George B. Thomas Learning Academy (Saturday School) to Offer Its Programs Virtually
The Saturday School offers virtual K12 academic support programs in math and English/Language Arts.
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Fall 2020: MCPS to Administer Virtual MAP Assessment for Grades K-12
MCPS will administer the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment to K12 students as the Fall diagnostic. The virtual MAP assessment will be conducted in September 2020 and early October 2020.
In the News: Status of the Maryland PTA
News and information about the current status of the Maryland PTA and its relationship with the National PTA. Note: The Maryland PTA is the governing body of PTA/PTSAs in the state of Maryland, which includes the Blair High School PTSA.
MCPS Will Begin the 2020-2021 School Year in a Virtual-only Instructional Model on August 31, As Scheduled (response to Gov. Hogan’s ‘reopening’ announcement)
MCPS-issued statement affirming its remote learning instructional status for Fall 2020. The statement is in response to Governor Larry Hogan stating “every single county school system in the state of Maryland is now fully authorized to begin safely reopening.”
? MCPS Portal/Login Activation FYI for Parents and Students
MCPS News regarding access/activation to parent portal (ParentVue) and student login/password information (StudentVue, myMCPS Classroom and other platforms).
? MCPS to Provide Webinar Series for Parents: August 19th – September 3rd
A series of technology webinars for parents have been scheduled to help parents learn about the new parent portal (ParentVUE) and other digital tools their children will be using this fall (myMCPS Classroom, Kami, Zoom).
Montgomery County Board of Education Approves Virtual-Only Return to School for Fall 2020
On Aug. 6, 2020 the Montgomery County Board of Education discussed MCPS draft ‘Recovery of Education Plan’ for the 2020-2021 school year. The Board voted to approve a virtual-only reopening for the 2020-2021 school year, which begins on August 31, 2020.
Student Leaders Offering Free Tutoring to High School Students Starting August 3rd
Youth Creating Change and the Minority Scholars Program have teamed up to offer a free virtual summer tutoring program for students who need with select academic courses.