2o CHOICEguide MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL. GRAB HOLD of YOUR FUTURE

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1 2o14 15 MIDDLE & IG SCOOL COICEguide GRAB OLD of YOUR FUTURE

2 welcome! 5th- and 8th-grade students: Use this checklist as you start thinking about where you want to go to school next year. CONTENTS ASK YOURSELF ABOUT TE TINGS TAT INTEREST YOU most at school. Which subjects do you like best? Are you interested in training for a job in a specific field? What clubs and sports do you want to participate in? TINK ABOUT TE TYPE OF SCOOL where you think you d be most successful, whether that s a big or small school; one with a specific focus or a broad range of course options; all boys, all girls or both; a combination of middle and high school, or just one or the other. VISIT for detailed descriptions of every school, and use the online tools to find and compare schools that interest you. USE TIS GUIDE as a reference as you narrow down your choices. GO TO OPEN OUSES at the schools you re interested in. Find the open house schedule at GO TO TE COICE FAIR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, to talk with school representatives and get more details about schools that interest you. GET ELP WIT YOUR DECISION by talking with your teachers, school counselor, school choice liaison, family and friends. TINK CAREFULLY ABOUT BELL SCEDULES AND TRANSPORTATION. Be sure you can get to the schools you re interested in every day, on time. DECIDE ON TE FIVE SCOOLS you d most like to go to next year, and complete and submit your choice application by Friday, December 20. NEED ELP? Speak with the choice liaison at your school, or call City Schools at Why Choice? ow Choice Works School Admission Types Additional Considerations about the Schools You Choose More about Middle School Choice 6 Special academic programming 7 Priority groups 7 Siblings 7 School location More about igh School Choice 8 Students now enrolled at middle/high schools 8 Special academic programming 9 Career and Technology Education Additional Student Information 12 For students with disabilities 12 For students who live in Baltimore but are not enrolled at City Schools 12 For students who are nonresidents of Baltimore School Profiles 16 Elementary/middle schools 20 Middle schools 26 Middle/high schools 36 igh schools Indexes 53 Middle schools by quadrant 54 igh schools by location 55 Middle and high school options at a glance Eligibility for Schools with Entrance Criteria

3 2 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE why choice? ow Choice Works At City Schools, many middle school and all high school students choose the school they want to attend. As a 5th or 8th grader this year, it s your time to choose! At City Schools, you can Learn what you need to know for success in college, and even earn college credits before you graduate from high school Get a jump on preparing for a career, from computer networking to culinary arts to medicine to construction and more Play on a school team, from basketball to chess, football to robotics Participate in bands or choirs, run for student government or join clubs for everything from math to art to debating Attend a school that offers only middle school grades, only high school grades or a combination of elementary-middle or middle-high school Go to an all-girls or all-boys school, or to a school with both Get the support you need with mentorships, counseling and tutoring Pursue your own greatest interests, go after your dream and graduate with the skills you need to succeed This guide and the online information at will help you find out about all of your options for the school year. STEP 1 Get informed, and consider all your options. Use the website at and this guide to identify the schools that interest you. Then, attend open houses at those schools and go to the choice fair on Saturday, December 7, to find out more. Talk about the options with your family, friends, teachers, school counselor, school choice liaison everyone who can give advice or help you makethe best choices. STEP 2 Learn about the different admission types for middle and high schools (see page 4). If you re interested in a school with entrance criteria, figure out if you re eligible by talking with your school choice liason or using the online calculator to determine your composite score. If you re going into middle school, learn about priority groups for placement. STEP 3 Pick five schools to enter on your choice application, ranking them from first choice to fifth. If you are also interested in schools that do not use the choice application process (see page 4), make sure you apply to them separately by the individual deadlines. STEP 4 Complete your choice application and submit it to the choice liaison at your current school by Friday, December 20. (If you are not a current City Schools student, submit your application to Enrollment, Choice and Transfers, Baltimore City Public Schools, 200 E. rth Ave., Room 106, Baltimore MD ) Choice applications are available from school choice liaisons at elementary and middle schools, and can also be downloaded from STEP 5 Look for a letter from City Schools by early March, letting you know where you'll be going to school next year.

