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IN THE PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

For copies in languages other than English, please contact the English as a Second Language (ESL) Department at 412-529-3620. If a non-English speaking family has questions or would like an interpreter, they can call 412-529-6463 and request the documents in the language that they prefer.

Spanish Para obtener copias en idiomas distintos del inglés, por favor, póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) al 412-529-3620. Si una familia que no habla Inglés tiene preguntas o le gustaría un intérprete, pueden llamar a 412-529-6463 y solicitar los documentos en el idioma que prefieran.

French Pour obtenir des copies dans des langues autres que l’anglais, veuillez contacter le Département de l’anglais comme langue secondaire au 412-529-3620. Si les familles, ne parlant pas l’Anglais, ont des questions ou souhaitent un interprète, elles peuvent appeler 412-529-6463 et demander des documents dans la langue qu’ils préfèrent.

Russian Для получения копий документов на других языках, кроме английского, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с Отделом английского как второго языка (ESL) по телефону 412-529-3620. Если у родителей, не говорящих по-английски, возникли вопросы или им требуется переводчик, они могут позвонить по телефону 412-529-6463 и запросить документы на языке, который они предпочитают.

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Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 2 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Table of Contents

Letter from the Superintendent 4 Pick Your Program 5 Glossary 6 Understanding Magnet and Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs 7

Magnet and Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools and Programs Understanding Entrance Requirements 8 Understanding Preferences and the Weighted Lottery 9 Cancellation Policy 11 Rescission Policy 11 Magnet and Neighborhood School Listings 12 Career and Technical Education Programs 17 Signature CTE Programs 17 Regional CTE Programs 18

School Descriptions Magnet Schools 22 Neighborhood Schools 45 Online Academy 86

Early Childhood Education Description and Location of Offerings 87

Enrollment Kindergarten 88 What to Bring 88 Where to Go 88 Immunization Requirements 88 Tuition Waivers 93

Students with Special Needs Gifted and Talented Education 89 Early Intervention 89 Special Education Centers 89 Right to Education Task Force 90 Location of Special Education and Additional Services Chart 91

Additional Information Transportation 93 Transportation for CTE Students 93 Non Resident Students (Tuition) 93 English as a Second Language 93

For more information about the Pittsburgh Public Schools, visit us on the web at www.pps.k12.pa.us or contact the Parent Hotline at (412) 529-HELP (4357).

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 3 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Dear Parents & Families,

At the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS), we offer a wide range of educational options so that as a parent/guardian you can choose a program that best suits your child’s academic needs, interests, and passion.

To ensure you have the tools you need to make an informed decision about your child’s educational pathway, please review the information enclosed in this guide carefully. If you are not already a part of our PPS family, we encourage you to take a fresh look at the wide range of educational options we have available for your child.

These options include excellent neighborhood schools, as well as Magnet schools/programs that provide a specific educational model.

Families can choose from an array of options focusing on a student’s specific talents, needs or interests, including schools focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), the performing arts, foreign languages and the Montessori Method.

We also have an extensive list of Career and Technical Education programs at the high school level that we encourage you to explore on pages 17–21, including a Public Safety program at Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6–12. Additional secondary level options include: • Pittsburgh Obama 6–12, a world renowned program in which students can pursue a full International Baccalaureate Diploma in grades 11 and 12.

• Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy 6–12, a school tailored to students that have a passion for science, technology, engineering or math.

• Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12, a performing arts school located in Pittsburgh’s downtown cultural district.

A description of each of our offerings and options for the 2017–18 school year are available for your review beginning on page 22. We also encourage you to review additional information about each of our schools on our website at www.discoverpps.org or contact your school or schools of choice to set up a tour and ask questions.

To apply for magnet program/school or a high school Career & Technical Education program for the 2017–18 school year, please complete an application online at registration.discoverpps.org. It is important for you to make your selection and submit your application no later than December 9, 2016. (CAPA applications are due October 21, 2016.)

I am confident you will find just what your child needs to have a successful academic career that ensures he/she is graduates from PPS college-and career-ready.

Sincerely,

Anthony Hamlet, Ed.D. Superintendent

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 4 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pick Your Program

Step 1: Determine your Next Step If you were previously enrolled in your Pittsburgh Public neighborhood (“feeder”) school and will remain there for the coming year, go no further—you are done! Feel free to read this packet to learn more information about your local school.

If you were not previously enrolled in your Pittsburgh Public neighborhood school and plan to enroll there for the coming year—please go to the school directly and enroll (see page 88 for what to bring). Feel free to read this packet to learn more information about your local school. If you are planning to apply to a Magnet or Career & Technical Education (CTE) program, please proceed to step 2.

Step 2: Magnet or CTE Program Applicants Only (Read this information packet carefully.) Ensure that the schools or programs that interest you are available at the grade level of your child by referencing the charts on pages 12–16. Ensure that your child meets the requirements to be admitted to a particular program. See page 8 for the eligibility requirements. Learn more about the weighted lottery that applies to Magnet programs. See page 9 for more information.

Step 3: Make an Informed Choice Review this guide and check out Discover PPS (www.discoverpps.org) to learn more about specific Magnet and CTE programs. You can also contact schools to attend an open house or set up a tour.

Step 4: Complete an Application (Consider applying online at www.pps.k12.pa.us/magnet.) Apply before December 9, 2016 at 5PM (CAPA by October 21, 2016 at 5PM) to be included in the lottery or CAPA audition. Fill out a different application for each child in your household applying to a Magnet or CTE program, either online or on paper. Applications can be obtained through the Parent Hotline at (412) 529-HELP (4357), can be mailed to you, or you can visit www.pps.k12.pa.us/magnet. Include up to 3 choices, in order of your preference, for each student. Please only select schools and programs in which you are willing to enroll your child and for which they are eligible. You will not remain on wait lists for other school options if you are accepted into a school, even if it was your second or third choice.

Step 5: Determine if you Need to Include Additional Supplements Children enrolling in Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) for the first time need to include additional information that is outlined in the application. Ensure that any student applying to Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy 6–12, Pittsburgh Linden K–5, Pittsburgh Obama 6–12 or Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 includes the additional information outlined in the application for the appropriate program.

Step 6: Ensure you are Enrolled in Pittsburgh Public Schools If your child was previously enrolled in PPS, and you are applying to a Magnet or CTE program, simply proceed to step 7. If your child was not previously enrolled in PPS within the past year, and you are applying to a Magnet program, please mail in all the information noted on the application and you will be enrolled centrally.

Step 7: Apply Online (www.pps.k12.pa.us/magnet) or Mail in your Application (Applications will also be accepted at school sites.) Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 applications are due October 21 at 5PM. All other applications, including supplementary materials, are due by December 9, 2016 at 5PM to be included in the lottery. Any applications received after this date will be considered “Post Registration” and will only be filled after the lotteries are conducted, on a first come, first serve basis.

The weighted lottery will be conducted in December—results will be mailed in January 2017.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 5 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Glossary

Code Used Type Explanation

Every School District resident is assigned to a school attendance area, commonly referred to as a “feeder area.” The school your child is assigned to attend is based on Neighborhood School the address where your child lives. Parents may use the Street Directory under Schools on the District website (www.pps.k12.pa.us), call local schools or call the Parent Hotline at (412) 529-HELP (4357) to identify their assigned feeder pattern and geographic area.

Magnet programs allow students to pursue special interests, talents or career goals. Partial Magnet Partial Magnet schools encompass a portion of the neighborhood school, and are a School program within a school.

Magnet programs allow students to pursue special interests, talents or career goals. Whole School Whole school Magnets encompass the entire school, and do not have a feeder pattern. Magnet Magnets can enroll students who reside in various attendance areas within the School District.

School names that include the prefix “Pre-K” also house the District’s Early Childhood Pre-K Pre-K classes.

The dress code for each school is shown as either “Uniform” or “Standard.” “Uniform” Uniform/ means that students are expected to wear a certain mode of dress. “Standard” indicates Dress Code Standard that no uniform policy has been adopted, but students are expected to follow the District’s dress code as well as any additional guidelines provided by the school.

Family Income Free and Reduced The percentage of families eligible for free/reduced price lunch. Data in this report Status Lunch Families reflects school enrollment as of October 1, 2015.

Access for wheelchair All Pittsburgh Public Schools have accessible entrances and parking. Please contact users and others with the Parent Hotline at (412) 529-HELP (4357) if there are additional physical accommodations limited mobility needed so we can investigate their existence at particular school sites.

Category that If a child has a preference for a program, the child is automatically enrolled before the Preference automatically qualifies lottery begins if they meet other entrance requirements. Preferences include sibling a child for entrance preference.**

If a program has more children apply for admission than there are spaces, once Weighted Admission process preferences are applied, then a lottery is completed where children gain additional Lottery for Magnets chances for admission based on a variety of factors (see page 9 for more details).

Factors that increase An additional chance to be admitted to a Magnet program that is earned through a Weight Magnet admissions variety of means. See page 9 for more details.

**As used in this policy, the term sibling shall mean natural brother or sister, an adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or stepsister or a student who is none of the above but who at the time of application is in the custody of a foster parent or guardian by order of the Common Pleas Court of Appeals, Allegheny County, or any other county within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Siblings must reside in the same household. A birth certificate or legal custody papers may be requested at the time of registration as proof of sibling status.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 6 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Understanding Magnet and Career & Technical Education Programs

What is the Difference between a Magnet Program and a CTE Program?

Magnet Programs: • Allow students to pursue special interests, talents or career goals through specialized academic programming within Pittsburgh schools. • Enroll students in schools other than a child’s home school. • Require application for admission, where placement is determined by lottery to fill available spaces. Once the lottery has been conducted, any remaining spaces will be given on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants. If more students apply to a program than there is space available, students will be placed on a waiting list. • Are available at all grade levels from K–12.

Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE): • Provide students with the opportunity to pursue academics as well as a career or trade, providing earning advantages before and after graduation, as well as hands-on learning opportunities. Space is limited by the maximum safe capacity per laboratory or classroom. • Required application for admission, where placement is determined by available spaces in each program. Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis. If more students apply than there is space available, students will be placed on a waiting list. • Are available to students beginning in 10th grade. (Exceptions are Cosmetology, which is available to students beginning in 9th grade, and Engineering Technology, which is available to students beginning in 11th grade.) • Not all CTE programs are offered at each school site. • Signature programs exist at some schools.

Who is Eligible? • All programs are available to students living in the City of Pittsburgh, the Borough of Mt. Oliver, and to Wilkinsburg students in grades 7–12. • Non-resident students are required to pay tuition to attend any CTE or Magnet program and are not considered for admission until after all city residents have been placed. Applications for magnet admission for Wilkinsburg students assigned to Pittsburgh Public Schools will be evaluated in the same manner as those from city residents. • Students who are home schooled or attend private school may attend any Career and Technical Education program within their regional cluster. • Charter School students are not eligible to attend Career and Technical Education programs.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 7 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Understanding Magnet & CTE Entrance Requirements

Pittsburgh… Entrance Requirements If Requirements Are Not Met

Fulton PreK–5 (French) Children applying to grades 3–5 Tutoring is provided in the spring to children in Liberty K–5 (Spanish) must pass a language proficiency grades 3–5 applying to a language Magnet; however, Linden K–5 (Mandarin) test in the emphasized language at passing the proficiency exam is still required for Phillips K–5 (Spanish) that school. admission.

Allegheny K–5 Schiller 6–8 None N/A Allegheny 6–8 Sterrett 6–8 Carmalt PreK–8 Montessori PreK–5 Classical 6–8 Woolslair PreK–5 Dilworth PreK–5

Obama 6–12 Grade 6: Previous language Grades 7,8,10,11,12: Students who do not pass experience or willingness to enter the language proficiency exam will not be considered entry level language of Japanese or for admission. French.

Grade 9: 2.5 Grade Point Average in 7th grade (must be maintained in 8th grade). Score at least basic on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in 7th grade.

Grades 7,8,10,11,12: Must pass a language proficiency exam.

Allderdice Pre-Engineering 2.5 Grade Point Average in 7th N/A Brashear Teaching Academy grade (must be maintained in 8th grade). Score at least basic on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in 7th grade.

Science & Technology Academy Grade 6: Complete essays and Students who do not complete the essays will not be 6–12 attend mandatory information considered for admission. session. Score at least basic on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in 7th grade.

Perry JROTC None N/A

Pittsburgh Creative & Performing Complete audition, essay and arts Students who do not complete the audition, essay, and Arts 6–12 (CAPA) recommendation recommendation will not be considered for admission.

CTE Programs In order to comply with the approved None Program of Study, students must have an approved three (3) period block of time available for CTE, as determined by the student’s school counselor

City residency is required for all applicants to a Pittsburgh Public School. Non-residents are only admitted if space is available after the lottery is completed and City residents have been placed. If space still exists after the lottery occurs, then staff members in the Pittsburgh Public Schools may submit a tuition waiver or other non-residents may be admitted via tuition payments. Applications from Wilkinsburg students assigned to Pittsburgh Public Schools will be evaluated in the same manner as those from city residents.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 8 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Understanding Preferences and the Weighted Lottery

In the spring of 2009, the Board voted to adopt a new Magnet admissions process that incorporates the use of preferences and a weighted lottery system. Under this system, after preferences, children can gain additional chances in the lottery based on meeting certain requirements.

Students New to Pittsburgh Public Schools / Students Attending Non-PPS Schools: If you wish to receive additional weights for PSSA/Standardized test proficiency, attendance rate, free or reduced lunch or behavior/conduct, please submit evidence with your application. If you do not, you will not receive these weights.

What does it mean to have preference for a program? If you have preference for a program, it means you are automatically placed at the top of the admissions list at your first choice only. Sibling preference only applies during the lottery period, and only at K–5 or K–8 schools.

What preferences and weights (extra chances) exist for each Magnet and CTE program?

Preferences Weights

If more applications are submitted then there are spaces available after preferences are issued, then a School Program Sibling Preference Program Continuity weighted lottery will occur where children will receive additional chances for each of the following:

All K–5 and K–8 Yes None • Submitting a complete application Magnet Programs • Living in same geographic area as the school • Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch • Having attended a PPS Early Childhood program • Having attended an Early Childhood program in the same building to which they are applying for Kindergarten

Pittsburgh No Only if attended Fulton, Liberty, • Submitting a complete application Obama 6th Linden, or Phillips Magnet and • Living in same geographic area as the school Grade Obama is their 1st choice. • Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch • Having attended a PPS elementary school Students must still submit an • 95% Attendance Rate in the previous year application by lottery deadline.

Pittsburgh No Only if GPA eligible. • Submitting a complete application Obama 9th • Living in same geographic area as the school Grade Students must still submit an • Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch application by lottery deadline. • Having attended a PPS school in grades 6–8 • 95% Attendance Rate in the previous year • No 4–10 day suspensions in the previous year

Pittsburgh No Only if attended Dilworth K–5 • Submitting a complete application Allegheny or Allegheny K–5 and Allegheny • Living in same geographic area as the school Traditional 6–8 Traditional Academy 6–8 is their • Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch 1st choice. • Having attended a PPS elementary school • 95% Attendance Rate in the previous year Students must still submit an application by lottery deadline.

Pittsburgh No Through a juried review held in None CAPA 9th Grade the fall of their 8th grade year.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 9 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Preferences Weights

If more applications are submitted then there are spaces available after preferences are issued, then a School Program Sibling Preference Program Continuity weighted lottery will occur where children will receive additional chances for each of the following:

Pittsburgh No No • Submitting a complete application and essay Science and • Proficiency on most recent PSSA Math and Reading tests Technology • Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch Academy 6–12 • Top 50% of their grade in their school on their most recent PSSA math test • 90% Attendance Rate in the previous year • Attended Lincoln or Carmalt K–8 since these schools have science and technology-focused curriculum (9th grade admissions only)

All Other 6–8 No No • Submitting a complete application Magnet Programs • Living in same geographic area as the school and Pittsburgh • Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch Milliones 6th • Having attended a PPS elementary school Grade • 95% Attendance Rate in the previous year

All other 9–12 No No • Submitting a complete application Magnet Programs • Living in same geographic area as the school and Pittsburgh • Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch Milliones 9–12th • Having attended a PPS school in grades 6–8 Grade • 95% Attendance Rate in the previous year • No 4–10 day suspensions in the previous year

CTE Programs No Students do not need to reapply • Submitting a complete application once they are in a CTE program

How do I get an extra chance for a “completed application?” All you need to do is apply and you have at least one chance to be admitted.

How do I get an extra chance for “Free and Reduced Lunch?” If you currently qualify for reduced price lunches or free lunches as part of the federal program, our records will indicate this, and you will receive an additional chance to be admitted. Though all students receive school lunch at no cost, this weight applies to students who are identified as economically disadvantaged.

How do I get an extra chance for having a “sibling” at the school to which I am applying? You must note on the application (online or on paper) the name of the sibling in the school where you are applying. This will be verified on our end—and this child must be attending the school during the year for which the child is applying. If it is not noted on the application, the weight will not be applied. If it is later found that this child is not a sibling of the child, the weight will not be applied.

How do I get an extra chance for having “previously attended Pittsburgh Public Schools?” Our computer records will indicate this, and you will receive an additional chance to be admitted.

How do I get an extra chance for having “95% or higher attendance” the year before? Our computer records will indicate this, and you will receive an additional chance to be admitted.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 10 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us How do I get an extra chance for “not having received a 4–10 day suspension” the year before? Our computer records will indicate this, and you will receive an additional chance to be admitted.

How do I get an extra chance for geography?

Region If you are applying to... You receive a weight if your home/feeder school is...

North/Central Pittsburgh… Pittsburgh… Allegheny K–5 Schiller King Morrow Allegheny 6–8 Science and Technology Manchester Perry Milliones Academy Miller Spring Hill Milliones Weil

East Pittsburgh… Pittsburgh… Allderdice Montessori Allderdice Fulton Minadeo Dilworth Obama Arsenal K–5 Greenfield Sunnyside Fulton Sterrett Arsenal 6–8 Lincoln Westinghouse Liberty Westinghouse Colfax Mifflin Linden Woolslair Faison

South/West Pittsburgh… Pittsburgh… Brashear Classical Arlington Carrick South Brook Carmalt Phillips Banksville Concord South Hills Beechwood Grandview West Liberty Brashear Phillips Westwood Brookline Roosevelt Whittier

Cancellations Parents who wish to rescind their child’s Magnet acceptance must provide in writing their desire to remove their child from the Magnet program. Cancellations should be made promptly, as a courtesy to students on Magnet program waiting lists. Please send rescissions to the following address:

Magnet Office, Pittsburgh Public Schools, 341 S. Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Rescissions At the end of the school year, a student’s Magnet status can be withdrawn if the student does not meet the eligibility requirements listed below. Students who have had their Magnet status withdrawn may not reapply to the same Magnet program once they have been removed from that program.

Attendance GPA Behavior

Elementary School 90% or higher

Middle School 90% or higher Fewer than 6 days suspended

High School 90% or higher 2.0 or higher Fewer than 6 days suspended

The policy can be reviewed in full at www.pps.k12.pa.us/magnet.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 11 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Choices for Students Entering Grades K–5

K Slots Entrance Magnets Page Available Requirements

Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK–5 (Traditional Academy) 32 75 City Resident Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 (French Emphasis) 33, 59 40 City Resident Pittsburgh Liberty K–5 (Spanish Emphasis) 34 75 City Resident Pittsburgh Linden K–5 (German & Mandarin Emphasis) 35 75 City Resident Pittsburgh Montessori PreK–5 (Montessori) 37 35 City Resident Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK–5 44, 85 N/A City Resident Neighborhood Schools Page

Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK–5 48 East Pittsburgh Colfax K–8 56 Pittsburgh Faison K–5 58 Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 33, 59 Pittsburgh Greenfield K–8 61 Pittsburgh Lincoln K–5 64 Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK–8 66 Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK–5 69 Pittsburgh Sunnyside K–8 79 Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK–5 44, 85

K Slots Entrance Magnets Page Available Requirements

Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK–8 (Science & Technology) 30 75 City Resident Pittsburgh Phillips K–5 (Spanish Emphasis) 40, 72 42 City Resident Neighborhood Schools Page

Pittsburgh Arlington PreK–8 47 Pittsburgh Banksville K–5 50 Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK–5 51 Pittsburgh Brookline PreK–8 54 Pittsburgh Concord PreK–5 57

South/ West Pittsburgh Grandview K–5 60 Pittsburgh Langley K–8 63

Pittsburgh Phillips K–5 40, 72 Pittsburgh Roosevelt PreK–5 73 Neighborhood School Pittsburgh West Liberty K–5 82 Whole School Magnet Pittsburgh Westwood PreK–5 83 Pittsburgh Whittier K–5 84 Partial School Magnet

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 12 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Choices for Students Entering Grades K–5

K Slots Entrance Magnets Page Available Requirements

Pittsburgh Allegheny K–5 (Traditional) 24 75 City Resident

Neighborhood Schools Page

Pittsburgh King PreK–8 62 Pittsburgh Manchester PreK–8 65 Pittsburgh Miller PreK–5 67

North/Central Neighborhood School Pittsburgh Morrow PreK–8 70 Whole School Magnet Pittsburgh Spring Hill K–5 77 Partial School Magnet Pittsburgh Weil PreK–5 80

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 13 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Choices for Students Entering Grades 6–8

6th Slots Entrance Magnets Page Available Requirements

Pittsburgh Obama 6–12** 38 150** City Resident Pittsburgh Sterrett 6–8 43, 78 90 City Resident

Neighborhood Schools Page

Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 49

East Pittsburgh Colfax K–8 56 Pittsburgh Greenfield K–8 61 Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK–8 66 Neighborhood School Pittsburgh Sterrett 6–8 43, 78 Whole School Magnet Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK–8 79 Partial School Magnet Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6–12 81

6th Slots Entrance Magnets Page Available Requirements

Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK–8 (Science & Technology) 30 As Available City Resident Pittsburgh Classical 6–8 31 110 City Resident Neighborhood Schools Page

Pittsburgh Arlington PreK–8 47 54 South/West Pittsburgh Brookline PreK–8 Neighborhood School Pittsburgh Langley K–8 63 Whole School Magnet Pittsburgh South Brook 6–8 75 Partial School Magnet Pittsburgh South Hills 6–8 76

**In addition to standard application, also requires additional materials to be completed and enclosed with application, details on application page.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 14 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Choices for Students Entering Grades 6–8

6th Slots Entrance Magnets Page Available Requirements

Pittsburgh Allegheny 6–8 26 115 City Resident

Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12** 29 110 City Resident / Complete Audition Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12 36, 68 90 City Resident Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8 41, 74 110 City Resident Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy 6–12** 42 50 City Resident Neighborhood Schools Page

North/Central Pittsburgh King PreK–8 62 Pittsburgh Manchester PreK–8 65 Neighborhood School Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12 36, 68 Whole School Magnet Pittsburgh Morrow PreK–8 70 Partial School Magnet Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8 41, 74

**In addition to standard application, also requires additional materials to be completed and enclosed with application, details on application page.

