Choice Schools - Open Houses and Shadow Days for the upcoming 2023-24 School Year
Note: Check with the school if you want to participate in a shadow day for registration requirements.
Academy for Career and College Exploration
Open House:
November 16 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
December 13 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Click here to register
Shadow Day:
Friday, January 5, 2024 - 8:30 am-12:30 pm
5th and 8th graders are invited to shadow classes and participate in community meetings from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
Open House:
December 12 - 4:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
Please get in touch with our main office at 410-396-7701.
Baltimore City College High School
Open House Dates:
October 19 from 6-7:30 p.m.
December 21 from 6-8:30 p.m.
High School Preview Dates:
November 21, 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Students register via the middle school counselor
February 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Students register via the middle school counselor
Baltimore Design School
Middle School -
November 8, 2023: Open House - 4:30 - 6:30 pm
December 5, 2023: Shadow Day - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. (Sign up here)
January 10, 2024: Open House - 4:30 - 6:30 pm
February 21, 2024: Open House - 4:30 - 6:30 pm
High School -
November 8, 2023: Portfolio Workshop - 4:30 - 5:30, Open House 5:30-6:30
December 12, 2023: Shadow Day - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sign up here)
January 10, 2024: Portfolio Workshop - 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Open House - 5:30-6:30
February 21, 2024: Portfolio Workshop - 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Open House 5:30-6:30
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
October 26 - 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m
November 16 - 6:00 p.m.m - 7:30 p.m.
December 16 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Open House:
October 29 - 1:00 p.m.
November 9 - 5:30 p.m.
Shadow Day:
Talk and tour days for Poly are scheduled and coordinated by each school’s choice liaison.
Bard Early College High School
November 18 - 10:00 a.m
December 14 (Virtual) - 7:00 p.m.
Jan 11 (virtual) - 7:00 p.m
Register online
The Belair-Edison School
Open House:
Nov. 20, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - Middle School Brendan Campus
Nov. 28, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - Elementary School Brehms Campus
Dec. 8, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - Middle School Brendan Campus
Dec. 12, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - Elementary School Brehms Campus
Enrollment details, RSVP, and application here: https://www.afyabaltimore.org/contact/enrollment
Benjamin Franklin High School
Open House:
November 3rd - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
December 13th - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
Tues -Thurs from November 1 - December 13, 2023. Please contact the School Counselor, Ms. Ferrer, to schedule a time at 410-396-1373. Shadow Days are ½ day occurrences.
City Neighbors Charter School
Open House Dates:
October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
November 8 at 9:30 a.m. (virtual)
November 13 at 5:30 p.m.
December 12 at 9:30 a.m. (virtual)
December 18 at 5:30 p.m.
City Neighbors Hamilton Charter School
Open House Dates:
December 7 at 6:00 p.m.
December 13 at 9:00 a.m.
January 23 at 9:00 a.m.
City Neighbors High School
Open House Dates:
November 16 at 5:30 p.m.
December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Collington Square Elementary/Middle School
Open House:
November 15th - 9:30 a.m.
December 6 - 9:30 a.m.
Shadow Day:
November 15
December 6
ConneXions: A Community-Based Arts School
Open House:
November 9 at 5:30 p.m.
January 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Shadow Day:
Thursday, November 16, and Thursday, January 11. Arrive at school at 9:00 a.m. Students are released at 1:00 p.m.
Coppin Academy
Open House (In-person):
Tuesday, October 24, from 6-8 pm
Tuesday, December 19, from 6-8 pm
Shadow Day:
Tuesday, January 16, from 8-10:30 am
Pre-registration is required; please get in touch with the school to register.
Digital Harbor High School
Open House:
November 4 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
January 20 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Shadow Days:
Please get in touch with Ms. Henderson to schedule a shadow day.
Dr. Nathan Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School
Open House:
November 3rd – 1 p.m.
Edmondson-Westside High School
Open house:
November 30th: 4:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m
Forest Park High School
Open House:
Wednesday, December 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Shadow Days:
Parents should call 410-396-0753 to schedule a Shadow Day with a Forester.
Francis Scott Key Elementary / Middle School
All Grades: November 10, 2023 - 9:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m
Middle School: November 28, 2023 - 5:30 p.m to 7:00 p.m
All Grades: January 18, 2023 - 7:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m (Virtual)
All Grades: April 12, 2023 - 9:30 p.m to 11:00 a.m
Shadow Days:
December 7, 2023
January 10, 2023
Hampden Elementary/Middle School
Open House:
October 27 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Shadow Day:
November 21, 2023 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
December 13, 2023 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In case of inclement weather in December, we have a backup date of January 4, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
KIPP Harmony Academy
Open House:
January 20th - 10:00 a.m.
