Student Engagement Programs
As part of the Office of Student Supports and Engagement, Student Engagement Programs are school-based programs that support the vision of HCPSS by providing equitable access to an educational journey using innovative approaches that meet each student’s academic and social- emotional needs as they explore their purpose and passion and acquire the skills and attributes needed to participate as productive members of their communities. HCPSS currently has school-based student engagement programs in 36 schools. All programs provide social emotional learning and executive functioning skill development, as well as academic support with interventions designed for students’ specific needs. Program staff also provide extensive case management services, frequent progress monitoring, enhanced parent outreach, and staff professional learning.
Accessing Services
School Student Support Teams at all levels are responsible for referring students that need the services provided by the Student Engagement Program. Additionally, elementary and middle school Instructional Intervention Teams (IITs) may also refer students when indicated by their response to interventions provided. These teams initiate and implement social-emotional and academic interventions prior to referring a student for Student Engagement Program services and support.
HCPSS Schools with Student Engagement Programs
- Bellows Spring
- Bollman Bridge
- Bryant Woods
- Cradlerock
- Deep Run
- Ducketts Lane
- Elkridge
- Forest Ridge
- Guilford
- Hanover Hills
- Laurel Woods
- Longfellow
- Phelps Luck
- Running Brook
- Stevens Forest
- Swansfield
- Thunder Hill
- Veterans
Elementary Schools
Middle School
- Bonnie Branch
- Dunloggin
- Elkridge Landing
- Harpers Choice
- Lake Elkhorn
- Mayfield Woods
- Murray Hill
- Oakland Mills
- Patuxent Valley
- Thomas Viaduct
- Wilde Lake
High School
- Atholton
- Guilford Park
- Hammond
- Long Reach
- Oakland Mills
- Reservoir
- Wilde Lake
Alternative Student Program Options
Momentum Academy is the HCPSS alternative middle school. Gateway is the HCPSS alternative high school.Momentum Academy Middle School
Momentum Academy serves students in grades 6-8. This program is a 45-day intervention focused on small-group instruction and targeted support. Students build essential academic and social emotional skills to increase their educational engagement as they transition back to their comprehensive schools.
Gateway High School
The Gateway Program serves students in grades 9-12. This program provides a smaller school setting with more intensive interventions and supports. These services are designed to be a short-term intervention to address specific identified needs. Students can access Gateway High on a part time or full time basis as a short term intervention or a more long term placement option.
More information about Gateway Programs is available on the Homewood website.
Contact
For more information contact the Office of Student Supports and Engagement at 410-313-1291.
- Christina Krabitz, Coordinator, christina_krabitz@hcpss.org
- Djuna Craig, Instructional Facilitator, djuna_craig@hcpss.org
- Tracie Faith, Resource Teacher, tracie_faith@hcpss.org