Dear Towson High School Community,
Each year, we engage in a continuous cycle of school improvement through the School Progress Planning (SPP) process. This year, we have set ambitious goals that focus on mathematics, literacy, college and career readiness (CCR), as well as creating a safe and supportive environment for all of our students. Our goals include:
- All students will achieve mathematics proficiency as indicated by the MCAP assessment.
- All students will achieve literacy proficiency as indicated by the MCAP assessment.
- All students will be college and career ready by graduation.
- All students will feel safe and supported.
To attain these goals, we commit to the following action steps:
- We will center student’s identities, strengths, interests, and needs in order to make instruction accessible for all students.
- We will clearly communicate the purpose and expectations for learning.
- We will hold high expectations for students and ensure that time on task is maximized so that students are cognitively engaged.
We will examine and interrogate our personal biases to become aware of the ways in which our own cultural experiences influence the conditions and learning opportunities that we create for students.
Our full SPP snapshot can be found on the homepage of our website. We believe that with these goals and action steps in place, we can make significant strides in enhancing the educational experience for all Towson High School students. Your support and partnership are invaluable in this journey, and we look forward to working together to make this school year a success.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Dr. Kim Culbertson
STUDENT STARS
- Damola Ariyibi, Skyler Haldens, Tori Kerr, & Jesse Van Doren for representing Towson HS at the Magnet Expo.
- The THS SGA for organizing and hosting the 2023 Homecoming activities.
- Mykayla Clayton for taking initiative to make the school better by cleaning up cups.
- AVID students for being outstanding representatives of our school wile visiting Towson University on our first college field trip of the year!
- Isabella Burbelo, Clara Fitch, Riley Gibbons-O'Neill, & Nika Nemirovsky for helping to set up the Senior Spirit Event!
- Class of 2024 Steering Committee for fantastic hall decorating and Nick Dimitriades for leading the effort!
The Seventh Annual Baltimore County Public Schools Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair is fast approaching! The college fair will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., Owings Mills 21117. Registration through StriveScan is open to all BCPS high school students and their families. Participants are also strongly encouraged to complete the Common Black College Application prior to the event. School counselors and college counselors are available to help with registration and application. Acces the full BCPS press release for a list of participating schools. Event updates, including transportation stops and pick-up times can be found here.
The PSAT provides an important measure of each student’s readiness for advanced coursework, college and careers, and preparation for future college readiness examinations. On October 17, the PSAT will be administered to all Grade 10 students, and Grade 11 students who opted-in to take the test. Students should bring pencils, an approved calculator, and their device and charger to school on test day. Click here to access the PSAT Student Guide for information about the PSAT and click here for information about the Digital PSAT. For more info about the PSAT, please contact Mr. Tormey stormey@bcps.org
Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers will host five “Community Conversations” regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Please join us to provide input on the process and share ideas on areas you believe BCPS should prioritize in the budget and investments the system should make to ensure it provides the greatest public education to every student. In addition to the budget forums, Team BCPS staff, parents, students and members of the community are encouraged to complete the FY 25 Budget Priorities Stakeholder Survey. The survey is available in multiple languages. Members of Team BCPS are also encouraged to access the BCPS “Budget 101” website for an overview of the BCPS operating budget—where our funding comes from, how it is spent, and how we ensure we are meeting the needs of every BCPS student.
The dates and locations of the Community Conversations on the operating budget are as follows:
- October 12, Sparrows Point High School Cafeteria, 6-7pm
- October 17, Pikesville High School Cafeteria, 6-7pm
- October 25, Loch Raven High School Cafeteria, 6-7pm
- November 9, Parkville High School Cafeteria, 6-7pm
- November 14, Western School of Technology High School Cafeteria, 6-7pm
Spanish interpretation will be provided at each meeting. Interpreting services for other languages are also available upon request at no cost to participants. Please contact 443-809-1250 as early as possible to request.
BCPS is pleased to announce the countywide implementation of BusWhere, a location tracking software that allows subscribers to see bus locations in real time on a mobile phone or computer. Via the BusWhere app, subscribers may opt to receive notification as the bus is approaching a designated bus stop or if there are significant delays.
On or about October 2, 2023, families of bus riders should have received an e-mail invitation directly from BusWhere to create an account. Watch this informational video to learn more about BusWhere!
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.
