Mary E. Moss Academy Explained

Mary E. Moss Academy is a public, alternative education program serving 6th through 9th grade students residing in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.^[1] Most Mary Moss students attend the school at student or parent request, or after extended suspension or expulsion.^[2]

Location

Mary E. Moss Academy is located on the grounds of the former Crownsville Hospital, just off Rt. 178/Generals Hwy.^[3]

PBIS

PBIS – or "Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports"^[4] – is a school wide program that promotes positive behavior and academic improvement through targeted strategies. Mary E. Moss Academy has been a PBIS school since 2003. Students earn "MEMA" dollars for demonstrating respect for themselves, learning, others and property. They use the MEMAs they have earned to make purchases at the MEMA store once a week.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Welcome to Mary Moss Academy. Mary E. Moss Academy . . August 19, 2013.
2. Web site: Referral Process . Mary E. Moss Academy . . February 10, 2014.
3. Web site: Directions to Mary E Moss Academy . Mary E. Moss Academy . . February 10, 2014.
4. Web site: Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) . . February 10, 2014.
5. Web site: PBIS. Mary E. Moss Academy . . February 10, 2014.