PRINCIPALâS MESSAGE:Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year at the National Academy Foundation School of Baltimore! We are a college and career preparation school starting at grade 6 and going through to grade 12.
Once in the bloodstream lead is distributed to three main compartments: blood, soft tissue (kidney, bone marrow, liver, and brain), and mineralized tissue (bones and teeth). Lead effects children and adults in different ways. Low lead levels in children can cause the following side effects: Nervous system and kidney damage. Learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and decreased intelligence. Speech, language, and behavior problems. Poor muscle coordination. Decreased muscle and bone growth. Hearing damage.
Adult Lead Poisoning. Adults can be exposed to lead dust or lead fumes through certain jobs or hobbies. They can also get exposed during renovation or remodeling activities in homes built before 1978.dult Lead Poisoning. Adults can be exposed to lead dust or lead fumes through certain jobs or hobbies. They can also get exposed during renovation or remodeling activities in homes built before 1978.