Philadelphia High School for Girls 9 - 12

Principal
Dr. Parthenia A. Moore

1400 W. Olney Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19141
Phone: 215 276-5258

Philosophy

Philosophy

  1. Each individual possesses unlimited potential for growth and change and has the power within to maximize that potential.
  2. Each individual is a valued member of the school community.
  3. Each individual must take personal responsibility for her actions and by doing so exercise self-discipline, which enhances the pursuit of knowledge.
  4. Each individual, as part of the community, is responsible for the success of that community.
  5. Moral/ethical behavior enhances the individual and the communities they inhabit.
  6. Through honoring differences among individuals and groups, we enhance our community and ourselves.
  7. Integrity, empathy, compassion, and respect are essential elements of fully integrated individuals.
  8. Persistent individual effort in pursuit of a goal must be supported and rewarded.
  9. The pursuit of excellence in a lifetime of learning is a goal of every member of the school community.
  10. Each decision made should maximize an individual’s potential for growth.