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VAP Students Visit the Franklin Institute Marvel Exhibit
On May 2, 2019, the VAP academy students from The Academies @ Roxborough visited the Franklin Institute to see the Marvel Exhibit. 36 students were able to attend after a successful fundraiser with SkillsUSA chapter and the RHS HSA through Go Fund me and the kids had an amazing time. Some highlights were the life…
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…
Mural Arts @ The Academies @ Roxborough
Arts Integration Students in the science program at The Academies @ Roxborough participated with Mural Arts program and artist Ben Volta to create three murals in the school. Students in the Biology and Chemistry classes explored visual representation of elements. The center piece of the displays is on the ceiling of the Cafeteria incorporating multiple…
Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Finalists
On Wednesday, NFTE hosted the regional round for its annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Earlier this spring, more than 500 students from nearly 40 Philadelphia-area schools presented their business plans to outside judges at their local schools. 30 of these student competitors qualified for yesterday’s regional round. Roxborough sent 7 students to this round of 30. The goal…
You are a Piece of Roxborough Mural Project
Students in Ms. McMaster’s Art class completed a Mural “You are a Piece of the Roxborough Puzzle” to celebrate school spirit. It is on display in the hall outside room 109 and the IMC.
Start-Up Tech Showcase
Students from the Academy of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship participated in the Start-Up Tech showcase today in the IMC @ Roxborough HS. Students displayed their work and pitched their app to prospective investors.
Lindback Distinguished Teacher 2019
Please join the administrative team in congratulating Mr. Frank Fesnak as our 2018-2019 Lindback Distinguished Teacher of the Year! Mr. Fesnak is most deserving of this honor and we are proud to have him represent the Academies @ Roxborough High School as the Lindback award winner. Congratulations Mr. Fesnak and thank you for your outstanding…
NFTE’s Philadelphia Metro Area’s Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Seven Roxborough students have qualified as semi-finalists for the NFTE’s Philadelphia Metro Area’s Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. They will compete against other semi-finalists from 35 local schools on Wednesday, May 1 (tomorrow). The top two finishers will go head-to-head later this month in the Regional Finals for the Philadelphia Metro Area championship … an honor that Roxborough students…
Academies @ Roxborough Bike Club
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia & Miss Molly from our own STEAM lab sponsors a Bike Club at The Academies @ Roxborough. Partnered with the BCYC Program in equipping over 100 Philadelphia youth to ride and race. Students pedaled to Wissahickon Park (The Wiz), Manayunk trail and Fairmont park. The BYBC through advocacy and education,…
Academies @ Roxborough Special Olympics
The following students attended the Special Olympics(inclusive) Track Meet Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Jadin Jacobs, Jordan Scales and Devon Sowisdral. They participated in the 100 metter, 400 meter, 800 meter, the 4X100 relay, the long jump, catapult, and javalin throw. Students were accompanied by their teacher & Special Olympics Coach Dawn Marie Geiger.