Our Core Beliefs
1. Children ARE our
business and THEY come first;
2. Parents are our partners;
3. Victory is in the classroom;
4. Continuous improvement in teaching, leadership and
accountability is the key to our success; and
5. EVERY member of this community
shares the responsibility for successful schools.
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Departments and Offices
Office of School Counseling
Services
The mission of the Prince George’s County Public
Schools Office of School Counseling is to provide a
comprehensive, developmental counseling program
addressing the academic, career, and personal/social
development for all students. School Counselors are
professional school advocates who provide support to
maximize student potential and academic achievement
and minimize achievement disparities among all
groups of students. In partnership with educators,
parents or guardians and the community, School
Counselors facilitate individual and system change
to ensure all students have access to and are
prepared with the knowledge and skills at the
highest level as productive members of society.
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Office of Student Records This
office has jurisdiction over the policies and procedures
related to all student records. They provide
interpretation of and direction to school system
inquiries regarding the Family Education Rights &
Privacy Act and local records policy and procedures.
They handle records-related problems, such as outside
agency requests for information, legal name issues, and
records release issues. They assure that court mandates,
laws, regulations, and Board of Education policy is
followed regarding student records. This office handles
transcript retrieval, manages diploma issuance, and
monitors the microfilming of records. They work closely
with registrars and school secretaries while also
developing and revising the Student Records Guidelines.
This office provides in-service training for school
system personnel related to student records.
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Court Liaison
This office coordinates efforts of school, court, and
others in accomplishing system wide goals and
objectives. The liaison advises the court in all
matters relating to school placements, regular and
special programs, facilities, and special schools.
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Home and Hospital Teaching
Home and hospital teaching staff provide short term
itinerant instruction to students with temporary
conditions, including medical conditions and pregnancy.
In addition, instruction is available to students with
temporary emotional conditions that do not require
special education but do require mental health
treatment.
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Office of Health Services This department promotes positive
health habits and life styles. Health Services personnel assist with health
problems that may interfere with learning, and they provide families with
current health information for appropriate decision-making. The department
acts as a liaison to community agencies related to health services. Health
Services personnel provide students with necessary health services and
medical care thereby enabling them to benefit from their educational
environment. The department provides services through the staff comprised of
registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, health aides, and vision and
hearing technicians.
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Safe and Drug-Free Schools Office This
office plans and implements a comprehensive, sequential
substance abuse prevention curriculum from
pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. They work with the
community regarding violence and drug problems and
provide training regarding drugs and violence. This
office monitors school policy on the use, possession,
and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
They assess the severity of students’ alcohol and drug
involvement and refer to counseling and treatment, as
needed. This office also collaborates with State,
Regional, and County agencies regarding substance abuse
issues and violence-related issues.
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