Bluford Drew Jemison

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Academy

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School Starts for BDJ Scholars on June 29, 2009
Students attending BDJ STEM Academy in East and West Baltimore headed back to school on June 29 to begin their 2009/2010 academic year. Unlike most students who have off until the end of August, BDJ scholars return to the classroom for coursework in math and language arts for five weeks (mornings) in the summer. This is not “summer school;” it is part of their total days of instruction. Read More.


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For Parents

ParentsParent/Guardian Agreement

Parents and guardians of students admitted to the Bluford Drew Jemison Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Academy are required to sign an agreement with the school. Download a copy.

School Calendar

The school year at BDJ-STEM begins at the end of June with the mandatory 5-week summer academic program (focused on math and language arts). In August, the full academic year begins. The school day begins at 7 am and students are in the school building until 7 pm, Monday-Thursday, and until 2:40 pm on Friday. In addition, students are required to attend a 3-hour enrichment program on three Saturdays a month during the regular school year. There is a workshop on the fourth Saturday for parents with topics such as finance, understanding MSA scores, and conflict resolution.

The extended day/week/year program offered at BDJ-STEM is required of all students. This educational model is a vision for graduating the best and brightest young men of Baltimore City.