HERITAGE HIGH FACULTY BULLETIN
Week of January 28, 2013
Baltimore City Public School System
Andres Alonso, Ed. D.
Chief Executive Officer
200 East North Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Heritage High School
2801 St. Lo Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21213
Stephanie Farmer, Principal
410-396-6636
410.467.5560 Fax
sfarmer@bcps.K12.md.us
www.baltimorecityschools.org/425
The MISSION of Heritage High School is to offer an educational program that provides students with
literacy skills; math and science principles; and knowledge of technology applications, literature, and
history that prepares them to pursue a college education or to enter the work force fully prepared for
whatever path they choose.
VISION
We envision Heritage High School as a learning community in which:
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All students are provided with educational and technical experiences through diversified
instruction to prepare them for post-secondary college or career training experiences.
All students are provided with experiences to facilitate their growth into useful productive
citizens.
CALM GOALS = SUCCESS at HERITAGE HIGH
What do we look at for student success @
What must students do?
Heritage High School?
Non-negotiable commitments
Be cooperative, responsible, and adhere to all rules.
C= Culture
Be here and on time every day.
A= Attendance
Be literate and prepared for college and work
L= Literacy
Be able to apply math skills in real-world applications
M = Math
It's all about educating our students............
We will continue instructional walk-throughs this week. If you do not receive feedback within 48 hours
please contact Ms. Farmer. This week our focus will be:
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All of the Teach Key Actions
Co-teaching
Important Dates:
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January 29-Student Academic Intervention Plans due to department heads
January 31- Special Homeroom (S-Pass Distribution)
February 4- Faculty Meeting
February 4- Community Budget Forum (4:30)
February 4-9th Grade Youth Works Applications
February 5-10th Grade Youth Works Applications
February 6-11th Grade Youth Works Applications
February 6- Senior Class Meeting (2:20 pm)
February 7-12th Grade Youth Works Applications
February 21-Parent/Teacher Conferences (5:00-7:00)
February 21-Budget Review (5:30)
School Performance Index (SPI):
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Congratulations to Heritage High School for receiving a 2 on SPI. The SPI is the
measuring index to evaluate schools. The index is based on growth. It is on scale 1 to 5,
one being the highest. The SPI will be the new measuring tool instead of AYP.
Updates:
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STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH: We will be accepting Staff Member of the Month
nominations for the month of February. Nomination forms will be placed in your mailbox
by Tuesday.
JOB OPPORTUNITY- MERVO will be hosting a Saturday School beginning February 2,
2013. They are in the need of a Chemistry and Biology Teacher. If you are interested,
please e-mail Mr. Craig Rivers.
JOB OPPORTUNITY-Baltimore City Teaching Residency (BCTR) is currently
seeking launch skills instructors and teacher development coaches for its 2013 Summer
Pre-service Training (PST). During PST, residents’ time will be comprised off BCTR’s
primary components: Field Experience, Coaching Sessions, Skill-building Cycles and
Peer Collaborative Planning Groups. Residents will gain content through these four
components; all aimed at promoting mastery of the fast start launch skills. BCTR is
seeking candidates who have, in addition to strong critical thinking and communication
skills and a results-oriented approach, at least two years of teaching experience in underperforming schools and previous experience developing and leading teachers'
professional development. The positions will require a part-time commitment from
March to mid-June and will be full-time from mid-June to mid-August. More detailed
descriptions of the positions are attached, including application deadlines and instructions
for applying. Please contact Emma Donley at emma.donley@tntp.org if you have any
questions. Application deadline: Friday, February 15, 2013.
MANDATORY TRAINING: All Baltimore City Public Schools employees are required
to complete an on-line anti-discrimination course offered by Workplace Answers. The
course is an interactive webinar and contains many challenging and interesting real-life
workplace scenarios. You must complete the course within the next 30 days. Each
employee was e-mailed are personalized link. If you have any questions regarding the
training please e-mail directly to: EEOTraining@bcps.k12.md.us.
CLIMATE SURVEY-In order to reflect on this school year and move forward, there is a
school climate survey in all staff member’s mailboxes. Please complete the survey by
February 1st. These anonymous surveys can be placed in Dr. Benson’s mailbox.
REPORT CARDS- Please continue to distribute report cards to your homeroom students.
Please reach out to those students who did not report on Friday. Report card folders will
be collected until Friday, February 1st.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES- Heritage will host its parent-teacher conference
on February 21st. Details regarding the conference are forthcoming.
Staff Member of the Month
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Congratulations to Mr. Hanif-El for being named Staff Member of the Month! Mr. HanifEl will be able to park in the Staff Member of the Month parking spot for the rest of
January. Please do not park in the spot.
We will have a new nomination at the end of January.
Praise and Polish
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There is a Praise and Polish Box in the teachers’ lounge. Please use the box to celebrate
or make suggestions. There was neither a praise or polish in the box today. Please
continue to share your thoughts. 
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Reminders
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LESSON PLAN COLLECTIONS- Lesson plans will be collected on a weekly basis
and feedback will be provided.
CORNELL NOTES- Even though we are coming to the end of our Cycle of
Professional Learning, keep using Cornell Notes in your classroom.
FINAL EXAMS- collection of final exams will occur early this semester. This will allow
us to provide a support system to implementing UDL.
EMERGENCY LESSON PLANS- please make sure updated class lists are in your
emergency lesson plans.
STUDENT ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PLANS- these plans are due on January
29, 2013 for the second semester. The plans only need to be completed for year-long
classes.
ATTENDANCE- It is imperative teachers take accurate and timely attendance.
Recorded attendance is legal documentation. We have had two key incidents this week
and because of teachers did not take accurate attendance. There could be severe
repercussions. Taking accurate and timely attendance is a part of professional
responsibilities. The discrepancies that have been noted are unacceptable. The CST
members have been attempting to drop student services for our no-shows but it has been
to no avail because students have been marked present who are no-shows. In addition, a
lawyer came from information and identified inaccuracies in attendance. Staff members
who are not in compliance with submitting attendance will receive a Letter of Concern or
a Letter of Reprimand.
DISMISSAL- Students should not be dismissed until the ringing of the 3:05 bell. Please
do not use your own clock or computer to dismiss students, wait until you hear the bell
and then dismiss your class. Students in the halls will be asked who let them out early.
There is a quick turnaround for grading. Make sure you use your time wisely during the
examination week. If you have students who attend your class but for some reason a
student is not showing up on your PTG or SMS but attends your class, please send Ms.
Myrick an e-mail with the student’s name, the class, and the student’s grade.
Teachers please encourage students to visit our website. A way to encourage students to
check the website is by posting assignments, activities, and resources on the website.
Coming Soon:
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Formal Observation Schedule
CTE Month Activities
Course Selection Procedures for 2013-2014
KUDOS
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Congratulations! We had 93% of grades completed on time. We will be at the 100% mark
next marking period.
Kudos to Lisa Williams, Ticora Kirskey, and Imere Eason for being accepted for dual
enrollment at the University of Baltimore. Thank you to Ms. Womack for overseeing this
class!
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think
critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.