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Baltimore City Public Schools 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE

Choosing the RIGHT School Please use the checklist below for YOU to guide your school choice:

Attend City Schools’ middle and high Talk to your teachers, school counselor(s), q school choice fair on Saturday, q school choice liaison, family and peers you November 13, 2010 to talk with school trust to help you with your decision. staff and find out more information about schools that interest you. Consider distance to school and transportation q needs when looking at each school. Think through your choices carefully. (Visit www.mtamaryland.com for public q Consider what interests you most transportation routes and information.) about different schools, like academics, extracurricular activities, athletics and Submit the middle and high school choice other opportunities. q application by Tuesday, December 21, 2010.

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

City Schools Connect/ Office of Student General Information...... 443-984-2000 Placement...... 410-396-8600 Office of Career and Office of Student Technology Education...... 443-642-3814 Records...... 443-642-4640 Office of Family and Office of Student Community Engagement..... 410-545-1870 Support and Safety...... 410-396-8672 Office of Office of Teaching Special Education...... 410-396-8900 and Learning...... 443-642-3990 ts Cont sc guid c c h C H c gr s c during th T o An Ov CEO L M t hing t h H h h o O f S e h e a aking a o O o o w high W p ool d c i I i i co s e

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City Schools has 65 middle and City Schools has 65 Know your options. available for you to choose from, high school options with highly selective academic including schools vocational programs, themes programs, career and through the artsthat encourage success and credit recovery provides detailed programs. This guide information of Baltimore on four grade categories City public schools:

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Making a Great Choice Den termi e your priority. City Schools divides all 5th grade students into two groups for middle school choice: priority 1 and priority 2.

Which group are you in?

PRIORITY 1: This group includes all 5th grade PRIORITY 2: This group includes 5th grade students students currently attending K - 5 elementary schools that currently attending K - 5 elementary schools that are feeder are feeder schools for traditional middle schools that serve schools for elementary/middle schools or 5th grade students at grades 6 - 8. These students must choose their middle school K - 8 schools. Because these students may automatically attend for next year, and they will have first priority for admission to schools with middle grades, they will have second priority for schools with middle grades in the quadrant of the city where admission to schools with middle grades in the quadrant of the they live. city where they live.

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Students attending the schools on the list * Note: Any school not listed is priority 1: a priority 2 school. below must choose their middle school for next year.

Abbottston Elementary School #50 Furley Elementary School #206 Lyndhurst Elementary School #88 Brehms Lane Elementary School #231 Furman L. Templeton Mary E. Rodman Elementary School #204 Callaway Elementary School #251 Elementary School #125 Northwood Community Academy #330 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary School #256 Gardenville Elementary School #211 Northwood Elementary School #242 Cecil Elementary School #7 George Washington Elementary School #22 Robert W. Coleman Elementary School #142 Charles Carroll Barrister Govans Elementary School #213 Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School #98

Elementary School #34 Gwynns Falls Elementary School #60 Sarah M. Roach Elementary School #73 Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Sinclair Lane Elementary School #248 Harford Heights Primary School #37 Elementary School #39 The Green School #332 Hilton Elementary School #21 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. The Historic Samuel Elementary School #250 Johnston Square Elementary School #16 Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School #122 Edgewood Elementary School #67 Langston Hughes Elementary School #5 Westside Elementary School #24 Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School #11 Leith Walk Elementary School #245 William Paca Elementary School #83 Fort Worthington Elementary School #85 Liberty Elementary School #64 Yorkwood Elementary School #219

6 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE placement decisions? choice application. process has been conducted will cause a delay in processing the is provided. Missing information received after the placement information will not be processed until the required information high school choice application. Choice applications with missing or legal guardians if there is missing information on the middle and The Office of Student Placement will notify the students’ parents W where you live. with your school so you get preference at schools in the quadrant the map on page 16. And be sure to update your official address of the city where they live. See the school listing by quadrant on preference to students who want to attend schools in the quadrant as possible to their communities, City Schools gives placement Geographic Location.In order to keep young students as close foster care (Department of Social Services) documentation. certificate for each child, custody or guardianship papers or For proof of sibling status, the applicant must provide a birth unrelated child sharing the same address with the applicant. A sibling does not include a cousin, niece, nephew or any • • schools of choice. A sibling is defined as: ment preference to students with siblings already enrolled in their and, where possible, in the same schools, City Schools gives place- S place as many students as possible in their top choices. choice application. school choices in order of preference on the middle and high school S applying to charter schools or Advanced Academic programs. priority 2 students in middle schools of choice, unless they are Y the school choice process. City Schools weighs numerous factors when placing students in W CH H • ibling tudent Preference.Students are required to rank their top five our PriorityGroup.

hat getsfactoredinto hat aboutmissinginformation? p t a a child who is the legal responsibility of the applicant’s a brother or sister who resides in the applicant’s household a brother or sister who has been legally adopted by OW he applicant’s family nd shares a common parent or legal guardian arent or legal guardian S OI tatus. In an attempt to keep siblings close together CE M U For more information, call theOffice of StudentPlacement at 410-396-8600 orvisit www.baltimorecityschools.org s ing these rankings, City Schools attempts to Priority 1 students are placed before IDDL WOR E K S S CH OOL • • • consider the following: Students and families interested in charter schools should W page 49 of the City Schools 2010-11 Family Information Guide. For more information please visit www.ingenuityproject.org and mathematics and science program for qualifying gifted students. The Ingenuity Project provides a rigorous advanced I • • depth and breadth in instruction. for those who learn at a faster pace and who benefit from greater in grades 6 - 8 with differentiated academic opportunities designed The Advanced Academic middle school programs provide students middle schoolprograms? W ngenuity

hat about charter schools? hat aboutcharter hat aboutadvancedacademic p C e o o t S M E p a y a W C p C S A L B When a middle school student applies to a charter school, City Schools has three advanced academic middle school Students will be accepted on the basis of specified criteria hey are not assigned priorities in that lottery. Charter schools ou must apply directly to the school. nd The Crossroads School #323. To apply to these schools, ntered into the lottery and randomly selected for admission. nd available space, not based on priority codes. pportunity for admission to the school. All applicants are perate on the premise that every student has equal chool #331. chool #233. oints that follow a separate application process: Afya Public eadership Academy High School #325 and Maryland oints on the middle and high school choice application: rograms within the following schools: Francis Scott Key altimore Freedom Academy #423, ConneXions Community lementary/Middle School #76, Mount ity Schools has three charter schools with 6th grade entry harter School #337, Baltimore Leadership School for Young ity Schools has four charter schools with 6th grade entry cademy of Technology and Health Sciences Middle/High omen #348, Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy #334 iddle School #66 and

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9 Academy for College and Career Exploration High #427Making a Great Choice The following subject areas make up CTE Completer Programs:

Making a Great Choice What is Career & Technology Education? Career & Technology Education (CTE) helps students fulfill their career potential through education in high school and college. The subject matter taught in CTE programs provides relevance to the real world, often called contextual learning; employability skills, from job-related skills to workplace ethics; and education pathways that help students explore interests and careers as they progress through school. Students who successfully complete a CTE program in most occupational pathways are eligible for articulated community college credit.

For more information contact City Schools’ Office of Career and Technology Education at 443-642-3814.

Arts, Media and Communication programs in Maryland Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism provide training for students to prepare them for careers in: programs prepare students for a variety of career options Broadcast Production, Graphic Communications (PrintED), Web including Food and Beverage Management (ProStart), Design, Interactive Media and Video Game Design. Maryland Lodging Management Program, Academy of Hospitality CTE programs include a focus on Mass Communications, and Tourism and Careers in Cosmetology. Each program Broadcast Journalism, Graphic Communication and includes options for students to earn industry certifications Multimedia Production. These programs include options for and college credit in the career field. Students interested in students to earn industry certifications and college credit. culinary arts, restaurant management, lodging management or Business, Management and Finance programs include a cosmetology engage in real-world experiences through focus on Financial Services (National Academy Founda- internships and other opportunities. tion), Finance and Accounting, Marketing, Business Environmental, Agriculture and Natural Resources Management and Business Administrative Support is a highly competitive global industry creating new challenges Services. These programs include options for students to earn in identifying global and domestic markets; improving business industry certifications, college credit toward advanced study planning, financing, risk management and productivity; and in the career field and to take the College Board “College-Level reducing costs. Career paths include Horticultural Services: Examination Program “(CLEP)” test. Certified Professional Horticulturalist (CPH) and the Construction and Development programs are Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education (CASE). for students interested in Civil Engineering and Architecture Growing public concerns over natural resources, environmental (Project Lead The Way) or Design Technology (Computer quality and public health will continue to expand these sectors. Aided Drafting and Design). An additional program pathway includes the Construction Trades Professions Health and Biosciences programs require students to for Construction Maintenance. Maryland high school apply knowledge learned in science and mathematics to construction-related programs allow students to advance their professions in the Health and Biosciences field. These careers knowledge in specific construction trades, design or are among the fastest growing and highest in demand in the construction management. country and include physicians, research scientists, nurses and

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B F N ( Non-city resident students must pay tuition. B S a g a s S If you are a non-city resident you may apply to City r All non-city residents are placed after qualified city t a a Non-city residents are only considered for placement after l Non-city resident applicants are students whose parents or B S c l m s C If you are a non-City Schools applicant you may apply to a t As these applicants are city residents, they will be afforded C B Non-City Schools applicants are students that reside in n egal guardians do not reside in Baltimore City. egal guardian must provide two proofs of address. The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, Residency, esidents to ensure that all city residents are placed first. hat conduct a choice lottery. he same opportunities as City Schools students who are ubmit a copy of your birth certificate with your middle hould submit a copy of your birth certificate with your pplication should be submitted to the Office of nd high school choice application. A parent or legal pplies to both entrance criteria schools and schools ll eligible Baltimore City residents are placed. This policy hoice application should be submitted to the Office of lso city residents. or more information go to www.boarddocs.com/MABE/ tudent Placement, 200 E. North Ave., chools’ middle and high schools of choice. You should tudent Placement, 200 E. North Ave., uardian must provide two proofs of address. The choice CPSS/Board.NSF/Public altimore, MD 21202. altimore, MD 21202. altimore City but are not currently enrolled in Baltimore ity Schools’ middle and high schools of choice. You ity Public Schools. on-Residency and Tuition Policy. Letter F. Section 3. iddle and high school choice application. A parent or - S S R For more information, call theOffice of StudentPlacement at 410-396-8600 orvisit www.baltimorecityschools.org ch e I s id o ols Appli e n

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14 Making a Great Choice of Student Placement by Tuesday, December 21, 2010. attend. Choice applications should be submitted to the Office equally weighted regardless of which middle school they accepted. Note: All Baltimore City resident applicants are applicants have been assigned. A tuition fee is required if Baltimore City school after all eligible Baltimore City resident Non-city resident applicants will only be assigned to a Qu was not selected but may be contacted if a space opens up. scores. 2) The student was entered into a school’s lottery and the spaces were filled with students with higher composite 1) The student was eligible for an entrance criteria school, but A wait list is for students who fall into one of two categories: What isawaitlist? • • summer. Notifications will indicate the following: of school placement may be communicated during the considered in the order they are received, and notification Late middle and high school choice applications will be Decision letters will be mailed no later than March 1, 2011. admission status? When willIbenotifiedofmy City Schools district web site at www.baltimorecityschools.org. application from the Office of Student Placement, or from the to apply. You may obtain a middle and high school choice Yes, students who do not live in Baltimore City are welcome not attendaBaltimoreCityschool? if IdonotliveinBaltimoreCityor Can Iapplytoamiddleorhighschool will have transportation provided as outlined in the IEP. Programs (IEPs) that require transportation as a related service Administration (MTA). Students with Individualized Education are eligible to receive bus tickets from the Mass Transit All students who live farther than 1.5 miles from their school Is transportationprovided? How willIgettomyschool? F

r e Not accepted: Accepted: ligible for the school or program eq e stions applicant is accepted to school or program For more information, call theOffice of StudentPlacement at 410-396-8600 orvisit www.baltimorecityschools.org u applicant was wait listed or found not e ntly As ke

d • • • • composite score by grade grouping: cover of this guide. The list below shows the components of the information about the composite score, read the inside back to all middle and high schools with entrance criteria. For more A student’s composite score determines eligibility for admission to calculateacompositescore? What isacompositescore? What isused of Conduct for more information. have a dress code. No. Not all schools have a uniform policy, but City Schools does Do allcityschoolshaveauniformpolicy? entrance criteriaforaparticularschool? How willIknowifmeetthe well as other middle schools of choice in the process. application. Students may select advanced academic schools as have been combined with the middle and high school choice Applications to advanced academic programs in middle schools A What happenedtothe back cover of this guide. For more information about entrance criteria, read the inside dvanced

For all students: For all students: Middle school: g S High school: o C A g c M urrent year ne-year old) tudies and Science for previous year and first-quarter rade (August through November) rades for current year omprehension (test scores must be no more than ssessment (MSA) scores for Mathematics and athematics for previous year and first-quarter grades for A cademic final grades in English, Mathematics, Social R e final grades in Language Arts and fer to City Schools’ 2010-11 Student Code 4th and 7th grade Maryland School first-quarter attendance rate for 8th A pplication? R e ading

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NORTHWEST Type of School Name and # School SOUTHWEST Academy for College and Career Exploration #427 MS/HS Type of Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School #365 MS/HS School Name and # School Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West #364 MS/HS Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women #348 MS/HS Civitas Middle/High School #343 MS/HS Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts #130 MS ConneXions Community Leadership Academy High School #325 MS/HS Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School #76 ES/MS Garrison Middle School #42 MS Green Street Academy #377 MS/HS Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Sciences Middle/High School #331 MS/HS KASA Baltimore College Preparatory Middle/High School #342 MS/HS Roland Park Elementary/Middle School #233 ES/MS Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School #66 ES/MS New Era Academy #422 MS/HS NORTHEAST Type of SOUTHEAST School Name and # School Type of Afya Public Charter School #337 MS School Name and # School Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus High School #366 MS/HS Baltimore Community School School #367 MS/HS Baltimore IT Academy/Transformation School #378 MS/HS Baltimore Freedom Academy Middle/High School #423 MS/HS Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology #339 MS/HS Baltimore Rising Star Academy at Laurence G. Paquin #344 MS NACA Freedom and Democracy II School #349 MS/HS Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy #334 MS Northeast Middle School #49 MS Friendship Academy of Science and Technology #338 MS/HS Stadium School #15 MS National Academy Foundation School #421 MS/HS The Reach! Partnership School #341 MS/HS The Crossroads School #323 MS Vanguard Collegiate Middle School #374 MS/HS William C. March Middle School #263 MS

NOTE: Fashion, Architecture and Design Middle/High School (FAD), MS/HS, location to be determined

16 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE ion A ols by H lo Sch h Excel FrancisAcademy at M. Wood HighSch Career Academy School Institute ofBusinessand Entrepreneurship#435 Independence SchoolLocal IHighSchool#333 HighSchool #425 Heritage Green Street Academy #377 Forest Park HighSchool#406 Friendship Academy of Science and Technology #338 Friendship Academy ofEngineeringand Technology #339 Frederick DouglassHighSchool#450 Fashion, Architecture andDesignMiddle/HighSchool(FAD) Edmondson-Westside HighSchool#400 Digital HarborHighSchool#416 Coppin Academy HighSchool#432 ConneXions CommunityLeadership Academy HighSchool#325 Civitas Middle/HighSchool#343 City NeighborsCharterHighSchool#376 Carver Vocational-Technical HighSchool#454 Bluford DrewJemisonSTEM Academy West #364 Baltimore Talent DevelopmentHighSchool#428 Baltimore Schoolforthe Arts #415 Baltimore Polytechnic Institute #403 DiplomaPlusHighSchool#365 Baltimore Liberation Baltimore LeadershipSchoolfor Young Women #348 Baltimore Freedom Academy #423 Baltimore CommunityHighSchool#367 Baltimore CityCollege#480 Baltimore Antioch DiplomaPlusHighSchool#366 Augusta Fells Instituteof Savage Visual Arts HighSchool#430 Acheivement HarborCitySchool#413 Academy at Academy forCollegeandCareerExplora i g N ame and# #854 o

For more information, call theOffice of StudentPlacement at 410-396-8600 orvisit www.baltimorecityschools.org c t tion High#427 ool #178 T School MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS ype of HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS School Youth Opportunity Academy #858 Western HighSchool#407 W.E.B. DuBoisHighSchool#418 Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy #429 Vanguard MiddleSchool #374 Collegiate The Reach!Partnership School#341 Southside Academy #181 Renaissance Academy #433 Reginald F. LewisHighSchool#419 Paul LaurenceDunbarHighSchool#414 Patterson HighSchool#405 Northwestern HighSchool#401 New Era Academy #422 National Academy Foundation School#421 NACA Freedom andDemocracy IISchool#349 Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical HighSchool#410 Masonville CoveCommunity Academy #239 MS/HS Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Sciences Middle/HighMaritime Industries Academy #431 School #331 Learning Inc. #857 KASA BaltimoreCollegePrepara N ame and# tory Middle/HighSchool#342 tory T School MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS MS/HS ype of HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS

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Academy for College and Career Friendship Academy of Engineering and Exploration #427 MS/HS Lottery Technology #339 MS/HS Lottery Achievement Academy at Harbor City School #413 HS Referral Friendship Academy of Science and MS/HS Lottery Technology #338 Afya Public Charter School #337 MS Separate Application Garrison Middle School #42 MS Lottery Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts HS Lottery High School #430 Green Street Academy #377 MS/HS Lottery Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus High School #366 MS/HS Lottery Heritage High School #425 HS Lottery

Baltimore City College High School #480 HS Entrance Criteria Independence School Local I High School #333 HS Lottery

Baltimore Community High School #367 MS/HS Lottery Institute of Business and HS Lottery Entrepreneurship High School #435 Baltimore Freedom Academy #423 MS/HS Lottery KASA Baltimore College Preparatory MS/HS Lottery Baltimore IT Academy/ MS/HS Lottery Middle/High School #342 Transformation School #378 Learning Inc. #857 HS Referral Baltimore Leadership MS/HS Separate Application School for Young Women #348 Maritime Industries Academy #431 HS Lottery Baltimore Liberation MS/HS Lottery Maryland Academy of Technology and Health MS/HS Lottery Diploma Plus High School #365 Sciences Middle/High School #331 Masonville Cove Community Academy #239 HS Lottery Baltimore Polytechnic Institute #403 HS Entrance Criteria Mergenthaler HS Entrance Criteria Baltimore Rising Star Academy at MS Referral Vocational-Technical High School #410 Laurence G. Paquin #344 Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School #66 ES/MS Entrance Criteria Baltimore School For The Arts #415 HS Separate Application NACA Freedom and Democracy II School #349 MS/HS Lottery Baltimore Talent Development High School #428 HS Lottery National Academy Foundation #421 MS/HS Interview and Lottery Bluford Drew Jemison MS Separate Application STEM Academy #334 New Era Academy #422 MS/HS Lottery

Bluford Drew Jemison MS/HS Lottery Northeast Middle School #49 MS Lottery STEM Academy West #364 Northwestern High School #401 HS Lottery Booker T. Washington Middle School for the MS Lottery Arts #130 Patterson High School #405 HS Entrance Criteria and Lottery Career Academy #854 HS Referral Paul Laurence Dunbar High School #414 HS Entrance Criteria Carver Vocational-Technical High School #454 HS Entrance Criteria Reginald F. Lewis High School #419 HS Lottery City Neighbors Charter High School #376 HS Lottery Renaissance Academy #433 HS Lottery Civitas Middle/High School #343 MS/HS Lottery Roland Park Elementary/Middle School #233 ES/MS Entrance Criteria ConneXions Community MS/HS Lottery Leadership Academy High School #325 Southside Academy #181 HS Lottery Coppin Academy High School #432 HS Lottery Stadium School Middle School #15 MS Lottery

Digital Harbor High School #416 HS Lottery The Crossroads School #323 MS Separate Application

Edmondson-Westside High School #400 HS Entrance Criteria The Reach! Partnership School #341 MS/HS Lottery

Excel Academy at HS Referral Vanguard Collegiate Middle School #374 MS/HS Lottery Francis M. Wood High School #178 Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy #429 HS Lottery Fashion, Architecture and Design MS/HS Lottery Middle/High School (FAD) W.E.B. DuBois High School #418 HS Lottery Forest Park High School #406 HS Lottery Western High School #407 HS Entrance Criteria

Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School #76 ES/MS Entrance Criteria William C. March Middle School #263 MS Lottery

Frederick Douglass High School #450 HS Separate Application and Youth Opportunity Academy #858 HS Referral Lottery

18 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE serving middle and high school students. students. school high and middle serving program and school each of profiles school detailed features guide The options. school high and middle Choose YourSchool profil r School NameandNumber ea

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Grade Grouping din H Baltimore Schools CityPublic #407 Western HighSchool Science Environmental Science and Forensic Studies, African-American Literature, in Literature, African-American dance; Innovative electives: Women band, chorus, nine art courses, drama, Spanish); Rich Fine Arts program: Languages (Chinese, French, Russian, History; Four-year sequence of Foreign U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. Human Geography, Spanish, Statistics, 2D-Design, Calculus, Biology, English, are enrolled; AP courses include: Art percent of students in grades 10–12 Placement (AP) program in which 46 to Game Design; Extensive Advanced Research Methods, Logic, Introduction Mathematics (STEM) courses: Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering and ProGram HIGHlts tHematIc School. Ribbon School and National Blue Ribbon recognition as both a Maryland Blue educating young women earned it lifelong bonds. Western’s success in unique learning experience that creates and leadership abilities, and it offers a develop their academic, artistic, athletic provides young women opportunities to the challenges of the future. Western skills, knowledge and values to meet citizens and lifelong learners with the become culturally enriched, responsible Western strives to enable its students to a pioneer in women’s public education. Founded in 1844, Western High School is In oUrworD ouse Dates andTimes HIGH scHool For more information, call theOffice of StudentPlacement at 410-396-8600 orvisit www.baltimorecityschools.org oUrse anD is a compilation of City Schools Schools City of compilation a is s e g p entrance crItera

