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Barnes  \nSuperintendent  \nDear Parents/Guardians,  \nAs part of our commitment to ensure that every student exits our school system with their dreams intact, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has instituted a Middle School Program of Studies designed to prepare students for success in high school, college and careers.  \nThe middle school years are a critical time that will shape the course of your child’s future as they transition from the relatively structured environment of elementary school to the more independent world of high school. Middle school is an ideal time for them to strengthen their study habits, discover new interests, and continue building a foundation for lifelong success.  \nThe Middle School Course Catalog is intended to help you and your child learn about each course available to them. The courses are organized by subject and grade and identified by course numbers which you will find on your child’s Middle School Course Registration form. Your child’s school counselor is available to answer any questions you may have after reviewing the catalog.  \nOur goal is to ensure that each child is gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence to explore opportunities, challenge themselves, and ultimately graduate or earn a certificate in their quest to fulfill their dreams. Thank you for partnering with us to support and guide your child as they pursue their goals and achieve success.  \nSincerely,  \nWilliam J. Barnes  \nSuperintendent of Schools  \n10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042 • 410-313-6600 • [www.hcpss.org](www.hcpss.org)  \nCentral Office Personnel  \nTerrell Savage  \nChief Academic Officer  \nJennifer Robinson  \nChief Schools Officer  \nDiane Morris  \nExecutive Director Secondary Schools  \nLaurie Namey  \nDirector  \nMiddle Schools  \nEbony Langford-Brown  \nExecutive Director  \nCurriculum, Instruction, and Assessment  \nJennifer Novak  \nDirector  \nCurriculum, Instruction, and Assessment  \nLaurel Porter  \nExecutive Director Student Well-Being  \nRichard Jeffries  \nExecutive Director Special Education  \nJanice Yetter  \nDirector  \nSecondary Special Education  \nCaroline Walker  \nChief Equity and Innovation Officer  \nKami Wagner  \nCoordinator  \nSchool Counseling and Student Records  \nDivision of Academics  \nJacyln Austin  \nCoordinator  \nSecondary Science  \nKimberly Banks  \nCoordinator  \nWorld Languages  \nEric Bishop  \nCoordinator  \nPhysical Education and Health  \nDebbie Blum  \nCoordinator  \nGifted and Talented Education Programs  \nC. 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