Vanguard Collegiate Middle

Vanguard Collegiate Middle is a public charter middle school in Baltimore, Maryland, which is a big city. The school has about 315 students and serves grades 6 through 8. Vanguard Collegiate Middle has about 22 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. This is better than the average for the district. There is one full-time school counselor who helps students. The school uses a college-preparatory model of education, which means that it focuses on structured lessons, high standards, and regular academic routines. Math, English language arts, science, and social studies are the main subjects, with a focus on building basic skills and getting ready for high school. U.S. News says that academic proficiency levels are low right now. Only about 2% of students score at or above proficiency in math, and only 7% do so in reading/ELA. The majority of students are minorities, with 40% being female and 60% being male. About 85% of students come from low-income families. Vanguard Collegiate Middle has small class sizes and a structured learning environment, which makes it clear that students can do better in school over time.

Vanguard Collegiate Middle School is in the news for all the great things it has done! The school recently won the Quarter 1 Mayor's Attendance Challenge, which cut down on chronic absenteeism by 27%. This was the biggest improvement in the district. Students are also doing very well in school. For example, students in the Principles of Engineering class are getting Arduino Certifications, and students in the Advanced Engineering and Design class are getting CSWA Certified SolidWorks Associate certifications. The school is also putting on fun events like a free immunization clinic and a fun skate night.

Q1. What is Vanguard Collegiate Middle's academic vision?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on being ready, following rules, and being responsible for your studies.

Q2. What does the school do to encourage good behavior?

Ans. Student behavior is guided by clear expectations and consistent reinforcement.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for learning?

Ans. Academic help and mentoring help students reach their goals.

Q4. How does the school help students become leaders?

Ans. Students do things that help them feel good about themselves and take responsibility.

Q5. How do families get involved in the school community?

Ans. Families stay in touch with each other through meetings, updates, and school events.