GENERAL FAQs
Q: Where is the school located?
A: 500 S. Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224. We are across from Patterson Park on
Eastern Ave. Click here to see a
map and directions.
Q: How can I contact the school?
A: The main office number is 410-396-9146.
Q: How do I find out when the school is closed?
A: All pre-planned closings mandated by the school system are noted in the school
calendar and the monthly school newsletter and will also appear on our website.
Q: What is the Student Uniform Policy?
A: Please help us maintain our uniform policy by making certain your child attends
school in their uniform each day. Jeans are not permitted. Also, it is our policy
and BCPSS policy that students shall not wear excessive and distracting jewelry.
Piercings other than small earrings are not permitted. Thank you for helping us
maintain a studious, academic and professional appearance at school. Remember, as
per BCPSS district policy, “heelies” shoes are not permitted at school. You can
download the uniform shirt order form on our
Parents page.
Q: When is the first day of school for 2007-2008 School Year?
The first day of school for next year is Monday, August 27, 2007. Meet Your Teacher
Day will be scheduled for Friday, August 24, 2007 in the morning.
Q. What is the school’s inclement weather policy in case of snow or other similar
weather conditions?
A, The Baltimore City Public School System recognizes that winter snow, ice, or
other weather conditions can make it unsafe for students, parents, and staff to
travel to and from school. The following procedure will be used on school days when
weather conditions warrant.
The Baltimore City Public School System’s (BCPSS) Department of Facilities, in conjunction
with the City’s Department of Transportation and the Mass Transit Administration,
will complete a preliminary assessment of the situation by 4:30 a.m. After considering
this assessment, and the latest weather forecasts, the BCPSS Chief Executive Officer
will decide whether to open schools on schedule, delay opening by two hours, or
cancel school for the day. This decision will be announced to local television and
radio stations and posted on the
BCPSS website by 5:00 a.m. School officials may decide to
delay the opening of schools by two hours if travel conditions are potentially unsafe
at 5:00 a.m. but are expected to improve during the day. They may also delay openings
if acceptable travel conditions exist at 5:00 a.m., but weather forecasts predict
that conditions may soon worsen. In the event of a delayed opening, all half-day,
morning pre-k and kindergarten programs will be cancelled and school breakfast will
not be served. A two-hour delay announcement may be followed by an announcement
that the BCPSS is now closed for the day, if a reassessment of conditions so warrants.
The decision to close schools after previously announcing a two-hour school delay
will be announced to the news media and posted on the BCPSS website by 8:00 a.m.
Q. What if weather conditions worsen during the day and students are at school?
A. Schools will open only if the BCPSS believes students and staff will be able
to travel safely to their destinations. If weather conditions worsen during the
school day, the BCPSS may announce an early dismissal. The early dismissal of schools
requires that schools close two and one-half hours earlier than the regularly scheduled
dismissal time. All half-day, afternoon pre-K and kindergarten programs, and all
extended-day and after-school programs, including interscholastic athletic events,
will be cancelled. Lunch must be served in all schools. Any decision to dismiss
schools early will be announced by 10:00 a.m. to the news media.