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A glance at the data provided with reveal that the HCPS Office of Social Studies regularly upholds state standards for student achievement and provides advanced opportunities for student development through the direction of a skilled central office staff and a diverse faculty. |
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Mr. George Toepfer, Supervisor |
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George received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from SUNY @ Stony Brook in 1988. He completed his Masters in Education at the University of Maryland in 1991 and 30 hours of graduate studies involving administration and supervision at Towson University in 1997. Prior to coming to Harford County in 1991, George lived in Albertson, New York, a suburb on Long Island, where he met his wife Jo-Anne. George taught at Edgewood High School for eleven years, and served for four years as the Department Chair. George has three children, Aaron, Kayleigh, and Emily; and enjoys golf, reading, and gardening. Contact George Toepfer: george.toepfer@hcps.org |
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Mrs. Cheri Blaney, Secretary |
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Cheri holds an A.S. Degree in Medical Secretarial Sciences from Steed College, Johnson City, TN. Cheri is married, the mother of three children, and has two grandchildren. In 1973, the Blaneys moved to Harford County, and she continued to work for typing agencies, transcribing material from clients as varied as physicians, private investigators, and insurance investigators. Cheri was awarded a lifetime membership in the National PTA for her many years of volunteer work at Bel Air Elementary School. After serving on many committees for the school system, Cheri came to work for Harford County Public Schools in 1989, working for the first teacher specialists. Soon after, she became secretary to Laurie Dawson in the Drug Education Department. In 1994, she joined the Office of Social Studies as secretary. Along with various clerical duties, Cheri spends many hours typing curriculum at all grade levels. Contact Cher Blaney: cheri.blaney@hcps.org |
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Page Program | Geography Bee | Living Flag | Mock Trial | Patriot Program | HCRASC |
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Maryland General Assembly Page Program |
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History |
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The introduction of student pages in Maryland came during the Constitutional Convention in 1968-69. The then Speaker of the House, Thomas Hunter Lowe, decided to establish a student page program in the House of Delegates. He requested the Maryland State Department of Education to organize a non patronage program that would be funded by the Maryland General Assembly. The program was approved by the State Board of Education, and the first group of 64 student pages was on the the floor of the House for the 1970 legislative session. The Senate adopted the program in 1971, and the number of pages was increased to 115. In 1976, the number was increased to the present 120 pages. Thirty-six alternates are also selected. Harford County Public schools sponsored its first page in 1970 and has been a participant in the program since, sending approximately 150 pages to Annapolis. |
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Selection |
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In accordance with the State Board of Education, Harford County Public Schools has appointed George Toepfer as County Page Coordinator. Mr. Toepfer, the county's Supervisor of Social Studies, organizes and conducts the selection process to choose students who will serve as pages and alternates. Population, the determining factor for pages allotted to the county, allows us to select 5 pages and 1 alternate. Interested students apply through their schools in September of their senior year and selection is completed by October 31 utilizing the following criteria:
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Duties |
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selected page serves two nonconsecutive weeks in either the House of
Delegates or the Senate. During the thirteen weeks of session, which runs
from the second week in January to early April, each page serves one week
during the first eight weeks and returns for his/her second week during the
last five.
The duties of the pages revolve around the schedule of the chamber to which they are assigned. Whenever their house is in session, pages must be in the chamber. Duties include:
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Geography Bee |
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Each year many schools in Harford County participate in the National Geographic Bee. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject and increase public awareness about geography. Schools with students in grade four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and challenging test of geographic knowledge. Visit the Nationalgeographic.com for more details. |
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Living Flag |
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Several elementary schools in the county participate in Flag Day activities on or around National Flag Day in June. Students participate in creating a living flag, parades, and other patriotic activities. The mission of the program is to promote greater unity among Americans, and to enhance patriotism in America. Visit the National Flag Foundation for more details. |
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Mock Trial |
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Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition is coordinated by
Citizenship
Law-Related Program for Schools in Maryland in cooperation with
the Maryland
State Bar Association,
Maryland Judicial Conference and other
law-related groups, sponsors an annual High School Mock Trial Competition.
Over 120 high schools from across Maryland compete, with cases being heard
in District and Circuit Court. The Finals are conducted at the Maryland
Court of Appeals. Objectives and the format of the competition are as
follows:
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Patriot Program |
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A select number of elementary schools in Harford County participate in a form of the Patriot Program. Each school has developed the program to meet the wants and needs of their students. The voluntary program supports student demonstration of the skills of a responsible citizen and knowledge of American or Maryland history. |
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HCRASC |
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HCRASC
is an organization overseen by the Office of Social Studies. As stated in the HCRASC Constitution, HCRASC shall:
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