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Watershed Public Charter School  Reopening Information 

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Visitor Information

All parents and visitors entering Watershed are required to sign in on the Raptor system in the main office. The first time a visitor signs in, s/he will be asked to present a government issued photo ID or a driver’s license.

The identification presented will be used to create a visitor’s pass. The visitor’s pass must always be worn and remain clearly visible for the duration of the visit.

Persons visiting Watershed will also be required to sign-out in the main office before leaving the school building. Non-parent visitors will only be permitted in the building for “business” purposes as determined by the school principal.

The principal or designee reserves the right to restrict visiting privileges for anyone who violates any school policies and/or causes a disruption. The school principal or designee also reserves the right to restrict visitation rights during certain events and/or during testing.

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Community School Progress Summary 2020-2021

Lori Widney, Principal

School Mission Statement:

Watershed Public Charter School provides an interconnected learning environment, where hands-on exploration and creative expression foster the learning process. Our community promotes rigorous academic achievement, meaningful outdoor experiences, and continuous growth for all students..

School Vision Statement:

BCPS Vision: Baltimore County Public Schools will be among the highest performing school systems in the nation as a result of creating, sustaining, and investing in excellence for every student, every school, and every community.

Mathematics

Goal: All students will achieve mathematics proficiency as indicated by the MCAP assessment. 

Action Step(s):

Teachers will center students’ identities, strengths, interests, and needs in order to make instruction accessible.

Students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate learning and grades must be aligned to standards and based on a body of evidence. 

Literacy

Goal:  All students will achieve literacy proficiency as indicated by the MCAP assessment.

Action Step(s):

Students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate learning and grades must be aligned to standards and based on a body of evidence.

Teachers will nurture emerging talents and offer opportunities for acceleration and enrichment in instruction and in course enrollment pathways.

Safe and Secure Environment

Action Step(s):

Educators will examine and interrogate their personal biases to become aware of the ways in which their own cultural experiences influence the conditions and learning opportunities that they create for students

Teachers will nurture emerging talents and offer opportunities for acceleration and enrichment in instruction and in course enrollment pathways.

Culture
How will the leadership team create the conditions that support this instruction?

Action Steps(S):

Equity staff development will be developed and given based on Courageous Conversations.

Data collection tools will be developed and implemented for all content areas, including end of unit projects for every grade.

Conscious Discipline will be modeled through professional development and implemented in every classroom.

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