High School Directory Fall 2021 Admissions Table of Contents
Letter from the Superintendent...... 3 Abraham Lincoln (NS)...... 44 Types of High Schools...... 4 Jules E. Mastbaum AVTS (CW)...... 46 High School Locations...... 5 Julia R. Masterman (SA)...... 48 School Progress Report (SPR)...... 6 Motivation(SA) ...... 49 Academic and Specialty Programs...... 7 Northeast (NS)...... 50 All-Academy High Schools...... 9 NE Medical, Engineering & Aerospace Magnet (SA)....53 Career & Technical Education (CTE)...... 10 NE Pre-Int'l Baccalaureate Diploma Prog (SA)...... 54 Athletics...... 18 Overbrook (NS)...... 55 Parkway Center City Middle College (SA)...... 56 HIGH SCHOOL DESCRIPTIONS Parkway NW HS for Peace and Social Justice (SA)...... 58 Academy at Palumbo (SA)...... 19 Parkway West (SA)...... 59 Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (SA)...... 20 Penn Treaty (NS)...... 60 John Bartram (NS)...... 21 Philadelphia for Girls (SA)...... 61 William W. Bodine HS for International Affairs(SA) .....22 Philadelphia Military Academy (CW)...... 63 Building 21 (CW)...... 23 A. Philip Randolph Career Academy (CW)...... 64 G.W. Carver HS of Engineering and Science (SA)...... 24 Paul Robeson HS for Human Services (CW)...... 65 Central (SA)...... 25 Roxborough (NS)...... 67 Constitution(CW) ...... 26 Walter B. Saul HS of Agricultural Sciences (SA)...... 69 Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)(SA) ...... 27 William L. Sayre (NS)...... 70 Murrell Dobbins Technical (CW)...... 28 School of the Future (CW)...... 71 Thomas A. Edison/John C. Fareira Skills Center (NS)....29 Science Leadership Academy (SA)...... 72 Samuel S. Fels (NS)...... 31 Science Leadership Academy – Beeber Campus (SA)...73 Frankford (NS)...... 32 South Philadelphia (NS)...... 74 Benjamin Franklin (NS)...... 33 Strawberry Mansion (NS)...... 76 Franklin Learning Center (SA)...... 35 Swenson Arts and Technical (CW)...... 77 Horace Furness (NS)...... 36 The LINC (CW)...... 78 Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) (SA)...... 37 The U School (CW)...... 79 Hill-Freedman World Academy (SA)...... 38 Vaux Big Picture (NS)...... 80 Kensington Creative & Performing Arts (NS)...... 39 G. Washington (NS)...... 82 Kensington Health Sciences Academy (NS)...... 40 G. Washington Int'l Baccalaureate Dipl. Prog (SA)...... 82 Kensington (NS)...... 41 West Philadelphia (NS)...... 84 Martin Luther King(NS) ...... 42 The Workshop School (CW)...... 86 Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet (SA)...... 43
CW = Citywide Admission High School NS = Neighborhood High School SA = Special Admission High School
SCHOOL DISTRICT OFSCHOOL PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT 2021 OF PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL 2020 DIRECTORY HIGH SCHOOL [to table DIRECTORY of contents] 2 Letter from the Superintendent
William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. Superintendent
September 2020
Dear Students and Family Members:
Now is the time for every 8th-grade student in Philadelphia to consider high school options for the 2021-2022 school year. The Directory of High Schools provides an overview of all high schools in The School District of Philadelphia including a summary of each school's programs, admissions requirements, and academic expectations.
The Directory of High Schools is just one resource to help with the high school decision- making process. To choose the best high school option, it is essential that students carefully consider their interests, career plans, standardized test scores, and grades. Students should talk with family members, school counselors, teachers, and other helpful adults. Visit schoolselect.philasd.org to learn more.
Students must complete the online application where they can select up to five schools. The online application will be available Friday, September 18, 2020. The deadline to complete and submit the online application is Friday, November 6, 2020, by 5:00 p.m.
The 2020 Philly High School Fair is officially going virtual! All Philadelphia middle school students are encouraged to visit the virtual Philly High School Fair that will be held via the web at www.phillyhighschoolfair.com. Students and their families will learn about the diverse array of schools, their programs, application requirements, and the deadlines to apply. It will serve as a one-stop-shop for all participating public, charter and private high schools to display promotional materials, videos, contact information and posted school-led virtual events. This is a great way for students to learn about their school of interest and what program(s) it has to offer.
Each Philadelphia student’s high school experience is a valuable and unique opportunity. For each student, the future is limitless. Please be sure to take advantage of all the opportunities to learn about our high school options and complete the online application beginning September 18, 2020 and before the deadline at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020.
Sincerely,
William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 20212020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 3 Types of High Schools
The School District of Philadelphia has three types of high schools School District of Philadelphia admission guidelines for (# of schools): neighborhood high schools (21), citywide admission schools with admission criteria: high schools (12), and special admission high schools (22). All eighth grade students must fill out a high school application, and can choose up 1. Admission decisions are made based on each school’s to five (5) schools or programs of any type in any combination. published entrance criteria. 2. The School District of Philadelphia shall deny the Students complete the application online by checking off that they admission of a nonresident student to any school plan to attend their neighborhood/feeder high school or by listing or academic program where such enrollment would school/ program name and code number in order of preference displace a resident student or require the district to from 1 (first choice) to 5 (fifth choice). Students who are not accepted incur additional costs. to their chosen schools or programs will be eligible to attend their neighborhood high schools. 3. The unique qualifications of an applicant may be considered to ensure that school communities Individuals with disabilities (IEP or Service Agreement) and English have members with diverse backgrounds and life Language Learners are encouraged to apply to all schools (including special experiences. Every effort is made to enhance equity and admission and citywide admission high schools). Admission criteria may be school diversity. waived for those students who, given accommodations, may be successful 4. Due to space limitations, not all qualified applicants may in requested schools, as determined by the appropriate school teams. be offered admission. Individuals with disabilities and English Language Learners are important parts of any school community. Remember that we seek, welcome, and 5. Illegal suspensions will not be considered when celebrate diverse student populations in all of our high schools. evaluating applicants.
Neighborhood Citywide Admission Special Admission (NS) (CW) (SA)
These high schools have an open These high schools accept Each of these high schools has admissions policy for students who have students from across the its own set of admissions criteria attended grade eight in the school’s city. City-wide schools do not related to attendance, punctuality, feeder pattern. Students from outside of have admission criteria and behavior, grades, and standardized the feeder pattern are also encouraged interested students are selected test scores. Students citywide may to apply for admission into the various through an impartial lottery apply to these special admission high college and career focused programs process. Please see the specific schools, after carefully considering within each high school. Please note school profile for additional the set of admissions criteria and that admission into the academic and admission requirements (e.g. their own scholastic record prior to specialty programs described on pages on-site interviews and/or an applying. 4–11 are based upon space availability. interest essay), if applicable.
• Bartram · 21 • Building 21 · 23 • Academy at Palumbo · 19 • Edison · 29 • Constitution · 26 • Arts Academy at Rush · 20 • Fels · 31 • Dobbins · 28 • Bodine · 22 • Frankford · 32 • Mastbaum · 46 • Carver Engineering and Science · 24 • Benjamin Franklin · 33 • Phila. Military Academy · 63 • Central · 25 • Furness · 36 • Randolph · 64 • Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) · 27 • Kensington · 41 • Robeson · 65 • Franklin Learning Center · 35 • Kensington Creative & Perf. Arts ·39 • Swenson · 77 • Girard Academic Music Prog. (GAMP) · 37 • Kensington Health Sci. Academy · 40 • The LINC · 78 • Hill-Freedman World Academy · 38 • King · 42 • The School of the Future · 71 • Lankenau · 43 • Lincoln · 44 • The U School · 79 • Masterman · 48 • Northeast · 50 • Workshop School · 86 • Motivation · 49 • Overbrook · 55 • Northeast Med/Eng/Aero Magnet · 53 • Penn Treaty · 60 • Northeast Pre IB Magnet · 54 • Roxborough · 67 • Parkway Center City Middle College · 56 • Sayre · 70 • Parkway NW for Peace & Social Justice · 58 • South Philadelphia · 74 • Parkway West · 59 • Strawberry Mansion · 76 • Philadelphia HS for Girls · 61 • Vaux Big Picture · 80 • Saul Agricultural Sciences · 69 • Washington · 82 • Science Leadership Academy (SLA) · 72 • West Philadelphia · 84 • SLA at Beeber · 73 • Washington IB · 82
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The School Progress Report (SPR) is an Key Features: Purpose and Use: innovative new tool designed to help us support, respond to, and improve our • The SPR looks at schools across • To identify and celebrate successes. schools. The SPR reflects our core belief multiple dimensions, reflecting that all students deserve to attend great and appreciating the richness and • To identify areas needing interventions schools and that we must hold ourselves complexity of the educational and supports. to a standard of educational excellence. experience. The SPR enables us to see whether we • To enable evidence-based decisions, are meeting this standard and to track • Among these domains, the SPR including about intervention, progress against our District’s anchor puts the most emphasis on student replication, and expansion. goals outlined in Action Plan v2.0. growth, reflecting our focus on and commitment to ensuring that all of our • To strategically focus resources for Note: The SPR data included in this students are learning. greatest impact on students. directory is for the 2018-19 school year, the most recent data available. • The SPR includes useful comparisons • To track progress against Action Plan within “peer group” schools that are v2.0 anchor goals. serving similar student populations.
• The SPR is a local management tool that is designed to be both fair and actionable.
Performance Domains and Tiers:
A school’s progress at the overall and domain levels is categorized into four performance tiers based on the percentage of possible points earned.
Domains Tiers: Overall Intervene A school’s overall score represents 0–24% of possible points its combined performance on the Achievement, Progress, Climate, and Watch College & Career (for high schools only). 25–49% of possible points School Progress Report (SPR) Overall SPR Reinforce Achievement 50–74% of possible points The Achievement domain measures Performance Tier...... Reinforce performance on standardized assessments, Model including the DRA, PSSA, Keystone Exams, Performance Tier by Domain: 75–100% of possible points and ACCESS for ELLs. Achievement...... Reinforce Progress Progress...... Watch The Progress domain measures growth on Climate...... Model standardized assessments and progress SAMPLE towards graduation (for high schools only). College & Career...... Intervene
Climate The Climate domain measures student engagement and school climate.
College & Career The College & Career domain measures college and career readiness and post- secondary outcomes.
More information at:https://www.philasd.org/performance/programsservices/school-progress-reports/
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 20212020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 6 Academic and Specialty Programs
Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment
Advanced Placement courses allow students who are Dual enrollment is when a student takes a college course academically prepared to pursue rigorous college- while enrolled in both high school and an Institute of level studies while in high school. Students who Higher Education (regardless of location, instructor type, score a 3 or higher on their AP exam have the ability or delivery method). to earn college credits for their coursework. Dual enrollment offers rigorous coursework and allows high Locations: City-wide school students to see what college courses are like and is one of many paths available for students to accrue college credit before high school graduation. American Studies Location: Dual enrollment opportunities are offered to high Students focus on a program that emphasizes the study through school juniors and seniors at many district schools. The location the American experience in partnership with the National of the colleges and universities vary Constitution Center, the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History and Ballard Spahr law firm. Human Services Location: Constitution Students of all abilities will be challenged to reach their highest potential via a rigorous and humanistic Career Academies approach in academics, arts, and athletics.
See full description in All-Academies High School section Location: Robeson on page 9.
Locations: Lincoln and Roxborough Integrated Sciences
Students at the Science Leadership Academy (SLA) will Creative and Performing Arts Programs learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and Students may focus on the visual arts, which may include reflection are emphasized in all classes. The SLA will provide drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and crafts; a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on and on the performing arts, which may include instrumental science, technology, mathematics, and entrepreneurship. music, vocal music, dance, and drama. Location: Science Leadership Academy Locations: Academy at Palumbo, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, Bartram, CAPA, Central, Fels, Frankford, Benjamin Franklin, Franklin Learning Center, Furness, GAMP, Girls, High International Affairs School of the Future, Hill Freeman, Kensington CAPA, Lincoln, Masterman, Motivation, Northeast, Overbrook, Roxborough, Students focus on international governments and South Philadelphia, Strawberry Mansion, Washington, and West world languages in partnership with the World Philadelphia (Please contact individual schools to ascertain Affairs Council. specific program offerings.) Locations: Bodine
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 20212020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 7 Academic and Specialty Programs (continued)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Medical, Engineering, and Aerospace Program Magnet
Students enroll in the International Baccalaureate Program, Students take college preparatory classes including a rigorous pre-university course of study that leads to an special courses focusing upon medicine, engineering, internationally recognized diploma. and aerospace technology and participate in the nationally known Project SPARC (Space Research Locations: Bodine, Central, Girls, Hill-Freedman, Northeast, Center) in a “school-within-a-school” setting. and Washington Location: Northeast Junior ROTC Programs Peace Academy Students participate in the United States Army, Air Force, or Navy Junior ROTC programs that promote Students take a rigorous academic program including the study patriotism and develop informed and responsible of peace, violence prevention, social justice, and learn conflict citizens, a high degree of personal honor, self resolution techniques, as well as problem-solving skills to effect reliance, individual discipline, and leadership. positive change locally and globally.
Locations: AIR FORCE: Edison and Swenson Location: Parkway Northwest ARMY: Frankford, Martin Luther King, Overbrook, Philadelphia Military Academy, Roxborough, and South Philadelphia NAVY: Benjamin Franklin
Middle College Program
Students will take a blend of high school and college level courses (up to sixty-one college credits), while affording them the unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry-recognized credentials and/ or an Associate’s degree upon graduation.
Location: Parkway Center City Middle College
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All-Academy High Schools
The School District operates two All Academy High Schools, Abraham Lincoln High School Abraham Lincoln and Roxborough High Schools. These two schools enroll every student into their choice of a Career • Ninth Grade Academy Academy, which may be a Career and Technical Education (CTE program) or a Career Themed Academy. Students are prepared • Academy of Professional Services for both college entrance, as well as the possibility of beginning their careers upon graduation from high school. – Business Pathway (CTE) What Are Career Academies? – Law Pathway Career academies are small, personalized learning communities • Academy of the Arts within a high school. Students enter the academy through a voluntary process; they choose which academy they wish to – Fine and Performing Arts Pathway participate in with parental knowledge and support. Students in a career academy take a mixture of career (usually one or – Horticulture Pathway (CTE) two) and academic (usually three or four) classes each year. Classes meet entrance requirements for four- year universities. • Academy of the Sciences Students develop knowledge in a given career pathway, and— in most academies— have opportunities to earn industry – Environmental Sciences Pathway certification relevant to the career academy. A career academy involves teachers from different subjects working together as – Health Related Technologies Pathway (CTE) a team. Staff teams, who often share common planning time, work together to implement the key features of the academy. Students may be grouped together for several periods every Roxborough High School day with a core group of teachers. This promotes a family-like atmosphere and results in close student-teacher ties. • Ninth Grade Academy - Freshman Academy A career academy includes the following essential elements: • Academy of Visual Arts Production – A small learning community supported by a local – Digital Graphic Design advisory committee; – Film & Video Production – A career theme that includes a college-prep curriculum and lead to industry certification; and – Web Design – Partnerships with employers, the community, and • Academy of Health Sciences & Research higher education. – Biotechnology By design, these three central elements of a career academy lead to a school that is rigorous and relevant. – Kinesiology These two high schools offer the following Academies: • Academy of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship – Business–Sports Marketing – Entrepreneurship – International Business–Finance
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 20212020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 9 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs of Study
CareerAbout and Technical CTE Education (CTE) programs are three-year programs of study that students enroll in as part of their high Architectural Drafting school career. Students study the specific technical theories, This instructional program prepares students to apply technical competencies, and skills that have been identified by industry knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, mathematical advisors and are taught in state of the art facilities that reflect concepts and communicative and technical skills, including CAD, current technology and equipment used in business and industry. combined with laboratory experiences, which are supportive to While enrolled in CTE programs, students also engage in a college the architect and the architectural engineer. This subject matter is preparatory academic curriculum. Upon graduation, students are concerned with developing plans for buildings and other structures prepared to transition to postsecondary educational opportunities using various building materials and creative layouts and designs (college, university, technical school and apprenticeship that are in keeping with the various building codes, zoning laws programs), and equipped with industry knowledge, credentials and other regulations and ordinances. The resulting effort must be and certifications that enable them to begin their career pathway in keeping with cost limitations as well as the client’s preference in multiple settings. Current programs offered to School District of to the style and plan with emphasis on the art form. The worker Philadelphia high school students are described below: assists the architect in inspections to make certain that the design is not altered and that the materials used agree with contract specifications, primarily in the field of building construction. Accounting and Financial Services Industry Certifications: OSHA 10, Autodesk This instructional program is designed to provide technical NOCTI: Architectural Drafting administrative support to professional accountants and Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA other financial management personnel. Students learn to use Location: West Philadelphia generally accepted accounting principles through the use of computerized accounting formats to complete the steps of the accounting cycle for various forms of business ownership; verify Autobody Collision Repair and enter details of transactions from source documents into This instructional program prepares students to apply technical journals; post transactions to accounts; summarize details of knowledge and skills to repair damaged automotive vehicles separate ledgers by transferring data to general ledgers; balance such as automobiles and light trucks. Students learn to examine records and compile various financial statements and reports; damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs. Following industry prepare withholding, social security, and other tax reports. recognized I-CAR procedures, they will learn to repair dents; Industry Certifications: IRS Basic IRS Tax Interviewer, remove and replace excessively damaged fenders, panels, grills, Microsoft Office Specialist, QuickBooks Certified User and bumper assemblies; replace or repair upholstery, accessories, NOCTI: Accounting Basic electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and CTE Student Organization: DECA glass. Theory includes vehicle design and construction, structural Locations: Lincoln and Washington straightening, surface preparation, safety and restraint systems, and use of power and hand tools. Basic welding techniques of Mig, spot, and plastic are also taught. Students refinish Animal Sciences repaired surfaces in a paint booth and learn to apply primer, Animal Science students focus on the sciences behind animal finish, and clear coats of paint. Students will practice hands-on production and health, in terms of both large and small color sanding, polishing, cleaning and detailing techniques. animals. In addition to instruction in equine science, dairy and Industry Certifications: I-CAR, S/P2, EPA Section 609 beef production and caring for sheep, students will learn pre- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling veterinary skills relevant to smaller lab and companion species. NOCTI: Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Students gain experience on an actual working farm located at Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA the high school. Education in animal science prepares students Locations: Edison, Randolph, Swenson, and Workshop School for opportunities in such areas as animal breeding, food and fiber production, nutrition, animal agribusiness, animal behavior and welfare, veterinary technology, research, and biotechnology. Industry Certifications: PEACCE NOCTI: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success Career and Technical Student Organization: FFA Location: Saul
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 10 Automotive Technology customer service and management skills required to become This instructional program prepares students to apply technical qualified professionals in this exciting industry. In addition, students knowledge and skills in repairing and maintaining all types intern in barbershops to gain valuable on-the-job training and of automobiles and light trucks. Hands-on practice includes experience. Instruction is designed to qualify students for the safety rules, use of personal protective equipment, professional PA State Board of Barber Examiners licensing examination. shop practices and use of hand and power tools. This program Industry Certifications: PA State Board of Barber Examiners, includes instruction in the diagnosis and testing, including First Aid, CPR, AED computer analysis, of malfunctions in and repair of engines, NOCTI: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success fuel, electrical, cooling, brake systems, drive train, steering Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA and suspension systems. Students learn to adjust and repair Location: Dobbins individual components and systems such as cooling systems, computerized engine performance, fuel system, air conditioning and braking components and includes the use of technical Biotechnology repair information and the state inspection procedures. Modern Students in this program will make the connections between equipment is used in a true auto shop environment. their science courses and potential solutions to various Industry Certifications: S/P2; Valvoline Motor Oil Basics, problems of our modern world. Students will explore genetics, EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, PA microbiology, DNA structure and function, forensics, bioethics, Safety and Emissions Inspector and instrumentation through hands-on, real-world labs and NOCTI: Automotive Mechanics Technology PA experiments. Students will master basic skills like preparing Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA solutions and using transfer pipets to cutting edge techniques Locations: Edison, Mastbaum, Randolph, Swenson, and in cell culturing, protein isolation and purification, separation Workshop School procedures, chromatography and gel electrophoresis. Graduates of Biotechnology programs will be prepared for entry-level research careers, and those who choose advanced education Baking and Pastry Arts will find that the pharmaceutical, environmental technology Baking and pastry arts programs provide students with and food industries as well as the medical field rely greatly on practical hands on experience and basic theoretical training biotechnology for creating and improving various products. in desserts, pastries, candies, decorative work, specialty or Industry Certifications: OSHA Healthcare artisan breads, high volume production and food marketing. A NOCTI: Biotechnology students’ career path may also include cruise ship buffets, resort Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA banquets, candy production, special occasion and wedding Locations: Dobbins and Roxborough cake decorating, restaurant production of desserts and breads, chocolate artistry, buffet and plated desserts, classical and European pastries, pastry showpieces and competition pastries. Business Administration Industry Certifications: ServSafe Food Handler and Manager This instructional program is designed to prepare students to NOCTI: Retail Commercial Baking learn and work within various business and office/administrative Career and Technical Student Organization: DECA operations by introducing students to the latest Microsoft Location: Swenson Office Suite that will prepare students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams. Students will gain an understanding of the business/office structure and Barbering how it relates to various types of business organizations, and This instructional program prepares individuals to shave and trim students will begin to develop the skills needed to succeed as facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give future employees in various office-related organizations. facial and scalp massages, apply skin treatments, and to prepare Industry Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) for licensure as professional barbers. Instruction includes facial NOCTI: Administrative Assisting PA shaving; beard and mustache shaping and trimming; shampooing; Career and Technical Student Organization: FBLA/DECA hair cutting; hairstyles and styling art; facial treatments and Locations: Dobbins, Franklin Learning Center, Furness, King, massage; chemical applications; hair and scalp anatomy and Lincoln, Mastbaum, and Roxborough physiology; hairpiece and toupee fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer service; and shop business practices. Salon and product management, including record keeping and Carpentry customer relations, is a focus of the curriculum. Students also This instructional program prepares students to apply receive instruction in providing services to chronically ill and technical knowledge and skills to layout, fabricate, erect, special needs clients and explore potential careers in the Health install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and Industry. To adequately prepare students for employment in this power tools. This program includes instruction in common industry, these programs adhere to all ethical and professional systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, standards of the industry, as mandated by the PA State Board blueprint reading and finish carpentry techniques. of Barber Examiners. Under the supervision of a licensed and Industry Certifications: OSHA 10, HBI/ Residential credentialed instructor, students participate in the operation of Construction Academy Certifications a school-based barbershop and cater to real clients to gain the NOCTI: Carpentry Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA Locations: Mastbaum and Swenson
CTE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 11 Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Construction Technologies This CADD program with an industrial focus is designed to prepare This instructional program prepares individuals to apply students to apply technical knowledge and skills as each relates knowledge and skills in the construction technology field. to gathering and translating of data or specifications including Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas basic aspects of planning, preparing and interpreting mechanical, associated with building construction such as carpentry, masonry, chemical, structural, civil, pneumatic, marine, electrical/electronic, plumbing, heating and electrical. Instruction includes but topographical and other drawings and sketches used in various is not limited to blue print reading; cost estimating; uses of engineering fields. Instruction is designed to provide experiences hand and power tools; cutting, fitting, fastening and finishing in drawing and CAD; the use of reproduction materials, equipment various materials; and applying technical specifications and and processes; the preparation of reports and data sheets for knowledge concerning the physical properties of materials. writing specifications; the development of plan and process charts Industry Certifications: Forklift Operator, OSHA 10, HBI/ indicating dimensions, tolerances, fasteners, joint requirements Residential Construction Academy Certifications and other engineering data; the development of models; and NOCTI: Building Construction Occupations drafting multiple view assembly and sub-assembly drawings as Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA required for manufacture, construction and repair of mechanisms. Location: Randolph Industry Certifications: Autodesk, OSHA 10 NOCTI: Drafting and Design Technology PA Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA Cosmetology Location: Benjamin Franklin This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills related to experiences in a variety of beauty treatments including the care and enhancement of the Computer Supports Systems Technology condition of hair, complexion and hands. Instruction includes This instructional program prepares students to apply basic training in giving shampoos, rinses and scalp treatments; hair engineering principles and technical skills in support of styling, setting, cutting, dyeing, tinting and bleaching; permanent professionals who use computer systems. This program includes waving; facials; manicuring; and hand and arm massaging. instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, salon and product problems of specific computer application, component and management, including record keeping and customer relations, system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and is a focus of the curriculum. Students also receive instruction software problem diagnosis and repair and report preparation. in providing services to chronically ill and special needs Industry Certifications: CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA clients and explore potential careers in the Health Industry. To A+ adequately prepare students for employment in the Hair & NOCTI: Computer Technology/ Computer Systems PA Beauty Industry, these programs adhere to all ethical and Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA professional standards of the industry as mandated by the PA Locations: Kensington and South Philadelphia State Board of Cosmetology. Under the supervision of licensed and credentialed instructors, students participate in the actual operation of school-based salons and cater to real clients to Computer Systems Networking gain the customer service and management skills required This instructional program focuses on the design, implementation, to become professionals in this exciting industry. In addition, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and students intern in salons to gain valuable on-the-job training associated software. It includes instruction in operating systems and experience. Instruction is designed to qualify students for and applications; installing new hardware and software systems or the PA State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. components; identifying the causes of networking problems; using Industry Certifications: PA State Board of Cosmetology diagnostic testing software and equipment; and troubleshooting. License, First Aid, CPR, AED Industry Certifications: Microsoft Technology Associate, NOCTI: Cosmetology PA CompTIA Network+ Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA NOCTI: Computer Systems Networking PA Locations: Dobbins and Edison Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA Locations: Dobbins, Swenson, and West Philadelphia
