Excellent school facilities: five elementary, one intermediate, two high schools and a Career & Technology Center
Reasonable and comparatively attractive class sizes: Primary (18-1), Elementary (22-1), Intermediate (24-1), High (22-1), approximately 3000 total students
Current and advanced technology. All schools are wired. Internet access in every classroom in the county.
Ideal location: rural but within easy driving distance to urban centers (Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Dove, Annapolis) and the Atlantic beaches.
Low cost of living compared to more urban areas.
Low incidences of crime
Small school system with individualized attention for employees
Rich and consistent program of staff development
Strong and Supportive New Teacher Program with a variety of support experiences, a mentor program, and orientation seminars.
Strong parent, business and community support to the school system
Successful research based reading program in place
Advanced placement and online course offerings in the high schools.