Mary E. Moss Academy

Mary E. Moss Academy
Address
45 Community Place
Crownsville, Maryland
Coordinates 39°1′36″N 76°36′17″W / 39.02667°N 76.60472°WCoordinates: 39°1′36″N 76°36′17″W / 39.02667°N 76.60472°W
Information
School type Other/alternative school
School district Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Principal Wendy Slaughter
Grades 9–10
Website School website

Mary E. Moss Academy is a public, alternative education program serving 9th and 10th grade students residing in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.[1] Most Mary Moss students attend the school at student or parent request, or after extended suspension or expulsion.[2]

Mission Statement

The mission statement of Mary E.Moss Academy states:

“ "Mary E. Moss Academy is dedicated to partnering with families and the community to provide high quality academic and behavioral support services to students who have not met with success in their previous academic setting. We are committed to helping students obtain the skills necessary to transition either to a comprehensive high school or their next level of learning and to contribute to society as productive citizens." [3] ”

Location

Mary E. Moss Academy is located on the grounds of the former Crownsville Hospital, just off Rt. 178/Generals Hwy.[4]

PBIS

PBIS – or "Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports"[5] – is a school wide program that promotes positive behavior and academic improvement through targeted strategies. Mary E. Moss Academy has been a PBIS school since 2003. Students earn "MEMA" dollars for demonstrating respect for themselves, learning, others and property. They use the MEMAs they have earned to make purchases at the MEMA store once a week.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Welcome to Mary Moss Academy". Mary E. Moss Academy. Anne Arundel County Public Schools. August 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Referral Process". Mary E. Moss Academy. Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Mission, Vision, & Goals". Mary E. Moss Academy. Anne Arundel County Public Schools. August 19, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Directions to Mary E Moss Academy". Mary E. Moss Academy. Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)". Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  6. ↑ "PBIS". Mary E. Moss Academy. Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Retrieved February 10, 2014.