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Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation Schools Earn AP Honor Roll Distinctions
[Laurel, MD, February 26, 2026] —The Chesapeake Science Point High School in Hanover, Maryland, under the leadership of Mr. Derrell Owens, and The Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter School in Laurel, Maryland, under the leadership of Dr. Rosalynn Gaskins, have earned coveted AP Honor Roll Distinctions!
Chesapeake Science Point earned the AP Honor Roll Gold distinction! Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter, in its debut, earned the Silver distinction!
“We are proud to be recognized by the College Board and Anne Arundel County Public Schools,” said Principal Derrell Owens. “ In addition to earning a place on the AP Honor Roll, we were honored by the county for expanding access to AP courses, a reflection of our dedicated staff, determined students, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence for all.”
Dr. Gaskins stated, “Earning the Silver AP Honor Roll distinction this year is a testament to the hard work of our students and staff. In just three years, we’ve built a culture where access to and success in AP courses continues to grow.”
To earn an AP Honor Roll distinction, both supported students in achieving qualifying AP exam scores and increased student participation in AP courses, particularly among traditionally underrepresented students. During a student’s tenure in high school, the schools’ promoted a College Culture; with more than 40% or more of their graduating cohort taking at least 1 AP Exam; earned College Credit; with 25% or more of the graduating cohort scoring a 3 or higher on an AP Exam and College Optimization; with 2% or more of the graduating cohort taking 5 or more AP Exams.
Chesapeake Science Point High is one of 10 Anne Arundel County high schools and one of only three to earn the Gold Distinction this year. The school is one of only 31 high schools in Maryland to earn the Gold Distinction.
Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter is one of 5 Prince George’s County high schools, and the only one to earn the Silver Distinction this year. The school is one of 47 high schools in Maryland to earn the Silver Distinction.
“Chesapeake Science Point and Chesapeake Math and IT students and staff continue to prove what’s possible when high expectations meet strong support.” CEO Mr. Yilmaz Ak said. “Earning AP School Honor Roll recognitions is a powerful reflection of our teachers’ expertise, our students’ hard work, and a school culture that opens doors to rigorous, college-level learning.”
For more information about Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation Schools, please visit clfmd.org or contact Gonul Ozturk, Director of Academics at gozturk@clfmd.org.