Govans’ LEGO Robotics Team Advances to State Tournament
The Govans Elementary School Dragon Designers have advanced to the Maryland State FIRST LEGO League Tournament for the sixth consecutive year in a row. On February 3, 2024, at the Qualifying FIRST LEGO League Tournament, they were awarded the second place Champion’s Award, the highest award presented. The Dragons – named for Govan’s school mascot, […]
How BCP Helps Students With School Choice and Next Steps
School choice for middle and high school students in Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) is designed to provide families with options and flexibility in selecting the educational environment that best meets the needs and preferences of their children. City Schools offers families a diverse range of educational options including traditional public schools, charter schools, […]
The Value of the Baltimore Curriculum Project Model for Families & Neighborhoods
Community Partner Spotlight: LETS GO Boys and Girls
Our success, and the success of our students, faculty/staff, and parents is due in large part to the commitment of Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) partners, including our overarching partner, Baltimore City Public Schools. This month, we introduce you to LETS GO Boys and Girls, Inc. Who is LETS GO? LETS GO Boys and Girls, Inc., […]
Community Partner Spotlight: Bridges
Our partners play a significant role in our ability to meet our mission. Each partner, especially our overarching partner, Baltimore City Public Schools, is integral to the success of the BCP family of students, faculty/staff, and parents. This month, we’re celebrating Bridges Baltimore, and its more than 20-year partnership with Govans Elementary School. WHO IS […]
Zaire Forrest, GES, Class of 2023
Zaire Forrest, Govans Elementary School, Class of 2023 Attended: K – 5th Grade Activities at Govans: First Lego League, Chess Club, Chef for a Day Middle School: Currently attending Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, Class of 2026 Activities at Roland Park: Enrolled in the Roland Park Advanced Academics Program, part of a program that Baltimore City […]
Djily Seck, GES, Class of 2020
GOVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2020 Attended Pre-K- 5th Grade Activities: Played soccer, was a member of the chess clubs, and part of Bridges since age 9. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Hamilton Middle School, Ingenuity Project CURRENTLY ATTENDING: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Class of 2027 Ingenuity Project Plays basketball, runs track WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOVANS MEMORY? Govans […]
Samiya Thomas, GES, Class of 2020
GOVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2020 Attended Pre-K-5th Grade FAVORITE ACTIVITY AT GOVANS: Serving as a mentor with Diamond Girls, Govans’ mentoring program: “I loved being part of the Diamond Girls. It really helped me a lot, especially going into an all-girls environment [Garrison Forest School]. Diamond Girls made me feel very powerful and that […]
City Springs & Govans Receive MSDE Grant for Afterschool Programs
Research has shown that high-quality afterschool programs have a positive impact on students’ educational outcomes, school attendance and social and emotional learning. Further, regular participation in these programs has been linked to lower dropout rates and a narrowing of achievement gaps, particularly among low-income students. Baltimore Curriculum Project understands the valuable resources that these programs […]
Community School Coordinator Month: Meet Sandi McFadden, Govans Elementary School
September celebrates Community School Coordinators, the professionals at community schools who lead and implement each school’s unique wraparound services for the students and their families and the neighborhoods in which the schools are located. Each of the six Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) neighborhood conversion charter schools are also community schools. To explain this critical role […]