2011–12 • t a MIDDLE ANDHIGHSCHooLGUIDE E he Northrop Grumman Corporation University, St. Paul’s School for Girls and Towson University, Morgan State PartnersHIPs Badminton, Tennis and Track Track, Modern Dance, Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming, JV Swimming, Varsity Indoor Basketball, JV Basketball, Varsity Varsity Volleyball, JV Volleyball, Varsity Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer, a Association Spanish Club and Student Government Art Honor Society, Robotics Club, Modern Dance Troupe, National Environmental Club, It’s Academic, Chinese Heritage Club, Debate Team, 24 clubs including: Chess Club, extracUrrIclar a in education courses to prepare students for a career Teacher Academy of Maryland with ProGrams career anDtecHnoloG Peer Tutoring and Summer Prep Program School for Girls, National Honor Society Leadership Program with St. Paul’s Programs, Black Engineers’ Society, after-school program, STEM Intern CollegeBound Foundation, 9th Period and school counseling program, Academy; Comprehensive guidance Preparatory programs and Teacher Accelerated College Preparatory, College sUPPort servIces a nrollment Type tHletIc ProGrams caDemIc enrHmentan ge s nortHwest s: i ctIvtes ch y

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Academy for College and Career Address: 1300 W. 36th St. Exploration #427 Baltimore, MD 21211 A 410-396-7607 cademy for C In Our Words Academic Enrichment and Phone: Academy for College and Career Support Services Principal: Quinhon Goodlowe Exploration High School (ACCE) Advanced Placement Program, 21st- inspires students to develop a love of Century Careers and Student Support Web Site: learning, a positive direction in their Center www.baltimorecityschools.org/427 lives and a belief in their own abilities Career and Technology Grades Served: 6, 7, 9 - 12 to succeed academically and in 21st- Programs Will eventually serve grades 6 - 12. ollege and C areer Exploration #427 century careers. ACCE makes learning College and Career Thursdays take relevant by encouraging students place 10 days a year and allow students Uniform Description: In the 2011-12 to dream of their futures and what to take trips to local colleges and school year ACCE will have grades they can become; to learn in small businesses, hear speakers and build 6 and 7 and grades 9 - 12. All students classes with enthusiastic and talented career skills. must wear tan khaki pants (that are teachers; to experience the “real world” made of a twill material) or dress through internships, job shadowing, Extracurricular Activities slacks, with their academy-specific college activities and professional Extended Day Programs, Mentoring ACCE polo shirt. (Note: 7th grade color mentors; and to succeed in school, in Programs, World Language Lab, Student to be determined.) college, and as they build careers and Government, Student Ambassadors, ACCE Prep (6th) Light Blue; Prep Phase lives. Iesha, a 2010 ACCE graduate, said Debate, Media Production, ACCE Radio/ I (9th) White; Prep Phase II (10th) Gray it best, “ACCE made me realize who I Newspaper, Drumming, Ceramics, (or white); Intermediate (11th) Black wanted to be, where I was going and Dance, Poetry Club how I was going to get there.” Parents, (or white); Advanced (12th) Blue (or white). too, have a lot to say about ACCE. As Athletic Programs one parent said, “I believe in ACCE Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, Enrollment (2009-10): 403 because I’ve seen what it has done Track and Field, Softball, Baseball, for my son. They use a college prep Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Bus Lines: 22, 27 program to prepare my son for success.” Cheerleading Bell Schedule: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Thematic Course and Partnerships Program Highlights ACCE is operated by the Mayor’s Career Awareness helps students create Office of Employment Development a professional portfolio and exposes and the Johns Hopkins University them to the college and financial aid Institute for Policy Studies. Other process. Internship-Experience, Career partners include: Young Audiences of Education I & II, helps students build Maryland, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore knowledge, understanding and skills in City Police Department, Center Stage, the context of authentic work. Summer Hamden Family Center, University of Jobs provides annual paid summer work Maryland Medical Center, Morgan State and learning experiences for students University and Loyola University in 14 and older. Maryland.

OPEN HOUSE 11/16/10 • 5:30 p.m. 11/20/10 • 10 a.m. 11/30/10 • 6 p.m.

20 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE SOUTHEAST REFERRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Achievement Academy at Address: 2555 Harford Rd. Harbor City High School #413 Baltimore, MD 21211

In Our Words Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-6241 Achievement Academy at Harbor City Programs Principal: Tajah Gross High School (Achievement Academy) Our Career Research and Development is an alternative school that provides Program (CRD) promotes job readiness Web Site: under-credited students with an skills and helps place students in jobs. www.baltimorecityschools.org/413 accelerated program of study that Extracurricular Activities Grades Served: overage and prepares them for the challenges of a undercredited globally competitive, technologically Martial Arts, Chess Club, Technology Club, Debate Team, Art Club, Music advanced and culturally diverse 21st- Uniform Description: Khaki bottoms Club, For Sisters Only, Boys to Men century society. We cultivate lifelong and light blue oxford shirts with learners and productive citizens who Athletic Programs embroidered school logo. achieve in college, careers and other Flag Football, Girls’ Volleyball, post-secondary opportunities. In the Enrollment (2009-10): 352 Basketball, Co-ed Soccer, Baseball words of one student, “Achievement Bus Lines: 19, 22 Academy sets limits and teaches Partnerships Bell Schedule: lessons, all in the name of love. When Partners In Progress; CollegeBound 8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and something is wrong, they even come to Foundation; Historic East Baltimore 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. our house. They want our good to be Community Action Coalition, Inc.; better and our better to be best!” College Summit; Girl Scouts of America; United Trust Financial; Counseling; Thematic Course and Program Highlights Giant Foods; Goodwill Industries; H arbor C ity igh School #413 at cademy Full Inclusion Program, APEX Credit Woodstock Job Corps Center Recovery, 30/30/30 Acceleration Model, Career Research and Development Program, Learning to Work Program Internships, Work Study, Job Placement, Career Coaches, Behavior chievement A chievement

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Academic Enrichment and Support Services Reading Specialists and Interventions (for non-readers and struggling readers), CollegeBound Specialists, College Summit Program, Morgan State University Tutors

OPEN HOUSE American Education Week 11/15/10 - 11/19/10 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 21 MIDDLE school Separate APPLICATION northEAST

Afya Public Charter School Address: 2800 Brendan Ave. #337 Baltimore, MD 21213 A William McKenna fya C harter Public School #337 IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Principal: Afya Public Charter School is a middle Support Services Web Site: school dedicated to fostering the Comprehensive advisory program www.afyabaltimore.org health and wellness of Baltimore’s for academic support, team building early adolescents as we prepare our and high school readiness; Paths to Grades Served: 6 - 8 students for success in high school and Pax; after-school tutoring; extended Uniform Description: Clothing that beyond. Afya supports and nurtures learning opportunities for literacy and permits full participation in physical students through rigorous classroom mathematics; creative arts, fitness activities throughout the day, made of instruction from certified, experienced and cultural clubs during the school fabrics that breathe and dry quickly teachers. At Afya, students are given day; enrichment courses in science, (e.g.,Target C9 line, Under Armour, regular opportunities to think critically, social studies and technology; foreign etc.); athletic shoes. be physically active and interact language constructively with peers. Afya (which Enrollment (2010-11): 325 means “health” in Swahili) offers Extracurricular Activities students and their families a middle Unchained Talent (performing arts), Bus Lines: 15 visual arts, National Academic League grades education that engages the Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. adolescent learner by focusing on the Athletic Programs intellectual, physical and nutritional health of our students every day. Soccer, Flag Football, Cross Country Applying to Afya requires a separate Running, Basketball, Track and Field application form. To obtain an Partnerships application visit our web site at The Baltimore Ravens, NFL Play 60, www.afyabaltimore.org or call Union Memorial Hospital, The Abell 410-736-8980. Foundation Thematic Course and Program Highlights The Afya academic program is designed to prepare our students for success in high school and beyond. Our curriculum is based on state and national standards and differentiated to meet the needs of each student. Our curriculum also teaches habits of a healthy lifestyle so our students are physically active every day in a variety of ways. Through our advisory program, students receive consistent and personalized academic support.

OPEN HOUSE 11/19/10 • 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 12/3/10 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 12/10/10 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Address: 1500 Harlem Ave. Visual Arts High School #430 Baltimore, MD 21217

IN OUR WORDS guidance counselors and a Student Phone: 410-396-7701 At Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Support Team that all contribute to Principal: Lionel Jackson Visual Arts, we believe in tapping into the wrap-around services available to the potential of all students and helping students and families. Web Site: them reach and achieve their greatest www.baltimorecityschools.org/430 desires academically, socially and Career and Technology Programs Grades Served: 9 - 12 emotionally. Through vigorous support, Our career pathways include it is our vision and mission that every Uniform Description: Burgundy polo Foundations of Art, Drawing, Painting, child succeeds at Augusta Fells Savage shirt and khaki uniform-style pants or Mixed Media, Photography, Graphic Institute of Visual Arts. Mickesha skirts. Design and Independent Art Studio. Wellington, a 12th grade student and Our technology pathways include Class of 2011 student co-advisor, says, Enrollment (2009-10): 639 Introduction to Technology, CISCO, “I love that the academic program here (Hardware, Software, and Networking), Bus Lines: 10, 23, 15 at Augusta Fells are so well organized CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and and put together. You can see that the Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. isual A rts H igh School #430 Design), Multimedia and Gaming, staff really has high expectations of Television Production, Interactive the students, and they won’t accept Media Production, Communication anything less than our very best work.” and Broadcast Technology and Lakeisha Taylor, a 12th grade student, IT Networking Academy (CISCO). says, “what I like most about being a student at Augusta Fells Savage Extracurricular Activities Institute of Visual Arts is that they Some of our academic extracurricular provide each student the opportunity activities include SAT Prep, Augusta to shine and showcase our individual Fells Writers and MATH Labs. Some talents. We also have a really great of our non-academic extracurricular athletics program.” activities include Music, Anime/ Drawing, Glee, Step Team and Dance. Thematic Course and Program Highlights Athletic Programs The thematic course of education JV & Varsity Football, Basketball, at Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Badminton, Boys’ and Girls’ Track, Visual Arts is to assert the fundamental of V Institute Savage Fells ugusta

Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Lacrosse A values of education, creativity and communication. We connect art and Partnerships technology as essential to life, the Augusta Fells Savage Institute of continuous search for knowledge and Visual Arts enjoys many business and authentic analysis of ideas. community partnerships. Organizations committed to Augusta Fells offer Academic Enrichment and Support Services programs that provide extended Augusta Fells Savage Institute of learning opportunities that include OPEN HOUSE Visual Arts offers many honors and AP adult education, providing exposure 11/17/10 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. classes. Support services include an to surrounding colleges, access to on-site, full time health clinic, mental healthcare and insurance and a thriving health counselors, a school psychologist, Parent Teacher Association. For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 23 MIDDLE/HIGH school LOTTERY SOUTHEAST

Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus Address: 2555 Harford Rd. High School #366 Baltimore, MD 21218 Baltimore A ntioch D iploma Plus H igh School #366 IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-642-2021 Our school is a community of students, Support Services Principal: Danielle Green staff and parents who share a passion Students participate in sessions for developing our young adult learners twice a week, where they receive Web Site: into the next global leaders of the 21st information and guidance around www.baltimorecityschools.org/366 century. What makes Antioch unique is social development, college and career Grades Served: 8 - 12 its focus on providing a non-traditional readiness. Through our Student Office approach to learning that is project- of Support, students receive help with Uniform Description: Students are based. It is an academic program that socio-emotional and academic concerns. required to wear the Antioch uniform incorporates a variety of mediums for shirt (gray or black) along with black, students who are overage and under- Extracurricular Activities khaki or jean bottoms. Young ladies credited to accelerate during their high Catwalk (Etiquette Program), Student have the option of wearing plain khaki school experience. In addition, Antioch Government, Men Speak and Women skirts, pants or jumpers that hang provides an academically rigorous Speak at or below the knee. No fishnet or curriculum that prepares students to multicolored stockings are allowed. Athletic Programs enter post-secondary options, college and career ready. Our supportive school Flag Football (Boys), Soccer (Co-ed), Enrollment (2009-10): 172 Track & Field (Co-ed), BaskebBall (Boys culture and effective supports are key Bus Lines: 19, 55 essentials that provide wrap-around and Girls), Baseball (Boys), Softball services that address the young adult (Girls) Bell Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. learner as a whole. Partnerships Thematic Course and Child First Authority, Inc., United Program Highlights Sisters, PNC Bank, Jewel House Students participate in an accelerated program with course offerings in trimester sessions. Students receive credits through a variety of options including credit recovery, blended learning and online learning.

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Baltimore City College Address: 3220 The Alameda #480 Baltimore, MD 21218

IN OUR WORDS subjects and to master critical thinking Phone: 410-396-6557 Baltimore City College, the third oldest processes and acquire intercultural Principal: Cindy Harcum public high school in the nation, offers a awareness. Entering the IB Certificate college preparatory program of study in or prestigious IB Diploma program in Web Site: www.baltimorecitycollege.us the liberal arts. As a citywide, magnet the upper grades provides access to 30 high school for Baltimore City Public advanced studies courses. By grades Grades Served: 9 - 12

Schools, “City” is the only high school 11 and 12, students engage in the more Uniform Description: There is no ollege #480 to offer the prestigious International rigorous two-year expansion of the IB, uniform, but students should wear Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB), an that requires an in-depth study of world attire in accordance with the City internationally recognized curriculum topics, literature, languages, scientific and Schools dress code outlined in the mathematical ideas. requiring students to apply knowledge 2010-11 Code of Conduct. and understanding within and beyond predetermined subject groups. This is Academic Enrichment and Enrollment (2009-10): 1,331 Support Services consistent with our 169-year history of Bus Lines: 3, 22, 44 producing local, regional and national In addition to the International Baccalaureate, City offers students the C ity Baltimore leaders in government, politics, business Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. and the arts. Our graduates include a opportunity to study abroad through its Nobel Laureate, three Congressional foreign language offerings. SAT tutoring Medal of Honor winners, Pulitzer Prize and peer tutoring are also available for and Emmy Award winners, senators, all students. Every student at City is congressmen, governors, mayors, also assigned an advisor that follows the professional athletes and prominent student for all four of their years. College persons in the arts, theater, film and advising is offered as a focused form of television. Our school motto is “Palmam counseling, separate from the social and Qui Meruit Ferat,” which means “Honor emotional guidance that all students to the one who earns it,” and reflects our receive. commitment to hard work and excellence. Extracurricular Activities Thematic Course and Marching Knights Band, City College Program Highlights Choir, Speech & Debate, Mock Trial, Baltimore City College is an IB World Student Government, National Honor School. As a liberal arts, citywide magnet Society, Mock Trial, Model United high school in Baltimore City Public Nations, Collegian Newspaper, Schools, City College provides college Yearbook, Catwalk preparatory programming with focused studies in the International Baccalaureate Athletic Programs and Advanced Placement programs. IB Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, in grades 9 and 10 is titled Middle Years, Swimming, Volleyball, Baseball, and is an inclusive program of study Softball, Track and Field, Cross Country, required of all students. In grades 9 and Wrestling, Tennis, Badminton 10, International Baccalaureate is an approach to learning that teaches students OPEN HOUSE to understand the interrelatedness of core 11/18/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Baltimore Community High School Address: 6820 Fait Ave. #367 Baltimore, MD 21224 Baltimore C IN OUR WORDS environment and benefit from a second Phone: 443-642-2035 Baltimore Community High School chance at success. Principal: Brian Jones provides a highly structured, supportive Thematic Course and environment and atmosphere free of Program Highlights Web Site: negative labels. The school offers two www.baltimorecityschools.org/367 Baltimore Community High School is an programs for students: the middle ommunity H igh School #367 alternative accelerated, project-based Grades Served: 8 - 12 school track for students between educational program for young people the ages of 14 - 16 who have not met ages 14 - 21 with 12 credits or less. Uniform Description: Boys: gray the middle school requirements; and These students have dropped out of slacks; navy blue polo shirt; black belt; the accelerated high school program school or are likely to drop out due to black socks; black dockers shoes. Girls: for students ages 16 - 21 who are insufficient progress. The middle school gray pleated shirt; navy blue polo shirt; overage and under-credited. Our program targets students who are 14 - black knee-highs; black dockers shoes. school believes that attention to the 16 who have not met the requirements No tennis shoes are allowed. whole child requires a small, intimate to complete middle school, while the setting. Programs offered at the school Enrollment (2009-10): 159 high school program targets students challenge each student to explore who are 16 - 21. Students may have Bus Lines: 10, 22, 23, 40 their personal and academic potential an opportunity to earn a high school within our evolving democracy and Bell Schedule: 7:40 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. diploma within two to three years changing world. Our school offers depending on credits earned at the unique educational services to time of enrollment. re-engage youth in a supportive and nurturing academic environment. The Academic Enrichment and model accommodates young people Support Services who are overage for the traditional Project-based learning, college school setting. Baltimore Community preparation courses, leadership High School has been a successful development workshops educational institution for students Career and Technology who have the desire to return to school Programs after dropping out, as well as students College preparatory classes likely to drop out due to insufficient academic progress. The model uses Extracurricular Activities an accelerated curriculum that allows Fashion Club, Student Government, students to receive credits toward a Yearbook, Ski Club, Game Club, Fitness high school diploma. Completion of Club, Business Club, Prom Committee, an individualized program resulting Graduation Committee and a host of in graduation can take an estimated other activities are available. 24 months, depending on the number Athletic Programs of credits a student has at the time The school partners with Patterson of enrollment. Baltimore Community High School for athletic programs. High School is committed to creating OPEN HOUSE an environment in which young people Partnerships 11/9/10 • 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. who have been met by negative Partner In Progress, U.S Coast Guard challenges can successfully achieve a 11/18/10 • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. high school diploma, find a hope-filled 11/30/10 • 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 12/3/10 • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. 26 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE MIDDLE/HIGH SOUTHEAST LOTTERY school

Baltimore Freedom Academy Address: 1601 E. Lombard St. #423 Baltimore, MD 21231

IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 443-642-2158 Baltimore Freedom Academy was founded Programs Principal: Noel Green in 2003 on the ideal that young people Students attending Freedom Academy can make positive change in their world start the 9th grade on July 5, 2011. This Web Site: when given the chance to do so. Our extended school year prepares students www.baltimorefreedomacademy.org students engage in educational activities for the rigors of a college preparatory that develop their problem-solving skills program. Additionally, all high school Grades Served: 6 - 12

students are required to complete a #423 cademy and build their self-confidence as learners. Uniform Description: High school Service Internship, 125 service learning By providing a curriculum and culture students wear khaki uniform bottoms hours and up to four specialized credits centered on social justice and activism, and a white oxford uniform shirt in order to graduate from the Baltimore Baltimore Freedom Academy prepares embroidered with the school logo Freedom Academy. its students to immediately participate in available at an authorized vendor only. positively transforming themselves and Middle school students wear navy blue their communities. Extracurricular Activities Baltimore Freedom Academy has a fully uniform bottoms and a blue oxford uniform shirt embroidered with the Thematic Course and functioning after-school program which Program Highlights incorporates the arts through music, school logo available at an authorized The Baltimore Freedom Academy choir and dance in addition to a range vendor only. All male students are expected to wear a navy and gray tie. community code, “We Learn, We Lead, of other programs including but not A Freedom Baltimore We Serve,” forms the basis for all limited to: Debate, Men’s and Women’s Enrollment (2009-10): 564 schoolwide and classroom expectations. Mentoring, Boxing, Martial Arts, African These core values are integrated Percussion, Chess and many others. Bus Lines: 21, 7, 10, 30 throughout our school culture and are Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. emphasized through problem-based Athletic Programs Alternate School Calendar – 9th grade learning. We utilize Expeditionary Baltimore Freedom Academy is a fully students have an extended school year Learning as a model that is designed sanctioned member of the Baltimore City at the Baltimore Freedom Academy. The to promote critical thinking, skills and Schools athletic league. We offer Public first day of school for the class of 2015 is habits, academic achievement and Tackle Football, Men’s and Women’s July 5, 2011. personal development through the use Basketball, Track and Field, Baseball, of in-depth investigations that engage Softball, Volleyball and Soccer. Students students in community, projects and compete against other Baltimore City service. An expedition brings experts into public charter and traditional schools. the classroom, takes students into the field and engages students in real world Partnerships learning experiences. Baltimore Freedom Academy has several key partners who support its Academic Enrichment and programming, including but not limited Support Services to: University of Maryland School of Law Peer tutoring, community mentors and (law classes facilitated by law students) Title I enrichment programming after and University of Baltimore Early College school and on weekends provides students partnership. multiple opportunities to master academic OPEN HOUSE standards. Each student is also paired with Middle school: 12/8/10 • 6 p.m. a faculty advisor to help them and their High school: 12/1/10 • 6 p.m. families to navigate middle and high school.

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Baltimore IT Academy Address: 900 Woodbourne Ave. #378 Baltimore, MD 21212 Baltimore I T A IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 443-642-2067 Baltimore IT Academy is a Programs Principal: Mehmet Gurbuz Transformation School that opened in The career-oriented curriculum focuses the fall of 2010. This combined middle/ on math and information technologies, Web Site: high school has a career-oriented and prepares students for professions in www.baltimorecityschools.org/378 curriculum. these fields. Upon graduation, students apply for certification as information Grades Served: 6 - 8 cademy #378 Thematic Course and technology professionals, specializing Will eventually serve grades 6 - 12. Program Highlights in the fields of software development, Uniform Description: All students will be enrolled each year network administration and computer To be determined. in core subject areas: language arts, systems. math and science. In addition, Baltimore Enrollment (2009-10): New school. IT Academy offers semester-long Opened 2010 - 11 school year. courses in art, music and physical and Bus Lines: 36 health education. In 8th grade, students can take the International Computer Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Driver License exam. Once passed, they choose one of the following IT tracks: IT specialist, developer or system/network administrator.