**Science & Technology Academy Only: Students who wish to receive a weight for PSSA Proficiency in reading and math but do not have sufficient scores may submit a portfolio to demonstrate proficiency.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 15 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Choices for Students Entering Grades 9–12

9th Slots Entrance Full Magnets Page Available Requirements

As available, City Resident, 7th grade Pittsburgh Obama 6–12** 38 up to 150 GPA (2.5), 7th grade PSSA score basic or above 9th Slots Entrance Partial Neighborhood School/Partial Magnet Page Available Requirements East City Resident, 7th grade Pittsburgh Allderdice 9–12 (Pre-engineering) 23, 46 128 GPA (2.5), 7th grade PSSA score basic or above Neighborhood Schools Page

Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6–12 81

9th Slots Entrance Full Magnets Page Available Requirements

Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12** 29 155 City Resident, Complete Audition

Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy 6–12** 42 55 City Resident, 7th grade PSSA score basic or above 9th Slots Entrance Partial Neighborhood School/Partial Magnet Page Available Requirements North/Central Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12 36, 68 As available City Resident

Pittsburgh Perry 9–12 (JROTC & Biotechnology) 39, 71 25 City Resident

9th Slots Entrance Partial Neighborhood School/Partial Magnet Page Available Requirements

City Resident, 7th grade Pittsburgh Brashear 9–12 (Teaching Academy) 27, 52 100 GPA (2.5), 7th grade PSSA score basic or above Neighborhood Schools Page South/West Pittsburgh Carrick 9–12 55

**In addition to standard application, also requires additional materials to be completed and enclosed with application, details on application page.

Neighborhood School Whole School Magnet Partial School Magnet

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 16 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Career and Technical Education Programs

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are evolving to keep up with today’s technology and tomorrow’s workforce needs. Jobs with family sustaining wages are out there and CTE can give students a great head start on getting one by offering project-based learning activities, hands-on training and industry certifications.

Beyond the education students get in the classroom, CTE programs are uniquely engaging and valuable because of the experiences they get outside the classroom. Our programs are enriched by partnerships with local organizations and businesses— providing opportunities for our students to learn from and network with industry professionals.

Students have the opportunity to earn advanced standing in a post-secondary institution upon completion of a CTE program. Students also have the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Several programs provide dual enrollment opportunities for students to earn college credits while in their CTE program through our partnership with the Pittsburgh Promise.

Our CTE programs make sure that all students are workforce-ready when they enter the job market. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of CTE programs across our high schools.

Career and Technical Education Programs are divided into two categories, Signature Programs and Regional Programs.

Signature Programs (descriptions can be found on page 18) Signature Programs are programs that are only offered at one school in the District. Students who are applying for a CTE program that is not within their region must transfer to the school which houses the CTE program. These programs are often in high demand, so early application submission is encouraged. Students are not able to transfer to a CTE program outside of their feeder pattern, if their CTE program of choice is available within the same region as their home school. In the share-time program, students attend their home schools for a half-day and travel to the school housing their CTE program of choice for the remainder of the school day.

Students at these Students at these schools may Signature Program Facility schools must apply for participate via the share-time Starting a transfer: program (travel involved): Grade Engineering Technology Allderdice Brashear, Carrick, Perry Online Academy, Milliones, Westinghouse 11 Refrigeration, Heating and Allderdice Brashear, Carrick, Perry Online Academy, Milliones, Westinghouse 10 Air Conditioning (RHVAC) Automotive Body Repair Brashear Allderdice, Perry, Milliones, Carrick, Online Academy 10 Westinghouse Automotive Technology Brashear Carrick, Online Academy 10 Machine Operations Brashear Carrick, Online Academy 10 Finance Technology Carrick Brashear, Online Academy 10 Multimedia Production Brashear Carrick, Online Academy 10 and Coding (M-PAC) Public Safety Westinghouse Brashear, Carrick, Perry Online Academy, Milliones, Allderdice 10 Emergency Response Westinghouse Brashear, Carrick, Perry Online Academy, Milliones, Allderdice 10 Technology (ERT) Entertainment Technology Milliones Brashear, Carrick, Perry Online Academy, Allderdice, Westinghouse 10

There are 25 New Student Openings per program. See next page for Regional Programs.

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Regional Programs (descriptions can be found on page 19) Students who enroll in one of these Regional programs attend schools within their regional cluster. Students attending a Regional CTE Program must attend school full time within their regional cluster. Students are not able to transfer to a CTE program outside of their feeder pattern, if their CTE program of choice is available within the same region as their home school. In the share-time program, students attend their home schools for ½ day and travel to the school housing their CTE program of choice for the remainder of the school day.

Students at these schools Students at these schools may Starting Regional Program Facility will remain at their home participate via the share-time school for the entire day program (travel involved): Grade Business of Sports Administration Carrick Carrick Brashear 11

Business of Sports Administration Westinghouse Westinghouse Allderdice, Milliones, Online Academy 10 Carpentry Carrick Carrick Brashear 10 Carpentry Westinghouse Westinghouse Allderdice, Milliones, Online Academy 10 Cosmetology Citywide Academy Citywide Academy Perry, Online Academy 9 or 10 Cosmetology Westinghouse Westinghouse Allderdice, Milliones, Online Academy 9 or 10 Culinary Arts Carrick Carrick Brashear 10 Culinary Arts Westinghouse Westinghouse Allderdice, Milliones, Online Academy 10 Health Careers Carrick Carrick Brashear 10 Health Careers Perry Perry Online Academy 10 Health Careers Westinghouse Westinghouse Allderdice, Milliones, Online Academy 10 Information Technology Carrick Carrick Brashear 10

There are 25 New Student Openings per program.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 18 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Career and Technical Education Signature Programs

Signature Programs Signature Programs are programs that are only offered at one school in the District. Students who are applying for a CTE program that is not within their region must transfer to the school which houses the CTE program. These programs are often in high demand, so early application submission is encouraged. Students are not able to transfer to a CTE program outside of their feeder pattern, if their CTE program of choice is available within the same region as their home school. In the share-time program, students attend their home schools for a half-day and travel to the school housing their CTE program of choice for the remainder of the school day.

Automotive Body Repair (Facility: Brashear) The Automotive Body Repair program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair damaged vehicles such as automobiles and light trucks. Students learn to examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs; remove, repair and replace upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders; remove and replace glass; repair dented areas; replace excessively damaged fenders, panels and grills; straighten bent frames or unibody structures using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices; and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools. Industry certifications offered include SP2 and ASE. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

Automotive Technology (Facility: Brashear) The Automotive Technology program emphasizes preventative auto maintenance and automobile troubleshooting. This program includes instruction in the diagnosis and testing, including computer analysis, of malfunctions in and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling and brake systems and drive train and suspension systems. Instruction is also given in the adjustment and repair of cooling systems, drive trains, fuel system components and air conditioning and includes the use of technical repair information and the state inspection procedures. Certifications are offered by Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES). Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

Emergency Response Technology (Facility: Westinghouse) The Emergency Response Technology (ERT) program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills required to perform entry level duties in firefighting, emergency medical services, and law enforcement. Physical development and self- confidence skills are emphasized due to the nature of the specific occupations. Students will apply their knowledge of math, physics, civics and communication while performing skills in the areas of criminal justice, fire safety, emergency management and pre-hospital care. Industry certifications offered include Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician, First Responder, and OSHA.

Engineering (Facility: Allderdice) The CTE Engineering Program allows students to study the fundamentals of working in the engineering field, as well as to develop important problem-solving skills. Students will complete projects with specific design parameters, while fostering their own creativity. These problem-solving skills will prepare students to pursue higher education in its various forms, while particularly preparing students for further study in the engineering field. Industry certification offered is OSHA. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

Entertainment Technology (Facility: Milliones) The CTE Entertainment Technology Program prepares students to provide services in a variety of areas including video, audio, and television production, animation, and photography. There are more opportunities for success behind the scenes in the entertainment industry than on center stage. Instruction in this program includes, but is not limited to, audio/visual technology, troubleshooting techniques, computer operation and maintenance, data transmission and management, oral and written communication, math and physics, concept development, layout and design, computer graphics, and image capture. CTE has a partnership with Point Park University for this program. Industry certifications offered include Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), Final Cut Pro, OSHA, and CPR/AED.

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Finance Technology (Facility: Carrick) The Finance Technology program develops accounting skills for a service business organized as a proprietorship and for a merchandising business organized as a corporation. Working papers, manual and automated accounting simulations and automated accounting software extend and enrich the instruction. Instruction is provided in adjustments, valuation and additional accounting procedures. Careers in accounting, business ethics and business structures are also explored. Industry certification offered is Microsoft Office Specialist.

Machine Operations (Facility: Brashear) The Machine Operations program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in all aspects of shaping metal parts. Instruction involves making computations relating to work dimensions, tooling and feeds and speeds of machining. Emphasis is placed upon bench work and the operation of lathes, power saws, shapers, milling machines, grinders, drills and computer operated equipment (CNC and CIM). Instruction also includes the use of precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers and gauges; methods of machining and heat treatment of various metals; blueprint reading; and the layout of machine parts. Instruction prepares students to operate all types of hand and computer controlled machines. Certifications are offered by National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I.

Multimedia Production & Coding (Facility: Brashear) The Multimedia Production & Coding (M-PAC) Program will prepare students to apply HTML, XML, JavaScript, graphics applications and other authoring tools to design, edit and publish (launch) documents, images, graphics, sound and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. This program includes instruction in coding, mobile app development, Internet theory, web page standards and policies, elements of web page design, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, search engines, navigation, morphing, e-commerce tools and emerging web technologies. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

Public Safety (Facility: Westinghouse) The Public Safety program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills required to perform entry level duties as a police officer, fire fighter, paramedic and other safety services. Physical development and self-confidence skills are emphasized due to the nature of the specific occupations. In addition to the application of mathematics, communication, science and physics, students receive training in social and psychological skills, map reading, vehicle and equipment operations, the judicial system, pre-hospital emergency medical care and appropriate emergency assessment, treatment and communication. Industry certifications will be offered. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

RHVAC (Facility: Allderdice) The Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (RHVAC) program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, repair and maintain commercial and domestic heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Instruction includes theory and application of basic principles involved in conditioning of air (cooling and heating); filtering and controlling humidity; operating characteristics of various units and parts; blueprint reading; use of technical reference manuals; the diagnosis of malfunctions; overhaul, repair and adjustment of units and parts such as pumps, compressors, valves, springs and connections; and repair of electric/electronic and pneumatic control systems. Industry certification offered is EPA 608. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

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Regional Programs Students who enroll in one of these Regional programs attend schools within their regional cluster. Students attending a Regional CTE Program must attend school full time within their regional cluster. Students are not able to transfer to a CTE program outside of their feeder pattern, if their CTE program of choice is available within the same region as their home school. In the share-time program, students attend their home schools for ½ day and travel to the school housing their CTE program of choice for the remainder of the school day.

Business of Sports Academy (Facilities: Carrick and Westinghouse) In the Business of Sports Academy (BOSA) program, students will learn about sports business, marketing, media, sales, events, law, and ethics. They will also participate in real life learning opportunities including field trips, mentoring, job shadowing and more. This innovative program is made possible through a partnership between Pittsburgh Public Schools and the Josh Gibson Foundation. Industry certification offered is Microsoft Office Specialist.

Carpentry (Facilities: Carrick and Westinghouse) The Carpentry Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. In addition, students will study common systems of framing, construction material, estimating, blueprint reading and finish carpentry techniques. Students will be given the opportunity to earn OSHA certification, which is a valuable tool for the construction industry. Industry certification offered is OSHA Construction Industry.

Cosmetology (Facilities: Pittsburgh Citywide Academy and Westinghouse) The Cosmetology program prepares students to become licensed cosmetologists. The program includes training in current theory and extensive group and individual practical training. Students are taught shampooing techniques, hair shaping, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, styling, skin care and makeup, and manicuring. Upon successful completion of 1,250 hours of instruction and clinical experience, students qualify to take the State Cosmetology Board Examination.

Culinary Arts (Facilities: Carrick and Westinghouse) This hands-on program provides students with the fundamental skills needed for employment and advanced study in the food service industry. Students learn about the world of culinary arts through food preparation and service using specialized equipment and tools. In addition, students explore principles of menu planning, effective communication, safety and sanitation, and workflow between dining and kitchen operations. Jobs in Culinary Arts are expected to grow faster than the national average for the next five to seven years, offering a wide range of career options. Industry certification offered is ServSafe Food Manager Certification. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

Health Careers (Facilities: Carrick, Perry and Westinghouse) The Health Careers program is designed for students interested in careers in the broad health care sector. Comprehensive, competency-based courses prepare students for post-secondary education success. Students study anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, human growth and development and clinical skills. A simulation lab is available for students to develop patient care skills in a controlled environment. Out of school learning experiences are provided through field trips, job shadowing and partnerships with various hospitals and health care providers. Industry certification offered is American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

Information Technology (Facility: Carrick and Perry) The Information Technology program gives students strong theoretical and hands on experience in the field of computer hardware, software, and networking. Students will learn the skills to develop their own network, from the level of the individual computer to the level of a multi-server, multi-computer independent data communication system. Industry certification offered is Microsoft Technology Associate. Dual enrollment credits are included in this program.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 21 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Magnet Schools Magnet programs allow students to pursue special interests, talents or career goals. Whole school Magnets encompass the entire school, and do not have a feeder pattern. Magnets can enroll students who reside in various attendance areas within the School District.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 22 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Allderdice Contact Information High School 2409 Shady Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Phone: (412) 529-4800 Fax: (412) 342-4803 Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill community. To complement its academic programs, pps.k12.pa.us/allderdice Pittsburgh Allderdice offers a full range of interscholastic, intramural, and co-curricular clubs reflecting the diversity of its students’ backgrounds Dress Code: Standard and interests.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Visit www.discoverpps.org Allderdice was awarded a silver medal by U.S. News and World Report, for enrollment figures, start and High School Rankings 2008, and is accredited by the Middle States Association. end times, and other current Activities include interscholastic and intramural sports, clubs including newspaper, information about our schools. literary magazine, service, leadership and student government, ice hockey, fencing, crew and DECA. Academic programs are offered at the gifted (CAS), scholars (PSP) and standard academic levels, with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs available.

Magnet Program: Pre-Engineering Advanced Placement Programs In the Pre-Engineering Magnet program at Allderdice, • Art History • Physics C: EM students will analyze problems, design and build solutions, • Biology • Psychology test their products and present their creations. In each semester • Calculus AB • Spanish 5 of the four-year program, four modules are completed. The • Calculus BC • Spanish 6 Paxton Patterson modules include Biotechnology, Digital • Chemistry • Statistics Electronics, Communications Technology, and Construction • Computer Science • US History Technology (year 1), Alternative Energy, Environmental • English 3 • US Government & Politics Technology, Materials Science, and Robotics and Automation • English 4 (year 2), Architectural Design, Manufacturing Technology, • Environmental Science Multimedia Production, and Transportation Technology (year 3), • European History and Architecture, Bioengineering, Industrial Design and • French Media Advertising (year 4). • Human Geography • Japanese Students work individually to learn scientific principles • Macroeconomics and then work in groups to apply what they have learned to • Music Theory hands-on projects. The program develops skills in critical • Physics 1 thinking, problem solving, oral presentation, data analysis, • Physics C: Mechanics technical writing, CAD and other engineering software. Allderdice has numerous math, science, Career and Technical Education (CTE) options for students to complement their CTE Programs engineering classes and strengthen their college preparedness • Engineering Technology and Promise-Readiness. • HVAC

Students will have access to mentoring, career seminars and enriching programs that extend their learning from the Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities classroom to the workplace for exposure to engineering Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). careers. Interested students may obtain the CTE certification by adhering to the Chapter 339 programming and time requirements.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 23 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Allegheny K–5: Contact Information A Traditional Academy 810 Arch Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 529-4100 Fax: (412) 323-4109 Pittsburgh Allegheny K–5 emphasizes high academic standards to promote student achievement, character development and community pride in a highly pps.k12.pa.us/alleghenyes structured and disciplined school environment. The instructional program is designed around the District’s comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Dress Code: Uniform Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, writing, science, social studies, Spanish, art, music and physical education. Pittsburgh Allegheny K–5 is a whole Magnet Traditional Academy with an emphasis on writing, beginning in kindergarten. Writing skills are embedded across all content areas including Visit related arts. www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and Our school-wide focus is: “Pittsburgh Allegheny K–5 students to excel as end times, and other current writers by demonstrating a connection between reading and writing and reflecting information about our schools. on the processes.” Our student friendly focus is: “As readers and writers, I think, organize, analyze and reflect.” Samples of student writing are displayed throughout the building. Our focus at ATA is to grow our students in an academic environment that cultivates of culture of inquiry and thinking across all disciplines. Our annual Showcase of Innovation and Creativity is one opportunity for our students to demonstrate how this academic approach has impacted their learning experience.

Dress Code: Students are permitted to wear plain or plaid navy blue jumpers or skirts, solid navy blue trousers, slacks or walking shorts. Skirts and shorts must be at least knee length (apply the fingertip test).

Plain solid white, light blue or navy blue blouses or shirts with collars or turtlenecks are required. Undershirts and garments must be white or plain and not be visible. Pittsburgh Allegheny polo shirts, sweatshirts and T-shirts may be worn as uniform. Students may wear plain solid white or navy blue sweaters, vests or non-hooded fleeces. White or dark colored socks or tights may be worn with brown, black or blue dress shoes. Navy blue ties are also encouraged.

Extracurricular, Sports, Girls and boys basketball is offered to students in grades 3–5. External Partnerships and Awards Our school partners with Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Our choral ensemble comprised of fourth and fifth graders The National Aviary, Mattress Factory to arrange for monthly has been the recipient of many local awards and adjudication learning visits for our students. Urban Impact supports our accolades over the last twenty years, including: 1st place in the students both through its El Sistema program, as well as in- treble choir division at our annual adjudication festival for the school and after school tutoring and enrichment. Our school past 12 years, Superior rating 3 out of the last five years at the is the central site for Children’s Innovation Project learning, adjudication festival, five time recipient of the Esprit de Corps including partnership with Fred Rogers Center. All grade level award 5 times, and distinguished service award from the PPS students also participate in the Jump-A-Thon which has to Board of Education. date raised more than $10,000 for the Heart Association. As a school community we have partnered with Allegheny General All students begin learning to play the piano in Kindergarten, Hospital to fight childhood obesity by participating in the while students in fourth and fifth grades may choose to learn “Walk to Win” program. an additional instrument. All students perform in both a Winter and Spring musical performance on stage. All students in kin- All children in third through fifth grade swim three weeks every dergarten through fifth grade are encouraged to participate in report period during physical education classes. In addition, our annual Science Fair. At our school, we capitalize and build there is an intramural swimming program after school in the fall upon the leadership skills of our responsible students who act and the spring. Our fourth and fifth grade students have the as role models in their participation in boy scouts, girl scouts, opportunity to participate in the track and field competition advisory and student banking. where they compete against other PPS students. Continues on next page.

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Phone: (412) 529-4100 Fax: (412) 323-4109 Children’s Innovation Project Children’s Innovation Project has grown at Pittsburgh Allegheny K–5 pps.k12.pa.us/alleghenyes since 2010 and now supports both student and teacher learning. Through a focus on language-logic systems of technology across all subject areas, Dress Code: Uniform children gain access to the thinking of technology, instead of just using the stuff of technology. This access to thinking is supported by teachers who, inside this approach to innovation and technology, have an opportunity to slow down so they may notice closely processes of children’s thinking. Visit www.discoverpps.org As children explore with a focus on process, not product, children have time to practice habits of mind to notice, wonder and persist and thus for enrollment figures, start and begin to embody these habits as internalized sensibilities for their own end times, and other current learning. This learning focus is school-wide. information about our schools.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parent Involvement at Pittsburgh Allegheny K–5 is the cornerstone of our effort to create a school environment where all stakeholders are valued and appreciated. Academic opportunities for parents include; Expectations for Success, Curriculum Night, Science Fair, PSCC and EFA point persons. Additional volunteer opportunities are PTO, Family Fun Night, Spring Fling Dance, Guest Reader Day, Box Tops, Uniform Exchange, Winter Gift Shop, and Spirit Shop. Parents or guardians who have their clearances may volunteer at the school as a classroom volunteer, lunch helper, clerical support, tutor support, and field trip chaperones just to name a few. Our parent leadership is currently working with teachers at our school to create and support a school garden where students can learn more about their relationship to the food they eat. Families are also strongly encouraged to join Walk to Win, Kindergarten Tea, winter and spring musical productions and Carnival.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 25 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Allegheny 6–8: Contact Information A Traditional Academy 810 Arch Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 529-4115 Fax: (412) 323-4114 Our school culture is reflective of our mantra,“Standard of Everyday Excellence for Kids,” also referred to as S.E.E.K. At Pittsburgh-Allegheny pps.k12.pa.us/alleghenyms Traditional Academy 6–8, we understand the importance of equitably meeting the needs of our students through a collaborative triad consisting of our families, Dress Code: Uniform our school and our community. Located on the North Side, just steps away from Pittsburgh’s North Shore, Allegheny 6–8 provides our teachers and students direct access to a variety of community resources including but not limited to: The Children’s Museum, The National Aviary, Carnegie Library, CCAC, Heinz Visit Field, and Carnegie Science Center. www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and Also, our school emphasizes academic excellence, consistency in school end times, and other current culture, equitable discipline, character development, and fosters positive relationships information about our schools. among students, staff and community members. Our school has established a culture of discipline, respect and school pride to ensure a safe, nurturing school environment for our students. In addition to increased planning time for teachers, we plan collaboratively with our students to ensure that our school’s vision is student centered to acutely focus on meeting the needs of our kids.

Another important aspect to mention is that students of Extracurricular, Sports, Pittsburgh-Allegheny Traditional Academy 6–8 are encouraged External Partnerships and Awards to advocate for themselves in school and in the community. ATA 6–8 also offers opportunities to participate in choral Our school-based mentoring program and community partnerships and instrumental ensembles, sports, after-school clubs and foster student leadership skills that develops self-confidence competitions. Sports include: volleyball, swimming, soccer, and self-reliance in our children. Under the umbrella of S.E.E.K., wrestling, cross-country, and basketball. ATA 6–8 Community our teachers and students strive to maintain a culture of excellence Partnership programs offer: K.R.U.N.K., Gwen’s Girls, Youth throughout our learning environment. The TRIAD: Families of Places, National Aviary (Flying Wild), Children’s Museum (Radio Allegheny 6–8 students are valued and respected by our staff Club), Carnegie Science Center (S.T.E.M. Stars), A.S.S.E.M.B.L.E., as advocates for their children, participants in our professional United Way (Be a Middle School Mentor program & Be There learning community and advisors to our staff on how to effectively Campaign), Pittsburgh Penguins (Future Goals), Pittsburgh connect with their children. Our community partners push-in Steelers (Play 60), Urban Impact, Art Inc. and the Mattress to our classrooms by working collaboratively with teachers to Factory. ATA 6–8 offers competitions such as: Science Fair, align educational programs with the school curriculum to enrich PJAS-Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, African- classroom instruction for our students across content areas. American Challenge Bowl, “Do the Write Thing” Challenge, Students strive to become “S.E.E.K.ers” by monitoring their and NFL Play 60 Challenge. Other activities include: Student progress toward excellence using the school-wide academic Council, National Junior Honors Society, Yearbook Club, and behavior student progress monitoring system also referred and cheerleading. to as “A-B-S.E.E.K.” (Academic & Behavior Standard of Everyday Excellence for Kids). Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Allegheny 6–8 teachers are dedicated to challenging ATA 6–8 parents are encouraged to be active participants in themselves as well as students to: take risks, be innovative, our school culture. Some parent involvement opportunities be accountable to the school community, embrace diversity, include: PSCC (Parent School Community Council) meetings, be empathetic and to be active gatekeepers of maintaining Career Day, Bring Your Father to School Day, Muffins for Moms our positive school culture. Every classroom is equipped with & Doughnuts for Dads, Open House, field trip chaperones, technology for teachers to deliver quality instruction to our Evening of Excellence events, B.A.M.S.M. Meet & Greet event, students by incorporating the use of: teacher iPads, Apple TVs, sporting events and parent conferences. elmos & projectors, enhanced classroom audio and student laptops. Collectively, our school community is dedicated to promoting student success.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 26 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Brashear Contact Information High School 590 Crane Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Phone: (412) 529-7300 Fax: (412) 571-7305 Welcome to Pittsburgh Brashear, the largest and most diverse high school in the city! Located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Brashear is pps.k12.pa.us/brashear home to the Bulls, a vibrant mix of students from the South Hills and other neighborhoods throughout the city. Since its inception, Brashear has enjoyed Dress Code: Standard a rich tradition of bringing together students from sometimes very different backgrounds.

