About Dorchester County Public Schools
Dorchester County, Maryland, with a population of 29,300, is the Eastern Shore's largest county with 593 square miles of land and 108 square miles of water. While the county is home to more than 750 businesses, it is also rich in recreational facilities and natural resources. The Dorchester County Public School system provides the educational foundation for the county's children.
Highlights of the DCPS System are:
- There are 12 schools: two high schools, a career and technology center, two middle schools, six elementary schools and a kindergarten through 8th grade school.
- There are approximately 5000 students in the district.
- Our elementary schools are currently using the Houghton Mifflin Reading Program and MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Math Connects.
- High schools offer a full College preparatory curriculum as well as options in occupational skills.
- The Dorchester Career and Technology Center receives students from both high schools and offers programs in Food Service, Masonry, Carpentry, Electrical Operations, HVAC, Automotive Body, Welding, Horticulture and Medical Services.
- IBM-compatible computers are used throughout the system in individual classrooms as well as strategically placed computer labs. There are courses in Technology Simulations, Keyboarding, Computer Applications, and Computerized Accounting. Every classroom has access to the Microsoft Office Products as well as to the Internet.
- The Dual Enrollment Program with Chesapeake College offers the opportunity for the students who wish to get started on their college credits.
- Family Support Services Resource Center for Families and Schools is designed to support children with disabilities from birth to 21. The center provides the skills and knowledge to enable families and children to understand the Special Education process.
- The Board Policy Manual can be found by clicking here to access the Board Docs page and then clicking on the Policies Folder Tab.
