Continuous School Improvement Plan

Frederick County Public Schools is dedicated to continuous improvement. Our school principals lead efforts to plan, implement, and review their goals, using a variety of data to make sure we’re always moving in the right direction. School and division plans are monitored for progress and updated quarterly to support our commitment to our students and their families.

This information keeps families informed about our progress and the status of school goals. You’ll find updates and insights as we work together to improve student learning and school performance.

School Profile Information

School: Dowell J. Howard Center
Principal: Elizabeth Fout
Enrollment: 500

School Vision Statement

The Frederick County Public Schools community nurtures all learners to realize their dreams and aspirations through: 

• Meaningful and engaging learning experiences
• A collective responsibility for continuous growth
• Embracing a culture of diversity and inclusiveness
• Fostering and supporting innovative ideas that challenge conventional thinking
• A commitment to forward-thinking learning environments

School Mission Statement

We, the staff of Dowell J. Howard Center, accepts the responsibility of teaching all students skills for life, including a sense of their future potential and a love of learning, by committing to a non-traditional process for earning various credentials, including a high school diploma.  

To this end, we also accept responsibility for:

• Reviving and refining a sense of student confidence in their ability to be successful learners, 
• Redefining “school” for students who have lost their interest or focus,
• Providing specific Career and Technical Training for students who have determined a career goal and
• Assuring that students have the advantage of interacting with adults who care deeply about the content they are teaching and who share that care with the students.

Goal #1

Goal 1

Goal #2

Goal 2

Goal #3

Goal 3

For more information about Dowell J. Howard Center's Continuous Improvement Plan please join us at our quarterly events or reach out to the school principal.

Quarterly Events