CTE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 12 Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education and Childcare This instructional program prepares students for employment This instructional program prepares students for a variety of related to institutional, commercial or self-owned food occupations in childcare and guidance often under the supervision establishments or other food industry occupations. Instruction of professional personnel in child or day care centers. This and specialized learning experiences include theory, laboratory program includes instruction in growth and development; and work experience related to planning, selecting, preparing and nutrition; program planning and management; safety; behavior serving of quality food and food products; nutritive values; use and guidance; play activities; child abuse and neglect; parent-child care of commercial equipment; safety; and sanitation precautions. personal relationships; learning experiences for children; and Instruction skills are provided to individuals desiring to become laws, regulations and policies relating to childcare services. employed in all areas of the food service industry at entry level. Industry Certifications: Infant & Child CPR, CDA (Council for Industry Certifications: ServSafe Food Handler and Manager Professional Recognition), Babysitting & NOCTI: Culinary Arts II - Cook Childcare (American Red Cross) Career and Technical Student Organization: DECA NOCTI: Childcare and Support Services PA Locations: Dobbins, Edison, Frankford, Benjamin Franklin, King, Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA Mastbaum, Randolph, South Philadelphia, Strawberry Mansion, Location: Parkway West Swenson, and Washington Electrical and Power Transmission Dental Assisting Installation This instructional program prepares students to function effectively This instructional program prepares students to apply technical as an integral member of the dental health team. The practitioner knowledge and skills necessary to install, operate, maintain will perform chair-side assisting, related office duties, selected and repair electrically-energized residential, commercial and dental office laboratory procedures and dental radiography under industrial systems, and DC and AC motors, controls and electrical the supervision of a licensed dentist. The planned courses should distribution panels. Instruction emphasizes practical application include instruction in universal precautions, OSHA regulations, of mathematics, science, circuit diagrams and use of electrical communications skills, computer literacy, psychology, anatomy and codes and includes blueprint reading, sketching and other subjects physiology, microbiology and nutrition. Dental Science instruc- essential for employment in the electrical occupations. Reading tion shall include content in dental materials, dental radiography, and interpretation of commercial and residential construction oral anatomy, histology, oral embryology, oral pathology and wiring codes and specifications, installation and maintenance of therapeutics. Clinical science should emphasis the principles and wiring, service and distribution networks within large construction application of office management, chair-side assisting, dental complexes are also critical components of the program. emergencies and legal/ethical aspects of dental practice. Clinical Industry Certifications: OSHA 10, HBI/ Residential practice is an integral part of the program designed to perfect Construction Academy Certifications students’ competence in performing dental assisting functions. NOCTI: Electrical and Power Transmission Installers PA Industry Certifications: BLS Healthcare Provider CPR & AED Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA (American Heart Association), ICE Infection Control (Dental Locations: Edison, Mastbaum, and Swenson Assisting National Board), First Aid, HIPPA, OSHA Healthcare, Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) NOCTI: Dental Assisting Electronics Technology/Automated Systems Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA This instructional program instructs students to apply basic Location: Kensington Health Sciences electronic principles and technical skills to the production, calibration, estimation, testing, assembling, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment. Emphasis is on Digital Media Production passive components and solid-state devices; digital circuits; Instruction in this program includes, but is not limited to, computer optoelectronic devices; operational amplifiers; audio and RF system set-up and maintenance, operate basic computer and amplifiers; oscillators; power supplies; and AM, FM and PCM communication applications, design, layout of graphic and modulators. Knowledge is acquired through theoretical instruction, multimedia images, photography, website, video and/or audio experimentation and hands-on activities. Instruction will develop design, and production. Students also learn to set up and operate basic levels of knowledge, understanding and associated audio and video equipment, including microphones, speakers, skills essential for entry-level employment in communications, video screens, video monitors and recording equipment. Digital industrial electronics, digital processing, robotics, avionics, Media Production specialists provide services in a variety of areas biomedical technology and other electronics occupations. associated with typography, web and graphic design, video, audio, Industry Certifications: NAMA (National Automatic television production, animation and photography. Students in Merchandising Association), OSHA 10, this program will be exposed to a variety of skill areas in order NOCTI: Electronics to specialize in a related career, such as Graphic Design, Web Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA Design, Videography, Photography and Digital Animation. Location: Randolph Industry Certifications: Adobe Certified Associate NOCTI: Communications Technologies PA Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA Locations: CAPA, Dobbins, Kensington CAPA, Northeast, Overbrook, Roxborough, Swenson, and West Philadelphia
CTE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 13 Emergency Medical Technician Fashion Design The Firefighter Training Academy prepares students for certification This instructional program introduces students to a wise range of and careers as Emergency Medical Technicians and Firefighters. A career pathways associated with clothing and textile management, program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of production and services. The program includes, but is not limited to, physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies construction, fabrics and fabric care, pattern design, principles in in pre-hospital settings and to supervise ambulance personnel. clothing construction and selection, fitting and alterations of ready- Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT to-wear garments, custom tailoring and clothing maintenance. procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue Students learn fashion merchandising and apparel retail operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; management , along with knowledge of how to develop, analyze equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, and implement sales strategies. Instruction covers retail buying monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and practices, inventory control and cost control analysis. Throughout preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication the program students are encouraged to challenge their creative and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, artistic skills to design, produce and showcase their talents. and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations. Industry Certifications: Fashion, Textiles and Apparel, First Industry Certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, EMT, Hazmat Aid, CPR and AED Operations, Hazmat Awareness NOCTI: Apparel and Textile Production and Merchandising NOCTI: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success Career and Technical Student Organization: DECA Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA Location: Dobbins Location: Randolph Film & Video Production Engineering Technologies This instructional program introduces students to the art and This instructional program prepares individuals to apply science of Digital Film & Video Production. Students learn several knowledge and skills in the engineering field. Instruction is types of media productions while developing a full understanding of provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with hardware, software and the equipment necessary for delivering engineering such as civil engineering, electrical and electronic effective presentations for business, industry and entertainment. engineering, electromechanical in-strumentation, industrial Instruction includes training in concept design, screen writing, video production and mechanical engineering. It includes, but is not production, television production, audio production, electronic limited to safety, ethics, power, problem solving, teamwork, computer imaging, editing, cable television, DVD authoring, engineering graphics, automated systems, fundamental electronics, and presentation technology. A variety of updated computer manufacturing systems, civil, mechan-ical, structural, engineering software applications are taught including Adobe Premiere, Adobe principals and practices introduction to robotics, advance Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Final manu-facturing as well as adhering to the STEM initiative. Draft and Microsoft Power Point. Using state-of-the-art digital Industry Certifications: Autodesk Certified User technology, students will apply their knowledge to create quality NOCTI: Engineering Technologies PA media productions for cable and television broadcast, DVD, the Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA web, corporate video-based communications and computer-based Locations: Carver, Kensington, Science Leadership Academy, presentation technology. This program will enhance students’ Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, and Swenson computer literacy and communications skills, as well as a personal portfolio in preparation for college, business and employment. Industry Certifications: Adobe Certified Associate Facility and Property Maintenance NOCTI: Television Production This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA knowledge and skills to keep a building functioning, and to serve a Locations: Edison, Lincoln, and Science Leadership Academy variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes. Instruction includes the basics of carpentry, millwork, plumbing, painting, glazing, electricity, plastering, welding, Food Processing Sciences minor sheet metal, concreting, bricklaying, tile setting, hardware Students in this program study food systems from “Farm usage, heating, ventilation, waterproofing, roofing and record to Table”- considering the production, processing, and keeping. There is a heavy emphasis on maintaining production preparation of safe, nutritious and enjoyable food products lines and manufacturing systems for today’s modern workplace. for the world's surging population. The sciences underlying Industry Certifications: OSHA 10, HBI/ Residential the program include food chemistry and microbiology, food Construction Academy Certifications preservation and safe handling and nutrition. Students also NOCTI: Building/Property Maintenance PA consider food labeling and packaging materials, sensory Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA evaluation of products and cultural practices that are directly Location: Dobbins and Benjamin Franklin linked to the production and consumption of food products. Industry Certifications: ServSafe Handlers; ServSafe Managers NOCTI: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success Career and Technical Student Organization: FFA Location: Saul
CTE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 14 Graphic Design and math teachers will be coordinated and deemed essential This instructional program provides students with the knowledge, for students to successfully reach their career objectives. skills, and a portfolio needed to successfully tackle the challenges Industry Certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid, HIPPA, Personal of college instruction or to pursue a career as a freelance Graphic Care-Direct Care Staff Person (PA Dept. of Human Services), Designer. This industry requires the use of specialized OSHA Healthcare software, such as Adobe Creative Suites, combined with NOCTI: Health Assisting creativity, design, and problem-solving skills to create Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA visual messages and communication. The program focuses Locations: Edison, Kensington Health Sciences, Lincoln, King, on developing the creativity and software skills necessary Mastbaum, Overbrook, Randolph, Robeson, Sayre, South to be competitive in the field of Graphic Design. Philadelphia, and Swenson Students also learn the principles, materials, and skills necessary to bring a design problem to a logical solution. During the course of their instruction, students concentrate on developing Horticulture an understanding of design fundamentals. Using state-of- Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the the-art digital technology, students participate in activities art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. It like the State Computer Fair and other competitions that give includes the cultivation of grasses and ornamental trees and students the opportunity to apply these principles to a variety plants as well as medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, of design problems. Course coverage includes visual design herbs, flowers and sprouts. It also includes plant conservation, concepts, color theory, drawing, typography, print production, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, advertising, corporate design, publications design, packaging and arboriculture. Coursework emphasizes botany, soil design, website design and photography. Computer design skills science, entomology, greenhouse production, floral and are integrated into various subjects throughout the program. landscape design and working with hardscaping materials. Industry Certifications: Adobe Certified Associate Industry Certifications: Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist NOCTI: Commercial and Advertising Art PA Associate Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA NOCTI: PA Applied Horticulture Locations: Dobbins, Edison, Mastbaum, and South Philadelphia Career and Technical Student Organization: FFA Locations: Lincoln and Saul Health Information Records Technology This instructional program prepares students to classify medical Hospitality and Tourism Management information and prepare records under the supervision of a The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program is an medical records administrator. This program includes instruction instructional program that prepares students in a variety in medical records science, medical terminology, record of marketing and management functions and operational classification, user needs, indexing, special records systems, responsibilities associated with a wide variety of careers within computer operation and management of information systems. the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. Students will Health occupation core instruction includes planned courses in be instructed in the areas of resort management, personal medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication development, housekeeping, communications, front office skills, ethics and applicable laws and regulations. Clinical operations, leadership, guest services, sales, financial processes, education is an integral part of health occupations education. food and beverage service, facilities management, property Industry Certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid, HIPPA, Personal safety/security, and other occupational activities that will develop Care-Direct Care Staff Person (PA Dept. of Human Services), the student in the necessary competencies for employment OSHA Healthcare in the growing industry of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism. NOCTI: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success Industry Certifications: Certified Hospitality and Tourism Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA Management Professional (American Hotel and Lodging Location: Mastbaum Association) NOCTI: Hospitality Management-Lodging Career and Technical Student Organization: DECA Health-Related Technologies Locations: Frankford High School This instructional program prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the health occupations. Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with health occupations such as health and medical services, pharmaceutical and medical instruments and supplies. Instruction includes but is not limited to foundations of health (medical terminology); anatomy and physiology; legal, ethical and economic aspects of health care; clinical laboratory procedures; basic health occupational skills; aseptic techniques; OSHA regulations; and infection control. Clinical education is an integral part of the program. Science and math taught by certificated science
CTE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 15 Logistics, Materials and Plumbing Technology Supply Chain Management This instructional program prepares individuals to practice as This instructional program prepares individuals to manage and licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge, safety and coordinate logistical functions in an enterprise and to undertake skills to lay out, assemble, install and maintain plumbing fixtures the responsibilities associated with receiving, storing, shipping, and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cool- controlling and distributing products and materials and the ing, drainage, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing various systems and record keeping pertaining to these operations. systems in home and business environments. Includes instruc- Students will be instructed in the use of storage space, inventory tion in source determination, water distribution, waste remov- control and shipping and receiving practices; equipment such as al, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, forklifts, conveyors, hand trucks, carts and other devices used to blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, brazing and solder- transport materials and/or supplies to various destinations; and the ing, plumbing inspection and applicable codes and standards. various types of packaging techniques necessary for safe transport Industry Certifications: OSHA 10, HBI/ Residential of goods. Students will learn the many types of documents Construction Academy Certifications, PHCC (Plumbing, used in logistics such as purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, Heating & Cooling Contractors Association) requisitions, quotations, etc. Students will also be instructed in the NOCTI: Plumbing Technology PA areas of transportation and traffic, which will cover freight rates Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA and tariffs, freight classification rules and freight rate analysis. Location: Edison and Mastbaum Industry Certifications: Forklift Operator (National Safety Council), OSHA 10 NOCTI: Logistics Technology Precision Machine Tool Technology Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA This instructional program is designed to prepare students to Location: Edison 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 machin- Medical/Clinical Assistant ing. Emphasis is placed upon bench work and the operation of This instructional program prepares individuals to assist physicians lathes, power saws, shapers, milling machines, grinders, drills by performing functions related to both administrative and clinical and computer operated equipment (CNC/CIM). Instruction also duties of a medical office. Administrative components of instruction includes the use of precision measuring instruments such as include telephone technique, insurance, accounts, reports, medical layout tools, micrometers and gauges; methods of machining records, computerized fiscal management, medical transcription and heat treatment of various metals; blueprint reading; and and word processing. The clinical aspects of the program provide the layout of machine parts. Instruction prepares students to instruction in examination room techniques, aseptic practices, operate all types of hand and computer controlled machines. infection control, care of equipment and supplies, CPR and first aid, Industry Certifications: OSHA 10, NIMS (National Institute laboratory orientation and the use of biomedical equipment. The for Metalworking Skills) curriculum includes planned courses in anatomy and physiology, NOCTI: N/A – Students take NIMS exam universal precautions and OSHA regulations, medical terminology, Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA medical law and ethics, psychology, communications, introduction Location: Benjamin Franklin to pharmacology, medical assisting skills and clinical practice. Industry Certifications: Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), OSHA Healthcare, HIPAA, CPR, AED, First Aid, Personal Care- Solar Power Technologies Direct Care Staff Person (PA Dept. of Human Services) “Bright Solar Futures” is a three-year CTE program that prepares NOCTI: Medical Assisting students for career opportunities in the solar energy and energy Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA efficiency industries. Students will begin by exploring the foun- Location: Franklin Learning Center dational concepts of renewable energy, energy efficiency and construction safety practices. Then, through a blend of classroom learning, hands-on training in a state-of- the-art lab, field trips, and Natural Resource Management instructional visits from subject matter experts, they will learn how The Natural Resource Management program is designed to help to manage and design solar projects, and how to perform solar students understand issues associated with the management of installations- including electrical fundamentals and weatheriza- natural resources for their highest and best uses for society, while tion and related building work. Additionally, students will develop maintaining the integrity of ecological systems. Instruction covers understandings of the evolution of the solar energy industry and the biological, chemical and physical characteristics of a wide component technologies, and the business and financial implica- range of natural resources (eg: soils, vegetation, water, air and tions of energy efficiency and conservation so that they will have wildlife,) their interactions, and the impacts of human activities on a full range of directions in which they may build their careers. the environment. A project-based approach highlights the value Graduates will be supported with internships and job opportunities. of biodiversity and sustainable management of natural systems. Industry Certifications: NABCEP Associate; OSHA 10 Industry Certifications: OSHA Agriculture Construction NOCTI: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success NOCTI: 21st Century Skills for Workplace Success Career and Technical Student Organization: FFA Career & Technical Student Organization: Skills USA Location: Saul Locations: Frankford High School
CTE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 16 Sports Marketing and Management This instructional program prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions asso- ciated with careers in the sports and entertainment indus- try. Students receive in-depth instruction in entrepreneurship, management concepts, business economics, business law, marketing concepts, finance, business ethics, communica- tions and human relations. Instruction includes training in the areas of sports marketing and products/services, promotion of sporting events, accounting, sports management princi- ples, and business technology with Microsoft applications. Industry Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) NOCTI: Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations PA Career and Technical Student Organization: DECA Locations: Dobbins, Kensington, Lincoln, Mastbaum, Northeast, Roxborough, and Washington
Sport Medicine/Rehab Aide This instructional program prepares individuals to assist in rehabilitation services under the supervision of physical therapists, occupational therapist, and other therapeutic professionals, and to perform routine functions in support of rehabilitation. Includes instruction in roles and responsibilities of rehabilitation providers, basic function of the human body, disabling conditions, therapeutic skills, client management, and communication skills. Industry Certifications: CPR, First Aid, HIPAA, OSHA Healthcare, Personal Training NOCTI: Rehabilitation Aide Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA Locations: Kensington Health Sciences and Sayre
Welding Technology This instructional program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in gas, arc, shielded and non-shielded metal arc, brazing, flame cutting and plasma welding. Hand, semi- automatic and automatic welding processes are also included in the instruction. Students learn safety practices and types and uses of electrodes and welding rods; properties of metals; blueprint reading; electrical principles; welding symbols and mechanical drawing; use of equipment for testing welds by ultrasonic methods and destruction and hardness testing; use of manuals and specification charts; use of portable grinders and chemical baths for surface cleaning; positioning and clamping; and welding standards established by the American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Bureau of Ships. Industry Certifications: American Welding Society (AWS), HBI/ Residential Construction Academy Certifications NOCTI: Welding Career and Technical Student Organization: Skills USA Locations: Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Mastbaum, and Randolph
CTE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 17 Athletics
The Division of Athletics is responsible for the coordination High school counselors and athletic directors can provide and implementation of our scholastic athletic program for more information. The Division of Athletics regularly visits high public and charter schools under the Board of Education of schools and presents NCAA Compliance information. The School District of Philadelphia, as well as compliance with Philadelphia Public League and state athletic association (PIAA) All student-athletes are required to complete a Comprehensive guidelines. Initial Pre-participation Physical Examination (CIPPE) form to be completed on or after June 1 of each school year. The Division Participation in scholastic athletics has been proven to of Athletics partners with local health providers, including lead to improvement in many areas, including leadership Jefferson University Health to offer FREE comprehensive development, academic success, positive student outcomes, sports physicals the first Saturday in June every year. For more school engagement, daily attendance, high standards of information, please visit: www.athletehealth.org. conduct and attitude, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Our high schools provide an exciting selection of after-school For these reasons, all incoming ninth grade students are scholastic athletic programs. Specific offerings vary at each encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, school; students and their families are encouraged to learn including our scholastic athletic program. Students need to be about options available by visiting the high school’s website. knowledgeable of their school policies and academic standards must be met to participate in our programs. The Division of Athletics also works with member schools to inform students and their families of NCAA scholarship eligibility requirements.
Sports that may be offered at each high school include:
Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season
• Cross Country (Boys and Girls) • Basketball (Boys) • Badminton (Girls) • Field Hockey • Basketball (Girls) • Baseball • Football • Bowling (Boys and Girls) • Lacrosse (Boys) • Golf • Cheerleading • Lacrosse (Girls) • Soccer (Boys) • Indoor Track (Boys and Girls) • Softball • Soccer (Girls) • Swimming (Boys and Girls) • Tennis (Boys) • Tennis (Girls) • Wrestling • Track (Boys and Girls) • Volleyball (Girls) • Volleyball (Boys)
For more information about the Division of Athletics in The School District of Philadelphia, call us at (215) 400-4190, email us at [email protected], and/or visit our website:https://www.philasd.org/athletics/ .
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 20212020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 18 Academy at Palumbo High School (SA) https://palumbo.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: As an academic liberal arts magnet school, Arcadia University • Art Futures • Fearless 1100 Catharine Street the clear mission of The Academy at Athletics • Fox Chase Cancer Center • Philadelphia, PA 19147 Palumbo is to provide our students with Harry Potter Club • Lantern Theater and the most comprehensive and intense Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition • Principal: preparation available in the public sector Mazzoni Center • Moonstone Daycare • Kiana L. Thompson for the rigors of higher learning. As an Music and the Brain • Phila. Gay Men’s [email protected] integral part of this preparation, The Chorus • Philadelphia Bar Association • Academy’s mission includes raising the Philadelphia Dance Foundation • Philly Assistant Principal: aspirations of each student, developing SLAM League • Philadelphia Young Charmelia D. Bond universally applicable problem solving Playwrights • PRIME Financial Literacy [email protected] techniques, technological skills, and for girls • SEED Program • University of instilling a life-long passion for learning Pennsylvania School of Law • Villanova Phone: 215-400-8130 including a rich cultural arts experience. University • Wilma Theater • Youth Court Fax: 215-400-8131 Points of Pride: Extracurricular Activities: Student Enrollment: 1,047 • Model School Climate among • Asian Culture Club • Journalism Philadelphia High Schools according to district’s SPR • Black Student Union • Math Team Admission Requirements: • Large contingency of Students Run Philly • Chaotic Step Team • Multicultural Club Grades: Style participants • Charity Club • Palumbo and Villanova Grades: A's and B's with the • CS4Philly Computer Science Teacher • Chess Club possible exception of one C in Award for Early-Career Achievement • Debate/Speech Club Exchange major subject on report cards • Ranked nationally among best high (Forensics) • Poetry Club U.S. schools in the state according to • Robotics Standardized Test Scores: News & World Report • Drama Club Local Norms: 88th Percentile • Active Home and School Association • Fiber Arts Club • Rock Band or higher • National Honor Society • Griffin Ambassadors • Student Attendance: • All-City Choir and Orchestra Members • Gay Straight Alliance Government Exemplary attendance • VIEW with Villanova • Homework Club • Students Run Philly Style and punctuality • PIAA Girls Volleyball Champions • Jazz Band Behavior: • PIAA Boys Volleyball Champions No negative disciplinary reports • Full Musical Productions Sports Teams: • Philly Youth Poetry Movement 4-time • Badminton* Additional Requirements: poetry champions • Baseball Two (2) letters of recommendation, • School Nurse Excellence Award for the at least one must be from current Philadelphia Region of Pennsylvania for 2020 • Basketball—Boys* and Girls* school staff • First Tech Challenge Philadelphia • Crew Writing sample (see Champions (3rd year in a row) • Cross-Country description, right) • Immersion Science Program at Fox Chase • Football* Cancer Center • Golf • Teacher Leader Collaborative Grant winner, SEPTA Routes: Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders • Lacrosse—Boys’ and Girls’ 32, 45, 64, C, 27, 47, Broad • 2nd place in state chess championship, 2020 • Soccer—Boys* and Girls Street Subway • National competitor in speech & debate • Softball • Swimming Courses & Program Highlights: • Track and Field—Boys* and Girls* • 18 Advanced Placement Courses: Art • Volleyball—Boys’ and Girls’* (Studio), Art (Drawing), Biology, Calculus SY18-19 • Wrestling* School Progress Report (SPR) AB, Chemistry, Chinese, Comparative Overall SPR Government, Computer Science A, *Academy at Palumbo Team Performance Tier...... Reinforce Computer Science Principles, English Language & Composition, English Writing Sample: Literature & Composition, European • What does it mean to be a part of a Performance Tier by Domain: History, Government & Politics, Physics B, school community? Achievement...... Reinforce Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, • What do I do when I experience conflict? U.S. History Progress...... Reinforce • Why do I want to be a part of Academy at • Dual Enrollment: On-site dual enrollment Palumbo’s school community? Climate...... Model program through Arcadia University College & Career...... Model
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 19 Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High School (SA) https://rush.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Rush Arts is based on the belief that the • Arden Theatre Company 11081 Knights Road arts provide an opportunity to develop • Astral Artists Philadelphia, PA 19154 intellectual growth and personal creativity • Drexel University Department of Creative as part of a rigorous academic curriculum. Arts Therapies Principal: We emphasize the building of a reflective Ms. Lori DeFields community of learners who are adaptive • Glen Ford on the Delaware [email protected] critical thinkers and creators while • Moore College of Art preparing our students for college and • National Dance Education Organization Phone: 215-400-3030 professional careers. Transdisciplinary • Opera Company of Philadelphia Fax: 215-400-3031 teaching and learning are applied in every • PBS News Hour classroom. Rush Arts prepares students to Student Enrollment: 625 become active members of a democratic • Philadelphia Young Playwrights society by fostering a culture of respect for • Tyler School of Art the various views of our diverse student • University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements: population and encouraging student voice • WHYY Grades: in the pursuit of social justice. • Women of Tomorrow Grades: A's and B's with the possible exception of one C in Points of Pride: b • The Arts Academy was profiled in the Extracurricular Activities: major subject on report cards • Jazz Ensemble Philadelphia Inquirer and gained national Local Norms: recognition in sites such as ASCD’s • Math Club 80th Percentile or higher SmartBriefs and NCTE’s Inbox • Media Arts Club Attendance: • First place award winner in the One Book, • Model UN Exemplary attendance One Philadelphia Graphic Arts Contest • Quiz bowl and punctuality • The David Drake Award for Excellence in • SPIRIT Club Behavior: Ceramics • Stage Crew No negative disciplinary reports • The People’s Choice Winner: Philadelphia • Student Government Museum of Art Additional Requirements: • United Minority Council • Accolades in the Philadelphia Sketch Club Successful audition in chosen • WHYY media lab • First place winner in the Philadelphia major (art, dance, music, or • Women of Tomorrow theatre) required. Young Playwriting monologue contest • Yearbook • Many students participate in all-city orchestra and choir • and much more SEPTA Routes: • Philadelphia Independence Music Award 20, 67, 84 for Sound 2019 Sports Teams: Varsity sports: Courses & Program Highlights: • Baseball— Boys’ Advanced Placement and honors courses: • Basketball— Boys’ and Girls’ Physics, English, US Government, Art, • Soccer— Boys’ and Girls’ and Calculus • Softball—Girls’ Dual Enrollment Programs: Community • Volleyball— Girls’ College of Philadelphia Electives offered: story casting (digital film making), creating writing, graphic arts, media arts, dance technique, chamber singing, forensics, and much more SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) Overall SPR Performance Tier...... Reinforce
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 20 John Bartram High School (NS) https://bartram.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: John Bartram High School is a • Bartram Gardens 2401 S. 67 Street neighborhood school located in Southwest • College Access Philadelphia, PA 19142 Philadelphia. The vision of John Bartram • ELECT High school is to foster a student-centered Principal: learning environment, shape well-rounded • Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Brian R. Johnson and holistically educated life-long learners • Harcum College Upward Bound [email protected] who are passionate, productive and • Horizon House persevere to their fullest potential as they • Jewish Family Svcs. Phone: 215-400-8100 inherit the 21st century. • Men of Bartram Fax: 215-400-8101 Points of Pride: • Women of Bartram Student Enrollment: 523 Meet the New John Bartram High • John Bartram High School Alumni School! Academic, Climate, & Capital Association Improvements… • Philadelphia DA’s Office Admission Requirements: • 2 Million Dollar School Improvement • PHMC Grant enhancing safety and instruction Residence within the school • SEMAAC catchment area. Admission for • New Library - Fall 2019 • The Village students outside the catchment • New MAC Computer Lab area is based on space • Urban Nutrition availability and lottery. • New and Challenging Course Offerings • Block Instructional Rostering; Up to 32 HS Extracurricular Activities: Feeder Schools: Credits Earned by Graduation • Affinity Groups Comegys, Tilden, Longstreth, • WiFi & Electrical, Auditorium Upgrades • Bartram Horticultural Society Mitchell & Penrose • 2 Million Dollar Athletic Complex; • Chess Club Completion in Spring 2020 • Drama Club • Freshman Academy SEPTA Routes: • National Honor Society 11, 36, 108, G • Technology Integration in Classroom • Step Aerobics Club and Choir • Blended Learning Instructional Model • 65% Decrease in Out of School Sports Teams: Suspensions since the 2015-2016 SY • Badminton • First Place Winner: Aspen Challenge 2017 • Baseball • University of Pennsylvania Sponsored • Basketball—Boys’ and Girls’ Financial Literacy Program • Bowling • Chess Team • Cheerleading • Drumline • Cross Country—Co-ed • Three-time Division Champion: • Football Football Team • Soccer—Boys’ and Girls’ Courses & Program Highlights: • Softball • Tennis—Boys’ Small Learning Community: Ninth Grade Academy
