Education Update September 2022

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As more and more families make Canton their home, education remains a vital part of our community. Parents can look to the CCA to provide bi-annual updates from our neighborhood. This month we have info from Archbishop Borders, Clay Hill Public Charter School, Commodore John Rodgers, Hampstead Hill Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School, St. Casimir Catholic School, and St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Head Start.

Archbishop Borders

3500 Foster Avenue, 410-276-6534

• Archbishop Borders School is the only dual-language, Spanish immersion Catholic school in Maryland, serving students in grades PreK 3 through 8 from 25 different zip codes.

• They educate in both English and Spanish languages, following the Archdiocese of Baltimore curriculum.

• They have been educating students on the campus at the corner of Foster & Highland since 1876, in partnership with Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.

• They are a community school, connecting families and students with the many resources that Canton, Highlandtown, and the city of Baltimore have to offer. 

• Students in grades Kinder - 5th maintained a community garden on campus and got to harvest vegetables this past spring!

• ABS has small class sizes, with our largest upcoming class at 23 students. 

• Bilingual adults on average have higher salaries and more career opportunities than their monolingual peers.

• They are accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year in select grades. Please visit their website to learn more and to apply: www.abbschool.com.  

• For more information, please email khammel@abbschool.com or call 410-276-6534. 

For more information, please email khammel@abbschool.com or call 410-276-6534.

Clay Hill Public Charter School

6400 E. Pratt Street, 443-813-1653

Clay Hill Public Charter School is a free public charter school in the Bayview neighborhood serving students in grades K to 4 during school year 2022-2023.  CHPCS is a partner school to Patterson Park Public Charter School. For more information, please contact Emily Augustine, Principal, EAugustine@clayhillpcs.org. 

CHPCS is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team! This member will receive a living stipend and will focus on family engagement. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, feels comfortable working with both adults and children, and is bilingual (English/Spanish). Reach out to Ms. Moschelle at mmoschelle@clayhillpcs.org for more information.  

Clay Hill's family needs assessment survey shows our families need donations of the following items: clothing of all sizes, winter coats, and food. Reach out to Ms. Moschelle at mmoschelle@clayhillpcs.org to drop off a donation or make an online donation here: https://bit.ly/donatetoschools2022

Commodore John Rodgers

100 N. Chester Street, 410-396-9300

• Enrollment for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade is still open for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/enroll to enroll online or stop by the school to pick up a paper application. 

• For more information/questions, contact the school at 410-396-9300 or email wallace@thecjrschool.org.  

 • Families can also follow Commodore on Facebook or Instagram (@thecjrschool) to stay connected to school or to learn more about events in the community.

Patterson Park Public Charter School

27 N. Lakewood Avenue, 410-558-1230

Patterson Park Public Charter School is a free public charter school in the Patterson Park neighborhood serving students in grades PreK to 8 during school year 2022-2023. PPPCS is a partner school to Clay Hill Public Charter School. For more information, please contact Miguel Cervantes del Toro, Principal, Mdeltoro@pppcs.org.

As the school year starts, PPPCS is in need of building our basic hygiene items for our students to use as needed throughout the year. Please check out and consider donating items off of our wish list to be shipped directly to the school: https://amzn.to/3SmT5Ag or make an online donation here: https://bit.ly/donatetoschools2022

Hampstead Hill Academy

500 S. Linwood Avenue, 410-396-9146

Hampstead Hill Academy is a neighborhood public charter school and is operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local non-profit organization celebrating more than two decades of service and student learning with research-based educational strategies, intensive teacher training, and extensive support for principals. HHA has grades PreK – 8 and accepts students from in zone and by means of the lottery system.

HHA is known for great teachers, friendly kids, high test scores, and lots of extracurricular activities. According to MSDE, they are the highest performing elementary and middle school in City Schools. They have control over their curriculum, budget, and selecting staff. They have a thriving music and theater arts program; Leaders Go Places; championship chess, debate, baseball, soccer, and more. For more information, please visit www.hha47.org or email Ms. Swann at gswann@hha47.org.

For more info, visit www.hha47.org. 

St. Casimir Catholic School

1035 S Kenwood Ave, 410.342.2681

  • They have been #1 in test score growth in all the Archdiocese for two years in a row.

  • Their Early Childhood Program just received the highest ranking through The State of Maryland, EXCELS.

  • Anchored in Faith, Education, and Family they continue to provide students a top-notch education in a happy, family-oriented, faith-based environment.

  • 99% of their Eighth Graders get into the high school of their choice.

  • Technology is thoughtfully integrated into the curriculum. They use iPads, BenQ Boards, 3D printers, and the First through Eighth graders have one-to-one Chrome Books.

  • They are accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. To apply or place an inquiry please visit the website at www.stcasimirschool.us.

  • For more information, email admissions@stcasimirschool.us.

St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) of Baltimore Head Start

242 S. Patterson Park Avenue, 410-276-5724

SVDP Head Start provides FREE early childhood education services that help prepare children ages 3-4 years for school. SVDP also helps support Head Start families to achieve their financial, housing, and health stability goals. 

  • ENROLLING children 3-4 years old for the 2022-2023 school year   

  • HIRING NOW credentialed and inspired teachers

  • SVDP Head Start offers a quality, bi-lingual (English/Spanish), early education program that provides meals, a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, and other benefits to families that qualify.

  • For more info, visit headstartbaltimore.org or email headstart@vincentbaltimore.org.

To send information to the CCA pertaining to education in our community / nearby schools, please email info@cantoncommunity.org.