A Closer Look At Choice For Families

A Closer Look at Choice For FamiliesHigh School Choice for 21-22 SYSeptember 28, 2021Dr. Sonja Brookins SantelisesChief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Public SchoolsTina Hike-Hubbard, Chief Officer of Communications,Engagement and EnrollmentBrandon Tilghman, Director for the Office ofEnrollment, Choice and Transfer

Agenda2 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 Objectives3By the end of the session, families will: Understand the process and procedures for participatingin the choice process Recognize the academic and career programmingavailable at our choice schools Know what resources are available to help you navigatethe choice process

Preparing to Participate in Choice Timeline4Eighth Grade:Learn about the application processfor specialized schools or career andtechnology programs your child isinterested inSixth Grade:Talk with your child aboutcareers that may fit theirinterests and goalsSeventh Grade:Remind your child to focus in school!This year’s grades affect where theycan apply for high school

What is High School Choice?5School Choice is how students in grade 8 in Baltimore City are assigned tohigh schoolAll 8th grade studentsThere are no zoned high schools in BaltimoreStudents not currently attending Baltimore City Schools who wish to applyfor a seat in the district

What Factors Go Into a Student’s Choice?ACADEMIC AND CAREER PROGRAMMINGEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESFRIENDS/FAMILYENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONSLOCATION6

High School Choice Programs73DE by JuniorAchievementCareer hways inTechnologyEarly CollegeHigh School(P-TECH)TraditionalMiddle HighSchools(grades 6-12)High SchoolChoiceCharterSchoolsTraditionalHigh Schools(Grades 912)

What Programs are Offered?8 Special AcademicProgramming: 3DE by Junior AchievementAdvanced AcademicsP-TECHJROTCDual Enrollment to earncollege credits! Career and Technical Educationcertification courses in a varietyof subjects: Computer Science Healthcare Culinary Arts Construction Cosmetology Automotive Repair And more

Facts about The Choice Process9 Students will select their 5 top choices when applying. Many schools use what is called a choice lottery. Meaning if they have 500spots 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 becomefamiliar with the requirements!

What are Entrance Criteria Schools?10ENTRANCE CRITERIA SCHOOLS HAVE MINIMUM COMPOSITE SCORE REQUIREMENTS INORDER FOR A STUDENT TO ATTEND High schools with entrance criteria Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore City College Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Western High School

What are Entrance Criteria Schools?11The current “minimum” composite score to be accepted into criteriaschools is 610. However, it is important to note the followingstatistics from the 2020-2021 school year:Baltimore Polytechnic Institute-Lowest Composite Score: 714-Average Composite Score: 753Baltimore City College High School-Lowest Composite Score: 682-Average Composite Score: 721

What are Composite Scores?12 Composite scores are used to determine students’ eligibility at entrance criteriaschools 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 rankorder is used to determine placement at certain schools

Current Composite Score Formulas13Composite Formula for HighSchool Entrance Criteria:(General Average x 2) (English Average x 2) (Math Average x 2) Math Test Score Reading Test Score

How to apply to high school14VISIT AND LOGIN tal/parents/bcps.jsp

Online Choice Application via Parent Portal15VISIT AND LOGIN tal/parents/bcps.jsp

Online Choice Application via Parent Portal16SELECT “ONLINE CHOICE APPLICATION” UNDER “QUICK LINKS”

Online Choice Application via Parent Portal17CLICK ON THE CORRESPONDING STUDENT CARD

Online Choice Application via Parent Portal18SELECT UP TO FIVE SCHOOLS AND CLICK “SAVE”

Families Accessing Parent Portal19Campus Portal

Applying to Private Schools20 There are a number of private and parochial schools that may be options foryour child. All private schools have their own application, timeline, and process. The application process often includes interviews, standardized testing, andfees. The best way to find out information about these schools is through theirwebsite. 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 Timeline21 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 Timeline22 Januarynd21– Choice application deadline March– Students begin receiving placement letters;round of the Choice process beginsth4nd2

23Every school has a Choice Liaison. Thejob of the Choice Liaison is to counseland advise families through the ChoiceProcess.Questions for your Choice Liaison: What is my child’s compositescore? How was it calculated? When are applications due? What schools would match mychild’s interest? What schools are available in myarea? When is a school my childinterested in having an openhouse? What do I do if my child did notget into the school they chose?Who Can Help Me Navigate the Choice Process?

Your Choice LiaisonMs. Marissa LightkepSchool CounselorContact through Dojo, email or phonemlightkep@hha47.org215-872-457524

Comments or Questions?Please visitwww.baltimorecityschools.orgORBrandon TilghmanBLTilghman@bcps.k12.md.usDirectorOffice of Enrollment, Choice & Transfers200 E. North Avenue, Room 106443-984-2000Dominick BivensDBivens@bcps.k12.md.usStaff Associate / Choice LeadOffice of Enrollment, Choice & Transfers200 E. North Avenue, Room 106443-984-200025

BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERSSENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAMLinda M. Chinnia, ChairDr. Sonja Brookins Santelises, Chief Executive OfficerJohnette A. Richardson, Vice-ChairAlison Perkins-Cohen, Chief of StaffDr. Michelle Harris BondimaJoshua I. Civin, Chief Legal OfficerDr. Durryle BrooksChristopher Doherty, Chief Financial OfficerAndrew “Andy” FrankJohn L. Davis, Jr., Interim Chief Academic OfficerDr. Martha James-HassanJohn L. Davis, Jr., Chief of SchoolsRonald S. McFaddenJeremy Grant-Skinner, Chief Human Capital OfficerVernon A. ReidTina Hike-Hubbard, Chief of Communications, Engagement,Shantell L. Robertsand EnrollmentKyreé Sykes, Student CommissionerTheresa Jones, Chief Achievement and Accountability OfficerChristian Gant, Esq., Board Executive OfficerDr. Lynette Washington, Chief Operating Officer26

A Closer Look at Choice For Families High School Choice for 21-22 SY September 28, 2021 Tina Hike-Hubbard, Chief Officer of Communications, Engagement and Enrollment Brandon Tilghman, D