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 21 William W. Bodine H.S. for International Affairs(SA) https://bodine.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus A-B, The mission of Bodine High School is to Environmental Science, and Physics 1101 North 4th Street provide our students with a comprehensive Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment course Philadelphia, PA 19123 college preparatory education that enables with Harrisburg University beginning in the young people to envision themselves as 2020-2021 school year— BTEC 105 The Art Principal: informed citizens and caring leaders for of Genes and Fusion. More courses to be Michele Wilson-Dawson our nation and the world. In partnership added in the 2021-2022 school year. [email protected] with the World Affairs Council, Bodine promotes participation in student seminars, Partnerships: Phone: 215-400-7630 diplomatic and governmental simulations, • International Student Exchange through Fax: 215-400-7631 student exchanges, travel abroad and Citizens Diplomacy Initiative (Poland, World Affairs Club speakers’ events. The Colombia, Japan, South Korea) Student Enrollment: 680 rigorous curriculum is delivered by a faculty • Knowledge@Wharton dedicated to the cultivation of the potential • Philadelphia Futures Sponsor-A-Scholar of each student, and the student body • School Year Abroad Admission Requirements: practices the motto, “harmony in diversity.” • Seaport Museum SAILOR Program Grades: Bodine fosters disciplined, ethical thinking, Grades: A's and B's with the and the capacity to entertain multiple • Villanova VESTED and VIEW possible exception of one C in world views. • WHYY Flash Lab Media Program major subject on report cards. Points of Pride: • Women of Tomorrow Attendance: • Recognition in U.S. News & World • World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Minimal lateness and absences. Report’s Best High Schools 2020 • Youth Volunteer Corps 90% attendance rate from the previous school year. • Governor’s Award for student voter registration in 2020. One of 4 high Extracurricular Activities: Behavior: schools to receive the District’s Peer • Ambassador (yearbook) No suspensions, no behavior Leader Award in 2016 • Asian Students Association comments on report card. • Annual Spring Trip Abroad (China in 2017, • Muslim Students Association Additional Requirements: Italy in 2018, Costa Rica 2019), Legislative, • Christian Club Student interviews Executive and Diplomatic tour of Washing- • Anime Club ton, DC, Beijing Sisters Student Exchange, • GSA 2009 National Blue Ribbon School • Blueprint (literary magazine) • 2010 School District Vanguard School, SEPTA Routes: Rated 1.1 • Youth Volunteer Corps Affiliate Girard Street Trolley, • Latino Culture Club Market-Frankford El • Three Dr. Ruth Wright Hayre Teachers of the Year in three consecutive years • Mock Trial • Lindback Teacher Award 2018 and 2019 • Robotics Team • 98% Graduation Rate and 99% college • National Honor Society acceptance rate • Debate Team • 2009 Host to former Secretary of State, Dr. • Student Government Association Condoleeza Rice • World Affairs Club • 2010 Host to Deputy Secretary of Education, Tony Miller Varsity Sports Teams: • International Baccalaureate School since • Badminton—Boys’ and Girls’ 2005 • Baseball • 16 PIAA Interscholastic sports teams, • Basketball—Boys’ and Girls’ Extra-curricular academic teams and • Cheerleading SY18-19 cultural clubs • Cross Country—Co-ed School Progress Report (SPR) • 100-hour minimum service requirement Overall SPR for all students • Football (Mastbaum High School) Performance Tier...... Reinforce • Golf Courses & Program Highlights: • Soccer—Boys’ and Girls’ Performance Tier by Domain: International Baccalaureate: Premier • Softball Achievement...... Watch International Baccalaureate Diploma • Tennis—Boys’ and Girls’ Program in the City that features multiple • Volleyball—Boys’ and Girls’ Progress...... Watch tested academic courses that offer college • Track & Field—Co-ed credit. Among the highest diploma award Climate...... Model rates in the City of Philadelphia. College & Career...... Model
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 22 Building 21 (CW) https://building21.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Building 21 seeks to reimagine high school • Adam Twersky and Immersive XR 6501 Limekiln Pike to meet the present needs and the future • Deloitte LLC Philadelphia, PA 19138 goals of all learners by empowering • Eat.Right.Now students to connect with their passions and Principal: build agency (skills, capacity and mindset) • JEVS Human Services Ayris Colvin-Sanders, M.Ed to impact their world. Building 21 utilizes a • Sean Tate [email protected] competency-based progression model that • SMP Architects, enables students to evidence their learning • Sterling Baltimore Phone: 215-400-7450 in a variety of ways including project-based • TechSmartKids Fax: 215-400-7451 and blended learning. Building 21 seeks to personalize learning and to connect • Vetri Community Partnership Student Enrollment: 365 students with college and career pathways Our higher education partners include: throughout high school. • Community College of Philadelphia • Drexel University Admission Requirements: Points of Pride: • LaSalle University • Small Size Citywide, non-criteria admissions • Orleans Technical College requirements, with a 60% • Personalized Learning Environment • Penn State University neighborhood preference. Other • Project-Based Learning, Real World • Temple University 40% of students travel from all Learning, and Student Voice over the city. • The University of the Arts • Advisory program • Villanova University • Community-Based Internships SEPTA Routes: • Community Partnerships Extracurricular Activities: Routes 6, 8, 16, 18, 22, 26, 55, 80 • Dual Enrollment • After school programs through Education and Broad Street Lines • 1:1 Technology Model Plus Health • Restorative Practices and Trauma • Anime Informed Practices • College and career planning • Culinary club Courses & Program Highlights: • Dance College and Career Readiness • Foundations I • Fashion Show • Junior Seminar • Poetry & creative writing • Senior Seminar • Science • SAT Prep • Tech services/IT • Changemakers • and more Elective Courses Sports Teams: • AP Computer Science • Boys’ sports: • Arts and Animation – Baseball • Contemporary Issues – Basketball • Cosmetology – Soccer • Creative Writing – Track and Field • Dance • Girls’ sports • Entrepreneurship – Baseball • Female Empowerment Group – Basketball • Healthcare SY18-19 – Soccer School Progress Report (SPR) • Improv/drama – Track and Field Overall SPR • Male Empowerment Group Performance Tier...... Watch • Mentoring • Personal Finance Performance Tier by Domain: • Sociology Achievement...... Intervene • Videography • Yearbook Progress...... Watch • Youth Court Climate...... Reinforce College & Career...... Watch
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 23 George Washington Carver HS of Engineering and Science (SA) https://hses.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: George Washington Carver High • ACE Mentoring 1600 West Norris Street School of Engineering and Science is a • Arts Sanctuary at Church of the Advocate Philadelphia, PA 19121 small, magnet school grades 7-12 for • Big Brothers / Big Sisters academically talented and motivated • Columbia University-Teachers’ College Principal: students interested in the sciences, • Outward Bound Experiences Program Dr. Ted Domers mathematics, engineering, technology, • Drexel University [email protected] and medicine. We are committed to • Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) providing a rigorous curriculum with a Phone: 215-400-7380 focus in these areas, enriched by related • Steppingstone Scholars Fax: 215-400-7381 extra-curricular opportunities. Our goals • Temple U Upward Bound are to prepare our students with the • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Student Enrollment: 900 academic and personal skills for collegiate • University of Pennsylvania success and to empower our students with the social and leadership skills to be Extracurricular Activities: Admission Requirements: lifelong learners and productive citizens. • Anime Club • Nat'l Honor Society Grades: • Band • Nat'l Society of Black A's and B's with the possible Points of Pride: • Chess Club Engineers exception of one C in major • U.S. Department of Education National • Choir • NAVSEA Robotics subject on report cards Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, 2019 • Cyber Security Competition Middle States Association of Secondary • Dance Team • Peer Mediation Standardized Test Scores: Schools and Colleges accreditation, “Sus- • Debate • Robotics 85th Percentile or higher on taining Excellence” distinction in 2020 • • Envirothon • SLAM Poetry Club the PSSA Test in Reading and Distinguished by Philadelphia Magazine as • Journalism • Student Government Mathematics a “Best High School” in 2019 • City Leader • Mock Trial • Techn. Student Assoc. Attendance: based on SDP School Progress Report • Nat'l Beta • Technology Team 95% attendance during the in 2018 • PA Department of Education Society • Yearbook previous school year Distinguished School 2016-7 • PA Depart- ment of Education, Governor’s Award for Behavior: Academic Excellence, 2013 • Recognized by Varsity Sports Teams: • Badminton No negative disciplinary reports U.S. News and World Report in the “Best on report cards High Schools in the U.S.” in 2012-2020 • • Baseball Additional Requirements: Class of 2020 earned $18.0 million in col- • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Writing sample required lege scholarships • College credit through • Bowling Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment • Cheerleading programs • 100% college acceptance rate • Cross Country • Carver HSES Annual College Day hosting SEPTA Routes: 60 colleges and universities for a fair and a • Football (partnered) 29 2, C, Broad Street Subway college visit for all students in grades 7-10 • • Soccer outstanding student attendance rates (95- • Softball 97%) • Qualified for national competitions • Swimming (regional) in Robotics, Engineering Design, Underwa- • Tennis—Girls’ and Boys’ ter Robotics, Mock Trial, and Quiz Bowl • 26 Varsity, JV, and M.S. sports teams • Track and Field—Co-ed • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ Courses & Program Highlights: Programs: Bio-Medical; Pre-Engineering; Writing Sample: Environmental Science; Psychology One page written or typed answering the Advanced Placement Courses: Biology; following questions: SY18-19 Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Chemistry; • Who am I? School Progress Report (SPR) Computer Science A; Computer Science • What do I hope to accomplish Overall SPR Principles; English Literature and in high school? Composition; Environmental Science; Performance Tier...... Model • What can I contribute to my high school? Government; Microeconomics; Physics; Psychology; Research; Seminar; Statistics; Performance Tier by Domain: U.S. History; World History Achievement...... Model Dual Enrollment Programs: Temple University; Community College of Progress...... Model Philadelphia; U. Sciences Climate...... Model College & Career...... Model
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 24 Central High School (SA) https://centralhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • Arts activities and classes: Vocal music To prepare each student for the rigors classes or ensemble; choir; instrumental 1700 W. Olney Ave. of higher education. Building upon the music classes; jazz; orchestra; other Philadelphia, PA 19141 school’s diversity, we aim to prepare instrumental classes; theater instruction; students to contribute and thrive in a school plays; school musicals; visual arts Principal: heterogeneous world. We will enable instruction; film. Timothy J. McKenna, President students to develop problem-solving • Foreign languages: Chinese, French, [email protected] skills, a lifelong passion for learning, Italian, Latin, Spanish and aspirations to be thoughtful • AP courses: Studio Art, Biology, Calculus Phone: 215-400-3590 leaders of their generation. AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Fax: 215-400-3591 Language & Culture, English Language Points of Pride: & Composition, English Literature & • Central’s most recent graduating class Student Enrollment: 2,326 Composition, Environmental Science, (the 279th) earned over $25.4 million in European History, French Language & scholarships, prizes and awards. Culture, Government & Politics, Human Admission Requirements: • 95% of our 100 professional staff hold a Geography, Italian Language & Culture, Grades: Master’s degree or higher. Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, A's and B's with the possible • World renowned Music Department Physics 2, Physics C, Psychology, Seminar, exception of one C in major • Science Research Team participated in 6 Spanish Language & Culture, Statistics, subject on report cards different national and local Science Fairs U.S. History, World History Standardized Test Scores: and brought home 81 awards. • International Baccalaureate Program 88th percentile or above • Art Department had over 20 students above in Math and Reading on recognized for their talents, accomplish- Partnerships: standardized tests ments, and outstanding leadership in the • Albert Einstein Medical Center Attendance: visual and performing arts. • American Poetry Review Excellent attendance • Associated Alumni and punctuality Courses & Program Highlights: • Fox Chase Cancer Center • Dual Enrollment Programs: LaSalle • Home and School Association Behavior: University and Temple University. No negative disciplinary reports • Lantern Theater • Measures for positive, safe learning: Additional Requirements: The school is committed to sustaining • Student Voices Writing sample required an environment free of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. It promotes Extracurricular Activities: a positive school culture that encourages Extensive club program includes at least SEPTA Routes: interpersonal and intergroup respect 80 different interests, and students can 6, 8, 16, 18, 22, 26, 55, L, Broad among students and between students pursue activities before and after school • Street subway and staff. Extensive music and art program (traveling Accreditations/awards: to many different countries, winning • 2018-19 Central High School was multiple awards) • Science research awarded by the SDP the “City Leader” program • Creative writing opportunities, award for our SPR. including yearbook, newspaper, Mirror and Mosaic literary magazines • Video • Drama • 2016 Recognized as the Most Diverse • Debate • Mock trial • Departmental and Public High School in America by student-supervised tutoring options • Class NICHE.com. and schoolwide governmental activities • 2014-2018 Chairman Award Winner in • Parent involvement: Home & School Robotics – World Championship Qualifier. Association, School Advisory Council • 2013-2014 Governor’s Award for SY18-19 Excellence in Academics (Pennsylvania) Sports Teams: School Progress Report (SPR) • 2011-2012 Blue Ribbon High School Boys’ sports: Baseball, Basketball, Overall SPR (only school in Commonwealth of Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Performance Tier...... Model Pennsylvania). Golf, Indoor Track & Field, • Title I School of Excellence- Pennsylvania Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Performance Tier by Domain: Dept. of Education School of Inspiration- Field, Volleyball, Wrestling Achievement...... Model College Board. Girls’ sports: Basketball, Cheerleading, • National School of Secondary Excellence- Field Hockey, Golf, Indoor Track Progress...... Reinforce U.S. Dept. of Education Newsweek & Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball Climate...... Model magazine and U.S. News magazine recognition for all years in program. College & Career...... Model
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 25 Constitution High School(CW) https://constitutionhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Our college preparatory academic • African American Museum 18 S. Seventh Street program revolves around the themes • Arcadia University dual enrollment Philadelphia, PA 19106 of ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP, KNOWLEDGE • Ballard Spahr law firm OF HISTORY, and DEMOCRATIC Principal: DELIBERATION. We prepare students • Drexel University Brianna Robb-Dunn to become society’s next generation of • Gilder Lehrman Institute of American [email protected] leaders for social change and justice. History • The History Channel Phone: 215-400-7850 Points of Pride: • Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Fax: 215-400-7851 • Only history-themed high school in Library Pennsylvania • National Constitution Center Student Enrollment: 372 • Located in historical district • National Historical Archives • 1,500 student applicants for 100 openings • National Park Service • 100% acceptance rate to college Admission Requirements: • Philadelphia Museum at Atwater Kent • Partnerships with the National • Temple University Students who have a strong Constitution Center, Gilder Lehrman motivation to be challenged Institute of American History, Ballard • University of Pennsylvania academically and who Spahr law firm and The History Channel are interested in a college • Located nearby Independence Hall Extracurricular Activities: preparatory academic • Dance Club program that focuses on • School governance modeled after United States Constitution • Debate law, history, and public policy • Fashion Show are welcome to apply. • Service Learning requirement • National History Day city, state and • History Club All applicants will be required to • Jr. ROTC interview to demonstrate their national finalists interest in the program with an • City as a campus approach • Martial Arts appreciation for history and an • Award winning Mock Trial and • Mock Trial understanding of the democratic Debate teams • Multicultural Club principles embodied in the • Championship Boys Basketball • National History Day United States Constitution. • Newspaper Courses & Program Highlights: • School Government • College Prep Curriculum • Sci-Fi Club SEPTA Routes: • Advanced Placement Courses: • Science Fair All Market Street bus routes English Literature and Composition; Market- Frankford El, Market Environmental Science; United States • Yearbook East Regional Rail History; World History; US Government; Psychology; Spanish Literature Sports Teams: • Unique social studies curriculum: The At Constitution: Constitution; Historiography; AP social • Basketball—Boys & Girls studies class for all 11th graders; World • Bowling—Co-ed History/ International Studies; social • Cheerleading studies electives • Cross Country—Co-ed • Required Service learning for all students • Softball • Track and Field—Co-ed • Volleyball—Boys & Girls SY18-19 At Benjamin Franklin: School Progress Report (SPR) • Baseball Overall SPR • Basketball Girls Performance Tier...... Reinforce • Football • Soccer—Boys & Girls Performance Tier by Domain: Achievement...... Intervene Progress...... Reinforce Climate...... Reinforce College & Career...... Reinforce
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 26 Creative and Performing Arts High School (CAPA)(SA) https://capa.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: The mission of the High School for • Approved CTE Program: 901 S. Broad Street Creative and Performing Arts is to nurture Digital Media Production Philadelphia, PA 19147 the creative talents and aspirations • Advanced Placement Courses: of its students within an academic/ Biology; English Language and Principal: arts college preparatory program. In a Composition; English Literature and Joanne G. Beaver, MA. ED multicultural environment, we provide a Composition; Music Theory; World [email protected] comprehensive and sequenced program History, American History, Government, of study in seven arts disciplines, as and more Phone: 215-400-8140 well as rigorous pre-college academic • Art Majors: Fax: 215-400-8141 instruction across the curriculum. Our Theater; Dance; Instrumental Music; graduates will demonstrate a mastery Vocal Music; Visual Arts; Creative Writing, of defined skills that enable them to be Media Arts productive, self-directed, lifelong learners, Student Enrollment: 750 • Honors Courses: who appreciate and respect diversity. Offered in all core subjects beginning in Admission Requirements: Points of Pride: ninth grade Grades: • Annual participation in the Channel 6 Thanksgiving Day Parade Partnerships: A's and B's with the possible • The Block Church exception of one C in major • Instrumental students participate subject on report cards in district, state and regional • The Kimmel Center orchestras and bands • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Local Norms: • 99% graduation rate • Philadelphia Department of Recreation 80th Percentile or higher • 97% college acceptance rate • Philadelphia Orchestra Attendance: • Vocal music students perform during • Philadelphia Theater Company Exemplary attendance and annual holiday events and special • Temple University punctuality (no more than celebrations throughout the city and 8 absences; no more than 8 • Young Playwrights, Inc. instances of lateness) on region. Theater students provide report cards interactive, literacy-focused theater Extracurricular Activities: activities for elementary students Behavior: • Book Club • Award-winning visual artwork • Down to Earth Environmental Club No negative disciplinary reports produced for School District on report cards annual art displays and at various • Film Club Additional Requirements: prominent venues around the city • Gay-Straight Alliance Successful audition in the chosen • Dance students win annual • Gospel Choir art field scholarships at national/ • Intramural Sports international dance competitions • Jazz Ensemble SEPTA Routes: • Annual spring musical. 2019 recipient • Mock Trial Broad Street Subway, of The Independence Awards for High • My Vision Theater Club Bus Routes 4, 27, 32 School Musicals: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design and Best Orchestra • National Honor Society • Recognized by Philadelphia Magazine as • Student Council one of the “Top City Schools.” • Tech Crew • Among the eight School District of Philadelphia high schools named on Sports Teams: the “Best High Schools in Pennsylvania” • Basketball—Boys’ ranking by U.S News and World Report, • Cross Country—Co-ed SY18-19 ranking third among all district schools in • Softball—Girls’ School Progress Report (SPR) the city. • Volleyball—Boys’ Overall SPR • Volleyball—Girls’ Performance Tier...... Watch
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 27 Murrell Dobbins Technical High School (CW) https://dobbins.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: At Dobbins Career and Technical Education • College Possible 2150 W. Lehigh Avenue (CTE) HS, we seek daily to carry out the • Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19132 mission of our school, which is to prepare • Steppingstone Scholars our students for college and career • Philadelphia Academies, Inc. Principal: through rigorous CTE instruction. Through Dr. Toni Damon a student-centered approach, we provide • One Day At A Time (ODAAT) [email protected] challenging academic and CTE courses • Allegheny West Foundation that enable our students to continue • Deliverance Evangelistic Church Phone: 215-400-7050 their education beyond high school or go Fax: 215-400-7051 directly into the workforce—whichever Extracurricular Activities: they choose! Because we educate students • African American Studies Club Student Enrollment: 918 of varying abilities and backgrounds and • Film Club we believe all students can learn and reach high levels of achievement, we • Future Business Leaders of America Admission Requirements: strive to create an atmosphere of success • National Honor Society Students who have strong for all students and endeavor to provide • Poetry Club motivation to be challenged numerous safety nets as we stretch • Debate Club academically and have an our students to achieve excellence. We • Robotics Club interest in learning about their further believe that all students, parents, chosen career and technical teachers, administrators, and the • Skills USA field are welcome to apply. community at large must join in assuming • Student Government All students interested in attending responsibility for students' success. • Technology Club Dobbins must participate in an interview accompanied by a Points of Pride: Sports Teams: parent/guardian. • Community School • Badminton • College Possible • Baseball • Steppingstone Scholars SEPTA Routes: • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ • Temple University Center for Bioethics • Bowling 33, 54 • Career-Based Internships and Job • Cheerleading Shadowing • Cross Country • College Credit/Dual Enrollment • Football Agreements • Soccer • Honor Roll Assembly • Softball • National Honor Society Inductees • Track and Field • Pinning Ceremony • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ • Quarterly Perfect Attendance Assembly • Robotics Club Courses & Program Highlights: Approved CTE Programs: (citywide access, based on space availability) • Barbering • BioMedical Technology • Building Property Maintenance • Business Technology SY18-19 • Computer Systems Networking School Progress Report (SPR) • Cosmetology Overall SPR • Culinary Arts Performance Tier...... Intervene • Digital Media Production • Fashion Design Performance Tier by Domain: • Graphic Design Achievement...... Intervene • Music Recording and Production Progress...... Intervene • Sports Marketing and Management Climate...... Watch College & Career...... Watch
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 28 Thomas A. Edison H.S./John C. Fareira Skills Center (NS)
https://edison.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • PA Special Olympics Unified Soccer Thomas Edison High School and John Championship Game 151 West Luzerne Street C. Fareira Skills Center is a school that • CRED Philly Publication Exhibit “Top Pick” Philadelphia, PA 19140 offers multiple pathways to achievement • College Knowledge Bowl Competition through Career and Technical Education • National DECA Competition, CTSO Principal: (CTE) programs in a variety of professional Awilda Ortiz competitions across Career and Technical areas, allowing our students to acquire Education courses, Skills USA [email protected] both technical (hands-on) and academic skills leading to an industry-recognized Courses & Program Highlights: Phone: 215-400-3900 credential or certificate in addition to the Fax: 215-400-3901 student’s high school diploma. We currently Advanced Placement Courses: educate over 1,000 students, providing • Chemistry Student Enrollment: 1,053 equity and excellence. Edison embraces a • English Literature and Composition philosophy of greatness with no excuses • English Language and Composition Admission Requirements: in a school where all students learn and • Environmental Science Residence within the school reach academic proficiency. See a bit of it • Spanish Language and Culture catchment area; Admission for in action here: https://www.youtube.com/ students outside the catchment watch?time_continue=6&v=onu55h3A06E. • Statistics area is based on space Vision: Edison High School envisions • United States Government and Politics availability and lottery. students and parents actively engaged in Approved CTE Programs Feeder Schools: learning while feeling valued as citizens of (citywide access, based on space availability) Aspira Stetson, Clemente, our local and global community. • Autobody Collision Repair DeBurgos, Potter-Thomas, Mission: At Edison/Fareira High School, we • Automotive Technology Muñoz Marin will maximize the potential of all students • Cosmetology by providing them with the academic and • Culinary Arts social skills necessary for every student SEPTA Routes: • Electrical & Power Transmission 47, 56, 57 to succeed. We will continue to set high expectations for students, deliver quality • Film and Video Production classroom instruction by teachers, and • Graphic Design give parents tools to help them become • Health Related Technologies Citywide Access Programs: active participants in the education of • Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain (based on space availability) their children. Through our emphasis on Management – Autobody Collision Repair technology, inquiry-based learning, and – Automotive Technology vocational skills, we are preparing students • Plumbing Technology – Cosmetology for both further education and entry into • Welding Technology – Culinary Arts the employment market. We strive to grow Other highlights: – Electrical & Power the community leaders of tomorrow, today. • Classroom Arts Major program Transmission Points of Pride: • Credit Recovery Model – Film and Video Production Students take pride in the expansive • Dual-Immersion Spanish Program – Graphic Design grounds of 26 acres, which include a track, • Full School-Wide Technology Integration – Health Related Technologies outdoor basketball and tennis courts, an • Graduation Project-Based Learning – Logistics, Materials and outdoor lunch space, alongside baseball, Experience Supply Chain Management soccer, and football fields. A pond on the • JROTC – Plumbing Technology campus provides additional beauty and an • National Honor Society educational site for ecological studies. – Welding Technology • Peer Mediation/Peer Group Connections Other Points of Pride: • Pre-school Demonstration • Full Service Student-Managed Restaurant, SY18-19 Chateau Luzerne • School Advisory Council ESOL/Bilingual School Progress Report (SPR) Program • Memorial Day Program for Veterans of Overall SPR • Welding Training Site Performance Tier...... Intervene the Vietnam War • Health Partners Foundation continued on next page Performance Tier by Domain: • Perfect Attendance Program • Student Organized Memorial Garden Achievement...... Intervene • Young Artist City-wide Art Exhibition Progress...... Intervene • Annual Special Olympics Spring Climate...... Intervene Competition College & Career...... Intervene
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Partnerships: Sports Teams: • ASAP • Badminton—Girls’ • ASPIRA • Baseball • Bright Futures Pre-School • Basketball—Boys’ and Girls’ • Communities in Schools • Football • Congreso de Latinos Unidos • Soccer • CTE-Industry Matches • Softball • Education Works • Volleyball—Boys’ and Girls’ • GEAR UP • Wrestling • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Peer Group Connections • PHENND • Phila. Anti-Violence Network • Phila. District Attorney’s Office • Temple University Extracurricular Activities: • Art with Heart • BETA Club • Book Club • Chess • Dance Line • Debate • DECA • Drama Society • EARTH Squad Robotics • Edison Broadcasting Network (EBN) • Fashion Forward • Flag Line and Majorettes • Freelance Designs • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) • Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) • Glee Club • Healthy You, Positive Energy (HYPE) • InterAct/Rotary Club • Movie Club • Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club) • Peer Group Connections • Pep Squad • Poetry • Publications • Science Scholars Discovery Club • Scrabble • Skills USA • Society of Engineers • Student Council • Students Run Philly Style • Technology Support • Yearbook • Youth Court
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 30 Samuel S. Fels High School (NS) https://fels.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Extracurricular Activities: Our Mission: • Academic Tutoring 5500 Langdon Street • Band Philadelphia, PA 19124 Fels High School is a team of educators, staff, and community partners working • Choir Principal: together to establish excellence and • Dance Lillian Izzard equity for all learners. Our mission • Debate Club [email protected] for our students is learning through a • Drill Team connected system of core values, relevant life experiences, and purposeful and • Drum Line Phone: 215-400-7100 • Mock Trial Fax: 215-400-7101 differentiated learning opportunities. Our vision: • National Honor Society Student Enrollment: 988 Fostering an environment that • Peer Mediation • Student Government Empowers students and parents to • Theater Admission Requirements: Leverage trusting relationships leading to Residence within the school Social and academic success Sports Teams: catchment area; Admission for • Badminton (Citywide) students outside the catchment Points of Pride: • Baseball area is based on space availability • Brand new $85 million facility with a and lottery. beautiful campus • Basketball—Boys’ and Girls’ and Intramural • Olympic-size swimming pool • Bowling Feeder Schools: • State of the art gymnasium Universal Creighton, Finletter, • Cheerleading • Television studio Franklin, Grover Washington, • Cross Country Harding • Dance studio • Football • Promethean boards in every classroom • Soccer—Boys’ • Nine fully equipped science labs • Softball SEPTA Routes: • Interscholastic Sports Programs 19, 24, 26, 67 • Track • Honors classes in all core subjects • Volleyball • AP classes in English and Physics Citywide Access Program: • Active Home and School Association (based on space availability) • Newly formed drum line – The Art School • Award winning drill team • Performing Arts program Courses & Program Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses: • Computer Science • English Literature and Composition • Environmental Science • Statistics • US Government • US History Dual Enrollment Program: • Community College of Philadelphia SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) Overall SPR Performance Tier...... Intervene
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 31 Frankford High School (NS) https://frankfordhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Flight, Meteorology, Computer Science, Frankford High School is a collaborative Personal Finance, Sports Marketing, 5000 Oxford Avenue setting engaging all stakeholders in an Visual Arts, Videography, Photography, Philadelphia, PA 19124 inspirational and respectful learning Robotics, Film, Ceramics, Guitar, environment that prepares students Percussion, Band, Vocal Music, Choir, Principal: to be productive global citizens. Modern Band, Musical Theater, JROTC, Dr. Michael J. Calderone Culinary, Drama, Unified Sports, Fiction, [email protected] Points of Pride: Environmental Science, Film, Criminal This year we are most proud to announce Law, Yoga, SAT Prep (Math and English) Phone: 215-400-7200 that our first cohort of students in our new Fax: 215-400-7201 Aviation Program will begin their paths Partnerships: toward becoming certified pilots by the • ArtistYear Student Enrollment: 975 time they graduate from Frankford. • College MAP, sponsored by Ernst & Young Home of: • Communities in Schools of Philadelphia • Championship athletic teams Admission Requirements: in badminton, football, soccer, • Frankford Boys and Girls Club Residence within the school baseball, basketball, field hockey and • GEAR-UP catchment area; Admission cheerleading. Most recently, the Boys • Philadelphia Futures for students outside the Baseball Team followed up their 2017 • Relay GSE City Championship run with a third catchment area is based • Temple University: Upward Bound consecutive Public League Championship. on space availability. Program, College Pathways • Many outstanding scholars including two • Warren E. Smith (WES) behavioral Feeder Schools: Super Bowl Champions: Jahri Evans of health organization Bridesburg, Harding, Juniata Park the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Academy, Hopkinson, Stearne, Saints —a graduate of the class of 2001 Ziegler and Phila CS for Arts and the recipient of the 2010 Pioneer Extracurricular Activities: at Edmunds Award—and Zaire Anderson of the • Band • Peer Group Connection Denver Broncos • Chess • Red Cross Club • Unique treasures such as an award- • Choir • Robotics Club SEPTA Routes: winning Culinary Arts Department, • Computer Club • School Musical EL, R, 67, 75, K, J, 3, 5, and 24 featured in the documentary “Pressure • Dance Team • Science Club Cooker” and on the Rachael Ray Show in • Debate Team • Social Media Club May 2010 • Drama • Spanish Club Citywide Access Programs: • The only functioning pipe organ in the (based on space availability) School District of Philadelphia • Drumline • Sports Media Club – Aviation • Award-winning JROTC program. • Environmental Club • Student Government – Culinary Arts • JROTC Association – Hospitality and Tourism Courses & Program Highlights: • LQBTQ Alliance • Students Run Philly Style Management Approved CTE Programs: • Marching Band – JROTC (Citywide access is based on space availability) • National Honor • Video Game Club – Solar Energy • Culinary Arts Society • Yearbook • Hospitality and Tourism Management Sports Teams: • Solar Energy • Badminton (citywide) Citywide Admission: • Baseball—Varsity and JV • Aviation • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’, Varsity and JV • Bowling—Coed (citywide) • JROTC • Cheerleading (citywide) SY18-19 Advanced Placement Courses: School Progress Report (SPR) • Biology • Cross Country—Co-ed Overall SPR • English Literature and Composition • Football—Varsity and JV Performance Tier...... Intervene • US Government • Lacrosse—Girls’ and Boys’ • US History • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ Performance Tier by Domain: • Softball—Varsity and JV Honors courses: offered in all major • Tennis—Girls’ and Boys’ Achievement...... Intervene subjects. • Track—Co-ed Progress...... Intervene Dual Enrollment Program: Community • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys College of Philadelphia Climate...... Watch • Wrestling—Co-ed Electives: Air Systems, Astronomy, Earth College & Career...... Intervene Science, Aviation, Aviation Law, Intro to
