Asset to Worcester County. My Child loves to goto school daily. Staff is AAAA+++++++
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
My son attended third grade here, I cannot say enough about Mrs. Armour and the way she nurtures and instills a love of learning. She was by far the best teacher any of my three children have had. The school overall is fantastic. They reward children for showing respect and character and you get the
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Posted by a parent on 07/15/09
We moved to ocean pines md from the suburbs of Pittsburgh PA. Compared to the school district we were in...My kid's love it at showell. I am pleased with the education and attention my kids recieve! because of this school district we would never move back to PA
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Posted by a parent on 11/10/08
My child's attitude has always been positive about heading off to school each day.To me this says it all. He has been lucky with having great teachers, but feel that I am lucky in this regard. I think maybe a couple of teachers who have been around for many years forget that our children are very precious
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Posted by a parent on 01/23/08
We moved here about 10 years ago from newark, de. (where all of my family lives), our oldest then was 4. I was very unhappy and homesick until our son started kindergarden at Showell. We are now, 10 years later, putting our third and youngest child through Showell. We couldn't ask for a better school
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Posted by a parent on 08/29/07
Fantastic school! My daughter is in her third year with her third fabulous, highly competent teacher. They really CARE about the students there. The school has exceeded all of my expectations. Great play areas and cafeteria too. The school nurse is WONDERFUL and so kind to the children.
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/07
Showell has the most professional staff of educators. I am a proud parent of a soon-to-be first grader and she was given the love and support that she needed to have a super kindergarten year. I commend her teacher and all the others for their hard work. Showell also has the best PTA I have ever seen!
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/06
S.E.S. Is the best example of how to give the best education for our children, academics are excelent and they are very worried about developing their caracthers too.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/06
We didn't move to Berlin for this school in particular, but it would have been worth it. I love that the school places so much importance on character, even announcing children's good deeds over the loudspeaker in the morning announcements! This is definitely a place that encourages good and responsible
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* In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
515
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
24
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Special Education
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Berlin schools — Showell Elementary School is located at 11318 Showell School Rd, Berlin MD 21811. 11318 Showell School Rd is in the 21811 ZIP code in Berlin, MD The school district for Showell Elementary School is the Worcester County Public School District. Showell Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 3.
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