Go Panthers! 

 

STAFF INFORMATION

 

 

The REACH! Partnership School

 

Principal

Dr. James Gresham

Assistant Principals

Dr. Frednardo Davis

Mr. Michael Smith

Secretary

Ms. Banks

Special Education Administrator

Mrs. Monique Spencer

 

Guidance Counselors

Ms. Taylor Coursey

Ms. Karen Starliper

 

Instructional Coach

Mr. Balgit Ramsundar

 

Athletic Director

Mr. Herman Harried

 

Dean of Students

Ms. Tonja Henson

Librarian/Webmaster

Mr. Julius Zuke

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Tasks Contact Room NumberPSE Coordinator Mrs. McKinney D106

College Ms. Coursey/ Ms. Starliper D107Attendance Ms. Smith C100

Change of Address Ms. Smith C100Change of Schedule Ms. Coursey/Ms. Starliper D107Credit Evaluation Ms. Coursey/Ms. Starliper D107Grade Reporting Dr. Davis D200

Lunch/S-Pass Dr. Davis D200Records/Immunization Ms. Smith C100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Mission“This work is important. You can do it. We wont give up on you.”

 

VisionREACH! Partnership Schools vision is to graduate all young men and women who enter REACH! to not only be prepared and motivated to pursue post-secondary education without remediation but who also have the entry level skills to prepare for a rewarding career in the fields of health care, construction, homeland security, and the U.S. military. 

 

Motto“Great Futures Start Here.”

 

 

Our Core Values• Leadership. Setting the direction for the school, anticipating challenges, dealing with potential problems ahead of time, establishing a “can do” spirit, making connections, leading and supporting staff, inspiring unity, facilitating action, clearing the plate for teaching and learning -- leading by example.

 

• Expectations. High expectations for students, leadership, school staff, parents, partners, and the school community; high expectations drive performance.

 

• Engagement. We see engagement in numerous ways – making school a place where students want to be, building a culture of student belonging, designing instruction so that it is rigorous, relevant, interesting, and accessible to learners, and emphasizing “learning by doing”, strongly involving workplaces and the community in career preparation, academic learning, and learning support.

 

• Connections. Contextualizing learning through thematic and career/community connections; integrating assessment, curriculum, and instruction; providing structures that foster teacher teaming, interdisciplinary learning, bridging schooling and community through workplace-based learning and community service; connecting the community and employers to the school.

 

• Opportunity. Hope for the future. Urban students deserve doors opened to a wider world, with experiences future-directed, rich and personalized -- from technology to college and career exposure to learning rich summers.

 

• Accomplishment. A culture of success is imperative. This includes recognizing accomplishments along the way that encourages students to move forward, including the opportunity to turn mistakes into success.

 

• Support. Caring and encouragement – prevention, intervention, and remediation – academic, behavioral, career --- in various shapes and forms – responsive and timely – whatever it takes.

 

Staff Information To view staff room numbers, email addresses, and coach class times, please visit

our school web site at http://www.reachpartnership.com

Or

Download our app-- search for reach partnership 

 BELL SCHEDULE

2017-2018 

Breakfast 8:15 a.m. --  8:40 a.m.Period One 8:45 a.m. -- 9:55 a.m.Homeroom 9:55 a.m. -- 10:05 a.m.Period Two 10:09 a.m. -- 11:19 a.m.

LUNCH1 11:23 a.m. -- 11:53 a.m.Period Three 11:57 a.m.—1:07 p.m.

  or  11:23 a.m.  -- 12:33 p.m.

LUNCH2 12:37 p.m. -- 1:07 p.m.Period Four 1:11 p.m. -- 2:21 p.m.Period Five 2:25 p.m. -- 3:35 p.m.

 

 

 

   

 

Entry Directions: Students will enter the building at the entrance marked for students.  Students are to report directly to their first period class after locker access/breakfast when the 8:40 a.m. bell rings. THERE IS NO WANDERING OR TOURING OF THE BUILDING.

 

Inclement weather closings will be determined centrally and an adjusted schedule will be used for any delayed openings.

 

Official school attendance will be taken during each class period.  The official school day begins at the start of 1st period.  Any student arriving AFTER 9:00 A.M. IS LATE and must obtain a late pass.

 

Lateness is a serious issue and could result in the failure of classes.

 

Transitioning between classes is set at three minutes.  Students are considered late to class after this time.  Lunch periods are 30 minutes and are mandatory reporting assignments. 

   

  

  

1. REACH! Students are expected to attend school regularly if they are to meet academic expectations.  Students with grossly excessive absences will be monitored and referred to truancy court as needed.

2. Students absent more than ten days in a quarter will be in danger of failing. 

3. All students are expected to be present at the start of the school day and to remain in attendance until the end of the school day, unless given an early dismissal.

4. Class attendance is expected to conform to general attendance to school.  Students absent from individual classes will be reported.  A confirmed unexcused absence from any class or the cafeteria constitutes a class cut and is grounds for disciplinary action.  No individual teacher or other staff member has the authority to send a student home, no matter what the reason.  Only an administrator can give an early dismissal.

