By implementing the Common Core State Standards, Francis Howell schools have committed to devoting more time and resources to preparing your child for college and the real world. The rigorous, research-based, and internationally benchmarked standards are designed to:      

• Align with the expectations of colleges and the modern workforce
• Build upon states’ decades-long efforts to craft high-quality education standards
• Provide a clear understanding of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level
• Give parents and teachers tools to help students stay on the college- and career-ready path