Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School utilizes the City Schools curriculum and other resources that are directly aligned to the Common Core State Standards.  

Learn more about Maryland Common Core, College and Career-Ready Standards on Maryland.gov

Learn more about Common Core from the Common Core State Standards Initiative

The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) will build a pathway to college and career readiness by the end of high school, mark students’ progress toward this goal from grade 3 through high school, and provide teachers with timely information to inform instruction and provide student support.

Learn more about the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) (website)