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Pig Dissections
The Biotechnoloy and Kinesiology pathways worked together in the lab this week to study fetal pigs. The fetal pig is a mammal, most major structures are the same or similar to human anatomy. Dissection allows students to see how all the organs and muscle groups fit and work together. Why dissect a PIG? Dissection engages…
AP Bio Students Visit Harrisburg University
AP Biology students with their teacher Mrs. McFadden visited Harrisburg University. Students in the class are receiving 4 college science credits through a dual enrollment partnership.
Earth Day at The Academies @ Roxborough
Dear Roxborough families, In honor of Earth Day 2019 Ms. Ragozzino’s Environmental Science classes are offering individual tree saplings. If you are interested in a tree sapling and have a spot to plant a tree you can pick one up at The Academies @ Roxborough. Tree saplings will be available by the end of April…
Showcase Success
Thank you to everyone who supported the Showcase this year. The staff turnout was great. Our pathway teachers and JROTC instructors did a fabulous job highlighting their students’ work. Special shout to the additional team members who pitched in in so many ways: Mr. Thomas, Ms. K, Ms. McMasters, Ms. Wang, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Siddiqui, Ms….
Philadelphia Water Department visits Academies @ Roxborough
PWD visited Mrs. Ragazzino’s Environmental science class with a water table demonstration. Students were actively involved in discovering how our water supply system began, how we keep it safe and clean, and what happens to all the water that goes down the drain or runs off our streets, sidewalks and rooftops. PWD representative brought a…
Studying the Environment with Live Animals
Mrs. Raggazino’s science classes were treated to a visit from nature this week. The class was visited by a live screech owl, crow and possum with a representative from Philly Metro Wildlife Center.
Your Future is our Future – Dare to Dream Career Week
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Partnership with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and Drexel University… Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s Office of Public Engagement is partnering with the School District of Philadelphia to host the first annual “Dare to Dream at Career Week” from March 25-29, 2019. During this week, SDP…
March Madness Semi-Finals
Article by: Mrs. Arnold What a way to end the week! Two competitive games kept the crowds dummy lit. In the first game the Freshman Academy took on the defending champs, Kinesiology. The game ended 45-44 and the freshmen got the dub. Not gonna lie, my money’s on the freshmen to win it all…no cap. …
Candy DNA
Students explored the structure of DNA through building models using their favorite candies.
March Madness Round 1
Freshman and Film & Video Teams Advance!!!! Wow! Two competitive games were played after school today and the crowd was extra hype. The Freshmen team defeated the Biotechnology team 73-63. Mr. Q and Mr. McKenna led by example as they battled for victory. They both had their share of 3s. Sean Robinson was a crowd-pleaser…