4 4 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE School Admission Types As you narrow down your choices for middle or high school, make sure you know about the different ways students are admitted. For some schools, there are application requirements, so before you select the schools to enter on your choice application, check if you are eligible and have completed the correct application process. ADDITIONAL Considerations ABOUT TE SCOOLS YOU COOSE Baltimore City Public Schools provides many school options to meet the wide range of students interests and needs. Each year, the district conducts a review to assess how individual schools are doing and how the district as a whole is doing in its effort to provide all students and families with a range of high-quality school options. COICE LOTTERY A school can only accept the number of students it has room to serve. If more students choose a particular school than that school can serve, and that school has no other specific requirements for admission as described below, then a lottery is held. SCOOL-BASED LOTTERY Some charter or contract schools have a separate application process that includes a school-based lottery. Students should not include these schools among their five choices on their choice application but instead apply separately through the schools own process. ACADEMIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA When a school has academic entrance criteria, a student must usually have a minimum composite score to be considered for admittance. The score takes into account academic achievement and, for some schools, attendance. See the inside back cover of this guide to learn more about how the composite score is calculated. To calculate your score, speak with your school choice liason or use the online calculator at For schools with entrance criteria, students who apply are ranked according to their composite scores. In some cases, students who score lower than the required minimum at a particular school may be accepted if space is available. But if more eligible students apply than the school has room to serve as usually occurs with Baltimore City College, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and the Advanced Academics program at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School students are accepted based on composite score rank, and the lowest composite score accepted may be higher than the minimum required for consideration. After available places have been assigned, a wait list is established of the next 50 most qualified students, based on composite score. SPECIALIZED The schools and programs below have a specific focus and also a specific process for admission. Baltimore School for the Arts has its own application process and timeline, involving either an audition or submission of a portfolio. Students should not include this school as one of their five choices on their choice application but instead apply separately, through the school s own process. Baltimore Design School has its own application process for high school, involving a portfolio review. Current 8th-grade students should not include this school as one of their five choices on their choice application but instead apply separately, through the school s own process. (Current 5th graders can include Baltimore Design School as a middle school option on their choice application.) National Academy Foundation requires an interview for acceptance into high school. (For middle school admission, no interview is required.) Students interested in this school should include it as one of the five choices on their choice application form; those applying for admission to high school can expect to be contacted by the school to schedule an interview prior to the lottery. The Ingenuity Project offered at amilton, Mount Royal and Roland Park elementary/middle schools and at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute requires a separate application. See page 6 for more information. REFERRAL A referral means that students cannot apply directly to these schools, but can request referral placement through City Schools district office. If you are interested in a school that uses referrals, do not include that school on your choice application, but instead contact City Schools at Over the years, the annual school review process has enabled City Schools to create better options for students and families by strengthening low-performing schools, expanding the reach of high-performing schools, creating new and specialized schools with strong chances of success, leveraging the expertise and resources of outside organizations to operate or partner with schools and closing low-performing schools with poor prospects of improvement. The district s review process is detailed and thorough, taking into account factors including academic performance, enrollment trends, buildings needs, the range of school options available in different areas of the city and opportunities to create new schools. It includes three layers, which can overlap as both individual schools and groups of schools are considered. PERFORMANCE This is a comprehensive look at the program offerings, enrollment and student achievement of all schools, except for those schools that are operated by outside organizations through a contractual arrangement with the district. OPERATOR RENEWAL This applies only to schools that are operated by outside organizations. It is similar to the performance review, but also includes measures specific to the governance role of these schools operators. Every three to five years, as determined by their individual charters or contracts, these schools go through a process to determine if they will receive a new term to operate in the district. The renewal process, a routine part of the life of these schools, considers school performance in three areas: student achievement, school climate and school management. To find out how this process affects schools you may be considering for next year, please visit 21ST-CENTURY BUILDINGS PLAN This looks at schools buildings, within the context of City Schools 21st-Century Buildings Plan and the most recent updates to its implementation. The buildings plan is part of City Schools commitment to provide high-quality school options for all students, through the renovation or replacement of all district buildings over time. Find out how this work may affect the schools you are considering by visiting Depending on the findings of the review, the district may recommend that the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners consider changes at certain schools and programs. This year, the district anticipates making those recommendations in vember, and the Board anticipates voting on each recommendation in December. So ask your school choice liaison or visit the district website at to find out if there may be changes in store at any of the schools you re considering for next year.

