Academies at Roxborough
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Student Activities
Club Opportunities Virtual 2020
The Philly Youth Cycling Team (begins Sept 29) – Committed team members (requires a 3 hour per week time commitment) receive a FREE indoor bike for training and virtual practices. Great way for students to stay in shape and receive free coaching, cross-training, nutrition/cooking classes, and team unity. This program also has “leveling up” opportunities…
“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…
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?…
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…
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…
Senior Exit Survey
Seniors please log in to your Student portal and complete the survey! Your opinion counts!! (Link at Bottom) The Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) has launched the annual Senior Exit Survey The survey is mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Attached you will find a stepper detailing how students can access the Senior…
ATTENTION SENIORS
May 11, 2020 Dear Class of 2020: Some harsh realities are settling in. There won’t be any Senior celebrations like the prom or even a graduation ceremony. No taking selfies with your friends in your caps and gowns and moving your tassels from right to left. I know you’ve been looking forward to that day….
SkillsUSA Grant Awarded to VAP
SkillsUSA and Lowe’s Home Improvement (#LowesSkillsUSA) have teamed up on a new grant program to support emerging SkillsUSA programs in career and technical education classrooms across the nation. The $100,000 grant from Lowe’s provides 100 eligible chapters with $1,000 worth of educational materials. Debi Bender, Roxborough High School Web Design Teacher & SDP SkillsUSA Advisor received one of…