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School
Open House:
November 8th - 5:00 p.m. (virtual)
December 13 - 5:00 p.m. (in-person)
Shadow Day:
Visit our website for updates regarding Open Houses and activities.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Virtual Open House: Leadership Tour & Talk
When: November 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM
Where: Virtual
What: Experience our leadership's vision through a virtual tour and discuss our educational philosophy.
Educational Navigator’s Breakfast
When: December 6, 2023, at 8:30 AM_
Where: LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213
What: Join us for a morning of collaboration and conversation at the Educational Navigators Breakfast, an event dedicated to community mentors, leaders, and counselors who guide our young learners from elementary through middle school.
In-Person Open House
When: December 6, 2023, at 5:30 PM
Where: LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213
What: Explore our school's facilities, meet our enthusiastic educators, and get a feel for our community spirit.
Virtual Mid-Day Coffee and Tour with the Principal
When: December 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM
Where: Virtual
What: Join our principal for a virtual coffee session and a tour that offers a mid-day peek into our school life.
In-Person Tour and Leadership Coffee
When: January 17, 2023, at 8:30 AM
Where: LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213
What: Start your morning with a tour led by our principal and a warm coffee chat to answer all your questions.
Families interested in learning more can visit our Application Hub
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School
Open Houses:
Wednesday, October 25, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 16, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
Wednesday, December 13, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
National Academy Foundation
Open House:
December 6 - 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for Health Professionals
Open House:
November 16, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Register here
January 11, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Patterson High School
Open House:
December 14 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
January 4 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 12 - January 12
Please get in touch with Ms. Singleton at 410-396-9276 or email at TSSingleton1@bcps.k12.md.us. Shadow days should last for a half day from 8:30-11:45 a.m.
P-TECH @ Carver Vocational-Technical High School
Open House:
November 15th - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
December 4, 2023-December 8, 2023 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Please get in touch with the school (410-396-0553) to be placed on the schedule.
P-TECH @ Digital Harbor High School
Open House:
November 4 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
January 20 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PORT Virtual Learning Program @ Digital Harbor High School
Open House:
October 17, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
November 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Shadow Days:
You are invited to be a Phoenix for a day. Please join us for our shadow day on 12/12 at 7:45 a.m. Shadow day participants will engage in rigorous lessons and meaningful collaborations with peers in our virtual setting. Please complete the interest form to receive more information about shadow day at PORT!
Reginald F. Lewis High School
Open House:
December 12 - 3:00 p.m.
January 11 - 3:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
February 6, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Stadium School
Open House:
January 9 - 1:00 p.m.
Stadium Shadow Day:
January 11
The Tunbridge School
Open House:
Oct. 10, 2023 - 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 14, 2023 - 1:00 p.m.
Dec. 12, 2023 - 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 6, 2024 - 9:00 a.m.
Enrollment details, RSVP, and application here: https://www.afyabaltimore.org/contact/enrollment
Vanguard Middle School
Open House:
December 14 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
January 4 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
December 15 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
January 4 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Open House dates:
Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Shadow Days:
November 30 @ noon.
December 7 @ noon.
December 21 @ noon.
The Mount Washington School
Open Houses:
November 8 – 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
November 15 – 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Shadow Day:
Prospective 6th-grade families will meet at The Mount Washington School's Upper Building (1801 Sulgrave Avenue) to meet the school's tour guide. There will be a follow-up Q&A session after the tour.
Western High School
Open Houses:
October 19th – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
November 30 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
December 12, Periods 1 and 2 (8 a.m. -10:59 a.m.): Interested families should contact the school or fill out a form on our website for a Shadow Day.
Westport Elementary/Middle School
Open House:
November 14th - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
November 15th - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shadow Day:
An adult connected to the interested student should email Ms. Haas at LNHaas@bcps.k12.md.us to register for the date of choice.
Itineraries coming soon:
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School
Roland Park Elementary / Middle School
The REACH! Partnership School
Renaissance Academy
Green Street Academy
Frederick Douglass High School
Cross Country Elementary/Middle School
Waverly Elementary/Middle School
Booker T. Washington Middle School
Baltimore School of the Arts