Graduation and Promotion Requirements

Students need to successfully earn a total of 5 credits. Final grade on the June report card of A through D allows students to earn credit. A grade of F earns no credit.

From 10th Grade to 11th Grade

Students need to successfully earn a total of 11 credits. Final grade on the June report card of A through D allows students to earn credit. A grade of F earns no credit.

From 11th Grade to 12th Grade

Students need to successfully earn a total of 17.5 credits. Final grade on the June report card of A through D allows students to earn credit. A grade of F earns no credit.

Graduation Requirements

A student needs to successfully complete a total of 23.5 credits to graduate. To graduate from Girls’ High School, the student must have met the following credit requirements.

              
Completed a Multidisciplinary Project (Senior Project) and Service Learning Project
 
In addition to the credit requirement above, before promotion or graduation, all students must return or pay for all books, calculators, instruments, ID Fines, instructional materials, sports uniforms, PSAT fees, class dues, yearbook, etc.

For additional information, please consult the Parent and Student Handbook.

 

Permission Forms

New Chickenpox Vaccine Requirement

In order to attend class trips students will need a completed: 

Parental Permission for Trips

In order to allow for the posting of student images or voices on the internet students will need a completed: 

Permission Form for Use of Student Picture,Voice,Work and/orFull Name on a School District of Philadelphia Website

To report a doctors examination of a student, the following form should be used: 

Health Form

To report a dentists examination of a student, the following form should be used:

Dental Form

The following is a schedule of immunizations that are required to attend public schools in Philadelphia: 

Immunization Requirements

Extracurricular Activities

Girls High is proud to offer its students diverse opportunities through extracurricular activities.  These activities include:

• Extracurricular Activities/Clubs
  • Culture Clubs
  • Debate Club
  • Science Clubs
  • National Academic League/Philadelphia Academic League
  • Sports
  • Drama
  • Student Government

Admissions

Admissions Criteria

1. National percentile score of 85 on standardized tests.
2. A’s and B’s in all major subjects.
3. Excellent attendance and punctuality record.

Admissions Procedure

1. Philadelphia public school students must submit the standard high school application form.
2. Non-public school students should call Girls' High for registration information.