Education Update September 2023

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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 annual updates from area schools. 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, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Head Start, The Crossroads School, and Wolfe Street Academy.

Archbishop Borders
3500 Foster Avenue, 410-276-6534

• Archbishop Borders School has the distinction of being the only dual-language, Spanish-immersion Catholic school serving grades Pre-K 3 through 8 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

• 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.

• Visit their website to learn more and to apply: www.abbschool.com.  

• For more information or questions, 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 5 during school year 2023-2024. CHPCS is a partner school to Patterson Park Public Charter School.

• Follow Clay Hill on social media to see the great work the students and staff do: Facebook and Instagram

• For more information, please contact Emily Augustine, Principal, EAugustine@clayhillpcs.org.

Commodore John Rodgers
100 N. Chester Street, 410-396-9300

• Educating students Pre-k to 8
• 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 the 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 Pre-K to 8 during the 2023-2024 school year. PPPCS is a partner school to Clay Hill Public Charter School.

 • Follow PPPCS on social media to see the great work the students and staff do: Facebook and Instagram

• For more information, please contact Miguel Cervantes del Toro, Principal, Mdeltoro@pppcs.org.

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 and continue to test well above the Archdiocese standards year after year.

  • Their Early Childhood Program has 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 2024-2025 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 2023-2024 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

The Crossroads School #323
802 South Caroline Street, 410-276-4924

The Crossroads School is a public, tuition-free, charter middle school operated by the Living Classrooms Foundation. Crossroads creates a path for curious, kind, hardworking children and committed families to achieve success inside and outside the classroom. The school's small size and tight-knit community enables their team to create a personalized learning experience for every child. At Crossroads, children are people first, students second, and numbers never.

• Educating grades 6 to 8
• Back to School Night September 14 at 5-7pm
• Hiring: Math teacher for our 6th/7th grade classes
• For more info, www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/323

Wolfe Street Academy
245 S. Wolfe Street, 410-396-9140

Wolfe Street Academy, a conversion public charter school, serves approximately 250 students Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. Operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project, a local non-profit organization and Maryland’s largest operator of charter schools, Wolfe Street Academy uses a research-based curriculum, embedded professional development, and a holistic approach to supporting the student and family. 

As a Conversion Public Charter Wolfe Street Academy has control over curriculum, professional development, budget, and staff selection. Physical Education, Fine Arts, and Technology classes, along with recess every day support the broad education of every child. A rich after-school and summer school program is also offered on a lottery basis for all enrolled Kindergarten through 5th graders. 

For more information, please visit www.wolfestreetacademy.org or email Principal Gaither at cgaither@bcps.k12.md.us.

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