Academic Enrichment and Support Services All classes, including core subject areas, incorporate key computer applications in classroom instruction, allowing students to gain essential computer skills, such as keyboarding and using Microsoft Office Tools. Students also learn a basic computer program based on the National Education Technology Standards. Students use these IT tools as an additional resource for math and reading instruction, and as a first step in learning more advanced IT programming.

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Baltimore Leadership School Address: 128 W. Franklin St. for Young Women #348 Baltimore, MD 21201

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-642-2048 The Baltimore Leadership School for Support Services Principal: Lorna Hanley Young Women (BLSYW) prepares young The Baltimore Leadership School for women of Baltimore for success in college Young Women’s curriculum emphasizes Web Site: www.blsyw.org and life. The school engages students science, technology, engineering and in learning through a strong academic math areas in which women are typically Grades Served: 6 - 8 culture and innovative teaching practices underrepresented. In addition to a strong Will eventually serve grades 6 - 12. focus on rigor in the classroom, we are essential to the development of the whole Uniform Description: BLSYW kilt, with passionate about assisting our students young woman—emotionally, physically BLSYW vest, BLSYW polo shirt or BLSYW in the development of the leader within. and scholastically. BLSYW cultivates cardigan. self-confidence, individuality and a strong We have created an awesome leadership #348 oung Women sense of community responsibility. The development curriculum, which includes Enrollment (2009-10): 121 young women of the BLSYW demonstrate a leadership speaker’s series and a Bus Lines: 3, Lightrail leadership at every level—self, school and leadership advisory course, and every society. student is required to complete three Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Student-led conferences per school year. Thematic Course and Our school is simply a celebration, a Program Highlights celebration of the girl child. We celebrate The Baltimore Leadership School for her! Her totality, her vitality and her Young Women college prep curriculum reality. is founded on the principles of student- centered learning, collaboration and Extracurricular Activities eadership School for Y eadership School for formative assessments. The school Debate Team, Chess, Dance, Girl Scouts, has an innovative and comprehensive GET (Girls Engaged in Technology), academic program that is engaging, fun BLSYW Steppers, BLSYW Book Club and nurtures our students’ intellectual curiosity. Our relaxed, supportive learning Athletic Programs environment encourages students to Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Baltimore L Baltimore take risks, be themselves and experience Rowing academic excellence. We integrate the latest research on girls’ learning into every aspect of our school. We enrich the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum in breadth, depth and delivery. Our curriculum develops strong-minded, independent thinking; offers strategies for problem solving; and helps create skills in responsible decision making.

OPEN HOUSE 12/2/10 • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus Address: 2801 N. Dukeland St. High School #365 Baltimore, MD 21216 Baltimore L iberation D iploma Plus H igh #365 IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-642-2055 Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High Support Services Principal: Michael Manning School (BLDP) provides overage and Coach Class, HSA Mastery under-credited students an opportunity (Day and Evening), Twilight School Web Site: to earn credits and graduate on an www.baltimorecityschools.org/365 accelerated pathway. Students at BLDP Extracurricular Activities Grades Served: 8 - 12 can earn up to 15 credits a year and Athletic Programs: Baltimore Liberation graduate in two years. In addition, The Diploma Plus students who are Uniform Description: No uniform, but school offers a future focus component interested in participating in athletics students must adhere to the Baltimore that provides experiences to students are allowed to participate on Institute City Public Schools dress code. so they will be prepared for academia at of Business and Entrepreneurship and Enrollment (2009-10): 170 the collegiate level and be competitive ConneXions teams. Intramural sports include: Flag Football, Dance Dance in the global workforce. In the words of Bus Lines: 22, 52, 16, 51 one of our students, Pernell Mason, “I Revolution, Lacrosse, Basketball, came to this school because I can take Badminton, Volleyball, Baseball, Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. a lot of classes and I can finish in two Softball and Kickball. years.” Partnerships Thematic Course and WAR: Women Accepting Responsibility Program Highlights is a comprehensive wellness program Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus for women and young men whose lives High School offers the courses that are have been shattered by crisis. needed to earn a Maryland high school All Walks of Life is a program to help diploma. Students who attend Baltimore address health, mental wellness and Liberation Diploma Plus High School Community Integration. have the advantage of earning the New Visions is a mentoring program to required credits at an accelerated pace, address students’ academic and social/ potentially earning 15 credits in a year. emotional needs.

OPEN HOUSE 12/3/10 • 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

30 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE NORTHwest entrance criteria HIGH SCHOOL

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute #403 Address: 1400 W. Cold Spring Ln. Baltimore, MD 21209

IN OUR WORDS is that EVERY student will go to a four Phone: 410-396-7026 Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly) has year college or university. Principal: Matthew Woolston a 126-year tradition of providing the best math, science and engineering education to Academic Enrichment and Web Site: Support Services the best and brightest minds in Baltimore www.baltimorecityschools.org/403 City. Our students study in an environment Ingenuity, Advanced Placement, Worthy, that facilitates academic achievement. Just College Bound, Saturday School, First Grades Served: 9 - 12 Robotics, MESA, Society of Black listen to what they are saying: Poly polo shirt, Engineers, National Honor Society, Uniform Description: “The multiple AP classes prepare me sweatshirt or button-down oxford with Algebra Project for college, so when I get there I will tan pants. be ahead of the game. Poly Pride Deep Extracurricular Activities Inside.” – Cadeesha Graham Enrollment (2009-10): 1,615 Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, “Our academic classes have been Cheerleading, Math Club, It’s Academic Bus Lines: 33, 38, 22, 27, 44 broadened this year, so coach classes are Club, Fitness Club, Students Helping booming because students are becoming Other People, Environmental Club, Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. more concerned about their academic Robotics Club success.” – Iyonna Campbell “I really appreciate colleges coming to Athletic Programs visit us upperclassmen and recruiting us The largest sports program in Baltimore Baltimore Polytechnic Institute #403 Institute Polytechnic Baltimore for their schools.” – Dymond Jackson City is fielded by the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. In the fall, we have Thematic Course and Program Highlights Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Volleyball, Poly is a citywide school that specializes Cross Country Running and Boys’ in the subjects of math, science and Football. In the winter, students may engineering. For that reason the senior participate in Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, year at Poly is spent by taking extra Swimming, Indoor Track and Wrestling. classes in one of those three subjects. In the spring, our athletes engage in To help you make an informed decision Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track, Tennis, in your senior year, we make sure that Lacrosse, Boys’ Baseball, Girls’ Softball you have had ample classes in all three and Badminton. The highlight of every subjects before you have to decide year is the annual Poly-City football game where to focus. All students take three that takes place at M&T Bank Stadium. engineering classes, four math classes Partnerships and three science classes in their first UMBC, Morgan State University, Johns three years. For students looking for Hopkins University, Baltimore Ravens, even more of a challenge, there is the Commercial Interiors, Center of Marine Ingenuity Program that focuses on Biotechnology, National Aquarium, advanced math and science classes. Treemendous Maryland, Maryland Poly has 14 Advanced Placement classes Historic Trust ranging from Calculus to Art History. Even if you are not in AP classes you will OPEN HOUSE be in honors classes. Poly is a college 10/24/10 • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. preparatory institution so the expectation 11/3/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Baltimore Rising Star Academy at Address: 2200 Sinclair Ln. Laurence G. Paquin* #344 Baltimore, MD 21213 Baltimore R ising Star A IN OUR WORDS Thematic Course and Phone: 443-642-2126 Baltimore Rising Star is a comprehensive Program Highlights Principal: Patricia Shaw alternative program for under-credited, Mental health counseling/social work, overage students and female students on-staff/school psychologist Web Site: expecting children. Rising Star offers www.baltimorecityschools.org/344 Partnerships a unique and age-appropriate learning Grades Served: 6 - 8 environment for its students and their Morgan State University’s Social Work Division, Planned Parenthood, children and families to ensure success Uniform Description: Light blue tops/ Headstart, University of Maryland in a competitive and changing society khaki pants. and work force. Baltimore Rising Star Hospital Staff, Baltimore City has developed new programs to help Community College, Martin Enrollment (2009-10): 126 Luther King Early Headstart and the cademy at L aurence G . Paquin* #344 student parents who have dropped out Bus Lines: 13, 15 and want to return to school. Rising Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Star’s Paquin program offers a range Program Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. of parenting and prenatal classes. The school also has on-site dental and medical services for students.

* Please do not apply directly to this school. Students are assigned through OPEN HOUSE the Alternative Options Placement program which is a part of the City Schools’ 11/17/10 • 5 p.m. Office of Student Placement.

32 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE SOUTHwest Separate APPLICATION HIGH SCHOOL

Baltimore School for the Arts Address: 712 Cathedral St. #415 Baltimore, MD 21201

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-642-5165 The Baltimore School for the Arts is a Support Services Principal: Leslie Shepard four-year high school with a unique The Baltimore School for the Arts mission to provide young people who offers a range of academic enrichment Web Site: www.bsfa.org aspire to a career in the arts with courses: advanced classes in English, Grades Served: 9 - 12 intensive, pre-professional training History, Science, Math and Spanish, in the arts combined with a rigorous, AP classes and dozens of advanced Uniform Description: There is no he A rts #415 college preparatory curriculum. classes in the arts. In addition, the uniform, but students should wear Students at the school pursue one of school provides many support services attire in accordance with the City four disciplines—the visual arts, music to ensure that all students can succeed: Schools dress code outlined in the (vocal or instrumental), theatre (acting coach classes, Saturday classes, Study 2010-11 Code of Conduct. or theatre production) or dance— Hall, tutoring sessions and SAT prep Enrollment (2009-10): 370 along with a challenging academic classes. curriculum. Bus Lines: 3, Light Rail Partnerships Thematic Course and The Baltimore School for the Arts Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 4:10 p.m. Program Highlights regularly works with arts organizations, Working with a distinguished faculty, such as the Baltimore Symphony our students learn the fundamentals Orchestra, the Walters Art Gallery, T School For Baltimore of their artistic discipline in an Everyman Theatre, Centerstage, the environment that emphasizes Baltimore Museum of Art, the Maryland professionalism and scholarship. Historical Society and others. Instructors in the arts are among the region’s leading visual artists, musicians, actors and dancers. The academic faculty is a select group of certified teachers skilled at communicating knowledge and sharing the joy of learning. Nearly 400 students attend the school, coming from schools in and around Baltimore. After graduation, our students gain admission to leading conservatories, art schools, liberal arts colleges and professional companies.

OPEN HOUSE BSA Information Day 10/23/10 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Baltimore Talent Development Address: 1500 Harlem Ave. High School #428 Baltimore, MD 21217 Baltimore T IN OUR WORDS above. For students above grade level, Phone: 443-984-2744 Baltimore Talent Development High our extra supports take them beyond Principal: Laura Schultz School is an innovative high school grade level and expose them to the where our students are the stars. At rigors of college. In addition to supports Web Site: Baltimore Talent Development, we scheduled within the school day, our www.baltimorecityschools.org/428

alent D evelopment H igh School #428 strive to build students’ unique talents students can take part in tutoring, dual Grades Served: 9 - 12 while providing a foundation for enrollment opportunities with Baltimore success in life through our core values City Community College (BCCC) and Uniform Description: 9th grade: gold of integrity, leadership, dedication, mentoring. Baltimore Talent Development polo respect and perseverance—the five with black pants or skirts; 10th grade: Career and Technology points of our star. Small class sizes and Programs black Baltimore Talent Development academy teams provide a supportive Highlights include: Microsoft A+ polo with tan khaki pants or skirts; environment where students can have certification courses, robotics, desktop 11th grade: yellow Baltimore Talent an innovative high school experience publishing, video game design and Development oxford with tan khaki and excel academically and socially. music production. pants or skirts; 12th grade: blue One senior says, “you don’t see too Baltimore Talent Development oxford many schools where you learn and have Extracurricular Activities with tan khaki pants or skirts. fun at the same time. Here you do.” 2010 City Champion Debate Team, Step 490 team, Cheerleading, Speech, Dance Enrollment (2009-10): Thematic Course and Crew, Drama Club, Choir, Spoken Word Program Highlights Bus Lines: 1, 15, 23 Group, Video Game Design, SAT Prep, All 9th grade students are part of small Urban Explorers and others Bell Schedule: 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. interdisciplinary teams and participate in double dose courses in Geometry, Athletic Programs English and a Freshman Seminar that Baltimore Talent Development enhances their skills for success. In the students participate as members of the 9th grade, students select either the Southwestern Sabers athletic teams. Arts Academy or the Sciences Academy. The teams include: JV and Varsity Upperclassmen take all of the standard Football, JV and Varsity Volleyball, core academic courses with either an Cross Country and Track, Softball and Arts or Sciences theme. In addition, Baseball, Lacrosse, Wrestling, Boys’ and all students participate in a year-long Girls’ JV and Varsity Basketball. arts and expression or career-themed enrichment period where they have Partnerships the opportunity to further explore their Johns Hopkins University, YMCA, interests in the Arts and Sciences. Center Stage, Baltimore Clayworks, Academic Enrichment and Capitol Debate League, Digit All Support Services Systems, Urban Video Game Academy, Our innovative curriculum offers Maryland Mentoring Programs, Marriott students at all levels the opportunity Hotel, Bring the Noise, Eye for Change, to succeed. For our students in need Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Everyman OPEN HOUSE of academic support, our double dose Theater, Barnes and Noble, BCCC 11/18/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. provides additional time and strategies 11/20/10 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to help students rise to grade level and

34 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE SOUTHEAST REFERRAL middle school

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy Address: 1130 N. Caroline St. #334 Baltimore, MD 21213

IN OUR WORDS classes are offered, and many of our Phone: 410-276-3095 The Bluford Drew Jemison STEM scholars have already passed the Principal: Kevin Bridgers Academy is committed to providing an High School Assessment (HSA). Our intellectually and academically rigorous small scholarly community of leaders Web Site: www.bdjacademy.org pre-college preparatory education for and achievers participates in an on- 6th to 8th grade male students. The site extended day program that offers Grades Served: 6 - 8 focus of the Academy is to adequately homework assistance and coach classes. Uniform Description: Khaki pants prepare middle school male students (no cargo); brown or black belt (proper #334 cademy to increase their choices in deciding on Career and Technology Programs fitting); white dress shirt; blue and gold their secondary education and ultimately Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy striped tie; navy blue cardigan sweater or their post-secondary education or career T E M A presents a strong emphasis on science, sweater vest; blue blazers; black or brown path. Our goal is the development of technology, engineering and mathematics shoes, Docksiders, or bucks. self-reliant, individually responsible, and offers pre-engineering classes to self-disciplined, well-educated and Enrollment (2009-10): 365 interested students. Students may also morally upright young men. The Bluford participate in the National Foundation for Bus Lines: 21, 5, 36, 19 curriculum is designed to educate Teaching Entrepreneurship. scholars who will meet or exceed college Bell Schedule: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. preparatory school entrance standards. Extracurricular Activities Our focus on Science, Technology, Scholars may join our Choir, Band, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Theater Troupe, Poetry Club, Debate prepares students for college and the Team, Chess Club, Robotics Club, Science 21st century. Club, Rocketry Club, Financial Literacy

Club and much more. Jemison S D rew Bluford Thematic Course and Program Highlights Athletic Programs Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy was the first (STEM) middle school in offers opportunities to participate in Baltimore City. Our scholars receive 220 both interschool and intramural Football, days of instruction, 40 more than what Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Cross is required by the state. We offer an Country, Track and Field, Lacrosse, extended school day and school year, and Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Kickboxing require our scholars to join at least one and Tai Chi. club and one sport. Dinner and snacks are included in our after-school programs. All Partnerships of our scholars are expected to become The Abell Foundation, Annie E. Casey proficient in technology. Our robotics Foundation, Baltimore Gas & Electric, team won first place at the 2009 Atlantic Baltimore Urban Debate League, Johns Coast VEX Championship. Hopkins Health System, Northrop Grumman, Ravens Foundation, The Academic Enrichment and Support Services Strauss Foundation, U.S. Army Research All Bluford scholars are provided many Lab, The Verizon Foundation OPEN HOUSE opportunities to succeed academically 11/17/10 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. and personally. Advanced placement

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Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy Address: 2000 Edgewood St. West #364 Baltimore, MD 21216 Bluford D rew Jemison S In Own Words development. After school, scholars Phone: 443-642-2110 In the 2011-12 school year, Bluford Drew go to study hall before participating in Principal: Monica Dailey Jemison STEM Academy West (Bluford) clubs or sports. will serve grades 6 - 10—and grow in Web Site: www.bdjacademy.org Career and Technology coming years to a full 6th - 12th grade Programs Grades Served: 6 - 10 school. Bluford is an all-male academy All 6th grade scholars take a technology Will eventually serve grades 6 - 12. that boasts a quality atmosphere in a course in keyboarding, Microsoft Office unique setting. Despite the demands and Internet safety and research. Uniform Description: White collared of a rigorous instructional and extra- All scholars in grades 7 and 8 take shirt, Bluford tie, navy blazer, khaki curricular program, our “scholars” Gateway, a certified pre-engineering pants/shorts benefit from high expectations and course that prepares them for training guidance in character development, Enrollment (2009-10): 82

T E M A and coursework in STEM fields. Ninth academic achievement, competitive grade scholars take a pre-engineering Bus Lines: 13, 91 performance, recreational clubs, sports, course called Project Lead the Way, and social decorum and etiquette. Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. 10th-graders have the option of taking cademy West #364 Thematic Course and Cisco programming. By 10th grade, all Program Highlights scholars choose their STEM pathways, Bluford offers pre-engineering and which can lead to certifications, post- technology at every grade level, literacy secondary education and careers in and numeracy across the curriculum. STEM fields. Teams of scholars with the highest Extracurricular Activities honors are taught by teachers of the Vex Robotics, Lego Robotics, Chess next grade level (for example, 6th Club, Martial Arts, Foreign Language, grade honors scholars are taught by Debate, MESA, ACE, NASA Programs 7th grade teachers). A 1:24 teacher- and trips, Young Men’s Choir, Band, to-scholar ratio allows small groups to Drama, Newsletter/Yearbook, School work together to analyze and produce Store/Entrepreneurship solutions to course tasks. Athletic Programs Academic Enrichment and Support Services Football, Basketball, Baseball, Bluford is a proud partner of Swimming, Track, Wrestling, Cross CollegeBound Foundation. Our on-site Country, Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis guidance counselor and CollegeBound Partnerships specialist create personalized programs, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, college and career exploration goals Morgan State University, Coppin State with each scholar. Ninety percent of University, Xavier University, Tuskegee our male staff leads activities and University sports teams after school to provide consistent positive male influences. During the regular school day, middle OPEN HOUSE school scholars take an extra course 11/20/10 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in language arts and math to support 11/30/10 • 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. rigorous literacy and numeracy

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Booker T. Washington Middle School Address: 1301 McCulloh St. for the Arts #130 Baltimore, MD 21217

In Own Words Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-396-7734 Booker T. Washington Middle School for Support Services Principal: Dr. Euna McGruder the Arts provides a world-class education Coach class, mentoring, extended school and produces life-long learner-leaders. day, advisory/student hall Web Site: Reclaiming purpose through resilience, www.baltimorecityschools.org/130 rigor and relationships, students receive Extracurricular Activities a comprehensive education in and Chess Club, Intramural Sports Grades Served: 6 - 8 (Basketball), National Academic League, through the arts, while engaging in a Grade 6: tan/khaki New Leaders in Action, We Imagine, Uniform Description: rigorous and relevant academic program bottoms & hunter green collared polos; Young Audiences that prepares them for high school and Grade 7: tan/khaki bottoms & yellow beyond. Students also benefit from our Athletic Programs collared polos; Grade 8: tan/khaki bottoms newly renovated facility with state-of-the- Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys & orange collared polos. art technology—and the opportunity to Track and Field, Cheerleading work with expert educators and teaching- Enrollment (2009-10): 337 artists. Partnerships Bus Lines: Light Rail, 5, 21, 91, close to Ed Reed (Ravens) Foundation, Maryland Thematic Course and State Center on Metro Line Program Highlights Institute College of Art, Arts Every Day, Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Arts Exploratory Wheel, Music (Band, The Walters Art Museum, Royal Theater Orchestra, Chorus, Musicianship, Theory Heritage committee, Phoenix Lodge and Composition), Dance (Ballet, Jazz, (Food for Thought), YMCA of Central Modern and Ethnic Styles), Theatre Maryland, Mayor’s Office of Employment (Performance and Technical), Visual Development, Woodstock Job Corps Arts (Painting and Drawing, Ceramics, Center, Baltimore City Community iddle School for the A rts #130 M iddle School for . Washington Photography, Digital Media and College Videography), French, Algebra I Booker T Booker

OPEN HOUSE 11/17/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Career Academy* Address: 101 W. 24th St. #854 Baltimore, MD 21218 C areer A In Our Words offers small class sizes, with no more Phone: 410-396-7454 Career Academy is an educational than 15 students in a class. As a non- Principal: Gus Harrington and occupational learning option for traditional high school, it offers project- Baltimore City youth who are 16 - 21 based, experiential learning and allows Web Site: cademy #854 years old. Those who meet admission students to work at their own paces. www.baltimorecityschools.org/854 requirements have the opportunity Students prepare for future success Grades Served: 11 and 12 to excel and build skills for life. The by obtaining a high school diploma, academy prioritizes youth development occupational skills training, career Uniform Description: There is no and focuses on providing each student awareness and college preparation. uniform, but students should wear with a strong academic foundation, attire in accordance with the City while offering various career pathways Academic Enrichment and Schools dress code outlined in the Support Services that promote professional success. In the 2010-11 Code of Conduct. Formal and informal tutoring, Advisory words of current students: Board mentoring, counseling, Internet- “I like Career Academy because it’s very Enrollment (2009-10): 95 based/on-line courses through Apex, structured.” 3, 11, 27, 13, 61 Carnegie credits, GED curricula, Jobs Bus Lines: “The staff really tries to help me become Corps training, Advanced Placement a better person and to be successful.” courses, career preparation “I like the family environment of Career Academy. Everyone seems to care about Career and Technology you.” Programs Woodstock Jobs Corps, paid and unpaid Thematic Course and internships, job shadowing, Apex, career Program Highlights awareness class Students are referred to Career Academy by the Alternative Options program Extracurricular Activities at Baltimore City Public Schools. Student newsletter, Skills USA, Student Career Academy offers three academic Ambassadors tracks: Diploma Plus, Maryland State Department of Education requirements Partnerships and a General Education Certificate Mayor’s Office of Employment using the Test of Adult Basic Education, Development, Woodstock Job Corps students must test into 9th grade math Center, Baltimore City Community and reading. Career Academy also College

* Please do not apply directly to this school. Students are assigned through the OPEN HOUSE Alternative Options Placement Office which is a part of City Schools’ Office of 11/24/10 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Student Placement.