5 6 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE MORE ABOUT middle School Choice SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING PRIORITY GROUPS All 5th-grade students are placed in priority groups, based on whether the school they currently attend offers middle grades or feeds directly into a school with middle grades. (Exceptions are students applying to charter or contract schools, the Ingenuity Project or Advanced Academics, for which priority group is not a factor in admission.) Priority group 1 includes students who attend the following elementary schools, which do not have middle grades and do not feed into a school with middle grades. Students at these schools must select a middle school for next year, and they receive placement priority over students at other schools. Advanced Academics These programs provide differentiated academic opportunities for 6th- to 8th-grade students who learn at a fast pace and can benefit from greater depth and breadth in instruction. Entrance criteria apply: Students must have a composite score of 355 to qualify for these programs. Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Ingenuity Project This content-rich, fast-paced mathematics and science program is offered at both middle and high school levels. Ingenuity classes engage students as they move from memorizing to thinking and applying. Students take advanced classes, conduct lab experiments and participate in mathematics and science competitions. In high school, students have the opportunity to work with scientist mentors doing cutting-edge research. Interested students must submit a separate application to the program office (visit or call for details and timelines), documenting that they meet minimum acceptance requirements; students who meet requirements then take an admission test to evaluate reading and mathematics ability and achievement. Students accepted into the Ingenuity Project are expected to maintain an 80 percent average or higher in their academic classes, complete all of their class work and homework, demonstrate respectful behavior and have no unexcused absences. amilton Elementary/Middle School Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Gateway to Technology: Project Lead the Way This Career and Technology Education program offers middle school students the opportunity to explore engineering through a challenging, engaging, project-based program. Taught in conjunction with a rigorous academic curriculum, the program is divided into units that focus on design, modeling and robotics. Academy of College and Career Exploration Baltimore Civitas School Baltimore Community igh School Baltimore IT Academy Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy Middle Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West Calverton Elementary/Middle School* Cherry ill Elementary/Middle School* Coldstream Park Elementary/Middle School* Cross Country Elementary/Middle School* Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology National Academy Foundation New Era Academy rtheast Middle School * This school does not participate in middle school choice. Abbottston Elementary School #50 Brehms Lane Elementary School #231 Callaway Elementary School #251 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary School #256 Cecil Elementary School #7 Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School #34 Dallas F. Nicholas, Sr., Elementary School #39 Dr. Bernard arris, Sr., Elementary School #250 Edgewood Elementary School #67 Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School #11 Federal ill Prep #45 Fort Worthington Elementary School #85 Furley Elementary School #206 Furman Templeton Elementary School #125 Gardenville Elementary School #211 George Washington Elementary School #22 Govans Elementary School #213 The Green School #332 Gwynns Falls Elementary School #60 arford eights Elementary School #37 ilton Elementary School #21 The istoric Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School #122 Johnston Square Elementary School #16 Langston ughes Elementary School #5 Liberty Elementary School #64 Lyndhurst Elementary School #88 Mary E. Rodman Elementary School #204 Moravia Park Elementary School #105 rthwood Appold Community Academy #330 rthwood Elementary School #242 Robert W. Coleman Elementary School #142 Samuel F.B. Morse Elementary School #98 Sarah M. Roach Elementary School #73 Sinclair Lane Elementary School #248 Steuart ill Academic Academy #4 Westside Elementary School #24 William Paca Elementary School #83 Yorkwood Elementary School #219 If your current school does not appear on the list above, you can choose your middle school but you don t have to: You can stay at your current school if it has grades 6 8 or you can attend the K 8 school for which your current elementary school is a feeder. You are in priority group 2 in the school choice process. SIBLINGS If you have a sibling already enrolled at one of the middle schools you list on your application, City Schools will try to place you there. (Exceptions are students applying to the Ingenuity Project or Advanced Academics.) A sibling is a brother or sister living in the same household as you, or a child who is the legal responsibility of your parent or legal guardian. To prove sibling status, you and your family must submit birth certificates, adoption documents or custody/guardianship papers for each student. SCOOL LOCATION In order to keep young students close to their communities, City Schools gives placement preference to students who want to attend middle schools in the part of the city in which they live. (Exceptions are students applying to charter schools, the Ingenuity Project or Advanced Academics.) See the school listing by quadrant on page 53, and be sure that your current school has your correct address on file.

6 8 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE MORE ABOUT high School Choice STUDENTS NOW ENROLLED AT MIDDLE/IG SCOOLS All City Schools 8th-grade students choose their high school. If your current school also offers 9th grade and you want to stay where you are for high school, list your current school as your first choice on your application. You will be accepted automatically into 9th grade at your school. If your current school is among the five high schools that you would like to attend, but you would prefer one of your other school choices, include your current school in your ranked list on your application. You will be automatically accepted to your current school if you are not accepted into a school that you have placed higher on your list. SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING Ingenuity Project See page 6 for a description of this content-rich, fast-paced mathematics and science program. Acceptance requires a separate application, and students admitted at the high school level must also select and be accepted to attend Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, a school with entrance criteria. Advanced Placement These courses provide rigorous, college-level content, and successful completion and passing of the final AP exam can result in college credit. Specific courses offered in the current school year ( ) at each school can be found online at While it is likely that these courses will be available in subsequent years, program offerings can change from year to year, depending on course enrollment levels and other factors. In addition, schools that do not currently offer AP courses may offer them in subsequent years. If you are interested in AP courses, check with schools to find out their plans. Academy for College and Career Exploration Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus igh School Baltimore City College Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore School for the Arts Benjamin Franklin igh School at Masonville Cove Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Coppin Academy Digital arbor igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Forest Park igh School Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology Friendship Academy of Science and Technology eritage igh School Maryland Academy of Technology and ealth Sciences Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School New Era Academy rthwestern igh School Patterson igh School Paul Laurence Dunbar igh School Reginald F. Lewis igh School Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy W.E.B. DuBois igh School Western igh School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme This challenging two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at students aged 16 to 19, leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world s leading universities. The program encourages students to: Ask challenging questions Learn how to learn Develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture Develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures School: Baltimore City College Accelerator Options A high school diploma is important for applying to college or seeking a career, but some students face circumstances that prevent them from graduating by age 18. City Schools provides a number of schools and programs to assist students who have fallen behind on credits. These schools and programs require commitment from the student, who is rewarded by getting back on track at an accelerated pace and earning a high school diploma. (te that, in addition to the schools listed below that focus on assisting students who are making up credits, there are also credit recovery programs available within larger schools that offer traditional courses and scheduling.) Achievement Academy at arbor City igh School Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus igh School Baltimore Community igh School Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus igh School Career Academy Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood igh School Youth Opportunity Academy CAREER AND TECNOLOGY EDUCATION Career and Technology Education (CTE) offers programs approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) that help students explore career options and develop career skills as they progress through high school. Students who successfully complete a CTE program receive credits toward high school graduation and frequently are eligible to receive college credit or industry certification as well. CTE is described in detail at the MSDE website: career_technology/. CTE programs are offered at many schools, listed below under the description of each career pathway. As you are deciding which schools interest you, keep in mind that a school may not offer all possible courses within a pathway, and that specific programming may change from year to year. Check the individual school profile pages online at for more information. Arts, Media and Communication Includes courses in graphic communications, interactive media production and gaming Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts Baltimore Talent Development igh School Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Digital arbor igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Frederick Douglass igh School Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School rthwestern igh School Patterson igh School Business, Management and Finance Offers a focus on financial services, finance and accounting, marketing, business management and business administrative support services Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Forest Park igh School eritage igh School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School National Academy Foundation Patterson igh School Reginald F. Lewis igh School (continued on following page)

