Students Honored at Sponsor Meeting
We had a spirited Sponsor meeting tonight as we wrapped up our first trimester of the school year. It was a night to update families and sponsors about some of the activities and accomplishments of the last 3 months. Most of all, it was a night to celebrate our students and their growth, engagement and successes. Here are a few statistics that help tell the story of this remarkable group of young people: Attendance Rate: 99.1% - this is better than many businesses and is at a time when the Baltimore City School System is grappling with an attendance crisis where 50% of their students are chronically absent - missing 10% or more of the school year. Honor Roll Rate: 64% - this is the highest rate the school has ever had. We have a very demanding and rigorous curriculum and to be on the Honor Roll students must maintain a G.P.A. of at least 90% and not have below 80% in any subject. 43% of the students have an outstanding 4.0 average while balancing college courses with their high school work. 100% of our 10th grade class are passing their first college course this semester. 100% of our 11th grade students are passing two college courses this semester both a philosophy course taught onsite by the University of Baltimore and a English 101 taught onsite by Baltimore City Community College. 33 College Credits - our 11th grade students have 15 credits at the end of this grading period and will graduate with an expected 33 college credits. We are so proud of...