38 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE SOUTHwest entrance criteria HIGH SCHOOL

Carver Vocational-Technical Address: 2201 W. Presstman St. High School #454 Baltimore, MD 21211

In Our Words Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-0553 As the first vocational school in Programs Principal: Kirk Sykes Baltimore, Carver Vocational-Technical Carpentry, Masonry, Cosmetology, High School (Carver) provides Child Care, Business Marketing, Web Site: students with a comprehensive school Finance, and Accounting, CISCO www.baltimorecityschools.org/454 experience. Each day, students are Networking, Computer Aided Drafting Grades Served: 9 - 12 challenged by rigorous instruction and Design (CADD), Graphic Design and participate in a wide range of and Printing, Electrical Wiring, JROTC, Uniform Description: The Carver polo academically and socially enriching Administrative Services, Business shirt with the Carver logo is preferred. extracurricular activities. Carver’s Management, Construction and Trades Blue or white shirt (polo or oxford) and dedicated faculty grooms students to be Management Program, Construction khaki (tan) bottoms (pants, skirts or responsible leaders who go on to excel Maintenance-HVAC, Teacher Academy shorts). in college and careers. of Maryland Enrollment (2009-10): 926 echnical H igh School #454

Thematic Course and Extracurricular Activities T Bus Lines: 51 Program Highlights Robotics, Yearbook, Knitting and Carver is a leading career education/ Crocheting, Theater, Skin Care and Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. college preparatory high school in Make-Up, Spanish, Unique Modeling, Baltimore. Its rigorous curriculum Sign Language, Audio-Visual,

includes Advanced Placement Newspaper, Book Clubs, Art Club ocational- and honors courses, and its newly (sponsored by Maryland Institute renovated building features state-of- College of Art), Debate Team, Student the-art, climate-controlled classrooms, Government Association labs, meeting rooms and a library. arver V C arver Carver also has a partnership with Athletic Programs Xiamen Technical High School in China Varsity and Junior Varsity Football that helps prepare students for the and Basketball (boys and girls), global, 21st-century world. Cheerleading, Swimming, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Softball, Wrestling, Baseball, Academic Enrichment and Track and Field Support Services Carver Vocational-Technical High Partnerships School offers Advanced Placement and Time Printers; Uptown Press; American honors courses. Ninth and 10th grade Federation of State County Municipal students can also participate in the Employees No. 67; Baltimore City Young Scholars Program, which grooms Law Department; Carver Concrete and prepares them for Advanced Protection Restoration; Mahogany Placement courses. Carver students Construction; Xiamen Technical are also proud members of the National School in China; Hess Construction Honor Society and Skills USA. and Engineering Services; State Highway Administration; Mass Transit OPEN HOUSE Administration; Calm Properties, LLC; 11/16/10 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. K&K Adams, Inc.

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City Neighbors Charter High School Address: 5609 Sefton Ave. #376 Baltimore, MD 21206 C ity N eighbors harter H igh School #376 In Our Words program. They allow for leadership Phone: 443-642-2052 Our goal at City Neighbors Charter opportunities and more varied forms of Principal: Danique Dolly High School (City Neighbors) is to instructional support and community develop young men and women to have building. Web Site: excellent skills, content knowledge Intensives occur each morning and www.cityneighborshighschool.org and the ability to powerfully pursue consist of small groups of students who Grades Served: 9, 10 their interests by asking questions focus on a particular area of support or Will eventually serve grades 9 - 12. and finding answers. We encourage enrichment. They are generally multi- students to take ultimate responsibility age groups that provide students with Uniform Description: There is no for themselves and their community, targeted practice, support, enrichment uniform, but students should wear and to know how and why to impact and extension and also help them attire in accordance with the City the larger world around them. Emphasis prepare for the High School Assessment Schools dress code outlined in the is placed on community, creativity (HSA). Intensives are core to our ability 2010-11 Code of Conduct. and challenge, with a focus on social to differentiate. constructivism and project-based Enrollment (2009-10): New school for Career and Technology learning in a small-school setting. This 2010-11 school year. Programs educational setting is developed and In 11th and 12th grade, students Bus Lines: 19 run through partnership among parents, participate in an off-site apprenticeship. students and educators. Each student’s apprenticeship matches Bell Schedule: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thematic Course and an area of academic, professional or Program Highlights personal interest. At City Neighbors, our program is a Extracurricular Activities progressive model that challenges Our students have access to arts students to the highest level of classes—visual arts, performance arts, academic excellence and personal musical arts, culinary arts and language good. Our excellent teaching and arts—and have opportunities to work learning practices include: challenging with artists-in-residence on site. Various courses in math, social studies, English, clubs are formed each year, including the sciences and technology; small art clubs, sports and theatre. self-governing workshop groups; our advisory program; independent Athletic Programs and group project-based learning; Call the school or check our web site for community service and apprenticeship more information. work; and an emphasis on the arts. Partnerships Academic Enrichment and As a new school, City Neighbors is Support Services building partnerships with institutions Pods start in 9th grade and consist of across the city and state. groups of 15 students who meet and work daily for an extended period of time. Led by a teacher, pods develop OPEN HOUSE and abide by their own norms, manage 11/9/10 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. a budget and provide mutual support 11/16/10 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. during the rigors of the City Neighbors

40 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE middle/HIGH NORTHwest LOTTERY school

Civitas Middle/High School Address: 2000 Edgewood St. #343 Baltimore, MD 21216

IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 443-642-2938 Our mission is to graduate students Programs Principal: Matthew Wernsdorfer prepared for college and careers in public Community Law in Action (Fall 2011) service. You should choose Civitas if you Web Site: Extracurricular Activities enjoy serving in your community and www.baltimorecityschools.org/343 would like to work as a teacher, mayor, Debate, Drumming, Dance, Step Team, nurse or lawyer. Civitas is for you if you Art on Purpose, Book Club, Male Grades Served: 6 - 12 Mentoring, Urban Gardening, Lego enjoy politics, enjoy debate (middle and Middle School: League, Drama, Yoga, Computer Tech, Uniform Description: high school policy) and think the “student Gray top with school logo and green, YMCA, Choir voice” is important. Here is what some of khaki or black pants (grade level specific) our students said about our school: Athletic Programs For information about the High School “I like Civitas because it’s small, has Basketball, Track, Football, Volleyball, contact the school directly. less drama than other schools and the Baseball, Softball teachers are friendly,” says Monique Enrollment (2009-10): 263 Brown. Partnerships Bus Lines: 13, 91 “I like Civitas because we get to do other Johns Hopkins University: Center for things besides school work all day, like Social Organization, Baltimore Urban Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. C ivitas M iddle/ H igh School #343 dance, step and drama,” says Keandra League, Debate League, MD Council Farrare. for Civic Education, Towson University, “Civitas is a good school because we go Sinai Hospital, JHU Graduate School of on internships so we can find out what Education, ACLU, Baltimore City Fire career we’d like to do,” says Lindsay Department Player.

Thematic Course and Program Highlights Our focus is careers in public service (law, healthcare, education, community organizers, etc.). Program highlights include off-site career exploration for high school upperclassmen.

Academic Enrichment and Support Services Award-winning Debate team, Squashwise, Book Club, Math/Reading Connection, Math Busters, Dramatic Reading, Journalism, Leadership, HSA Prep, Spanish Club, Student Government Association

OPEN HOUSE 11/16/10 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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ConneXions Community Leadership Address: 2801 N. Dukeland St. Academy High School #325 Baltimore, MD 21216 C

onne X IN OUR WORDS themselves with care and respect. Phone: 443-984-1418/1419 ConneXions Community Leadership Students honor the work of their Principal: Cynthia Wilson-Shirley and Academy High School’s mission is forebears by achieving their highest Dana Polson (Co-Directors) to cultivate academic and artistic potential through hard work, attention ions C excellence, cultural identity and to detail, practice and revising for Web Site: community awareness in our students. excellence. www.connexionsacademy.org ConneXions has a flourishing arts ommunity L Course and Program Grades Served: 6 - 12 program. We are looking for student Highlights artist/scholars to join our school The stellar arts program features tracks Uniform Description: High School: community. Students interested in in West African Drum, African/Modern/ Gold button-down logo shirt, khaki West African drum, African dance, Hip-hop/Ballet Dance, Visual Arts, pants, brown or black shoes and a black modern dance, hip-hop, ballet, painting, Photography, Audio/Video Recording, sweater (optional). Middle School: Gray drawing, design, screenprinting, polo shirt and khaki pants. eadership A Theater and Debate. A strong academic photography, theater and audio-visual program features small class sizes, technology owe it to themselves to Enrollment (2009-10): 337 excellent faculty and an emphasis look into ConneXions! Our small class on project-based learning, rigorous Bus Lines: 22, 52, 16, 51 size allows for personal attention to discussion, debate, foundational students, and nurtures their artistic Bell Schedule: 8:05 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. content knowledge and skills. A college development through hands-on learning cademy H igh School #325 preparatory program, including AP and performance/exhibition experience. classes, is also available. Our faculty is first-class, featuring working artists who are experienced Academic Services and inspiring teachers. High school Advisory system, Middle Grades students at ConneXions complete at Project, AP classes, Title I Targeted least six credits in fine arts. Assistance Program, tutoring by ConneXions’ academic program is teachers and peers, HSA Recovery and rigorous. We require students to commit Novel Stars Credit Recovery to excellence. We offer students a strong content base and foundational Extracurricular Activities skills in reading, writing, speaking and Debate Team, Girls and Boys Basketball, mathematics. Courses feature extended Performing Arts Rep, Flag Football, reading and writing experience, Track, Baseball, Volleyball, Student debate and discussion, critical Government and class activities thinking and hands-on, project-based Partnerships learning. Advanced classes include AP Eubie Blake National Jazz and English, Physics and Advanced Math. Cultural Center, Urban Leadership ConneXions graduates are prepared for Institute, Baltimore Urban Debate college admission and success. League, Coalition of Essential Schools, Finally, ConneXions emphasizes Community Conferencing Center, character development for all students. Independence School Local 1 and OPEN HOUSE We are a safe, respectful school in Baltimore Clayworks which learning and excellence are 11/3/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. celebrated in all fields. Students are 12/1/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. expected to treat elders, peers and

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Coppin Academy High School Address: 2500 W. North Ave. #432 Baltimore, MD 21216

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-951-2600 Coppin Academy is a charter high Support Services Principal: Ronnel Carey school that prepares students to further Tutoring provided by college students, their education at institutions of higher mentoring delivered by College Honor Web Site: learning. The school is affiliated with, students and intervention programs www.baltimorecityschools.org/432 and situated on, the campus of Coppin organized and implemented by college State University. Through a lottery fraternities Grades Served: 9 - 12 system, students are selected to engage Girls wear yellow Extracurricular Activities Uniform Description: in a program of rigorous academic study. blouses, blue neckties or crisscrosses, blue Bowling Club, Chess Club, Debate Club, Staff, students and parents acknowledge skirts, blue socks and brown shoes. Boys student strengths, identify student Step Team, Fashion Club, Robotics, School Choir, School Newspaper Clubs, wear yellow shirts, blue neckties, black challenges and work as a team to guide belts, blue socks and brown shoes. each student. Yasmeen, a 12th-grader, Global Connections, International Club says, “Coppin has an excellent learning Enrollment (2009-10): 336 Athletic Programs H igh School #432 cademy environment and the teachers take time Badminton (Intramural), Baseball, Bus Lines: 13, 51, 91 out of their busy schedules to meet the Basketball (Boys/ Girls) Varsity and needs of the students.” JV, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Flag Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Thematic Course and Football, Golf, Softball, Swimming, oppin A C Program Highlights Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball Coppin Academy is a small high school (Intramural), Wrestling and Managers charged with understanding and support Club for all students in their pathways to college success. One key to this journey Partnerships is its unique location on the campus of Coppin State University, Bill and Melinda Coppin State University. Students learn Gates Foundation, Thurgood Marshall early that college is not only reachable, College Fund, Economy One and Comcast but that it is doable and expected.

OPEN HOUSE 11/16/10 • 9 a.m.

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Digital Harbor High School Address: 1100 Covington St. #416 Baltimore, MD 21230 D igital H arbor igh School #416 IN OUR WORDS: Career and Technology Phone: 443-984-1256 Digital Harbor is an innovative Programs Principal: Brian Eyer technology-focused high school located Cisco Networking Academy, Information in historic Federal Hill overlooking Support and Services (ISS), Interactive Web Site: Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Students are Media Production, Oracle Internet www.baltimorecityschools.org/416 chosen by lottery from communities Academy, Communication and Broadcast Grades Served: 9 - 12 across the city. The mission of Digital Technology, Homeland Security and Harbor is to prepare students for Emergency Preparedness (GIS) Uniform Description: Khaki pants and college, careers in technology and a Columbia blue or white polo shirt Extracurricular Activities responsible citizenship. Opened in 2002, with the Digital Harbor logo on it. All Architecture, Construction and the building underwent a multimillion 9th grade students must wear the Engineering, Environmental Club, dollar renovation to support high-tech Columbia blue shirt with the logo on it. programs. Students say the top 10 Equestrian Club, It’s Academic, Science reasons for attending Digital Harbor are: Achievement (MESA), Robotics Team, Enrollment (2009-10): 1,061 Web Site Development computer technology pathways, Honors/ Bus Lines: 15, 20, 23, 64, 91 Advanced Placement program, modern Athletic Programs facility, diversity, safety, location, sports, Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Football, Soccer, Baseball and numerous clubs/activities, faculty and reputation. other sports Thematic Course and Program Highlights Partnerships Four technology pathways: Information Advertising.com, Channel 77 Support and Services, Programming, Educational Television, Maryland Networking and Interactive Media and National Bank, Sibelius Music Software Video are available. Other programs Co., University of Maryland Medical include Honors and Advanced Placement School Technology Department and programs; Maryland Career and Whiting-Turner Contractors Technology certification; certification in MOUS, CISCO, Oracle and Adobe Suite.

Academic Enrichment and Support Services Internships, Individualized Education Programs and ESOL

OPEN HOUSE 11/20/10 • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 12/2/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Edmondson-Westside High School Address: 501 Athol Ave. #400 Baltimore, MD 21229

IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-0685 Knowing that all students can achieve, Programs Principal: Patricia Lowe Gould Edmondson-Westside High School and Computer-Aided Drafting and its partners teach, inspire, motivate Design (CADD), Commercial Baking, Web Site: and empower its students to become Early Childhood Education, CISCO, www.baltimorecityschools.org/400 meaningful members and leaders of Interactive Media Production Grades Served: 9 - 12 society through a merger of academic Technology, Graphic and Printing excellence and technological expertise. Communications (Print Ed), Uniform Description: Black or white Here are some words of encourage- Cosmetology, Nursing Assistant, polo shirt or oxford shirt with school ment from current students: Surgical Technician, Construction logo and tan khaki bottoms. School logo “I like Edmondson-Westside because Trade, Automotive Technology, shirts are available at the school. I feel I have the best of both worlds. I Culinary Arts, Business Management am in a high school that offers a college and Finances, Air Force JROTC, Enrollment (2009-10): 1,070 Administrative Services, Commercial preparatory track and culinary arts Bus Lines: 20, 23, 40 classes. I enjoy cooking and plan to Baking, Design Technology (Computer continue my educational career at a Aided Drafting and Design-CADD) Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. culinary arts college.” – S.F. Extracurricular Activities “I like Edmondson-Westside because of the band. I enjoy playing my National Honor Society, Skills USA, instrument, marching in parades all Student Government Association, Marching and Jazz Bands, Media Club,

over the city and contributing to the H igh School #400 Edmondson-Westside positive schoolwide atmosphere.” – S.R. Book Club, Chess Club, Drill Team and Internships Thematic Course and Program Highlights Athletic Programs Apex Credit Recovery Course, Fast Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Track to Graduation, Mastery Courses, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Badminton, HSA Booster Days and Athletic Study Tennis, Softball, Track, Baseball, Cross Hall Country, Cheerleading and Dance

Academic Enrichment and Partnerships Support Services MTA/RK&K, University of Maryland AP courses, Honors classes, Honors Medical Systems, Upward Bound, Club, College Bound, Dual Enrollment, Coppin State University, Youth Services SAT Prep classes, College Club, and Baltimore City Sheriff Department Northwest Youth Services, True Gentlemen’s Club Mentoring, Young Life Gems Mentoring, Integrity Center, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) OPEN HOUSE 11/19/10 • 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood Address: 1001 W. Saratoga St. High School #178 Baltimore, MD 21223 Excel A IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-396-1290 The school program addresses the Support Services Principal: Angela Seaton needs of students, between the ages of Apex Online Program with flexible scheduling, 45 day classes, traditional cademy at Francis M . Wood H igh School #178 16 and 18 years, who are disengaged Web Site: from their current school program classes, advisory and counseling, www.baltimorecityschools.org/178 with the following characteristics: Positive Behaviorial Interventions and Grades Served: 9 - 12 overage in grade, history of poor Supports (PBIS), After-School High academic achievement, lack of school School Recovery Program, Afterschool Uniform Description: Gray or burgundy engagement, difficulty maintaining Tutorial for High School Assessment polo shirt with khaki pants. appropriate behavior in a traditional (HSA), College Summit Peer Leaders, school setting or lack of coping Twilight Program for Credit Recovery, Enrollment (2009-10): 380 Career and Technology Programs, skills, difficulty relating to peers and Bus Lines: 15, 23 adults, and has a sincere desire to Career Research and Development, re-engage and complete school. The Apex Program and Job Training Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. students are afforded an opportunity Extracurricular Activities to reconnect to school and work Yoga Club, Urban Debate, Karate, toward school completion through Student Government Association, We targeted remediation, credit recovery, Imagine Mentoring Program and Womb acceleration and learning to work Works experiences. Athletic Programs Thematic Course and Program Highlights Intramural Basketball Team and Flag The school program is geared towards Football overage students 16 - 18 years old. Partnerships Goodwill Industries, Churches in Action and Black Tigers Motorcycle Club

OPEN HOUSE 11/19/10 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Fashion, Architecture and Design Address: NEW SCHOOL Middle/High School (FAD) Address will be determined.

IN OUR WORDS the industries of Fashion, Architecture Phone: To be determined. ) Fashion, Architecture and Design and Graphic Design are part of the Principal: To be determined. AD Middle/High School (FAD) is a brand faculty. Corporate support will come new Transformation School that will from local design firms and corporations Web Site: To be determined. eventually serve grades 6 through 12. who will form the FAD Advisory Board. Grades Served: 6 - 7 FAD gives students solid training in Students who attend FAD should Will eventually serve grades 6 - 12. art and design and the preparation be focused at the time of entry on a for careers in the applied arts. The professional career in one of three Uniform Description: mission of the school is to provide a design areas offered. To be determined. high-level, integrated and relevant Academic Enrichment and liberal arts, applied arts education in Enrollment (2009-10): Support Services design and rigorous academics, with To be determined. The curriculum will reflect a holistic both traditional faculty and career approach to teaching and learning Bus Lines: To be determined. professionals who facilitate learning and will be delivered through an within a well-designed, industry Bell Schedule: To be determined. Interdisciplinary Approach with standard educational environment. interdisciplinary teaching strategies, The school encourages meaningful when possible, and a Design Tutorial and scholarly interaction between the Approach. These approaches will be specialized faculty and the students, made possible by organizing the entire and utilizes the special strengths of the school with interdisciplinary instruction school staff, parents and community in mind, and by the preparation of members to provide an atmosphere interdisciplinary curriculum materials, for collaborative school leadership and joint staff planning, professional support. The school develops each development and scheduling blocks student’s academic, critical thinking, of time. Students will participate in an leadership and problem-solving extended class day that will include abilities. high-level academic and design courses Thematic Course and and academic tutoring for reading and Program Highlights mathematics remediation.