7 10 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE GRAB OLD of YOUR COICES Construction and Development ealth and Biosciences Information Technology Transportation Technologies Allows students to select from among construction trades, including carpentry, electrical work, masonry or plumbing, or construction maintenance in areas including heating and ventilation (VAC) Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School The Reach! Partnership School Consumer Services, ospitality and Tourism Provides students with opportunities in fields including culinary arts, lodging management and cosmetology Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Forest Park igh School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School National Academy Foundation Youth Opportunity Academy Environmental, Agriculture and Natural Resources Offers students opportunities to learn job skills in the expanding environmental, or green, sector, with programs of study in the Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education Benjamin Franklin igh School at Masonville Cove W.E.B. DuBois igh School Prepares students for further study in fast-growing areas of health care, biosciences and biotechnology, and careers in medicine and research Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West Edmondson-Westside igh School Friendship Academy of Science and Technology Maryland Academy of Technology and ealth Sciences Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School Patterson igh School Paul Laurence Dunbar igh School The Reach! Partnership School Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Western igh School uman Resource Services elps meet the demand for high-quality social services by providing students with career training in areas including homeland security, the law, childcare/early childhood education and teaching Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Digital arbor igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Frederick Douglass igh School Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology eritage igh School KASA Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School National Academy Foundation rthwestern igh School Patterson igh School Reginald F. Lewis igh School Western igh School Provides focused study in databases, networking and information technology support and services, leading to in-depth knowledge of platforms including Cisco and Oracle Academy for College and Career Exploration Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts igh School Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore Talent Development igh School Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Digital arbor igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Friendship Academy of Science and Technology Maritime Industries Academy Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School National Academy Foundation New Era Academy rthwestern igh School Western igh School Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Offers opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge leading to careers in civil or product engineering and manufacturing Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West Carver Vocational-Technical igh School Edmondson-Westside igh School Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology Maryland Academy of Technology and ealth Sciences Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School National Academy Foundation Patterson igh School W.E.B. DuBois igh School Provides preparation for careers in the automotive industry. Edmondson-Westside igh School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical igh School Career Research and Development Prepares students with the academic, technical and workplace skills necessary to seek further education and employment in a career field of their interest upon graduation, with two in-school courses, a portfolio development project and a work-based learning experience Achievement Academy at arbor City igh School Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus igh School Baltimore Community igh School Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus igh School Benjamin Franklin igh School at Masonville Cove Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood igh School Maritime Industries Academy Youth Opportunity Academy USE TE ONLINE TOOLS at to get details about programs at each school and to compare schools that you're interested in!

