Section: SCH http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/SCH SCH stories from The Capital Newspaper at HometownAnnapolis.com. en Copyright (c) 2008, Capital Gazette Communications Inc., Annapolis, MD 21401 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:20:02 GMT internetpublishingdirector@hometownannapolis.com (Internet Publishing Director) technician@hometownannapolis.com <![CDATA[County schools' achievement gap closing on MSA]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/07_15-24/SCH By ELISABETH HULETTE, Staff Writer

Higher percentages of county elementary and middle school students passed the state test this year than ever before, according to data released yesterday.

Stark differences still persist between some schools, but officials said they were pleased to hear they're making progress on closing the long-standing achievement gap between white and minority students.

"I'm very pleased with the trend," said Superintendent K...

Published on 07/15/08

]]> By ELISABETH HULETTE, Staff Writer]]> <![CDATA[Honor Roll: Central Middle School]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/07_13-44/SCH

The following students were named to the principal's honor roll for the fourth marking period:

SIXTH GRADE: Gavin Baird, Trevor Baird, Abigail Baker, George Baldwin, Danielle Beach, Rachel Bergamini, Michael Biondi, Nicole Bowcutt, Carly Bunting, William Cave-Hawkins, Zachary Chester, Joseph DeVito Jr., David Donnelly II, William D'Onofrio, Kaileigh Ducharme, Thomas Falsone, Shannon Flaherty, John Garrison, Julia Grounds, Blake ...

Published on 07/13/08

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The following students were named to the Principal's Honor Roll for the fourth marking period:

SIXTH GRADE: Keri Baker, Cassandra Garfola, Nisha Jain, Ryan Leech, Robert Miller, Victoria Orsini, Kelsey Patrick and Rebecca Rothhaas.

SEVENTH GRADE: Matthew Anderson, Haley Bast, Lindsey Bittinger, Adrienne Brooke, Jordan Brown, Nicholas Bryant, Xian Cheung, Ethan Clark, Meghan David, Gabrielle Dickey, Nicholas Do...

Published on 07/11/08

]]> <![CDATA[School board cracks down on cheating]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/07_10-35/SCH

Board also elects president, appoints principals

By ELISABETH HULETTE, Staff Writer

The rules on cheating in county schools became stricter yesterday when the school board passed a longer, more detailed policy on academic ethics.

Before the policy was revised, it was ambiguous and left loopholes that now have been closed, said board member Vic Bernson.

What is considered unethical is now spelled out in detail, including copying other students' work, text messaging information during tests, lying to teachers a...

Published on 07/10/08

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High school receives about $40,000 to feed kids in program

By TIM EBNER Staff Writer

Next fall, students at Annapolis High School and the Ferndale Early Education Center will see healthier food options on their school menus.

The Department of Agriculture has given the two Anne Arundel County public schools more than $40,000 to support a fruit and vegetable program that will promote healthy eating habits.

The two schools are among 25 public schools receiving grants from the federal program.

Jodi Risse, the su...

Published on 07/10/08

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