The seven-year curriculum, divided and D esign M iddle/ H igh School (F A rchitecture Fashion, Extracurricular Activities into middle school (three years) and To be determined. high school (four years) offers academic opportunities in the professional design Partnerships fields of Fashion, Architecture and The Maryland Institute College of Art Graphic Design. Academic programs include college preparatory programs at the standard, Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment levels. Designers that are currently working in OPEN HOUSE 12/11/10 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Maryland Institute College of Art, Fox Building, 1300 Mt. Royal Ave. For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 47 HIGH school LOTTERY NORTHWEST

Forest Park High School Address: 3701 Eldorado Ave. #406 Baltimore, MD 21207 Forest Park H igh School #406 IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-396-0753 Forest Park High School is a school with Support Services Principal: Thomas Hill a rich history. Forest Park students are Targeted instructional support is offered engaged as active and curious learners during the school day, after school and Web Site: who embrace the rich diversity of the on Saturdays. Students who need to earn www.baltimorecityschools.org/406 world around them. Forest Park students outstanding course credits meet with Grades Served: 9 - 12 pursue excellence and the development guidance staff to map out a pathway to of leadership through the six pillars of success through afterschool/Saturday Uniform Description: There is no character regardless of their chosen credit recovery. uniform, but students should wear field or endeavor. The six pillars of attire in accordance with the City Career and Technology character are Integrity, Trustworthiness, Programs Schools dress code outlined in the Respect, Responsibility, Caring and CLIA (Community Law in Action), 2010-11 Code of Conduct. Good Citizenship. A student, Kendra JROTC, Culinary Arts, Food and Evans, stated, “I like the staff. It’s a good Enrollment (2009-10): 717 Beverage Management in ProStart, learning environment.” Another student, Law and Leadership, Business Bus Lines: 52 Kirstin Williams, stated, “you can go to Management, Finance and Accounting the administration and they are helpful. Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. I love my principal. The teachers and Extracurricular Activities staff seem like they care. You can tell the Debate Team, Student Government principal cares because he made a lot of Association, Cheerleading and Dance changes to make Forest Park better.” A group of students—Ramont Kirby, Athletic Programs Tavon Bennett and Hakeem Holland— Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Indoor stated, “They made a good effort to and Outdoor Track, Cross Country, make the school look better and brought Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, in a new and good staff.” Badminton, Physical Education, Dance, Lacrosse and Tennis Thematic Course and Program Highlights Partnerships 3 + 3 Project for Gifted and Talented College Bound, BCCC Upperbound, Education, Positive Behavioral Coppin Upperbound, Building Steps and Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to Educational Talent Search with BCCC promote culture and climate through incentive-based interaction with students and High School Assessment (HSA) Bridge Program

OPEN HOUSE 11/30/10 • 6 p.m.

48 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE elementary/ SOUTHwest entrance criteria middle SCHOOL

Francis Scott Key Elementary/ Address: 1425 E. Fort Ave. Middle School #76 Baltimore, MD 21230

IN OUR WORDS computer labs and three laptop carts, Phone: 410-396-1503 At Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle every student is given the opportunity Principal: Mary Booker School, our focus is on excellence while to use technology on a regular basis. developing students’ talents so that Working on Science, Technology, Web Site: they can become independent and Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) www.baltimorecityschools.org/76 confident creators, decision makers, projects encourages students to Grades Served: prek - 8 predictors and communicators able to choose careers in science, technology, embrace the extraordinary opportunities engineering and math. Uniform Description: Tan khaki of our complex world. Students say: bottoms, white, burgundy or gray Extracurricular Activities “There is diversity of cultures and many shirts. academic programs. Also, there is art, National Academic League, Chess, music and theater, as well as physical Debate League, Art Club, Ceramic Club, Enrollment (2009-10): 519 Science Club, MESA, Middle Grades education.” Bus Lines: 1 “Our school is unique because we get Academic Partnership, Peer Mediation to play Jeopardy to learn math and we Leaders, Big Sisters Little Sisters, Band, Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. use money. We have smart teachers and Junior Thespian Society, Theater Club, I like to learn!” Literary Magazine, Science Club, Safety Patrol, Reading Club, Math Club, NFTE Thematic Course and Program, Stocks in the Future, Leo Club Program Highlights and Outward Bound The Schoolwide Enrichment Model Reading Framework is an enrichment-based reading Athletic Programs program that results in increased reading Our school offers Female and Male fluency and achievement, as well as Soccer, Female and Male Basketball, more positive attitudes towards reading. Track and Field, Cross Country and M iddle School #76 Elementary/ Key Scott Francis Enrichment Clusters tap into students’ Lacrosse. Some activities include interests and provide opportunities for Jump Rope for the Heart, Turkey Trot student-driven learning. and others.

Academic Enrichment and Partnerships Support Services Our partners include the Meiller As a pilot Schoolwide Enrichment Model Foundation, PNC Bank, Donald Ferron, (SEM) school our services include: SEM Ledo’s Pizza, Locust Point Marine Post, Reading, Project Based Learning, Middle Baltimore Fire Department, T. Rowe Grades Partnership with the Calvert Price, Christ United Church Locust School, High School Algebra, Advanced Point, Verizon Wireless, Calvert School Academic Classes, Primary Talent Middle Grade Partnership, Wachovia Development as well as others. TIA is Bank, Southside Shopping Center, used in Mathematics. Maryland Agricultural Society, National Aquarium (aquatics club), Junior Career and Technology Programs Achievement and Parks and People. OPEN HOUSE At Francis Scott Key, there is technology 11/17/10 • 6 p.m. integration at every grade level. With individual classroom stations, four

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Frederick Douglass High School Address: 2301 Gwynns Falls Pkwy. #450 Baltimore, MD 21217

Frederick D ouglass H igh School #450 In Our Words Honors Courses, Student Government Phone: 410-396-7821 The Frederick Douglass High School Association, Teen Court, Debate Team Principal: Clark Montgomery (Douglass) mission is to provide a and Future Business Leaders of America high-quality learning environment that Web Site: creates the content knowledge and skills Career and Technology www.baltimorecityschools.org/450 Programs necessary for its students to become Principles of Business Administration Grades Served: 9 - 12 informed, articulate and productive and Management, Financial members of society. We strive to ensure Uniform Description: All students are Management, E-Commerce/ that each student graduates with the required to wear the school uniforms Entrepreneurship, Accounting I, skills and knowledge to successfully while in the building or on the campus Learning to Work, Interactive Media advance to college or technical schools, of Frederick Douglass High, which Production, Media Production, or will be prepared to work in a global consists of light brown or tan khaki Communication and Broadcast economy. pants or skirts and a polo or oxford Technology, Teacher Academy of shirt (in the appropriate color for each Maryland Thematic Course and academy) that displays the school and Program Highlights academy logo. Douglass offers five thematic courses Extracurricular Activities and programs: the Army Junior ROTC Marching Band, Choir, Modeling Club, Enrollment (2009-10): 1,077 program; the Business, Finance and Poetry Club, Dance N’ Motion, Drama Bus Lines: 5, 52, Metro Management Academy; the Cab Club, Cheerleaders, Debate Team, Calloway Music Careers and Cultural RAMP, School Beautification Bell Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. Arts program; Biotechnology; and Athletic Programs Recording Arts Media and Production. Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, The Army Junior ROTC Program Baseball, Swimming, Badminton provides an opportunity to acquire basic military skills. Its primary goal is to Partnerships develop good citizens. Alumni Advisory Board; Baltimore City The Business, Finance and Management Community College Talent Search; Academy provides opportunities for Baltimore Urban Debate League; students to excel in a technological CollegeBound Foundation; Community society, an institution of high learning Schools; Frederick Douglass High School and to be prepared to enter the world of Alumni Association; Futures/Ed Works; work. Mental Health Counseling Services; The Cab Calloway Music Careers and Mondawmin Mall; National Foundation Cultural Arts program helps students for Teaching Entrepreneurship; become proficient in all phases of music, Verizon; Coppin State University; technology and the fine arts. It enhances Maryland Food Bank; Target, Inc.; academic achievement and encourages Baltimore City Recreation and Parks excellence in the development of each Department; Baltimore Rising; the Office student’s special talents. of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake; Baltimore City Health Department; OPEN HOUSE Academic Enrichment and 11/23/10 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Support Services Bank of America; nine neighborhood Credit Recovery/Extended Day associations Program, Advance Placement Courses,

50 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE middle/HIGH northeast LOTTERY SCHOOL

Friendship Academy of Engineering and Address: 2500 E. Northern Pkwy. Technology #339 Baltimore, MD 21214

IN OUR WORDS offering of Advanced Placement (AP) Phone: 443-642-5616 The mission of Friendship Academy and Honors courses, as well as Project Principal: Susan Wheeler of Engineering and Technology is to Lead the Way courses that provide provide a world-class education that pathways in technology, science, Web Site: motivates students to achieve high engineering and communication arts. www.baltimorecityschools.org/339 academic standards, enjoy learning Advanced Placement offerings will Grades Served: 6 - 12 and develop as ethical, literate, well- include AP Government, AP Literature rounded and self-sufficient citizens and AP Calculus. Uniform Description: Gray slacks that contribute actively to their or skirts with maroon shirts echnology #339 Academic Enrichment and communities. Through innovative, (Lower School) and gray slacks Support Services challenging classroom learning or skirts with white oxfords and Saturday Grizzly Academy (MSA/HSA experiences and extended learning maroon ties (Upper School). Preparation) and Weekday Grizzly programs, Friendship instills an Academy (Homework help and small appreciation for education, high Enrollment (2009-10): 397 group tutoring) academic and personal standards Bus Lines: 19, 55 and prepares students to become Career and Technology Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. responsible contributors to their Programs communities and world. Our philosophy Project Lead the Way Engineering is centered on the belief that students Pathway and Homeland Security will thrive and excel when learning in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) a nurturing and instructionally rigorous environment. Darron Harry, a member Extracurricular Activities of the class of 2012 (Friendship’s first Powerful Voices of Young Ladies, Choir, full graduating class), said it best, “the Art, International Travelers Club and of Engineering and T cademy teachers at Friendship can be mean but WFAR: Friendship Academy Radio they just want us to do our best. They really do care about us and want us to Athletic Programs succeed.” Rugby, Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Softball, Track and Field

Thematic Course and Friendship A Program Highlights Partnerships At full enrollment, Friendship Academy Friendship Public Charter Schools, of Engineering and Technology will Baltimore City Fire Department, serve students in grades 6 - 12 with Empowering Minds of Maryland Youth an accelerated Science, Technology, and WLOY (Loyola University Maryland Engineering and Math (STEM) focus. Radio Station) Students will benefit from a broad

OPEN HOUSE 11/20/10 • 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Friendship Academy of Science and Address: 801 S. Highland Ave. Technology #338 Baltimore, MD 21224 Friendship A IN OUR WORDS Extracurricular Activities Phone: 443-642-3182 Friendship Academy of Science and Our Schoolwide Enrichment Program Principal: Chitamawe Mulwanda Technology is designed to prepare includes: Computer Programming, students for careers in Environmental Robotics, National Honors Society, Web Site: Science, Biosciences and Medical Junior National Honors Society, National www.baltimorecityschools.org/338 Sciences. Friendship partners with Academic League, Science Olympiad,

cademy of Science and T Grades Served: 6 - 12 Project Lead the Way to implement a National Association of Black Engineers, Biomedical Science curriculum. The Chess, Drama, Debate/UN, Latin Dance, Uniform Description: Friendship academic model provides Journalism, Big Brother/Big Sister and To be determined. an intimate, safe and inclusive Fit for Life. environment; project-based learning; Enrollment (2009-10): 376 Athletics college preparation and advance Bus Lines: 7 placement classes; exposure to college; Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, extended time for academic support; Track and Field, Cheerleading and Tae Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. and community and parent involvement. Kwon Do

Thematic Course and Partnerships Program Highlights University of Maryland, University of The focus is on science, technology, Maryland Baltimore County, Walden echnology #338 computer engineering and math. All University, George Washington 9th- and 10th-graders are enrolled in University, College Bound Foundation, Bio-Medical Science or Cisco Network Johns Hopkins University Bayview and NASA Explorer School. Medical Center, Gallery Church Baltimore and United Community Academic Services Access Media After-school academic enrichment and Saturday school

Career and Technology Programs Project Lead the Way and CISCO Computer Networking Academy

OPEN HOUSE 11/17/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 11/18/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Garrison Middle School Address: 3910 Barrington Rd. #42 Baltimore, MD 21216

IN OUR WORDS Extracurricular Activities Phone: 410-396-0735 Garrison Middle School is operated by Chorus and Girl Scouts Principal: Kimberly Kimber Global Partnership Schools in an effort to “restart” the school and create a Athletic Programs Web Site: much stronger learning environment Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball and www.baltimorecityschools.org/42 for students. As part of this turnaround, Cheerleading Global Partnership, with the close Grades Served: 6 - 8 Partnerships assistance and support of City Schools, Khaki pants or Global Partnership Schools, Boys’ Latin, Uniform Description: has recruited the highest quality skirts with white polo or button-up shirts. leadership and staff; enhanced academic First Baptist Church of Baltimore, programming by implementing a Meet Me Half Way Mentoring Center, Enrollment (2009-10): 456 robust curriculum and instructional Roland Park Country School and High Bus Lines: 91 best practices; and extended learning Expectations Youth Initiative

time for students, through innovative Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. arrison M iddle School #42

scheduling and an extended school day. G This turnaround at Garrison is part of City Schools’ Expanding Great Options initiative to create an entire system of great schools for all students. Garrison’s improved academic program and its location on a green, five-acre campus in Northwest Baltimore makes it a strong school option for students and families.

OPEN HOUSE 11/16/10 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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Green Street Academy Address: 201 North Bend Rd. #377 Baltimore, MD 21229 G reen Street A IN OUR WORDS In future years, as scholars begin to Phone: 443-642-2068 Green Street Academy is a middle/ develop their specific career interests, Principal: Ed Cozzolino high school that embraces the green our high school will have state-of- movement and the new career paths it the-art construction, transportation, Web Site: will generate. We have created a school environmental testing and technology www.baltimorecityschools.org/377 that will capture your imagination, laboratories as well as entrepreneurship Grades Served: 6 - 8 for school year stimulate your curiosity and inspire classes, internships and apprenticeships 2010-11. Will eventually serve grades cademy #377 your success. To quote one scholar, to support their interests and focus their 6 - 12. “I feel important, safe and challenged career planning. at Green Street Academy.” Everyday, Uniform Description: White shirt with Extracurricular Activities our scholars feel committed to their school logo, gray pants/skirt, black Green Street Academy offers Debate, education as they recite the school shoes, school neckwear. Leadership Development, Chess, pledge, “We, the scholars of GSA, Cooking, Urban Agriculture and the will PERSEVERE in attaining the Enrollment (2010-11): 196 Performing Arts. SCHOLARSHIP and INTEGRITY Bus Lines: 46 necessary to become ACTIVE CITIZENS Athletic Programs Bell Schedule: who will create a greener, kinder and Our middle school athletics will Breakfast: 8 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. more SUSTAINABLE world for all.” include Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Dance, Instructional day: 8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. Cheerleading, Basketball and Boys’ Thematic Course and Program Highlights Lacrosse. In future years, we will offer a Our entire school program has been full complement of athletic programs. intentionally and uniquely crafted to Partnerships ensure that our scholars are prepared Baltimore Urban Debate League for careers in the green economy. We (debate), University of Maryland have incorporated rigorous academics, (leadership development), Big City a career-infused curriculum, hands-on Farms (urban agriculture), Chesapeake green skills and workforce readiness Bay Foundation (environmental training, computer-based learning and education), Network for Teaching environmental citizenship. Entrepreneurship (business Academic Enrichment and education), Under Armour (green Support Services manufacturing), Constellation Energy Our school has a full complement of (energy education), Center for Urban supportive professionals, including Families (work readiness), Teach for a psychologist, social worker and America (teachers), Baltimore Teaching speech pathologist. In addition, we are Residency Center (teachers), Urban fortunate to have teachers-in-training Teacher Center (teachers-in-training) from the Urban Teacher Center who and Samaritan Women’s Farm work one-on-one with our scholars.

Career and Technology OPEN HOUSE Programs 12/2/10 Middle school grades at Green Street 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Academy orient our scholars to academics and careers in general. 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

54 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE northEAST LOTTERY HIGH SCHOOL

Heritage High School Address: 2801 Saint Lo Dr. #425 Baltimore, MD 21213

IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-6637 Heritage is a small learning high school Programs Principal: Karen Lawrence where students are challenged to excel Three Maryland State Department and at the same time be nurtured and of Education Pathways—Business Web Site: supported by teachers and staff. To quote Management, Finance and Accounting; www.baltimorecityschools.org/425 a few of our students: JROTC; Community Law in Action “I like this school and how the teachers Grades Served: 9 - 12 Extracurricular Activities support me.... They put up with all the Black polo style Music, Dance, Student Government, Uniform Description: drama but still love us.... They stay on us and/or white button-down shirts; khaki or Baltimore Urban Debate League, and they never give up on us.” – M.S. black pants and/or pleated skirts. “I love this school because it makes me Future Business Leaders of America, feel like I am home.... The teachers are Cheerleading, Chess and Poetry Enrollment (2009-10): 823 wonderful—they get on you but only Athletic Programs Bus Lines: 19, 22 because they love and care for you.... My

Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer, H eritage igh School #425 favorite part of my school is our Street Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross Country and Soldiers program. A Street Soldier is one Badminton who is committed to eliminating violence in his/her life and community.” – D.H. Partnerships National Foundation for Teaching Thematic Course and Program Highlights Entrepreneurship, Lake Clifton Alumni Advanced Placement courses in Biology, Association, College Board, Rock City Statistics, Human Geography, English Church, T. Rowe Price, Real Food Farms, Literature, and English Language; Full Safe Healing Foundation and New Service Health Clinic, Mental Health and Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church Substance Abuse Intervention Services; PAL Program for students with autism; Street Soldiers Violence Prevention Program

Academic Enrichment and Support Services Schoolwide Intervention and Enrichment Model; Reading Intervention Programs; Schoolwide Literacy Immersion; High School Assessment (HSA) Mastery Classes; Bridge Classes; Twilight Credit Recovery After School Programs (APEX); College Bound and College Summit Programs; Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) OPEN HOUSE 11/18/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Independence School Local I Address: 1250 W. 36th St. High School #333 Baltimore, MD 21218 Independence School L In Our Words is often expected to complete tasks Phone: 410-467-1090 Independence School Local I High electronically using the Blackboard Principal: Chris French School (Independence School) is a product. In 9th grade, students are charter school that allows city youth placed in an advisory group and stay Web Site: to learn through real-life experiences. with the same advisor for four years. www.baltimorecityschools.org/333 The school “de-schools” students and Our small group setting allows students Grades Served: 9 - 12 re-introduces them to the environment to receive individualized academic in practical and intellectual ways. It also enrichment and support from their Uniform Description: A white t-shirt recognizes that learning takes place in advisor and other teachers. with school logo (available for purchase a context and as part of a community of – cost $10). Career and Technology learners, and it places students in small Programs Enrollment (2009-10): 103

ocal I H igh School #333 advisory groups. As one student shared, Technology is a fundamental part of “Independence School allows me to instruction. Students maintain our Bus Lines: 22, 27 learn in a unique way.” elaborate computer network and school Bell Schedule: 8:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Thematic Course and web site. Through the Learn to Work Program Highlights program, Independence School awards Independence School focuses on hands- credits in agricultural science. Students on, experiential learning. For instance, also learn about sustainability and a unit on Aztec civilizations might agriculture by working on our own culminate in the small-scale design of urban farm. a pyramid. And students studying the Extracurricular Activities Civil War might take part in a 90-mile Bike Club, Horticulture Club, Art bike ride along the Chesapeake and Entrepreneurial Program, Robotics Club, Ohio Canal, where history lessons Landscaping Club, Aerospace Club and Civil War sites come to life. Each year, all students participate in at least Athletic Programs one week-long wilderness/camping Students participate in intramural expedition. Weekly cultural experiences sports among the advisories in the in and around the city focus on learning- building. by-doing and include contemporary art projects, studies of city topography and Partnerships self-made videos examining various Agricultural Science Program, Habitat neighborhood histories. for Humanity, Urban Alliance, Baltimore Volunteer Unlimited, National Radio Academic Enrichment and Astronomy Observatory, Hampden Support Services Educational Committee Independence School provides students with their own learning plan, and instead of taking tests and exams, students publicly demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of a subject OPEN HOUSE at exhibitions three times a year. Each 11/15/10 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. student has his/her own computer and

56 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE NORTHWEST LOTTERY HIGH SCHOOL

Institute of Business and Address: 2801 N. Dukeland St. Entrepreneurship #435 Baltimore, MD 21216

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-984-3330 The Institute of Business and Support Services Principal: Lana Moore Entrepreneurship is committed to the Tutorial and peer mentoring programs development of a positive and supportive (such as the Learning Tree) during Web Site: environment that nurtures its diverse and after school, College Summit and www.baltimorecityschools.org/435 student population. The administrator CollegeBound Foundation; on-site, and staff provide a challenging extended-day program and online courses Grades Served: 9 - 12 educational program and a range of Official uniform Extracurricular Activities Uniform Description: cultural activities and opportunities. shirt embossed with school logo; khaki Character Revolution 13, Art Club, Best The school’s motto is “teamwork makes trousers or skirt (knee length); optional Buddies, Chess Club, Debate Team and the dream work.” This West Baltimore sweater, sweatshirt or blazer. school’s students come from a variety Future Business Leaders of America of communities to create “the best in Enrollment (2009-10): 513 Athletic Programs the west.” When asked to describe the Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Bus Lines: 22, 52, 16, 51 school’s learning environment, students Baseball, Softball and Tennis say, “the Institute of Business and Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Entrepreneurship is top of the line.” Partnerships M&T Bank, Harbor Bank, Learning Tree, Thematic Course and Program Highlights YMCA, 100 Black Men and National Career Technology and college Foundation for Teaching preparatory programs designed to make students college-ready, including a broad spectrum of business, finance, computer science, entrepreneurial, honors and

Advanced Placement courses. #435 and Entrepreneurship of Business Institute

OPEN HOUSE 11/17/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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KASA Baltimore College Preparatory Address: 201 North Bend Rd. Middle/High School #342 Baltimore, MD 21229 K

