Ignite!
Rising 9th Grade Success Seminar
Ignite! is a unique and FREE opportunity for current 8th graders and their parents to gain valuable information as they prepare for the transition to high school, and how they can set themselves up for future success.
The event features separate sessions for students and parents, each tailored to increase knowledge about what it means to be a well-rounded student, the resources available in their schools, Baltimore City Schools graduation requirements and much more! Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact with various community organizations and resources available to families right here in Baltimore City.
CollegeBound Foundation works with students in Baltimore City, in conjunction with City Schools, to assist and provide guidance in the college-going process. We are located in various middle and high schools across this city and boast alumni participants like Alicia Wilson, Tracey Durant and Mayor Brandon Scott.
The event features separate sessions for students and parents, each tailored to increase knowledge about what it means to be a well-rounded student, the resources available in their schools, Baltimore City Schools graduation requirements and much more! Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact with various community organizations and resources available to families right here in Baltimore City.
CollegeBound Foundation works with students in Baltimore City, in conjunction with City Schools, to assist and provide guidance in the college-going process. We are located in various middle and high schools across this city and boast alumni participants like Alicia Wilson, Tracey Durant and Mayor Brandon Scott.
Location
Johns Hopkins University
Hodson Hall
3101 Wyman Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
*Check-in at Mason Hall
Parking: South Garage
Hodson Hall
3101 Wyman Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
*Check-in at Mason Hall
Parking: South Garage
Date & Time
Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Event Schedule
| 8:00 - 8:50 am
Registration, Breakfast & Info Fair
Mason Hall, Johns Hopkins University
| 9:00 am
Welcome
Hodson Hall, Johns Hopkins University
Cassie Motz
Executive Director
CollegeBound Foundation
Calvin Wise
Deputy Dean of Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
Cassie Motz
Executive Director
CollegeBound Foundation
Calvin Wise
Deputy Dean of Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
| 9:20 am -
11:45 am
11:45 am
Session Rotations
Student Sessions
Student sessions will include the following topics below. Students will rotate by group to each session.
*Student Panel
*Well-Rounded Student
*Who's Who in Your High School
* Artificial Intelligence
Parent Sessions
Baltimore City Public School Requirements
Professional School Counselor
Finding Money for College
CollegeBound Foundation
Well-Rounded Student
Baltimore City Public Schools
Student sessions will include the following topics below. Students will rotate by group to each session.
*Student Panel
*Well-Rounded Student
*Who's Who in Your High School
* Artificial Intelligence
Parent Sessions
Baltimore City Public School Requirements
Professional School Counselor
Finding Money for College
CollegeBound Foundation
Well-Rounded Student
Baltimore City Public Schools
| 11:55 am
Introduction of College Access Program Specialists (CAPS)
Hodson Hall, Johns Hopkins University
| 12:05 pm
Closing Remarks and Lunch
Hodson Hall, Johns Hopkins University
Conference Location
Johns Hopkins University
Hodson Hall
3101 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
Parking : South Garage
Check-in: Mason Hall
Hodson Hall
3101 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
Parking : South Garage
Check-in: Mason Hall