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Chesapeake College Could Top 3K Enrollment
Enrollment at Chesapeake College may reach 3,000 students for the first time this fall if current trends continue through the end of the registration period. The college already has more than 2,900 students enrolled, surpassing the record high of 2,856 students that was set last fall, said Richard Midcap, vice president for enrollment management and student services.
Midcap said the…
PFY Announces Fall 2010 Plans After Busy Summer
After a very busy summer and difficult budget constraints, the Partnering for Youth After School Program (PFY) announces the fall 2010 plan for Queen Anne’s County children in grades 3-8. In July, a three-year, $398,000 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant was awarded for after school programs at Sudlersville Elementary and Sudlersville Middle schools. Adequate funding has been identified for…
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Out of School Time Homework Club
The Talbot Family Network, the Local Management Board (LMB) in Talbot County, is seeking proposals for provision of services in Talbot County for the period October 18, 2010 through June 30, 2011 for Out of School Time Homework Club programming. Please call Talbot Family Network at 410-770-6870 or e-mail dhacker@talbotcountymd.gov for a copy of the full NOFA. The deadline for…
Washington College Named Top School
The Princeton Review has named Washington College one of its top colleges for 2010. A total of 373 schools were included, about 15-percent of all the US colleges and universities. The Princeton Review uses both institutional data and student input to create its profiles of the selected colleges and universities. Washington College students describe “a great, small-school environment where everyone…
KCHS New Principal
Kent County High School has a new principal. Tracey Coleman Williams has been named to run the school she graduated from in 1986 and was assistant principal at for the last three years. Williams replaces Ira Thomas, who decided not to renew his one-year contract. Williams says she will stay at KCHS for a long time because of all of…
High School Students Teach Caring Pillar to Head Start Students
By: Ashley Winterstein
The State of Maryland mandates that each student fulfill at least 75 hours of Service Learning before graduating from high school., but gives each school district the ability to design and implement their own Service Learning plan for their students and community.
The Queen Anne’s County Board of Education explains their intentions for Service Learning Projects on…
Chesapeake College Continuing Education Events Calendar
August 7 (Sat) – BLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER COURSE
American Heart Association, two-year CPR certification. Course fee $60; tuition $30. Textbook included. 8:30am-1pm. Allied Health Center, Easton Memorial Hospital. lthomas@chesapeake.edu . August 16 (Mon) – GREEN WEDDING PLANNER CERTIFICATION
Become a recognized Professional Certified “Green” Wedding Planner. Registration deadline 8/9/10. Course fee $595; tuition $10. Online, Chesapeake College. lthomas@chesapeake.edu…
American Heart Association, two-year CPR certification. Course fee $60; tuition $30. Textbook included. 8:30am-1pm. Allied Health Center, Easton Memorial Hospital. lthomas@chesapeake.edu . August 16 (Mon) – GREEN WEDDING PLANNER CERTIFICATION
Become a recognized Professional Certified “Green” Wedding Planner. Registration deadline 8/9/10. Course fee $595; tuition $10. Online, Chesapeake College. lthomas@chesapeake.edu…
SSPP Donates to Choices for Life
The Sts. Peter and Paul High School Pro Life group raised $775 by sponsoring a “tag day” to benefit Choices for Life. The high school allowed students to be out of uniform for a $5 donation, which the Pro Life group then collected and used to go shopping for Choices. They purchased six car seats and many cases of…