A IN OUR WORDS opportunity to engage in meaningful Phone: 443-642-2670

S Knowledge Achievement Success service learning and community service

A Baltimore C Principal: Tony Edwards Academy (KASA) provides a rigorous programs during this time. academic curriculum that teaches Web Site: scholars to analyze, synthesize, evaluate Career and Technology www.baltimorecityschools.org/342 Programs and apply knowledge and skills Students have the opportunity to Grades Served: 6 - 12 learned in the classroom to real world participate in a teacher education experiences. KASA equips scholars with Uniform Description: Middle School: program that, upon successful the skills needed to succeed in high Gray/green polo shirts with the KASA ollege Preparatory M iddle/ H igh School #342 completion, will lead to certification as a school, college and beyond. Students logo, khaki pants or skirts, brown or paraprofessional within Baltimore have said the following about KASA: black buck or oxford style shoes. High City Public Schools, as well as a “I came to this school because teachers School: White oxford style shirts with potential scholarship from Towson give me a lot of personal attention.” the KASA logo, khaki pants for boys, University for any student majoring in “I came to school because I want to go khaki pants, plaid skirts for girls, brown an education-related field. to college and the teachers here can or black buck or oxford style shoes. help me do that.” Extracurricular Activities “We don’t have teachers; we have Enrollment (2009-10): 308 A host of extracurricular activities professors.” are available to students including Bus Lines: 10, 23, 46 Queendom Female Mentoring, National Thematic Course and Program Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. Highlights Academic League, Service Learning There is a focus on arts and humanities, Clubs Kung-Fu Martial Arts Program, emphasizing Music, Visual Arts and Yearbook Club, Student Government Foreign Language. Rigorous upper level Association, Choir, Bring the Noise electives like Economics, Psychology, Music Production, Intramural Sports and Human Growth and Development, Modeling. Service Learning and an extended day Athletic Programs program are available. Current: Girls’ Volleyball, Girls’ Academic Enrichment and Bsketball, Boys’ Basketball, Dance. Support Services Coming in 2011-12: Football, Track and A variety of Academic Enrichment and Field, Baseball, Softball and Lacrosse Support Services are available and include: an extended day program Partnerships for middle school students, which Shriver Center at the University of provides for extra math and literacy Maryland Baltimore County, Major instruction, advisory programs aimed at Inspirations, Morgan State University, fostering student character and moral Upward Bound Foundation at Coppin development; a schoolwide model State University and Enoch Pratt Public for gifted and talented education; an Library after-school program for high school OPEN HOUSE students, which includes credit 11/24/10 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. recovery programs, HSA mastery courses and reading and math interventions. Students also have the

58 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE middle/HIGH NORTHWEST REFERRAL SCHOOL

Learning Inc. Address: 1234 W. 36th St. #857 Baltimore, MD 21211

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-662-8049 Changing lives is not done quickly or Support Services Principal: Judith Friedman easily. Here at Learning Inc., we try Student to teacher ratio of 1:10; class to do so every day. It takes patience, size of 8 - 12; individualized highly Web Site: a sense of humor, a thick skin, good structured program; opportunity to earn www.learninginc.org teachers and the support of parents and high school credits and service learning Grades Served: 6 - 10 the community. We value a high level hours; full time licensed therapist, of parental involvement. Our parents full time behavior interventionist, full Uniform Description: There is no attend an initial interview, holiday time guidance counselor and a special uniform, but students should wear earning Inc. #857 celebrations, orientation, quarterly educator on staff attire in accordance with the City L parent/teacher report conferences and Schools dress code outlined in the Extracurricular Activities other conferences as needed. According 2010-11 Code of Conduct. to one parent, Stephanie, speaking of Job Skills Training, Paid Internship her daughter Mia and our school, “I Program, Financial Literacy, Homework Enrollment (2009-10): 60 Assistance, Violence Prevention love this school. It got her grades up. At Bus Lines: 22, 27 her former school, she was in trouble. Workshops, Chess Club, Cooking, Now she has a job, she’s going to Digital Music, Radio Project Bell Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. school and she wants to buy a car.” Athletic Programs Our mission is “to reengage Baltimore Daily physical education City at-risk adolescents in the process of education and to provide them with Partnerships academic and life skills so that they Morgan State University, Community may grow into caring and responsible Law in Action, Broadway Services, adults with economic opportunity.” Operation Safe Kids, Baltimore City Health Department and Goucher Thematic Course and Program Highlights College Learning Inc. is an innovative academic and life skills extended day dropout prevention program for Baltimore City youth between the ages of 14 - 17, and in grades 6 - 9, who have not been successful in school or who have been out of school or not attending school regularly. We prepare students academically, emotionally and behaviorally for the transition into a high school or GED program.

OPEN HOUSE 12/2/10 • 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Maritime Industries Academy Address: 5001 Sinclair Ln. #431 Baltimore, MD 21206 M aritime Industries A IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-0242 “I like Maritime Industries Academy Programs Principal: Joy Savage because it is a great place to develop IT Networking and Academy (CISCO) leadership skills. Maritime has a Web Site: Extracurricular Activities great honors program. They have an www.baltimorecityschools.org/431 Dive Club, Underwater Robotics, SGA, outstanding Leadership Education Chess Club, Art Club, Drill Team, Color Grades Served: 9 - 12 and Maritime Studies class. Maritime Guard, Princesses of Power and Debate has helped me pick a career in Marine Team Uniform Description: Black or white Engineering. I am very proud I chose polo shirt with Maritime insignia; Maritime Industries Academy.” Athletic Programs black or khaki bottoms.

cademy #431 Marcus Lipscomb, Class of 2011 Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Enrollment (2009-10): 552 Cheerleading, Basketball, Indoor Track, Thematic Course and Program Highlights Wrestling, Dance, Baseball, Softball, Bus Lines: 33, 5, 46 Introduction to Maritime Studies; Badminton, Outdoor Track and Tennis Bell Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. Leadership Education; Advanced Partnerships Placement courses in Biology and U.S. Ports America Chesapeake, Maritime History; Honors classes in Algebra II, Institute of Technology and Graduate American Government, Biology, English Studies, Pride of Baltimore, The II, English III, English IV, Chemistry, Society of Naval Architects and Physics, Pre-Calculus, Spanish II and Marine Engineers, U.S. Coast Leadership Education Guard, Universities Space Research Academic Enrichment and Association, Maritime Solutions, Support Services American Salvage Association, CollegeBound Foundation, Principal’s SUNY Maritime, Maryland Port Academy Credit Recovery, SAT Prep Administration, The United States Navy, classes, Coach classes, Bridge Program Urban Alliance Foundation, Morgan support, High School Assessment State University and Maryland Pilots (HSA) Mastery classes, Urban Alliance, Association Morgan State University Talent Search Tutoring and Mentoring Program, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Advising and Counseling Services, Differentiated Instruction and Living Classrooms

OPEN HOUSE 11/22/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Maryland Academy of Technology and Address: 4701 Greenspring Ave. Health Sciences Middle/High School #331 Baltimore, MD 21209

IN OUR WORDS environment that addresses the needs Phone: 410-545-0955 The mission of the Maryland Academy of of all students. MATHS continually seeks Principal: Rebekah Ghosh Technology & Health Sciences (MATHS) to identify and address those students is to provide an intellectually rigorous, who need academic, emotional and Web Site: www.MATHSbaltimore.org personalized and supportive college-prep developmental assistance through a Grades Served: 6 - 12 education for students in grades 6 - 12 variety of ways including additional with an emphasis on the biotechnology, instruction, counseling, advisory groups Uniform Description: Official MATHS health science and bioengineering fields. and a committed relationship with the uniform polo (color varies by grade level) Students interested in science, technology student’s family. Academic enrichment and khaki pants. and attending college will thrive in MATHS’ and support service highlights include small, rigorous academic environment. Advisory Program, Tutoring and Enrollment (2009-10): 370 MATHS students’ building blocks include Mentoring Services, Summer Learning Bus Lines: 33, Light Rail the four DNA tenets—Achievement, Programs, Career and College Counseling, Tenacity, Character and Global Perspective. Peer Mediation Program and Dual Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. enrollment programs with area colleges. Thematic Course and Program Highlights Career and Technology College-prep program with courses in Programs English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Foreign Language, Technology, a fully PLTW Engineering and PLTW Biomedical integrated fine arts curriculum and Sciences Advanced Placement (AP) courses. In conjunction with our rigorous academic Extracurricular Activities curriculum, our middle school offers Project Harvard Model Congress, Student Lead The Way Gateway to Technology Government Association, National Honor Program. The hands-on, project-based Society, Debate, Band, Newspaper/ program allows students to envision, Yearbook Committee, Dance, design and test their ideas with the same Martial Arts/Intramural Sports and advanced modeling software used by Entrepreneurship and Theater companies like Lockheed Martin, Intel and M iddle/ H igh School #331 echnology and H ealth Sciences Athletic Programs Sprint. The knowledge that students gain Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and the skills they build from the Gateway Track, Baseball, Softball and Cheerleading to Technology Program create a strong foundation for further Science, Technology, Partnerships Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Dual enrollment programs with Coppin learning in our high school program, from of T cademy State and Morgan State University, Project nanotechnology to applied engineering. Lead the Way (PLTW), High Schools Our high school offers Career and That Work (HSTW), Johns Hopkins Technology Education pathways in OPEN HOUSE University mentorship program, UMBC- PLTW Engineering and PLTW Biomedical 11/15/10 • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Shriver Center, VANTH Bioengineering Sciences. 11/18/10 • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

(Vanderbilt University), Infinity Project, M aryland A 12/4/10 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Baltimore Urban Debate League and Academic Enrichment and 12/9/10 • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Support Services Parks and People Foundation 12/16/10 • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. We believe in a supportive educational For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 61 HIGH SCHOOL LOTTERY southWEST

Masonville Cove Community Address: 1201 Cambria St. Academy #239 Baltimore, MD 21225 M asonville C IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-1373 Formally named Benjamin Franklin High Programs Principal: Rosa Carmon School at Masonville Cove Community CTE classes in Business Management Academy, is a family committed to are provided. Web Site: developing a high school designed to www.baltimorecityschools.org/239 prepare students for college or the world Extracurricular Activities ove C of work. We are a community school. Baltimore Urban Debate League, Grades Served: 9 - 12 Cheerleading and Modeling Club Through collaboration with Benjamin Uniform Description: Forest green polo Franklin students, their families, shirts with khaki (tan) bottoms.

ommunity A Athletic Programs stakeholders and the surrounding Fall: Girls’ J.V. Volleyball and Boys’ J.V. neighborhoods, Masonville Cove Enrollment (2009-10): 250 Football. Winter: Girls’ Varsity Basketball Community Academy also known and Boys’ Varsity Basketball Bus Lines: 16, 64 as Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove connects youth, families Partnerships Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. and community members to activities, University of Maryland School of Social cademy #239 programs and resources that support Work Community Outreach Services; families and improve educational The Living Classrooms Foundation; achievement and work-related Brooklyn Church of God; East Coast opportunities. Converter; CW Design/Build, LLC; Parent Teacher Student Organization; Thematic Course and Program Highlights School of Architecture and Planning, Benjamin Franklin High School Morgan State University; Urban Studio; at Masonville Cove is a school in Pricewaterhouse Coopers; Business development. Beginning with the 9th Volunteers Unlimited Maryland; Men grade class in the Fall of 2008, one grade and Women of Hope; Brooklyn United is being added each school year until Methodist Church; Shannon Strong- 2011-12, when the school will offer a full, Orbital Sciences; Dionisio and Luz de four-year high school program focusing Tablan; David Jernigan-Johns Hopkins on Business and Environmental Studies. University; Emmanuel Wesleyan Church; Maryland Food Bank; Baltimore City Academic Enrichment and Community College; Chesapeake Center Support Services for Youth Development; Dream Girls Our Environmental Program is enriched Mentoring Program and Baltimore Urban by The Living Classrooms Foundation. Debate League Our freshmen work along with the Parent Teacher Student Organization to maintain a section of produce in the community as well as becoming a Green High School garden. Our Business Program is seeking partnerships with local businesses to provide off-site OPEN HOUSE experiences in different occupations. Our 11/18/10 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. teachers also provide Coach Classes and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tutoring each day.

62 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE NORTHEAST entrance criteria HIGH SCHOOL

Mergenthaler Vocational- Address: 3500 Hillen Rd. Technical High School #410 Baltimore, MD 21218

IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-6496 Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical Programs Principal: Craig Rivers High School (Mervo) provides students Accounting and Finance, Automotive with the best of both worlds, a college- Technology, Auto Body and Fender, Web Site: preparatory curriculum, resulting in Business Management, Cisco www.baltimorecityschools.org/410 a Maryland high school diploma and Networking Academy, Construction Grades Served: 9 - 12 industry licensing, or certification in one Maintenance Management Programs, of 20 state-approved and/or nationally Construction Trades Management Uniform Description: Gold, blue and certified career pathways. Program, Carpentry, Child Care, CISCO white polos; blue and white oxfords Networking, Commercial Baking, with the school emblem. Thematic Course and Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Program Highlights Technology (CADD), Cosmetology, Enrollment (2009-10): 1,469 Mervo students are dually prepared to Electrical Construction, Engineering Bus Lines: 3, 22, 36 enter colleges or universities, technical

(Project Lead the Way), Food Services, echnical H igh School #410 or trade schools, the military and/or the Graphic Arts and Printing, Electrical Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. T world of work. In addition, Mervo now Construction, Law and Leadership, offers the class of 2015 an accelerated Masonry, Plumbing, Teacher Academy curriculum, which includes both honors and Welding and Advanced Placement courses in all core subject areas. Other highlights Extracurricular Activities ocational- include opportunities for our seniors to Numerous athletic activities, Student participate in work-study programs or Government, Modern Dance, Drama, dual enrollment with a local community Choir, National Honor Society, Debate, college. Skills USA, Robotics, Drum Line, Step Team, Chess and Pathways to Success Academic Enrichment and Support Services Athletic Programs

Saturday School, APEX (online), High Boys’ Varsity/Junior Varsity Football, V M ergenthaler School Assessment (HSA) mastery, Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity/Junior Varsity tutoring courses and Mentoring (High Basketball, Girls’ Varsity/Junior Expectations) and Advanced Placement Varsity Volleyball, Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Badminton, Boys’ Lacrosse, Boys’ and Girls’ Track, Boys’ Wrestling, Girls’ softball, Boys’ Baseball, Cheerleading and Dance

Partnerships Injured Workers Insurance Fund, Morgan State University, Towson University, Monumental Life Insurance and the University of Maryland OPEN HOUSE 12/1/10 • 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Mount Royal Elementary/ Address: 121 McMechen St. Middle School #66 Baltimore, MD 21217 M ount R In Our Words We also partner with the McDonogh Phone: 410-396-0864 Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School School to provide enrichment in pre- Principal: Carolyn Freeland (Mount Royal) in Bolton Hill is an algebra, algebra, writing, science and urban, public, uniformed school serving technology for motivated students in Web Site: oyal Elementary/ M iddle School #66 children from kindergarten to 8th grade. 7th and 8th grade. www.baltimorecityschools.org/66 Our mission is to provide a nurturing Grades Served: K - 8 and safe learning environment that Career and Technology Programs fosters academic excellence, supports Uniform Description: Burgundy and Our school has a 35-station, fully artistic creativity and develops gold. equipped, internet ready computer lab responsible young citizens of Baltimore that students and their teachers have City. Our goal is to see that every Enrollment (2009-10): 817 access to for classroom use, training student uses his/her potential to the 13, 91 and student projects. Bus Lines: fullest, and is well-prepared for the most challenging high schools in the Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Extracurricular Activities Baltimore area. As one student said, National Academic League, National “my teachers care about all of the Society for Black Engineers (Junior children’s academics, and they want us Chapter), Urban League Debate Team, to succeed,” Another student stated, Future Educators of America Club, “regardless of the weather outside, the Drama Club, Japanese Club, Robotics sun is always shining at Mount Royal.” Club, Photography Club, Ceramics Club, Girl Scouts of America Thematic Course and Program Highlights Athletic Programs Mount Royal is an Arts Integration Basketball (girls and boys), Track and Demonstration School that offers music Field, Flag Football (instrumental and vocal), visual arts, dance and theatre as stand-alone Partnerships classes and integrates them across core Maryland Institute College of Art, subjects. Our students’ visual art works Banking on Our Future-SunTrust Bank, are displayed in prominent locations Arts Every Day, Brown Memorial in Baltimore City, including the central Presbyterian Church, Young Audiences office of Baltimore City Public Schools, of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University as part of the Community Arts Mural School of Education, University of Projects and on MTA buses, subway Baltimore, Middle Grades Partnership, and light-rail trains. Maryland General Hospital, AKA Academy Academic Enrichment and Support Services Mount Royal School is one of three Ingenuity Project sites that prepares highly capable and motivated students OPEN HOUSE to achieve competitively at the national 11/30/10 • 5 p.m. level in mathematics and science.

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NACA Freedom and Address: 2500 E. Northern Pkwy. Democracy II School #349 Baltimore, MD 21214

In Our Words Career and Technology Phone: 443-642-2031 NACA Freedom and Democracy II Programs Principal: Linda Brown School (NACA II) is a public charter NACA II students participate in career college preparatory school, promoting exploration through career fairs, computer Web Site: and emphasizing intellectual and technology, college visits, speakers www.nacacad.org academic strength, advanced character and class assignments. Technology is development, positive national citizenship integrated across the curriculum, and all Grades Served: 6 - 8 and constructive global citizenship. Your students are in Technology class twice Will eventually serve grades 6 - 12. each week. Students prepare projects, child will enjoy a 10:1 student-teacher Uniform Description: 6th grade assignments and presentations using the ratio, a rigorous curriculum, field trips students wear purple polo shirts and latest technology, including Promethean and engaging activities throughout the khaki pants. Students in the 7th grade Board, Powerpoint, Excel, Moviemaker school year—all in a safe and supportive wear yellow polo shirts and khaki and other programs. Classroom environment. As one student said, “the pants. Students in the 8th grade wear instruction is supported and reinforced teachers at NACA teach you, and they sky blue polo shirts and khaki pants. also love you.” with the aid of Study Island and other web-based programs. Enrollment (2009-10): 124 Thematic Course and Program Highlights Extracurricular Activities Bus Lines: 19, 55 Utilizing active, interlocking partnerships Fuel Up to Play 60 (Healthy Life Choice), Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. between parents, students, teachers, Architectural Drawing and Design, administrators, civic structures, social Student Government, the Healing leaders, business leaders and political Drum/Drumming, Culture Club, Dance, leaders, NACA II develops young people Basketball, Martial Arts, Debate Team who are empowered to make a life, Athletic Programs equipped to make a living, and positioned II School #349 D emocracy and Freedom NACA to participate fully in freedom and Helping students understand the democracy. importance of the mind/body connection is a major goal of NACA’s physical Academic Enrichment and education curriculum. NACA’s athletic Support Services program introduces students to a variety NACA II offers an array of supports to of sports and activities (basketball, help all students reach their full potential. double Dutch, lacrosse, golf, volleyball Each student at NACA is paired with a and other sports) that build endurance, teacher for advisory. NACA II also offers: strength, reasoning, character, agility and an extended learning program, after good sportsmanship. school learning opportunities, individual and group tutoring (Coach Class) and Partnerships mental health counseling. Morgan State University (the President’s Office), Johns Hopkins University, Towson University, NACA I, Good Samaritan Hospital, the Mayor’s Office of Baltimore City, the Family Tree, Home Depot, Joe OPEN HOUSE Gibbs, NASCAR 11/11/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 11/15/10 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 11/17/10 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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National Academy Foundation Address: 500 N. Caroline St. School #421 Baltimore, MD 21205 N ational A IN OUR WORDS Extracurricular Activities Phone: 443-984-1594 National Academy Foundation (NAF) Unchained Talent music, dance and Principal: Karen Webber-Ndour School includes a high-performing high drama program; Chess Club; Café school (NAF High school grades 9 - 12) Aroma catering company; NAF Geek Web Site: www.NAFhighschool.org along with a recently adopted middle Squad; Community Law in Action cademy Foundation School #421 Grades Served: 6 - 12 school (NAF Preparatory school grades 6 student advocacy program - 8). The focus of the middle school, NAF Uniform Description: National Prep, is to prepare students for entrance Athletic Programs Academy Foundation Prep - Boys: into competitive college preparatory The Screaming Eagles athletics teams khaki pants or knee-length shorts and high schools. The high school focuses feature Football, Basketball, Soccer, black collared shirts. Girls: khaki pants, on five academy concentrations Wrestling, Track and Baseball for boys; knee-length shorts or skirts and black in Law, Hospitality and Tourism, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Track, collared shirts. National Academy Finance, Engineering and Information Softball, Badminton and Lacrosse for Foundation High School - Boys: khaki Technology. girls. pants or knee-length shorts and royal blue National Academy Foundation Partners Thematic Course and logo shirt. Girls: khaki pants, knee- Program Highlights Northrop Grumman, Johns Hopkins length shorts or skirts and royal blue Five academy concentrations in Law, University, PW Feats, T. Rowe Price, Key National Academy Foundation logo Hospitality and Tourism, Finance, Hospitality Management, McCormick, shirt. Engineering and Information Center Plate, Mind Over Machines, Technology. MECU and Hilton Hotel Enrollment (2009-10): 382

Academic Enrichment and Bus Lines: 21, 19, 35 Support Services NAF Prep Step-Up Academic Bell Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. Acceleration program, high school readiness curriculum, schoolwide literacy program. NAF High School College readiness program, early college dual enrollment, student-run MECU branch, shadowing and mentorship programs, SAT Prep, T. Rowe Price math fellows program

OPEN HOUSE 11/23/10 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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New Era Academy Address: 2700 Seamon Ave. #422 Baltimore, MD 21225

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-984-2415 New Era Academy builds in young men Support Services Principal: Paul Covington and women the cultural awareness, Project SOAR after-school program; self-confidence, experience, academic Counseling through the University of Web Site: record, skills and access that they will Maryland mental health professionals; www.baltimorecityschools.org/422 need to prosper in middle school, high CollegeBound; High School Assessment Grades Served: 6 - 12 school and beyond. “The staff and (HSA) and college and SAT prep cademy #422 cademy expectations at New Era helped me Uniform Description: White New Era Extracurricular Activities do more than I ever thought I could,” Academy polo shirt (middle school), Study Hall, Big Brother/Big Sister, says T.G., a rising 7th-grader. Through white dress shirt (button down) and Debate, Step team, Dance, Student discipline, structure, high expectations burgundy tie (high school), black pants/ Government, Gospel Choir, STEM, One and exploration, scholars take personal skirt, black dress shoes, black or white

Way Driving School and Charm School A Era N ew responsibility for their education and socks, black belt. realize their full potential. One recent Athletic Programs graduate says, “the CollegeBound Enrollment (2009-10): 378 Football, Basketball, Baseball, office and counseling center helped Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Bus Lines: 27, 64, 51 me use my experiences to get myself a Lacrosse, Track and Wrestling four-year full scholarship to college.” Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Partnerships Thematic Course and Program Highlights Greater Baltimore Women’s Basketball New Era Academy actively engages Education Coalition, University of young scholars through a rigorous Maryland School of Mental Health, college preparatory curriculum College Bound Foundation and One designed to stimulate creative Way Driving Academy inquiry, intellectual achievement and independent thinking which prepares students to attend the college of their choice. By the end of middle school, scholars will have taken Language Arts, Algebra I, Spanish, Physical Education, Technology, Health and Art. In addition to Maryland State Department of Education required course work, high school scholars are able to enroll in honors courses, as well as the following AP courses: Biology, European History, Calculus AB, and English Literature.

