Academies at Roxborough
School District of Philadelphia
Fall Student of the Month – Malik Njeri-Mesquito
Name: Malik Njeri-Mesquito School: Roxborough HS Nominated By: Deborah Bender – Teacher If you were to ask Malik what has defined his high school experience, he would say “growth!” Malik was the first to say that he hasn’t always been the most motivated student. But if you ask his teacher and nominator, Debi Bender, he…
Barnes Foundation Internship
Five students from Mrs. Yacker’s AP English Literature and Composition course interned for a day at the Barnes Foundation. While interning, students worked in the Barnes special exhibit “30 Americans” to not only inform the public but also interact and create conversations around specific art works. Rebecca Yacker, M.Ed. English Teacher Roxborough High School
January Attendance Challenge
Students will have the opportunity to celebrate their success with the January Attendance Challenge! Students who attend all 21 days in January will be invited to celebrate with a Taste of Philly Party!
Boys JV Basketball
The Roxborough JV basketball team is currently undefeated with two wins! The team has a neutral conference AWAY Game vs. First Philadelphia Prep on Tuesday, January 7 @ 3:15. Their next HOME Game is a non-conference game vs. Overbrook on Thursday, January 9 @ 3:15 in the Roxborough High School Gym. Come out and cheer…
Boys Varsity Basketball
Academies @ Roxborough Boys Varsity Basketball’s Current standings are 7 Wins and 5 Losses. Their NEXT GAME is a HOME GAME on Monday, Jan 6 at 3:15 PM, Penn Treaty vs. Roxborough, it is a neutral non-conference game. Come out and cheer them on! Follow our entire sports schedule with the link on our sports…
Girls Basketball
Academies @ Roxborough current record is 5 wins and 3 losses. The girls next Upcoming game is on Friday 1/3/2020 at 3:15 PM at home vs. Martin Luther King
Biotech students make Ice Cream
Biotech students made Ice cream in the lab and the science teachers were brave enough to taste test their results!
Biotech Students Youth Mental Health Training and GSK Trip
Mrs. Thompson and the Students in the Academy of Health Sciences & Research Biotech Seniors participated in Mental Health training workshop sponsored by Youth Mental Health, First Aid USA. The Academy of Health Sciences & Research Biotech Juniors attended a field trip at GSK, GlaxoSmithKline with Mrs. Thompson.