From these traditions a strong sense of social justice has emerged among Visit the student body. Active and activist student organizations include African www.discoverpps.org Dancers, the Black Student Union, Diversity Club, Fierce Inspiring Young Adults, for enrollment figures, start and the Gender-Sexuality Alliance, the Latin American Student Union, end times, and other current Students In Action, and many more. information about our schools.

At Brashear we strive to recognize, value, and inspire our learners within a student-centered community. Our mission is to ensure that all students have the chance to learn in a safe and nurturing environment, where varied learning styles and diversity are valued. We hold ourselves accountable for preparing all students to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.

Magnet Program: Teaching Academy Extracurricular, Sports, In 2012, the Teaching Academy magnet moved to Brashear External Partnerships and Awards after 20 years at Langley High School. Many outstanding Activities at Brashear include Student Government, teachers who now teach in Pittsburgh Public Schools have interscholastic and intramural sports, mathematics and literacy participated in our Teaching Academy. competitions, and more than 25 other clubs and activities. Many of our student groups are oriented toward community This program is for students who have indicated an interest service, social justice, and student leadership. These groups in teaching as a profession, although we acknowledge that include the Black Student Union, Diversity Club, Fierce not every student enrolled in this program will necessarily Inspiring Young Adults, the Gender-Sexuality Alliance, the continue into a teaching career. Our program is introductory Latin American Student Union, Students In Action, and and exploratory, and is specifically designed to help students many more. develop a wide range of skills. Through developing these skills, they will have a clear self-image and the ability to evaluate their own suitability for any career. “Language learning is a beautiful art. Progressing in Spanish, learning Italian, and Additionally, the program is designed to start students on having a growing interest in Russian have allowed a quest for self-knowledge and self-esteem, to help them me to meet incredible people and to understand new evaluate and develop personal skills and qualities that will perspectives on life. It has also opened new doors assist them in relating personally to others, and to deal with to traveling and studying abroad in Moldova, a truly their responsibilities as students. Through coursework, unique experience that no one can take away observing teachers, planning lessons, tutoring younger from me and for which I’ll always be thankful!” students, and actually teaching classes, students will refine Aldo Ramirez, 2016 Alumnus their communication skills and develop a concern for community quality of life.

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Phone: (412) 529-7300 Fax: (412) 571-7305 Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards pps.k12.pa.us/brashear Brashear has an award-winning World Language Department, with language offerings in French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. The Pennsylvania State Dress Code: Standard Modern Language Association recognized Brashear High School with a Pennsylvania Exemplary Program for world language education.

We offer a full complement of athletic teams. We regularly compete in Visit www.discoverpps.org Hometown High-Q. Our library is a community anchor in our building, where students can peruse books, magazines, and reference materials on just about for enrollment figures, start and anything they can imagine. All 11th graders take the SAT exam for free. end times, and other current Brashear students enrolled in AP courses take the AP exams for free! information about our schools.

Advanced Placement Programs • 3D Studio Art • French • American History • Government • Biology • Italian • Chemistry • Physics 1 • Computer Science • Physics C (Mechanics) • English 3 • Psychology • English 4 • Spanish • Environmental Science • Studio Art • European History • World History

CTE Programs • Auto Body Repair • Machine Operations • Automotive Technology • M-PAC

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Casa San José, Grow Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Urban Education, University of Pittsburgh’s Urban Scholars, Parent School Community Council, and Parent-Teacher Association.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 28 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh CAPA (Creative and Contact Information Performing Arts) 6–12 111 Ninth Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: (412) 529-6101 Fax: (412) 338-6143 Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 is a Creative and Performing Arts Magnet school located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s downtown cultural district. In 2009, Pittsburgh pps.k12.pa.us/capa CAPA was named a Blue Ribbon School of Distinction by the U.S. Department of Education. U.S. News and World Report awarded Pittsburgh CAPA a Bronze Dress Code: Standard Medal in their 2010 America’s Best High Schools list. In 2013 and 2014, CAPA was named in the Top 20 of Best High Schools in Pennsylvania by US News and World Report.

Visit The mission of Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 is to provide every student in grades www.discoverpps.org 6–12 with a comprehensive academic program rooted in a superior quality arts for enrollment figures, start and education experience that encourages excellence and success in their personal end times, and other current development as artists and cultural leaders. information about our schools.

CAPA 6–12 offers a challenging and integrated curriculum that equally provides world-class preparation for college and university study, and conservatory level preparation for artistic careers. The environment at CAPA 6–12 is enhanced by partnerships and collaborations with local and national cultural organizations and universities that provide opportunities in which to explore the relationships between school, family and work.

Acceptance is based upon completion of a successful Advanced Placement Courses audition or presentation of an acceptable portfolio. Students • Biology must audition for entrance into both 6th and 9th grades. • Calculus AB Students can major in ONE of the following art forms; Dance, • English 3 Instrumental Music, Literary Arts, Piano, Production Technology, • English 4 Theater, Visual Art and Vocal Music. • Environmental Science • Physics 1 Active professionals in the visual and performing arts, • Psychology multitalented academic instructors, and visiting artists in • Spanish Language residence are among the faculty. • Studio Art • Statistics • US History Extracurricular, Sports, • World History External Partnerships and Awards CAPA 6–12 offers National Honor Society, Ski Club, CAPA Chronicle (Newspaper), Unicorn (Yearbook), Student Council, Community Partnerships all-school musical, Master classes, Pennsylvania Junior Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, Academy of Science, Amnesty International, intramural sports, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne African American CAS Council, 6th–8th Grade Athletics (Co-ed University, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Opera Theatre, Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball), Manchester Craftsman’s Guild, Chatham University, University and Junior National Honor Society. Students have won awards of Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh Musical from the Carson Scholars Fund, National Scholastic Writing Theatre, and National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). Contest, Gene Kelly Awards, Music in the Parks Festival, National Choral Competition, City Theatre Young Playwrights Festival, Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s Shakespeare Contest, Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities National Scholastic Art and Writing Contest, PMEA, Race to the PTSO, PSCC, Arts and Parents Liaisons, and Friends of CAPA Top Commencement Challenge, Black Student Union (BSU), (school endowment). Feminist Student Union (FSU), Gender Sexuality Student Union (GSSU), Students in Action, and Mock Trial.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 29 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK–8: Contact Information A Science and Technology Academy 1550 Breining Street Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Phone: (412) 529-7760 Fax: (412) 885-7764 Pittsburgh Carmalt is a whole school Magnet specializing in Science and Technology. We have a school-wide emphasis in writing. All students submit pps.k12.pa.us/carmalt monthly writing pieces following the PA Common Core. We participate in research based writing studies. We additionally have writing experiences outside of the Uniform Requirements classroom. Students participate in community wide writing projects. Technology Solid white, light blue, navy, black, and science are infused through cross curriculum planning for all students. yellow, or gold collared button-down Carmalt utilizes two well-equipped computer classrooms, Web-based learning shirts or blouses, golf shirts or programs and the Microsoft Office Suite. Carmalt has mobile laptop labs that turtle-necks. Solid tan, black, or navy travel to classrooms for student use in all content areas. Learning is enhanced pants, capris, walking shorts, skirts and with the use of Smart Boards, Elmos, school pads, response key programs and skorts (no jeans or jogging pants). video conferencing. Technology instruction begins with kindergartners and progresses through eighth grade. All science classes are taught by certified Please wear tennis shoes only. No science teachers. Structured caring is the key to Carmalt’s student success. boots during the school day. Clothing accessories such as belts, socks, bows The faculty, staff, students, parents and community of Pittsburgh Carmalt and hair ornaments must be in school are committed to building pride in academic excellence. Pittsburgh Carmalt colors. Details are on our website. offers educational opportunities for all students to embrace cultural diversity in a structured environment. Pittsburgh Carmalt is an ideal learning environment for students who are focused learners with an interest in science, technology and writing. Science and technology are integrated throughout the school day to prepare students for our ever-changing world. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and We strive to provide a place where all children can learn when expectations end times, and other current are set to the highest level and commitment to high student achievement is information about our schools. uncompromising. Honesty, integrity, truthfulness and respect are valued as vital components of personal growth for everyone. Character development is emphasized each day, along with goal setting. Pittsburgh Carmalt’s high expectations and goals for the entire school community are communicated and supported in order to sustain the vision of every student becoming a lifelong learner and a responsible citizen in this century.

Extracurricular, Sports, Carmalt was the recipient of the Champion Creativity Alive External Partnerships and Awards Grant, enabling students to meet with historians from each of Carmalt offers soccer, softball, cross country and basketball our 30 communities to improve reading and writing skills while boys and girls sport teams, intramurals for students in grades learning about their community and others. Over 200 distance 4–8, and a variety of after-school clubs including technology learning experiences allow students to learn virtually anywhere. and tutoring. Students participate in many activities including Chorus, school theater, and Think-A-Thon. Students engage in many competitions such as Westinghouse Energy for the Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Future Contest, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, All parents are encouraged to become involved with the PTSA, Future Sim City Competition, Kids Creating Community which meets monthly and has a number of school activities Contest, the Citizen Bank Essay contest and African American throughout the school year. Parents are encouraged to become History Bowl. Students have been recipients of the Ben school volunteers once they have Act 34 and Act 151 clearances. Carson Scholarship for four years in a row. There are monthly parent trainings and workshops on topics including technology, reading, writing and math.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 30 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Classical 6–8 Contact Information 1463 Chartiers Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Phone: (412) 529-3110 At Pittsburgh Classical Academy, we facilitate a positive and safe community, Fax: (412) 928-3106 where we support each student’s efforts to create, explore, and problem solve, ultimately achieving his or her highest potential. We strive to provide a loving culture, in which we build relationships and drive learning. pps.k12.pa.us/pittsburghclassical

Pittsburgh Classical is a school-wide magnet program. We are located in Dress Code: Standard Pittsburgh’s West End neighborhood. Our magnet focus includes an in-depth look at the influence classical societies have had on our modern, western world and how we can continue to use those ideas to help shape our future world. In addition we focus on writing across all curriculums and offer unique writing Visit www.discoverpps.org opportunities for all students. for enrollment figures, start and end times, and other current We provide a strong academic core of communications and literary arts, science, information about our schools. social studies, and math. Students’ schedules are well-rounded with art, physical education, Spanish, and instrumental music. We enhance our curriculum by integrating technology through the use of our three computer labs, our iPad lab, ELMOs, and various on-line learning opportunities. As part of our classical focus, we provide students with several interdisciplinary experiences, some unique art opportunities and a special way to celebrate our learning at the end of each year!

In addition to academics, we strive to provide an environment that supports students in developing positive character traits and community responsibility. We have developed our own positive behavior support system called PCA PRIDE. We teach and hold students accountable for appropriate behavior, civility, contribution to the learning community, and respectfulness of one another. We challenge our students to become lifelong learners and positive role models in the community.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Classical offers after school opportunities and clubs, including; Girl Scout LIFT, mentoring and tutoring, the United Way, STEM Stars, The Mattress Factory, Big Brothers and Sisters, and Mercy Behavioral Health. Our students participate in many writing, science and math competitions. Sports include interscholastic volleyball, cross-country, flag football, basketball, swimming, wrestling and soccer.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities PTO, Family Curriculum Nights, Family Swim/Activity Nights, and Music, Poetry and Writing Expo.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 31 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK–5: Contact Information A Traditional Academy 6200 Stanton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Phone: (412) 529-5000 Fax: (412) 665-5012 Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK–5 is a traditional Magnet school with an emphasis on arts integration and humanities for all subject areas. We believe pps.k12.pa.us/dilworth that all children can learn, and education begins with a safe and healthy learning environment. Our very active parents and highly trained and dedicated staff help Family Income Status: 73.5% to make the students’ achievement dreams come true through partnering and communication. It is our goal to help students understand how our world and (District Avg: 69.6%) lives are interconnected through their academic, arts, and humanities experiences. Our students are also able to learn another language in our after-school language program; languages offered include French, Spanish, and Chinese. As a school Uniform Requirements family, we strive to make our students Promise-Ready. Pittsburgh Dilworth is a Plain white collared shirt and navy highly structured and disciplined setting for students who are most comfortable blue bottoms. Students should have and successful in such a learning environment. PreK–5 parents and students sign a sweater or Dilworth sweatshirt a contract with the academy, ensuring that children will comply with strict (not hooded) and a belt. regulations for conduct, attendance, homework, and appropriate dress.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Visit www.discoverpps.org Pittsburgh Dilworth offers basketball, track, indoor hockey, and swimming intramural sports. Students can participate in Chess Club, SECTEM/Green team, for enrollment figures, start and Strong Women Strong Girls, AM/PM Childcare program, World Drumming, Family end times, and other current Links, Edible School Yard, foreign language courses after school, chorus, and information about our schools. after-school tutoring. We have ongoing partnerships with a variety of community organizations such as Pittsburgh Opera, O’Reilly Theater, Gateway to the Arts, Manchester Craftsman Guild, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Dilworth is a PPS STAR School and the only school in the state of Pennsylvania to be recognized by the Annie E. Casey Foundation as a Bright Spot School for third grade reading achievement.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parents are able to become involved in the PTA, PSCC, Family Nights, daily volunteering in the classrooms and throughout the school, tutoring, PTA committees (Health and Wellness, Arts and Humanities, Fundraising, and Communications), Guest Reading Days, and Homeroom Parents.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 32 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5: Contact Information A French Emphasis School 5799 Hampton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Phone: (412) 529-4600 Fax: (412) 665-4969 Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 is located in Highland Park. The instructional program is based on the District’s comprehensive curriculum. Fulton offers a pps.k12.pa.us/fulton unique blend of a structured, traditional neighborhood setting with a French- emphasis Magnet program that promotes the study of French culture and Dress Code: Uniform language of various countries of the world.

French is taught in grades K–5 at Pittsburgh Fulton. All children in K–1 get an exposure to the French language through movement, songs, poetry, basic Visit vocabulary and simple greetings. A distinction is made in the educational www.discoverpps.org programming for magnet and non-magnet students from grades 2–5. Students for enrollment figures, start and who have officially enrolled in the French Magnet program receive direct end times, and other current classroom instruction. Basic French vocabulary is taught and expanded into information about our schools. sight words, sentences and simple paragraphs. Emphasis is on developing oral and auditory language skills (speaking and listening). Children are asked to respond to what they hear in French, follow commands (movement in the classroom), answer questions, or identify vocabulary. French writing assignments are based on classroom teaching and learning. Those students in the magnet program have the opportunity to continue in the magnet program at Obama International Baccalaureate in 6th grade.

Extracurricular, Sports, This period is used to develop and extend those skills, External Partnerships and Awards and it includes cross grade level grouping, creative and mind Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 has numerous opportunities for challenging activities, independent projects and scholarly talks. students to participate in extra-curricular activities. Students in Beyond this meeting time with the gifted and talented teacher, 4th and 5th grade may participate in the basketball, and track the students who qualify for the gifted program attend the teams. In addition, we offer instrumental music for grades 3–5. Gifted Center one day a week.

Students also benefit from our relationship with the nearby Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium through observing and Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities exploring animal behaviors first-hand. We also were awarded a Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 encourages and welcomes grant for a Learning Garden from Grow Pittsburgh and Kitchen parent and family involvement. Parents who obtain clearances Community Team beginning in the 2016–17 school year, and may volunteer in the school or chaperone field trips and school Fulton partners with Indiana University’s teacher candidate events. This helps with student learning, creates a positive program. learning environment with their presence and works towards bringing the school, community and business worlds together. Family Links provides on-going educational topics, addressing In addition, many parents and families are involved in the bullying, drugs and alcohol, decision-making, self-esteem and activities of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and the how to form relationships. One-on-one counseling is also Parent School Community Council (PSCC). provided to students and families on an as-needed basis. They work together at developing and planning events for East End Cooperative Ministries provides after-school major testing periods and holidays, as well as participating in tutoring and activities Monday through Thursday throughout reading, math, science and French workshop nights. They are the academic year as well as a drumming program for 4th invaluable partners in Parent-Teacher conferences, the and 5th grade students. At Fulton, our goal is to stretch our challenge for students to read 25 books annually and the Title I students’ minds through higher level and critical thinking skills. parent group. Home/School Involvement Contracts are signed Identified K–5 gifted and talented students receive enrichment by students, teachers and parents so we can all work together during morning group time (HOSTS) with a gifted and talented to help the child be successful. teacher.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 33 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Liberty K–5: Contact Information A Spanish Emphasis School 601 Filbert Street Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Phone: (412) 529-8450 Fax: (412) 622-8499 Pittsburgh Liberty K–5 is located in the heart of Shadyside and is a school-wide Magnet program with an emphasis in Spanish. If learning a pps.k12.pa.us/liberty foreign language is important to you, Pittsburgh Liberty K–5 is the right place! Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through grade 5, teachers routinely Family Income Status: 69.7% use Spanish throughout the day. In addition, students receive direct instruction (District Avg: 69.6%) in the language. Students also learn about the culture of many Spanish speaking countries throughout the year. Classrooms “adopt” a country for a semester, learning about its geography, history, and culture. As a culminating activity, students, teachers and staff share their knowledge and expertise Uniform Requirements with each other and their families. Navy blue or khaki pants, shorts, or jumpers. Tennis shoes are permitted. The mission of Pittsburgh Liberty is to provide a quality learning experience with an international focus that enables students to respect all people and cultures. We hold ourselves accountable for preparing all children to achieve academic excellence and strength of character, so that they have the opportunity Visit www.discoverpps.org to succeed in all aspects of life. The school maintains a school-wide Title I for enrollment figures, start and program and offers on-site support for visually and hearing impaired, speech, end times, and other current autistic and learning support, and classes for English Language Learners. We are information about our schools. proud of our students and the strength of our academic and social progress. We continue to strive for excellence to ensure all of our students are Promise-Ready. Those students in the Magnet program have the opportunity to continue in the Magnet program at Pittsburgh Obama International Baccalaureate.

Extracurricular, Sports, Liberty also enjoys a partnership with the Pittsburgh Ballet External Partnerships and Awards Theater and with Family Links. We also offer Pittsburgh Liberty In addition to the District’s rigorous curriculum, children Extended Day Program (L.E.D.P.), a before and after-school attending Pittsburgh Liberty have opportunities to participate program for students. in various activities and after-school programs including chess club, chorus, Creative Movement through the Pittsburgh Ballet, and instrumental music. The physical education teacher Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities conducts an after-school intramural sports program for 4th At Pittsburgh Liberty K–5, we believe families are an essential and 5th grade students, offering activities such as soccer, part of the learning environment. We share the same commitment volleyball, baseball, and basketball. Students who meet District and pursue continuous improvement while working together. requirements may be involved in swimming and track The Parent/Teacher Association sponsors outstanding activities competitions. The school also offers Shakespeare Club, the throughout the school year including: Welcome to Kindergarten Help Our World Club, and Peacemakers Club. Picnic, Family Skate Night, the Annual Ethnic Dinner, and the Spring Family Festival.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 34 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Linden K–5: A Mandarin Contact Information Chinese and German Emphasis School 725 S. Linden Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: (412) 529-3996 Fax: (412) 665-2035 Are you looking to provide your child with the opportunity to discover new worlds, connect with other cultures, and learn a second language? If so, we pps.k12.pa.us/linden have the program for you! We are a Pittsburgh Public whole school language elementary Magnet located in the neighborhood of Point Breeze. Dress Code: Standard We provide a kindergarten to fifth grade program where students receive language and culture exposure in either Mandarin Chinese or German. They will learn to speak, read, and write German or Chinese from our certified and Visit bilingual foreign language teachers and experience the infusion of the two www.discoverpps.org cultures and languages through daily activities, interdisciplinary activities, and for enrollment figures, start and celebrations including Oktoberfest and Chinese New Year. end times, and other current information about our schools. Those students in the German and Mandarin Magnet program have the opportunity to continue in the Magnet International Baccalaureate Program in 6th grade.

Extracurricular, Sports, Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities External Partnerships and Awards We emphasize and encourage strong parental involvement via Safety Patrol, After-School Clubs (Art Club), Chorus Grades our Parent School Community Council, Parent Teacher Association 4–5, Instrumental Music, School-Wide Community Service (PTA), School Volunteer Program, and Parent/Family Activities. Projects, Team Sports (Swimming, Basketball, Track and Field), Throughout the year, our very active PTA sponsors events such as Chess Club, After-School Reading and Mathematics Tutoring Movie Night, Skate Nights, Family Book Bingo, Fun Fair, and the Program for intermediate students, German and Mandarin Read-A-Thon. Our School Volunteer Program is composed of an Celebrations, The Extended Child Care Program, and Pittsburgh increasing core group of parents and community members who Center for the Arts Artist in Residency Program. tutor, chaperone field trips, volunteer as classroom assistants and assist at special events. Activities include winter and spring concerts, Kindergarten Coffee, Bring Your Male Role Model to School, and Passport to Reading Night.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 35 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12: Contact Information University Preparatory School 3117 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 529-5900 Fax: (412) 622-5925 Located in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District, the Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12, University Preparatory School offers an outstanding academic magnet program. pps.k12.pa.us/prep The school educates students from various regions of the city. Our highly qualified faculty and diverse learning community together demonstrate that a Uniform Requirements public secondary school can connect all students to a relevant post-secondary White collard shirt and tan opportunity, regardless of their previous academic record, serving as a model of khaki bottoms. innovation and excellence in urban education devoted to the distinct mission of Excellence for All.

Formed by a unique partnership between the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh Milliones embraces a total college-going Visit www.discoverpps.org culture in and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum is driven by research but for enrollment figures, start and molded by each student’s individual goals and abilities, providing each student end times, and other current with the opportunity to discover the value and attainability of post-secondary information about our schools. education. A small school environment provides support for students approaching or above grade level, and our support systems have been designed to help every student at Pittsburgh Milliones complete advanced coursework and succeed. All learners are expected to maintain high academic standards, believe in themselves, and graduate from high school to further their education. This belief, combined with our efforts to acclimate students to university life and introduce them to the possibilities that await them after high school graduation, will motivate students to pursue a college career.

