What is Civitas?

Civitas is...

1. Students engaged in authentic experiences that guide them towards becoming engaged citizens.
2. Teachers, students, parents, and the larger community teamed in meaningful, productive ways that facilitate learning.
3. High standards in reading, writing, math, socials studies, and science met through the lens of becoming engaged citizens.
4. A community where all students are valued and known, where "no one slips through the cracks."

Who is Civitas?

The planners of Civitas are experienced educators, in Baltimore and around the country. The school leaders have over 25 years of experience in the Baltimore City Public School system, and our founding partner is Johns Hopkins University's Center for Social Organization of Schools (CSOS). CSOS is nationally reknowned for its work in school reform, working with students from coast to coast.