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TechGirlz @ The Academies @ Roxborough
On March 30, 2019. A new record was set, and the Academies @ Roxborough was a part of it. TechGirlz, a partner in The Web Design pathway, held an event at Drexel University to take part in the Breaking the Code event. Over 300 girls in middle school across the country were learning HTML and…
NHS Blood Drive
The Academies @ Roxborough National Honor Society Blood Drive was a great success! We collected 31 pints, giving us a high total of 65 for the year! I appreciate everyone who was able to donate or encourage their students to donate! Special shout outs to Tareesa Hatton, Rian Solomon, James Diamond, Jasmine Johnson, Dewayne Baxter,…
Roxborough Students @ Kutztown University
College Access Program hosted a Junior Retreat at Kutztown University. Students from the Academies @ Roxborough visited the University Wednesday, April 3rd. Students attended a workshop, toured the University and were treated to lunch.
Film & Video Students meet Ken Burns
Mr. Siddiqui took the Film & Video students to meet Ken Burns this week. Ken Burns is an American filmmaker, known for his style of using archival footage and photographs in documentary films. His widely known most recent documentary series include The Roosevelts (2014), and The Vietnam War (2017). Burns’ documentaries have earned two Academy…
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…
Academies @ Roxborough Prom 2019
2019 Junior/Senior Prom Friday, May 10, 2019 Time: 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Doors close @ 9:00 pm Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Appropriate Formal Attire: NO plunging necklines or sexually explicit attire will be permitted. Only 1 Date! All students must show ID to gain admittance to the prom,…
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.
High Point Scholarships
Academies @ Roxborough students Iyinoluwa Ogunyinka and Jardai Sharper were awarded full scholarships to High Point University in North Carolina. The Business Academy hosted a luncheon for the students and their families where representatives of the college came and presented the scholarships to them. It was a great event and the students are super honored and…