McCormick Elementary School Profile
2009 – 2010
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Administrators
Kevin M. Lindsey, Principal
Marilyn Traugott, Assistant Principal
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COMMUNITY
Our community is located in the northeastern section of Baltimore
County and includes older, established neighborhoods, as well
as relatively new neighborhoods. There are a broad range of housing
opportunities, including apartments, townhouses and individual
homes.
SCHOOL
McCormick Elementary School opened its doors in September, 1971
and
we currently provide both regular and special educational services
to approximately 425 students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade
5.
STAFF
The professional staff is comprised of a principal, assistant
principal and thirty-three teachers, including specialists in
special education, reading, music, physical education, art, speech,
guidance, psychology, crisis intervention, computer lab, and library
science. This school year, we are welcoming one new and one experienced
teacher to our staff. This new personnel will complement our predominately
veteran staff. Three instructional assistants and a large number
of parent helpers provide additional instructional support for
review, extension and remediation of
skills for our students. A full-time, registered nurse and part-time
OT are assigned to the school. The McCormick PTA is very supportive
of the school’s educational programs and activities and
is committed to providing information to parents.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
McCormick Elementary provides full-day instruction for all kindergarten
students. Our two Pre-Kindergarten classes meet five days a week
for
half-day sessions. Again this year, McCormick will use Title I
funding to assist us as we provide a school-wide program that
increases the quality
and amount of learning time for all children to enable them to
achieve challenging academic standards. Special funding from Baltimore
County allows us to provide increased instructional materials,
additional teaching support, after-school and summer school programs
for our students. Our students with special needs receive their
instruction within the regular classroom setting with assistance
from members of our Child Advocate Support Team (CAST). Child
care is available before and after school
through Open Door, Inc.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Rosedale Recreation Council offers a wide variety of programs
for community members ranging in age from three to adult. Programs
for preschool youngsters, as well as senior citizens, are offered
during school hours. Sports, scouting and aerobic sessions are
well attended after
school.