OPEN HOUSE 11/18/10 • 5 p.m. 11/20/10 • 10 a.m. 12/2/10 • 8 a.m.

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Northeast Middle School Address: 5001 Moravia Rd. #49 Baltimore, MD 21206 N ortheast M iddle School #49 IN OUR WORDS Course and Program Phone: 410-396-9220 Northeast Middle School is on the rise. Highlights Principal: Wanda Young Northeast Middle School is a traditional Research and project-based learning middle school serving scholars in Programs, Rigorous Core Subjects, Web Site: grades 6 - 8 and has undergone an Math English Science and Social www.baltimorecityschools.org/49 academic transformation with a focus Studies, Introduction to Broadcasting Grades Served: 6 - 8 on Journalism and Communication and Journalism, Engineering and and an emphasis in Technology Technology, On-line Spanish, Uniform Description: 6th grade: light and the Arts. Our Journalism and Instrumental Music, Dance In Motion, blue, button-down oxford shirts/khaki Communication programs are geared Physical Education, Wellness and bottoms; 7th grade: royal blue polo to provide our student scholars with Fitness, Program for Autistic Like shirts/khaki bottoms; 8th grade: orange knowledge to reach beyond the 21st Students (PAL) polo shirts/khaki bottoms. century to prepare for high school and Academic Services post-secondary education. Northeast Enrollment (2009-10): 501 Schoolwide Enrichment-Model, Middle School also utilizes small Literacy-Immersion Programs, Math Bus Lines: 15, 33 learning communities as an Enhanced and Peer Tutoring; Related Service Academic Instructional Program, where Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Providers: Speech, Behavior Therapist, students are separated by grade levels Social Worker and Psychologist; Various and instructed by highly qualified After-school Enrichment Programs; teachers, all managed by grade level Student Service Learning administrators. Because of the school’s strong climate and academic progress Extracurricular and on schoolwide and state assessments, a Athletic Programs large percentage of our students attend The Urban Debate Team, Student citywide high schools, and Baltimore Government Association, Book Club, City Public Schools’ new, innovative and Theater, Tennis, Track and Field, charter schools. Basketball and Soccer

Partnerships Morgan State University, 92Q, Giant and Safeway

OPEN HOUSE 11/3/10 • 6 p.m. 12/11/10 • 9 a.m.

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Northwestern High School Address: 6900 Park Heights Ave. #401 Baltimore, MD 21215

IN OUR WORDS Extracurricular Program Phone: 410-396-0646 Northwestern High School has a proud Debate Team, Fashion, Modeling, Principal: Jason Hartling tradition of cultivating exceptional leaders Sewing, Literary Magazine, Cooking and community members. It is a dynamic Club, Horticulture, Quilting Café, Go Web Site: and diverse school community offering a Green! (Recycling), Choir, Clip Club www.baltimorecityschools.org/401 variety of academic, extracurricular and (sports/musical movies), Outward Bound, athletic programs. Northwestern inspires NAACP, Story Time (Book Club), Table Grades Served: 9 - 12 its students to achieve and work tirelessly Tennis/Ping Pong, Technology/Gaming/ Uniform Description: Dark blue or white to ensure success for all. Graduates are Robotics, Jazz Club, Cheerleading, SGA/ polo/light blue oxford shirt with the school college-ready and prepared for life. Interact, Double Dutch Club, SAT Prep, logo, worn with khaki pants. Weightlifting, J29, FLO (For Ladies Only), Thematic Course and Girls Club, Photography & Video, Rubik’s Enrollment (2009-10): 948 Program Highlights Cube/Speedcubing Club, Chess Club and Bus Lines: 54, 44, 53 We offer a full array of honors programs Helping Hands (Service Learning) and Advanced Placement courses in Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. English, Calculus, Government, U.S. Athletic Programs History, Biology and Art. Northwestern is Males: Cross Country, Varsity Football, orthwestern H igh School #401 N orthwestern also home to the oldest Junior Art Force JV Football, Soccer, Varsity Basketball, (JROTC) unit in Baltimore City. We also JV Basketball, Wrestling, Indoor Track, offer a Video Pathway. Outdoor Track, Baseball and Lacrosse Females: Cross Country, JV Volleyball, Academic Enrichment and Co-Swimming, Varsity Basketball, JV Support Services Basketball, Dance, Indoor Track, Outdoor These services include weekly academic Track, JV Badminton, Varsity Badminton coaching sessions, Maryland High School and Cheerleading Assessment (HSA) tutoring, special resource classes, Saturday tutoring, Partnerships Bridge program support, Peer Tutoring, University of Maryland School of Law, Advanced Placement Boot Camp and Futures, Mayor’s Office of Employment Young Scholars, Twilight School and Development, Upward Bound, Street Night School Programs, SAT prep and Ambrose, CHAI, Universities Space individual student plans to ensure Research Association, Urban Alliance, graduation. We have an actively involved Community Law in Action, Baltimoreans alumni association of more than 100 United in Leadership Development members. (BUILD), Child First, CollegeBound Foundation, J. Knight Foundation, Career and Technology Programs Maryland Food Bank, Spotlight on CISCO IT Networking, Interactive Media Schools, New Life International Church, (Video, Audio, Print Production) and Law Baltimore Rising, Hispanic College Fund, Leadership and Air Force JROTC Renee’s Beauty Business and Qiydaar Academy OPEN HOUSE 11/15/10 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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Patterson High School Address: 100 Kane St. #405 Baltimore, MD 21224 Patterson H igh School #405 In Our Words Career and Technology Phone: 410-396-9276 Patterson High School offers career Programs Principal: Laura D’Anna academies in: Arts and Humanities, Courses and programs include: graphic Business and Finance, Transportation communications, advertising and Web Site: and Engineering and Professional design, law and leadership, business www.baltimorecityschools.org/405 Health. Success Academy is offered for administrative services, business Grades Served: 9 - 12 9th-graders. management and marketing, and training to become a nursing assistant, pharmacy Uniform Description: Khaki bottoms Thematic Course and technician and emergency medical (pants, skirts) and blue oxford or Program Highlights technician. Engineering career training blue polo shirt with school logo (sold Advanced Placement courses include: includes: pre-engineering (Project Lead through Flynn and O’Hara and at the English Literature and Composition, the Way), design technology (CADD), school). Biology, American Government, Calculus visual arts, Air Force JROTC and AB, Spanish Language Composition, aeronautics/aviation. Enrollment (2009-10): 1,637 Spanish Literature and Studio Art. Bus Lines: 10, 13, 22, 23, 24, 40 Honors courses include: English II, Extracurricular Activities III and IV, American Government, Black History Club, Future Educators Bell Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. World History, Chemistry, Biology, Association, National Arts Honor Society, Geography and Algebra II. Thematic National Honor Society, Orgullo Latino, courses include: Probability and Robotics, Math, Science, Engineering Statistics, Genetics, Anatomy and Achievement (MESA), Robotics Club, Physiology, Robotics and the Academy of Annual STEM, Skills USA, Drama Club, Engineering. Science Club

Academic Enrichment and Athletic Programs Support Services Cross Country, Track, Football, Soccer, English as a Second Language Tennis, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Basketball, Newcomer Program, the International Swimming, Wrestling Resettlement Center (IRC) after-school program, Communities in Schools, a Partnerships licensed day care center, a school-based Baltimore Alliance for Careers in health clinic, the Students and Teachers Healthcare, Baltimore City Fire Achieving and Reflecting Together Department, U.S. Department of (START) schoolwide advisory program, Transportation, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Positive Behavior Interventions and Maryland Mentoring Partnership, YMCA Support (PBIS), Truancy Court (under of Central Maryland, Johns Hopkins 16) through the University of Baltimore, Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore Health Spotlight on Schools, Saturday school, Department, University of Maryland, Twilight School for Credit Recovery, a Morgan State University, Towson YMCA after-school program, the University, Loyola University, Maryland Mi Espacio after-school program through Department of Juvenile Services, Maryland OPEN HOUSE the Latino Providers, the Refugee Youth Cooperative Extension Office, Northrop 11/17/10 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Project after-school program Grumman, Legg Mason, MTA Redline, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Upward Bound

70 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE SOUTHeast entrance criteria HIGH SCHOOL

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Address: 1400 Orleans St. #414 Baltimore, MD 21202

In Our Words nurse practitioner-staffed Health Suite; Phone: 443-642-4478 After a $32 million renovation in 2009, Hopkins Lecture Series; mentoring and Principal: Stephen Colbert Paul Laurence Dunbar High School coach class continues to offer a safe and positive Web Site: environment with a sharp focus Career and Technology www.baltimorecityschools.org/414 Programs on teaching and learning. Dunbar College preparatory courses, Grades Served: 9 - 12 graduates nearly 100 percent of its emergency medical technology, bio- students, who receive millions of dollars Uniform Description: Khaki or black technology and bio-medical sciences in athletic and academic scholarships bottoms and polo or oxford shirts with each year. Dunbar prepares students for Extracurricular Activities school emblem in burgundy, gold or college and the world of work; it also American Students’ Fund Character white. fosters “Poet Pride.” Program, Jazz Band, Cheerleaders, Enrollment (2009-10): 730 Chess, Choir, Debate, Environmental Thematic Course and Bus Lines: 21, 19, 35 Program Highlights Science, Green Club, It’s Academic/ Quiz Bowl Team, National Honor Dunbar is a college preparatory high Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. school offering additional pathways Society, Modeling Club, Peer Mediation in bio-medicine, bio-technology and Group, Robotics, Student Government emergency medical technology. Pre- and Talent Search Advanced Placement (Honors) and Athletic Programs Advanced Placement courses include: D unbar H igh School #414 L aurence Paul Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, statistics, biology, English language Boys (Varsity and JV), Basketball, literature and English composition, Girls (Varsity and JV), Cross Country, U.S. history and calculus, robotics, Football (Varsity and JV), Indoor Track, instrumental music, yearbook Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, production, newspaper, internship Track and Field, Volleyball opportunities at Johns Hopkins University and Medical Systems, East Partnerships Baltimore Medical Center and Mercy Johns Hopkins Hospital; Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dunbar’s athletes are part of University; Morgan State University; the Champion Athletic Program Constellation Energy; Incentive Mentoring Program (IMP); Marriott Academic Enrichment and Support Services Hotel-Inner Harbor; Building Steps; CAPS (Coppin Academy for Pre-Nursing Baltimore City Community College; Success); Junior Biomedical Scholars Coppin State University; Northrop (JBS); B.O.N.D to B.O.N.D. (Building Grumman; Army Research Library; Our Neighbors Dreams; Beyond Our Burger King; Poet Followers City Neighbors Doors); Building Steps; HSA of Hope Ministries; Milestone, Inc.; Saturday Academy; Project 3+3 AP; Fountain Baptist Church; Community Conferencing Center; Tommy Polley SAT Allen Prep and Tutoring; Advanced OPEN HOUSE Placement tutoring; Incentive Mentoring Foundation; First Apostolic Faith 11/16/10 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Program; Marriott Mentoring Program; Institutional Church; Dunbar Alumni mental health practitioner, psychologist, Association for Students and School Counselors; 11/18/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 71 High School LOTTERY northeast

Reginald F. Lewis High School Address: 6401 Pioneer Dr. #419 Baltimore, MD 21214 R

eginald F. L IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-545-1746 Welcome to Reginald F. Lewis High Support Services Principal: Dr. Barney Wilson School of Business and Law. The world National Foundation for Teaching depends on people who understand and Entrepreneurship, National Honor Web Site: practice business and law. Reginald Society, CollegeBound Foundation and www.baltimorecityschools.org/419 F. Lewis is the high school that a Department of Labor Grant support Grades Served: 9 - 12 ewis H igh School #419 develops those leaders. Our programs academic excellence. are designed to stimulate creativity Career and Technology Uniform Description: Reginald F. Lewis and out-of-the-box thinking. Students Programs white, yellow, gray or black polo shirts who graduate from this school have Business Management and Law and khaki (tan) pants or skirts. a competitive advantage over their peers because they will master the Extracurricular Activities Enrollment (2009-10): 549 concepts that will allow them to some An assortment of clubs are available Bus Lines: 19, 55 day open their own businesses, serve including Debate, Reading, Chess, as managers in corporate America, Rugby, Future Works, Golf, After School Bell Schedule: 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. compete in the global economy, work Matters, the Y-Boost Program and We as attorneys or set up their own law Imagine. practice. Athletic Programs Thematic Course and Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Program Highlights Basketball, Tennis and Track We offer a wide array of Business and Law courses. Students have an Partnerships opportunity to develop their own Baltimore City Office of Neighborhoods, business plans, learn how to operate The Y, We Imagine, After School and finance a business, participate Matters, Goodwill Industries of the in mock trial and debate, and are Chesapeake, College Bound and Future surrounded by teachers and students Works who share a love for business ownership, politics and law.

OPEN HOUSE 11/23/10 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

72 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE southWEST LOTTERY HIGH SCHOOL

Renaissance Academy #433 Address: 1301 McCulloh St. Baltimore, MD 21217

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-984-3164 Renaissance Academy, which was Support Services Principal: Karl Perry founded in 2005 and modeled after the Outward Bound, CollegeBound highly successful Noble Street Charter Foundation, College Summit, Charles Web Site: High School in Chicago, is an innovative Street Tutorial Program, Baltimore Urban www.baltimorecityschools.org/433 college preparatory high school. The Debate League, High School Assessment school prepares students to succeed (HSA) after-school tutorial program and Grades Served: 9 - 12

Avid #433 cademy in society through these expectations: Uniform Description: Students should commitment to educational excellence, wear an approved polo shirt, khaki Extracurricular Activities civic responsibility and respect for pants, shoes or boots. community, the environment and all Town Hall, Debate Team, Choir, Art people. At Renaissance Academy, Club, Chess Club, Student Government, Enrollment (2009-10): 325 instruction, organization and staffing Cheerleading and Humanitarian Club Bus Lines: Light Rail, 5, 21, 91, close to are built on the belief that students can Athletic Programs State Center on Metro Line A enaissance

master the skills, knowledge and habits R Basketball, Football, Baseball, Lacrosse, of mind to succeed as adults in society. Wrestling, Badminton, Volleyball and Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. Thematic Course and Softball Program Highlights College prep curriculum, double dose Partnerships of math and reading for 9th- and 10th- Replications Inc. (operator of school), graders, Reading Is FAME Program, Druid Hill YMCA, First Baptist Church, Collins Writing Program, foreign language Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Comcast for 11th- and 12th-graders, Health and of Baltimore, Bethel AME Church, Physical Fitness Program, Advanced Douglas Memorial Church, Outward Placement (AP) Courses for 11th- and Bound, Joe Manns Awards, Carmelo 12th-graders Anthony Foundation, Carrera Young Executives (Baltimore City Health Dept.) and One Choice, One Voice

OPEN HOUSE 11/20/10 • 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Roland Park Elementary/ Address: 5207 Roland Ave. Middle School #233 Baltimore, MD 21210 R

oland Park Elementary/ M iddle School #233 In Our Words Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-396-6420 Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Support Services Principal: Carolyn Cole is a kindergarten through 8th grade The Ingenuity project offers a Learning public school that serves a highly Club to its students. Advanced Web Site: diverse population. Roland Park Academic and general education www.baltimorecityschools.org/233 students have maintained continuous students may attend a Homework Club. Grades Served: K - 8 improvement on state assessments Both programs offer a quiet, structured over the last decade and consistently environment for students to complete Uniform Description: Solid navy blue score in the top 25 percent on national home assignments after school, before top and khaki bottom. achievement tests at all grade levels. they leave for the day. Peer tutors are The school earned a Blue Ribbon for available during those times to assist Enrollment (2009-10): 1,260 students with specific subject-related Academic Excellence from the Maryland Bus Lines: 44, 61, 27 State Department of Education and questions. Students are also given the recognition as a certified Maryland opportunity to attend our after-school Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. green school; it has also received state Coach Class (for each core subject and national acclaim for its commitment area classes), which offer small group to integrating the arts into the school’s instruction and extra help from teachers curriculum. As one student said, “the in the areas in which they struggle. teachers and administrators are great, Roland Park also has an active Student and they never mind sparing a moment Government Association that oversees when you need help.” service projects.

Thematic Course and Extracurricular Activities Program Highlights Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater In middle school, Roland Park serves Department (Fall and Spring both students in its residential zone performances), National Academic and gifted students who come from League, Debate Team, Chess Club, across the city to attend one of two Environmental Club, Recycling Club, magnet programs. Since 1994, the Book Club Ingenuity Program at Roland Park has provided advanced instruction in Athletic Programs all subject areas, especially science Soccer (boys and girls), Basketball (boys and math. Additionally, Roland Park and girls, Lacrosse, Track and Field offers an Advanced Academics magnet Partnerships program that provides students with an advanced curricula and a special Goucher College, Maryland Institute emphasis on the liberal arts. All Roland College of Art, Johns Hopkins Park students are offered foreign University, local business partnerships language, starting in kindergarten and with Starbucks, Eddie’s Supermarket including Spanish, French and Latin. and the Roland Park Alumni Association OPEN HOUSE 10/27/10 • Parents may tour the school by appointment with our guidance department

74 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE SOUTHWEST LOTTERY HIGH school

Southside Academy Address: 2700 Seamon Ave. #181 Baltimore, MD 21225

IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 410-545-3528 Southside Academy is a small high school Programs Principal: Denise Gordon located in the Cherry Hill community of The Future Educators Association at South Baltimore. It is a high-performing Southside Academy is a state-approved Web Site: school promoting academic excellence career completer program designed to www.baltimorecityschools.org/181 that is developmentally responsive to prepare high school students for future careers in the education profession. Grades Served: 9 - 12

the needs of every student. The staff #181 cademy Southside students who wish to challenges the students to use their Uniform Description: White or black explore possible careers as teachers, minds. Upon entering the doors of Southside Academy polo with the teacher-aides, guidance counselors, Southside Academy, one instantly sees school logo on the upper left chest, school psychologists, librarian, youth the nurturing, stable, close and mutually and khaki or black bottoms. respectful environment that supports workers and camp directors will develop student growth. fundamental knowledge, skills and Enrollment (2009-10) 308 dispositions to prepare them for an Southside A 27, 29, 64 Thematic Course and education degree. The Future Educators Bus Lines: Program Highlights Association (FEA) works with our Bell Schedule: 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Eco-Clues summer camp, is a program in FEA club and the FEA clubs of our which students engage in ethnographic neighboring middle schools. study, graphing soil and water testing, interpreting charts and diagrams. Extracurricular Activities Students also have an opportunity to Future Educators of America Club, present their findings to the community. Principals Student Advisory Committee, All 9th-graders are required to take Students Helping Other People (SHOP), JROTC. This program prepares high Student Government and Debate Team school students for leadership roles while making them aware of their Athletic Programs rights, responsibilities and privileges as Southside Academy offers Varsity and American citizens. It is a stimulus for Junior Varsity Football, Basketball, promoting graduation from high school Volleyball, Softball, Wrestling, Lacrosse, and it provides instruction and rewarding Dance, Cheerleading, Track and a number opportunities that will benefit the of other sports. student, community and nation. Partnerships Academic Enrichment and Southside Academy of Environmental Support Services Science has partnerships with the AP courses, which include Biology, following organizations: Towson English, Psychology and Statistics, are University, Association of Governmental offered. SAT prep classes, mentoring, Accountants, On-Site Training Corp, tutoring and coach classes are also Children and Health Advocacy Project available. (CAHAP), Cherry Hill and Terra Firma Community Association (CHAT). OPEN HOUSE 11/18/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 75 MIDDLE School LOTTERY northeast

Stadium School Address: 1300 Gorsuch Ave. #15 Baltimore, MD 21218 Stadium School #15 In Our Words Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-984-2682 Stadium School, also formally named Support Services Principal: Ron Shelley The Stadium School, is currently The school offers Saturday school for celebrating its 17th year of excellence in students who need additional support. Web Site: education. It is the first public school in Each teacher at the Stadium School www.baltimorecityschools.org/15 Baltimore City designed and operated in offers coach classes after school. Grades Served: 6 - 8. collaboration with teachers and parents. Math and language arts tutorials, Our vision is to be a professional Supplemental Educational Services. Uniform Description: White polo shirt learning center that educates students Peer Mediation and individual and with Stadium School logo and black with rigor, develops its personnel and group counseling are also offered. khaki pants or skirt. provides opportunities for parents to Extracurricular Activities be part of their child’s education. Our Enrollment (2009-10): 289 Art Club, Gardening Club, Chess Club, goal is to work collaboratively with National Academic League, Dance Team Bus Lines: 3, 36, 22 parents/guardians and the community to prepare students for success in the Athletic Programs Bell Schedule: 7:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. global community. As one student said, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Basketball “I like going to my classes because I (girls and boys), Basketball Skills Camp can tell my teachers look forward to teaching us.” Partnerships Morgan State University, Towson Thematic Course and University, Irvine Nature Center, Program Highlights Frances & Charlie Horich, Food Studies The Stadium School offers two types Institute, State Farm, the Maryland of course work: core and project. Zoo in Baltimore, The Abel Foundation, Students take core classes—language Parks and People Foundation, arts, science and math—four days a Community Foundation, Food Studies week. Project classes, a hallmark of the Institute, The Network For Teaching Stadium School, helps students learn an Entrepreneurship, Jacaranda Center For array of skills, such as writing grants, Family and Youth Development creating a budget in Excel, developing partnerships with civic groups or growing vegetables and flowers in a community garden. At the beginning of the school year, every student selects a project class based on their tailored educational, social and spiritual needs. Currently, we offer project classes in debate, gardening, food and nutrition, Choose Life: HIV Prevention, journalism, dance and a number of other topics. OPEN HOUSE 11/18/10 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 11/23/10 • 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

76 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE southeast Separate APPLICATION middle SCHOOL

The Crossroads School Address: 802 South Caroline St. #323 Baltimore, Md. 21231

In Our Words Extracurricular Activities Phone: 410-685-0295 The Crossroads School specializes Extra-curricular activities include: Principal or Contact person: in offering rigorous and engaging Voyage of Exploration – a Science Dr. Daniel Schochor academic work that focuses on students’ program funded by the National Science abilities to contextualize their learning. Foundation that introduces 6th grade Web Site: Our cross-disciplinary and hands-on students to physics and other concepts www.baltimorecityschools/323 approach has led to unprecedented associated with the maritime industry, Grades Served: 6 - 8 success, and many of our students go on debate, chess, National Academic to some of the best high schools, public League and a school newspaper. Uniform description: Navy blue and and private, in the city. white polo shirt, khaki pants/skirts Athletic Programs Thematic Course and Our athletic programs are currently Enrollment 2009-10: 150 Program Highlights limited to both boys and girls basketball Bus Lines: 10, 11, 13 The Crossroads School, through its and we hope to introduce lacrosse this partnership with the Living Classrooms year as a new option for our students. Bell Schedule: Varies daily; please see School #323 he C rossroads T Foundation, is able to offer students school web site. opportunities such as building floating Partnerships wetlands geared towards cleaning up Major partnerships include: The Living our bay, and learning the importance Classrooms Foundation, Morgan Stanley, of leadership through meaningful M&T Bank, Verizon and The Ronald community service-related endeavors. McDonald House. Our Leaders Go Places program focuses on developing the leader within every student, incentivizing students to do their part in contributing to our school and global community.