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 32 Benjamin Franklin High School (NS) https://www.philasd.org/bfhs/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: Benjamin Franklin High School is a collab- Approved CTE Programs (Citywide Access): 550 N. Broad Street orative community of diverse students, (Citywide access is based on space availability) dedicated educators, supportive families Philadelphia, PA 19130 – Computer Aided Drafting and Design and engaged community stakeholders. The Principal: school community recognizes each student – Culinary Arts Dr. Christine Borelli as an individual and strives to empower all – Facility and Property Maintenance [email protected] students to identify and achieve their full – Precision Machine Tool Technology intellectual and social potential. Students – Welding Technology Phone: 215-400-7600 who graduate from Benjamin Franklin High Fax: 215-400-7601 School will be motivated, confident, accept- • Honors classes offered in preparation for ing of self and others and will actively apply Advanced Placement courses Student Enrollment: 500 their skills to their post high school college, • Life Skills and Autistic Support programs career or military pathways in order to • Ninth Grade Academy where all new 9th become lifelong learners and productive graders have staff & assistant principal Admission Requirements: members of the community. dedicated to their success! Residence within the school catchment area; Admission for Points of Pride: • Culinary Arts and related hospitality students outside the catchment • Technology--25 classrooms with program includes emphasis on careers area is based on space interactive panel boards, 2 Mac & 2 PC in lodging, commercial, hotel, and availability and lottery. computer labs, laptop carts on each floor institutional food service, as well as travel of the school, and 1:1 Chromebooks for and tourism, with support provided by Feeder Schools: all students the Pennsylvania Convention Center Bache-Martin, Waring, Dunbar, Authority and Community College of • Outstanding sports teams Philadelphia; students can obtain industry Kearny, Spring Garden, Morris, • 2014-15 PIAA 4A Public League Football Meade, McCall, Greenfield certification after two Champions consecutive years Septa Routes: • Two world languages offered: Spanish • Welding Technology program provides 2, 43, 61, C, Broad Street Subway and French eligible students a one-of-a-kind learning • Cultural diversity encouraged and experience with practical, hands-on demonstrated among students learning and certifications in: Computer Citywide Access Programs: • Highly qualified teachers of diverse Aided Drafting & Design (CADD), (based on space availability) backgrounds instruct every course Industrial Property & Maintenance, – Computer Aided Drafting • Only Navy JROTC in The School District of Welding and Blueprint Reading and Design Philadelphia – Culinary Arts • Art and music humanities courses offered Partnerships: • Community College of Philadelphia – Facility and Property for all students • Temple University Maintenance • WHYY media lab is on-site for news – Precision Machine Tool broadcasting • WHYY Technology • Wide array of extracurricular activities • Gear-Up College Preparatory Program – Welding Technology including: Philadelphia Student Union, Art • Philadelphia Young Playwrights Club, Chess Club, Green Club, Journalism • Women of Tomorrow Club, JROTC Color Guard, Coded by Kids, • Project Pride Yearbook, Debate, Drama • Internships through CTE (some paid!) • Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering • Upward Bound Technology Program • Teen Wellness Center • Culinary Arts’ Cafe, The Franklin Stove, open 5 days a week • ELECT for pregnant and parenting teens SY18-19 • Monthly Green Zone activities and • Homeless Initiative - Teen Evolution School Progress Report (SPR) quarterly trips to celebrate attendance Program Overall SPR and academics • Outward Bound Performance Tier...... Intervene • Regular field trips: Philadelphia Art Museum, college fairs, college tours, continued on next page Performance Tier by Domain: Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Zoo, Achievement...... Intervene Constitution Center, Penn Museum, CTE locations. Progress...... Intervene Climate...... Intervene College & Career...... Intervene
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Extracurricular Activities: • Art Club • Chess Club • Debate Club • Drama Club • JROTC Color Guard • Philadelphia Student Union (city-wide) • Robotics • Student Newspaper • WHYY Media Club • Yearbook Varsity Sports Teams: • Baseball • Basketball– Girls’ & Boys • Cheerleading • Football • Soccer • Softball– Girls’ • Track (Indoor and Outdoor) • Volleyball– Girls’
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 34 Franklin Learning Center High School (SA) https://flc.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: 616 North 15th Street FLC’s Vision: In a small individualized • The Annenberg Science Symposium at Philadelphia, PA 19130 student-centered style, FLC develops Lankenau Hospital young adults who are college and • Gift of Life Donor Program Principal: career ready, as well as active socially • Health science partnerships (Thomas Nicole Lee conscious citizens who are successful Jefferson Hospital and Drexel University) [email protected] in their professional pursuits. • Jeanne Ruddy's Performance Garage Phone: 215-400-7570 FLC’s Mission: Franklin Learning • Local universities and law firms Fax: 215-400-7571 Center is a magnet school committed • PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs to providing rigorous academic and • Pennsylvania Ballet Student Enrollment: 900 professional readiness programs through interdisciplinary study and close-knit • Performing arts partnerships learning communities. FLC provides • Red Cross opportunities for students interested in • Student internships Admission Requirements: professional careers in visual arts, business • The University of the Arts technology, computer science, public Grades: A's and B's with the • WHYY Media Labs possible exception of one C in major health, performing arts and college subject on report cards preparatory study. FLC students engage with the cultural heritage of Philadelphia Extracurricular Activities: Local Norms: Proficient or • Choir and Instrumental Music Advanced on Math and Reading and the world at large. PSSA • The Flash FLC—student-run news club Points of Pride: • Future Business Leaders of America Attendance: Exemplary record with • Title I Distinguished Reward Level School no unexcused absences • HOSA • State Level Distinction for Mock Trial Behavior: No negative disciplinary • Mock Trial reports • Competitive Cheerleading squad • Musical Theater Additional Requirements: • National Finalists in HOSA Competitions • National Honor Society – Auditions required for Music • Nationally recognized, twice, as a • Red Cross Club and Dance Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education • Science Fair Club – Portfolio presentation required • Three state HOSA officers • Student Government for Arts Majors in the last five years • Yearbook Club – Interviews required for • Only Medical Assisting program Medical Assisting, College in City of Philadelphia Sports Teams: Prep, Computer Science, and • Badminton—Girls’ Business • The Flash FLC Newspaper-Nationally recognized silver medal • Baseball – 4 Year New Learner’s Academy, • Basketball—Boys’ JV students placed through the Courses & Program Highlights: • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity Multilingual office Approved CTE Programs (Citywide Access): • Cheerleading (Citywide access is based on space availability) • Cross Country—Co-ed SEPTA Routes: – Business Administration • Football—Varsity 2, 23, 43, Broad Street Subway – Medical/Clinical Assistant • Golf—Co-ed Advanced Placement Courses: Biology; • Soccer Calculus; Computer Science; English • Softball Language and Composition; English • Track and Field—Co-ed Literature and Composition; US History; US Government and Politics; Studio Art • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity SY18-19 Drawing and Design. • other sports may be available through partnerships with other schools School Progress Report (SPR) Dual Enrollment Programs: Arcadia Overall SPR University; Community College Performance Tier...... Reinforce of Philadelphia; and Harrisburg University School Programs: Art; Computer Science; Performance Tier by Domain: College Prep; Dance; Instrumental and Achievement...... Intervene Vocal Music (Non-music majors are offered the opportunity to participate in Progress...... Reinforce instrumental music lessons during and after Climate...... Reinforce school) College & Career...... Watch
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 35 Horace Furness High School (NS) https://furness.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: The Furness High School vision is to foster • La Puerta Abierta 1900 South 3rd Street a safe and diverse school community in • Migrant Education Philadelphia, PA 19148 which all students will achieve their highest • Mural Arts of Philadelphia potential. Our mission is to provide the Principal: social and academic tools in a safe and • United Communities Southeast Daniel S. Peou nurturing environment that empowers Philadelphia – OST [email protected] students to use multicultural competency • Vietlead/Summer Roots to become productive citizens in our global • Youth Volunteer Corps Phone: 215-400-8300 society. Furness High School provides Fax: 215-400-8301 services to parents/caregivers of students Extracurricular Activities: of non-English language speakers through • Credit Recovery Program Student Enrollment: 705 the utilization of Bilingual Counseling • Drama Club Assistants. Bilingual counselor assistants • Grade Improvement Program are available for speakers of the following Admission Requirements: languages: Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, • Homework Zone Residence within the school Cantonese, Indonesian, Karen, Mandarin, • National Honor Society catchment area; Admission for Nepali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. • Running students outside the • SAT Preparation catchment area is based on Points of Pride: space availability and lottery. • 9th–12th Grade Seminar Courses – Career • Science Club Choices Program • Student Government Feeder Schools: • All Classrooms of the Future– Meredith, Jackson, Kirkbride, Promethean Technology Sports Teams: • Girls' Badminton Nebinger, Sharswood, • Diversity of Staff and Student Population. Taggart, Abigail Vare at • Baseball George Washington Courses & Program Highlights: • Basketball SEPTA Routes: CTE Program: • Football (shared with Southern HS) 57, 79 (citywide access, based on space availability) • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ Business Administration • Volleyball Advanced Placement Courses: Citywide Access Program: • Art History (based on space availability) • Biology – Business Administration • Calculus • Chemistry • Chinese • English Literature and Composition • US Government • US History Programs: • Accounting Course • Arts/Drama • Chinese Heritage Language • ESOL Program • Honors Classes: SY18-19 • Biology School Progress Report (SPR) Overall SPR • Calculus Performance Tier...... Watch • English II • Introduction to Films & Journalism Performance Tier by Domain: • Music/World Music • Spanish for Native Speakers Achievement...... Intervene Progress...... Reinforce Climate...... Reinforce College & Career...... Intervene
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 36 Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) (SA) https://gamp.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • 2011) • National Title I Award for the The Girard Academic Music Program State of PA from among all 501 school 2136 W. Ritner Street (GAMP) is a college preparatory school that districts (Feb. 2009–2010) • High School Philadelphia, PA 19145 provides a unique educational environment City-Wide, National Academic League focusing on college and career readiness (Apr. 2009) • City Wide High School Principal: while allowing all students in grades 5 Cheerleading Competition (Spring 2012) Jovan Moore through 12 to pursue music as a major [email protected] subject. As a community that strives for Courses & Program Highlights: academic and musical excellence, we are Advanced Placement Courses are Phone: 215-400-8230 committed to the continued development offered in Statistics, Literature, Language Fax: 215-400-8231 of an educational environment in which and Composition, Biology, History, all students succeed. Reflecting on our Environmental Science, Music Theory, and Student Enrollment: 264 own collective knowledge and research US History on the best instructional practices, we will Honors Courses are offered in Algebra, Admission Requirements: provide an educational environment that American History, English, and Chemistry. Grades: A's and B's with the possible will be cooperative, interactive, rigorous in exception of one C in major subject on standards, and responsive to the diverse Students have an 8-period day, allowing report cards needs of learners. GAMP will: them to achieve graduation credits that far Standardized Test Scores: 80th Percentile • Involve parents, advocates for children, exceed the state mandates. or higher on the PSSA Test in Reading and Mathematics and concerned educators in the Elective courses are offered in Literature, Attendance: 95% attendance during the community in the decisions affecting the Science, Technology, Social Sciences, previous school year education of their children. Communications and all aspects of the Behavior: No negative disciplinary • Promise a culturally supportive, school’s intensive music curriculum reports developmentally appropriate curriculum with adults who hold high expectations Partnerships: Audition Requirements: • The Philly Pops Vocal Audition – ALL applicants are for all children. required to perform a vocal audition, as • Provide integrated, heterogeneous, • Academy of Vocal Arts Collaborative all of our students participate in our choir. constructivist classrooms responsive to Initiatives Students should prepare 32 measures • Allegro Music Consultants of a piece of music (typically a verse and different learning styles and the multiple chorus of a popular song – any genre is intelligences of children. • Pennsylvania Ballet acceptable). You may bring sheet music • Develop a wide range of supportive • The Philadelphia Orchestra for an accompanist to play, or you may sing a capella. services that address individual student needs. Children are entitled to equal Extracurricular Activities: Instrumental Audition – Students who educational opportunities supported Music/Performance: have played an instrument for more than • All City Choir, Band, Orchestra one year are encouraged to audition. by the promise of greater resources to Students auditioning instrumental are schools serving students that are needy. • Jazz Band required to prepare any piece to perform • Marching Band/Color Guard of their choosing. You will be asked • Influence the pursuit and use of best to play scales and demonstrate sight instructional practices by encouraging • Musical Theatre production reading skills as well. Those auditioning professional growth for all members of • Stage Crew on piano, harp, drum set, or upright bass the school family. may use GAMP’s instruments. All other • Tech crew instruments must be brought to the • Mobilize our resources so that children Special Interest: audition by the student. will attend a school that is safe, attractive, • Creative Writing Club and free of prejudice. • Environmental Awareness Club SEPTA Routes: Points of Pride: • Mock Trial 7, 37, G, 69, C, Broad Street Subway Line • The small school climate provides rich • Poetry Out Loud academic, musical, and social experiences • WHYY Film Club
for all students. • Yearbook SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) • Featured choir at the Inauguration In addition,many students are members Overall SPR ceremonies of Mayor Jim Kenney at the of the GAMP chapter of the National Honor Performance Tier...... Reinforce Academy of Music (2016) and The Met Society and partake in Student Council (2020) • Performance alongside Broadway actress Sports Teams: Performance Tier by Domain: Idina Menzel at the National Museum of • Baseball—Boys’ Achievement...... Reinforce American Jewish History (2018) • Basketball—Boys’ • Winner: • 101.1 More FM Christmas Progress...... Reinforce • Cheerleading—Co-ed Choir Competition, 3rd place winner • Cross Country—Co-ed Climate...... Model (2015) • Grammy Signature School Enterprise Award (2015) • Philadelphia • Softball—Girls’ College & Career...... Model Top Schools - Philadelphia Magazine (Fall • Tennis—Co-ed
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 37 Hill-Freedman World Academy High School (SA) https://hfwa.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • Self-Discovery through the Personal Proj- Hill-Freedman High School’s mission is ect, Theory of Knowledge course and 150 1100 E Mt. Pleasant Street to provide a rigorous academic learning hours of Community, Action and Service Philadelphia, PA 19150 environment that fosters lifelong • Digital Literacy through state of the art learners who are committed to being music technology lab Principal: knowledgeable, caring, and internationally- • Small school community that Anthony Majewski minded citizens. offers an individualized, supportive [email protected] Pillars of Learning: classroom environment • Critical and Creative Thinking Exploration Phone: 215-400-3530 and Investigation Problem Solving Fax: 215-400-3531 Partnerships: • Communication and Collaboration • Philadelphia School Partnership • Reflection (provided $1.95 million grant for high Student Enrollment: 660 school expansion) • Responsibility and Social Action • LiveConnections and Teaching Artist Admission Requirements: Points of Pride: Program for high school music technology class Grades: A's and B's with the • 2015 Runner Up, Escalante-Gradillas Best possible exception of one C in in Schools National Award • Einstein Fellows major subject on report cards • Three original student albums produced • Special Olympics of Philadelphia Local Norms: Students must score on school’s label, Hill-Freedman Records • School practicum site for students from at or above the 80th percentile in the reading and math sections • Specialized programs for students with the University of Pennsylvania and of the PSSA or other nationally Complex Support Needs that encompass Temple University recognized standardized test a wide variety of exceptionalities and • 12Plus career and college program pro- Attendance: Exemplary attendance intellectual abilities including autism, viding students and parents support on and punctuality (no more than intellectual disabilities, multiple disabil- all aspects of college preparation 5 absences; no more than 5 ities, physical disabilities and language instances of lateness) on • Partnership with Drexel University and report cards impairments. Programs are individual- the School District of Philadelphia for ized to address specific academic needs, three off-site classroom for students with Additional Requirements: strategies for effective communication, – If a student meets the criteria, special needs they will be invited to an goals for independence, transitional skills • Ember @ Spring Point for expansion of interview assessed with a rubric and opportunities for post-secondary music technology program embedded in 21st Century Skills. readiness to prepare for everyday life in – All Hill-Freedman World the home, school and community Extracurricular Activities: Academy Middle Years students • Home of the Germantown Sports Supersite will need to reapply for High • Academic Support School admissions. • State-of-the-art biology and chemistry labs • Art Special Education: Students • Only state-of-the-art full music recording • Drumline studios in the city of Philadelphia with complex needs are • Choir encouraged to apply for our • Over 90% college acceptance rate transition program. The • Global Classroom Project • The class of 2019 earned more than $3 Special Education Team with • GSA cooperation of the Office of million in scholarship money Specialized Services will make all • Music Technology decisions regarding placement. Courses & Program Highlights: • Student Government • Hill Freedman offers the internationally • Maker Space SEPTA Routes: recognized and benchmarked Internation- • Unified Sports K, 6, L & 18 al Baccalaureate Middle Years Program • Model UN (grades 9 & 10) and Diploma Program • PSAT/SAT Prep offered at 12Plus Center (grades 11 & 12) • PLUS Leaders Program SY18-19 • International Baccalaureate Continuum School Progress Report (SPR) for 9th-12th Grade College Preparedness Overall SPR and potential college credit through the Sports Teams: Performance Tier...... Reinforce IB Diploma Program courses • Baseball—Boys • International-Mindedness via the • Basketball—Boys and Girls Performance Tier by Domain: Learner Profiles • Soccer—Boys and Girls • Track and Field—Indoor and Outdoor Achievement...... Watch • Volleyball—Girls Progress...... Reinforce Climate...... Model College & Career...... Watch
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 38 Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School(NS) https://kcapa.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: The mission of Kensington Creative • College Access Program 1901 North Front Street and Performing Arts High School is to • Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 19122 provide our students with a rigorous • Congreso de Latinos Unidos academic program and comprehensive • GEAR UP Principal: educational experiences in a safe, Patricia McDermott-Fair supportive learning environment which • Kensington School and Community [email protected] will prepare students for postsecondary Coalition studies, careers, and opportunities • LULAC Phone: 215-400-7400 in the fields of the expressive arts. • Minds Matter Fax: 215-400-7401 • Philadelphia Education Fund Points of Pride: • LEEDS Platinum Certification • Philadelphia Higher Education Network Student Enrollment: 527 for Neighborhood Development • Gear Up Grant creating a College Going (PHENND) Environment • Rotary Club of Philadelphia Admission Requirements: • Wings partnership providing scholarships Residence within the Kensington for seniors • Temple University Multiplex catchment area; • Youth United for Change Admission for students outside • Monthly service learning and project- the catchment area is based on based learning days space availability and lottery. • Student artwork and photography shown Extracurricular Activities: at local galleries • Choir Feeder Schools: • Arts performances, concerts, and shows • Cinematography Memphis St. Charter School, throughout the year • Dance Hartranft, Hunter, McKinley, • Active student leadership council • Drumline Welsh, & Brown • Comprehensive Introduction to the Arts • Music Production curriculum for 9th grade students SEPTA Routes: • Peer Mediators 3, 39, 57, 89, • annual Spirit Week • Science Olympiad Market-Frankford Line • Peer Mentoring program • Sports • State of the art technology in all • Songwriting Club academic classrooms • Student Government Citywide Access Program: • state of the art facilities. • Theater (based on space availability) • Two students received the state seal of • Yearbook – Digital Media Production biliteracy in 2019-2020 SY • 21st Century Community Learning Center Courses & Program Highlights: Approved CTE Program: Sports Teams: • Badminton (citywide access, based on space availability) • Digital Media Production • Baseball Advanced Placement Courses: • Basketball—Boys’ Varsity and JV • AP Computer Science Principles • Basketball—Girls’ Varsity and JV and Boys’ • AP Chemistry Varsity and JV • Dual enrollment college courses at CCP • Football—Varsity and JV (receive college credits) • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ Program: Creative and Performing Arts • Softball (dance, theater, vocal and instrumental • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 39 Kensington Health Sciences Academy High School (NS) https://khsa.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Extracurricular Activities: Mission and Approach to Learning: The • 12+ After-School Program 2463 Emerald Street mission of Kensington Health Sciences • Art Club Philadelphia, PA 19125 Academy is to prepare every student • Broadcasting Club academically and holistically to be • Cooking Club Principal: responsible, caring community members, Nimet Eren ready for college or career upon graduation. • Dancing Club • Healthy Living Club [email protected] Long Term Vision: We strive to accomplish our mission by building our community • Love For All Phone: 215-400-3600 together, learning through inquiry, valuing • Martial Arts Club Fax: 215-400-3601 integrity, and celebrating learning • Poetry Club • Travel Club Student Enrollment: 450 Points of Pride: • Mayor’s Office of Education Community Sports Teams: Admission Requirements: School • Badminton Residence within the school • CTE Programs (Health Related Technology, • Baseball catchment area; Admission for Dental Assisting, Rehabilitation Aide/ Sports Medicine) • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity students outside the catchment • Football area is based on space • Global Leadership Major availability and lottery. • Amazing Students and Staff Members • Football • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity and JV Feeder Schools: Courses & Program Highlights: • Softball Memphis St. Charter School, Approved CTE Programs: • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity Hartranft, Hunter, McKinley, (citywide access, based on space availability) • Wrestling Welsh, & Henry Brown • Dental Assisting • Health Related Technologies SEPTA Routes: • Rehabilitation Aide/Sports Medicine 3, 5, 39, and 54, Market-Frankford El Advanced Placement Courses: • English Literature and Composition • Environmental Science Citywide Access Programs: • Government (based on space availability) • Spanish – Dental Assisting • Studio Art – Health Related Technologies – Rehabilitation Aide/ Partnerships: Sports Medicine • 12 PLUS • Mayor’s Office of Education Community School • Eat Right Now • Penn State • Philabundance • University of Pennsylvania • Youth United for Change
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 40 Kensington High School (NS) https://kensingtonhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: As we move towards the future, our Approved CTE Programs: 2051 E. Cumberland Street mission is to prepare and motivate (citywide access, based on space availability) Philadelphia, PA 19125 empowered students with perseverance • Computer Support Systems Technology and a desire to succeed. We will establish • Engineering Technologies Principal: an inclusive environment that emphasizes • Sports Marketing and Management Dr. José E. Lebrón academic excellence and community [email protected] service in order to support our students Honors Courses in English and Math, as they become responsible, successful grades 9-12 Phone: 215-400-7700 citizens in our global society. Fax: 215-400-7701 Our approach to learning is guided by the Partnerships: • 12+ belief that all students: Student Enrollment: 531 • can realize and fulfill their learning • City Year potential, thereby closing the • Community College of Philadelphia Admission Requirements: achievement gap. • Congreso de Latinos Unidos Residence within the school • will be educated in a safe and • Cousins Supermarket catchment area; Admission for orderly environment. • GEAR UP students outside the catchment • will learn collaboratively, according to • Norris Square Civic Association individual needs through a rigorous area is based on space • PHENND (Philadelphia Higher Education and relevant College and Career Ready availability and lottery. Network for Neighborhood Development) Standards Curriculum. • Philadelphia Youth Network Feeder Schools: • will be inspired by caring role Memphis St. Charter School, models who are passionate and • Quik Stop Hartranft, Hunter, McKinley, committed to Kensington students • Rock to the Future music program Welsh, Henry Brown and the school’s mission. • St. Joseph’s University • Urban Worship Center SEPTA Routes: Points of Pride: 3, 5, 39, 54, Market-Frankford We are proud of the “tiger” spirit that has Extracurricular Activities: Line helped us achieve: • DECA (prepares emerging leaders and • Full accreditation by the Middle entrepreneurs in marketing) States Commission on Elementary • Engineering Club Citywide Access Programs: and Secondary Schools. (based on space availability) • GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) • Career and Technical (CTE) programs • Guitar Club – Computer Support Systems of study in Sports Marketing and Technology Management, Engineering, and Computer • Peer Mentoring – Engineering Support Systems Technology. • Student Government – Sports Marketing and • Continuing education placement for our • Yearbook Management graduates at: Community College of Philadelphia; Penn State, Main Campus, Sports Teams: Berks, Abington, Schuylkill; Temple • Badminton University; East Stroudsburg; West • Baseball Chester; Connecticut College; Franklin • Basketball & Marshall; LaSalle University; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; The Art • Basketball—JV Institute of Philadelphia; and the military • Football and trade schools. • Soccer • Committed community partnerships • Softball SY18-19 that build students’ career and life skills • Volleyball School Progress Report (SPR) including Philadelphia Academies, Inc. Overall SPR providing college experiences, internships, Performance Tier...... Intervene interviews, and job opportunities; Philadelphia Youth Network offering Performance Tier by Domain: paid internship opportunities with major companies. Achievement...... Intervene • Yearly increases in student achievement in Progress...... Intervene Mathematics and English Language Arts. Climate...... Watch College & Career...... Intervene
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 41 Martin Luther King High School(NS) https://mlkhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Dual Enrollment Programs: Community The mission of The Promise Academy College of Philadelphia, LaSalle University 6100 Stenton Avenue @ Martin Luther King High School is to (focus on Science Technology) Philadelphia, PA 19138 prepare all students to utilize higher Electives offered in Learning Pathways order cognitive skills to solve everyday include Visual Arts, Drama, Automotive Principal: problems and apply their knowledge to life. Technology, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Keisha Q. Wilkins Students will be engaged and challenged ROTC, Health and Related Technology, and [email protected] every day in every classroom through our Social Justice academics, technological programs, and Phone: 215-400-3500 development of social skills. Graduates STEEAM Academy (Science Technology Fax: 215-400-3501 will demonstrate excellence in critical Engineering Entrepreneurialism thinking and problem solving to become Arts Mathematics) Student Enrollment: 571 lifelong learners and contributing citizens in a multicultural society through five Partnerships: • The Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia basic principles: Peace, Respect, Language, works with King student-artists to add to Admission Requirements: Time Management, and Excellence. Residence within the school our collection of murals in the halls and catchment area; Admission for Points of Pride: on the walls of King. students outside the catchment Our diverse and exciting programs and • We offer an online, computer-based area is based on space the shift in student behavior and attitudes program (APEX) to help students recover availability and lottery. is a testament to the changed culture of missing credits and courses. The Promise Academy @ ML King: Sharp • We also partner with Enon Tabernacle Feeder Schools: decline in serious incidents and chronic Baptist Church, Youth’s Undeniable Day, Leeds, McClosky, Mastery truancy; Rising attendance rates for both Knowledge, CHIE, Project L.Y.F.T.Teen Pastorius, Roosevelt, Wagner staff and students; Many enriching cultural Elect/MARS, Lankenau Hospital, Einstein activities and programs including the Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Will’s Eye SEPTA Routes: Jacksonville Mass Choir, the Philadelphia Institute, Urban Tree Connection, AAA, K, L, XH, 18 Orchestra concerts, intriguing speakers and Pep Boys, and, AutoZone. artists, and an engaging and committed faculty. We have “Coffee with the Principal” Extracurricular Activities: Citywide Access Programs: every Wednesday, our Special Needs • Choir (based on space availability) students participate in the Special Olympics • Drama Club at the Tri-State Level, our business students – Business Administration • Environmental Club are trained and certified and offer service – Culinary Arts to the community by completing Income • Instrumental Band – Health Related Technologies Tax Returns during Tax season and also • JROTC (Army) participate in “Future Business Leaders of • National Honor Society America”: (FBLA) competitions at the State • Project L.Y.F.T. level. The Promise Academy @ King is a • SAC-School Advisory Council school of choice and opportunity: a school where students “want” to go. Together, the administrators, our outstanding faculty, our Sports Teams: experienced school police, and all of our • Badminton—Varsity (citywide) support staff – have worked to create and • Baseball—Varsity foster this culture of change at The Promise • Basketball—Boys’ JV Academy @ ML King High School. • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity Courses & Program Highlights: • Cheerleading (citywide) Advanced Placement Courses: Biology; • Football—Varsity and JV SY18-19 Calculus AB; English Language and • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity School Progress Report (SPR) Composition; English Literature and • Tennis—Co-ed Overall SPR Composition; US History; Performing Arts; • Track—Co-ed College Prep Performance Tier...... Intervene • Volleyball—Girls’ Varsity Approved CTE Programs: • Weight Training—Intramural Performance Tier by Domain: (citywide access, based on space availability) – Business Administration • Wrestling—Varsity and JV Achievement...... Intervene – Culinary Arts Progress...... Intervene – Health Related Technologies Climate...... Intervene College & Career...... Intervene
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 42 Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet (SA) https://lankenau.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet • Advanced Placement Courses: English 201 Spring Lane High School is a community where Literature and Composition; US Philadelphia, PA 19128 students can develop their individual Government and Politics; US History; potential to become environmentally Environmental Science Principal: conscious, productive, and successful in • Advanced Science Courses: Joshua Levinson their chosen fields of study and careers Environmental Science 2, Anatomy and [email protected] through the lens of environmental Physiology, Physics, Biology 2, Chemistry science. We will accomplish this in a safe 2, Psychology Phone: 215-400-3420 and supportive environment through • Art Fax: 215-400-3421 excellence in teaching and learning in partnership with family, community • Drama Student Enrollment: 350 members, and business partners. • Spanish Points of Pride: Partnerships: Admission Requirements: • Strong college bound program • Eat Right Philly Grades: • Small, country-like setting • Let’s Go Outdoors A's and B's with the possible • Continuous increase in School District of • Inner Strength Foundation exception of one C in major Philadelphia’s SPR score • Neubauer Family Foundation subject on report cards • Middle States Accredited • No Place for Hate Local Norms: • Title I Distinguished School & Innovation • Northwest Community Coalition for 70th Percentile or higher. Grant Award Youth (NCCY) Attendance: • High graduation rate • PENN International Affairs Association- Exemplary attendance • Stepping Stone College Coordinator Community Outreach Engagement and punctuality • Inner Strength Foundation Mindfulness • Philadelphia Water Department Behavior: Programs • Schuylkill Center for Environmental No negative disciplinary report. • U.S. News and World Report’s lists of Best Education U.S. High Schools • Stepping Stone Scholars • Certified Peer Mediators • WHYY SEPTA Routes: • Sustainability Programs (recycling, paper • Women of Tomorrow No direct SEPTA route; All retrieval, composting & gardening) • Young Playwrights of Philadelphia students are shuttled to school • 90%+ of students attend college and from various locations in the • International Travel (Spain in 2018-2019) Extracurricular Activities: North and Northwest sections of • All City Choir the city. • Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest • Anime Club • National Honor Society • Beekeeping Club • Certified Home and School Association • Botany Club • Volunteer opportunities such as charity • Chess Club walks, blood drives, fundraisers, and • Dance Club other service learning activities • NHS Peer Tutoring • Art, Music (percussion), and Drama • Poetry Club Programs • Recycling Club • WHYY After-School Youth Programs • Spirit Club • Beekeeping Program • Technology Club • Aquaponics and Hydroponics • Yearbook Club SY18-19 • Various afterschool opportunities School Progress Report (SPR) • No Place For Hate Overall SPR Sports Teams: Performance Tier...... Reinforce • Cross-Country • Bowling Performance Tier by Domain: • students also participate in the King High School athletic programs Achievement...... Intervene Progress...... Model Climate...... Model College & Career...... Reinforce