Extracurricular, Sports, Advanced Placement Courses External Partnerships and Awards • Calculus AB To complement its strong academic programs, University • English 3 Prep offers a full range of sports reflecting the diversity of • English 4 our students’ interests, including football, baseball, wrestling, • Environmental Science boys and girls cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball and • Human Geography swimming. Students in grades 6–8 have their own sports teams • US History in partnership with the Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy. Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12 encourages students to support college athletics by providing frequent class field trips Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities to college sporting events. Pittsburgh Milliones views family involvement as central to a successful academic environment, and offers countless activities Extracurricular programs include the Student Leadership and special events to keep parents in touch with their child’s Team, Computer Science Prep, International Studies Club, educational development. The school distributes a newsletter to History Club, Advanced English Mock Trial, Business Club, keep families informed about news and upcoming events. Our University Prep Wildcat Club, and Student Government. A new Parent Resource Center will also give both students and formal scholars dinner and awards ceremony is held annually families convenient access to information about colleges, to honor student achievement in the service of scholarship, post-secondary fields of study, financial aid and summer jobs. academics, athletics, and community service.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 36 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Montessori PreK–5 Contact Information 201 S. Graham Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Phone: (412) 529-2010 Pittsburgh Montessori School is a public Montessori Magnet school Fax: (412) 665-2038 serving children of 36 months in age through early adolescence. The school is located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Friendship community, a diverse and vibrant pps.k12.pa.us/pittsburghmontessori neighborhood. The campus has a terrific play park, a fenced and paved play area, beautiful shade trees, a peace garden and an edible garden! The historic and majestic 110 year old building is a new location for Pittsburgh Montessori. While Dress Code: Standard the School District of Pittsburgh has offered a Montessori program since 1980, the location of the school has changed several times.

Our vision at Pittsburgh Montessori is to perpetuate the Montessori philosophy Visit www.discoverpps.org in a peaceful learning environment. The faculty and staff at Pittsburgh Montessori for enrollment figures, start and strive to help students: end times, and other current • Attain skills that allow them to become independently functioning information about our schools. adults and lifelong learners • Develop the innate desire to engage in educational activities for enjoyment and satisfaction • Internalize the ground rules that set boundaries for their interactions within the school and the community • Make positive contributions to their community • Become self-directed, composed and morally responsible • Become confident in expressing their own ideas and creativity • Develop a sensitivity to the natural world and the needs of others

Extracurricular, Sports, Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities External Partnerships and Awards Pittsburgh Montessori encourages and depends on parent Pittsburgh Montessori offers many extracurricular and community volunteers. Opportunities are available through activities, including upper school basketball teams, swimming, our PTSC (Parent Teacher Student Council), in-school volunteers soccer and track as well as after school tutoring. During the and tutoring. Our Parent Information Center/Bulletin Board and school day, community building activities such as lower Montessori Education Resource Library provide resources for school Student Advisory, upper school Student Council, award- learning about the Montessori Method. Our Volunteer Resource winning Think-A-Thon, Garden Club, Knitting Club, Chess Room is a space for parents to meet, plan classroom activities Club, and wilderness experience at Linsley Outdoors School. or make Montessori materials. Before and after school care is available. Our active community partnerships include: Arbor Day with Pittsburgh Friends of the School-wide opportunities include: Back to School Picnic, Urban Forest, Stash the Trash, in-school movement classes International Peace Day Celebration, MIRAGE Night, African with Dance Alloy, diversity workshops with the Intercultural American History Assembly, Harvest and Heritage Dinners, House, peace education with American Friends Service Fun Fair, and Monthly Marvelous Montessori Mornings. Our Committee, summer play dates at the play park with Friendship annual Pledge Drive and For Small Hands fundraiser helps to Preservation Group, and our Edible School Yard program support the expensive Montessori materials used in the with Grow Pittsburgh. classrooms. School to home communication is provided through our Wednesday folder and Facebook group. Grant awards include “Healthy Choices, Healthy Bodies,” “Planting the Seeds of Peace on the way to The Pittsburgh Promise” and our most recent award “Culturally Responsive Arts in Education.”

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 37 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Obama Academy Contact Information of International Studies 6–12 515 N. Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Phone: (412) 529-5980 Fax: (412) 622-5983 The International Baccalaureate Program is recognized worldwide for the rigorous education it provides. All 11th and 12th grade students at the Obama pps.k12.pa.us/ibworld Academy are enrolled in IB Diploma Program classes, which are college level classes taught over a two year span. Obama Academy students have the option Dress Code: Uniform to sit for oral and written examinations in each of the Diploma Program classes they take to obtain college credit. Students who score well on examinations in 6 core areas, document a significant number of hours of extracurricular activities, and write additional papers, can earn an IB Diploma. Many colleges and universities Visit allow students who earn the IB Diploma to skip their freshman year entirely. To www.discoverpps.org prepare students for the challenges of the Diploma Program, 6th through 10th for enrollment figures, start and grade students participate in the Middle Years Program. end times, and other current information about our schools. Students in the 6th through 10th grades are all enrolled in the IB Middle Years Program (IBMYP). The IBMYP strives to create well rounded and balanced students who are capable of facing the challenges of growing up in an increasingly interconnected world, as well as the academic rigor presented by the Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades. The IBMYP seeks to engage students beyond the classroom and show them that their learning is all interrelated.

All Obama Academy students in grades 6 through 12 have one period of foreign language instruction every day. Students must be committed to documenting extracurricular community service, action and creativity activities.

Extracurricular, Sports, IB Diploma Courses Offered External Partnerships and Awards • English For three years in a row, U.S. News and World Report has • French ranked the Obama Academy as one of the top high schools in • Japanese Pennsylvania. All sports available to Pittsburgh Public School • Spanish students are offered at the Obama Academy. Extracurricular • German activities include National Junior BETA Club, National Honor • History of the Americas Society, Youth and Government, Student Ambassadors, Student • 20th Century History Council, PA Junior Academy of Science, World Drumming • Theory of Knowledge Ensemble, Chorus, Steel Drum Band, Orchestra, Concert Band, • Mathematics (Calculus) Marching Band, school newspaper (obamaeagle.org), Interact • Mathematical Studies Club, Key Club, Environmental Club, Black History Art and • Theatre Essay Contest, Ski Club, All City Art Competition, national and • Film international travel opportunities, All City Music Festival, Teen • Visual Arts Forums, Language Clubs, Chess Club, Cheerleading, Dance • Music Team, Drill Team, Pittsburgh Regional Science Fair, PPS City • Physics Science Exposition, Creek Connections, Project THINK, Math • Biology League, musical, one act plays, and intramural sports. • Chemistry

Collaborative partnerships with local universities include Pitt, CMU, RMU and Duquesne. Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), Parent School Community Council (PSCC), School Volunteers, monthly Parent Conferences, annual Parent Institute and annual Orientation Programs for incoming families.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 38 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Perry High School: Contact Information A Traditional Academy 3875 Perrysville Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Phone: (412) 529-3400 Fax: (412) 323-3404 Pittsburgh Perry Traditional Academy is a partial magnet school that focuses on developing the whole adolescent. We believe that a great emphasis pps.k12.pa.us/perry on academics, attendance, and positive behavior will provide opportunities for all students to achieve at their maximum level. Dress Code: Standard Perry attempts to help each child grow by implementing a mentoring program that provides support in the areas of academics, attendance, and positive behavior. The P.R.A.I.S.E. Program (Perry Raises Awareness Increasing Visit Student Engagement) has been developed to ensure that all students have the www.discoverpps.org opportunity to address and reflect upon their individual growth. Students meet for enrollment figures, start and with their mentors on a weekly basis. end times, and other current information about our schools. Pittsburgh Perry is a Traditional Academy that will provide strong, consistent discipline, a structured setting, clear expectations, and rigorous instruction to ensure that students will be Promise-Ready.

Extracurricular, Sports, Magnet Program: JROTC (9–12) External Partnerships and Awards The Junior ROTC mission is to “Motivate Young People to Activities include a complete sports program (football, be Better Citizens.” JROTC cadets are under no obligation to basketball, softball, swimming, soccer, track, volleyball, cross enter into military service following graduation. Cadets who country, golf, and wrestling), band, dance team, drill team, choose to enter military service or college ROTC are eligible for cheerleading, poetry club, book club, hockey club, chess club, monetary and college credit incentives. The Pittsburgh Perry rock climbing, Think-A-Thon, student government, and theater. JROTC unit consistently receives high ratings, and qualified We also offer Peer Helpers, Perry Pearls and Perry Gents, candidates are also eligible for nomination to the service math league, Biotechnology program, and community service academies. Leadership, physical development, self-discipline opportunities. There is mentoring for each incoming ninth and good citizenship are stressed in this option. grader. Cadets wear uniforms (provided at no cost to students) one day per week. Students also may participate in a one week Advanced Placement Courses summer camp at Fort Dix, NJ that includes land navigation, • Calculus AB rappelling, aquatics and leadership instruction. • Chemistry • English 3 • English 4 Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities • Physics 1 In addition to their daily support for our students, Pittsburgh • US History Perry Traditional Academy parents also represent our school in varied forums including the Title I Parent Engagement Act and as Parent Representatives in the “Excellence for All” CTE Programs district committee. • Cosmetology • Culinary Arts • Health Careers • Information Technology

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 39 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Phillips K–5: Contact Information A Spanish Emphasis School 1901 Sarah Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Phone: (412) 529-5190 Fax: (412) 488-4200 Pittsburgh Phillips K–5, a Spanish emphasis school, is located on Sarah Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side community. The school houses a unique blend pps.k12.pa.us/phillips of neighborhood students and a Spanish International Studies Magnet. Phillips provides a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing the standards in each Dress Code: Standard discipline. The school’s instructional focus is writing across all content areas. Teachers work hard to differentiate instruction and maintain rigor across all content areas. Additionally, all students have opportunities to develop their computer skills. Phantom and Rainbow Awards acknowledge positive behavior Visit and reinforce school rules on a weekly basis. The Phillips Surprise, a monthly www.discoverpps.org acknowledgement for following the school’s focus on “Present, Prompt, for enrollment figures, start and Prepared, Polite, and Productive” includes activities such as ice cream end times, and other current parties and trips to the movies. information about our schools.

Our Spanish Magnet provides a challenging, communicative-based world language program in which students are expected to listen to and speak Spanish daily. Students in grades 3–5 also learn basic reading and writing skills. Our seven Spanish-proficient teachers assist students to acquire the Spanish language naturally through songs, games, and activities. Non-Magnet students also receive Spanish instruction and all students participate in various school-wide celebrations of the Spanish language. All students in the Magnet program have the opportunity to continue on to the 6th grade in the Pittsburgh Obama International Baccalaureate program as long as they apply by the magnet application deadline.

Extracurricular, Sports, Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities External Partnerships and Awards The Phillips PTO is a very active, productive, and incredibly Fiesta de la Paz Celebration, Think-A-Thon, chess club, organized group. They spearhead such activities as improving basketball, swimming, track, Opera Connections, Brashear the playground area, our monthly Market Day, Halloween and Art Partners, CitiParks Partnership, Phillips Surprise, Phantom/ Valentine’s activities, the Winter Workshop and many other Rainbow Awards, School District University Collaborative, fund-raisers and activities throughout each year. We are 5th Grade Camping Trip, Field Day, and Instrumental committed to continuing to work together to create more Music Program. green space around the school and playground.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 40 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8: Contact Information A STEAM Academy 1018 Peralta Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 529-4190 Fax: (412) 323-4192 Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8 is a partial STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Magnet located on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Pittsburgh pps.k12.pa.us/schiller Schiller’s mission is to ensure that all students are high school ready as well as Promise-Ready. Each student at Schiller has access to their own iPad Dress Code: Uniform throughout the school day to use for instructional purposes. Pittsburgh Schiller offers a new STEAM Exploration lab for all students. Students will have the opportunity to select from a plethora of innovative activities where they can explore various interests. Throughout the school year, students will keep a Visit portfolio of their work from all of their Project Based Learning labs. At the end www.discoverpps.org of the year, students are required to complete a presentation in order to showcase for enrollment figures, start and their best work from their labs. Students are also given an outlets to show their end times, and other current creative and athletic side by participating in stimulating after school activities, information about our schools. clubs, sports and intramurals. Schiller provides a caring and welcoming culture where all children can thrive.

Beginning with the 2015–16 school year, Schiller became a partial STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) magnet in grades 6–8, in addition to being a neighborhood school. The school’s partial magnet program has been successful in it’s first year, leading to the need for us to add additional 6th grade classes for the 2016–17 school year.

At the heart of our STEAM program, Schiller is combining several disciplines into project based learning. This type of hands-on learning is an innovative approach for students to gain a better understanding of how science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math relate to real world happenings. Schiller engages students in robotics, coding, programming, engineering design, drone creation and different areas of art. Students are learning content through hands-on projects and activities. Students learn real world skills that promote ownership, collaboration, and critical thinking. At Schiller STEAM Academy, we are preparing our students to be the next generation of innovative thinkers, workers, and makers.

Extracurricular, Sports, Schiller was on 1 of 57 schools in the country recognized for External Partnerships and Awards exceptional student achievement in 2015. Pittsburgh Schiller Pittsburgh Schiller provides students with numerous has also won other awards over the last few years including, extracurricular activities, sports and outstanding community Dr. Ben Carson Scholarships, African-American History partnerships to enrich student learning. Activities include Challenge Bowl Champions, Northside Attendance Challenge Yearbook, African-American History Challenge Bowl, Student Champions, Northside Spelling Bee Champion, Do The Write Council, and Minecraft Club. Schiller students are also afforded Thing awardees and many others. These awards showcase the opportunity to showcase their athletic talent in such sports our students’ talents both in and out of the classroom. as boys and girls cross country, basketball, soccer and girls cheerleading. Unique partnerships with AYD (Allegheny Youth Development), Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Carnegie Library, Andy Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Warhol Museum, Positive Spin, Carnegie Science Center with Parent involvement is an important aspect of the development the FAB LAB, United Way’s BE THERE attendance program, of children and the development of our school. Pittsburgh Urban Impact, STEM STARS, MYDC (Manchester Youth Schiller encourages parents to attend the Welcome Back Night Development Center), and Mercy and Turtle Creek Valley at the beginning of each school year to meet their child’s social groups round out Pittsburgh’s Schiller enrichment teachers. Parents are invited back each month to attend a opportunities for students. PSCC meeting, and encouraged to participate at any school- wide activity. Schiller ends the year with a Family/Community Schiller was recently named a National Title 1 Distinguished Night, where parents can view portfolios and student work, as School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the well as meet with community providers and attend the annual category of Student Growth. Science Fair. Lastly, parents are invited to attend our two music productions; a Winter Concert and Spring Musical.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 41 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Science and Contact Information Technology Academy 6–12 107 Thackeray Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 529-7620 Fax: (412) 622-5991 Our curriculum is tailored to students who have a passion for science, technology, engineering or math. Our environment is one of support for students, pps.k12.pa.us/pst parents, and faculty. We exist to provide opportunities for students to Dream. Discover. Design. Every day, our students set goals and generate ideas, research and discover answers, and design real solutions for the kinds of real-world Dress Code: Business Casual problems that they’ll face after graduation. There is plenty of support for anyone who needs it and advancement opportunities for those who are ready to move ahead. An innovative schedule provides each student the time and support necessary to prepare for their advanced courses. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and We are located in the heart of Oakland, with easy access to Pittsburgh’s end times, and other current renowned universities and world class resources in science, technology, information about our schools. engineering and math. Our students set goals and generate ideas, research and discover answers, and design real solutions for the kinds of real-world problems that they will face after graduation. Each of these exciting focus areas consists of a series of deep, hands-on experiences in subjects like computer programming and game design, infectious diseases and immunity, global change, and civil engineering and architecture. The whole program prepares students for four special courses. These courses simulate professional experience in science, technology, engineering, and math. The highlight is The Executive Experience, an advanced research and design project completed in a team, in partnership with a university or industry partner.

Extracurricular, Sports, These experts provide targeted advice that informs all aspects of External Partnerships and Awards design and implementation. Additionally, seniors take a required A cooperative sponsorship provides access to sports for semester or year-long course titled Executive Experience students who want it without requiring us to implement a (XE). Through XE students are connected with partners in the full sports program of our own. From robotics to fitness and community, such as the biomedical and neurology departments games, activities are integral to the experience, mixing academic of the University of Pittsburgh, RJ Lee Engineering Group, relevance with the time and flexibility that students and teachers ALCOSAN, the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative, and need to stay fresh and have fun. Like most schools, we provide the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. With the guidance of a range of after-school opportunities. These activities adapt SciTech instructors, students along with their partners partake in to the goals and expertise of students and staff. Unlike most field-based projects, research and related coursework. schools, activities are also built into the school day in a unique third period program. Our activity period is used for academic support, fun activities, and advanced enrichment. The activity Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities period is organized by quarter, making it possible for all students We recognize that a great school has great parental support. to participate in up to eight different activities during each year. We need the help of parents and families who are active partners Activities are student-driven and respond to the needs of students in creating a learning environment that is focused on excellence. in a fun, non-credit bearing period within the school day. There are many ways to get involved. You can speak at a science forum or work with a group of students for a semester or year- Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy has received long project. Our Parent School Community Council (PSCC) the Distinguished Title I School Award from the PA Department provides ongoing communication between the school, families of Education. Our students have received numerous awards and community groups regarding issues that are important to for distinguished performance in competitions such as The the success of our students. Throughout the school year there University of Pittsburgh Design Challenge, Pennsylvania Junior are various PSCC meetings about the curriculum at SciTech, Academy of Science, Fluid Power Challenge and Rotary tips and resources for parents, the different STEM concentra- Interact Club of the Year Award. tions students can choose from, as well as assessment data and results. Additionally, our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) The Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy is the enhances and supports the educational experiences of SciTech product of the successful collaboration of more than 250 students by encouraging parental involvement through community contributors. volunteering and financial support.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 42 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Sterrett 6–8: Contact Information A Classical Academy 7100 Reynolds Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: (412) 529-7870 Fax: (412) 247-7877 Pittsburgh Sterrett 6–8 is a neighborhood school and Classical Academy Magnet school located in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze community. Students who pps.k12.pa.us/sterrett live in the Minadeo feeder pattern do not have to apply to the Sterrett Classical Academy Magnet program. Students are encouraged to develop and refine skills in reading, writing, speaking, problem-solving and computer use while cultivating Dress Code: Standard an understanding and appreciation for the influence and contribution of various cultures to human history. Accelerated mathematics courses are available, as well as Spanish and German instruction and instrumental music. The curriculum focuses on classical history, incorporating interdisciplinary instructional activities Visit www.discoverpps.org in history with world language, literature, communication skills and the arts. for enrollment figures, start and This enriched study of history is superimposed on the standard middle school end times, and other current curriculum. information about our schools.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Individual and group research projects are encouraged and instruction in library use and study skills provided. At Sterrett, there is an emphasis on cognitive thinking skills, computer skills, and creative skills as all students are prepared to compete in the 21st century. We also have an Autistic Support classroom.

Students can participate in the PA Jr. Academy of Science, Think-A-Thon, National City Bank Essay Contest, Citizens Bank MLK Essay Contest, Peace On Earth Essay Contest, Math Counts Competition, Readers Make Leaders Club, Science Fair, Zulama, Smallabs, iPads for Blended Learning, Instrumental Programs, NJHS (National Junior Honor Society), Yoga Fitness club, Walking Club, Spanish Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club and Robotics.

Students may participate in city athletics like basketball, soccer, and softball. Our students contribute to the community through Stash the Trash Community Service, Redd-Up Pittsburgh Community Clean-Up, and community service at various senior citizens centers. We have a jazz ensemble, chess lessons, and chorus. Sterrett maintains a motivational partnership with CMU, PITT, Frick Park, Eye to Eye, the Pittsburgh Penguins and is affiliated with the Mt. Ararat Mentoring Program.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parent School Community Council.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 43 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK–5 Contact Information 501 40th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Phone: (412) 529-8800 Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK–5 is a hidden gem nestled among the streets of Fax: (412) 623-8810 Bloomfield and Lawrenceville. Housed in a Nationally Historic landmark building, the school supports approximately 230 students. This current school year, Woolslair is a partial STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) pps.k12.pa.us/woolslair magnet in grades K–3 as well as a neighborhood school. The school’s partial magnet program will grow one grade at a time after the 2015–16 school year. At its core, STEAM education combines several disciplines into project learning Uniform Requirements: to help students gain a better understanding of how science, technology, Plain solid white, yellow, light blue engineering, the arts, and mathematics relate in the real world. Additionally, or dark blue blouses, turtlenecks or this program’s unique approach promotes hands-on learning, ownership, and shirts with collars are required. Solid collaboration to help all types of learners succeed. navy or khaki (tan) jumpers, skirts, slacks, or walking shorts. Note: Woolslair’s STEAM magnet program is available by application for students who Walking shorts are permitted during reside in any area of the city. Students who live in the Woolslair feeder pattern do September, May and June. not have to apply to the Woolslair magnet program.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Visit www.discoverpps.org Woolslair offers an after school STEAM Club, an Art Club (grades K–2), an for enrollment figures, start and Energy Committee (grades 3–5), Student Council (grades K–5), and a Safety end times, and other current Committee (grades 4–5). We have partnerships with Bloomfield Garfield information about our schools. Corporation, St. Margaret Health Partnership, Mercy Behavioral Health, and Bloomfield Preservation Society. Students have frequently won the Ben Carson Scholarship.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities: Daily Community Family Meeting, Classroom Volunteers and Lunch/Recess Volunteers, PTO, Annual “Pastries for Parents.”

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Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 45 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Allderdice Contact Information High School 2409 Shady Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Phone: (412) 529-4800 Fax: (412) 342-4803 Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill community. To complement its academic programs, pps.k12.pa.us/allderdice Pittsburgh Allderdice offers a full range of interscholastic, intramural, and co-curricular clubs reflecting the diversity of its students’ backgrounds Dress Code: Standard and interests.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Visit www.discoverpps.org Allderdice was awarded a silver medal by U.S. News and World Report, for enrollment figures, start and High School Rankings 2008, and is accredited by the Middle States Association. end times, and other current Activities include interscholastic and intramural sports, clubs including newspaper, information about our schools. literary magazine, service, leadership and student government, ice hockey, fencing, crew and DECA. Academic programs are offered at the gifted (CAS), scholars (PSP) and standard academic levels, with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs available.

