Private, In-Home Tutoring in Baltimore, Maryland

Roland Park Elementary/Middle School is located on 5207 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210, Roland Park Elementary/Middle School covers grades PreK-8 and can be contacted at 410-396-6420.  Roland Park Elementary/Middle School serves students at an Elementary School age and a middle school age. The school offers advanced and honors courses for students, and is also a site for gifted and advanced learning. The mission of the school is to foster an environment where equity and positive relationships are prioritized to promote social and emotional wellness. Staff at the school also ensure that students have access to challenging academic content and skills. Roland Park also works closely with the Maryland Institute College of Art, Goucher College and John Hopkins University. Pre-service teachers work with the faculty and staff, allowing many classrooms to have two teachers. The curriculum taught at the elementary school portion of Roland Park follows the Common Core State Standards and Maryland’s Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC). Classes taken by elementary school students include writing, social studies, science, arts, mathematics, English language arts, music, Spanish and physical education. For more information on the Spanish tutoring we offer, please contact SchoolTutoring Academy.

The Mount Washington School is located on 1801 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209,The Mount Washington School covers grades K-8 and can be contacted at 410-396-6354.  The Mount Washington School is a International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The mission of the school is to transform students into creative, reflective, and analytical problem solvers who are prepared to be successful in an ever changing world. The school is located in the northern section of Baltimore and has a rich history. The school was built in 1877 and was titled “School No.8” by Baltimore County. The IB middle years program applies to students in grades 6-8. The IB middle years program is designed to prepare students for future IB courses in high school, with the ultimate goal being to develop active, life-long learners. For elementary school students at Mount Washington School, they are taught a curriculum conforms to the Common Core State Standards. These are standards that have been coordinated by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. These Standards establish a set of shared goals and expectations for students to have at the end of each grade level in order to prepared for success in college and the workplace. For more information on how SchoolTutoring Academy can help your child succeed in school, contact us.

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is located on 1400 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21209, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute covers grades 9-12 and can be contacted at 410-396-7026.  Baltimore Polytechnic Institute was originally founded in 1883 as an all-male manual trade and vocational school. Today, it is a coeducational academic institution where science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are emphasized. The school is located on a 53 acre plot of land in North Baltimore. The school offers students a college preparatory program through its multiple academic programs such as The Honors Poly STEM program, Air Force JROTC, and multiple AP courses including a an AP Capstone project and AP Computer Science. Many high school students wishing to attend college or university choose to take SATs or ACTs for their college admissions portfolio. For more information on the SAT and ACT test preparation tutoring we offer, please contact SchoolTutoring Academy.

Educating Our Parents: Understanding the Baltimore District Curriculum

In English Language Arts, the schools use a step by step process resulting in students reaching a level of proficiency in Reading, Writing, Research, and Speaking. Starting at the elementary school level, students are introduced to the basics of reading and reading comprehension, literature, writing, speaking and listening. As students graduate to middle school and high school they will be expected to progress to more difficult literature including both classics and modern writings, be able to demonstrate the ability to summarize and analyze material, and present both written and oral reports on their reading. Students will also learn how to conduct research in both short projects and in-depth reports.

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Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland. It is located at the head of the Patapsco River, close to Chesapeake Bay. The city covers an area of about 92.05 square miles. Baltimore is classified as an independent city, meaning it is not part of any county. The city is the home to the second largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic region. In the past, the city was a major manufacturing center, however after the decline in manufacturing, the economy has shifted to be more diversified, with the top employers being John Hopkins University and Hospital. The city has hundreds of identified districts, giving it the nickname “city of neighborhoods”. Famous people who have lived in Baltimore include Edgar Allen Poe, Billie Holiday, and baseball player Babe Ruth. The city of Baltimore is rich in history, being home to many of the first National Register Historic Districts in the United States. Important landmarks such as the first Washington Monument and the first Catholic Cathedral are found in the city. Baltimore was also famously, the birthplace of the National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. There are more public statues and monuments per capita in Baltimore than any other city in the United States.

Today, there are many options for food and entertainment in Baltimore. In 2015, Zagat ranked the city as Number 2 on its list of “Top 17 Food Cities of 2015”. There are also three arts and entertainment districts in the city, where visitors can take in street art, live music, and view artists studios. Baltimore is the home to multiple professional sports teams, including the Baltimore Orioles (baseball) and the Baltimore Ravens (football). .

In 2017, the population of Baltimore was 611,648, making it the most populated city in the state.

21.2% of the population was under 18, 29.3% of the population was between 18-34, 25.1% was 35-54, 12.2% was 55-64 and 12.3% was over the age of 65. The median household income in the city was $44,262 in 2017.

Fort McHenry National Monument

Fort McHenry National Monument is one of the top historical destinations in Baltimore. During the war of 1812, Fort McHenry was used as a base and helped stop a British Advance into the city. As it was surrounded by water on three sides, it was located far enough from the center of the city to provide protection with endangering residents. The actions of the 1000 Americans at Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key, who was at that time a lawyer, author and amateur poet, to write what would later become the national anthem of the United States. What we now know as “The Star Spangled Banner”, was originally called “Defense of Fort McHenry”. The area that contains Fort McHenry has been administered by the National Park Service since 1933, and is the only area of the National Park System designated as a National Monument and a Historic Shrine. Fort McHenry is open to the public year-round and also offers programs and special events that showcase the park’s history.

National Aquarium

The National Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and is ranked in the top three of the best aquariums in the United States. Since its opening, it has hosted more than 51 million guests and is the largest paid tourist attraction in the state of Maryland. The aquarium contains over 20,000 animals in award-winning habitats. Visitors can explore a tropical rainforest, the animals of the Australian Outback, an Atlantic Coral Reef, hundreds of Jellyfish, and 4D immersion films. One of the newer exhibits at the aquarium is the “Living Seashore”, with touch tanks where visitors can get up close with Atlantic Stingrays and Moon Jellyfish. The National Aquarium also offers special tours so visitors can get a behind the scenes look of what happens at the aquarium. The aquarium also offers field trip opportunities for schools. In addition to being a place where marine animals can be showcased, the National Aquarium is also dedicated to the conservation of the seas, including the protection of endangered species and the protection of the wildlife environment.

The Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum has been acclaimed as one of the best art museums in the United States. The museum is located in the heart of Baltimore in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood. Admission to The Walters Art Museum is free. The museum offers a wide range of different art displays from 5000 BCE to the 21st Century. The museum’s collection totals around 36,000 objects from around the world. There are 19th-century paintings, Egyptian mummies, medieval armors and serene images of the Buddha. The mission of Walters Art Museum is to bring art and people together.

Interesting Facts

• The city is the home to the USS Constellation, a warship built in 1854 by the US Navy. This ship is the last Civil War vessel that is still afloat.
• The world’s tallest five-sided building is Baltimore’s World Trade Center. It is located in Inner Harbor. Visitors can also get a look at the city from the observation level on the the 27th floor of the building.
• The city of Baltimore is the birthplace of the American Railroad. Interested visitors can learn about the history of the railroad at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum.
• The city of Baltimore is the home to many “firsts”! It was the location of the first umbrella factory, of the inauguration of the first US Post Office System, the first dental school in the world, and the first Catholic Cathedral.
• 22-time Olympic medal holder Michael Phelps was born in Baltimore.