HERITAGE HIGH FACULTY BULLETIN
Week of January 21, 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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Cornell Notes:
o How effective are students using the summary portion of the notes?
o How are Cornell Notes used to more rigorous/enrichment activities?
Important Dates:
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January 22-23-District PD
January 23- Grade Corrections Due
January 25- Special Homeroom (Report Card Distribution)
January 29-Student Academic Intervention Plans Due
January 31- Special Homeroom (S-Pass Distribution)
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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THREE-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- We are seeking ideas for
Professional Development for the last three-days of school. The dates for these activities
are June 7th, 10th, and 11th.
SPECIAL HOMEROOMS- There will be two special homerooms this month. Teachers
please use this opportunity to motivate and bond with your assigned children. The first
homeroom will be just for report card distribution. Remind students about the earning of
credits and advise the student based on his/her status. The second homeroom will be to
pass out s-passes.
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.
Grading:
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Use your time wisely next week. There is a strenuous timeline for grading. Please make
sure you are in compliance in meeting all timelines.
Deficiency letters should be sent to the homes of failing students, in addition to Progress
Reports. Parents should be notified if students are not progressing satisfactorily. These
should be sent out on a regular basis. Make sure students sign for the notices and a
record is maintained by the teacher. Senior teachers must turn in a copy of their
deficiency notices to their Department Heads-effective December 10th. (PAST DUE)
2nd Quarter and 1st Semester Grades are due on January 18th at noon. Grades must be
entered into PTG. All grades below 50 must be overridden in PTG.
Grade Corrections are due on January 23, 2013.
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
December and all 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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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.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- All staff members must attend his/her assigned
professional development. Heritage will be closed for those two days. If you are having
trouble signing up on the Employee-Self Service portal please see your Department
Chair. Also each staff member should report where he/she will be attending to a
supervisor or Department Chair.
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.
SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES- Students will receive his/her second semester
schedule during the 5th period exam. Teachers distribute the schedule to students during
this time. This is a change from the early correspondence.
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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100% compliance on submitting the Performance Reviews in a timely fashion
Mr. Burke and Mr. Shipp for providing such wonderful professional development!
Technology kudos to Mr. Tiras and Ms. Bush!
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.