5. REACH! Students are expected to take responsibility, along with their parents, for their attendance.  Parents are advised to not allow students to decide whether they will attend school.  Local and state laws govern mandatory school attendance and will be enforced at REACH! Partnership.

 

 

 

Truancy

 

 Students absent without the consent of their parents or legal guardians are truant.  This is an unexcused absence.  You are truant if you:

 

1.      Leave school without a valid early dismissal.

2.      Leave school without signing out in the main office.

3.      Are absent from class without permission.

4.      Become ill and leave the building without proper clearance (the nurse or administration).

 

 

 Early Dismissal Procedures

 

1.      Early dismissals will be honored only by written request (including a parent contact number) from the parent or legal guardian. NO PHONE CALLS!!

2.      Early dismissal letters must be submitted to the main office prior to 9:30 a.m. for verification and dismissals can be picked up prior to the time of departure.

3.      In cases of extreme emergency, the parent or legal guardian (with proper identification) can pick up his/her child in the main office. No additional relative should be sent unless he/she is on the emergency sheet.

 

 

Lunch Period Procedures

   Students are expected to report to the cafeteria for lunch.

1. All paper products and other items must be discarded in the provided trash cans.  Tables must be completely cleared.  Students are responsible for cleaning up their area. 

2. Playing cards and dice are not permitted in the cafeteria or on school grounds at any time.

3. Eating in classrooms is not permitted.  No food or drink can leave the cafeteria area.

4. All assigned staff on cafeteria duty must be respected and obeyed.

 

 

Passes and Hall Behavior

 

1.       Students are expected to be serious and mature as they proceed down the right side of the hallway and stairwells when changing classes, to minimize safety issues.

2.       Students in the hall during the time designated for class periods must have a visible pass.  Only one student per pass is permitted. 

3.       All REACH! staff members have authority in the halls!  Students cannot be selective in who they will obey.  Failure to identify ones self, comply with a reasonable request, or follow directions of any staff member will results in administrative action.

4.       Loitering and lagging in the halls are prohibited.  Students are expected to clear the halls and restrooms at the ringing of the passing bell. 

 

 

The School and the Law

 

Any unlawful act taking place on school grounds or buses may be punishable by the law and may result in suspension and/or expulsion. The following offenses may also result in arrest:

1.      Carrying any weapon; threat; assault.

2.      Smoking of any kind within the school building or on school grounds.

3.      Possessing alcoholic beverages or drugs in school or on school property.

4.      Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in or at a school activity.

5.      Engaging in vandalism or theft.

6.      Requesting or directing relatives, friends, or acquaintances to approach or enter the building to accost or harass other students. 

7.      Students and parents must understand that REACH! Administrators cannot interfere with the lawful execution of school police duties.  Once a law has been broken and police action initiated, the police are in charge.

 

Vandalism

 

1. The school building belongs to the citizens of Baltimore.  No one has the right to destroy any part of the building.

2. Students are not expected to throw trash, or lunch refuse on school property.  Sufficient trash cans are available and must be used accordingly. All students are called upon to keep our building neat, and clean.

3. Destroying lavatory facilities not only mars their appearance, but is very costly to repair.

4. Parents are responsible for any damages and resulting fines attributed to their child. Damages will be recorded in the students

records for documentation; this includes lost or damaged books and equipment.

5. Students will receive consequences for any acts of vandalism – writing on walls and doors, carving into furniture and otherwise destroying or defacing public property.  Graffiti is considered defacing property and will not be tolerated.

6. Surveillance cameras will be used to identify those students that caused the damage.

7. Damage is considered as defacing property, destroying or breaking school property, graffiti, intended water spills, tampering with fire extinguishers, and stealing school property. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Searches

 

Under Maryland Education Article 7-308, a principal, assistant principal, or school police officer may make a reasonable search of:

         a student on school premises if he/she has a reasonable belief that the student is in possession of an item, the possession of which is a criminal offense under the laws of this state.  The search shall be made in the presence of a third party.

         the physical plant of a school and its furnishings and equipment including the lockers, desks, and students.

 

Student Management System (SMS)

 

The Student Management System handles all information relating to students personal, academic, attendance, immunization and discipline data. Students should always make sure that when personal data changes, they notify the office so that records may be updated.  When mailed correspondence is returned due to an incorrect address, the student will be called to the office to provide proof of address.  Failure to provide accurate information will result in disciplinary action.

 

Electronic Devices

 Cell phones, radios, iPods, CD players, DVD players, etc. are not permitted throughout the school day.  These are sources of distraction, confusion, and theft. These items may be confiscated by teachers or administrators if they interfere with learning.  SCHOOL PERSONNEL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THOSE ITEMS IF THEY ARE LOST OR STOLEN. 

 

Social networks, such as MySpace, Twitter, and Facebook cause issues throughout the school day. Student should be aware that any information that is brought back to the school through these social networks will be applied under the Code of Conduct and consequences will be administered as appropriate to include possible arrest depending upon the severity of the post.

