MCPS provides an education that prepares students for the local, national, and global economy. It focuses on ensuring all students are learning and achievement gaps are being eliminated. The curriculum and instruction programming provides students with a STEM-based approach to learning from kindergarten through 12th grade.

To accomplish this goal, MCPS centers all decisions on students’ needs and learning to ensure children are provided with opportunities to excel and are prepared for their adult lives by accomplishing the following objectives:

• Increase academic achievement for all students

• Ensure a safe and respectful learning environment

• Expand and support student-centered learning environments

• Graduate college and/or career-ready students