Snow sends students home smiling

January 25, 2013
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On Jan. 25, Frederick County Public Schools dismissed schools two hours early due to inclement weather. FCPS also canceled or delayed all after-school or evening activities. - Photo by Samantha Carter

Work-to-rule works against students

April 11, 2012
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By Johanna Yee Round Table editor  Teachers are professionals.  Their job requires a high-level of education, subject matter expertise, strategic planning, and a certification; therefore, they deserve the compensation and respect that is commensurate with a professional.  It is wrong that the Board... Read more »

FCPS cell phone policy calls for necessary change

April 11, 2012
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By Ana Billotti Round Table web producer Text messages from one high school student to another: “I just want to go home” “LOL” “So bored” Text messages from one high school student to another: “Hey what was the homework I missed yesterday?” “What was the name of that website... Read more »

Sleeping through first period: school starts way too early

January 12, 2012
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By Blair Donald Round Table Broadcast Producer The debate over the time that school should start for high school students is one that seems to appear periodically without ever accomplishing anything. The argument is that high school students statistically need more sleep than younger students,... Read more »

Opinions on scheduling divided at FCPS meeting

December 1, 2011
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By Jake Dziubla Round Table online-editor-in-chief As the seats quickly filled with parents and students from across Frederick County, the Frederick County Public Schools Board of Education building’s conference room left standing room only for late arrivals on the evening of Nov. 30 as board... Read more »

School officials leave students twisting in the wind

May 5, 2011
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By Carlee Lammers Round Table editor-in-chief An intense slap of rain hit her bedroom window as she was suddenly awakened at 4 a.m. by her mother frantically shaking her exclaiming the family needed to seek shelter in their basement immediately. As she raced out of her bed the sound of sirens from... Read more »

Teachers thanked and appreciated all week

April 26, 2011
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Frederick County's Teacher Appreciation Week begins with a breakfast in the staff lounge on April 26. Teachers will be entered in a drawing for prizes and food will provided in the staff lounge for the rest of the week. - Photo by Blair Donald

Public school chops brown bag option

April 14, 2011
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By Chelsea Titus Round Table editor The classic brown paper lunch bag: a sandwich (with crusts cut off, of course), a little baggie filled with mounds of goldfish, an apple, and an apple juice box. Sounds like an ideal child’s lunch, right? Well, not for Chicago's Little Village Academy public... Read more »

Pension problems pervasive

March 10, 2011
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By Blair Donald Round Table editor Wisconsin is in turmoil. The state government has a huge amount of debt and has decided to try and pay it off by disbanding all state employee unions. This would save the state money because unions could no longer bargain for pay raises or pensions. However, unions... Read more »

2 hour delay shortens school day

March 7, 2011
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Frederick County Public Schools opened two hours later than usual today due to ice and snow on the roads and sidewalks. The late snowfall on March 7 reminded all that winter was not over yet. - Photo by Blair Donald