8 12 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE ADDITIONAL student INFORMATION STUDENTS WIT DISABILITIES It is the policy of City Schools that all students be given equal access and opportunity to participate in all educational programs (in accordance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Perkins Act of 1998 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004). All City Schools students are provided the same opportunity to apply for entrance into City Schools middle and high schools and programs without regard to disability. The only exception for students with disabilities occurs based on documented student need within the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a citywide special education program, nonpublic school or special day school. IEP teams will work collaboratively with appropriate school-based staff to ensure that students with disabilities receive all necessary support through the middle and high school choice process. STUDENTS WO LIVE IN BALTIMORE BUT ARE NOT ENROLLED AT CITY SCOOLS Students who live in Baltimore City but are not currently enrolled in Baltimore City Public Schools have the same opportunities for school choice as current City Schools students. These students can obtain a copy of the choice application online at or from City Schools district office (200 E. rth Avenue, Room 106, Baltimore, MD 21202; phone ). When the choice application is submitted, it should be accompanied by the student s birth certificate and two proofs of address (additional proofs of address may be requested). A list of documents that can serve as proof of residence is posted at the website address noted above. Please note that applications that do not include acceptable documentation of proof of Baltimore City residence will be treated in the same manner as applications from nonresidents (see Students Who Are nresidents of Baltimore, below). If the student currently attends a school that does not administer standardized tests, the student must take the Terrava achievement tests. Appointments for testing can be scheduled through City Schools Achievement and Accountability Office at The choice application should be submitted to the district office (address above) by the December 20, 2013, deadline. STUDENTS WO ARE NONRESIDENTS OF BALTIMORE nresidents of Baltimore are considered for placement in a Baltimore City public school after eligible Baltimore City residents are placed. This policy applies to charter schools, entrance criteria schools and schools that conduct a choice lottery. Please note that nonresident students must pay tuition. grab hold If you are a nonresident, and wish to apply to a City Schools middle or high school, you should submit a copy of your birth certificate, an official grade report and test scores with your choice application, which you can obtain online at or from City Schools district office (200 E. rth Avenue, Room 106, Baltimore, MD 21202; phone ). A parent or legal guardian must also provide two proofs of address. Students who currently attend a school that does not administer standardized tests must take the Terrava achievement tests. Appointments for testing can be scheduled through City Schools Achievement and Accountability Office at The choice application should be submitted to the district office (address above) by the December 20, 2013, deadline.

9 14 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE GET STARTED! GRAB OLD of YOUR FUTURE, TODAY Browse information about middle and high school options on the next pages of this guide. And don't miss where you'll find more details about each school, along with tools that let you search for and compare schools you're interested in. Remember that programs may change. So before submitting your choice application by the December 20 deadline, check or ask your school choice liaison if there may be changes at any of the schools you are considering. school profiles

10 16 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School #76 elementary/middle schools 1425 E. Fort Avenue Baltimore Southwest Quadrant SERVES PRE-K TO GRADE 8 Francis Scott Key offers state-of-the-art robotics and science programming in new labs, and rigorous classes in English, math, science and social studies. We serve students from our Locust Point neighborhood, along with out-of-neighborhood students accepted into Advanced Academics in the middle grades. Our staff makes learning fun, sparking imagination and encouraging self-expression. Advanced Academics; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; food pantry Neighborhood; entrance criteria (Advanced Academics)

11 18 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE SCOOL COICE GUIDE amilton Elementary/ Middle School #236 Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School #66 Roland Park Elementary/Middle School # Old arford Road Baltimore rtheast Quadrant SERVES PRE-K TO GRADE McMechen Street Baltimore Southwest Quadrant SERVES KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE Roland Avenue Baltimore rthwest Quadrant SERVES PRE-K TO GRADE 8 amilton s success comes from strong community and parental support, and from faculty and staff dedicated to academic rigor, high expectations and the belief in the ability of every child to learn. Our curriculum prepares students to enter the best high schools in the area. We will not stop until we know we are preparing every student to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21 st century. Ingenuity Project; honors curriculum in language arts; electives; STEM focus; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Neighborhood; specialized (Ingenuity Project) Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School provides a nurturing and safe learning environment that fosters academic excellence, supports artistic creativity and develops responsible young citizens. We strive to see that every student uses his or her potential to the fullest and is well prepared for the most challenging high schools in the area. Advanced Academics; Ingenuity Project; arts integration with music, visual arts, drama and theater; academic support services; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports Neighborhood; entrance criteria (Advanced Academics); specialized (Ingenuity Project) Teaching and learning at Roland Park provide a positive, engaging and challenging environment for creative and critical thinking. Advanced Academics; Ingenuity Project; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Neighborhood; entrance criteria (Advanced Academics); specialized (Ingenuity Project) GRAB OLD of LEARNING

12 20 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Afya Public Charter School #337 Baltimore IT Academy #378 middle schools 2800 Brendan Avenue Baltimore rtheast Quadrant SERVES GRADE 6 TO 8 At Afya Public Charter School, we prepare students for success in high school and beyond by pairing rigorous, engaging instruction with an advisory program and opportunities for physical activity. Our experienced and caring educators are committed to reaching and teaching the whole child, and our standards-based curriculum is differentiated to meet the needs of each student. Afya also teaches habits of a healthy lifestyle. Flexible scheduling; foreign language instruction and cultural clubs; fitness; extracurricular clubs and intramural sports; community school School-based lottery 900 Woodbourne Avenue Baltimore rtheast Quadrant SERVES GRADE 6 TO 8 Baltimore IT Academy prepares, empowers and inspires students to meet the challenges of the 21st century through innovation, collaboration and creative problem solving. All students are exposed to technology every day, through both integration and instruction. To create a positive learning environment, Baltimore IT has adopted the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework as well as restorative practices. CTE (Gateway to Technology); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports

