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Operator Renewal Recommendation:

The Baltimore City School of Board Commissioners is considering recommendations as part of the review of the operator of this school. The process by which operator schools are reviewed is called operator renewal and is part of the district’s Annual Review of Schools. Operator contracts can be renewed for three, five or eight-year terms or could be recommended for non-renewal and possible closure. Based on this review the school operator is being recommended for non-renewal and the school is recommended for closure effective summer 2025. If the recommendation is approved, families will be supported in a choice process to find another school for next school year, school year 2025-26. To learn about these recommendations or for recommendations for other schools as well as how to provide feedback to inform the Board’s decision-making process, please visit City Schools Annual Review of Schools page found here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-review.

Southwest Baltimore Charter School (SBCS) is a community school nestled in Southwest Baltimore's "Pig Town" area across from Carroll Park. Our mission is to provide each child with the tools necessary to live a fulfilling and productive life. Our curriculum is engaging and student-centered. As an EL Education school, SBCS cultivates our students' love of learning, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. You can learn more about SBCS by checking out our website.

Official state grade band:

Elementary/middle

Grades served:

Pre-k to 8

Number of students:

396

Enrollment type:

Charter lottery

Management type:

Charter

Title I status:

Schoolwide

Uniform:

On Monday- Thursday, all students must be in uniform. Our uniform is defined as wearing shirts or hoodies with the SBCS Logo, SBCS Themed or Partnership Shirts (Give Our City A Hug, Outward Bound Shirts, etc.), or solid t-shirts or solid polos in purple, navy, or gray. Students should wear khaki pants, skirts, dresses, or jumpers, or shorts. On Friday, as a privilege for students, we allow out-of-uniform days with certain parameters. Please see our website for complete guidelines.

School Performance

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School leader: Nina Johnson
443-984-3385

1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

Elementary school opening bell: 8:45 AM
Elementary school closing bell: 3:25 PM

Middle school opening bell: 8:45 AM
Middle school closing bell: 3:25 PM

Community learning network: 10