Update on La Plata High School fiasco

See Posting on La Plata High School:  http://sharlaslabyrinth.blogspot.com/2014/10/maryland-school-bans-marine-veteran.html

Received a e-mail from  Katie O'Malley-Simpson

Director, Communications

Charles County Public Schools    

She addressed the schools side of the problem a response with followup questions was given waiting for another response: 

On Monday, October 27, 2014 9:43 AM, "O'Malley-Simpson, Katherine (CCPS)" wrote:

Thank you for allowing Charles County Public Schools to clarify the World History curriculum.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) social studies curriculum adheres to the Maryland World History curricular standards that are a requirement for all counties in the state. These standards include an analysis of the elements of culture such as art, music, religion, government, social structure, education, beliefs and customs in societies throughout history.  Regarding the study of history specifically, the standards also state that students should be able to analyze the customs and beliefs of world religions and their expansion, as well as how their establishment has impacted other areas of culture, and in certain times and regions, even caused conflict.

The particular unit in question at La Plata High School is on the formation of Middle Eastern empires in which students learned the basic concepts of the Islamic faith and how it, along with politics, culture, economics and geography, contributed to the development of the Middle East. Other religions are introduced when they influence or impact a particular historical era or geographic region. For example, when reviewing the Renaissance and Reformation, students study the concepts and role of Christianity. When learning about the development of China and India, students examine Hinduism and Buddhism.

There is also misinformation about why the school issued a No Trespass Order on a parent. This parent threatened to cause problems that would potentially disrupt La Plata High School this morning. To ensure the safety of students and staff at the school, the school administration placed a No Trespass Order on this parent.

 Katie O'Malley-Simpson

Director, Communications

Charles County Public Schools

301-934-7221 

Me

To

O'Malley-Simpson, Katherine (CCPS)

Today at 10:39 AM

Please clarify the Curriculum ...it appears that there was no comparison of religion on the homework assignment... favored Islam per the homework question sheet...what text did the students use to gain knowledge before the assignment was given?

As for the restraining order...what threat did Mr Wood make...? Stop covering for a immature VP...if she can't handle parents criticism she should not be in the position #PERIOD

The restraining order appears more like a way of avoiding a parents right to question school authorities !