13 22 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Baltimore Montessori Public Charter Middle School #383 Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy Middle #334 Booker T. Washington Middle School #13O 1600 Guilford Avenue Baltimore Southeast Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO 8 At Baltimore Montessori Middle, we foster joyful engagement, lifelong learning, global awareness and meaningful stewardship. With academic study tied to the real world and a respectful social structure, we build a cohesive community of compassionate, creative and responsible adolescent learners with a strong sense of self, problem-solving skills and the capacity for stewardship and fullness of life. Montessori program School-based lottery 1130 N. Caroline Street Baltimore Southeast Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO 8 Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy provides an intellectually and academically rigorous education for male students. Our academic program focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with a curriculum designed to allow middle school scholars to meet or exceed entrance standards for college-preparatory high schools thus increasing their choices for postsecondary education and career paths. All-male student body; honors classes in all grades; CTE (Gateway to Technology); academic support services; extracurricular clubs; intramural and interscholastic sports; health services; food pantry As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to close this school program as of June Visit or ask at your current school for more information McCulloh Street Baltimore Southwest Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO 8 Booker T. Washington Middle School focuses on the arts, offering visual arts, photography, music and dance. With the support of staff, community partners, parents and, most of all, our students, we realize our vision of Reclaiming Purpose through Rigor, Relationships and Resilience. Our school is rich in history, with alumni including Thurgood Marshall, Cab Calloway and Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell. Arts integration; academic support services; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; community school; food pantry GRAB OLD of CALLENGES

14 24 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE The Crossroads School #323 rtheast Middle School #49 Stadium School #15 Vanguard Collegiate Middle School # E. Lombard Street 5001 Moravia Road 1300 Gorsuch Avenue 5000 Truesdale Avenue Baltimore Southeast Quadrant Baltimore rtheast Quadrant Baltimore rtheast Quadrant Baltimore rtheast Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO 8 SERVES GRADES 6 TO 8 SERVES GRADES 6 TO 8 SERVES GRADES 6 TO 8 The Crossroads School provides an interactive, hands-on learning environment that emphasizes the contextualization of information, skills and concepts across disciplines, culminating in students giving presentations of learning and developing portfolios. igh school placement is another point of emphasis, with a focus on ensuring graduating 8th graders receive the best education they can beyond Crossroads doors. Academic support services; extracurricular clubs rtheast provides an environment to meet the unique social, emotional and academic needs of middle-level learners. Our schedule rotates daily and includes core classes, arts offerings and a focus on literacy, all designed to prepare students for any high school in the district. rtheast is also home to the district s International Student Center, where students from other countries begin their academic journey in the United States. Literacy support classes; cultural awareness focus; CTE (Gateway to Technology); English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports; food pantry Stadium School, celebrating more than 20 years of excellence in education, is the first public school in Baltimore City designed and operated in collaboration with teachers and parents. We educate students with rigor and prepare them for success, develop personnel and provide opportunities for parents to be part of their child s education. Academic support services; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports Vanguard is a college-preparatory middle school with a unique program to ensure achievement. Every student is challenged through advisory and receives opportunities for enrichment and remediation. School leaders, parents and scholars work collaboratively to create engaging opportunities to develop the whole child. In addition to a rigorous academic program, we offer robotics, engineering, sports and a wide range of after-school activities. Arts-infused curriculum; academic support services; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports; health services; food pantry School-based lottery As part of City Schools' buildings plan approved by the Board of School Commissioners in January 2013, this program is recommended to close as of June 2017 (date subject to change). GRAB OLD of FRIENDSIP

15 26 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Academy for College and Career Exploration #427 Baltimore Civitas School #343 middle/high schools 1300 W. 36 th Street Baltimore rthwest Quadrant SERVES GRADE 6 TO 12 ACCE prepares students for college and success in 21 st - century careers. We provide excellence and accessibility in instruction, climate and culture, along with social and emotional supports for students. ACCE inspires students to develop a love of learning, a positive direction in their lives and a belief in their own abilities. ACCE offers small classes and provides real-world learning experiences. AP courses; CTE (Gateway to Technology, pathway in Information Technology); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports 2000 Edgewood Street Baltimore rthwest Quadrant SERVES GRADE 6 TO 12 Civitas means citizenship, and we are a school focused on graduating community-centered, college-ready citizens. Whether through community partnerships or experiential learning (field trips, etc.), staff looks for creative ways to engage students academically and holistically. We work to ensure that students have the attitudes, skills and proficiencies needed to succeed in college and in the 21 st -century global workforce. Accelerated academics; experiential learning; CTE (Gateway to Technology); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports; health services As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to close this school program as of June Visit or ask at your current school for more information.

