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Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises
Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Public Schools
A Closer Look at Choice For Families
High School Choice for 21-22 SY
September 15, 2021
Tina Hike-Hubbard, Chief Officer of Communications, Engagement and Enrollment
Brandon Tilghman, Director for the Office of Enrollment, Choice and Transfer
Ice Breaker: Fact or Fiction!
• School Choice is for all students at all grades.
• My child’s Baltimore City Public School has someone who can help me through the Choice process.
• I should only think about choice when my child is in the 5th or 8th
grade.
• FICTION!
• FACT!
• FICTION!
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Agenda3
● Review City Schools’ high school choice process● Entrance criteria and composite scores● How to apply ● A quick note on private schools● Review the upcoming timeline ● Questions
Goals and Objectives4
By the end of the session, families will:
•Understand the process and procedures for participating in the choice process
•Recognize the academic and career programming available at our choice schools
•Know what resources are available to help you navigate the choice process
Preparing to Participate in Choice Timeline
Sixth Grade:
Talk with your child about careers that may fit their
interests and goals
Seventh Grade:
Remind your child to focus in school! This year’s grades affect where they
can apply for high school
Eighth Grade:
Learn about the application process for specialized schools or career and
technology programs your child is interested in
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What is High School Choice?6
School Choice is how students in grade 8 in Baltimore City are assigned to high school
All 8th grade students
There are no zoned high schools in Baltimore
Students not currently attending Baltimore City Schools who wish to apply for a seat in the district
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What Factors Go Into a Student’s Choice?
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ACADEMIC AND CAREER PROGRAMMING
FRIENDS/FAMILY
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
High School Choice Programs
High School Choice
Entrance Criteria
High Schools
Pathways in Technology
Early College High School
(P-TECH)
Traditional Middle High
Schools (grades 6-12)
Traditional High Schools
(Grades 9-12)
Charter Schools
Career and Technical Programs
3DE by Junior Achievement
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What Programs are Offered?
• Special Academic Programming:
• 3DE by Junior Achievement• Advanced Academics • Ingenuity Project• P-TECH• JROTC • Dual Enrollment to earn
college credits!
• Career and Technical Education certification courses in a variety of subjects:
• Computer Science• Healthcare• Culinary Arts• Construction• Cosmetology• Automotive Repair• And more…
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Facts about The Choice Process 10
● Students will select their 5 top choices when applying.
● Many schools use what is called a choice lottery. Meaning if they have 500 spots and 600 students apply, the slots will randomly be filled.
● Some schools have academic entrance criteria.
● Some schools require interviews or separate applications.
It is important to research schools that may be a good fit and become familiar with the requirements!
What are Entrance Criteria Schools?11
• High schools with entrance criteria• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute• Baltimore City College• Paul Laurence Dunbar High School • Western High School
ENTRANCE CRITERIA SCHOOLS HAVE MINIMUM COMPOSITE SCORE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER FOR A STUDENT TO ATTEND
What are Entrance Criteria Schools?12
The current “minimum” composite score to be accepted into criteria schools is 610. However, it is important to note the following
statistics from the 2020-2021 school year:
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute-Lowest Composite Score: 714-Average Composite Score: 753
Baltimore City College High School -Lowest Composite Score: 682-Average Composite Score: 721
What are Composite Scores? 13
• Composite scores are used to determine students’ eligibility at entrance criteria schools
• They are typically calculated using:• Final grades from 7th grade
• 1st quarter grades from 8th grade• MCAP test score percentiles*
• When there are more applicants than available seats at certain schools, a rank order is used to determine placement at certain schools
(General Average x 2) + (English Average x 2) + (Math Average x 2) + Math Test Score+ Reading Test Score
Current Composite Score Formulas14
Composite Formula for High
School Entrance Criteria:
How to apply to high school15
VISIT AND LOGIN AT: https://baltimore.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bcps.jsp
Online Choice Application via Parent Portal 16
VISIT AND LOGIN AT: https://baltimore.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bcps.jsp
Online Choice Application via Parent Portal 17
SELECT “ONLINE CHOICE APPLICATION” UNDER “QUICK LINKS”
Online Choice Application via Parent Portal18
CLICK ON THE CORRESPONDING STUDENT CARD
Online Choice Application via Parent Portal19
SELECT UP TO FIVE SCHOOLS AND CLICK “SAVE”
Applying to Private Schools21
● There are a number of private and parochial schools that may be options for your child.
● All private schools have their own application, timeline, and process.
● The application process often includes interviews, standardized testing, and
fees.
● The best way to find out information about these schools is through their website. Google the school you’re interested in and click on the “Admissions” tab for more information.
● Factors to keep in mind: location, tuition, programs, size, financial aid
Fall 2021 - Choice Timeline22
• Starting now: ask questions and visit schools!
• Middle of November: schedule a meeting with Ms. Lightkep
• End of November: composite scores released by district
• December 1st: Choice application opens
• December 4th: City Schools’ Choice Fair
Spring 2022 - Choice Timeline23
• January 21nd – Choice application deadline
• March 4th – Students begin receiving placement letters; 2nd
round of the Choice process begins
Who Can Help Me Navigate the Choice Process?
Every school has a Choice Liaison. The job of the Choice Liaison is to counsel and advise families through the Choice Process.
Questions for your Choice Liaison:
• What is my child’s composite score? How was it calculated?
• When are applications due?
• What schools would match my child’s interest?
• What schools are available in my area?
• When is a school my child interested in having an open house?
• What do I do if my child did not get into the school they chose?
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Your Choice Liaison
Ms. Marissa LightkepSchool Counselor
Contact through Dojo, email or [email protected]
215-872-4575
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Comments or Questions?
Please visitwww.baltimorecityschools.org
ORBrandon Tilghman
Director
Office of Enrollment, Choice & Transfers
200 E. North Avenue, Room 106
443-984-2000
Dominick Bivens
Staff Associate / Choice Lead
Office of Enrollment, Choice & Transfers
200 E. North Avenue, Room 106
443-984-2000
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises, Chief Executive Officer
Alison Perkins-Cohen, Chief of Staff
Joshua I. Civin, Chief Legal Officer
Christopher Doherty, Chief Financial Officer
John L. Davis, Jr., Interim Chief Academic Officer
John L. Davis, Jr., Chief of Schools
Jeremy Grant-Skinner, Chief Human Capital Officer
Tina Hike-Hubbard, Chief of Communications, Engagement,
and Enrollment
Theresa Jones, Chief Achievement and Accountability Officer
Dr. Lynette Washington, Chief Operating Officer
BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
Linda M. Chinnia, Chair
Johnette A. Richardson, Vice-Chair
Dr. Michelle Harris Bondima
Dr. Durryle Brooks
Andrew “Andy” Frank
Dr. Martha James-Hassan
Ronald S. McFadden
Vernon A. Reid
Shantell L. Roberts
Kyreé Sykes, Student Commissioner
Christian Gant, Esq., Board Executive Officer
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How Students Apply to Schools
• Traditional high schools can be selected by listing them on students’ Middle and High School Choice Application
• Students list up to five choices and an algorithm will assign students to a school
• Certain charter schools may be listed on the application as well (BARD, Independence Local, and ConneXions)
• Schools should be listed on application in order of preference
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