Magnet Program: Pre-Engineering Advanced Placement Programs In the Pre-Engineering Magnet program at Allderdice, • Art History • Physics C: EM students will analyze problems, design and build solutions, • Biology • Psychology test their products and present their creations. In each semester • Calculus AB • Spanish 5 of the four-year program, four modules are completed. The • Calculus BC • Spanish 6 Paxton Patterson modules include Biotechnology, Digital • Chemistry • Statistics Electronics, Communications Technology, and Construction • Computer Science • US History Technology (year 1), Alternative Energy, Environmental • English 3 • US Government & Politics Technology, Materials Science, and Robotics and Automation • English 4 (year 2), Architectural Design, Manufacturing Technology, • Environmental Science Multimedia Production, and Transportation Technology (year 3), • European History and Architecture, Bioengineering, Industrial Design and • French Media Advertising (year 4). • Human Geography • Japanese Students work individually to learn scientific principles • Macroeconomics and then work in groups to apply what they have learned to • Music Theory hands-on projects. The program develops skills in critical • Physics 1 thinking, problem solving, oral presentation, data analysis, • Physics C: Mechanics technical writing, CAD and other engineering software. Allderdice has numerous math, science, Career and Technical Education (CTE) options for students to complement their CTE Programs engineering classes and strengthen their college preparedness • Engineering Technology and Promise-Readiness. • HVAC

Students will have access to mentoring, career seminars and enriching programs that extend their learning from the Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities classroom to the workplace for exposure to engineering Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). careers. Interested students may obtain the CTE certification by adhering to the Chapter 339 programming and time requirements.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 46 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Arlington PreK–8 Contact Information 800 Rectenwald Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Phone: (412) 529-4700 Pittsburgh Arlington is located in Pittsburgh’s Arlington community. The Fax: (412) 488-4709 school shares two campuses. Students in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade attend the Primary Campus, and the Intermediate Campus serves grades 3–8. The staff models specific skill sets, including work ethic and professionalism, pps.k12.pa.us/arlington oral and written communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, problem- solving and critical-thinking skills. Dress Code: Uniform

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Visit www.discoverpps.org Restorative Practices will help Arlington PreK–8 build relationships between for enrollment figures, start and students, staff and parents; create a sense of community; improve student end times, and other current behavior; reduce violence and bullying and establish Positive school climates information about our schools. conducive to learning. As an alternative to Negative reactions to incidents after they occur, the program implements proactive Positive techniques that foster relationships and a sense of ownership among students, teachers and parents.

The program will help school leadership and staff develop plans that look at students individually to determine what they need to be successful. It is a way to ensure that students are accountable to their actions as they work through a system which allows the student to work through a 4 stage system.

4T’s Stage System Stage 1 Time Out where the student is asked to control body and mouth Stage 2 Talk about the problem Stage 3 Teacher talks about problem Stage 4 Teach Strategy to ensure success

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), Home/School Agreement, Parent Engagement Specialist.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 47 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK–5 Contact Information 215 39th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Phone: (412) 529-7307 Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK–5 is a neighborhood school with a diverse population Fax: (412) 622-7310 that provides an academic environment that focuses on developing the whole child. We believe that every child can achieve excellence and it is our goal to provide students with the skills, knowledge, tools, and support they need to excel pps.k12.pa.us/arsenales in life. We emphasize high academic standards to promote student achievement in a highly structured and disciplined school environment. The instructional program Uniform Requirements is designed around the District’s comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Student must wear solid dark navy Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, writing, science, social or khaki bottoms and solid navy, light studies, art, music and physical education. Our school-wide focus is comprehension. blue or light yellow collared shirts. Our student-friendly focus is: “As a reader I listen, read, think, and respond to comprehend.” We are also a Regional English as a Second Language site. One-third of our population consists of students learning the English language. We have 18 countries represented at Arsenal and 12 languages spoken. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards end times, and other current To complement our academic program, Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK–5 offers information about our schools. activities and programs to enrich the whole child. Our programming includes the 21st Century after school tutoring program, instrumental music, chorus, art club, and African drumming. All children in 4th and 5th grade learn to play the piano during music classes. There is an intramural swimming program after school in the winter and spring and we build upon the leadership skills of responsible students through opportunities to participate in Student Council and Safety Patrol. We partner with various community organizations to enhance the learning environment including a health and wellness program with UPMC St. Margaret. We also work with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Reading is Fundamental, Girls Scouts, Tech Gyrls, and Strong Women, Strong Girls to provide additional literacy, community, and mentoring opportunities for our students.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities We have a Parent School Community Council and throughout the year we meet to plan activities to positively impact our school environment. We hold additional events to encourage our families to be involved with the school and to participate in fun events with their children. Some of these events include Family Literacy Night, Guest Reader Day, and a Health/Community Resource fair.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 48 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 Contact Information 220 40th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Phone: (412) 529-5740 Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 is a small community school that provides the Fax: (412) 622-5743 educational resources and opportunities of a comprehensive middle school. Our students represent over twenty-six countries including Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, Mexico and provide a diverse student population where students pps.k12.pa.us/arsenalms learn to acknowledge and appreciate various cultures. Students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 are provided intensive enrichment and academic support to increase Dress Code: Standard reading and math proficiency. Students have access to Read 180 and 90 minute English/Language Arts classes, as well as in-school tutoring programs which allow teachers additional time to focus on individual student needs. Our students have demonstrated consistent success in mathematics and have access to Visit www.discoverpps.org Algebra 1, as well as computer-based learning opportunities to strengthen for enrollment figures, start and basic skills. end times, and other current information about our schools. In addition to our core curriculum classes, students also have the opportunity to enroll in Art, Music, and Physical Education for a balanced scheduled that includes a focus on health and art appreciation. Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 is an English as a Second Language (ESL) regional center and provides support for students new to the English Language while providing access to the mainstream curriculum.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 offers a complete sports program including basketball, soccer, cross-country, volleyball, swimming, and wrestling. In addition, Arsenal 6–8 offers after school activities in Art, Music and Technology through various community partnerships. Mentoring is also available through Big Brothers/Big Sister’s during lunch each week for any interested student in grades 6–8. East End Cooperative Ministries also offers mentoring that extends beyond the school day into community. Arsenal 6–8 is also focused on positive self-image and healthy decisions. We maintain a Health Rangers program through Children’s Hospital and have on-site access to Children’s Nurses and services. Mercy Behavioral Health and Family Links provide a variety of social skills groups and therapeutic options to assist students in need.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parents and family are valued members of our community and are encouraged to volunteer, as well as participate in our School Community Council. We encourage our parents to join us monthly in fun events focused on learning and growing that are held at various times and communicated through our monthly family newsletter. Our parents also represent our school in varied forms including the Title I Parent Engagement and as Parent Representatives in the “Excellence for All” district committee.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 49 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Banksville K–5 Contact Information 1001 Carnahan Street Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Phone: (412) 529-7400 Pittsburgh Banksville K–5 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Fax: (412) 571-7398 Banksville community. Pittsburgh Banksville provides a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing higher level thinking skills and creative problem-solving with a focus on respect for the individual, the community and our environment. pps.k12.pa.us/banksville In addition, Pittsburgh Banksville hosts, and is home to two regional Autistic Support Classrooms as well as a productive, vibrant and robust regional English Dress Code: Standard as a Second Language program. The school offers all students an opportunity to grow and develop in a nurturing, cooperative environment. The school offers all students an opportunity to grow and develop in a nurturing, cooperative environment. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and end times, and other current Extracurricular, Sports, information about our schools. External Partnerships and Awards We offer a wide array of educational experiences based on educational best practices to help every child develop academically, as well as socially and emotionally. All students participate in research projects and other reading initiatives designed to enhance their oral and written communication skills. A partnership with O.A.S.I.S. tutors further enhances the academic experience through providing student-centered, high-interest learning activities led by retired educational volunteers. In addition each Banksville classroom is equipped with technology centers to further enhance instruction and support students through differentiated instructional activities.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and School Volunteers.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 50 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK–5 Contact Information 810 Rockland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Phone: (412) 529-7390 Pittsburgh Beechwood’s strong academic curriculum emphasizes attainment Fax: (412) 571-7393 of standards and early success, particularly in reading, mathematics and science. Our Instructional Focus is “We will work as a whole school community to develop communication skills in our students so that they are able to speak, listen, read, pps.k12.pa.us/beechwood and write effectively as measured by local, district, and state assessments. We ROAR (Reading Often Achieves Results) for Reading and use the CLAW Dress Code: Uniform (Communicate, Listen, Articulate and Write it down).” Through a rich curriculum and individualized instruction that meets the needs of all students we are making progress toward our goals of academic excellence. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and Extracurricular, Sports, end times, and other current External Partnerships and Awards information about our schools. Beechwood has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Rewards School: High Progress. We are a three time winner of the Title 1 Distinguished School award: 2009, 2011, 2014. We are also the recipient of the Pittsburgh Promise Enrollment grant, 2015. Some of the student’s activities include: Art Club, Chess Club, Lego Club, After School Sports, Instrumental Music, Monthly ROAR Assemblies, Garden Club, Safety Patrol, SECTUM Energy Patrol, Basketball, Track, Writer’s Club, ROAR Cheerleaders, and School Store. Partnerships include Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks, and Community Leaders United for Beechview (CLUB).

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Back to School Night, Parent Conference Day, Thanksgiving Feast, Winter Concert, Math Bingo Night, Mummy and Son Night, Pixie Dance, and Nationality Night.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 51 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Brashear Contact Information High School 590 Crane Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Phone: (412) 529-7300 Fax: (412) 571-7305 Welcome to Pittsburgh Brashear, the largest and most diverse high school in the city! Located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Brashear is pps.k12.pa.us/brashear home to the Bulls, a vibrant mix of students from the South Hills and other neighborhoods throughout the city. Since its inception, Brashear has enjoyed Dress Code: Standard a rich tradition of bringing together students from sometimes very different backgrounds.

From these traditions a strong sense of social justice has emerged among Visit the student body. Active and activist student organizations include African www.discoverpps.org Dancers, the Black Student Union, Diversity Club, Fierce Inspiring Young Adults, for enrollment figures, start and the Gender-Sexuality Alliance, the Latin American Student Union, end times, and other current Students In Action, and many more. information about our schools.

At Brashear we strive to recognize, value, and inspire our learners within a student-centered community. Our mission is to ensure that all students have the chance to learn in a safe and nurturing environment, where varied learning styles and diversity are valued. We hold ourselves accountable for preparing all students to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.

Magnet Program: Teaching Academy Extracurricular, Sports, In 2012, the Teaching Academy magnet moved to Brashear External Partnerships and Awards after 20 years at Langley High School. Many outstanding Activities at Brashear include Student Government, teachers who now teach in Pittsburgh Public Schools have interscholastic and intramural sports, mathematics and literacy participated in our Teaching Academy. competitions, and more than 25 other clubs and activities. Many of our student groups are oriented toward community This program is for students who have indicated an interest service, social justice, and student leadership. These groups in teaching as a profession, although we acknowledge that include the Black Student Union, Diversity Club, Fierce not every student enrolled in this program will necessarily Inspiring Young Adults, the Gender-Sexuality Alliance, the continue into a teaching career. Our program is introductory Latin American Student Union, Students In Action, and and exploratory, and is specifically designed to help students many more. develop a wide range of skills. Through developing these skills, they will have a clear self-image and the ability to evaluate their own suitability for any career. “Language learning is a beautiful art. Progressing in Spanish, learning Italian, and Additionally, the program is designed to start students on having a growing interest in Russian have allowed a quest for self-knowledge and self-esteem, to help them me to meet incredible people and to understand new evaluate and develop personal skills and qualities that will perspectives on life. It has also opened new doors assist them in relating personally to others, and to deal with to traveling and studying abroad in Moldova, a truly their responsibilities as students. Through coursework, unique experience that no one can take away observing teachers, planning lessons, tutoring younger from me and for which I’ll always be thankful!” students, and actually teaching classes, students will refine Aldo Ramirez, 2016 Alumnus their communication skills and develop a concern for community quality of life.

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Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 52 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Brashear Contact Information High School (continued) 590 Crane Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Phone: (412) 529-7300 Fax: (412) 571-7305 Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards pps.k12.pa.us/brashear Brashear has an award-winning World Language Department, with language offerings in French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. The Pennsylvania State Dress Code: Standard Modern Language Association recognized Brashear High School with a Pennsylvania Exemplary Program for world language education.

We offer a full complement of athletic teams. We regularly compete in Visit www.discoverpps.org Hometown High-Q. Our library is a community anchor in our building, where students can peruse books, magazines, and reference materials on just about for enrollment figures, start and anything they can imagine. All 11th graders take the SAT exam for free. end times, and other current Brashear students enrolled in AP courses take the AP exams for free! information about our schools.

Advanced Placement Programs • 3D Studio Art • French • American History • Government • Biology • Italian • Chemistry • Physics 1 • Computer Science • Physics C (Mechanics) • English 3 • Psychology • English 4 • Spanish • Environmental Science • Studio Art • European History • World History

CTE Programs • Auto Body Repair • Machine Operations • Automotive Technology • M-PAC

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Casa San José, Grow Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Urban Education, University of Pittsburgh’s Urban Scholars, Parent School Community Council, and Parent-Teacher Association.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 53 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Brookline PreK–8 Contact Information 500 Woodbourne Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Phone: (412) 529-7380 Pittsburgh Brookline PreK–8 is a neighborhood school over 100 years old, Fax: (412) 571-7386 with deep historical roots within the Brookline Community. Many current parents and grandparents attended the school, and continue to support its educational efforts as important stakeholders in our goal of Promise Readiness for every child. pps.k12.pa.us/brookline Grades K–5 are housed in the main building while the middle grades are located in air-conditioned demountable classrooms on the campus just behind the main Dress Code: Standard building. Middle level students travel into the main building to attend Visual Arts, General Music, Health/ Physical Education, Instrumental Music, and Chorus classes. All students have access to the arts. Visit www.discoverpps.org Instruction begins with 30 minutes of Intervention or Enrichment classes that for enrollment figures, start and are differentiated to support each child’s learning goals based upon individual end times, and other current data. Students attend classes for seven periods each day over a four day information about our schools. rotation with one period for lunch and recess. Breakfast and lunch are provided in the cafeteria on the ground floor; students have access to a large grassy field, a basketball court and a kick ball court for outside recess, weather permitting. The core curriculum subjects include Reading or Communications, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Algebra is offered at the eighth grade level to recommended students who are proficient in 7th grade math.

Three regional Autistic Support classrooms provide an • Do the Write Thing Essay Contest inclusive teaching and learning environment with a focus on the • PPS Math 24-Challenge Tournament—Elementary and core curriculum. Learning Support teachers act as a resource Middle Grades Winners to other teachers and provide core curriculum supports based • Interscholastic Athletics upon individual student data. Technology is widely used to • All City Arts Showcase support instruction—each classroom has student computers • Brookline Community Food Drive and the entire school supports wireless technology. All students in grades 5–8 have a writing lab and a math lab once a week. Two computer labs are accessible to all students, and Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities multiple wireless laptop and iPad carts are accessible to all Pittsburgh Brookline PreK–8 embraces parent involvement grade levels. and attempts to further expand the definition to include diverse, ongoing, meaningful activities and opportunities throughout The rigorous learning environment is enhanced by a positive the year. Parents are encouraged to participate in the PSCC, school-wide behavior plan based upon recognition for contrib- PTA, book studies and as volunteers for various types of uting to a positive school culture: Compliment Cards, DREAM ongoing school activities. The Parent School Community cards and a Bobcat Bucks. Reward ceremonies include Council (PSCC) meets monthly and plays a key role in promoting Student of the Month, Compliment card and DREAM card parental involvement, improving communication among incentives, 25 Book Incentives, Student Store incentives, and stakeholders, and reviewing school achievement goals and quarterly ceremonies for Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, Perfect school climate information. We have many active parent Attendance, and Citizenship. Students who achieve all three volunteers that help ensure the smooth operation of the school (TRIFECTA) receive The Principal’s Award. and contribute to our school improvement efforts via our new Parent Resource Center.

Extracurricular, Sports, The Pittsburgh Brookline PTA also reports to the PSCC and External Partnerships and Awards exercises an active interest in promoting parent involvement Pittsburgh Brookline PreK–8 Accomplishments: by planning school-wide monthly social events that promote • PennCAN 2015 award for closing the Achievement Gap a positive school community. PTA fundraising efforts provide • Star School 2011–2012 support for student field trips, Costume and Semi-Formal • Local Task Force on Special Education Award Winners Middle School dances, “The Haunted School,” Family Holiday • African American History Challenge Bowl Winners Photos, Book Fair, and the Ultimate Fun Day. • Carson Scholarship Student Winners

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 54 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Carrick High School Contact Information 125 Parkfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Phone: (412) 529-7700 Pittsburgh Carrick High School is a comprehensive neighborhood school Fax: (412) 885-7708 offering academic programs at the Advanced Placement (AP), gifted (CAS), scholars (PSP), Special Education (PSE), and standard academic levels. Our mission is to ensure that all graduates are “Promise-Ready” and prepared with a pps.k12.pa.us/carrick plan for school, work, or additional training. A dedicated faculty and staff include several National Board Certified Teachers and Evaluators. Dress Code: Standard

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Visit www.discoverpps.org Pittsburgh Carrick High School offers a full range of interscholastic, for enrollment figures, start and intramural, and co-curricular clubs including 20 varsity sports, Bocce club, end times, and other current the spring musical, school play, marching band, steel drums, bag pipe band, information about our schools. indoor guard, majorettes, percussion competition units, and community service projects.

Students can also participate in a variety of partnerships with the United Way’s Pittsburgh Youth Leadership Academy (PYLA) and Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentoring program with American Eagle.

Students have an opportunity to participate in a variety of academic competitions such as the African American History Bowl, Chemistry Olympics, English Festival, and Think-A-Thon. We also partner with California University of Pennsylvania to offer college credit for Physics 2 students.

A strong, award-winning arts program is supported by CTE Programs partnerships with Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Pittsburgh • Business of Sports Academy Cultural Trust, Heartland Homes, the Bynam Theatre, and • Carpentry Gateway to the Arts. Pittsburgh Carrick’s Marching Band has • Culinary Arts been named the “Best City Band” for the Labor Day, • Finance Technology St. Patrick’s Day, and Veteran’s Day Parades. • Health Careers • Information Technology

Advanced Placement Courses • Calculus AB Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities • Chemistry Pittsburgh Carrick High School invites parents to participate • English 3 in many events including Ninth Grade Nation Orientation, • English 4 Back-to-School Night, Pittsburgh Promise Night, Open House, • Psychology Marching Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, Theater Angels • Statistics Group, Financial Aid Night, NEED Scholarship Night, as well • US History as many other school and community sponsored events.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 55 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Colfax K–8 Contact Information 2332 Beechwood Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Phone: (412) 529-3525 Pittsburgh Colfax K–8 is nestled in the heart of the Squirrel Hill community. Fax: (412) 422-4896 Colfax serves students living in parts of Squirrel Hill, East Hills, Homewood, Shadyside, and Point Breeze. In addition to a comprehensive academic core program, Pittsburgh Colfax is also an on-sight gifted-model school where gifted pps.k12.pa.us/colfax and talented students receive gifted education through both push-in and pull- out instruction by two full-time gifted teachers. Dress Code: Standard

Other programs include English as a Second Language, Speech and Language, Learning Support, Foreign Language instruction (Spanish), Instrumental, Positive School Wide Behavior Plan, Instructional Support/Response to Intervention, and Visit www.discoverpps.org school-based Mental Health Services. for enrollment figures, start and end times, and other current information about our schools. Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Activities include: Chess Club, Challenge 24 Club, Think-A-Thon, Chorus, yearbook, student council, Sectum Energy Team, Reading and Math tutoring, First in Math, Merit Scholars, fourth and fifth grade basketball and swimming, Girls on the Run, cheerleading, STEM STARS, Guys-Read, Student Newspaper, Middle School Interscholastic Sports include boys and girls soccer, basketball, swimming, and cross country.

Colfax has partnerships with the Jewish Community Center, CMU Science Squad, Pittsburgh Chess Club, Grow Pittsburgh, Frick Environmental Center, Frick Art and History Museum, Allderdice, Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring, University of Pittsburgh, and UPMC.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Colfax Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) monthly meetings, Family Fun Nights, Carnival, Party for Play, Fiesta, Volunteer Committee Middle Level Parent/Teacher Advisory Committee, and fundraising events.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 56 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Concord PreK–5 Contact Information 2350 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Phone: (412) 529-7755 Pittsburgh Concord PreK–5 is student-focused, well-managed, and innovative. Fax: (412) 885-7758 The school is a English as a Second Language Center. Pittsburgh Concord is generously supported by a professional, dedicated and caring staff, an active group of involved parents, and students who are inquisitive and have a hunger pps.k12.pa.us/concord for knowledge. All of these stakeholders combine to sustain a rich academic environment. We will hold ourselves accountable for preparing all children to Dress Code: Standard achieve academic excellence and strength of character, so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life. The Pittsburgh Concord motto is: “Watch our Comets soar.” Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and Instructional Focus end times, and other current At Pittsburgh Concord, students are writing to learn and learning to write in information about our schools. order to communicate their thinking and demonstrate understanding across all content areas. All students will be able to develop, organize, and explain their thinking and understanding through writing in all of their classes.

Our Vision Community Partnerships • All children can learn at high levels. Current community partnerships include the Civic Light • Teachers have a profound impact on student development, Opera, in which students use the arts to enhance academic and should have ample training, support and resources. achievement. Also, members of Oasis Intergenerational tutor students weekly in grades K–2. Pittsburgh Concord is a • Education begins with a safe and healthy learning member of the Student District University Collaborative and environment. has several student teachers from various local universities. • Families are an essential part of the educational process. • A commitment from the entire community is necessary to build a culture that encourages student achievement. Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parental involvement is extremely important at Pittsburgh • Improvement in education is guided by consistent and Concord PreK–5. The staff plans events such as Family Math effective leadership. Night, Family Reading Night, and Culture Night to engage • Central office exists to serve students and schools. parents in their children’s learning. A monthly calendar and newsletter is sent to parents monthly. Parents/guardians work together with the staff at Pittsburgh Concord to make it a place Extracurricular, Sports, where all Concords Comets soar! External Partnerships and Awards To complement its strong academic programs, Pittsburgh Concord PreK–5 offers a full range of intramural sports that reflect the diversity of the students’ backgrounds and interests, including track and field, boys and girls basketball, and swimming. Staff members sponsor a number of different clubs such as Spanish Club, Knitting Club and Chess. Concord is partnering with the City of Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation Department to offer swimming lessons to all 2nd grade students.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 57 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Faison K–5 Contact Information 7430 Tioga Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: (412) 529-0305 Pittsburgh Faison is a comprehensive K–5 school. We pride ourselves in Fax: (412) 247-0105 using a learner-centered arts-integrated model where students can use multiple intelligences to become better learners and citizens prepared to achieve success in all of their endeavors. Faison enjoys partnerships with families, community pps.k12.pa.us/faison partners as well as civic leaders and organization. These stakeholders clearly understand that the current and future success of the Homewood and East Hills Uniform Requirements communities is connected to our investment in our youth. Shirts must be solid white or solid navy blue with a collar or turtle neck. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Extracurricular, Sports, Students are permitted to wear a External Partnerships and Awards white or navy blue sweater. We were proud to be honored as the 2009 Pittsburgh Elementary League Eastern Division Basketball Champions. In addition to basketball, our students Khaki/tan or navy blue dress pants, also participate in track, school theatrical performances, choir, instrumental, slacks or skirts/dresses/jumpers arts happenings and much more. (no jeans). No headwear of any kind We have a partnership with the L.A.M.P. program, which provides mentors for is permitted and no flip flops. students and hosts many special events throughout the school year. Our students also have the opportunity to learn about agriculture through our partnership with the Edible Garden. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities end times, and other current Parents are welcomed partners in their children’s education. Literacy information about our schools. and Math Nights are also a way for parents to build awareness of curricular expectations as well as to have fun while learning with their children. In addition, we will have special family nights throughout the year that we encourage our families to attend.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 58 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5: Contact Information A French Emphasis School 5799 Hampton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Phone: (412) 529-4600 Fax: (412) 665-4969 Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 is located in Highland Park. The instructional program is based on the District’s comprehensive curriculum. Fulton offers a pps.k12.pa.us/fulton unique blend of a structured, traditional neighborhood setting with a French- emphasis Magnet program that promotes the study of French culture and Dress Code: Uniform language of various countries of the world.