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 43 Abraham Lincoln High School (NS) https://lincoln.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: Abraham Lincoln High School is an All- Approved CTE Programs: 3201 Ryan Avenue Academy High School. Academies offer (citywide access, based on space availability) Philadelphia, PA 19136 each student more personalized attention, • Accounting & Financial Services recognition, and care from teachers, • Business Administration Principal: staff and peers. Integral to the Academy • Film and Video Production Jack Nelson methodology is the career-themed [email protected] approach designed to engage all students • Health Related Technologies with learning that is rigorous and relevant • Horticulture Phone: 215-400-3300 preparing them for college and career. Each • Sports Marketing and Management 215-400-3301 academy is a small learning community Fax: Advanced Placement courses in English built around college-career pathways. Literature, Environmental Science, Calculus, • Academy of the Arts Student Enrollment: 2,105 Chemistry, Psychology, Government and – Horticulture Pathway Law are offered to students who excel in – Fine and Performing Arts (FAPA) academic areas. Admission Requirements: Pathway Residence within the school Dual Enrollment is offered at Manor Junior catchment area; Admission for • Academy of Professional Services College and CCP. students outside the catchment – Business and Technology Furthermore, each grade at Lincoln has area is based on space – Law and Government class officers elected to plan various availability and lottery. • Academy of the Sciences activities to promote school spirit. Feeder Schools: – Health Sciences Partnerships: – Environmental Science Ethan Allen, Disston, Mayfair, Philadelphia Academies Inc., GEAR UP, Meehan Abraham Lincoln is Philadelphia’s premier Education Works, Design 360, Pennoni college and career preparation high school. Associates, Citizens Bank, Main Line Health, SEPTA Routes: Our mission at the new Abraham Lincoln Temple / Fox Chase Hospitals and 1199C 66, 70, 88 High School is to educate all students for Healthcare Workers Union Training, and college, career, academic, technology or Education Program are some of our major service opportunities for success, where strategic partners. Citywide Access Programs: the future is for everyone to build. We (based on space availability) believe that careers begin in the classroom. Extracurricular Activities: – Accounting & Financial Our vision is to provide a rigorous academic In addition to Grade Improvement and Services program that challenges and inspires our Credit Recovery, Lincoln offers the following – Business Administration culturally diverse population in a positive extra-curricular activities for students: and safe environment enabling our stu- • Anime Club – Film and Video Production dents to realize academic and career poten- • Brass Ensemble – Health Related Technologies tial, while promoting successful, productive, • Chamber Choir – Horticulture and responsible members of society. • Chess Team – Sports Marketing and Points of Pride: • Concert Band Management • Lincoln students have attended all • Dance major universities including NYU, • Drama University of Pennsylvania, Har- • Future Business Leaders of America vard, Temple and Villanova. • Future Farmers of America • Historically, over 1,000 graduates selected • Gay/Straight Alliance military careers providing service to our country and over 40,000 of our graduates • Individual and Small Group Lessons are members of our Alumni Association. • Jazz Band SY18-19 • Journalism School Progress Report (SPR) • The school utilizes ten mobile laptop Overall SPR carts. All classrooms are equipped with • Junior and Senior Prom Committee Performance Tier...... Watch Interactive Smart Boards and multi-media • Junior National Association for the Deaf projectors funded by Classrooms of the • Madrigal Ensemble Future. We offer World Language instruc- Performance Tier by Domain: tion in Spanish, French and Latin. We also • Marching Band Achievement...... Intervene teach American Sign Language. • Mock Trial Teams • The annual Philadelphia Flower Show Continued on the next page Progress...... Watch exhibit by our Horticulture Pathway has Climate...... Reinforce won recognition, including the Education and Innovative Design Awards. College & Career...... Intervene
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Extracurricular Activities: (continued) • National Honor Society • Railsplitters Yearbook Committee • Red Cross Club • Show Chorus • String Ensemble • The Lincoln Log Student Newspaper • Varsity Singers Sports Teams: Fall: • Cheerleading/Co-ed • Field Hockey/Females • Football/Males • Golf/Co-ed • Junior Varsity Football/Males • Junior Varsity Soccer/Males • Soccer/Males • Tennis/Females • Volleyball/Females Winter: • Basketball/Females • Basketball/Males • Bowling/Co-ed • Cheerleading/Co-ed • Junior Varsity Basketball/Females • Junior Varsity Basketball/Males • Swimming/Co-ed • Weight Training/Co-ed Intramural • Wrestling/Males Spring: • Badminton/Females • Baseball/Males • Junior Varsity Baseball/Males • Lifeguard Training/Co-ed Intramural • Softball/ Females • Tennis/Males • Track/Co-ed • Volleyball/Males • Weight Training-Co-ed Intramural
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 45 Jules E. Mastbaum AVTS (CW) https://mastbaum.philasd.org/ Mission & Approah to Learning: • Industry partnerships including Artisan, IG: @mastbaum_avts We encounter our studnts as they are and SEPTA, PECO, PWC, Thomas Jefferson accompany them on their journey. University Hospital, Temple University, 3116 Frankford Avenue and Elliott Lewis Philadelphia, PA 19134 On this journey, we work as a team to • Other partnerships including individuals afford our students the civil right of an from various business and Career and Principal: excellent education in a safe and nurturing Technical Education Occupational David L. Lon school environment. Accordingly, we train Advisory Committee. [email protected] our students in unique career and technical based skill, we instruct them with broad • Mastbaum graduates are prepared for college and career pathways. Phone: 215-400-7220 academic proficiencies, we guide them Fax: 215-400-7221 in developing leadership capacity, and we validate their personal identity. If our Courses & Program Highlights: Student Enrollment: 600 students experience obstacles to learning, Approved CTE Programs: we collaborate as a team to remove these (citywide access, based on space availability) obstacles and clear the way. • Automotive Technology Admission Requirements: Our students are builders and so are we. • Carpentry Students who have a strong motiva- When they leave our care, they leave on • Culinary Arts tion to be challenged academically a clearly defined path towards a skilled • Electrical and Power Transmission and have an interest in learning career or college. about their chosen career and tech- • Graphic Design nical field are welcome to apply. “Mastbaum. We Build the Future!” • Health Information Records Technology All students interested in attend- • Health Related Technologies ing Jules Mastbaum High School Points of Pride: • Plumbing Technology must participate in an interview • Highly trained staff • Sports and Entertainment Marketing and be accompanied by a parent/ • Diverse student body • Welding Technology guardian. Names of students from • Family and community engagement the interview stage that have career and technical education • Leadership programs for all students; (CTE) interests that align with Student Ambassadors, Leaders in Training Partnerships: • Automobile Dealers Association of Mastbaum’s CTE programs will be • Dual Enrollment (concurrent High School Greater Philadelphia included in Mastbaum’s lottery. and College classes) • Campus Apartments • Rigorous Academic programs (including a strong focus on literacy and math in • Charles Ellis Fund SEPTA Routes: 9th/10th grade) • Community College Tech-Prep 3, 5, 60, Market-Frankford El • State-of-the-Art Career and Technical • District Council (DC) 21 Education (CTE) programs • Elliott Lewis • Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) • Energy Coordinating Agency Courses • Lockheed Martin • College and Career Readiness Course • Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship • Self-Empowerment • Pennco Tech • College Possible (college/university • Philadelphia Academies, Inc. preparation program) • Philadelphia Electric Company • National Honor Society • Philadelphia Water Department • Industry-recognized and approved CTE • SEPTA certifications • Temple University • Award-winning athletic programs • Temple University Nurses’ Association • Award-winning Future Business Leaders SY18-19 • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital School Progress Report (SPR) of America (FBLA) Overall SPR • Local, state, and National Award-winning • White-Williams Scholars Performance Tier...... Intervene Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) continued on the next page Performance Tier by Domain: • Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) organizations Achievement...... Intervene • Award-winning Skills USA program Progress...... Watch • Internships • Alumni Climate...... Watch College & Career...... Watch
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Extracurricular Activities: • ASPIRA • Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) • Chess Club • College Possible • DECA • FBLA • Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) • Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) • Mastbaum Alumni Association • National Honor Society • Piano Club • Project Pride-Peer Mediation & Leadership • School Store • Senior Residency • Skills USA • Steppingstone Scholars • Student Ambassadors • Technology Student Association • Yearbook Committee Sports Teams: • Badminton • Baseball: Varsity and JV • Basketball: Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity and JV • Bowling • Cheerleading (Citywide) • Football: Varsity and JV • Soccer: Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity • Softball: Varsity • Track and Field: Co-ed • Volleyball: Boys’ Varsity • Volleyball: Girls’ Varsity and JV
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 47 Julia R. Masterman High School (SA) https://masterman.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Masterman provides an accelerated, • Community College of Philadelphia 1699 Spring Garden Street enriched curriculum for academically • Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 19130 talented students who are interested in a college preparatory experience. Extracurricular Activities: Principal: Masterman’s motto is “Dare To Be Over 40 extracurricular activities, including Jessica Brown Excellent.” To that end, students participate Allies, Chess Club, Debate, Mock Trial, [email protected] in a rigorous academic program supported Student Government, Ultimate Frisbee, by a wide range of co-curricular activities. Golf, and more Phone: 215-400-7580 At Masterman, academic excellence and Fax: 215-400-7581 personal growth take place in a genuinely Sports Teams: diverse community. Our students learn in • Badminton Student Enrollment: 1,200 and from this diverse atmosphere, truly • Baseball experiencing and honoring the differences. Masterman promotes not simply tolerance, • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Admission Requirements: but the rich possibilities for individual and • Bowling Grades: community growth. • Cross Country—Girls’ and Boys’ A's and B's with the possible • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ exception of one C in major Points of Pride: • Softball subject on report cards • Most highly ranked school in the state of Pennsylvania as measured by the PSSA’s • Swimming—Co-ed Local Norms: • Tennis—Girls’ and Boys’ 88th Percentile or higher. • Ranked as a “Top One Hundred Public School” by US News and World Report for • Track—Co-ed (The grades and local norms the past six years and top 50 schools in • Track—Co-ed Indoor are minimum criteria. Students the country in 2016 accepted typically far exceed • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ the minimum.) • All courses are advanced • 13 advanced placement classes Attendance: are offered Exemplary attendance and • 18 competitive sports teams for both punctuality (no more than 5 absences; no more than 5 young men and women instances of lateness) on • Full range of extra-curricular activities report cards including a nationally-ranked chess team, Behavior: orchestra, choir, jazz band and a variety of clubs No negative disciplinary reports on report cards • Very active and involved Home and School Association Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Courses & Program Highlights: Algebra I and French I or Spanish Advanced Placement Courses: I in 8th grade; Priority for • Calculus AB and BC admission given to Masterman’s current 8th grade students. • Computer Science • English Language and Composition SEPTA Routes: • English Literature and Composition 2, 43, C, Broad Street Subway • Environmental Science • French • Music Theory SY18-19 • Philosophy School Progress Report (SPR) • Physics Overall SPR • Spanish Language Performance Tier...... Model • Statistics • US Government and Politics Performance Tier by Domain: • US History Achievement...... Model • and opportunities for independent study for additional Advanced Placement exams. Progress...... Reinforce Climate...... Model College & Career...... Model
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 48 Motivation High School(SA) https://motivationhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Motivation High School is a magnet • ACE Program - Architecture, 5900 Baltimore Avenue public high school with a private school Construction and Engineering and Philadelphia, PA 19143 philosophy that promotes reflection, internships at different locations transparency, and accountability. It • Drexel University’s Eat Right Program Principal: provides a college and career preparatory • Dual Enrollment with CCP and Rennu Teli-Johnson education that teaches scholars twenty- Harrisburg University [email protected] first century skills and character building. Our scholars communicate effectively, • Faith-based organizations serve Phone: 215-400-7930 seek information, construct their own as partners as well as Home Fax: 215-400-7931 knowledge, utilize analytical methods and School Association and develop responsible citizenship. • Impact Program Student Enrollment: 400 Through collaboration, we will prepare • International Rotary our scholars for competitive college and Association— Interact Club career pathways by engaging them in • Partnership Program with Admission Requirements: the study of world language and culture, Temple University Grades: literature, sciences, mathematics, social • Philadelphia Futures sciences, humanities, communications, A's and B's with the possible digital awareness and application, problem- • PASH program exception of one C in major • U Penn Law Program subject on report cards solving and global awareness. • Upward Bound Programs at University Attendance: Points of Pride: of Penn, Drexel, and Harcum Exemplary attendance • Maintains daily attendance at 93% with and punctuality 81.6% of scholars attending 95% or more. Extracurricular Activities: Behavior: • Offers Arabic and Spanish as a World • Bully Prevention Program No negative disciplinary reports Language • Friday Enrichment Program • Has a diverse population with high Additional Requirements: • Health and Wellness Council respect towards each other • Martial Arts Interview and writing • Dual enrollment with Harrisburg sample required • National Honor Society University • Peer Mediation Program • International activities and study of • School Advisory Council SEPTA Routes: global issues 34 Trolley and 46, G, 409 and • Involved in Wellness, Healthy eating, • SIMBA (Safe in My Brothers’ Arms) – a 102 Buses Fitness Program male initiative and DOVE (Daughters of Virtuous Elegance) – a female initiative • Provides a ”Summer Orientation Program” for incoming scholars • Student Government Association • Enrichment programs such as • Yoga photography, yoga, cooking, DOVE and SIMBA Sports Teams: There are currently six teams at the school: • 88% of graduates attend college • Basketball—Varsity Girls’ • Active Home and School Association • Basketball—Varsity Boys’ • Active School Advisory Council • Softball • All scholars perform a minimum of fifteen hours of community service per year and • Cheerleading there is participation in a variety of civic • Cross Country—Boys' and Girls’ engagement actives that support our • Track—Indoor and Outdoor—Boys' school wide theme “Success Through and Girls’ SY18-19 Accepting Responsibility!” We are exploring ways for scholars to School Progress Report (SPR) participate in the varsity and junior varsity Overall SPR Courses & Program Highlights: Performance Tier...... Watch comprehensive sports program available for • Seven Advanced Placement Courses any sport that is not available at the school. • Special Courses: Financial Literacy, Performance Tier by Domain: Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, Achievement...... Intervene Statistics, Drama, Photography, Theater, Music Percussion Progress...... Watch Climate...... Model College & Career...... Watch
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 49 Northeast High School (NS) https://nehs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • 100% of IB Diploma candidates earned at Northeast High School empowers students least three college eligible score (2019) 1601 Cottman Avenue to embrace learning as a lifelong process. • 84% of IB Certificate candidates earned at Philadelphia, PA 19111 We foster in our students a respect for all least one college eligible score (2019) people regardless of race, ethnicity, class, • AP program shows steady gains in all Principal: gender, or sexual orientation, for this is the areas year after year Omar Crowder essence of learning in a global community. [email protected] We prepare our students to be contributing • 67 Nationally recognized AP Scholars members of our high-tech society, with the (2019) Phone: 215-400-3200 ultimate goal of becoming empathetic and • Still the only school in the district to earn Fax: 215-400-3201 transformative leaders within their families, the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma- 11 communities, and world. earned (2019) Student Enrollment: 3,316 • 54% of exams taken yielded college Points of Pride: eligible scores- positive trend for the last • Diversity 10+ years (2019) Admission Requirements: • Over 50 languages and dialects spoken • Over 70% of students attend 2 or 4 year Residence within the school • Schools-within-a-School model colleges catchment area; Admission for • More than 20 AP Classes offered students outside the catchment • Strong academic program area is based on space • Neubauer Fellowship in Educational • 50 + clubs and activities including availability and lottery. Leadership Fellow Latinos Unidos Club which participated • National Career Academy Coalition Fellow in National Hispanic Institute Debate at Villanova & University of Rochester • Nationally Board-Certified teachers • Extensive instrumental & vocal programs Feeder Schools: • Stanford Hollyhock Fellows (4 teachers) Farrell, Spruance, Wilson • Dance ensemble • 2019 US News and World Report one of “Best High Schools” in Pennsylvania • 11 members in All City Choir (2020) SEPTA Routes: • 32 athletic teams 19, 9, 67, 70, 77 for achievement in Advanced Placement Coursework • Numerous Athletic Championships. • Largest number of students graduating from Philadelphia comprehensive high Courses & Program Highlights: schools Advanced Placement Courses: • Increased number of students attending • Biology Ivy League and top tier universities • Calculus • Highest rate of graduation from 4-year • Capstone Program: AP Seminar & AP colleges of Philadelphia’s comprehensive Research high schools • Chemistry • Over 10 million dollars in scholarships • Chinese Language & Culture earned annually • Computer Science Principles • SPARC Robotics Program • English Language & Composition • Annual SPARC Flight (since 1968) • English Literature & Composition • Expanded International Baccalaureate • Enviornmental Science program • Italian Language & Culture • Award-winning CTE programs • Macroeconomics • 3rd Philadelphia Flower Show 2020 • Physics • 2016 PA-CTE Program of the Year in Web • Psychology Design & Graphic Design • Spanish Language & Culture SY18-19 • 20% NOCTI exam results eligible for School Progress Report (SPR) college credit (2019) • Statistics Overall SPR • 150+ Adobe certifications eligible for • Studio Art Performance Tier...... Watch college credit (2019) • US Government • WHYY Media Lab installation (2016) • US History Performance Tier by Domain: • DECA State and National Winners • World History Achievement...... Intervene • 95% of Academic Language Program Approved CTE Programs: students with post-secondary plans • Digital Media Production Progress...... Watch • 10 IB Diploma Recipients - 91% of • Sports Marketing & Management Climate...... Reinforce all Diploma Candidates earning the distinguished IB Diploma (2019) continued on next page College & Career...... Watch
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• Harrisburg University Courses & Program Highlights: (continued) • International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Courses: • International Thespian Society • Anthropology • Jeannes Hospital • Chemistry • Junior Achievement • History of the Americas • Manor College • Literature • National Academic League • Mathematics • National Forensic League • Music • Neubauer Family Foundation • Psychology • Penn State University • Spanish Language • Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair • Theory of Knowledge • Philadelphia 76ers Dual Enrollment/College Excel Programs • Philadelphia Futures and electives associated with each: • Philadelphia Outward Bound • Academic Language Program (ALP) — • Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Academic Writing, Speaking in Academic • Philadelphia Union Settings, College Vocabulary, College • Philadelphia Young Playwrights Prep; Computer Science; Health & Medical: Medical Terminology, Forensics, • PSTV Channel 52 Anatomy • Temple University • Digital Media Production / AVID (Ap- • Temple University LEAP (Law Education plied Visual & Interactive Design) CTE and Advocacy Program) Program — Cinematography, Film & • TruMark Financial Video Production, Graphic Design, Graph- • University of Pennsylvania ic Communications, Web &Multimedia • Walnut Street Theatre Design, Game & Interactive Media Design, Communication Technology Careers • WHYY TV Channel 12 • Sports Marketing & Management CTE Program — Sports Marketing 1, 2, & Extracurricular Activities: Including but not limited to: 3, Business Management, Entrepreneur- • Amnesty International ship, Financial Algebra, Microsoft Office Specialist • Asian Student Association • Association of Chinese Students • Arts Academy — Art, Choir, Instrumental Music, Creative Writing, Dance Theater/ • Black Success Academy Drama, Music Technology; Drawing, • Cello and Bass Club Painting, Ceramics • Chess Club Additional programs and courses: • Christian Club • 9th Grade Academy • Clarinet, Flute, and Percussion Ensembles • AP Capstone Diploma Program • College Application Connection • Environment & Resource Management • Concert and Marching Bands Program • Concert Choir Chamber Chorale • Engineering, and Aeronautics Magnet • CPR and First Aid Certification Program • Dance Club • Debate and Mock Trial Club • Fitness and Wellness Academy • DECA SY18-19 • Health & Medical Program • Drexel SeaPerch Robotics Competition • International Baccalaureate Program • Drill Team • Extensive Honors courses offered • ELECT Program • World Languages offered: Spanish, Italian, • Environmental Club French, and Chinese • ESOL • Film Club Partnerships: • Forensics Team • Alisha C. Levin Memorial Foundation • Community College of Philadelphia continued on next page • Drexel University • Drexel University School of Nursing
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Extracurricular Activities: Sports Teams: (continued) • Badminton • Future Farmers of America (FFA) • Baseball—Varsity and JV • Gaming Club • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity and • IndoPak Club JV • Interact Club Association • Bowling—Co-ed • Italian Club • Cheerleading • Jazz and Small Jazz Combos • Cross Country—Co-ed • Latinos Unidos Club • Field Hockey—Varsity and JV • Math Club • Fitness Training—Intramural • Megaphone (school newspaper) • Football Yellow Ribbon: Varsity and JV • Muslim Students Association • NEMAC • Golf—Co-ed • National History Day • Lacrosse—Boys’ and Girls’ • National Honor Society • Soccer— Boys’ Varsity and JV and Girls' • Northeast Ally Club (Gay, Lesbian, • Soccer—Softball—Varsity and JV Bisexual, Transgender Allies - GSA) • Swimming—Co-ed • Orchestra • Tennis—Boys’ and Girls’ • Players Drama Club • Track and Field—Co-ed • Red Cross Club • Track— Indoor • Robotics Competition Club • Volleyball—Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity and JV • Saxophone and Brass Quartets • Wrestling • School Website Club • Science Fairs • Science Olympiad • School-to-Career Activities • Select Choir • Set Design • Skills USA • SPARC • Spanish Club • Spirit Squad • Spring Musical • Stage Crew • String Ensemble and Quartet • Student Senate • Students Run Philly Style • Tech Squad • Teenagers for the 21st Century • UNICEF Club • Ushers • Video Club • Viking Pep Band • Viking Vocals • WHYY Media Lab • Wellness Club • Wilderness Club • Yearbook Club • Yu-Gi-Oh Club
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 52 Northeast Medical, Engineering and Aerospace Magnet (SA) https://nehs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Northeast Medical, Engineering and 1601 Cottman Avenue Aerospace Magnet provides a college Philadelphia, PA 19111 preparatory program of studies for students with strong science and math Magnet Director: aptitudes who are interested in pursuing Christopher Frank careers in medical fields, engineering, [email protected] and the aerospace sciences. Phone: 215-400-3200 Points of Pride: Fax: 215-400-3201 • Students graduate with four years of mathematics and science • 99.9% graduation rate and the students attend Ivy League universities, as well as Admission Requirements: private and public universities Grades: • SPARC Program is the only high school A's and B's with the possible program that simulates a NASA flight exception of one C in major lasting two days subject on report cards • Project SPARC houses the only remaining Standardized Test Scores: Apollo training capsule which was 85th Percentile or higher donated by NASA • The SPARC Robotics group was awarded Attendance: the distinction of the most promising 95% attendance during the robotics group in the School District. previous school year Behavior: Extracurricular Activities: No negative disciplinary reports Students enrolled in citywide and special on report cards admissions programs participate in the Northeast High School clubs and activities. Sports Teams: Students enrolled in citywide and special admissions programs participate in the Northeast High School athletic program.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 53 Northeast Pre-International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (SA) https://nehs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: This program is a demanding two-year 1601 Cottman Avenue international program that meets the Philadelphia, PA 19111 needs of highly motivated grade 11 and 12 students and leads to an internationally Christopher Frank, Magnet Director recognized diploma. In the ninth and [email protected] tenth grade students will have a full roster of advanced and honors classes so that Bonnie Taylor, IB Coordinator they will be adequately prepared for the [email protected] expectations of the Diploma Program years. To earn an IB diploma, students Phone: 215-400-3200 must take a challenging liberal arts course Fax: 215-400-3201 of studies and pass examinations in six academic subjects. In addition, students are required to take the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course that investigates the nature Admission Requirements: of knowledge in various disciplines; Grades: participate in Creativity, Action, Service A's and B's with the possible (CAS) to achieve eight learning outcomes, exception of one C in major undertake original research, and write an subject on report cards Extended Essay of 4,000 words. Students successfully completing the program Standardized Test Scores: earn a Northeast High School diploma in 85th Percentile or higher addition to the internationally recognized Attendance: IB diploma. 95% attendance during the previous school year Extracurricular Activities: Students enrolled in citywide and special Behavior: admissions programs participate in the No negative disciplinary reports Northeast High School clubs and activities. on report cards Sports Teams: Students enrolled in citywide and special admissions programs participate in the Northeast High School athletic program.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 54 Overbrook High School (NS) https://overbrookhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: The vision of Overbrook High School is to • Approved CTE Programs: 5898 Lancaster Avenue prepare students to become responsible, (citywide access, based on space availability) Philadelphia, PA 19131 productive citizens by exposing them to – Digital Media Production rigorous academics, culturally relevant Principal: – Health Related Technologies content, post secondary planning • Community College of Philadelphia Dual Dr. Kahlila S. Lee and college and career exposure. This [email protected] Enrollment—Juniors and Seniors have vision will be sustained through a an opportunity to earn college credit commitment to exceptional professional Phone: 215-400-7300 through the dual enrollment program at standards, high expectations from all the Community College of Philadelphia Fax: 215-400-7301 stakeholders, including Overbrook • Google Classroom Access High School Alumni’s legacy. Student Enrollment: 500 • International Institute for Restorative Overbrook High School's legacy is built Practices on a history of rich contributions to society. These contributions have been • Credit Recovery and Grade Improvement Admission Requirements: • Scholars/Honors Academy Residence within the school made by a diverse group of OHS alumni catchment area; Admission for who has led the charge for all future • School-wide SAT/PSAT day students outside the catchment OHS students. This legacy will continue • STEM area is based on space as we instill high expectations in our • Small Group Instruction availability and lottery. students, while providing high support. We are committed to excellence, by • Social Emotional Support Feeder Schools: challenging all students to reach their – Grief Counseling Blankenburg, Cassidy, Heston, highest potential as life-long learners and – Girls’ Group Gompers, Lamberton, Overbrook contributing citizens, with an environment Educational School, focused on student-centered learning. Partnerships: Rhoads, Universal Daroff CS Points of Pride: • Gear Up • Overbrook High School Alumni Chapter • Promise Corp SEPTA Routes: • To Our Children w/ Health 10 Trolley, G • Competitive Sports Teams(see list under Sports Teams) • University of Pennsylvania Talent Search • Junior Reserve Officer • University of Pennsylvania Upward Bound Citywide Access Programs: Training Corps (JROTC) • Upward Bound Math and Science (based on space availability) • Three-time State Champion – Digital Media Production Mock Trial Team Extracurricular Activities: – Health Related Technologies • Academic Advising • Student Government • College Tours • Academic Interventions Sports Teams: • Badminton • 19/20 SY Only Philadelphia Public • Baseball School Wrestling State Qualifier • Basketball– Girls’ and Boys’ • $350,000.00+ in College Scholarships for the Class of 2020 • Cheerleading • Football • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ • Softball • Track and Field—Girls’ and Boys’ • Volleyball SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) Overall SPR Performance Tier...... Intervene
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 55 Parkway Center City Middle College (SA) https://parkwaycc.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Points of Pride: Mission: Parkway Center City Middle • Student respect for diversity 540 North 13th Street College provides a liberal arts, college • Excellent student and staff attendance Philadelphia, PA 19123 readiness education that prepares ALL • Met AYP Targets for eight scholars for matriculation in and graduation consecutive years Principal: from college/university, and career. Anh Nguyen • Earned Commonwealth of PA [email protected] Our Approach: Parkway Center City Achievement Keystone Award for six Middle College (PCCMC) in partnership consecutive years Phone: 215-400-7620 with Community College of Philadelphia • Majority of students enroll in 2-4 year Fax: 215-400-7621 (CCP), requires that all scholars participate colleges and universities in a college level summer bridge course • Student artwork on display throughout Student Enrollment: 525 before entering Parkway in the 9th grade school fall semester. During years one and two, • Annual events, including: PCC Admission Requirements: scholars are engaged in rigorous course content at both sites (PCCMC and CCP) Annual Walk for Fitness, Parkway Grades: A's and B's with the possible that is reflective of college level courses Challenge, Multicultural Awareness exception of one C in major with encouragement and supports from Day and Career Day. subject on report cards the entire school community including Standardized Test Scores: A local CCP. In Year three and four, scholars will Courses & Program Highlights: percentile of 70 on the PSSA test be immersed in college level courses at • Current Advanced Placement in both Reading and Math are CCP leading to multiple pathways such as Courses: English Literature, the minimum. A lower reading obtaining an Associate degree in Liberal US History, Calculus, Art score may be considered for Arts, earning a minimum of 48 college • Dual Enrollment at Community students who have lived in the credits, or Industry certifications in College of Philadelphia U.S. for three years or less. Non- Computer Program or Entrepreneurship. • Summer Bridge – college course for public school families should Our staff supports a culture of high expecta- incoming freshmen contact the child’s present school tions for teaching and learning. Scholars • Elective courses include Geography, for score conversion information. are engaged, encouraged, and empowered Art, Health and Physical Education, The national percentile to graduate successfully from PCCMC with Contemporary Issues, Drama, on a nationally recognized a High School diploma and an Associate’s SAT Prep English and Math, standardized test will be Degree (CCP). Furthermore, our vision is Statistics, Environmental Science, considered when it is available. that scholars will continue college to earn and Personal Finance Independent school students a Bachelor’s Degree and /or complete suc- • Blended Learning may submit ERB scores or any cessful career options. Our parents, families other nationally recognized and guardians are full partners in fostering continued on next page standardized test. academic achievement, personal responsi- Attendance: Exemplary attendance bility, and self-actualization. We encourage and punctuality are required our scholars to develop entrepreneurial Behavior: No negative disciplinary attitudes, peer leadership and community reports and no 3’s in Citizenship. service to prepare for their future as mem- bers of the global economy and citizens of Additional Requirements: the world. (see right) The uniqueness of the Middle College Additional Requirements: program provides students the opportunity SEPTA Routes: to complete their high school years with Demonstrated positive attitude C, 23, 43, 61, Broad Street Subway a high school diploma and an Associate’s and aspirations to attend college Degree. In order to accomplish this, students will be fully matriculated into CCP for their Because students at Parkway will SY18-19 Junior and Senior years. In order to begin be taking high school and college School Progress Report (SPR) Junior and Senior year at CCP, students course simultaneously, it is very Overall SPR are expected to be performing at college important that students arrive Performance Tier...... Reinforce level in both Math and English and will demonstrating proficient skills be administered a placement test. The in writing, a crucial element in Performance Tier by Domain: placement test is a requirement from CCP college course work. Therefore, for all students attending the college. By the as part of the screening process Achievement...... Reinforce end of Sophomore year, if students do not alongside grade and test Progress...... Reinforce place at college level they will not be able to performance, all students fitting continue their years at PCCMC as there will the admissions requirements will Climate...... Reinforce not be any Junior or Senior classes held at be invited to come to PCCMC to take a writing assessment. College & Career...... Model the high school level.
