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ACADEMIC MISSION & VISION
Garrett Heights fosters a vibrant learning community, empowering each student to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Through our collective dedication to our academic vision, we inspire students to dream, achieve, and make a positive impact on the world. Here at GHEMS, we're not just shaping minds; we're igniting a flame of curiosity that fuels lifelong learning and inspires our students to make meaningful contributions to society.
Our academic mission and vision is rooted in six steadfast principles:
We strive to empower students to become active members of their communities. Through opportunities tor leadership, service learning, and character development. We cultivate ethical readers who demonstrate empathy and resilience
GALLERY
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Principal: | Keisha Matthews-Traynham | kdmatthews-traynham@bcps.k12.md.us |
Asst. Principal: | Shalanda Lyons-Oke | slyons@bcps.k12.md.us |
Secretary: | Monnaie Maitland | mrmoreland@bcps.k12.md.us |
Literacy Coach: | S. Moreland | srollins@bcps.k12.md.us |
Community School Specialist: | George Strother | gjstrother@bcps.k12.md.us |
IEP Chair: | John Rose | jarose@bcps.k12.md.us |
Social Worker: | Kimberly Ford | kgado@bcps.k12.md.us |
Parent Group: | Friends of GHEMS | ghemslions@gmail.com |
Before & After School Care: | Binky & Friends | binkybabies@gmail.com | Tel. (443) 867-5500 |