French is taught in grades K–5 at Pittsburgh Fulton. All children in K–1 get an exposure to the French language through movement, songs, poetry, basic Visit vocabulary and simple greetings. A distinction is made in the educational www.discoverpps.org programming for magnet and non-magnet students from grades 2–5. Students for enrollment figures, start and who have officially enrolled in the French Magnet program receive direct end times, and other current classroom instruction. Basic French vocabulary is taught and expanded into information about our schools. sight words, sentences and simple paragraphs. Emphasis is on developing oral and auditory language skills (speaking and listening). Children are asked to respond to what they hear in French, follow commands (movement in the classroom), answer questions, or identify vocabulary. French writing assignments are based on classroom teaching and learning. Those students in the magnet program have the opportunity to continue in the magnet program at Obama International Baccalaureate in 6th grade.

Extracurricular, Sports, This period is used to develop and extend those skills, External Partnerships and Awards and it includes cross grade level grouping, creative and mind Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 has numerous opportunities for challenging activities, independent projects and scholarly talks. students to participate in extra-curricular activities. Students in Beyond this meeting time with the gifted and talented teacher, 4th and 5th grade may participate in the basketball, and track the students who qualify for the gifted program attend the teams. In addition, we offer instrumental music for grades 3–5. Gifted Center one day a week.

Students also benefit from our relationship with the nearby Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium through observing and Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities exploring animal behaviors first-hand. We also were awarded a Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 encourages and welcomes grant for a Learning Garden from Grow Pittsburgh and Kitchen parent and family involvement. Parents who obtain clearances Community Team beginning in the 2016–17 school year, and may volunteer in the school or chaperone field trips and school Fulton partners with Indiana University’s teacher candidate events. This helps with student learning, creates a positive program. learning environment with their presence and works towards bringing the school, community and business worlds together. Family Links provides on-going educational topics, addressing In addition, many parents and families are involved in the bullying, drugs and alcohol, decision-making, self-esteem and activities of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and the how to form relationships. One-on-one counseling is also Parent School Community Council (PSCC). provided to students and families on an as-needed basis. They work together at developing and planning events for East End Cooperative Ministries provides after-school major testing periods and holidays, as well as participating in tutoring and activities Monday through Thursday throughout reading, math, science and French workshop nights. They are the academic year as well as a drumming program for 4th invaluable partners in Parent-Teacher conferences, the and 5th grade students. At Fulton, our goal is to stretch our challenge for students to read 25 books annually and the Title I students’ minds through higher level and critical thinking skills. parent group. Home/School Involvement Contracts are signed Identified K–5 gifted and talented students receive enrichment by students, teachers and parents so we can all work together during morning group time (HOSTS) with a gifted and talented to help the child be successful. teacher.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 59 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Grandview K–5 Contact Information 845 McLain Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Phone: (412) 529-6605 Pittsburgh Grandview K–5 is a comprehensive neighborhood school which Fax: (412) 488-6846 serves the communities of Allentown, Beltzhoover and Knoxville. Pittsburgh Grandview provides a rigorous academic program with emphasis on literary and math skills. Our school wide focus is that all students will grow in their pps.k12.pa.us/grandview ability to read, reflect and respond to print. The art and music teachers also support our school wide focus by integrating academics in their subject area. Dress Code: Standard

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Visit www.discoverpps.org We have partnerships with many community agencies such as One Small for enrollment figures, start and Step, The Brashear Association, and the Carnegie Library. Our children have end times, and other current the opportunity to participate in community service activities such as singing at information about our schools. neighborhood senior centers, decorating the city Christmas tree, collecting pennies for students with leukemia, collecting cans for a local food bank and participating in a Math-A-Thon for patients at St. Jude’s Hospital. We have had five Carson Scholarship winners. Our students have participated in Think-A-Thon, Heinz History Bowl and the Science Bowl. The students also participate in school district track meet. The fourth and fifth grade students have an opportunity to be a member of the chorus.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Our parents have the opportunity to participate in the PTA and to become classroom volunteers. We celebrate our students’ academic success at the end of each report card period with an Honors Assembly recognizing students for academic achievement, citizenship and perfect attendance.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 60 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK–8 Contact Information 1 Alger Street Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Phone: (412) 529-3535 Pittsburgh Greenfield is a PreK–8 neighborhood school drawing students Fax: (412) 422-4879 from six surrounding communities. Greenfield has a diverse student population which helps make it a very culturally balanced school. We are also proud to say that we have met adequate yearly progress over the past six years on our PSSA pps.k12.pa.us/greenfield exams. Our goal at Greenfield is to prepare students for The Pittsburgh Promise® beginning in kindergarten. We have a strong belief that ALL students can learn Dress Code: Standard and achieve. This is supported through a very active PTO and parents who are committed to their child’s education and future.

Visit www.discoverpps.org Extracurricular, Sports, for enrollment figures, start and External Partnerships and Awards end times, and other current Besides academics, Greenfield offers competitive sports programs. We offer information about our schools. boys baseball, girls softball, boys and girls swimming, basketball and soccer. We also work closely with Mercy Behavioral, WPIC, Family Links and the Hazelwood YMCA. Students can also participate in the ELECT Program and EAP Program.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parents can volunteer in the building and assist on field trips and in classrooms anytime. Also we have a very active PTO and parent involvement is highly encouraged.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 61 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh King PreK–8 Contact Information 50 Montgomery Place Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 529-4160 Pittsburgh King PreK–8 is one of eight Accelerated Learning Academies Fax: (412) 323-4165 within the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Our partnership with America’s Choice School Design provides our students with opportunities to receive instruction that is challenging, rigorous and standards-based. As an accelerated learning pps.k12.pa.us/king academy, our students attend school an additional eight days a year and have a longer school day which provides them with additional instructional time Dress Code: Standard each year.

We offer an after-school program and a Saturday PSSA Prep class. The teachers and students at Pittsburgh King have access to computer labs, mobile Visit www.discoverpps.org labs, digital visual projectors and a distance learning lab to enhance the learning for enrollment figures, start and experience of all students. Students are provided with differentiated learning that end times, and other current addresses their individual academic needs. information about our schools.

As a Title I school, Pittsburgh King benefits from additional resources that support our students in the areas of reading and math. The motto for our students is “Learn More, Do More and Become More” and it is through this motto that we strive to create a culture of high expectations where all students are encouraged to strive for excellence both academically and behaviorally.

Extracurricular, Sports, Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities External Partnerships and Awards We have a full-time parent engagement specialist that helps Pittsburgh King participates in the District’s interscholastic connect our school to our parents and community. Throughout sports programs for both girls and boys. The current sports the year special events are held to celebrate our successes, offered are cross-country, basketball, soccer, baseball and share information and get to know each other. softball. Beginning with Books’ “Everybody Wins” program has community members that come to read with our third grade We have monthly Parent-Teacher Conference Morning where students during lunch. parents can come to meet with their child’s teachers to discuss their academic progress without having to make an appointment. Point Park’s Champions of Character program offers our We have a monthly parent breakfast where we share information students college mentors that meet with them throughout the about upcoming events, invite speakers from the community year. Pittsburgh King also has partnerships with the Salvation and give parents and community members an opportunity to Army and Mercy Behavioral Health. have input in school issues.

Our curriculum coaches offer workshops for parents who are interested in learning about what their students are learning. We are always looking for parent volunteers to help with small jobs at the school.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 62 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Langley K–8 Contact Information 2940 Sheraden Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15204

Phone: (412) 529-2100 Pittsburgh Langley is a comprehensive school serving children in grades Fax: (412) 778-2106 Kindergarten through eighth grade. We offer a challenging and rigorous learning experience for all students. Our goal is to teach our students the skills needed to make good choices and to value their educational experience. We strive to pps.k12.pa.us/langley provide a safe, effective school; driven by research, data, and standards with a focus on partnership with all stakeholders. Our current make up includes four Dress Code: Standard full-day Kindergarten classes, four first grade classes, five second grade classes, three third grade classes, three fourth grade classes, three fifth grade classes, three sixth grade classes, three seventh grade classes, and three eighth grade classes. We also serve three regional autistic classrooms (K-2/3-5/6-8), two Visit www.discoverpps.org neighborhood emotional support/therapeutic classrooms, and a regional hearing for enrollment figures, start and impaired classroom. We also have one and a half full-time speech teachers who end times, and other current work with over 50 students. Overall, approximately 26% of our school population information about our schools. receive special education services. In addition, we are pleased to offer music, art, library, health and physical education experiences for each of our students. This year, our staff includes fifty-six teachers, sixteen paraprofessionals, two social workers, two assistant principals, and various other positions/partnerships in place to help us to best serve our student’s needs.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Programs include Cross-Country, Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, After-School Academy, After- School Power Hour, Dancing Classrooms, Student Council, Recycling Club, Chess Club, Carson Scholars, and Journey to Medicine. Partnerships include Citiparks, Green Building Alliance, West End Alliance, Sheraden Kiwanis Club, S.E.C.T.E.M., Duquesne University Service Learning Initiative, School District University Collaborative, Phipps Conservatory, Alcosan, Sheraden Community Council, Carnegie Library, Mercy Behavioral Health, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Western Pennsylvania Conservatory, Conservation Consultants, Inc., Slippery Rock University, Saturday Light Brigade, and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Parent/School Community Council (PSCC), A-Plus Schools Parent-Led Program, Book Fair, Harvest Festival, PTO Movie/Game Nights.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 63 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK–5: A STEAM Contact Information (Science, Technology, Engineering, 328 Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Arts, and Math) Academy Phone: (412) 529-3980 Fax: (412) 665-4959

pps.k12.pa.us/lincoln Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK–5 STEAM Academy is a neighborhood school with a technology emphasis. Emphasis is on providing a well-rounded education through experiential/project-based learning. Lincoln’s goals are: to increase the Uniform Requirements number of students who pursue and are successful in science, engineering and Blue or tan bottoms, white, navy technology programs; provide equitable and inclusive opportunities for all blue, powder blue, royal blue, or academically qualified students; and provide clear standards and expectations yellow collared and/or t-shirts. for students success in all subjects.

Extracurricular, Sports, Visit www.discoverpps.org External Partnerships and Awards for enrollment figures, start and Lincoln PreK–5 STEAM Academy offers elementary team girls and boys end times, and other current basketball. We also have a Model Aviation Club where students build and fly information about our schools. drones and helicopters. Students can also participate in robotics, embryology, gardening club, fishing club, chorus, instrumental music, African drumming, Dancing Classrooms, Silent Singers, CLASP (Calvary-Lincoln After School Program). Lincoln has partnerships with: Mount Ararat Baptist Church After School Program, Lincoln Avenue Church of God School/Teacher Support Program, St. James AME Zion Church, and Six Mount Zion Baptist Church, the Boy Scouts of America, Calvary Episcopal Church, Forbes Nursing Center of Allegheny University Medical Centers, and, Kingsley Association.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Parent School Community Council, Title I Representative and Parent Representative, Parent Teacher Association, Excellence for All Parent Steering Committee, Parent Breakfast Briefings (District), School Volunteers, Literacy and Math Family Nights, Workshops, and Trainings. Coming soon to Lincoln STEAM Academy the CCAC Parent Teacher Resource room.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 64 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Manchester PreK–8 Contact Information 1612 Manhattan Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Phone: (412) 529-3100 Pittsburgh Manchester PreK–8 is a comprehensive neighborhood school Fax: (412) 323-3015 drawing on the North Side communities. The North Side is populated by numerous cultural assets; many within walking distance are utilized through partnerships to enhance the education of our students. It is the schools mission to provide pps.k12.pa.us/manchester engaging student-centered instruction that yields proficient and advanced children. Pittsburgh Manchester hosts nine regional special education classrooms: Autistic Dress Code: Standard Support, Multi-Disability Support and Therapeutic Emotional Support.

A thoughtfully designed mentoring program enhances the interactions between older and younger students so that all students benefit and grow from the Visit www.discoverpps.org relationships. After-school programming is available Mondays through Thursdays for enrollment figures, start and from October to May. Family and community engagement is a priority with end times, and other current active volunteers that enhance the learning environment through their talents information about our schools. and dedication.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards To complement its strong academic programming, Pittsburgh Manchester offers a variety of interscholastic and intramural sports including girls basketball, a boys basketball Intramural program, baseball, cross country and soccer. Current support includes and ongoing relationship with Church Union that facilitates a reading mentoring program for all elementary students. The elementary students have the opportunity to participate in the In-School Scouting program. An active student council provides students with a voice in activities. Many extracurricular activities are designed to facilitate Promise Readiness. We are starting an after school program in partnership with the Northside YMCA for students through the 6th grade. Homework and various activities will be provided, as well as dinner for students who attend.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Gwen’s Girls, United Way Mentoring Program, Calvary united Methodist Church Union: Readers/Courtyard gardening project, SAM’s Club, Stem Program, and various retired teachers to volunteer to work with students and assist in the classrooms. Coats for Kids through the Pittsburgh Firefighters.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 65 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK–8 Contact Information 1290 Mifflin Road Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Phone: (412) 529-4350 Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK–8 is located in the Lincoln Place community of Fax: (412) 464-4355 Pittsburgh. Children from Pittsburgh’s 31st Ward (Lincoln Place, Gates Manor, Hays, New Homestead and Hazelwood neighborhoods) make up the student body. pps.k12.pa.us/mifflin

Pittsburgh Mifflin includes a full time early intervention, full day kindergarten Dress Code: Standard and grades 1–8. Mifflin teachers utilize the district adopted curriculums in all academic areas. Our strong academic focus is complimented with related arts classes in music, art, physical education and computer-based programming to support reading, writing and math initiatives. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and Mifflin is the proud recipient of the Keystone Achievement Award from the end times, and other current Pennsylvania Department of Education in recognition of our consistent attainment information about our schools. of Adequate Yearly Progress on the PSSA exams. In addition to our strong academic focus, Mifflin staff is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where all children feel secure and motivated to achieve. Our goal is for a Mifflin student to leave us prepared for a 2 or 4 year college or workforce certification.

Extracurricular, Sports, Mifflin is implementing a new and improved school-wide External Partnerships and Awards behavior program called Mifflin PRIDE. This program focuses Pittsburgh Mifflin offers many opportunities for student on the core values of Promise-Ready, Integrity, Determination, involvement outside of the regular classroom setting. We offer and Effort (PRIDE). Students who exhibit these values through academic support, athletics, musical enrichment and social their actions are rewarded in a variety of ways. activities throughout the year.

Athletic opportunities also occur at various grade levels. Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Intramural sports are offered after school for grades four and At Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK–8, parents have many five. District sponsored interscholastic middle school sports are opportunities to be involved in their child’s school experience. also available for eligible students. Mifflin offers instrumental Parent involvement opportunities at Mifflin include volunteering music and after school chorus for students in grades three in classrooms, at lunchtime and at recess, chaperoning field through eight. Student performances are held several times trips, volunteering in school wide and PTSA sponsored events a year. such as Scholastic Book Fair, Santa’s Workshop, Holiday Celebrations, and Fun Day. Other school activities include chess club and Safety Patrol. Middle school students can also attend holiday dances, ski Parents may also participate in Family Fun nights, organize club trips and an overnight camp experience at the end of the and chaperone middle school activities such as evening school year. School sponsored field trips also occur throughout dances, ski trips, and overnight camp experiences. the school year at various grade levels.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 66 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Miller PreK–5: Contact Information An African-Centered Academy 2055 Bedford Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 529-3830 Fax: (412) 338-3834 Pittsburgh Miller PreK–5 is an African-Centered Academy, teaching and promoting the history and culture of people of African descent and the principles pps.k12.pa.us/miller of Nguzo Saba. We provide a quality comprehensive education in which teachers believe all children can learn. We use both traditional and innovative teaching and Dress Code: Uniform learning methods to draw from each child his or her unique gifts of knowledge and understanding.

Extracurricular, Sports, Visit www.discoverpps.org External Partnerships and Awards for enrollment figures, start and At Miller African Centered Academy, we are striving towards excellence in end times, and other current student performance in academics, behavior, and community. We offer a wide information about our schools. range of student activities including the Miller “Drummers and Dancers” chorus K–5, Pennies for Patients, Stash the Trash, Scouting for Food, Strong Women Strong Girls, DREAMTEAM-Student Council, 5th grade Dancing Classrooms Finalists, safety patrol, Spring Musical, the August Wilson Center for the Arts and Creative Dramatics.

New this year will be an arts partnership with Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12, entitled, “CAPA Across Town Project” as well as an intramural athletic program where children can compete and learn concepts like team work and unity.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities We encourage strong parental involvement. Parents have the opportunity to get involved through the PSCC, Homeroom Parents, Take Your Father to School Day, Guest Reader Day, Daily Unity Circle, Math, Reading and Science Nights, Excellence for All Representative, Kwanzaa Program, classroom volunteers, 5th Grade Dancing Classroom parent, Spring Musical, and by stressing the importance of education at home and reading to your children every day. To find out ways to volunteer or get involved, please contact the school office.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 67 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12: Contact Information University Preparatory School 3117 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 529-5900 Fax: (412) 622-5925 Located in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District, the Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12, University Preparatory School offers an outstanding academic magnet program. pps.k12.pa.us/prep The school educates students from various regions of the city. Our highly qualified faculty and diverse learning community together demonstrate that a Uniform Requirements public secondary school can connect all students to a relevant post-secondary White collard shirt and tan opportunity, regardless of their previous academic record, serving as a model of khaki bottoms. innovation and excellence in urban education devoted to the distinct mission of Excellence for All.

Formed by a unique partnership between the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh Milliones embraces a total college-going Visit www.discoverpps.org culture in and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum is driven by research but for enrollment figures, start and molded by each student’s individual goals and abilities, providing each student end times, and other current with the opportunity to discover the value and attainability of post-secondary information about our schools. education. A small school environment provides support for students approaching or above grade level, and our support systems have been designed to help every student at Pittsburgh Milliones complete advanced coursework and succeed. All learners are expected to maintain high academic standards, believe in themselves, and graduate from high school to further their education. This belief, combined with our efforts to acclimate students to university life and introduce them to the possibilities that await them after high school graduation, will motivate students to pursue a college career.

Extracurricular, Sports, Advanced Placement Courses External Partnerships and Awards • Calculus AB To complement its strong academic programs, University • English 3 Prep offers a full range of sports reflecting the diversity of • English 4 our students’ interests, including football, baseball, wrestling, • Environmental Science boys and girls cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball and • Human Geography swimming. Students in grades 6–8 have their own sports teams • US History in partnership with the Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy. Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12 encourages students to support college athletics by providing frequent class field trips Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities to college sporting events. Pittsburgh Milliones views family involvement as central to a successful academic environment, and offers countless activities Extracurricular programs include the Student Leadership and special events to keep parents in touch with their child’s Team, Computer Science Prep, International Studies Club, educational development. The school distributes a newsletter to History Club, Advanced English Mock Trial, Business Club, keep families informed about news and upcoming events. Our University Prep Wildcat Club, and Student Government. A new Parent Resource Center will also give both students and formal scholars dinner and awards ceremony is held annually families convenient access to information about colleges, to honor student achievement in the service of scholarship, post-secondary fields of study, financial aid and summer jobs. academics, athletics, and community service.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 68 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK–5 Contact Information 6502 Lilac Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Phone: (412) 529-3520 Pittsburgh Minadeo is a PreK–5 neighborhood school nestled on a quiet Fax: (412) 422-4889 residential street in Squirrel Hill. The school was named in memory of John Minadeo, a patrol boy at the former Gladstone School located on Hazelwood pps.k12.pa.us/minadeo Avenue, who gave his life to help save others from a runaway car.

We believe that all children can achieve to high standards and that education Dress Code: Standard begins with a safe and healthy learning environment. To support our safe learning environment the Student Code Conduct is followed and supported by a strong School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Program and Restorative Practices. We hold ourselves accountable for preparing all children to achieve academic Visit www.discoverpps.org excellence and strength of character, so they have the opportunity to succeed for enrollment figures, start and in all aspects of life. end times, and other current information about our schools. There are several technology programs and two computer labs that provide another media for student learning. All students in grades 3–5 are assigned an iPad as an educational tool. The iPads and teacher assessments assist in creating personalized learning plans using highly interactive and academically rigorous apps and videos.

There are many before, during, and after school programs Minadeo has partnerships with community organizations that support academic achievement as well as development of such as Strong Women, Strong Girls, TRYPO, the Pittsburgh the whole child. Our students can participate an annual talent Chess Club, Duquesne University, and the Center of Life to show, and train for the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon. provide additional opportunities for meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy, Regional Life Skills Support Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Classroom, Regional Emotional Skills Support Classroom, Minadeo has two very active and supportive parent groups Regional Autistic Support Classroom. who meet monthly, a PTO and a PSCC. There are many parent sponsored events that are held each year at the school such as Back to School Picnic, Cookie House Night, Talent Show, Extracurricular, Sports, Ice Skating Party, and a Family Fun Night. External Partnerships and Awards All students in grades K–5 are scheduled for physical education art, and music. Student visit the library weekly for book circulation. The choral and instrumental music students prepare annual winter and spring concerts. A show choir also has performances throughout the city and the county. There are many before, during, and after school programs that support academic achievement as well as development of the whole child. Our students can participate in the annual talent show.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 69 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Morrow PreK–8 Contact Information 3530 Fleming Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 529-6600 Pittsburgh Morrow PreK–8 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Fax: (412) 734-6606 Brighton Heights community.

pps.k12.pa.us/morrow Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Dress Code: Standard Our curriculum is enriched with incentives for citizenship, Honor roll and successful completion of the District’s 25 Book requirement, as well as support services, including individual and small group counseling available for students through Mercy Behavioral Health and Glade Run Lutheran Services. Visit www.discoverpps.org for enrollment figures, start and In addition to our strong academic and behavioral program, Pittsburgh end times, and other current Morrow offers opportunities for students to participate in our Safety Patrol, information about our schools. Sectum Energy Team, Garden Club, Cross Country Teams, Basketball Teams, Soccer Team, Wrestling Team, After-School Allegheny Youth Development (AYD) Tutoring/Judo Program (3rd–5th Grade), Allegheny Youth Development (AYD) Judo/Mentoring Program (6th–8th Grade Boys), Strong Women/Strong Girls Program (3rd–8th Grade Girls), and intramural sports. We offer many other programs and activities, such as Carnegie Library Outreach, Reading is Fundamental book distribution, Instrumental and Choral music, science fair, United Methodist Church Union Reading & Mentoring Program, and tutoring by Oasis volunteers. Furthermore, we have a strong community collaboration with the Brighton Heights Citizenship Federation which has resulted in our Resi- dent Artist Mosaic Art Project, Community Art Night, Vegetable Garden, and KaBOOM Playground.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities: Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), Parent School Community Council (PSCC), Quarterly Family Fun Nights, Parent Conferences, Bring A Father to School Day, and School Volunteers.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 70 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Perry High School: Contact Information A Traditional Academy 3875 Perrysville Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Phone: (412) 529-3400 Fax: (412) 323-3404 Pittsburgh Perry Traditional Academy is a partial magnet school that focuses on developing the whole adolescent. We believe that a great emphasis pps.k12.pa.us/perry on academics, attendance, and positive behavior will provide opportunities for all students to achieve at their maximum level. Dress Code: Standard Perry attempts to help each child grow by implementing a mentoring program that provides support in the areas of academics, attendance, and positive behavior. The P.R.A.I.S.E. Program (Perry Raises Awareness Increasing Visit Student Engagement) has been developed to ensure that all students have the www.discoverpps.org opportunity to address and reflect upon their individual growth. Students meet for enrollment figures, start and with their mentors on a weekly basis. end times, and other current information about our schools. Pittsburgh Perry is a Traditional Academy that will provide strong, consistent discipline, a structured setting, clear expectations, and rigorous instruction to ensure that students will be Promise-Ready.

