How does public school enrollment work in Baltimore? What do parents need to know?
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That is not a true statement about having choice of High Schools in Baltimore City. Many of the schools have entrance criterias. They usually base high school on the 7th grade grades and attendance. There are three preferable schools City, Poly and Dunbar High. If you have a child who is not quite mature enough to have what they call a composite score of say a 620 your child will not get in. I graduated from Baltimore City Schools years ago and have had four boys attended them. I have not been satisfied with the schools but with the new charter schools there is more of an option. The main problem in Baltimore City is your child getting too and from school safely. The school system in Baltimore also claim that they want more parental input but when it is given they get on the defensive in my opinion.
Parents and students have choice in the placement of students in high school in Baltimore City. We offer full city-wide choice through a process that takes place in December/January for rising 8th graders. Transfers into the district should visit the Office of Student Placement or visit some of our schools to get more information about Great Schools options. The Office of Student Placement can be contacted by calling 443-984-2000.
You are unfortunately, zoned according to where you live. The magnet schools you have to be accepted in or know someone. You have to have proof of address(phone bill,lease etc), photo id, birth certificate, and shoot records.
Contact the Board of Education for your county or city.
They will tell you your home school based on your address. If your child is in High School he might be eligible for a magnet placement.
Simply contact the school. Have previous school records - or transfers - and all of your child's immunization records. They will direct you through the process!
Good Luck!
They will tell you your home school based on your address. If your child is in High School he might be eligible for a magnet placement.
Simply contact the school. Have previous school records - or transfers - and all of your child's immunization records. They will direct you through the process!
Good Luck!
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