 

Fire Drills

 

In the event of a fire drill, students should know the correct exit and stairway—that information is posted in every classroom.  In the event the signal is given and students are not in class, they should leave the building by the nearest exit.  Students should move quickly and silently.  All school policies remain in effect during fire drills and every direction given by the supervising adults must be followed.  Students must refrain

from talking during drills and should stay on alert while awaiting the “all clear” signal.  Once the signal is given, students should return quickly and quietly to classrooms.

 

 

 

 

 

Parking 

Students who drive to school must register their cars with the Attendance Monitor, located in C106.  Students may not park in faculty-designated areas.  Students should always drive with caution and at a reasonable speed. Infractions may cause the loss of parking privileges.

 

Fees and Dues

 

Students are expected to meet certain financial obligations decided upon by their respective classes.  Individual contracts are signed by the student, parent or legal guardian, for those activities of the students choice.  Students will be required to pay the amount of the contract whether the activity is attended or not.

 

All damaged and/or lost items (textbooks, library books, locks, or equipment) must be accounted for and any unnecessary financial adjustments made before graduation, or before transcripts will be issued.  These financial obligations should be taken care of at the end of each school year.

 

 

Exclusionary Dress Code

 

All students at REACH! Partnership have uniform requirements, which consist of the black polo shirt (8th grade) and royal blue shirt (high school) with the REACH! emblem and khaki pants, skirts, or capris. 

 

 

 

Parent Link 

Recorded messages from the school to the homes of students are facilitated through this automated telephoning system.  Communications are sent to inform parents of student absences as well as upcoming events and activities.  It is important that students are marked present every time they come to school so that a message is not sent home in error.  Global Connect also keeps a record of every call made and whether or not it was received. Student personal data changes must be updated immediately for telephone and mailed correspondences.

 

 

    

Transportation of Students

 The MTA provides both direct and indirect service to and from REACH! Partnership School according to a schedule issued each year.  According to school board rules, to qualify for free or reduced fare tickets, students must live more than one and one-half miles from school.  S Passes are issued monthly to qualified students during a regular or special homeroom period. Students are expected to present a positive image of themselves and of our school at all times.  Bus trips to and from school are an extension of the school day.  Buses should be boarded in an orderly manner, heads and hands are to be kept inside the bus, and loud talking, gum popping, smoking, throwing articles and other horseplay should be avoided.  Proper respect to the driver and other passengers is expected.  The MTA prosecutes offenders of its regulations. Violations of the regulations stated in this handbook may result in the forfeiture of S Passes.

 

 

 

Health Services

 

REACH! School students have access to a fully serviced health clinic.  The center provides routine physicals, immunization, and care for minor illnesses and accidents.  Staffed with licensed professionals, the center only requires registration signed off by parents in order for students to take advantage of its offerings. Students will not be seen without the signed authorization of the parent or guardian.  In addition, we have a on campus a mental health counselor through a partnership with Johns Hopkins Hospital. 

 

When students need to go to the health suite, they must receive a pass from their teacher to the main office then receive a pass to the health suite.

 

 

Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities

 Extracurricular activities include student government offices, class offices, school clubs, and interscholastic athletics.  However, in order for students to be able to participate, they must meet, at a minimum, the following academic standard- no more than one grade below passing in the previous marking period.  For activities that begin at the beginning of the school year for students in grades 10 -12, 4th quarter grades will be examined to determine eligibility.  The school reserves the right to deny access to extracurricular activities on the basis of poor attendance and/or poor behavior.

 

 

Athletic ProgramYou are encouraged to participate in campus athletic programs.  The following athletic sports are available: 

 

 

Fall Sports J.V. AND VARSITY FOOTBALL GIRLS AND BOYS CROSS COUNTRY J.V. AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

 

Winter Sports J.V. AND VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL J.V. AND VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL WRESTLING

INDOOR TRACK DANCE BOCCE BALL

 

Spring Sports J.V. & VARSITY BADMINTON LACROSSE BASEBALL J.V. AND VARSITY SOFTBALL TRACK AND FIELD

 

Extra Curricular Activities 

        Cheerleading

        Robotics

 

 

Athletes must have:

1.   Physical Examination

2.  Met academic requirements

3. Parent Permission Card

 

SEE THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

REACH!  Partnership

2017-2018 School Calendar

To view the school calendar, please visit our school web site at http://www.reachpartnership.com

Or

Download our app: search for reach partnership 

 

 

Other Communication Channels 

FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/REACH-Partnership-School/3673944272

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Twitter:  @REACH341

 

Phone: 443-642-2291    FAX:  410-338-2956

 

 

 

School Colors:  Blue, Green and White                                     Mascot: Panther

 

 

 

 

STUDENTS AT REACH! PARTNERSHIP ARE:

 

LEADERS

RESPECTFUL

KNOWLEDGEABLE

KIND

RESPONSIBLE

INTELLIGENT

 

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I have read and understand the contents of the student handbook and shared the handbook with my parents/guardians.

 

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