Extracurricular, Sports, Magnet Program: JROTC (9–12) External Partnerships and Awards The Junior ROTC mission is to “Motivate Young People to Activities include a complete sports program (football, be Better Citizens.” JROTC cadets are under no obligation to basketball, softball, swimming, soccer, track, volleyball, cross enter into military service following graduation. Cadets who country, golf, and wrestling), band, dance team, drill team, choose to enter military service or college ROTC are eligible for cheerleading, poetry club, book club, hockey club, chess club, monetary and college credit incentives. The Pittsburgh Perry rock climbing, Think-A-Thon, student government, and theater. JROTC unit consistently receives high ratings, and qualified We also offer Peer Helpers, Perry Pearls and Perry Gents, candidates are also eligible for nomination to the service math league, Biotechnology program, and community service academies. Leadership, physical development, self-discipline opportunities. There is mentoring for each incoming ninth and good citizenship are stressed in this option. grader. Cadets wear uniforms (provided at no cost to students) one day per week. Students also may participate in a one week Advanced Placement Courses summer camp at Fort Dix, NJ that includes land navigation, • Calculus AB rappelling, aquatics and leadership instruction. • Chemistry • English 3 • English 4 Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities • Physics 1 In addition to their daily support for our students, Pittsburgh • US History Perry Traditional Academy parents also represent our school in varied forums including the Title I Parent Engagement Act and as Parent Representatives in the “Excellence for All” CTE Programs district committee. • Cosmetology • Culinary Arts • Health Careers • Information Technology

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 71 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Phillips K–5: Contact Information A Spanish Emphasis School 1901 Sarah Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Phone: (412) 529-5190 Fax: (412) 488-4200 Pittsburgh Phillips K–5, a Spanish emphasis school, is located on Sarah Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side community. The school houses a unique blend pps.k12.pa.us/phillips of neighborhood students and a Spanish International Studies Magnet. Phillips provides a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing the standards in each Dress Code: Standard discipline. The school’s instructional focus is writing across all content areas. Teachers work hard to differentiate instruction and maintain rigor across all content areas. Additionally, all students have opportunities to develop their computer skills. Phantom and Rainbow Awards acknowledge positive behavior Visit and reinforce school rules on a weekly basis. The Phillips Surprise, a monthly www.discoverpps.org acknowledgement for following the school’s focus on “Present, Prompt, for enrollment figures, start and Prepared, Polite, and Productive” includes activities such as ice cream end times, and other current parties and trips to the movies. information about our schools.

Our Spanish Magnet provides a challenging, communicative-based world language program in which students are expected to listen to and speak Spanish daily. Students in grades 3–5 also learn basic reading and writing skills. Our seven Spanish-proficient teachers assist students to acquire the Spanish language naturally through songs, games, and activities. Non-Magnet students also receive Spanish instruction and all students participate in various school-wide celebrations of the Spanish language. All students in the Magnet program have the opportunity to continue on to the 6th grade in the Pittsburgh Obama International Baccalaureate program as long as they apply by the magnet application deadline.

Extracurricular, Sports, Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities External Partnerships and Awards The Phillips PTO is a very active, productive, and incredibly Fiesta de la Paz Celebration, Think-A-Thon, chess club, organized group. They spearhead such activities as improving basketball, swimming, track, Opera Connections, Brashear the playground area, our monthly Market Day, Halloween and Art Partners, CitiParks Partnership, Phillips Surprise, Phantom/ Valentine’s activities, the Winter Workshop and many other Rainbow Awards, School District University Collaborative, fund-raisers and activities throughout each year. We are 5th Grade Camping Trip, Field Day, and Instrumental committed to continuing to work together to create more Music Program. green space around the school and playground.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 72 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Roosevelt PreK–5 Contact Information Primary: 200 The Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Phone: (412) 529-7788 At Pittsburgh Roosevelt, the focus is “Excellence for All.” The instructional Fax: (412) 885-7789 program is designed around the District’s comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education. The Instructional Focus of the school is reading Intermediate: 17 W. Cherryhill Street comprehension across all content areas. We are committed that all students will Pittsburgh, PA 15210 learn each day and in every classroom. The expectation at Pittsburgh Roosevelt is that all students can achieve. School policies, practices and curriculum are Phone: (412) 529-7780 designed to sustain the academic rigor of the school and to ensure that all Fax: (412) 885-7784 students are contributing members of the school community. Pittsburgh Roosevelt is a model of an exemplary school program that offers best practices and pps.k12.pa.us/roosevelt supports all students, regardless of ability, with the highest quality instruction and support in the least restrictive educational environment. Dress Code: Standard

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards At Pittsburgh Roosevelt, we offer two after school programs for students in grades 1–5. The Elect Student Works Program provides academic and recreational Visit www.discoverpps.org activities Monday through Thursday, 3 hours per day, following school dismissal. for enrollment figures, start and This program is provided FREE to all eligible children. At Pittsburgh Roosevelt, we end times, and other current offer an extended day YMCA Program on site. It begins immediately at dismissal information about our schools. and runs until 6PM daily, Monday-Friday. This is a state licensed after-school program. In addition to these after school programs, our students have opportunities to participate in our Art Club, Chess Club, Garden Club, SECTUM Committee as well as our 4th & 5th grade boys and girls basketball team.

In March 2009, Pittsburgh Roosevelt was chosen as only one of five schools in Pennsylvania to receive the Pennsylvania Department of Education Exemplary Inclusive Practices Award. The review team noted that Pittsburgh Roosevelt demonstrates high expectations and academic rigor for all students, including students with disabilities, and is a welcoming school for all children. The staff shows a level of commitment and work ethic that elicit academic achievement. There was a clear focus throughout the school that all students are expected to learn and be successful both behaviorally and academically.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities We have a very active PTO which holds several major fundraisers throughout the school year that support all students at Pittsburgh Roosevelt. The PTO sponsors a Fun Day each year for all students, as well as educational field trips throughout the school year.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 73 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8: Contact Information A STEAM Academy 1018 Peralta Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 529-4190 Fax: (412) 323-4192 Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8 is a partial STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Magnet located on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Pittsburgh pps.k12.pa.us/schiller Schiller’s mission is to ensure that all students are high school ready as well as Promise-Ready. Each student at Schiller has access to their own iPad Dress Code: Uniform throughout the school day to use for instructional purposes. Pittsburgh Schiller offers a new STEAM Exploration lab for all students. Students will have the opportunity to select from a plethora of innovative activities where they can explore various interests. Throughout the school year, students will keep a Visit portfolio of their work from all of their Project Based Learning labs. At the end www.discoverpps.org of the year, students are required to complete a presentation in order to showcase for enrollment figures, start and their best work from their labs. Students are also given an outlets to show their end times, and other current creative and athletic side by participating in stimulating after school activities, information about our schools. clubs, sports and intramurals. Schiller provides a caring and welcoming culture where all children can thrive.

Beginning with the 2015–16 school year, Schiller became a partial STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) magnet in grades 6–8, in addition to being a neighborhood school. The school’s partial magnet program has been successful in it’s first year, leading to the need for us to add additional 6th grade classes for the 2016–17 school year.

At the heart of our STEAM program, Schiller is combining several disciplines into project based learning. This type of hands-on learning is an innovative approach for students to gain a better understanding of how science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math relate to real world happenings. Schiller engages students in robotics, coding, programming, engineering design, drone creation and different areas of art. Students are learning content through hands-on projects and activities. Students learn real world skills that promote ownership, collaboration, and critical thinking. At Schiller STEAM Academy, we are preparing our students to be the next generation of innovative thinkers, workers, and makers.

Extracurricular, Sports, Schiller was on 1 of 57 schools in the country recognized for External Partnerships and Awards exceptional student achievement in 2015. Pittsburgh Schiller Pittsburgh Schiller provides students with numerous has also won other awards over the last few years including, extracurricular activities, sports and outstanding community Dr. Ben Carson Scholarships, African-American History partnerships to enrich student learning. Activities include Challenge Bowl Champions, Northside Attendance Challenge Yearbook, African-American History Challenge Bowl, Student Champions, Northside Spelling Bee Champion, Do The Write Council, and Minecraft Club. Schiller students are also afforded Thing awardees and many others. These awards showcase the opportunity to showcase their athletic talent in such sports our students’ talents both in and out of the classroom. as boys and girls cross country, basketball, soccer and girls cheerleading. Unique partnerships with AYD (Allegheny Youth Development), Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Carnegie Library, Andy Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Warhol Museum, Positive Spin, Carnegie Science Center with Parent involvement is an important aspect of the development the FAB LAB, United Way’s BE THERE attendance program, of children and the development of our school. Pittsburgh Urban Impact, STEM STARS, MYDC (Manchester Youth Schiller encourages parents to attend the Welcome Back Night Development Center), and Mercy and Turtle Creek Valley at the beginning of each school year to meet their child’s social groups round out Pittsburgh’s Schiller enrichment teachers. Parents are invited back each month to attend a opportunities for students. PSCC meeting, and encouraged to participate at any school- wide activity. Schiller ends the year with a Family/Community Schiller was recently named a National Title 1 Distinguished Night, where parents can view portfolios and student work, as School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the well as meet with community providers and attend the annual category of Student Growth. Science Fair. Lastly, parents are invited to attend our two music productions; a Winter Concert and Spring Musical.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 74 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh South Brook 6–8 Contact Information 779 Dunster Street Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Phone: (412) 529-8170 Pittsburgh South Brook 6–8 is a comprehensive middle school serving the Fax: (412) 572-8177 neighborhoods of Brookline, Bon Air, Carrick and Overbrook. A comprehensive middle school program is offered including a 90-minute communications block, pps.k12.pa.us/southbrook a 90-minute mathematics block, science, and social studies. Our academic programs are enhanced by classes in visual arts, instrumental music, and physical education. An array of Special Education services are provided to support the Dress Code: Standard individual needs of students including full inclusion for learning support students, Read 180, and an Emotional Support classroom. Students who qualify for gifted support services attend the district gifted center at Greenway on Wednesdays. Support services include a Developmental Advisor, a Student Assistance Visit www.discoverpps.org Program, and a partnership with Family Links. for enrollment figures, start and end times, and other current information about our schools. Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Student Council, newspaper, yearbook, chorus, band, color guard, dance team, majorettes, cheerleading, and National Junior Honor Society. Sports include after-school intramurals and interscholastic sports teams including volleyball, soccer, basketball, cross country, hockey, and wrestling. Partnerships include the Society for Contemporary Craft, G.R.E.A.T., Junior Achievement, and Manchester Craftsman’s Guild. South Brook offers student awards and recognition through DAR, SAR, the Gerwig Award, Student of the Month, Honor Roll, Student of the Month and Most Improved Student breakfasts, Perfect Attendance, and Titan Ticket Reward Activities.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities PSCC meetings are held monthly in which parents are eagerly asked to attend! Parents can serve as school volunteers and parents are encouraged to attend our many social events including our annual Pot Luck Social. Parent/teacher conferences can be scheduled by contacting the Main Office.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 75 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh South Hills 6–8 Contact Information 595 Crane Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Phone: (412) 529-8130 Pittsburgh South Hills 6–8 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Fax: (412) 572-8148 Beechview community. The core curriculum is enhanced by sequential world languages (French and Spanish), computer education, music, art and physical education. pps.k12.pa.us/southhills

Dress Code: Standard Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards South Hills is an English as a Second Language Program regional site. Students may participate in National Junior Honor Society, Good Friends Visit www.discoverpps.org Program, student council, band and orchestra, after-school tutoring and for enrollment figures, start and Homework Club, Chinese Club, Step Club, Hip Hop Club, Robotics Club, end times, and other current African Drums and Steel Drums Club, Musical Drama Club, and Chess Club. information about our schools. We offer the following sports: soccer, baseball, softball, and swimming. South Hills students have won awards at the Jackie Robinson Poetry Contest and the Citizens National Bank “Expression of Freedom” essay contest.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities School Volunteers and Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 76 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Spring Hill K–5 Contact Information 1351 Damas Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 529-3000 Pittsburgh Spring Hill K–5 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Fax: (412) 323-3008 Spring Hill community. Pittsburgh Spring Hill K–5 is the home of COMP MAN! and COMP DOG! The school hosts a VIP Ribbon Program that recognizes pps.k12.pa.us/springhill excellence in academics, citizenship, attendance, and behavior. We have school-wide behavioral “Shining Star” monthly awards, “I Read to the Principal” and “the Principal Says I’m a Math Wizard” programs, and the Caught Being Dress Code: Standard Good program. Title I services are provided to all students.

Extracurricular, Sports, Visit www.discoverpps.org External Partnerships and Awards for enrollment figures, start and Spring Hill also has Friday Clubs for chorus, intramural sports, 24 Challenge end times, and other current Math Game, our gardening project and the school newsletter. We have information about our schools. partnerships with ESB Bank, Sarah Heinz House, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Opera Connections, Spring Hill Civic Association, Reading is Fundamental Program, Carnegie Library’s BLAST Program, Mercy Behavioral Health, D.A.R.E., Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Discover Books, Strong Women Strong Girls, CitiParks, and The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parents can get involved with the PSCC, the Reading is Fundamental Program, Book Fairs, School Volunteers, the School Plan for Excellence Committee, Welcome Back to School Night, Fund Raisers, Take Your Mother/ Father to School Day, Winter Concert, Curriculum Nights, and more.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 77 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Sterrett 6–8: Contact Information A Classical Academy 7100 Reynolds Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: (412) 529-7870 Fax: (412) 247-7877 Pittsburgh Sterrett 6–8 is a neighborhood school and Classical Academy Magnet school located in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze community. Students who pps.k12.pa.us/sterrett live in the Minadeo feeder pattern do not have to apply to the Sterrett Classical Academy Magnet program. Students are encouraged to develop and refine skills in reading, writing, speaking, problem-solving and computer use while cultivating Dress Code: Standard an understanding and appreciation for the influence and contribution of various cultures to human history. Accelerated mathematics courses are available, as well as Spanish and German instruction and instrumental music. The curriculum focuses on classical history, incorporating interdisciplinary instructional activities Visit www.discoverpps.org in history with world language, literature, communication skills and the arts. for enrollment figures, start and This enriched study of history is superimposed on the standard middle school end times, and other current curriculum. information about our schools.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Individual and group research projects are encouraged and instruction in library use and study skills provided. At Sterrett, there is an emphasis on cognitive thinking skills, computer skills, and creative skills as all students are prepared to compete in the 21st century. We also have an Autistic Support classroom.

Students can participate in the PA Jr. Academy of Science, Think-A-Thon, National City Bank Essay Contest, Citizens Bank MLK Essay Contest, Peace On Earth Essay Contest, Math Counts Competition, Readers Make Leaders Club, Science Fair, Zulama, Smallabs, iPads for Blended Learning, Instrumental Programs, NJHS (National Junior Honor Society), Yoga Fitness club, Walking Club, Spanish Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club and Robotics.

Students may participate in city athletics like basketball, soccer, and softball. Our students contribute to the community through Stash the Trash Community Service, Redd-Up Pittsburgh Community Clean-Up, and community service at various senior citizens centers. We have a jazz ensemble, chess lessons, and chorus. Sterrett maintains a motivational partnership with CMU, PITT, Frick Park, Eye to Eye, the Pittsburgh Penguins and is affiliated with the Mt. Ararat Mentoring Program.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Parent School Community Council.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 78 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK–8 Contact Information 4801 Stanton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Phone: (412) 529-2040 Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK–8 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Fax: (412) 665-2042 Stanton Heights community. Pittsburgh Sunnyside provides a safe, healthy and accepting environment where students are encouraged by the school and pps.k12.pa.us/sunnyside community to reach their highest levels of achievement.

Dress Code: Standard Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Sunnyside is home of Spike, the Dragon. He inspires us and enhances our school spirit throughout the year. Sports lovers can join one of our sports teams Visit www.discoverpps.org at Sunnyside. In grades 4 and 5, we offer intramural activities and for our students for enrollment figures, start and in grades 6–8, we offer volleyball, soccer, basketball and cross country. end times, and other current information about our schools. We have several partnerships that enhance our student learning. We work with Mercy Behavioral Health and Family Links to provide mental health and family services. Mercy Behavioral sponsors our 5th grade students with Dancing Classrooms where all of our 5th graders learn ballroom dancing. We partner with the Carnegie Library Blast Program and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) to promote reading and we work with the Power Up Program to educate and encourage good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Our 1st and 2nd grade students have the opportunity to work with The Pittsburgh Ballet in their Creative Movement Program and our 2nd graders learn how to swim thanks to CitiParks. We also teach golf as part of the First Tee Program.

On Activity Day, students participate in various clubs such as: archery, robotics, ceramics, keyboarding, and yearbook. Club offerings change throughout the year and students may select the club they would like to join. After school, our middle grade girls have the opportunity to participate in STEM STARS which is sponsored by the YWCA and Science Center to promote, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Sunnyside has and after school YMCA Program until 6PM.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities School Volunteers and Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 79 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Weil PreK–5 Contact Information 2250 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 529-3840 Pittsburgh Weil PreK–5 is a school on the move! Pittsburgh Weil provides Fax: (412) 338-3848 standards-based and data-driven instruction, and learning is designed to meet students’ individual needs. Regardless of what you have “heard,” you should check out Pittsburgh Weil first hand. Our test scores continue to climb. The past pps.k12.pa.us/weil two years we have been recognized by the District for our growth in student achievement. Uniform Requirements Solid white, blue or yellow tops We offer a safe and welcoming atmosphere where respect and kindness and solid blue or khaki bottoms (pants, flourish. Our small size provides a great environment where every child and skirt, skort, jumper, or dress). family is known by name. Your child will receive the individual attention he/she deserves from a committed and energetic staff.

Visit www.discoverpps.org Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards for enrollment figures, start and At Weil, specific rituals and routines are followed throughout the school day. end times, and other current Academic safety nets are offered for students who need additional support. We emphasize developing good study skills and habits through programs like the information about our schools. Principal’s Book of the Month and the 25 Book Campaign for all students. In addition to a strong core academic program, students at Weil have many opportunities to participate in extracurricular programs, enrichment activities, sports, and a variety of school-sponsored events and assemblies. Some of the recent activities our students have participated in include Everybody Wins Book Club, instrumental music, D.A.R.E., Science Fair, city-wide Art Show, Carnegie Library BLAST, after-school tutoring, and team sports like basketball, cross country, and track.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities We offer a wide range of opportunities for parents and families to get involved at Pittsburgh Weil. We are fortunate to have a full-time Parent Engagement Specialist who serves as an important liaison between the home and the school. Families are invited to attend monthly events which address and promote a variety of topics including literacy, fitness, parenting, and mental health.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 80 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Westinghouse Contact Information Academy 6–12 1101 N. Murtland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: (412) 529-3940 Fax: (412) 665-4977 Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6–12 is a comprehensive institution that offers a variety of courses to meet the needs, abilities, and interests of its pps.k12.pa.us/westinghouse approximately 600 students. Westinghouse is proud of its rich history in the City of Pittsburgh. Westinghouse not only is fully committed to the advancement Dress Code: Uniform of the students academically, but we are fully aware of the need to provide our students with relevant and comprehensive social development. Upon completion of six years of coursework for students at Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6–12, students are able to receive professional licensures/certifications, science Visit and mathematics academy scholarships, and a fully accredited education that www.discoverpps.org will prepare our students for matriculation into any post secondary institution for enrollment figures, start and around the world. end times, and other current information about our schools.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Currently Pittsburgh Westinghouse has the following varsity sports teams: Football, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Volleyball, Co-ed Cross country, Boys Tennis, Boys Soccer, Co-ed Wrestling, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, Boys Track, and Girls Track.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6–12 currently CTE Programs collaborates with over 45 colleges, universities, community • Health Careers organizations, agencies, churches, and hospitals. The • Carpentry partnerships currently provide mentoring, community services, • Culinary Arts workforce development opportunities, tutoring, college • Health Careers preparatory classes, and certification/ licensures. Partnerships • Information Technology are currently established with the following agencies: Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Heinz, NEED, CORO, Homewood Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6–12 currently offers Children’s Village, Addison Behavioral Care, UPMC PHAT five Career and Technical Education comprehensive programs. program, YMCA, YWCA, East End Cooperative Ministries, All of the Career and Technical Education programs are fully Wesley Spectrum, Family Links, Centers for Victims of Violent accredited with Pennsylvania State and licensure/certification. Crimes, University of Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh Police Students who participate in these programs receive industry Department, Mt. Ararat, Future Educators of America, recognized training , professional development, internships, Children’s Hospital, Community Empowerment, Greater community service, field placements and job placement Valley Community Services, AmeriCorps, and University of opportunities. Pittsburgh Social Work Interns just to name a few.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Chaperone field trips, school activities and clearances. Parent Advanced Placement Courses Steering Committee, Title I Parent group, Parent Association • Biology for Seniors (fundraising), Right to Education Task Force, State • English 3 Parent Advisory Council (SPAC), Science and Math Academy • English 4 Parent Advisory committee, Business and Finance Advisory Committee, Culinary Arts Advisory Committee, and the Cosmetology Advisory Committee.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 81 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh West Liberty K–5 Contact Information 785 Dunster Street Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Phone: (412) 529-7420 Welcome to Pittsburgh West Liberty K–5. Our vision is to provide an Fax: (412) 571-7424 environment where each child is able to develop academically, emotionally, and socially to his/her fullest potential. Pittsburgh West Liberty Elementary is a K–5 Pittsburgh Public School located at the southern end of the city. We are pps.k12.pa.us/westliberty a comprehensive elementary school, with two classes of each grade level, one autistic support classroom, and two learning support classes. “Where Learners Dress Code: Standard Excel and Character Counts” is our motto. Pittsburgh West Liberty is the place where we are all learners—students, staff, and parents—working together toward excellence. Pittsburgh West Liberty has a dedicated and experienced staff, strong Parent School Community Council, a hardworking Parent/Teacher Visit www.discoverpps.org Organization, and concerned parents to help us to excel. Our students are for enrollment figures, start and respectful and hard-working. Pittsburgh West Liberty K–5 is a place where your end times, and other current learners will excel! information about our schools.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards To complement our strong academic programs, Pittsburgh West Liberty K–5 offers a growing range of extra-curricular activities such as: Safety Patrol, Eager Readers Club, peer tutors, track, basketball, intramurals for 4th and 5th graders, musical concerts, instrumental music lessons, and dancing classrooms.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities We have a very active PTO that collaborates with other schools’ PTO/PTA in the area. Throughout the year, the PTO raises money to support student activities including: a Harvest Festival with a pumpkin patch, 4th and 5th grade Harvest Dance, Chocolate Party, Cake Decorating Party, Holiday Sparkle Shop, Fun Day and grade level field trips. We also hold Family Nights to explain assessment reports and hold academic workshops for parents to prepare their children to be successful in school.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 82 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Westwood PreK–5 Contact Information 508 Shadyhill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Phone: (412) 529-6570 Pittsburgh Westwood is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Fax: (412) 928-6577 Westwood community. Pittsburgh Westwood is dedicated to providing every child with an opportunity to grow academically and emotionally through enriched pps.k12.pa.us/westwood activities and programs geared to promote thinking and learning. The instructional program is designed around the District’s comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, science, social studies, Uniform Requirements art, music and physical education. Strong emphasis is placed on attaining and White or baby blue collared surpassing the benchmarks in literacy and mathematics. oxford or polo shirt; khaki or navy pants, walking shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers. Tennis shoes are Extracurricular, Sports, permitted, belts are required. External Partnerships and Awards To provide the opportunity for our students to become well rounded individuals, Pittsburgh Westwood PreK–5 offers various sports and extra-curriculum activities to enhance our students’ educational experiences. Westwood PreK–5 provides Visit www.discoverpps.org after school tutoring to all eligible students in grades PreK–5. Our students are for enrollment figures, start and able to select from several activities including Student Council, Safety Patrol, end times, and other current instrumental music, chorus, Black History Bowl, Challenge 24, Science Olympiad, information about our schools. and Science Fair. 4th and 5th grade students participate in the annual track and field event held at South Stadium, and are able to attend an overnight team building/camping trip at Linsley. Current partnerships include Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, who each provide rewards for students. Other community partnerships include the YMCA-before and after school supervision, Family Links, Addison Behavioral Care, Oasis, and WIBSY. Several Westwood Students have won the Citizen’s Bank Expression of Freedom Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities Pittsburgh Westwood PreK–5 has a strong, active and diverse PTO which encompasses many families. The PTO conducts numerous fundraising activities, special award recognition ceremonies, and field trips for the students. PTO meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM in the school library. Other opportunities for parent/family involvement include, Meet the Teacher Night, Open House, Bring a Parent to School Day, Scholastic Book Fair, Holiday Shop, Breakfast with Santa, Kindergarten Round Up, Bring your Father to School Day, and classroom volunteers.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 83 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Whittier K–5 Contact Information 150 Meridan Street Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Phone: (412) 529-8211 Pittsburgh Whittier K–5 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh’s Fax: (412) 488-4255 Mount Washington community, guided by the motto “High Expectations-High Achievement-High Atop Mount Washington.” Pittsburgh Whittier is committed to achieving academic excellence and building strength of character within a warm, pps.k12.pa.us/whittier nurturing learning environment where ALL students can learn, achieve, and grow. Technology supports include iPad carts and a computer lab. Dress Code: Standard