Academic Enrichment and Support Services One-on-one and small-group tutoring is offered at the Crossroads School as a part of our Turning the Corner Achievement Program. This tutoring program focuses on reinforcing our students’ core math and reading skills. Our Enrichment cycle allows students to take a trimester of Art, Technology, and Spanish classes that broaden our students’ horizons and encourage them to express themselves beyond the work they do in their core courses. OPEN HOUSE 12/15/10 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 77 MIDDLE/HIGH school LOTTERY NORTHEAST

The Reach! Partnership School Address: 2801 Saint Lo Dr. #341 Baltimore, MD 21213 T

he R In Our Words Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-642-2291 The REACH! Partnership School also Support Services Principal: Michael J. Frederick named, Reach! is committed to graduating One hour each day is scheduled for in- each! Partnership School #341 students who are prepared and motivated school tutoring, mentoring and homework Web Site: for post-secondary education and training assistance. We also offer a mandatory www.baltimorecityschools.org/341 (college and technical) and qualified summer learning program. Grades Served: 6 - 12 for entry-level career positions in the Career and Technology healthcare and construction industries. Programs Uniform Description: REACH polo shirt A REACH! education provides life-long In 10th grade, all students select either (color determined by grade level) and options through strong industry and the healthcare or construction pathway, khaki pants or skirt. college partnerships. As Christin Noya, which enables them to graduate with a the assistant president of Experiential Enrollment (2009-10): 288 college-preparatory diploma and industry- Learning and Career Services at Stevenson recognized certification in a specialty Bus Lines: 19, 22 University, said, “REACH! knows what such as nursing, pharmacy or laboratory the community and their students need, Bell Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. science. An additional option includes and is proactive about bringing the two completing one year of an apprenticeship together.” in carpentry, the construction trades Thematic Course and pathway, electrical or heating ventilation Program Highlights and air conditioning. At REACH!, all middle school students Extracurricular Activities receive a challenging curriculum, rich in math and language arts and Urban Debate Team, Student Council, designed to prepare them for the college- Baltimore Dance Crews Project, ACE preparatory high school curriculum. They Mentoring Project (Architecture, are regularly exposed to college and Construction and Engineering), Young career opportunities in healthcare and Audiences Arts Program construction for the purpose of creating Athletic Programs an expectation of continued schooling or REACH! partners with Heritage High training after high school graduation. The School to form the Lake Clifton teams, career exposure allows our 10th grade including: Basketball (boys), Football, students to make an informed career- Track and Field, Cross Country, Volleyball focused selection from the following (girls), Badminton, Softball, Baseball and fields: nursing, electrical, laboratory Lacrosse. technician, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, pharmacy technician Partnerships and carpentry. In high school, students Johns Hopkins Medical System; take rigorous classroom work and Stevenson University; Harkins Builders learn and earn through unique work- & Contractors;Associated Builders & study internship and apprenticeship Contractors; Civic Works, Inc.; opportunities. University of Maryland Medical System; OPEN HOUSE Johnson Controls 12/2/10 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

78 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE middle/HIGH NORTHEAST LOTTERY SCHOOL

Vanguard Collegiate Middle School Address: 5000 Truesdale Ave. #374 Baltimore, MD 21206

IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 443-642-2069 Vanguard Collegiate Middle Support Services Principal: Esther Wallace School serves students in grades Vanguard has uniquely structured an 6 - 7, providing all students with a educational program that supports Web Site: comprehensive education designed to and guides students from middle www.baltimorecityschools.org/374 prepare them for success in high school school through high school graduation, Grades Served: 6 - 7 and college. Our focus is to provide a building bridges from the earlier grades Will eventually serve grades 6 - 12. school community built on a challenging that ultimately lead to college success. academic program that seeks to realize Students are prepared to meet the Uniform Description: Burgundy shirts each student’s potential. Academic high standards required for college with school logo and khaki bottoms. emphasis is on the core content areas admission, and to meet or exceed of Reading, English/Language Arts, Baltimore City and Maryland learning Enrollment (2009-10): Math, Science and Social Studies. In standards and proficiency requirements. Opened in 2010 - 11 addition, we provide daily resource Bus Lines: 5, 33, 44 Extracurricular Activities classes and programs to meet the needs ollegiate M iddle School #374 ollegiate of the whole child. Our research-based Tutoring, Basketball, Cooking Classes, Bell Schedule: 8:10 a.m. - 3 p.m. programs provide opportunities to Introduction to Spanish Language and develop the academic and social skills of Culture, Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, our scholars. Drama and Choir

Thematic Course and Athletic Programs C anguard Program Highlights We currently offer a Basketball team, V Vanguard Collegiate Middle School and partner with the Herring Run promotes academic excellence, leading Recreation Center to offer Football and to college entrance and success. We Soccer. offer courses in technology, media, Partnerships visual arts, character education, fine arts and physical education. The smaller Our partnerships include: Wachovia learning environments foster high Bank, Herring Run Watershed achievement and healthy relationships, Organization, Herring Run Recreation and support the development of leaders. Center, Benjamin Banneker Museum, Morgan State University, Huber Memorial Church, Inner Court Ministries and Divine Tours and Travel.

OPEN HOUSE 11/17/10 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Address: 100 N. Calhoun St. Academy #429 Baltimore, MD 21223

ivien T IN OUR WORDS Career and Technology Phone: 443-984-2831 Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Programs Principal: Starletta Jackson Academy prepares students to enter the Allied Health, Pharmacy Technology, science, math and health professions. Surgical Operating Room Technology, Web Site: . T Students’ training includes hands-on Biotechnology and Emergency Medical www.baltimorecityschools.org/429 homas M edical A rts practice in the school’s state-of-the-art Technician Grades Served: 9 - 12 hospital suite. Strong schoolwide family, Extracurricular Activities community and business partnerships Debate Team, Chess Club, Photography Uniform Description: Lab coat or offer Vivien T. Thomas students Club, Poetry Club, Music, Science hospital scrubs. The wearing of lab opportunities for internships within a Olympiad and Student Government coats is enforced as a part of the network of research, medical and health school uniform. services organizations. Graduates are Athletic Programs Enrollment (2009-10): 443 prepared for college and careers. All interscholastic sports Bus Lines: 10, 20, 30 Thematic Course and Partnerships Program Highlights MedStar Health; Baltimore City Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. cademy #429 Allied Health, Pharmacy Technology, Community College; COIL, Inc.; Surgical Operating Room Technology, University of Maryland Baltimore; Biotechnology, Emergency Medical CollegeBound Foundation Technician, Math and Science Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Academic Enrichment and Support Services Saturday intervention/tutoring support services, Daily Coach Classes, Twilight School, Advisory Mentorship Program and AVID

OPEN HOUSE 11/20/10 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

80 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE NORTHEAST LOTTERY HIGH SCHOOL i

W.E.B. DuBois High School Address: 2201 Pinewood Ave. #418 Baltimore, MD 21214

IN OUR WORDS Extracurricular Activities Phone: 410-396-6435 At W.E.B. DuBois High School, staff, Debate Team, SHOP, Peer Mediation, Principal: Delores Berry-Binder students, parents and community work Bike Club, Environmental Science Club, collaboratively to promote high academic Student Government Association, Web Site: achievement and to empower students to Principal’s Book Club, Parent Teachers www.baltimorecityschools.org/418 develop their talents and ways of learning Student Association (PTSA), Dance Team, through participation, responsibility Charm Club/Modeling, Gentlemen’s Club, Grades Served: 9 - 12 and shared decision-making. Students Success Club, Diamonds and Pillow Talk Uniform Description: Khaki pants and develop leadership, social and academic royal blue shirt. skills through positive experiences. Athletic Programs Intramural Sports: Football, Basketball, Enrollment (2009-10): 611 Thematic Course and Soccer, Track & Field, Baseball, Lacrosse, 19, 55 Program Highlights Volleyball, Badminton, Wrestling and Bus Lines: Johns Hopkins Talent Development, Dance Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Honors, Advanced Partnerships Placement, Transitional Evening School, Audubon of Maryland and Washington, Robotics and Futures Dropout Prevention D.C.; Chesapeake Bay; Student D uBois H igh School #418 W.E.B. Speaker’s Bureau; Earth Environmental Academic Enrichment and Ambassadors; Irvine Nature Center; Support Services Morgan State University’s Excellence in Building Steps; JAHOD Mentoring; Big Mathematics and Science, Geo-Space Brothers & Big Sisters; College Bound; Science Program; Stephen Fellows National Honor Society; Upward Bound; Summer Research Program; Summer Education Talent Search; Engineering Academy of Mathematics and Science Exploration; Mending Young Minds Morgan State University’s Actuarial Mentoring; Brother-to-Brother Mentoring; Science Program; Dual Enrollment APEX; BOOST (YMCA); Science, programs; Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Science, Achievement (MESA) Program (STEM) programs

Career and Technology Programs Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Agricultural Science

OPEN HOUSE 11/18/10 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 81 HIGH school entrance criteria northwest

Western High School Address: 4600 Falls Rd. #407 Baltimore, MD 21209 Western H igh School #407 IN OUR WORDS Academic Enrichment and Phone: 410-396-7040 Founded in 1844, Western High School is Support Services Principal: Alisha Trusty a pioneer in women’s public education. Accelerated College Preparatory, College Western strives to enable its students to Preparatory programs and Teacher Web Site: become culturally enriched, responsible Academy; Comprehensive guidance www.baltimorecityschools.org/407 citizens and lifelong learners with the and school counseling program, Grades Served: 9 - 12 skills, knowledge and values to meet CollegeBound Foundation, 9th Period the challenges of the future. Western after-school program, STEM Intern Uniform Description: Red/black/ provides young women opportunities to Programs, Black Engineers’ Society, white polo, red/black/white hoodie, develop their academic, artistic, athletic Leadership Program with St. Paul’s black pants (no denim or jeans), black and leadership abilities, and it offers a School for Girls, National Honor Society skirt (to the knee or longer). Polos and unique learning experience that creates Peer Tutoring and Summer Prep Program hoodies must have Western logo visible lifelong bonds. Western’s success in at all times. Career and Technology educating young women earned it Programs recognition as both a Maryland Blue Enrollment (2009-10): 855 Teacher Academy of Maryland with Ribbon School and National Blue Ribbon courses to prepare students for a career Bus Lines: 33, 38, 22, 27, 44 School. in education Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Thematic Course and Program Highlights Extracurricular Activities Science, Technology, Engineering and 24 clubs including: Chess Club, Mathematics (STEM) courses: Robotics, Chinese Heritage Club, Debate Team, Research Methods, Logic, Introduction Environmental Club, It’s Academic, to Game Design; Extensive Advanced Modern Dance Troupe, National Placement (AP) program in which 46 Art Honor Society, Robotics Club, percent of students in grades 10–12 Spanish Club and Student Government are enrolled; AP courses include: Art Association 2D-Design, Calculus, Biology, English, Athletic Programs Human Geography, Spanish, Statistics, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. Varsity Volleyball, JV Volleyball, Varsity History; Four-year sequence of Foreign Basketball, JV Basketball, Varsity Languages (Chinese, French, Russian, Swimming, JV Swimming, Varsity Indoor Spanish); Rich Fine Arts program: Track, Modern Dance, Lacrosse, Softball, band, chorus, nine art courses, drama, Badminton, Tennis and Track dance; Innovative electives: Women in Literature, African-American Partnerships Studies, African-American Literature, Towson University, Morgan State Environmental Science and Forensic University, St. Paul’s School for Girls and Science Northrop Grumman Corporation

OPEN HOUSE 11/23/10 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

82 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE SOUTHeast LOTTERY middle SCHOOL

William C. March Middle School Address: 2050 N. Wolfe St. #263 Baltimore, MD 21213

IN OUR WORDS Lab and the Math Acceleration Lab. Phone: 443-984-3699 With the Talent Development Middle In addition, students enjoy fun and Principal: Eugene Chong Qui Grades Program, a whole-school reform interesting elective courses that model developed at Johns Hopkins students can take during the school day, Web Site: University, William C. March Middle and during extended day activities. www.baltimorecityschools.org/263 School is rapidly becoming one of City Grades Served: 6 - 8 Schools’ great new school options. Academic Enrichment and Support Services Talent Development Middle Grades Uniform Description: Khaki pants William C. March boasts the only middle was designed by the educators and and polo shirts with grade-specific grades International Baccalaureate researchers at Johns Hopkins based colors (6th-graders: Hunter green; (IB) program in Baltimore City. Along on research gathered at nearly 100 7th-graders: Light blue; 8th-graders: with its partner school, Baltimore City middle schools across the country. white). College, William C. March received Johns Hopkins University and Baltimore its certification as an International City Public Schools worked together to Enrollment (2009-10): 439 Baccalaureate World School in August plan some much-needed renovations. 2010. IB is a worldwide academic Bus Lines: 13 The school entrance was redesigned program in which all students to be more welcoming to students, Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. participate. The teachers and parents, staff members and community administrators at William C. March have members; the school library was re-dedicated themselves to the success M iddle School #263 C . M arch William moved to the first floor, expanded and of every student in middle school and renovated; a brand-new performance beyond. Students and teachers are space was built; a space was remodeled organized into multidisciplinary teams to serve as a new Professional to give all students the tools they will Development Center; and a new Savvy need to succeed in middle school and Readers Lab and Math Acceleration Lab beyond. were completed. Also, March houses three computer labs and three science Extracurricular Activities labs. At the new William C. March Art, Basketball, Chess Club, Drama, Middle School, we won’t be satisfied Drumming, Flag Football, Spanish, with just meeting requirements, we will Student Government, Urban Debate exceed them! League Thematic Course and Partnerships Program Highlights Talent Development Middle Grades The William C. March Middle School Program at Johns Hopkins University features brand new curriculum in English language arts/reading, mathematics, science and social studies, and extra help—during and after school—for students who need additional support in the Savvy Readers OPEN HOUSE 11/23/10 • 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, call the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org 83 HIGH school REFERRAL SOUTHWEST

Youth Opportunity (YO!) Academy Address: 1510 W. Lafayette Ave. #858 Baltimore, MD 21208 Y outh O pportunity A In Our Words Academic Enrichment and Phone Number: 410-962-1905 “Without The Youth Opportunity Support Services Principal: Rhonda Alexander Academy, I would probably have Course offerings include computer- dropped out of school.” Student M.G., based and traditional instruction, with Web Site: entered the Youth Opportunity Academy support from highly qualified teachers. www.baltimorecityschools.org/858 with four credits and in one year Ongoing mentoring and wrap-around Grades Served: 9 - 12, Ages 16 - 21 completed the High School Assessment support are also, provided by Career (HSA) courses and the online program. Navigators who advocate on the Uniform description: Khaki pants or The caring environment inspired him student’s behalf. Opportunities for dual skirt; all colors of polo or Oxford style to participate in the “Save our Future” college enrollment are available for shirt (no stripes) cademy #858 financial literacy partnership program students on a fast track. at Johns Hopkins University where he Enrollment (2009-10): 148 Career and Technology exceeded the program expectations and Programs Bus lines: 1, 15, 21 was selected to speak at the Federal The Mayor’s Office provides Reserve Bank. Today, community Bell Schedule: opportunities for job readiness training, members who heard him speak are Flexible 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. paid and unpaid internships in the helping to fund his college education. student’s selected field of interest. “I made it. I never thought it would happen.” Student D.J., who excelled in Extracurricular Activities a school-based Citibank program, was Baltimore Urban Debate League, Johns ranked in the top 10 percent of students Hopkins “Save the Future Financial nationwide by the United States Literacy Program” Treasury Department in a financial literacy competency program. Athletic Programs Due to the number of job readiness and Thematic Course and job placement programs currently Program Highlights offered, only athletic programs required YO! Academy is a partnership between for graduation are offered. the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development and Baltimore City Partnerships Schools. The YO! Academy is designed The Mayor’s Office of Employment for students not meeting with success Development’s YO! Baltimore; Douglas in traditional school settings, but who Memorial Community Church who wish to receive a high school diploma, purchased 1/3 of student’s uniforms in and may need a flexible schedule to 2010-11, in addition to other support accommodate individual student needs throughout the year; Baltimore Urban such as employment and child care. Debate League; National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), Johns Hopkins-“Save the Future Financial Literacy Program” OPEN HOUSE 11/17/10 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

84 Baltimore City Public Schools • 2011–12 Middle and High School CHOICE GUIDE

Some schools with entrance criteria require a minimum composite score for WORKSHEET: admission. There are five different formulae for calculating this composite score, Calculate Your Composite Score and different schools use different versions. The five formulae are shown below. for Admission to Schools with Please contact your school or the Office of Student Placement (410-396-8600) for the Entrance Criteria grades you need to calculate your composite score, and for help with the calculation.

Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E

Add the total from each column. The scores in the bottom row represent minimum composite scores required by schools.

School Type Middle School High School High School High School High School MSA Reading Percentile MSA Math Percentile Math GPA N/A x 2 = x 3 = Science GPA N/A N/A N/A English GPA N/A x 2 = Overall GPA x 2 = x 2 = Attendance Percentage N/A N/A Your Final Composite Minimum Composite 355 610 610 490 475

To calculate your GPA, multiply final 7th grade grades by four, add in 1st-quarter 8th grade grades and divide by five.

Formula Schools That Use This Formula Example (Grades Used are Hypothetical)

Type A Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School MSA Reading Percentile 90 Roland Park Elementary/Middle School MSA Math Percentile 90 Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School Overall GPA 80 Attendance Percentage + 95 Final Composite: 90 + 90 + 80 + 95 = 355

Type B Paul Laurence Dunbar High School MSA Reading Percentile 65 Western High School MSA Math Percentile 65 Baltimore City College Math GPA 80 (x2) English GPA 80 (x2) Overall GPA + 80 (x2) Final Composite: 65 + 65 + 160 + 160 + 160 = 610

Type C Baltimore Polytechnic Institute MSA Reading Percentile 65 MSA Math Percentile 65 Math GPA 80 (x3) English GPA 80 Overall GPA + 80 (x2) Final Composite: 65 + 65 + 240 + 80 + 160 = 610

Type D Patterson High School (for select programs) MSA Reading Percentile 50 MSA Math Percentile 50 Math GPA 75 Science GPA 75 English GPA 75 Overall GPA 75 Attendance Percentage + 90 Final Composite: 50 + 50 + 75 + 75 + 75 + 75 + 90 = 490

Type E Carver Vo-Tech High School MSA Reading Percentile 50 Edmondson-Westside High School MSA Math Percentile 50 Mergenthaler Vo-Tech High School Math GPA 70 Science GPA 70 English GPA 70 Overall GPA 75 Attendance Percentage + 90 Final Composite: 50 + 50 + 70 + 70 + 70 + 75 + 90 = 475

200 East North Ave. • Baltimore, MD 21202 www.baltimorecityschools.org CONTACT the Office of Student Placement at 410-396-8600 for more information.