PRESS RELEASE

Annapolis, MD (November 24, 2024)—The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education has approved Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) schools; Chesapeake Science Point Elementary Public Charter School (CSP ES) and Chesapeake Science Point Middle High School (CSP MHS) to renew their charters through SY2031. Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Bedell, recommended that the board approve a seven year charter renewal, which was unanimously voted by the Board.

CSP Middle High School has been a beacon of educational excellence in AACPS for 20 years and is consistently recognized as one of the Best Schools by USNews and World Report. CSPMHS consistently earns 5 STAR ratings from The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and ranks as the No. 1 charter school in Anne Arundel County Schools.

Chesapeake Science Point Middle High School principal, Mr. Derrell T. Owens, presented to the eight members of Anne Arundel County School Board. Mr. Patrick Crain, Director of Educational Options and School Climate at Anne Arundel County Public Schools, stated, “The renewal and the overall support from the board shows the level of collaboration between CLF and AACPS. Without this support and the hard work of staff, none of this would be possible.”

CLF Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yilmaz Ak, of the Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) remarked, “I am proud of all the work our schools have been doing, and this is another indication that we are on the right track. I am happy that we received a seven-year renewal, giving us time to expand our middle school.”

CLF has three successful Best Schools rated (U.S. News) K-12 schools in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Our CLF schools are STEM-focused, providing students with numerous opportunities to be exposed to STEM. All CLF high schools offer dual enrollment/early college options, allowing students to earn an Associate’s Degree while simultaneously earning their high school diploma.