Academies at Roxborough
School District of Philadelphia“Lunch Hangout” sessions with the Support Team
Beginning on Monday Sept 14 the Support Services Team (Lawley, Ballance, Linquist, & Bland) will be hosting “Lunch Hangout” sessions for each specific grade. The meetings will be 11:30-12:00 on the designated days, the links are listed below. The purpose of the group is to give the students a social forum where they can meet…
Chromebook Returns
Collection of Chromebooks: Below is the guidance for reclaiming the Chromebooks from students including seniors and students transferring out of District. Students who are transferring to a new District school in the fall, should bring the loaner Chromebook to their new school. ● Returning Kindergarten through Grade 11 Students : Students who are returning to…
SENIORS Frequently Asked Questions
When will I be receiving my diploma? ● The diplomas will be mailed to you. The exact date has not been determined. ● If you have moved in the last few months please share your new address with us so that it is not lost in the mail. When will the Virtual Graduation take place?…
Senior Update
May 26, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, On April 9, Dr. Hite shared the news that our school buildings would remain closed for the rest of the school year and that the school-sponsored social events you have been looking forward to all year, such as proms and graduation, would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even…
Johnson Twins featured on Fox 29
Philadelphia middle school teacher starts adopt a senior Facebook group for Class of 2020 By Dawn Timmeney Watch the Interview PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia middle school teacher launched a Facebook page where you can adopt a senior from the Class of 2020 as a show of support for students that missed out on important milestones due to COVID-19….
Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony
May 20, 2020 Dear 12 th-grade students and families, Last week, I shared that the District’s Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 9 starting at 11 a.m. I’m writing today to share additional information about the ceremony and some exciting news around our overall plans to honor our graduating…
Fund Our Schools
The Crisis Ahead #fundourschools The economic recession resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is significantly impacting the School District of Philadelphia (SDP). Next school year, the District is projecting a $38 million funding shortfall, which will grow to $1 billion in the next five years unless specific action is taken by the Commonwealth. The current financial…
Parent Survey
Hope everyone is doing well! Our department has an initiative launching that I am hoping I can count on your support. This initiative is a PARENT SURVEY: This is a survey for parents to give their feedback on how we’re doing as a District regarding remote learning and our communication of information. This will also help us better…
Philly HopeLine in Partnership with Uplift
School District of Philadelphia to Launch Philly HopeLine in Partnership with Uplift Center for Grieving Children New resource to provide mental health support for District students, families in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic PHILADELPHIA — In conjunction with National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, celebrated today, the School District of Philadelphia is announcing a partnership…
Senior Hotline
The Office of Postsecondary Readiness and Office of High School Supports Launched a Senior Hotline The hotline will operate from 11am-1pm Tuesdays through Thursdays, and will be staffed by college, career, and technical education experts in the district. The hotline number is 215-400-4130. The Senior hotline will serve as a secondary layer of support in addition to the supports students are…