Academies at Roxborough
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Roxborough Girls Volleyball
Roxborough Girls Volleyball team finished their season in their Conference with a record of 3-5 and an overall record of 4-7.
Freshman Academy Reflections
Mr. King, Freshman Academy Assistant Principal, met with all freshmen during their World History classes on Dec. 3rd and 4th. He used a “town hall” format (small groups) to review the Check and Reflect document, classroom and hallway expectations, and what it means to be “On Track” for graduation. This is the second round of…
Candy Cane Grams
The Student Incentive Program is sponsoring a Candy Cane Gram Sale. Send a sweet treat to a friend, teacher or someone special. Candy Cane Grams will be on Sale during lunches December 9th through December 13th. They will be delivered on Friday, December 20th during advisory. Thanks to all who supported our Lollipop sale.
Junior Achievement Company Program
The Academy of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship is happy to announce that 12 of its students were accepted into the Junior Achievement Company Program with the IKEA, Aqua America and Accenture companies. “The JA Company Program Blended Model unlocks the innate ability in students to solve a problem or fill a need in their community through…
Business Academy
The Senior Business Class is sponsoring a bake sale December 16th through December 20th. Please considering donating to the sale or stop by for additional information in Mr. Fesnak’s room between 8:20 and 9:52. Also come by and support our efforts and your sweet tooth with a purchase.
Social Justice Tour of Eastern State Penitentiary
Mrs. Yacker’s 10th grade English students toured Eastern State Penitentiary, specifically the “Prison’s Today: Questions in the Age of Incarceration” to explore themes of social justice that we had discussed in class.
MACBETH
Mrs. Yacker’s 10th grader English students visited West Chester University to tour campus and to see Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth.
Academies @ Roxborough Debate Team
Academies @ Roxborough HS Debate Team sponsored by Mrs. Rebecca Yacker competes each Wednesday at Central High School.
Roxborough High School Recognized at the NCAC’s 23rd Conference
From its inception in 1996, NCAC’s (National Career Academy Coalition) mission has been to provide collaborative support and resources for existing and emerging career academies. The Academies @ Roxborough High School was recognized at the NCAC’s (National Career Academy Coalition) 23rd conference held in Philadelphia. Teachers from as far as Hawaii attended the conference and visited…