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Partnerships: • Big Brothers, Big Sisters • College Possible • Community College of Philadelphia • Deloitte Academy • Delphi Project Foundation • Lantern Theatre • Philadelphia OIC • Philly College Team (Mentor for Philly) • Temple University • Turning Point for Children • University of Pennsylvania • Women of Tomorrow of Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Activities: • Drama • Robotics • Senior Committees • Tutoring Sports Teams: • Baseball • Boys’ Basketball • Cheerleading • Cooperative Sports – Football • Girls’ and Boys’ Track • Girls’ and Boys’ Volleyball • Girls’ Basketball • Soccer • Softball
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 57 Parkway Northwest HS for Peace and Social Justice (SA) https://parkwaynw.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Extracurricular Activities: Our mission at Parkway Northwest High • Film Club 6200 Crittenden Street School for Peace and Social Justice is • Art Club Philadelphia, PA 19138 to prepare students to face a complex world with the skills necessary to institute Sports Teams: Principal: positive change locally and globally. Our • Baseball Jeffrey MacFarland school offers a rigorous college preparatory • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity [email protected] program designed to promote peace and social justice through the use of critical • Football Phone: 215-400-3390 thinking, problem solving, cooperative • Softball Fax: 215-400-3391 learning and research. • Track with Martin Luther King, Jr. High School Student Enrollment: 248 Points of Pride: • 98% Graduation Rate • $350,000 in college scholarships and Admission Requirements: grants awarded to the Class of 2016 Grades: • United Nations Youth A's and B's with the possible Leadership Conference exception of one C in major • Global Classroom Project: Community subject on report cards Service trip to Costa Rica Annual Peace Local Norms: Day Celebration and Workshops 70th Percentile or higher Courses & Program Highlights: Attendance: • Ninth grade course in Social Development Exemplary attendance and and Leadership punctuality (no more than • Advanced Placement Courses: 5 absences; no more than 5 English Literature and Composition; instances of lateness) on Psychology report cards • Honors courses in English, History and Behavior: Math Rigorous Senior Project Program No negative disciplinary reports • Dual Enrollment Program on report cards with Arcadia University Additional Requirements: School and/or community Partnerships: volunteer hours and personal • Rotary Club of Chestnut Hill interview required • Community Advisory Board comprised of university and SEPTA Routes: organization partners including: 18, H, L – Arcadia University – Global Education Motivators (GEM) – Granny Peace Brigade – Physicians for Social Responsibility – Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) – Temple University – United Nations Association SY18-19 of Greater Philadelphia School Progress Report (SPR) – Women’s International League for Overall SPR Peace and Freedom Performance Tier...... Watch
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 58 Parkway West High School (SA) https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Advanced Placement Courses: Parkway West is a small special admission • English Language and Composition 4725 Fairmount Avenue college prep high school. Our mission is • English Literature and Composition Philadelphia, PA 19139 to ensure that all students reach their • Environmental Science personal and academic potential, and Principal: become productive citizens and lifelong • U.S. Government and Politics Dr. Kathleen McCladdie learners. In partnership with Philadelphia • U.S. History [email protected] Academies, Inc., Parkway offers an Early Dual Enrollment Programs: Childhood Education CTE program whose • Community College of Philadelphia Phone: 215-400-7710 mission is to address the need for qualified • Temple University - Temple Education Fax: 215-400-7711 teachers in the city’s schools. The program Scholars is designed to introduce students to careers Student Enrollment: 315 in the field of education, while emphasizing Partnerships: the use of technology and preparing • Bryn Mawr College them for entrance into college. Students Admission Requirements: • Children’s Village Grades: participate in summer internships in the education field. Students who complete the • Community College of Philadelphia A's and B's with the possible program will have the opportunity to earn • Delaware Valley Association for the exception of one C in major Education of Young Children subject on report cards their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, as well as up to 9 college credits. • District 1199C Training and Attendance: Upgrading Fund Exemplary attendance and Points of Pride: • First Up punctuality (no more than five • Made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2007- absences; no more than five 2009 and 2011 • Haverford College instances of lateness) on • More than 90% of graduates enroll • Pennsylvania State University report cards directly in 2 or 4 year colleges • Philadelphia Academies, Inc. Behavior: • Early Childhood Education CTE program • West Chester University No negative disciplinary reports • and ECE internship sites: The Caring on report cards Courses & Program Highlights: Center, Children's Community School, Additional Requirements: Approved CTE Programs (Citywide Access): Children's Playhouse, Children's Village, • Early Childhood Education and Childcare Chinatown Learning Center, Deborah's – Letter of recommendation About the Early Childhood Education Little Shepherd's Too, Infant Friendship from current teacher Center, Parent Infant Center, Sound Start and counselor (ECE) Pathway: • Each year (gr. 9–12) includes specific ECE Learning Center, St. Mary's Nursery – Mandatory interview held in coursework, career site and college visits, School, TYL II, Woodland Academy early December and the opportunity to start earning Extracurricular Activities: industry certifications in 10th grade. • Chess Club SEPTA Routes: • At the end of 11th grade, students choose • Grade Recovery 15 Trolley, 64, their 12th grade track with customized • National Honor Society Market-Frankford Line experiences based on their career goals. • Mock Trial – • Every summer, students have the opportunity to participate in a 6-week • Poetry Club internship, gaining real world work • Student Government experience in a highly rated Keystone • Special Olympics STAR 3 or 4 ECE site in Philadelphia. • Tutoring Students work Monday through Thursday • Yearbook at their site, and receive Professional Development on Fridays. Sports Teams: SY18-19 • An articulation agreement with • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ School Progress Report (SPR) Community College of Philadelphia gives • Softball Overall SPR program graduates nine college credits Performance Tier...... Watch and the opportunity for further study in • Track and Field ECE or other areas. • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ Performance Tier by Domain: • ECE graduates are also eligible for state • Partnership with West Philadelphia HS for sports not offered at Parkway Achievement...... Intervene TEACH scholarships for college or may enter 1199c's Apprenticeship in ECE Progress...... Reinforce Program, a CDA to Associates Degree program where apprentices work while Climate...... Reinforce earning college credits. College & Career...... Intervene
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 59 Penn Treaty Middle School-High School (NS) https://penntreaty.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Extracurricular Activities: Mission: Supporting the academic and Numerous after-school activities including: 600 E. Thompson Street social emotional outcomes of every student. • Art Sphere afterschool program Philadelphia, PA 19125 Points of Pride: • Crochet Club Principal: • At Penn Treaty we build an academic • EC Clubs Sam Howell community of students who grow • EducationWorks [email protected] as productive citizens and have post • Gardening Club secondary success. We create a family • Running Club Phone: 215-400-3800 whose members are responsible, • Student Counsel Fax: 215-400-3801 respectful, peaceful and love to learn. We provide students with opportunities Sports Teams: Student Enrollment: 562 to join AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination); AP classes, Boys’ sports: varsity sports, after school clubs and • Basketball Admission Requirements: much more. Additionally, all students • Bowling have access to 12Plus as a resource Serves students from catchment Girls’ sports: during their collegial journey. area; daily attendance and • Basketball • AVID certified school punctuality are mandatory; • Bowling students with complex needs • Full time Art teacher, as well as Art are encouraged to apply from Sphere afterschool program, WHYY, • Cheer catchment area. Music Club Member of the Kensington High School Students with complex needs are COOP...All Penn Treaty High School encouraged to apply from our Courses & Program Highlights: students can participate in any sport that catchment area. • AVID – Advanced Via Individual Penn Treaty does not offer such as Football, Determination (6 sections) Soccer, Volleyball & Softball Feeder Schools: • STEM-based with focus on Adaire, Ludlow, Penn Treaty Urban Gardening. • Foreign languages: Spanish • AP courses: English, U.S. History SEPTA Routes: 5, 25, 89, 15 trolley, Partnerships: Market-Frankford El • Education Works • WHYY
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 60 Philadelphia High School for Girls (SA) https://girlshs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • District and State of Pennsylvania Science The Philadelphia High School for Girls has Fair Awards 1400 W. Olney Avenue over one hundred and seventy years history • District and State Art Awardees Philadelphia, PA 19141 as a public college preparatory school • Dual Enrollment Program (College Credits whose heritage is founded in tradition, for for students) Principal: academically talented young women drawn Lisa Mesi from the diversity of our city. Our mission is [email protected] to graduate students who will treat others Courses & Program Highlights: • International Baccalaureate Program: compassionately and lead lives of personal Literature, Mathematical Studies, 215-400-3700 integrity at the university level, ultimately Phone: Biology, History of the Americas, 215-400-3701 preparing them to be future leaders. Fax: Theory of Knowledge, Visual This is accomplished in a safe, nurturing Arts, Spanish, and Chinese. Student Enrollment: 800+ environment that challenges the intellect, provides enriching extracurricular programs, • Advanced Placement Courses: Art Histo- embraces diversity and encourages ethical ry; Biology; Calculus; Chemistry; Chinese Admission Requirements: behavior. We maintain a rich and rigorous Language and Culture; English Literature and Composition; Environmental Science; Grades: academic program, which includes Honors, Advanced Placement, International Macroeconomics; U.S. Government and A's and B's with the possible Politics; U. S. History; Studio Art Drawing exception of one C in major Baccalaureate, dual enrollment and Senior subject on report cards Year Only Program (SYOP), as well as • Extensive Honors and Advanced courses outstanding humanities courses. • Blended Classrooms Local Norms: • Electives including Anatomy, Art, 85th Percentile or higher Points of Pride: Ceramics, Dance, Instrumental/Vocal Attendance: • Ranked among the top five schools in Music, Organic Chemistry Philadelphia Exemplary attendance and punctuality • 2nd oldest all-girls public school in the Partnerships: country • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Behavior: • Recognized at Silver Level by US News No negative disciplinary reports • Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and World Report (2014-2015) Youth Cycling Program Additional Requirements: • Exceeding for the Keystone exams in the • China Bridge Program areas of Literature, Algebra I and Biology Strong motivation and interest to • Classrooms to Careers be challenged academically • 99% of students graduate with 90% • College Board attending college, many at top U.S. Interview and/or • DASH Music Production Program Summer Transition Program universities may be required • Graduates earn more than 3 million • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority • Drexel University and Medical School Required essay, no more than dollars in scholarships and grants two pages double-spaced typed • International Baccalaureate Program • Eat Right Philly or handwritten (see additional and expanding number of Advanced • Einstein Hospital information at end of listing) Placement courses • Gift of Life Program • Active chapters in the National Honors • Hanban Asia Society Society in Academics and Mu Alpha Theta • Inner Strength Foundation SEPTA Routes: for Mathematics C, 18, 6, 18, 22, 26,47, 55, 80, • KYW Media Program Broad Street Line • Confucius Classroom, Sister School to Wuxi No. 1 Girls' School in China, Foreign • La Salle University Languages include Latin, Spanish and • Lyra Society Mandarin Chinese • Moore College of Art • Continuous student travel opportunities • Mu Alpha Theta SY18-19 to various International destinations • National Honor Society School Progress Report (SPR) • Robotics (State Awardees), STEAM • Neighborhood Bike Works Overall SPR • Organizations to address diverse student Performance Tier...... Reinforce • Parent Teacher Daughter Association interests (P.T.D.A.) • Active Student Government (Service • People to People Club) and Athletic Association with award Performance Tier by Domain: • Philadelphia Art Museum winning athletic teams Achievement...... Watch • Philadelphia High School for Girls • Active Alumnae Association and Parent Alumnae Association Progress...... Model Teacher Daughter Association (PTDA) continued on next page Climate...... Reinforce • District ASPEN Challenge Participants College & Career...... Reinforce
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Partnerships (continued): Sports Teams: • PSTV • Badminton • Red Cross • Basketball • Revolution Prep • Bowling • Rutgers University • Competitive Cheer • Step Up To College • Cross Country • TeenShop, Inc • Field Hockey • Temple University • Indoor Track • University of Pennsylvania • Intramurals • Villanova University • Lacrosse • Wuxi No.#1 Girls’ School • Soccer • Many other community organizations • Softball • Swimming Extracurricular Activities: • Tennis • Anime • Track and Field • Art • Volleyball • Creative Writing • Cultural Clubs Writing Sample: • Dance • Required essay, no more than 2 pages • Debate double space typed or handwritten • Eco Recycling Club • Think about our Girls' High tagline: • Indo-Pak Club "Our Women. Our Stories. Our Legacy." What is your story? Where do you see • Media yourself in five years and how will the • Music Philadelphia High School for Girls help • Peer-to-Peer Tutoring get you there? • Robotics • Service Club • STEAM • Student Gov't • Yearbook
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 62 Philadelphia Military Academy High School (CW) https://pma.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: The Philadelphia Military Academy • Drexel University 2118 N. 13th Street is committed to promoting academic • National Hispanic Institute Philadelphia, PA 19122 excellence through sound educational • Philadelphia West Point Society principles and practices conjoined with Principal: leadership education training and character • Temple University Margie Goodwin building. We will immerse students in • Tuskegee Airmen [email protected] military values and disciplines; +providing • Valley Forge Military Academy rigorous instruction to prepare diverse • Villanova University College Phone: 215-400-7420 learners for college where they will be of Engineering Fax: 215-400-7421 able to engage in academic programs using military-like methods and values. Extracurricular Activities: Student Enrollment: 328 Points of Pride: • After School Enrichment • Excellent Fitness Center • Armed Platoon Drill Admission Requirements: • JROTC program • Chess • Comic Book Club Students who have a strong • City-Wide Drill Champions motivation to be challenged • National Army JROTC Competition • Color Guard academically and who are • Participation in Parades/Event • Fitness Center interested in participating in • Eisenhower Fellowship Participants • Junior Cadet Corps a Junior ROTC program are • Multicultural Club welcome to apply. • 95% college acceptance rate for graduating seniors • Raider Team Must agree to abide by the • High percentage of graduates successful • Red Cross/CPR Training JROTC Cadet Creed and all in college • Student Government relevant regulations. • Community service opportunities • Temple University Upward Bound All applicants will be required to • Leadership Training • Unarmed Platoon Drill interview to demonstrate their • Women of Tomorrow Mentor and interest in the program. Scholarship Program Sports Teams: Mandatory summer training • BOSS (Brothers of Significant • Baseball Strength) Mentor • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity • Competitive Spirit (Cheerleading) SEPTA Routes: Courses & Program Highlights: • Cross Country— Co-Ed 2, 23, 39, C, Broad St. Subway • Advanced Placement Courses • Football—partnership for varsity – AP Computer Coding • Softball—Girls’ Varsity – AP Government • Track and Field – AP Literature • Electives: – Band – Color Guard – Drama – Journalism – Personal Fitness – Physics – Pre-Calculus SY18-19 – Spanish School Progress Report (SPR) – Yearbook Overall SPR • Programs: Performance Tier...... Watch – Army Junior ROTC – Community Service Performance Tier by Domain: – Dual Enrollment Program Achievement...... Intervene – Senior Capstone Project Progress...... Watch – Service Learning – Youth Court Climate...... Reinforce College & Career...... Watch
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 63 A. Philip Randolph Career Academy (CW) https://randolph.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Advanced Placement courses: English The Mission of the Randolph Career Literature, Pre-Calculus and AP Biology 3101 Henry Avenue Academy is to provide a safe, supportive Dual enrollment programs with Esperanza Philadelphia, PA 19129 learning environment in which educational College and CCP programs, resources, and experiences Principal: will enable students to become confident, Partnerships: Dr. Michelle Burns responsible, and productive citizens. We • Air Gas [email protected] strive to develop high levels of competence • AKER Shipyard in academic skills; a reciprocal appreciation • Copart Phone: 215-400-3840 of human values, attitudes, and cultures; Fax: 215-400-3841 a fostering of independent thinking; an • Health Partners appreciation of individual differences; • Jefferson University Student Enrollment: 518 and an improvement of our technology • Local 21 utilization for the 21st Century. • Lowes Admission Requirements: Points of Pride: • NAMA • Success in industry certifications • NASCAR All students interested in • Overbrook Environmental attending A. Philip Randolph • Industry work experience Career Academy must participate • Industry occupational advisory boards • Philadelphia Fire Department in an interview accompanied by • Randolph not only offers career and • Philadelphia Fleet Management a parent/guardian. technical education but also has strong • Project Rebuild Students who have strong academic programs providing students • PTR Baler motivation to be challenged with a full range of diversity • PYN academically and have an • Many of our students attend college and • The Salvation Army 95% of seniors are accepted into colleges interest in learning about their • SEPTA • We have a dual enrollment programs chosen career and technical field • University of Pennsylvania are welcome to apply. with Esperanza College and CCP • Water Department of Philadelphia • 85% of our students receive their certification in their CTE programs SEPTA Routes: Extracurricular Activities: • We currently have the youngest fire • Etiquette Class 32, 60, 446, 442, R fighter ever to complete the program at the Philadelphia Fire Department • Fire Academy After-school and Summer Boot camp • All the programs use state of the art equipment and the students are • National Honor Society instructed utilizing 21st century skills • Red Cross Club • The construction trades program was • Scrabble Club awarded the Lowes grant for 2015-2016 • Student Government • University of PA School of Dental • The Young Ambitious Medicine: Radiology and Lab Procedures Courses written specifically for qualified Sports Teams: Randolph Dental Assisting Program • Baseball seniors and juniors respectively • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Courses & Program Highlights: • Bowling Approved CTE Programs: • Cheerleading (citywide access, based on space availability) • Cross Country—Co-ed • Autobody Collision Repair • Football—sponsored by Dobbins SY18-19 • Automotive Technology • Softball School Progress Report (SPR) Overall SPR • Construction Technologies • Track and Field—Co-ed Performance Tier...... Intervene • Culinary Arts • Electronics Technology/ Automated Systems Performance Tier by Domain: • Emergency Medical Technician Achievement...... Intervene • Health Related Technologies Progress...... Watch • Welding Technology Climate...... Watch College & Career...... Intervene
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 64 Paul Robeson High School for Human Services (CW) https://robesonhs.com/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • Editorial features in the Learning Key, School Vision & Approach to Learning: Philadelphia Tribune, The Philadelphia 4125 Ludlow Street Paul Robeson HS is one of the premier Citizen, The Daily Pennsylvanian, The Philadelphia, PA 19104 high schools in the City of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Capital Star, Daily News, As a nurturing learning community, Paul US News & World Reports, Philadelphia Principal: Robeson High School not only fosters a Inquirer, NewsWorks.org, Philly.com, Black Richard M. Gordon IV sense of empowerment driving students Enterprise Magazine, and Education Dive [email protected] to seek healthy, positive, nurturing Magazine relationships, but also we are a community • Boys & Girls Varsity Track & Field – All Phone: 215-400-7780 designed to assist students in the Public League & District XII Cross Country Fax: 215-400-7781 development of the 21st Century skills Champions, (2019, 2014, 2011) needed to succeed in post-secondary • Girls Varsity Track Track & Field PIAA Class Student Enrollment: 315 studies and careers in service to the local AA State Champions (2014) & global communities. Capitalizing on our • Girls Basketball Team – PIAA District 12 location in the heart of University City, Champions (2013) Admission Requirements: Paul Robeson High School will continue • All Public League Champions (2011) Students who have a strong its strong partnerships with nearby motivation to be challenged universities, research institutions, human • Award winning Health Related academically and who service agencies, business community, and Technology Career Technical Education are interested in a college other industry partners in order to provide (C.T.E.) Program. preparatory academic program our students with pivotal experiences and are welcome to apply. highly sought-after internships in their Courses & Program Highlights: personal fields of interest. • Approved CTE Programs: All applicants will be required to (citywide access, based on space availability) School Mission: Building Your Own Brand interview to demonstrate their – Health Related Technologies interest in the program. (B.Y.O.B.): Paul Robeson High School seeks to create a challenging, personalized • Advanced Placement learning experience that empowers – English Literature SEPTA Routes: students through high expectations to – Computer Science 21, 30, 40, Market-Frankford El successfully engage with the community • Dual Enrollment/Early College Courses at large and inspires students to become productive citizens who define their own • College S.T.E.M. Laboratory success in their post-secondary studies and • Robotics/MakerSpace Program careers. • Elective courses in Community Service Learning/Community Impact Projects Points of Pride: • Paid/Unpaid Internships • 2017 Most Improved Phila. H.S. Award • Elementary School Teen Mentorship • School District of Philadelphia’s Certificate Program for Academic Achievement: 2019, 2018 • School District of Philadelphia’s Outstanding School Climate Award: 2018 Partnerships: • Five (5) City Council of Philadelphia • Access Matters Citations (2019, 2017) • African Community Learning Program • Pennsylvania State Senate Citation (2017) • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated • Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund (WCMF) • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated FAFSA Challenge Award: 2018 & 2019 • Artist Year AmeriCorps • 85% Annual Senior College/Post- • Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Secondary Acceptance Rate Community Partnerships SY18-19 • 95% Average Annual Graduation Rate, • Benjamin Franklin Institute (98.5% Graduation rate for Class of 2016, School Progress Report (SPR) • Bridges-to-Wealth Entrepreneurship Overall SPR highest in school history) Program Performance Tier...... Watch • $750k - $1 million annually in numerous • The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia academic college scholarship awards & grants upon graduation • Cobbs Creek Environmental Watershed Performance Tier by Domain: Educational Program • Citations from School District of Achievement...... Intervene Philadelphia and City Council of • College Access Network (C.A.N.) Progress...... Reinforce Philadelphia for Academic Improvement • College of Physicians Karabots Junior and for Safe School Environment Fellows Science Program Climate...... Reinforce continued on next page College & Career...... Reinforce
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Partnerships (continued): Extracurricular Activities: • Communities in Schools Work Ready & • Bridges-to-Wealth Financial Literacy Teen Parenting Programs • Build Trades and Career Exploration • Community College of Philadelphia • Drexel University Tripod Project • Community in Schools TEEN E.L.E.C.T & • Gay Straight Alliance M.A.R.S. Programs • Geek Squad Technology Club Urban • The Consortium Therapeutic Services, Nutrition Initiative’s Fruit Stand Incorporated • Glee Club • Corvette Club of Philadelphia • Homework Zone/Club • Delaware Valley Green Building Council • The Links Incorporated Girls Mentoring • Dell East Music Center Program • Drexel University • Mighty Writers Literacy Program • Ebony Suns Enterprises, LLC; • National Honor Society • EducationWorks Incorporated • Netter Center Urban Nutrition Initiative • Enterprise Center Executive • Neubauer Family Foundation Artist-in- Entrepreneurship Program Residence Program • Hamilton Education Program • Peer Mediators • Harrisburg University of Science & • Philadelphia Health Management Technology Corporation’s Maker Space Technology • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Initiative • Mann Music Center • Philadelphia Health Management • Mighty Writers Extended Day Opportunities • Moder Patshala Education Center • Philadelphia Youth Network • Neubauer Family Foundation’s ArtistYear • University of Pennsylvania's After-school/ Americorps Saturday School Tutoring/Credit Recovery • Parkinson’s Disease Educational Pipeline Program Program • Urban Nutrition Initiative’s Community • People’s Emergency Center Community Gardening & Cooking Club Service Programs • Yearbook Club • Philadelphia Academies Incorporated • Philadelphia Education Fund Sports Teams: • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ • Philadelphia Futures Scholarship Program • Bowling • Philly Reading Coaches Program • Cheerleading • Project L.Y.F.T 21st Century Community • Co-ed Cross-Country Learning Centers PHMC program • Track and Field—Girls’ and Boys’ • Promoting Adolescent Student Health Program • P.I.A.A. Cooperative Partnerships for • Rebel Ventures – Baseball • St. Ignatius Nursing Home – Football • Temple University’s POWER Leadership – Field Hockey - Girls Development Program – Lacrosse - Girls and Boys • University of Pennsylvania – Soccer - Girls and Boys • West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance/Paul – Softball Robeson House Museum – Tennis • World Affairs Council – Volleyball • University of the Sciences – Wrestling - Boys
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 66 Roxborough High School (NS) https://roxboroughhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • 2019 PAI Inc Principal of the Year Roxborough High School is an All-Academy High • 2013 Marcus Foster Assistant Principal 6498 Ridge Avenue School. Academies offer each student more of the Year Philadelphia, PA 19128 personalized attention, recognition, and care • 2015 Lindback Principal of the Year from teachers, staff and peers. Integral to the Interim Principal: Academy methodology is the career-themed • 2013 Best Practice Sschool for Climate Christopher Shaffer approach designed to engage all students with & Safety [email protected] learning that is rigorous and relevant preparing • Outstanding JROTC Leadership Program them for college and career. Each academy is a 2014/2015 Raiders Competition Phone: 215-400-3400 small learning community built around college Winners and Drill Competition Winners Fax: 215-400-3401 and career pathways. Our Academies are: • Competitive PIAA Athletic teams • 9th Grade Academy - Freshman Academy making playoffs in football, basketball, Student Enrollment: 800 • Academy of Visual Arts Production: Digital baseball, volleyball, softball, soccer, and Media Production cheerleading Admission Requirements: • Academy of Health Sciences & Research: Biotechnology, Kinesiology Courses & Program Highlights: Residence within the school Approved CTE Programs (citywide access, catchment area; Admission for • Academy of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship: International Business– based on space availability): students outside the catchment – Biotechnology area is based on space Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business availability and lottery. Administration and Sport Marketing – Business Administration Roxborough High School is committed to – Digital Media Production Feeder Schools: designing programs and learning opportunities – Sports Marketing Cook-Wissahickon, Dobson, that promote academic and social achievement Dual Enrollment: English, Biology, Biotech Henry, Houston, Jenks, for all students. We will focus on building a Lingelbach, Mifflin, Shawnmont strong college and career preparatory foun- Advanced Placement Courses: English dation that will provide students with the Literature, English Language, Biology, SEPTA Routes: necessary skills and tools to achieve success & Government, American History 9, 27, 32, 61, 65, R Compete in our global society. Advanced Math (Pre-calculus and Calculus); Foreign Language (Spanish); Points of Pride: Art; Music; Instrument and Drama Citywide Access Programs: • 9th Grade Honors courses (based on space availability) • National Career Academy Coalition Partnerships: – Biotechnology Accreditation • Cabrini University – Business Administration • 20 Mobile Computer Labs with 30 student • Citi Post-secondary Success Prog. (PEF) – Digital Media Production laptops in each • Coded by Kids • 10 class size standard computer labs – Entrepreneurship • Communities in Schools • 35 classroom interactive computer Smart • District Council 1199C Nurses Training – Film and Video Production Panels and Upgrade Fund – Kinesiology • State-of-the-art studios: TV, Web Design, • Drexel University – Sports Marketing Graphic Design, and Business • Ford Foundation - PAS – Web Design • 21st Century Biotechnology and Kinesiology • Fox Chase Cancer Center Labs • PEF College Access Program • Updated and supported Science Labs • Philadelphia Academies Inc. • 2019 NFTE Finalist • Philadelphia BAR Association • 2019 Comcast Challenge Winner • Philadelphia Futures • Summer Search participation • Philadelphia School Partnership SY18-19 • 2011/ 2012/2013/2015 City-wide winners in School Progress Report (SPR) Animation & Web Design Extracurricular Activities: Overall SPR • Certifications: Microsoft Word, PPT, Access & Performance Tier...... Intervene • Art Club (Mural Arts Program) Excel; Adobe Premier Pro & Illustrator; OSHA • Fitness Club & NASM • High Step Performance Tier by Domain: • 2012/2013/ 2014/2015 City-wide winners in • National Honor Society Achievement...... Intervene Digital Movie • 2015 Region Champions in Film & Video • Ridge Record (School Newspaper) Progress...... Intervene Production • STEAM Scholars (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Climate...... Watch • 2011/2013/2015 City-wide Speech Competition winner College & Career...... Intervene continued on next page