16 28 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys #375 Baltimore Community igh School #367 Baltimore Design School #382 Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women #348 This new school opens for the school year Location to be determined Fait Avenue Baltimore Southeast Quadrant Barclay Street Baltimore Southeast Quadrant baltimoredesignschool.com 128 W. Franklin Street Baltimore Southwest Quadrant SERVES GRADES 4 TO 6; will add grades to eventually serve grades 4 to 12 Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys prepares male students for success in college and in life through a traditional liberal arts curriculum in the humanities, math, science and the arts. We offer high academic standards and support for each scholar s intellectual, social and personal development. Character education helps scholars form sound habits of mind and action. All-male student body; college-preparatory focus; middle school Latin; academic support services; extracurricular clubs; interscholastic sports SERVES GRADES 8 TO 12, for students who are older than their grade-level peers and are behind in credits Baltimore Community igh School serves under-credited students from 14 to 21 years of age in a small, intimate setting that strives to be free from violence, abuse and intimidation. The school challenges each student to explore personal and academic potential, and challenges the faculty and staff to be creative and nurturing. We believe that a trusting, caring and mutually respectful relationship must exist between adults and young people. CTE (Gateway to Technology, Career Research and Development); academic and career preparation support services; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; varsity sports; health counseling; food pantry SERVES GRADES 6 TO 9; will add grade 10 in Baltimore Design School provides rigorous academics and education in applied arts/design, with faculty who include subject area teachers and career professionals. The school develops students academic, critical thinking, leadership and solution-seeking abilities. It encourages interaction among faculty and students, and uses the strengths of staff, parents and community members to create a collaborative, supportive atmosphere. Design/arts-integration approach; collaborative, interdisciplinary teaching; career preparation in fashion design, architecture or graphic design; extracurricular clubs; varsity sports (middle school); specialized (high school portfolio review) SERVES GRADES 6 TO 10; will add grade 11 in The Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women prepares students for success in college and life. BLSYW engages young women in learning through a strong academic culture and innovative teaching practices, and cultivates self-confidence, individuality and a strong sense of community responsibility. Young women of BLSYW demonstrate leadership at every level self, school and society. All-female student body; academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; sports (varsity and intramural) School-based lottery As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to close this school program as of June Visit or ask at your current school for more information. GRAB OLD of YOUR PASSIONS

17 30 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West #364 ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School #325 Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology #339 Friendship Academy of Science and Technology # Edgewood Street Baltimore rthwest Quadrant N. Dukeland Street Baltimore rthweast Quadrant csfta.org 2500 E. rthern Parkway Baltimore rtheast Quadrant S. ighland Avenue Baltimore Southeast Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO 12 SERVES GRADES 6 TO 12 SERVES GRADES 6 TO 12 SERVES GRADES 6 TO 12 The mission of Bluford Drew Jemison STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Academy is to provide an intellectually and academically rigorous collegepreparatory education for 6th- to 12th-grade male students of Baltimore City. Our focus is to prepare our scholars academically, increasing their opportunities for secondary education and for postsecondary education or career paths. All-male student body; STEM courses and majors; CTE (Gateway to Technology; pathways in ealth and Biosciences, Information Technology and Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology); academic support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity sports ConneXions cultivates students academic and artistic excellence, cultural identity and community awareness. Students interested in dance, West African percussion, visual arts or theater owe it to themselves to look into our flourishing arts program. Small class sizes allow for personal attention from inspiring teachers and working artists. Students pursue hands-on learning and gain performance and exhibition experience. Arts integration; academic support services; extracurricular clubs; sports (varsity and intramural); health services; food pantry FAET prepares students for careers in engineering, networking, software development and architectural design in a safe, inclusive environment. We have three tracks: Gateway to Technology, Geospatial Technology and Project Lead the Way. FAET students graduate and enter postsecondary education with earned college credits. AP courses; STEM focus; CTE (Gateway to Technology; pathways in Arts, Media and Communication, uman Resource Services and Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; food pantry FAST prepares students for careers in environmental science, biosciences, medical sciences, computer networking and fields that require solid grounding in liberal arts. Our academic model provides a comprehensive, intimate, safe and inclusive environment; project-based learning; rigorous college-preparatory classes; extended time for academic support; and community and parent involvement. AP courses; CTE (pathways in ealth and Biosciences and Information Technology); academic and career preparation support services; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; varsity sports; restorative practices; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; health services; food pantry As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to close this school program as of June Visit or ask at your current school for more information. As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to renew the contract for the operator of this school for subsequent years. As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to renew the contract for the operator of this school for subsequent years. GRAB OLD of INSPIRATION

