Alternative Education, Dropout Prevention and Summer School
The AdvancePath Academy Model
Maryland’s Tomorrow Program at Chesapeake High School / Dundalk High Afternoon and Dundalk Evening High

AdvancePath Academies offer classes for at-risk students by creating a positive learning environment for achieving personal learning success using online instruction.

AdvancePath integrates self directed instruction, sophisticated learning management tools to differentiate instruction and small group discussions with teachers who are trained as mentors/ facilitators to help students develop the necessary self-confidence and personal motivation to take ownership for achieving their personal education goals.

Each AdvancePath Academy has access to state of the art computer workstations in a modern "internet cafè" environment, a curricula built on district and state standards and aligned to district graduation requirements, and the latest in educational and learning management software that provides "real time" feedback so the student always sees their progress, tracks credits earns, and knows what is necessary to achieve graduation.
The AdvancePath Academy brings a number of proven strategies together to ensure every child has the opportunity to achieve success:

  • Flexibility in scheduling
  • Adult advocates and parental involvement
  • A culture of high expectations
  • Relevancy and real life connections
  • Small learning environment
  • Post-secondary and career planning

Staff

Chesapeake High School

Fax: 410-682-3426

Principal: Maria Lowry

Dr. Suzanne Cotter
Resource Teacher
410-887-6338
scotter@bcps.org

 

Amanda Biddison
School Counselor
410-887-6338
abiddison@bcps.org

Dundalk High School (Day)

Fax: 410-887-7025

Principal: P. Thomas Shouldice

Cynthia Cairnes
Resource Teacher
410-887-7023      
ccairnes@bcps.org

 

Alastair Palmer
School Counselor
410-887-7023
apalmer2@bcps.org

Dundalk High School (Evening)

Fax: 410-887-7025

Principal: Lori Phelps

Cynthia Cairnes
Resource Teacher
410-887-7023      
ccairnes@bcps.org

 

Amanda Brown
School Counselor
410-887-7023
abrown13@bcps.org