Howard Berliner

Anne Arundel Schools

Public Schools

Residents of Anne Arundel County are served by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) system. A common goal within the schools here is to “provide a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child.” The statistics show that this lofty goal is not only being strived for, but is being reached. AACPS is proud home to 10 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 14 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. In 2010, the class graduating from the high schools within AACPS was awarded a impressive total of $64.9 million in scholarships. A belief that progress is a direct result of teamwork among students, faculty and staff is the backbone of success in Anne Arundel schools. Endeavoring to continually improve upon their own professional development helps teachers within AACPS offer each student the top-notch education he or she deserves. Curriculum is challenging, encouraging students to expand their abilities and grow in new directions. For more information about this progressive system, please visit http://www.aacps.org/.

Private Schools

There is a plethora of private schools in Anne Arundel County. For a comprehensive list of nonpublic schools approved by the Maryland State Board Of Education, visit Arundel County Private Schools

Colleges

Anne Arundel Community College ~ “Learning is our mission.” These four words, found on the website of Anne Arundel County Community College (AACC) sum up the philosophy that lies at the core of this institution. Whether your are interested in obtaining an Associate’s Degree, a letter or recognition, or a professional certificate, AACC offers accessible, affordable ways to achieve it. If you are planning to go on to a four-year university to earn a higher degree, start here. If you are planning to obtain a GED or certificate to enhance your placement within the workforce, start here. Just interested in taking some personal development courses in an area of interest? You too, can start right here at AACC! Options available include Arts and Sciences; Business, Computing and Technical Studies; Health Professions, Wellness, and Physical Education; and Continuing and Professional Studies. Multiple locations on campus and across town make attending AACC practical. Economically priced classes make attending AACC affordable. Anne Arundel Community College…“your success starts here!” http://www.aacc.edu/

United States Naval Academy ~ The Undergraduate College of Naval Sciences of choice, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) is the prestigious beginning to a prominent naval career. Concentrating on the well-rounded development of midshipmen “morally, mentally, and physically,” USNA offers a challenging, character-building way of life, not just courses in academics. Midshipmen who successfully graduate from USNA move on to careers as officers in the United States Navy or the United States Marines. Acknowledgement of the immense responsibility of such careers forms the backbone of the demands placed on midshipmen, encouraging them to develop fully the qualities of “integrity, honor, and mutual respect.” Courses begin with engineering, science, mathematics, humanities and social science. Majors programs allow each student to branch into particular fields of interest. Also available are honors programs, as well as the opportunity to begin working on a post-graduate degree while still attending USNA. USNA is located in the picturesque, historic waterfront town of Annapolis, Maryland. United States Naval Academy… “Honor…Courage…Commitment.”
http://www.usna.edu/PAO/welcome.htm