Academies at Roxborough
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: News
Class of 2020 Celebrations
April 28, 2020 Dear 12th grade students and families, I hope this letter finds you and your family well during this unprecedented time. On April 9, we shared the disappointing news that our school buildings would remain closed for the rest of the school year and that the school-sponsored social events you’ve been looking forward…
Unified Sports Team
Roxborough Students, there is an unbelievable opportunity we would like to inform you of for this upcoming school year (2020-21)! Roxborough, is offering the opportunity to join a Special Olympics team, that is accompanied with a gym class for credits. Incoming 9th graders may take this in place of their regular gym class, and 11th…
Credits and promotion to the next grade during the COVID-19 closure.
Credits and promotion to the next grade during the COVID-19 closure. Academic requirements for graduation remain unchanged for the 2019-2020 school year, with exception to the Senior Project which is waived as a graduation requirement this year. However, students will still be afforded opportunity to engage and present their projects (excluding community service) for their…
Computer Distribution
School District of Philadelphia Families, We are excited to launch the Chromebook Loaner Program to ensure that all District students have access to online materials while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. If your child does not have access to a device at home for learning, one can be provided through this…
School Closure Update
Pedro A. Rivera, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education This afternoon (March 23, 2020), Governor Wolf will issue a stay-at-home order for seven counties in Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia). Under Governor Wolf’s order, personnel at our educational entities in all 67 counties who are providing life-sustaining services, including, but not limited to:…
Philadelphia School District Coronavirus Update
Philadelphia School District Coronavirus Update Last Day for Staff to Access Buildings As the city increases social distancing requirements, staff will not be able to access buildings Staff will no longer be allowed to access the building after 4pm on Wednesday, March 18th Comcast Essentials – Free 2 months of Internet for Low-Income Houses Comcast…
Student Support during School Closing
Philadelphia students can pick up two boxed meals per day at these locations from 9 am to 12 noon. Roxborough HS is one of the locations. #stayhealthy Please note, students do NOT need to go to their own school to get a meal, they can choose any of these locations. Also, the recreation centers and…
A message on Coronavirus
The School District of Philadelphia holds the well-being, health, and safety of students and staff as a top priority. With this in mind, we are writing to update you on an evolving health issue involving the coronavirus. We are working closely with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and carefully taking the advice of the…
NCAC Announces that The Academy of Health Sciences and Research at Roxborough High School Has Achieved National Model Status
The Academy of Health Sciences and Research at Roxborough High School has earned national distinction by achieving Model Career Academy status. This is the highest designation awarded by the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC). In addition to being a prestigious honor, NCAC Model Status certifies that a specific career academy demonstrates excellence according to The…
Keystone Testing Special Schedule 2019
Keystone testing is upon us. The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in specific subject areas. Keystone Exams were developed by the Department and made available for use by school districts, AVTSs and charter schools, including cyber charter schools: The Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania’s statewide high school graduation requirements.and…