A school-wide positive behavior program called “BUG” for “Being Unusually Good!” provides monthly incentives to students who demonstrate positive citizenship. This program is supported by the Parent Teacher Organization. A Visit www.discoverpps.org school-wide achievement recognition program called “Great Performances!” for enrollment figures, start and provides monthly incentives to students who demonstrate an increase in end times, and other current academic performance. This program is supported by the Parent School information about our schools. Community Council.

Extracurricular, Sports, External Partnerships and Awards Programs and Activities include School Spirit Days, Student Council, D.A.R.E., Strong Women, Strong Girls, Cub Scouts, Chess Club, Art Club, Boys and Girls Intramurals, POWER UP. Students participate in Carson Scholarship Essay Contest, Jackie Robinson Art and Writing Contest, RiverQuest, ALCOSAN, Career Day, Challenge 24.

External partnerships include Mt. Washington Community Lion’s Club, LeMont Restaurant, Educational Partnership, Carnegie Library, Reading is Fundamental, OASIS Tutors, Include Me from the Start.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities: Parent Teacher Organization, Parent School Community Council, and Parent Volunteers.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 84 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK–5 Contact Information 501 40th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Phone: (412) 529-8800 Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK–5 is a hidden gem nestled among the streets of Fax: (412) 623-8810 Bloomfield and Lawrenceville. Housed in a Nationally Historic landmark building, the school supports approximately 230 students. This current school year, Woolslair is a partial STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) pps.k12.pa.us/woolslair magnet in grades K–3 as well as a neighborhood school. The school’s partial magnet program will grow one grade at a time after the 2015–16 school year. Uniform Requirements: At its core, STEAM education combines several disciplines into project learning Plain solid white, yellow, light blue to help students gain a better understanding of how science, technology, or dark blue blouses, turtlenecks or engineering, the arts, and mathematics relate in the real world. Additionally, shirts with collars are required. Solid this program’s unique approach promotes hands-on learning, ownership, and navy or khaki (tan) jumpers, skirts, collaboration to help all types of learners succeed. slacks, or walking shorts. Note: Walking shorts are permitted during Woolslair’s STEAM magnet program is available by application for students who September, May and June. reside in any area of the city. Students who live in the Woolslair feeder pattern do not have to apply to the Woolslair magnet program.

Extracurricular, Sports, Visit www.discoverpps.org External Partnerships and Awards for enrollment figures, start and Woolslair offers an after school STEAM Club, an Art Club (grades K–2), an end times, and other current Energy Committee (grades 3–5), Student Council (grades K–5), and a Safety information about our schools. Committee (grades 4–5). We have partnerships with Bloomfield Garfield Corporation, St. Margaret Health Partnership, Mercy Behavioral Health, and Bloomfield Preservation Society. Students have frequently won the Ben Carson Scholarship.

Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities: Daily Community Family Meeting, Classroom Volunteers and Lunch/Recess Volunteers, PTO, Annual “Pastries for Parents.”

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 85 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Pittsburgh Online Academy 4–12 Contact Information 1400 Crucible Street Pittsburgh Online Academy is a full-time (from home) online school serving Pittsburgh, PA 15205 students in grades 4–12. As a stand-alone school in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Pittsburgh Online Academy is a Promise-eligible school. Our school Phone: (412) 529-3510 is the only cyber school with the eligibility for up to $40,000 from the Pittsburgh Fax: (412) 224-6040 Promise scholarship program.

pps.k12.pa.us/onlineacademy Any City of Pittsburgh resident NOT enrolled in Pittsburgh Public Schools entering grades 4–12 is eligible to apply directly with the Pittsburgh Online Academy. Students in grades 4–12 currently enrolled in the Pittsburgh Public Dress Code: Standard Schools can initiate the application process with Pittsburgh Online Academy.

We offer flexible learning options with personalized instruction. Our online Visit www.discoverpps.org curriculum is aligned with the PPS Core Curriculum. The majority of our course for enrollment figures, start and offerings are delivered using an asynchronous model. This allows each student end times, and other current to compete their coursework at their own pace and receive one-on-one support information about our schools. from a certified, highly-qualified teacher.

Students receive a laptop with wireless internet connectivity and have access to technical support. All new students complete a face-to-face orientation to develop effective skills and habits to be a successful online learner. Other face- to-face requirements include intervention support for struggling students, study groups, mentoring and state testing.

Extracurricular, Sports, Parent/Family Involvement Opportunities External Partnerships and Awards We encourage parents to take an active role by volunteering Students are eligible to participate in sports and activities at their services and expertise. Wide and diverse ranges of their neighborhood feeder school. opportunities are available for interested parents. We welcome all parents on a regular, as well as an occasional basis, to assist in daily school operations.

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 86 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Early Childhood Education Programs

The District offers preschool programs for children from three to five years of age. The programs are led by certified and experienced teachers and feature comprehensive services including education, health, mental health, special needs, social services and parent involvement. The program operates Monday–Friday, six hours per day. Our curriculum aligns with PA Early Learning Standards, and we have partnerships with community child care agencies. Call (412) 529-4291 or email [email protected] for information about program locations and eligibility. Over-subscribed programs are subject to a random lottery in the early spring of 2016.

Early Childhood Centers Address Student Times

Pittsburgh Allegheny Annex 810 Arch Street, 15212 9:15AM–3:15PM, Early Dismissal: 12:15PM Pittsburgh Arlington PreK–8 800 Rectenwald Street, 15210 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK–5 215 39th Street, 15201 8AM–2PM, Early Dismissal: 11AM Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK–5 810 Rockland Avenue, 15216 8AM–2PM, Early Dismissal: 11AM Pittsburgh Brookline PreK–8 500 Woodbourne Avenue, 15226 8:20AM–2:20PM, Early Dismissal: 11:20AM Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK–8 1550 Breining Street, 15226 8AM–2PM, Early Dismissal: 11AM Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Center 3799 Chartiers Avenue, 15204 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Children’s Museum 10 Children’s Way, 15212 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Classical 1463 Chartiers Avenue, 15220 8:30AM–2:30PM, Early Dismissal: 11:30AM Pittsburgh Concord PreK–5 2350 Brownsville Road, 15210 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Conroy Early Childhood Center 1398 Page Street, 15233 8:40AM–2:40PM, Early Dismissal: 11:40AM Pittsburgh Crescent Early Childhood Center 8080 Bennett Street, 15221 9:15AM–3:15PM, Early Dismissal: 12:15PM Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK–5 6200 Stanton Avenue, 15206 9:15AM–3:15PM, Early Dismissal: 12:15PM Pittsburgh Fulton PreK–5 5799 Hampton Street, 15206 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Grandview 845 McLain Street, 15210 8:30AM–2:30PM, Early Dismissal: 11:30AM Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK–8 1 Alger Street, 15207 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh King PreK–8 50 Montgomery Place, 15212 8:30AM–2:30PM, Early Dismissal: 11:30AM Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK–5 328 Lincoln Avenue, 15206 8:05AM–2:05PM, Early Dismissal: 11:05AM Pittsburgh Manchester PreK–8 1612 Manhattan Street, 15233 8AM–2PM, Early Dismissal: 11AM Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK–8 1290 Mifflin Road, 15207 9:15AM–3:15PM, Early Dismissal: 12:15PM Pittsburgh Miller PreK–5 2055 Bedford Avenue, 15219 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK–5 6502 Lilac Street, 15217 9:15AM–3:15PM, Early Dismissal: 12:15PM Pittsburgh Morrow 1611 Davis Avenue, 15212 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Peabody/Obama 515 N. Highland Avenue, 15206 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Roosevelt PreK–5 17 W. Cherryhill Street, 15210 8:00AM–2PM, Early Dismissal: 11:00AM Pittsburgh Sci Tech at Frick 107 Thackeray Street, 15213 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Spring Garden ECC 1501 Spring Garden Avenue, 15212 8:15AM–2:15PM, Early Dismissal: 11:15AM Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK–8 4801 Stanton Avenue, 15201 8:30AM–2:30PM, Early Dismissal: 11:30AM Pittsburgh Weil PreK–5 2250 Centre Avenue, 15219 9:10AM–3:10PM, Early Dismissal: 12:10PM Pittsburgh Westwood 508 Shadyhill Road, 15205 8:30AM–2:30PM, Early Dismissal: 11:30AM Pittsburgh Woolslair 501 40th Street, 15224 8:30AM–2:30PM, Early Dismissal: 11:30AM

Contact the Parent Hotline at (412) 529-HELP (4357) for information about program locations and eligibility.

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Kindergarten Registration Children who live in the city of Pittsburgh or Mt. Oliver must turn 5 no later than September 30 to be eligible for kindergarten. Full-day kindergarten is standard in all schools. Parents are asked to pre-register children for kindergarten no later than February at the school the child will attend. Please call the school for more information.

What to Bring State law requires all students who enter the public school system for the first time, at any grade, to provide the following information before being admitted: • Evidence of birth date (birth or baptismal certificate) • Complete and up to date immunization records (with dates) • Proof of residence (any two of the following: driver’s license, utility bill, tax statement, evidence of public assistance or social security). In addition, if you are enrolling your child in an early childhood education program such as Pre-Kindergarten or Head Start, you are also required to provide: • A copy of your child’s last physical and dental exams • Verification of income (i.e., pay stub, W2, or DPA printout) • Verification of identification of guardian

Where to Go Every City of Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver Borough resident is assigned to a school attendance area. The neighborhood school your child is assigned to attend is based on your address. If you know your child’s neighborhood school, please contact the school directly to arrange for enrollment. Contact information for schools is available in the School Directory on Pages 46–47. If you are unsure of your child’s assigned school, the Street Directory listing all School District residences is available under Schools on the District website at www.pps.k12.pa.us or by calling the Parent Hotline at (412) 529-HELP (4357). Many schools are not staffed during the summer. For assistance with enrollment before the school year begins, please contact the Parent Hotline at 529-HELP (4357).

Immunization Requirements Under Pennsylvania School Immunization Requirements, found in 28 PA Code Ch. 23, children in all grades (K–12) need to have at least the following vaccines. Proof of immunization must be provided by a written report showing immunization dates. If immunization is against religious or ethical beliefs, the parent must provide a signed document stating the reason. If immunization is not medically advisable, a physician must provide a medical exemption statement to the school nurse practitioner.

Vaccine K–12 Additional for 7–12

4 doses (1 dose must have been given on or after the 4th birthday). Tetanus Toxoid Note: If series is started after age 7, only 3 doses are required. 4 doses (1 dose must have been given on or after the 4th birthday). Diphtheria Note: If series is started after age 7, only 3 doses are required.

Polio 3 doses Measles 2 doses Mumps 2 doses Rubella 1 dose Hepatitis B 3 doses 2 doses (or written statement from physician/designee indicating Varicella month and year of disease or serologic proof of immunity)

Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) 1 dose Meningitis (MCV4) 1 dose

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Special education services are available in all schools, as well as services for students with other special needs. In addition, schools have specific services, supports, resource rooms, and classrooms located on-site. The Pittsburgh Schools District ensures that students with disabilities are not excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services, programs and activities. The District’s civil rights compliance statement appears on the back cover of this book. Students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans are encouraged to apply to Magnet programs.

Gifted & Talented Education Eligibility for gifted and talented programming may be determined as early as kindergarten. For information or questions, contact your building principal, Pittsburgh Gifted Center at (412) 529-3820, the CAS facilitator at your high school, or the Gifted Support Office at (412) 529-4051.

Early Intervention Parents of children who are at least two years, nine months but not yet five years of age may request a developmental screening and/or evaluation by contacting the Early Intervention Office at (412) 529-3960.

Special Education Centers When the Individual Education Plan team, including the parent/guardian, determines that a student needs a more restrictive school environment, one of the District’s three center school programs for students with disabilities may be considered.

Pittsburgh Conroy (Ages K–21): Serves students who need specially designed instruction in a Life Skills Support, Multiple Disabilities Support, or Autistic Support program for students ranging in age from 5 to 21 years. We are dedicated to the academic, vocational and social development of our students with disabilities. We strive to provide an enriching, challenging, inviting and nurturing environment that helps our students develop the necessary skills to transition from school to the community. We provide academic and vocational programming through individualized education programming (IEPs), adaptive curriculums, community partnerships, communication training and assistive devices. Community Based Vocational Experience is provided to secondary age students preparing for the transition to post-secondary placement. An Extended School Year Program (ESY) is offered during the summer for students that qualify for the services.

Conroy hosts a collaborative behavior program jointly staffed by the Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (WPIC) and Pittsburgh Public Schools. This program provides individualized treatment focusing on positive behavior supports and the development of social and functional communication skills while in an academic setting. This program is designed to meet the challenging and unique mental health needs of students dually diagnosed with an intellectual disability and other developmental disorders, psychiatric, and /or behavioral disorders

Pittsburgh Pioneer (Ages K–21): Serves students who need specially designed instruction in a Physical Support or Multiple Disabilities program. Pittsburgh Pioneer offers an intensive program driven by the students’ IEP in the following areas: cognitive, augmentative communications, speech & language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, hearing, vision, art, music, adapted physical education, pre-vocational workshop, CBI (Community-Based Instruction) and ADL (Activities of Daily Living).

Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy (Grades 3–12): Serves students who need specially designed instruction in an Emotional Support program. The program offers intense behavioral interventions in a highly structured learning environment as well as social skills training. The academic instruction is the general education curriculum along with skills of daily living.

Special Education Programs & Other Services Life Skills Support: The Life Skills Programs offer a productive learning environment designed to assist students with a variety of special needs. The primary focus is on developing life skills through teaching functional academics and daily living skills with a strong concentration on social skills.

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Special Education Programs & Other Services (continued) Autistic Support: The Autistic Support Programs offer highly structured settings dedicated to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We support students from grades K–21 using components of the TEACCH and VB methods.

Multiple Disabilities Support: The Multiple Disabilities Programs offers specialized educational programming for students with multiple needs.

Emotional Support: The Emotional Support Program offers intense behavioral interventions in a highly structured learning environment as well as social skills training. The academic instruction is the general education curriculum along with skills of daily living.

Speech and Language Support: Speech and language services may be provided in all buildings to students who present with a wide range of communication difficulties. The need for services is determined based upon formal and informal measures and team decisions based upon the student’s needs for accessing the curriculum. Please contact the building counselor or social worker for information on speech and language support.

Hearing Support: Hearing support services may be provided in all buildings to students who have been identified with a documented hearing loss and require specially designed instruction to access the curriculum. The need for services is determined based upon formal and informal measures and team decisions based upon the student’s needs for accessing the curriculum. More intensive hearing support is provided through a regional model at Langley K–8 and Brashear 9–12. Educational Interpreters and an educational audiologist are available as determined by the IEP team. For more information on hearing support please contact your school nurse.

Vision: Blind and Visually Impaired Programs are offered via itinerant services in each of our comprehensive and special school settings. The need for services is determined based upon formal and informal measures and team decisions based upon the student’s needs for accessing the curriculum. Students that require supplemental or full-time B/VI services may attend one of our regional visually impaired support classrooms at Sunnyside PreK–8 or and Brashear High School.

The teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired instructs students in blindness related skills that are found in the Expanded Core Curriculum that may include the following • Compensatory or functional academic skills, including Braille • Career education • Orientation and mobility • Use of assistive technology • Social interaction skills • Sensory efficiency skills • Independent living skills • Self-determination • Recreation and leisure skills

Assistive Technology Consultation: An assistive technology consultant is available to all schools to facilitate screenings, evaluations and trials, work with teams to acquire assistive technology, support the implementation and maintenance of assistive technology, provide training to parents, teachers and students, and develop strategies to facilitate access to the curriculum through technology strategies and tools. For more information on assistive technology please contact the building counselor or social worker.

Right to Education Task Force If you are a parent, relative or guardian of a child with any type of disability who receives special education services in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, you are invited to join the Right to Education Task Force or attend any of its meetings. The Right to Education Task Force is a parent-led group that meets monthly to provide updates on issues and topics that affect special education in the district. Members include parents, public agencies and school officials. Administrators from the Program for Students with Exceptionalities attend each meeting. The Right to Education Task Force monitors the delivery of special education services in district schools, addresses parent concerns, and communicates problems to the appropriate sources. The Right to Education is part of the state Local Task Force system, comprised of 29 parent-led task forces (one in each Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania). For more information, or to add your name to the Task Force mailing list, contact the Parent-to-Parent Special Education Helpline at (412) 529-2300 or e-mail [email protected].

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Pittsburgh Conroy: Multiple services offered for assigned students Pittsburgh Pioneer: Multiple services offered for assigned students Pittsburgh McNaugher: Multiple services assigned for students

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 92 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Additional Information

Transportation Children who live more than 1.5 miles from school in grades K–8 or more than 2 miles away from school in grades 9–12 are eligible for transportation services. If you have questions regarding transportation to and from your child’s school, please call (412) 529-8125.

Transportation for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students Any student who is a resident of the City of Pittsburgh or the Borough of Mt. Oliver, and attends either a Pittsburgh Public School High School or a private high school, is able to enroll and attend any Career and Technical Education program within his/her regional cluster. If a Career and Technical Education program is not at the school that the student currently attends, then the student may travel to another high school, within the same region, and attend the program.

To provide the means to travel between schools, a monthly bus pass will be issued to each student at the home school. Thus, a morning program student would be expected to arrive at their CTE School via PAT bus. At the end of the morning CTE program, students would use a shuttle bus to return to their home school. Afternoon students would travel by shuttle bus from their home school to the CTE program school mid-day. These students would then use a PAT bus to return home. Children who enroll in Signature CTE programs (see page 17) must attend school in that facility or in that regional cluster.

Non-Resident Students If you are not a resident in the City of Pittsburgh or the Borough of Mt. Oliver, and are interested in tuition rates for enrolling your child in Pittsburgh Public Schools, please call (412) 529-HELP (4357).

Tuition Waivers Children of Pittsburgh Public School employees who do not live within the City of Pittsburgh or Borough of Mt. Oliver may be eligible for tuition waivers to attend the Pittsburgh Public School that corresponds to the feeder schools of their parent/guardian’s place of work. If applying for a tuition waiver, acceptance to a program is only granted if space is available after City residents have been placed. This includes Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12.

English as a Second Language English as a Second Language (ESL) is an instructional program for students whose dominant language is not English. The program is designed to increase the English language proficiency of eligible students so they can achieve academic success. Call (412) 529-3516 for more information.

Offerings & Options Information Fair

Saturday, September 24, 2016 9AM–3PM at Pittsburgh SciTech 107 Thackeray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 93 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us Board of Public Education Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, Dr. Regina Holley, President (District 2) activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts Sylvia Wilson, First Vice President (District 1) and other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be directed to Terry Kennedy, Second Vice President (District 5) Dr. Dara Ware Allen, Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Title II Coordinator at 341 S. Belle eld Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Thomas Sumpter (District 3) 412.529.HELP (4357). Lynda Wrenn (District 4) Moira Kaleida (District 6) For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact The Of ce of Employee Cynthia Falls (District 7) Relations, 341 S. Belle eld Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Kevin Carter (District 8) 412-529-369. Carolyn Klug (District 9) Dr. Anthony Hamlet, Superintendent of Schools

NEW Magnet Program & CTE Information Fair: LOCATION IN OAKLAND! Saturday, September 24, 2016, 9AM–3PM at Pittsburgh SciTech 107 Thackeray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Important Dates: CAPA Application Deadline: October 21, 2016 at 5PM Lottery Application Deadline: December 9, 2016 at 5PM

You can now apply online! Go to www.pps.k12.pa.us/magnet (works on a computer, tablet or smartphone). Track the status of your application, receive con rmation and updates via e-mail, and view lottery results!

Board of Public Education 341 South Belle eld Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3516

Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) www.pps.k12.pa.us

Offerings and Options in Pittsburgh Public Schools 94 Parent Hotline: (412) 529-HELP (4357) | www.pps.k12.pa.us