Academies at Roxborough
School District of Philadelphia
AP Bio Students Visit Harrisburg University
AP Biology students with their teacher Mrs. McFadden visited Harrisburg University. Students in the class are receiving 4 college science credits through a dual enrollment partnership.
Film & Video Students meet Ken Burns
Mr. Siddiqui took the Film & Video students to meet Ken Burns this week. Ken Burns is an American filmmaker, known for his style of using archival footage and photographs in documentary films. His widely known most recent documentary series include The Roosevelts (2014), and The Vietnam War (2017). Burns’ documentaries have earned two Academy…
Earth Day at The Academies @ Roxborough
Dear Roxborough families, In honor of Earth Day 2019 Ms. Ragozzino’s Environmental Science classes are offering individual tree saplings. If you are interested in a tree sapling and have a spot to plant a tree you can pick one up at The Academies @ Roxborough. Tree saplings will be available by the end of April…
Academies @ Roxborough Prom 2019
2019 Junior/Senior Prom Friday, May 10, 2019 Time: 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Doors close @ 9:00 pm Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Appropriate Formal Attire: NO plunging necklines or sexually explicit attire will be permitted. Only 1 Date! All students must show ID to gain admittance to the prom,…
Showcase Success
Thank you to everyone who supported the Showcase this year. The staff turnout was great. Our pathway teachers and JROTC instructors did a fabulous job highlighting their students’ work. Special shout to the additional team members who pitched in in so many ways: Mr. Thomas, Ms. K, Ms. McMasters, Ms. Wang, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Siddiqui, Ms….
Philadelphia Water Department visits Academies @ Roxborough
PWD visited Mrs. Ragazzino’s Environmental science class with a water table demonstration. Students were actively involved in discovering how our water supply system began, how we keep it safe and clean, and what happens to all the water that goes down the drain or runs off our streets, sidewalks and rooftops. PWD representative brought a…
Studying the Environment with Live Animals
Mrs. Raggazino’s science classes were treated to a visit from nature this week. The class was visited by a live screech owl, crow and possum with a representative from Philly Metro Wildlife Center.
High Point Scholarships
Academies @ Roxborough students Iyinoluwa Ogunyinka and Jardai Sharper were awarded full scholarships to High Point University in North Carolina. The Business Academy hosted a luncheon for the students and their families where representatives of the college came and presented the scholarships to them. It was a great event and the students are super honored and…
Freshman Academy visits LaSalle
Mrs. Fidrych sponsored a Freshman Spanish Trip to LaSalle University. The freshman were able to meet with professors, current students, and alum to discuss the benefits of studying Spanish at the college level. The group went on a campus tour and enjoyed lunch from the cafeteria before heading back!
March Madness Final: Freshman Academy takes it!!
Article: Mrs. Arnold Congratulations to the Freshman Academy team for becoming Roxborough HS Champions. Has anyone checked on Mr. Q? I was quite concerned that his head was going to explode early in the game. The cheap shot he gave to Ajamal Leake only added to my concern! But seriously, the freshmen fought an uphill…