About FCPS

About FCPS

Frederick County Public Schools provide a first-class education for 40,000 students in a rapidly growing county that is geographically Maryland’s largest. Our 60 schools are located in a diverse array of cities, suburban and rural communities, and serve students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

Each school day 5,000 FCPS employees, including more than 2,600 teachers, work to provide an environment that capitalizes on all children’s natural curiosity, nurtures their desire to learn, and respects their individual learning styles.

Learn more about our demographics, outstanding technology resources and student achievement by navigating this web site, where you’ll find publications like the FCPS School Report, Progress Reports, Calendar Handbook and school profiles.

Education is the foundation of our community. The Frederick County public school system educates its students to become caring, respectful, and responsible citizens and family members.

Students look forward to school each day. They take full advantage of the rigorous academic curricula and strive to develop their talents. They utilize the power of technology to explore a world of new ideas and information. They acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve and the confidence to succeed, and are rewarded with a wide choice of offers from higher education and employers.

Outstanding applicants compete to join our system. Employees enjoy the respect of students and the community, opportunities for professional growth, and recognition for their contributions to our system. They value each student and create a learning climate where students can reach for their dreams.

Parents, public officials, businesses and citizens actively support our commitment to challenge all students to achieve their potential. The Board of Education and school system staff embrace the community’s contributions and are responsible stewards of its resources.

Parents choose to send their children to our schools. Businesses and families move to Frederick County because of our schools. Other school systems emulate us.

The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) will establish an
environment that capitalizes on all children’s natural curiosity,
nurtures their desire to learn, and respects their individual
learning styles.

1. All students will demonstrate the knowledge
and skills necessary to meet graduation
standards and achieve their potential.

2. All schools will be safe and inviting, with a
climate that fosters learning and character
development.

3. All employees will be highly qualified,
motivated and effective.

4. All sectors of the community will be engaged
in the education of our children.

5. FCPS will advocate for adequate resources
to achieve these goals and to manage these
resources in a publicly accountable and
cost-effective manner.