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Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School

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SOAR Mission

Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School implements S.O.A.R. expectations for all students across all school settings.  

Service

“Being a helper”

Ownership

“Taking responsibility for your actions”

Accountability

“Holding yourself and others to high expectations”

Respect

“Treating others the way you want to be treated”

S.O.A.R. is an Implementation framework for maximizing the selection and use of evidence-based prevention and intervention practices along a multi-tiered continuum that supports the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral competence of all students.  Our S.O.A.R. framework is based on a problem-solving model and aims to prevent inappropriate behavior through teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors across school settings. 

Our S.O.A.R. mission is to instill the characteristics of a great leader in our students.  S.O.A.R. seeks to create a learning environment that empowers our students to show service, ownership, accountability, and respect to peers, teachers, and the community.

We are committed to creating a safe and caring environment in which students will show respect to self, others and property, be responsible for their actions and lead by example.

We encourage you to speak with your children about S.O.A.R. at home.  We have provided the school-wide expectations of S.O.A.R. for you so you can use a common language when discussing school expectations at home. 

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School System News & Events

BOE Highlights 04/10/24
  • System News

A lengthy meeting covering many topics. Highlights include Negotiated Agreements, Calendar Updates, & Graduation Rates.

  • BOE
  • News
AVPA Class of 2024

On Friday, March 15th, 2024, the SMCPS Chopticon Academy of Performing and Visual Arts (AVPA) presented the Class of 2024 Senior Capstone Projects. The event was hosted at Chopticon High School and students presented their art and performances in front of a live audience.

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  • Academies
  • Arts
  • News
03/06/24 BOE Meeting Highlights - superintendent standing next to recognized social workers.
  • System News

The Board of Education met on March 6th, 2024, to honor and recognize our amazing social workers. Their care and dedication help our students through life's complexities and trying times.

  • BOE
  • News
Pearls of Wisdom,  School Social Work Association of America
  • System News

Our SMCPS social workers are trained and licensed mental health professionals who provide individual and group counseling, crisis support, and aftercare support for students returning from hospitalization and help remove mental and behavioral health barriers to academics.

  • News