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Baltimore city public schools virtual learning

BALTIMORE - Baltimore City Public Schools is extending the deadline to apply for Port Virtual Learning Program (VLP) at Digital Harbor until Friday, June 3.

Port VLP is the high school virtual learning program for the 2022-2023 school year. 
To answer questions regarding the Virtual Learning Program, City Schools will host a virtual information session on May 26 at 6 p.m. The link to join the information session is https://bit.ly/3yPBYjk.

Port VLP at Digital Harbor gives students the opportunity to make virtual learning their primary mode of instruction for the 2022-2023 school year. VLP students will have access to a core curriculum for their respective grade levels and, if needed, may participate in telehealth programs focused on well-being.

Applications of students who are currently enrolled in the VLP with strong attendance and who have demonstrated academic success in the 2021-22 school year will be prioritized. Students who apply and are accepted must make a one-year commitment to the virtual program. Students identified as chronically absent (absent 10% or more of the school days while enrolled at school) during the 2021-2022 school year are not eligible for the VLP.

Applications will be handled through Campus Portal, and must be completed by Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m. Parents/students can take the following steps to apply:

  1. To access Campus Portal go to https://baltimore.infinitecampus.org
  2. After signing in, click the link in the message center about the Virtual Learning Program application.
  3. Once the student's profile page is visible, click the link at the top of the page for the Virtual Learning Program.
  4. Complete the survey and click "submit".


Parents/ Students that do not have a Campus Portal account, visit baltimorecityschools.org/campus-portal for directions on setting up an account.

Baltimore city public schools virtual learning

Vision

Charm City Virtual is committed to providing a rigorous learning experience in a flexible environment where all stakeholders are empowered and challenged academically, emotionally and intellectually through personalized learning, enrichment, and the creative use of technology.

Mission

Charm City Virtual Chargers will empower lifelong excellence and wholeness through contribution, collaboration, and innovation.

CORE BELIEFS

We believe...

  • Each learner has unique learning styles and needs. 

  • Each staff member has a role to play in meeting each student’s needs.

  • Safe and trusting relationships create an optimal learning environment.

  • Best practices + collaboration + creativity + reflection = student success

  • Our entire community plays a role in dismantling inequitable practices so that all students achieve academic excellence.

Student Life

Charm City Virtual implements personalized learning as an educational approach to customize learning for each student based on strengths, skills, areas of need, and interests. A learning plan is developed based on what students know and how they learn best.

For Our Families

We encourage all Charm City Virtual families to engage in ongoing discussions with teachers around student performance.  Parents will be provided Week-at-a-Glance Schedules to ensure parents know what is expected of their scholar weekly.

LATEST NEWS

Is Baltimore city schools doing virtual learning?

Baltimore City Public Schools has some exciting news. We are continuing the Virtual Learning Program (VLP) for the 2022-23 school year! Enrollment is now open for new families entering City Schools for grade levels 3 – 12. New families to City Schools can send an email to [email protected].

Are Baltimore City Public Schools going back virtual?

For traditional and transformation schools, all elementary/middle schools and high schools will host optional in-person learning sites for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, 9th grade, and high school seniors. At traditional schools, all other grade levels will continue with virtual learning.

Can you still do online school in Maryland?

Online schools in Maryland are accredited and an excellent way for students to learn from home. In free online public school, Maryland students can develop academically as well as socially throughout their education journey with support from caring, certified teachers.

Are Baltimore city schools zoned?

Although all students in Baltimore City have a zoned elementary school, many students attend school “out-of-zone,” meaning at an elementary school zone other than their own. Out-of-zone attendance is regulated by the district and available only as space allows.