18 32 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Green Street Academy #377 KASA (Knowledge and Success Academy) #342 Maryland Academy of Technology and ealth Sciences #331 NACA Freedom and Democracy Academy II # rth Bend Road Baltimore Southwest Quadrant rth Bend Road Baltimore Southwest Quadrant N. Dukeland Street Baltimore rthwest Quadrant E. rthern Parkway Baltimore rtheast Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO 9; will add grade 10 in Green Street Academy ensures that every scholar succeeds. We never give up on our scholars, no matter what challenges they experience. We train and support our teachers, staff, community members, partners and scholars, so every learning experience is compellingly framed by our ecosustainability mission. Our scholars graduate with skills to enter college or careers in the green workforce or other sectors of the economy. Project-based learning; academic and career preparation support services, including a student-based farm enterprise; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports; food pantry SERVES GRADES 6 TO 12 KASA combines the best of a small, close-knit school, with personalized instruction and caring staff members, with all of the extracurricular activities, athletics and opportunities typical in a much larger school. Our students strive to put their best foot forward and to take advantage of every opportunity afforded them. KASA is large enough to provide a rich high school experience and small enough to make every student feel important. onors classes; CTE (pathway in uman Resource Services); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports; health services; food pantry SERVES GRADES 6 TO 12 MATS provides a personalized, supportive collegepreparatory education with an emphasis on the biotechnology, health science and bioengineering fields. Students interested in science, technology and attending college will thrive in our school s small, rigorous academic environment. MATS stresses tenets of achievement, tenacity, character and global perspective. AP courses; CTE (pathways in ealth and Biosciences and Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology); academic support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports SERVES GRADES 6 TO 10; will add grade 11 in NACA offers rigorous academics, character development and a peaceful school climate and culture. College and career pathways include the Dr. Louis Sullivan Kids ealth Club, Pen/Faulkner Writers in Schools Club, Victoria Gray Adams Government Club, and the Art/Architecture Institute. Academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity sports As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to renew the contract for the operator of this school for subsequent years. GRAB OLD of ACIEVEMENT

19 34 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE National Academy Foundation #421 New Era Academy #422 The Reach! Partnership School # N. Caroline Street Baltimore Southeast Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO Seamon Avenue Baltimore Southwest Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO Saint Lo Drive Baltimore rtheast Quadrant SERVES GRADES 6 TO 12 At the National Academy Foundation, both our middle school and our high school programs focus on preparing students for college and careers, and students have the opportunity to graduate with industry certifications in ProStart, Serve Safe, Mediation, Cisco and Microsoft Office. Over 97 percent of our 2013 graduates were accepted into college. Academic programming to support CTE and other career pathways; CTE (Gateway to Technology and pathways in Business, Management and Finance; Consumer Services; uman Resource Services; Information Technology; and Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology); academic and career preparation support services; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports; restorative practices for conflict resolution; food pantry (middle school); specialized (high school interview) At New Era Academy, parent and student voices are heard through an active parent-teacher organization and student government organization. Our mission is to seek out, inspire and educate scholars who will enhance our communities, empowering them as learners, leaders and achievers. Our scholars are on track to become leaders in their field of interest, ready for employment or college. AP courses; STEM focus; CTE (Gateway to Technology and pathway in Information Technology); academic and career preparation support services; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; health services As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to renew the contract for the operator of this school for subsequent years. The Reach! Partnership School graduates students who are prepared and motivated for postsecondary education and are qualified for entry-level positions in healthcare or construction. We look at each student as an individual, and we work with each student and our resources to promote success. We have an excellent partnership with a local community college and serve as an early college high school. Dual enrollment with a local college; CTE (pathways in Construction and Development; and ealth and Biosciences); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity and intramural sports; community school; health services; food pantry As part of the district's annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to renew the contract for the operator of this school for subsequent years, while phasing out the middle school portion of its program. GRAB OLD of CREATIVITY

20 36 Baltimore City Public Schools SCOOL COICE GUIDE Achievement Academy at arbor City igh School #413 Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts #43O high schools 2555 arford Road Baltimore rtheast Quadrant for students who are older than their grade-level peers and are behind in credits Achievement Academy provides an accelerated program to help over-age, under-credited students get on track to graduation. Our goal is to cultivate lifelong learners and productive citizens who achieve in college, careers and other postsecondary opportunities. As one student said, "Our school sets limits and teaches lessons, all in the name of love. They want our good to be better and our better to be best! CTE (Career Research and Development); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; intramural sports; health services; food pantry Referral 1500 arlem Avenue Baltimore Southwest Quadrant SERVES GRADE 9 TO 12 At Augusta Fells Savage Institute, we tap into students potential and help them succeed academically, artistically, socially and emotionally. Our mission is to prepare 21stcentury leaders and learners in an arts-focused learning community where student achievement is the priority. Our school is a place where students, parents and the community are welcome, and where expression, college and achievement are the expectation. AP courses; CTE (pathways in Arts, Media and Communication; Construction and Development; and Information Technology); academic and career preparation support services; extracurricular clubs; varsity sports; community school; health services; food pantry As part of the district s annual review of schools, the Board of School Commissioners is now considering a recommendation to close this school program as of June 2017 (date subject to change).