Dear Towson High School Community,
Next week we will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! Teaching is not merely a profession; it is heart work. Our teachers pour their passion, dedication, and care into every lesson, nurturing the potential within each student. Let us take a moment to recognize the profound impact our educators have on shaping the hearts and minds of our students. Please consider filling out this form by Wednesday May 8 to share an accolade or message of appreciation for a teacher who has impacted your student(s) this year.
Together, let's honor their unwavering commitment to our vision of fostering a thriving learning community at Towson High School. Thank you to our incredible teachers for all they do to inspire, guide, and empower our students.
In partnership,
Dr. Kim Culbertson
We are proud to be featured in the US News & World Report Best High Schools 2024 rankings. Towson earned the following rankings for 2024:
- #4 in Baltimore County Public Schools High Schools
- #8 in Baltimore Metro Area High Schools
- #16 in Maryland High Schools (up from #29 in 2023)
- #117 in Magnet High Schools in the Nation (up from #178 in 2023)
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Oluwatoyosi Samantha Dada has been selected as one of the 625 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition. Congratulations to Oluwatoyosi!
Research has shown that attendance is a leading predictor of academic achievement and adult success. Students who find attending school important are more likely to attain goals like attending trade school, college, or getting a job. By showing up to school every day, students develop a positive work ethic and prepare for future success by developing healthy and productive habits.
Our attendance goals this year are for students to maintain at least a 94% attendance rate and to reduce chronic absenteeism. A student that misses 10% or more of school days in chronically absent. By missing just 2 days a month, a student will be chronically absent. Use the "Attendance Tracker" and "Parent Tips" below to support your student in maintaining satisfactory attendance. Additionally, we will send parents/guardians a "Weekly Attendance Report" each Friday afternoon so you can track your student's daily and period attendance.