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Extracurricular Activities (continued): • Student Ambassadors • Student Government • The Mesak (Yearbook) Sports Teams: PIAA: • Baseball—Boy’s • Basketball—Boy’s & Girls’ • Cheerleading—Girls’ • Cross-Country—Boy’s & Girls’ • Fitness—Boy’s & Girls’ • Football—Boy’s • Soccer—Boy’s • Softball—Girls’ • Track—Boy’s & Girls’ • Volleyball—Girls’
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 68 Walter B. Saul HS of Agricultural Sciences (SA) https://saul.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: At W.B. Saul High School, our mission is to • Artist Year 7100 Henry Avenue promote student leadership that makes a • Delaware Valley College Philadelphia, PA 19128 difference in our world. Through diverse, • Fairmount Park Commission hands-on opportunities rooted in an • Food Moxie Principal: urban setting, Saul students apply their Alexa Dunn knowledge and skills to address modern • Friends of the Wissahickon [email protected] environmental and agricultural challenges. • Minorities in Agriculture Natural To enhance post-secondary and career Resources and Related Sciences Phone: 215-400-3450 success, Saul students drive the future by (MANRRS) Fax: 215-400-3451 learning to do, doing to learn and learning • Morris Arboretum to serve. • Outward Bound Student Enrollment: 500 Points of Pride: • Pennsylvania FFA • Largest agricultural high school in the • Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Admission Requirements: nation • Pennsylvania State University Grades: • Recognized and honored as one of the • The Philadelphia Phillies A's and B's with the possible state’s top Career/Technical schools by • Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of exception of one C in major the PA Dept of Career and Technical Agriculture (PSPA) subject on report cards Education • Philadelphia Water Department Standardized Test Scores: • Named 2019 & 2020 U.S News & • The Philadelphia Zoo World Report’s Best High Schools in 70th percentile or higher on Pennsylvania • The University of Pennsylvania the PSSA Test in Reading and • Weaver’s Way Community Programs Mathematics • Consistently strong Keystone passage rates • WorkReady Philadelphia Attendance: • Strong partnerships resulting in 95% attendance during the internships and job placement Extracurricular Activities: previous school year • After-school career development Behavior: Courses & Program Highlights: clubs allow students to deepen their • Approved CTE Programs: knowledge in numerous areas of the No negative disciplinary reports natural sciences on report cards (citywide access, based on space availability) – Animal Sciences • FFA provides leadership opportunities locally and throughout the state – Food Sciences • Multimedia, Dance, Chess, Eco-Sculpture, SEPTA Routes: – Horticulture 9, 27,32, 65, 446, 447; Frankford and Poetry clubs provide creative and Terminal and City Hall express – Natural Resource Management academic outlets bus service Students select a “major” from these four • National Honor Society recognizes CTE Programs of Study. All four programs exceptional achievement are academically based on principles of biology and chemistry and classes tend to Sports Teams: be hands-on and active. • Badminton—Girls’ Each year, students also have opportunities • Baseball—Boys’ to develop their skills via a number of large- • Bowling—Co-ed scale co-curricular projects. These include • Cross-country—Co-ed designing and building a major exhibit for the Philadelphia Flower Show, showing • Cycling—Co-ed, intramural animals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show • Softball—Girls’; and coordination of schoolwide seasonal • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ SY18-19 events: Harvest on Henry (fall festival) and • and interested students may try out for School Progress Report (SPR) Country Fair Day (celebration of spring). Overall SPR football, track and field, and boys’ and Performance Tier...... Watch Advanced Placement Courses: girls' basketball through a partnership • English Language with Roxborough High School Performance Tier by Domain: • English Literature • Environmental Science Achievement...... Intervene • US Government & Politics Progress...... Intervene Climate...... Reinforce College & Career...... Reinforce
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 69 William L. Sayre High School (NS) https://sayre.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Mission: At William L. Sayre High • AUNI 5800 Walnut Street School excellence is the expectation for • Communities in Schools Philadelphia, PA 19139 academic and leadership development • ELECT Program measured through scholarship, leadership Principal: and collaboration fueled by the core • Promise Corp Jamie Eberle values of faith, family, honesty/integrity, • Teen Outreach Program [email protected] perseverance and respect. • University of Pennsylvania Vision: William L. Sayre High School Phone: 215-400-7800 provides a platform for students to attain Fax: 215-400-7801 the skills needed to be successful in their Extracurricular Activities: college and career choices • Chess Club Student Enrollment: 492 • Environmental Science Club Points of Pride: • Intramural Athletics Sayre is equipped science labs, updated Admission Requirements: computer labs, Chromebooks for individual • Senior Activities Residence within the school student use and this year will begin a • Strength and Conditioning catchment area; Admission for new Health Sciences Program. Sayre has • Student Government students outside the catchment a 9th Grade Academy model for students • tutoring services transitioning into high school. Sayre area is based on space • various teacher-led clubs availability and lottery. also offers traditional extra-curricular programs that enhance our curriculum, • Yearbook Feeder Schools: and showcase our students’ abilities. We Anderson, Barry, Bryant, Global continue to strive for excellence by offering Sports Teams: Leadership Academy at Huey, after school tutoring and career mentors • Bowling Hamilton, Harrington, through our University of Pennsylvania • Boys’ Junior Varstity and Varsity Mastery CS at Hardy, Netter Center. Our AUNI Urban Nutrition Basketball Mastery CS at Harrity Initiative Program offers students onsite • Girls’ Varsity Basketball experiences. We offer College Access and • Track and Field SEPTA Routes: Career Readiness activities through Promise 21, 31, 46, 52, Corp. and support students through our • Our students can also participate in Market/Frankford El TOPS (Teen Outreach) program. We also our Co-Op with West Philadelphia High pride ourselves in our Pipeline Program, School for other sports offerings which offers student an opportunity to Citywide Access Programs: earn college credit while also attending (based on space availability) Sayre High School. Many of our students – Health-Related Technologies participate in our Out-of-School-Time (OST) After-School Program. – Rehabilitation Aid Courses & Program Highlights: Approved CTE Programs: (citywide access, based on space availability) • Health-Related Technologies • Rehabilitation Aid Honors courses offered in English and Algebra 1. We offer AP Government and AP Psychology. We have University of Pennsylvania Extracurricular Activities. We offer Youth Court programs, Conflict SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) Resolution, Science Clubs, Senior Activities, Overall SPR Strength and Conditioning, Student Voice, Performance Tier...... Intervene Intramural Athletics and Yearbook.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 70 School of the Future (CW) https://sof.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Continuous, Relative, and Adaptive: The • Comcast 4021 Parkside Avenue School of the Future, in partnership with • Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 19104 the community and families, strives to • Fairmount Park Commission ignite in learners a passion for learning that • The Food Trust Principal: inspires a commitment to active citizenship • GEAR UP Richard Sherin by using technological innovation and [email protected] engaging pedagogy. • Lincoln University Learning is Continuous: Learners are able • Microsoft Phone: 215-400-7790 • Please Touch Museum Fax: 215-400-7791 to learn anytime and anywhere. Learning is Relevant: Learners identify and • The Philadelphia Zoo Student Enrollment: 550 solve problems that matter now. • The University of Pennsylvania Learning is Adaptive: Learners manage • Upward Bound their own learning. • Urban Nutrition Initiative Admission Requirements: • Villanova University Students who have a strong Points of Pride: • Yamaha motivation to be challenged • 100% college acceptance rate academically and who • Digital music studios are interested in a college • Each graduating class has consistently Extracurricular Activities: • Academic Support preparatory academic program won over $500,000 in scholarships are welcome to apply. and grants with the class of 2016 • Arts and Crafts • Band All applicants are required to awarded over $600,000 participate in the School of the • Extensive opportunities in the arts • Drumline Future interview process. • First “Farm-to-School” site in the District, • Instrumental Lessons using local fruit and produce to prepare • Jazz Ensemble All students must be prepared fresh breakfast and lunch to discuss their success in • Poetry Club middle school and their • Full athletic offerings • Weight-lifting goals for high school. • Interactive Learning Center All other application • Little Kids Rock Sports Teams: requirements through the School • Yamaha Partnership • Baseball District of Philadelphia must also • and many more. • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ be satisfied. • Bowling Courses & Program Highlights: • Cheerleading Advanced Placement Courses: • Cross Country—Co-ed • American History SEPTA Routes: • Football 15, 38, 40 • Calculus • Indoor Track • English Literature and Composition • Softball • US Government • Track and Field • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 71 Science Leadership Academy (SA) https://sla.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: The Science Leadership Academy is a Approved CTE Programs: 1482 Green Street partnership high school between The • Engineering Technologies Philadelphia, PA 19130 School District of Philadelphia and The • Film and Video Production Franklin Institute. SLA provides a rigorous, Principal: college-preparatory curriculum with a Dual Enrollment Program: Drexel Chris Lehmann focus on science, technology, mathematics, University, U. Penn Scholars and [email protected] and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA Community College of Philadelphia learn in a technology-infused, project- Streamed courses in 9-11 Grades; 10 and Phone: 215-400-7830 based environment where the core 11 Grade Individualized Learning Plan; 12 Fax: 215-400-7831 values of inquiry, research, collaboration, Grade Capstone Course presentation, and reflection are Student Enrollment: 502 emphasized in all classes. Courses offered in Digital Filmmaking, Computer Science Engineering, General Points of Pride: Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Admission Requirements: • Recognized as the Dell Center of Excellence Journalism, Debate, Art Studio, Ceramics, Grades: A's and B's with the possible for Education – 2014-current Drama/Playwriting, Debate, and Music exception of one C in major subject on report cards • Digital Video program won the Global 10-Day Film Challenge - 2019 Partnerships: Attendance: Good attendance • Braskem • Competed in 2018-20 State Playoffs – and punctuality (no more than 10 • Drexel University absences; no more than 10 instances Baseball, Girls Volleyball, Cross-Country, of lateness) on report cards Track, Girls Ultimate Frisbee, Boys Ultimate • 100+ organizations partnering for student Individualized Learning Plans Behavior:No negative disciplinary Frisbee, Football, Girls Basketball • Division-winning sports teams: Girls’ Soccer, reports on report cards Extracurricular Activities: PSSAs: Proficient or Advanced on Softball, Baseball, Girls Volleyball 7th Grade PSSAs • Nationally recognized 1:1 laptop program • Art Club • Journalism Additional Requirements: • 2011 City Debate Champions, 2016-2018 • Chess Club • Lit Mag Project-based interview. (Families National Debate qualifiers • Community • Math Club must call school to schedule an • Four year Advisory program Service Club • Music interview, which will be held in early • Debate • Peer Mediation December.) • 2019 State Qualifier – FIRST Robotics • Digital Video • Poetry Slam A weeklong Summer Institute is • Award-winning student journalism program strongly recommended for all • Over $2 million dollars in merit based • Drama • Robotics incoming ninth grade students. scholarships for the Class of 2020 • Dream • Science Club • Named as one of the Ten Most Interpretation • Student Club SEPTA Routes: Amazing Schools by Ladies Leadership 2, 43, 61, C Home Journal in Aug. 2010 • Engineering Club • Tech Club Broad Street Line (to • Featured in the PBS Documentary, Digital • Gay-Straight • Theater Media: New Learners for the 21st Century Alliance Spring Garden) • Yearbook • Apple Distinguished School: 2009-2013 • Improv • President Barack Obama spoke with graduating Class of 2012 Sports Teams: • Gates Millennium Scholars 2010-2014 With Ben Franklin HS: • Badminton • Designed and built a solar distillation system for a hospital in Sierra Leone • Baseball • Two patents pending for a flow process bio- • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ diesel generator • Cross Country—Co-ed SY18-19 • Slam Poetry program, placing students on • Football School Progress Report (SPR) Philadelphia Youth Slam team and home to • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ Overall SPR current Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate Performance Tier...... Reinforce • Softball • Grants from Dell, Braskem and State Farm • Students Run Philly Style • Took part in White House Google Hangout • Track—Co-ed Performance Tier by Domain: as part of ConnectED White House initiative • Ultimate Frisbee—Girls’ and Boys’ Achievement...... Reinforce in 2013 • Volleyball—Girls’ Progress...... Watch Climate...... Model College & Career...... Model
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 72 Science Leadership Academy – Beeber Campus (SA) https://slabeeber.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: “How do we learn?” • Drexel University 5925 Malvern Ave. “What can we create?” • Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA 19131 “What does it mean to lead?” • Public Health Management Corporation Principal: These three essential questions form • SLA Center City Christopher Johnson the basis of instruction at the Science • SLA Middle School Leadership Academy at Beeber. Science [email protected] • University of Pennsylvania Leadership Academy @ Beeber, an • and various other organizations Phone: 215-400-7270 Inquiry School, is a Philadelphia high 215-400-7271 school expansion of the original Science Fax: Leadership Academy model. SLA@ Beeber Extracurricular Activities: is built on the notion that inquiry is the • Numerous clubs Student Enrollment: 696 very first step in the process of learning. • FREE After School Program with the (Lower School: 193; Developed in partnership with The Franklin Public Health Management Program Upper School: 503) Institute and its commitment to inquiry- based science, SLA provides a rigorous, Sports Teams: Admission Requirements: college-preparatory curriculum with a • Baseball—Boys’ focus on science, technology, mathematics • Basketball—Girls’ and Boys’ Grades: A's and B's with the and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA • Cheerleading possible exception of one C in major learn in a project-based environment subject on report cards where the core values of inquiry, research, • Cross country Attendance: Good attendance collaboration, presentation and reflection • Cycling—Coed and punctuality (no more than 10 are emphasized in all classes. • Football absences; no more than 10 instances of lateness) on report cards The structure of the Science Leadership • Lacrosse Academy at Beeber reflects its core values, • Soccer—Girls’ and Boys’ Behavior: No negative disciplinary with longer class periods to allow for reports on report cards • Softball—Girls’ more laboratory work in science classes Additional Requirements: and performance-based learning in all • Swimming—Coed Project-based interview. (Families classes. In addition, students in the upper • Track—Girls’ and Boys’ must call school to schedule an grades have more flexible schedules to • Volleyball—Girls’ and Boys’ interview, which will be held in early allow for opportunities for dual enrollment • Wrestling—Coed December.) programs with area universities and career A weeklong Summer Institute is development internships in laboratory strongly recommfended for all and business settings, as well as with The incoming ninth grade students. Franklin Institute. At SLA @ Beeber, learning is not just SEPTA Routes: something that happens from 8:30am to Bus: G, 65, 44, 52 3:00pm, but a continuous process that Tolley: 10 expands beyond the four walls of the Regional Rail: Thorndale line classroom into every facet of our lives. Courses & Program Highlights: Anatomy, Engineering, Art/Technology, CTE, Computer Science, Engineering and Surveying, Makerspace, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Psychology, mindfulness, meditation and all Pennsylvania Department of education and School SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) District of Philadelphia required courses to Overall SPR fulfill graduation requirements Performance Tier...... Reinforce Approved CTE Program: • Engineering Technologies Performance Tier by Domain: Dual Enrollment Program: Drexel Achievement...... Intervene University, U. Penn Scholars and Community College of Philadelphia Progress...... Watch Streamed courses in 5 and 6, 9-11 Grades; Climate...... Model 10 and 11 Grade Individualized Learning Plan; 12 Grade Capstone Course College & Career...... Reinforce
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 73 South Philadelphia High School (NS) https://sphs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Southern Technical Center at South The mission of South Philadelphia High Philadelphia HS: Southern Tech’s mission 2101 S. Broad Street School is to create a Community School in is to provide students with a blend of Philadelphia, PA 19148 which our students are supported through strong Academic and Career & Technical academics, Career and Technical Education competencies necessary for future success Principal: (CTE) Programs, athletic program, clubs, in high tech industries. Southern Tech will Kimlime Chek-Taylor and outside providers to successfully grad- emphasize literacy, mathematics, scien- [email protected] uate from high school. Our students will tific, and technical proficiencies. All of master academic skills and earn vocational our Career & Technical Programs offer a Phone: 215-400-8400 certificates which will enable them to purse college and career path readiness. Stu- Fax: 215-400-8401 post- secondary education, employment, dents enrolled in CTE Programs are taught or military careers. Our ultimate goal is to by the same teacher for three years. This Student Enrollment: 723 graduate productive and engaged citizens permits the teacher to become a mentor who contribute in a positive way to society. and supporter for each of the students in the CTE classes. Students can earn Industry Admission Requirements: Our comprehensive approved CTE Pro- Certifications and Credentials and qualify Residence within the school grams—Graphic Design, Computer Sup- for college credits. CTE students participate catchment area; Admission for ports Systems Technology, Culinary Arts, in career-related activities, internships, and students outside the catchment Engineering Technologies, and Health Relat- work experience. CTE students obtain lead- area is based on space ed Technologies—emphasize employability, ership, public speaking, and career planning availability and lottery. technological skills, and transition-to-work skills. Most importantly, CTE students have services. higher graduation rate, attendance, and Our award-winning JROTC program college going rates than the School District Feeder Schools: prepares our students for military careers citywide averages. Bregy, Childs, Fell, McDaniel, through self-discipline and leadership Southwark, Stanton training. Our athletic program promotes Partnerships: teamwork and the health and wellbeing of • The Advocacy Institute SEPTA Routes: our students. Clubs and electives promote • Aramark 37, 79, C, Broad Street Subway cultural awareness. • The Arc of Philadelphia Our academic instruction is driven by cur- • Bethana-Community Umbrella Agency rent research and the changing paradigm of (CUA) Citywide Access Programs: education. Graduates of South Philadelphia • Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence – (based on space availability) High School will enter the world as compet- LGBTQ Mentoring itive, productive, and well-rounded citizens. – Computer Supports Systems • Bridges to Wealth Technology Points of Pride: • The Business of Hospitality (TBOH); – Culinary Arts • Diversity—We have over 23 different Philadelphia Academies, Inc. – Graphic Design languages spoken in our school • CityLife Church – Health Related Technologies • National Honor Society – One of the first • Communities in Schools - ELECT Program 10 chapters in the United States • Drexel PA SNAP- Ed EAT RIGHT PHILLY • U.S. Army J.R.O.T.C. • ELECT Program • Teen Court • FUMO Family Library • Restorative Practices • Health Resource Center, Children’s • Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Program Hospital of Philadelphia • Art • Migrant Education Program • Project 440 Courses & Program Highlights: • Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative Approved CTE Programs: (citywide access, SY18-19 • Starbucks based on space availability) School Progress Report (SPR) • Sunrise of Philadelphia Overall SPR – Computer Supports Systems Technology Performance Tier...... Intervene – Culinary Arts • Thomas Jefferson University – Graphic Design • TRIO Upward Bound at CCP Performance Tier by Domain: – Health Related Technologies • Truancy/United Communities • Uplift Center for Grieving Children Advanced Placement Courses Achievement...... Intervene • The Wedge – Early Intervention Program Honors Classes Progress...... Intervene • WES Health Systems 9th Grade Academy, JROTC, Digital Climate...... Watch Photography, Yearbook, Music, and Law continued on next page College & Career...... Intervene
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Partnerships (continued): • Women of Tomorrow • Youth Development & Career Readiness – Resources for Human Development Extracurricular Activities: • JROTC • National Honor Society • Southern Ink Sports Teams: • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball—Girls’ & Boys' • Bowling—Co-ed • Cheerleading—Co-ed • Cross-Country—Co-ed • Football • Lacrosse—Girls’ & Boys’ • Soccer Boys’ • Softball • Track & Field—Co-ed • Volleyball—Girls’ & Boys’ • Wrestling
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 75 Strawberry Mansion High School (NS) https://smhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: Strawberry Mansion HS is a transformative • Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia 3133 Ridge Avenue school that is driven to provide an • CCAP – Careers through Philadelphia, PA 19121 exceptional education and equitable Culinary Arts Program opportunities for all scholars. Through • Center for Grieving Children Principal: career pathways, each scholar will Brian McCracken extend their learning and develop the • City Development Talent Office [email protected] competencies necessary to compete • DASH Program – Destine to Achieve in the 21st century. Every scholar will Successful Heights Phone: 215-400-7500 graduate with two viable options ; a • One Day At A Time (ODAAT) Fax: 215-400-7501 high-quality diploma ,and an industry • Outward Bound certification- that is The Mansion Promise. Student Enrollment: 175 • Philadelphia Bar Association's Points of Pride: • Pond LeHockey Law Firm Strawberry Mansion is a refreshingly • Saint John’s Community Services Admission Requirements: unique school steeped in tradition and • Strawberry Mansion Alumni Association All are welcome (ages 14-20) filled with outstanding educators and • Strawberry Mansion Community Garden scholars. Our core values of teamwork, • Teen Elect Feeder Schools: hard work, pride, excitement, results, Allen, Blaine, William Dick, and transparency drive our decision- • Uncommon Individual Foundation Frederick Douglas (Young making and guide us in ensuring equity • Villanova University Scholars), Gideon, Kelly, and in programming. Recently, Strawberry • Women of Tomorrow E.W. Rhodes Mansion High School won $50,000 in the • WorkReady Vans Custom Culture Award by designing SEPTA Routes: 2 sets of sneakers that represent the rich Extracurricular Activities: 7, 33, 39, 48, 54, 61 culture of Philadelphia. During the 2019- • Book Club 2020 school year, Mansion partnered with the Lennon Bus, Comcast, and Grammy • Knights Council-Student Advisory Council Citywide Access Programs: award winning songwriters in order to add • Robotics Club (based on space availability) robust programming to our school. As a • Youth Court – Culinary Arts beloved neighborhood school, Strawberry Mansion has a tradition of achievement – Graphic Arts Sports Teams: with regard to athletics. We currently • Basketball—Boys’ JV – Music Production have football, basketball, volleyball, • Basketball—Girls’ & Boys' Varsity cheerleading & track and field and we are • Cheerleading (citywide) looking to expand our offerings each year. • Football—Varsity and JV Courses & Program Highlights: • Track—Co-ed Citywide Access Programs: (based on space • Volleyball—Girls’ availability) – Culinary Arts – Graphic Arts – Music Production Advanced Placement Courses in the area of Human Geography, US History, and Government Dual enrollment with Community College of Philadelphia SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) • Full Time Music Program Overall SPR • Microsoft Office Performance Tier...... Intervene • Photography • Roster-Embedded Credit Recovery Performance Tier by Domain: Options Achievement...... Intervene • Senior Seminar • Survey of Law Progress...... Watch • Unified Sports Climate...... Watch College & Career...... Intervene
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 76 Swenson Arts and Technical High School (CW) https://swenson.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Partnerships: The mission of Swenson Arts and • Ace Mentoring 2750 Red Lion Road Technical High School is to prepare • City of Philadelphia Fleet Management Philadelphia, PA 19114 students for careers, apprenticeships, • Comcast and postsecondary studies by offering Principal: challenging academic and career programs • District Council 21 Colette T. Langston in a safe supportive learning environment. • Outward Bound School [email protected] All Swenson students complete a career • Philadelphia Academies, Inc. program major tied to industry standards • Philadelphia School Partnership Phone: 215-400-3140 with exit assessments and certifications • PSTV Fax: 215-400-3141 empowering them to become lifelong learners and productive members of society. • State Farm Student Enrollment: 640 • and a variety of Industry and Business Points of Pride: partners including the Association of • Students won the Science Olympiad – Architects, Engineers and Contractors Admission Requirements: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 through their ACES Program, corporations, • 9th graders participated in the 5-day trade and union training centers, and City Students who have strong of Philadelphia Agencies motivation to be challenged Outward Bound Experience in 2019 academically and have an • Air Force JROTC program Distinguished Unit With Merit, with award-winning Extracurricular Activities: interest in learning about their • American Red Cross Club chosen career and technical field instructors 2019-2020 are welcome to apply. • Award-winning Culinary program with • Auto Competitions two Swenson seniors winning first and • Culinary Competitions Instrumental All students interested in Music Ensemble attending Swenson Arts second place in the 2019-20 C-CAP and Technical High School Competition • HOSA must participate in an • Recognized by the Pennsylvania • JROTC interview accompanied Department of Education as a “Career • Prom Committee by a parent/guardian. Center that Works” • Skills USA • CTE students earned 318 industry • Student Government certifications across 10 programs in 2019 • Tutoring SEPTA Routes: • Computer Networking, Culinary, 1, 14, 67 and Electrical programs received • Yearbook commendations for scoring 95% proficient/advanced on NOCTI tests Sports Teams: • Basketball—Boys’ & Girls’ • 93% Student Average Daily Attendance • Boy’s Sports: Baseball—Boys’ • 96% Average Staff Attendance • Cross Country—Boys’ Courses & Program Highlights: • Indoor Track & Field—Boys’ & Girls’ Approved CTE Programs: • Soccer—Boys’ (citywide access, based on space availability) • Softball—Boys’ • Autobody Collision Repair • Track and Field—Boys’ & Girls’ • Automotive Technology • Baking and Pastry Arts • Carpentry • Computer Systems Networking • Culinary Arts SY18-19 • Digital Media Production School Progress Report (SPR) • Electrical and Power Transmission Overall SPR • Engineering Technologies Performance Tier...... Watch • Health Related Technologies
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https://thelinc.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: The LINC exists to prepare all students to be • As part of our project-based instructional 122 W. Erie Ave. critical thinkers, effective communicators, model, The LINC has been developing Philadelphia, PA 19140 and engaged citizens of their community community partnerships to strengthen and the world. The vision of the LINC is that our school program. Our faculty and Principal: every student graduates and is ready for staff work with outside agencies to Bridget Bujak the world that awaits them. incorporate real-world experiences for [email protected] our students. The LINC is a project-based and problem- • All students engage in the following based learning school. We are also Phone: 215-400-3940 courses: Science, Math, Digital Media, the first school in Pennsylvania to be a Fax: 215-400-3941 English, Art, Social Studies, Anatomy and part of the New Tech Network! (www. Physiology, PSTV field experiences, and newtechnetwork.org). Student Enrollment: 230 other internship opportunities Students learn how to work in groups, • Our Learning Outcomes include collaborate, create, and present projects in Knowledge & Thinking, Oral Admission Requirements: every subject. Communication, Written Communication, The LINC is open to all current Each student will have a Chrome book Collaboration, and Agency 8th grade students citywide. in each classroom to use throughout the There are no admission school day. Partnerships: requirements. All students who We also have a daily 30-minute seminar Current and past school partners include: are eligible to enter high school class to build a “school family” culture and • Bartram Gardens for the first time as first year 9th to develop stronger relationships between • Community College of Philadelphia graders are eligible. advisors and students. • Drexel University Motto:Live, Love, & Learn @ The LINC • Eastern State Penitentiary SEPTA Routes: Core Values: • The Lighthouse 56 (connects with Broad Street LIVE: We are engaged citizens who take • PBS Line) & 57 (connects with action to make a difference in our world. Market-Frankford Line) • The Philadelphia Writing Project LOVE: We each help to build a caring, • Red Cross supportive community through our words, • SPCA attitudes, and actions. • St Christopher’s Hospital LEARN: We believe learning makes us • Temple University powerful and prepares us for the world. • U.S. Military Points of Pride: • WHYY • One of two schools in PA in the New Tech Network Extracurricular Activities: • Dedicated advisors • Creative Writing Club • Counseling supports • Media Club • Interdisciplinary projects • School Spirit Committee • Cultural enrichment opportunities • SLAM Poetry Club • College Tours • Test Prep • Technology • The LINC Lions • After-school clubs • Digital media literacy Sports Teams: • Basketball, Intramural—Boys’ & Girls’ • Strong relationships between faculty, • Sports partnerships with Thomas Edison students, and parents SY18-19 High School—Boys’ & Girls’ School Progress Report (SPR) • Student Voice Overall SPR • Town Halls Performance Tier...... Intervene • Recording studio • Annual Groovy Movie Premiere Performance Tier by Domain: Achievement...... Intervene Progress...... Intervene Climate...... Watch College & Career...... Intervene
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https://uschool.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Education (CTE) opportunities during their The U School embraces a prototyping culture final year of high school to better prepare 2000 N. 7th St. where curiosity, experimentation, and them for college and career. They will learn Philadelphia, PA 19122 reflection guide learning expeditions. We and intensively work in a career pathway. will utilize the design process and rigorous Key Learning Spaces: The U School consists Principal: learning pathways to facilitate the growth of of three major learning spaces for the first Neil Geyette change agents regardless of incoming math or cohort of students: (1) Core Learning: Core [email protected] literacy skills. EVERY student will be prepared Learning represents the needs of the young for post-secondary education/training and people we will serve to build discipline-spe- Phone: 215-400-7460 careers without the need for remediation. In cific expertise to allow for interdisciplinary Fax: 215-400-7461 the process, our students will create solutions learning. (2) Possi(bilities):Possi is the heart for our city and prove that youth are MORE and soul of the U School. It is our primary Student Enrollment: 300 than capable of success at the high school. mechanism to nurture and monitor the be- haviors and mindset necessary for success Points of Pride: in a personalized and competency-based Admission Requirements: • School-wide restorative justice environment. It is a space where the school Must participate in an open • Youth development centered collectively supports individual needs. Possi house and interview at • Competency-based learning will address all disciplinary and academic The U School • Problem-based learning focus needs by training young people to engage in • Self-paced student learning the courageous conversations and network building necessary for longitudinal success. SEPTA Routes: • Exciting and innovative senior year—The (3) Innovation Labs: Young people need 47, 3 (Cecil B Moore) only one-year CTE program in city! practice playing, failing, thinking auda- ciously and prototyping solutions to the Courses & Program Highlights: challenges in the world around them. At the Youth Development Focus: This boils down U School, Innovation Labs will structure the to a few important elements: All students aforementioned to empower youth. There will have the opportunity to exercise voice are two labs: 1) Highlight requires every and choice from the small group to school student to take photos, engage in art and level; and All students will join an advisory make media about the world around them. team (called Possi) with peers and a mentor 2) Organize requires students to learn how educator who will design and create a vi- to create campaigns and plan events that brant high school experience. Possi supports connect to issues of importance. goal-setting, college and career planning, and strong engagement with families to Partnerships: support learner growth. • Asociación de Puertorriqueños Competency-based: Student grades are en Marcha (APM) based upon their PERFORMANCE. Learning • DonCares goals are organized as “competencies” - the • The Future Project knowledge and skills learners must success- • Moore College of Art and Design fully apply in order to solve real world prob- lems. Learners only advance once they have • Mural Arts Project demonstrated proficiency of the learning • Opera Philadelphia goals. We have written Common Core/Next • Philadelphia Horticultural Society Generation Science and C3 aligned “Conti- • Phila. Young Playwrights nua” which are competency specific rubrics • Philly Photo Arts Center written as “I can” statements, for educators • Temple University School of Education and students to have common conversa- tions about progress and performance. • The University of Pennsylvania SY18-19 School Progress Report (SPR) Personalized learning: Students have access to their learning at all times. We offer Extracurricular Activities: Overall SPR • Chess • Dream Team Performance Tier...... Intervene students that are ready the opportunity to move at their own pace, once they prove • Dance • Robotics ready to advance through their learning in- • Debate • Scrabble Performance Tier by Domain: dependently! When students are ready, they • Students create and organize Achievement...... Intervene may design and propose their own learning. their own afterschool activities Progress...... Intervene Approved CTE Program: • Urban Agriculture Sports Teams: We have a cooperative agreement Climate...... Intervene Exciting Senior Year: Seniors will apply into with the Kensington High College & Career...... Watch exciting and intensive Career and Technical Schools to play all sports.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 79 Vaux Big Picture High School (NS)
www.bigpicturephiladelphia.org Mission & Approach to Learning: Points of Pride: and www.vauxbpp.org Our mission is to engage students in a President Barack Obama (March 2010): highly personalized educational program, “We (the United States of America) will 2300 West Master St to apply learning in real-world contexts, to follow the examples of places like Big Philadelphia, PA 19121 sustain deep and continuous relationships Picture…that give students that individual with parents and the community, and to attention, while also preparing them Principal: offer postsecondary transition programs. through real-world, hands-on training … Shavonne McMillan Graduates will possess the academic, social, the possibility of succeeding in a career.” smcmillan@ and personal skills to successfully engage in bigpicturephiladelphia.org Daily attendance rates of all Big Picture post-secondary learning opportunities, find 4-year-high schools is 94%-97%; on-time living-wage employment, and productively graduation rate is 87%; over 95% of Phone: 267-507-9690 give back to their communities and the Fax: 267-670-8214 graduates were accepted into a 4-year- world. college; 75% of Big Picture alumni were Student Enrollment: 504 Vaux Big Picture High School will foster a either still in college or had graduated [2020-21 will be the first year culture where all stakeholders, regardless within five years after high school. with all four grades] of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or so- Measures for positive, safe learning: Vaux cioeconomic attainment, value each other BPHS offers a staff of Resilience Specialists and work together toward an interdepen- to provide counseling and social work Admission Requirements: dent, safe and nurturing community. support for students and their families. A non-criteria admission school Vaux Big Picture High School (BPHS) opened Vaux BPHS also provides a Positive Support with a neighborhood preference its doors in September 2017 to welcome Team to focus on building a climate based the first Graduating Class of 2021! Vaux on respect and trust and helping our Feeder Schools: BPHS is part of the Big Picture Learning students take ownership of their choices. Meade, Morris network, which successfully serves youth in Arts activities and classes:Credit-bearing more than 70 schools nationwide. theater and dance classes. Dance, spoken Core approaches of Vaux High School: word, theater, art, and step clubs. SEPTA Routes: Bus: 3, 7, 33, 48, 49, 61 Advisory: Every student will join an Adviso- Real World Internships: Tuesdays from Trolley: 15 (Girard Avenue) ry upon enrolling at Vaux BPHS. Advisories 11:00-3:00 for 10th grade students; are small communities within the school Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 - 3:00 that students remain with until graduation. for 11th-12th grade students. Advisories are valuable support systems Additional activities: Weekly visits to helping students develop close relation- external sites for 9th grade students. ships with the advisor and their peers. Exhibitions: At the end of each semester, Courses & Program Highlights: instead of taking midterm or final exams, Foreign languages: Spanish all students present an exhibition of their Real World Learning: Every Vaux BPHS work and learning. Exhibitions provide op- student engages in Real World Learning. portunities for students’ work to be appre- All 9th Grade students take the class, Real ciated and critiqued by people whom they World Learning, where they leave the trust – their family members, their advisor, building once a week to learn more about their real-world mentors, and their peers. their interests and passions in the greater Learning Through Internships (LTI): Philadelphia area. Ninth grade students Students will participate in one-on-one work the entire year to earn their "LTI internships with a mentor in the commu- Ticket," which enables them to begin nity who shares the student’s passion or their "Learning Through Internship" in 10th career interest. Students engage in hands- grade. In 10th grade through 12th grade, on learning experiences, providing them all students participate in LTI, a hands- SY18-19 with real-world skills and preparing them on experience where students complete School Progress Report (SPR) for employment upon graduation. In the projects with and for a mentor in a field for Overall SPR COVID-19 world, we are also exploring a which they have an interest and passion. Performance Tier...... Intervene new, expanded definition of mentorship. Dual enrollment: Dual enrollment with Post-Secondary Focus: Each student, prior Community College of Philadelphia starting Performance Tier by Domain: to graduation, will complete a post-second- in 10th grade. ary graduation plan, including all financial Achievement...... Intervene Parent involvement: Families are aid requirements, at least three appli- encouraged to join our School Advisory cations to colleges/universities or trade Progress...... 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Partnerships: Extracurricular Activities: Community College of Philadelphia: Vaux Clubs and activities are determined BPHS has a dual-enrollment agreement on an annual basis by students and with CCP so students can begin their staff. In 2017-20, we had clubs in college careers while still in high school— Chess, Gardening, Music, Robotics, completely free of charge. Spoken Word, Student Government, Theater, Step, Dance, and more. Philadelphia Youth Network: Vaux BPHS is teaming up with PYN to develop unique Sports Teams: hands-on real world experiences with regional industry partners. • Baseball – Varsity Boys’ • Basketball—JV and Varsity, Boys' & Girls' Philadelphia Learning Collaborative: Big Picture Philadelphia was a founding • Dance / Cheer—Girls' member of this Philadelphia-based • Football – Varsity Boys’ collaborative that focuses on developing, • Track and Field — Varsity Boys' & Girls' researching, and replicating successful • Volleyball— Junior Varsity, Boys' & Girls' youth development models. Student Mentors: Big Picture currently has partnerships with over 400 mentors citywide who are eager to provide students with an opportunity to pursue their passion/career aspiration. Teacher Training: Vaux BPHS is committed to serving as a teaching laboratory for aspiring teachers. Vaux BPHS will provide local university students with the opportunity to fulfill their student teaching expectations, and members of Big Picture’s leadership team will serve as adjunct and guest instructors within Temple’s College of Education.
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https://gwhs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: In addition, students are required to take The mission of the George Washington the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course that 10175 Bustleton Avenue High School is to provide all students with investigates the nature of knowledge in Philadelphia, PA 19116 learning opportunities that match their various disciplines; participate in Creativity, abilities and desired outcomes through the Action, Service (CAS) to achieve eight Principal: International Baccalaureate Program, AP learning outcomes, undertake original Susan Thompson coursework, Dual-Enrollment, internships, research, and write an Extended Essay [email protected] apprenticeship programs, hands-on of 4,000 words. Students successfully learning activities and industry recognized completing the program earn a George Phone: 215-400-3100 certifications with 21st century skills. The Washington High School diploma in Fax: 215-400-3101 George Washington staff is committed to addition to the internationally recognized preparing, ensuring, and empowering all IB diploma. Students who complete this Student Enrollment: 1,500 students of diverse backgrounds to achieve program are more likely to move on to their full intellectual and social potential prestigious universities and colleges. Neighborhood School (NA) in order to become lifelong learners Admission Requirements: and productive members of society. Courses & Program Highlights: Residence within the school Advanced Placement Program: catchment area; Admission for Points of Pride: Advanced Placement (AP) is the curriculum students outside the catchment area • Students come from 67 countries administered under the auspices of the is based on space availability and • 28 languages spoken College Board. These courses prepare a lottery. • Championship sports teams student to take the Advanced Placement Examination in a particular subject area in IB Diploma Program (SA) • International Baccalaureate Program May. Success in this examination process Admission Requirements: • Certification Programme of International may generate college course credit. GWHS Baccalaureate Grades: offers the following AP courses: A's and B's with the possible • Extensive elective choices and levels • AP Biology exception of one C in major • Aspen Challenge Winners 2017 • AP Calculus AB subject on report cards • Dual Enrollment Program • AP Chemistry Local Norms: (10% of students participate) 85th Percentile or higher • AP Computer Science Principles • Highly successful DECA program Behavior: • AP English Language and Composition • Designated Mayor’s Office No negative disciplinary reports • AP English Literature and Composition Community School • AP Physics • 12 AP courses offered • AP Psychology Feeder Schools: (24% of student participate) Baldi, La Brum, Fitzpatrick, • AP Studio Art Drawing Decatur, Greenberg International Baccalaureate • AP U.S. Government and Politics Diploma Program • AP U.S. History SEPTA Routes: The International Baccalaureate (IB) is 58, 67 a comprehensive two-year curriculum • AP World History which promotes student autonomy, Dual-Enrollment Program: Citywide Access Programs: independent research, and a rich, post- Dual enrollment with Community College (based on space availability) modern educational environment. In of Philadelphia (Center City and Northeast • IB Programme the ninth and tenth grade students will Campus) offers juniors and seniors the • Career and Technical Education have a full roster of advanced and honors opportunity to experience the rigors of col- – Accounting & Financial Services classes so that they will be adequately lege courses while still in high school. The school may cover up to two (2) courses per – Culinary Arts prepared for the expectations of the Diploma Program years. To earn an IB semester, tuition-free. Also, students have – Sports Marketing and Mgmt the flexibility of choosing the courses based diploma, students must take a challenging liberal arts course of studies and pass on their interest. SY18-19 examinations in six academic subjects: Career & Technical Education Program: School Progress Report (SPR) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Overall SPR • IB Language A: Literature – HL1 and HL2 • IB Mathematics – SL and SL2 pathways at GWHS are designed to prepare Performance Tier...... Intervene students for careers of the future. Our CTE • IB Chemistry – SL pathways provide hands-on, relevant train- Performance Tier by Domain: • IB Physics – SL and SL2 ing and highly-employable skills, specifically • IB History – HL1 and HL2 for STEAM careers. Achievement...... Intervene • IB Psychology – HL1 and HL2 – Accounting & Financial Services - an Progress...... Intervene • IB Language B: Spanish – SL and SL2 instructional program that introduces students to the accounting principles for Climate...... Reinforce • IB Language B: Russian – SL and SL2 continued on next page College & Career...... Intervene
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Courses & Program Highlights: continued Partnerships: various business owners. From journals, • AccessMatters • A.M.O.B. (All Mentees ledgers, worksheets and financial On Board) • ChildhoodsLost • College statements, to taxes and banking, the Possible • Community College of Phila- program covers both the knowledge delphia • CORA • Eat.Right.Philly • Free and hands-on skills of accounting basics. Library of Philadelphia - Bustleton Branch Instruction in QuickBooks is one of the • F.S. Investments • JEVS Human Services • JFCS • Kleinlife • Lutheran Settlement valuable skills students can take into the House • Mayor's Office of Education • workforce, as well as the ability to track MuralArts Philadelphia • Orleans Techni- financial details from journal entry to cal Institute • Office of Adult Education • closing a fiscal year. Office of State Representative Kevin Boyle – Culinary Arts - a program that focuses • Office of State Representative Martina on the study of cooking and related culi- White • Office of Congressman Brendan nary arts that may prepare students for Boyle • Office of Councilman Alan Domb • PHAN (PA Health Access Network) • a variety of jobs within the food service Philadelphia Department of Streets • industry. The coursework is designed Planned Parenthood • Proclamation Com- to prepare students for jobs in institu- munity Church • Proclamation Communi- tional, commercial or self-owned food ty Church • 7th Police District Advisory • establishments, or other food industry UESF (Utilities Emergency Support Fund) • occupations. Instruction and specialized Temple University • The Wharton School learning experiences include theory, laboratory and work experience related Extracurricular Activities: to planning, selecting, preparing and • Bible Club • Newspaper serving quality food, nutritive values, • Chess • Peer Group use and care of commercial equipment, • Choir Connection safety and sanitation precautions. • Culinary Arts • PhitPhilly – Sports Marketing & Management - a • Robotics program that prepares high school • Dance • RunPhilly students for a coveted career in the • DECA sports industry, with many options for • Fashion Show • Silkscreening Club professional development. Students • GSA • SOCA receive in-depth instruction in entre- • Literary Magazine preneurship, management concepts, (The Lantern) • Student business economics, business law, mar- Government • Math Club keting concepts, finance, business ethics • Web Design • MSA and communication. Internships are a • WHYY Media vital and exciting hands-on feature of • Multicultural Club Show the Sports Marketing and Management • Yearbook programs, where students can work • Musicals/Drama • Youth Court alongside professionals for valuable job • National Honor training and skills that can’t be taught in Society the classroom alone. Ninth Grade Academy: Sports Teams: The GWHS Ninth Grade Academy is PIAA: designed to provide incoming freshmen • Badminton—Boys’ & Girls’ with a smooth transition this most pivotal • Baseball—Boys’ Varsity year in high school. The goal is to provide students with a defined perspective of • Basketball—Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity their futures and their roles in the world • Bowling—Boys’ & Girls’ including their compassion, integrity, SY18-19 • Cross Country—Boys’ & Girls’ confidence and critical thinking skills that • Field Hockey—Girls’ Varsity will help them be successful in and out of • Football—Citywide Varsity high school. This program is not just for the 9th grade year, but the next four years • Lacrosse—Boys’ & Girls’ ahead. The GWHS has a College and Career • Soccer—Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Coordinator that will be working with • Softball—Girls’ Varsity students to ensure success in the areas of • Tennis—Boys’ & Girls’ attendance, behavior and credit attainment. • Track & Field—Coed In addition, Coordinators will provide exposure to college and career through We also offer Cheerleading and various enrichment activities, college trips Weight Training and college and career-related events!
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 2021 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 83 West Philadelphia High School (NS) https://wphs.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: Courses & Program Highlights: Where Every Student Thrives!!! Approved CTE Programs: 4901 Chestnut Street (citywide access, based on space availability) Philadelphia, PA 19139 West Philadelphia Mission: Our mission • Architectural Drafting: Project Lead is aimed at reinvigorating the academic The Way Principal: program by providing students and teachers with targeted resources and an • Computer Systems Networking Marla Travis • Digital Media Production [email protected] extended school day and year for more time and opportunity to learn. It is the Foreign Language: Spanish mission and promise to provide all young Phone: 215-400-7900 CAPA Academy Course Offerings: Art; Art Fax: 215-400-7901 people with equitable opportunity to learn at high levels in order to ensure their future. Design; Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Drama, Dance, Band, Playwright Workshops Student Enrollment: 480 West Philadelphia Vision: We are here, not only to build upon the history of our Advanced Placement Courses: school as an educational foundation for AP English Literature and Composition; AP Admission Requirements: the community, but also, to maintain its Language and Composition; AP Biology; AP Residence within the school integrity by reinforcing the relationships United States Government; AP US History; catchment area; Admission for between school and home. AP Calculus; AP Physics; AP Anatomy; students outside the catchment AP Computer Science; and AP Art area is based on space Points of Pride: Dual Enrollment: CCP and University of availability and lottery. • West Alumni Association Pennsylvania • Several Staff earned recognition Feeder Schools: as Lindback Award Recipients Partnerships: • Aramark Ignite Penn Alexander, Belmont CS, • Seniors Earning Full 4 Year Scholarships • Bridges to Wealth Program Henry Lea, Alain Locke, Mc • Virtual Graduation Michael, MYA, Martha Access Science Fellows • I.C.E. Intellectual Cultural And Excellence Washington, SLAMS • Capture Greatness Scholarship Program Program For At Risk Students • Community and Schools ELECT program SEPTA Routes: • 2019-20 Schoolwide Trip 21, 31, 64, Market Frankford Line To Washington DC • Cool Speaks • Back To School Community Block Party • Drexel University Partnership (STEM) • Martin Luther King Day of Service • Farm Share Citywide Access Programs: Community Symposium • G.A.M.E. 7 (based on space availability) • District Senior Feature Story • G.E.A.R. Up – Architectural Drafting: • District Student of the Month • Holcomb Behavioral Service Project Lead the Way • Trip to London, Paris, France & Rome Italy • L.G.B.T.Q Rainbow Room – Computer Systems • NOMA – Nat’l Organization Networking • Trip to Costa Rica & Europe! • Hamels Foundation Award of Minority Architects – Digital Media Production • 9th Grade Success Academy • Office of Vocational Rehabilitation • A’s for J’s Champion Award • P.O.S.H. Sexual Health Education Recipient - $25,000.00 • Philadelphia Young Playwrights Festival • Pacifico- $5,000.00 Scholarship • Promise Corps Award for CTE • S.T.E.P. Behavioral Health Program • Public League 2015 • SAP-Student Assistance Program Cheerleading Champions • The Consortium • Fashion Team & Show • Trison • Award Winning Sports Team SY18-19 • UCD Office (Enterprise Center) School Progress Report (SPR) • College and Career Fair • University of Penn-Upward Overall SPR • West's Garden and courtyard Bound Math/Science Performance Tier...... Intervene • National Honor Society • University of Pennsylvania and • Joseph L. Polluck Scholarship Lankenau Science Partnership Performance Tier by Domain: • Wolf Scholarship • University of Pennsylvania Netter Center Achievement...... Intervene • John Mckee Scholarship • University of Pennsylvania Outward • Belmont Scholarship Bound, OST-Out of School Time Progress...... Watch • Elizabeth R. England Scholarship-Full • University of Pennsylvania– Climate...... Intervene Scholarship for Female Art Student STEM Math/Science continued on next page College & Career...... Intervene • Thanksgiving Drive
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• Urban League • West Neighborhood School • WPHS Class of 66-College Scholarship Workshop • Wyman-Delta TOPS program Extracurricular Activities: • Art Club • Culinary Arts Club • Drama Club • Hip-Hop Step Team • Peer Mediation • Peer Mentoring • Prom Committee • Student Government • TSA-Technology Student Association • Tutoring • Yearbook Sports Teams: • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball—Varsity and JV Girls’ and Boys’ • Bowling • Cheerleading —Co-ed • Cross Country—Co-ed • Football—Varsity and JV • Lacrosse (Girls & Boys) • Soccer (Girls & Boys) • Softball • Track and Field—Indoor • Volleyball • Wrestling (Girls & Boys)
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https://workshopschool.philasd.org/ Mission & Approach to Learning: • Featured on PBS/Frontline and CNN: The The Workshop School’s mission is to Next List during 2012-2013 year 221 S. Hanson Street develop students’ vision, know-how, and • ...and a long list of student-developed, Philadelphia, PA 19139 mindset for a successful adulthood. We world changing projects. In June of believe that what you learn should matter 2014, we were invited to the inaugural Principal: to you, your community, and your future. White House Maker Faire! A team of Simon Hauger We organize school around real-world our students and teachers presented [email protected] learning experiences including projects, the 818, a biodiesel-powered hybrid internships, entrepreneurship, and dual sports car they built in the shop. They Phone: 215-400-7730 enrollment in college courses. When we also met and talked with President Fax: 215-400-7731 talk about developing your vision, we mean Obama, who commended their efforts. knowing who you are and what you want Student Enrollment: 245 from life. Developing know-how means Courses & Program Highlights: you have the skills to pursue your vision. The curriculum is organized around projects Mindset is knowing you can get there, even and real-world problems rather than when you don’t know exactly how you’ll do subject areas, with students working in SEPTA Routes: it; and when we say a successful adulthood, small groups or individually for much of 21, 31, 64, Market Frankford Line we’re talking about a life of security, the day. Technology is seamlessly woven connection, and purpose. Here are some throughout the model, with students key things you should know about The creating and sharing content online Workshop School: Approved CTE Programs: We are hands-on. Some people learn from (citywide access, based on space availability) just reading books, but a lot of us don’t. • Autobody Collision Repair Here, we don’t just read and write, we • Automotive Technology design, build, make, and create. We focus on the skills that matter most. Partnerships: Reading and math are important. But at TWS currently has over 100 active the Workshop School you will also learn partnerships including… to work in teams, solve problems, manage • Accenture projects, and work independently. • Barra Foundation We take learning beyond the school walls. • Bartram’s Garden Most of our projects work with outside partners. All of our 11th graders complete • Community College of Philadelphia internships in a field of their choosing, and • Drexel University all of our 11th and 12th graders are eligible • Mayor’s Office of Sustainability to take college classes in the afternoon. • Next Generation Learning Challenge We are entrepreneurs. Not only do we run • Philadelphia School Partnership a business out of our school, we help our • The Wharton School at the students launch their own businesses. All University of Pennsylvania of our 11th graders pitch business ideas to outside judges at the end of the year. The winners get start-up funding for their Extracurricular Activities: senior projects. • The Hybrid Vehicle Team • Students Run Philly Style Points of Pride: • Student Publications • Smaller class sizes • Workshop Industries • One laptop per student SY18-19 • Focus on real world learning Sports Teams: School Progress Report (SPR) • Automotive and Engineering All high school athletic teams are available Overall SPR Programs of Study at neighboring high schools Performance Tier...... Watch • Award-winning Hybrid Vehicle Team • All 11th grade students complete an Performance Tier by Domain: internship related to their interests Achievement...... Intervene • Most students take at least one college class before they graduate from TWS Progress...... Watch • Conrad Foundation Winners Climate...... Reinforce • Fresh Direct Green Challenge Winners College & Career...... Watch
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 20212020 HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY [to table of contents] 87 Joyce Wilkerson, President Wayne Walker, Vice President Ameen Akbar Julia Danzy Leticia Egea-Hinton Mallory Fix Lopez Lee Huang Maria McColgan Angela McIver
William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. | Superintendent Malika Savoy-Brooks, Ed.D. | Chief of Academic Support Evelyn Nuñez, Ed.D. | Chief of Schools
High School Directory: Project Oversight Michelle Higinio Armstrong Nick Gasis Reginald Moton Mike Stiles Graphic Design Melissa Orner Design
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