the School District of Philadelphia

Thomas Holme Elementary

Principal
Crystle Roye-Gill

9120 Academy Rd.
Philadelphia PA 19114
Phone: 215-335-5656

For Parents

Information & Resources

Student Absence Note Form

Need a quick and easy way to send in an absence note for your child?  Click the link below to download a pre-formatted note you can use.  Just fill-in the blanks and send it in with your child after an absence.

Absence Note

 

A Word from Our Parent Ombudsman

Hello!  My name is Bahiya Stone and I am the newly appointed Parent and Community Ombudsman here at Thomas Holme School.  This is a new position created by Dr. Ackerman that seeks to encourage and engage our parents, as well as improve the educational experience of our students.  In support of the superintendent's "Parents are our Partners" initiative, I would like to pass along information to you about a variety of topics icluding:

 

  • Free education classes
  • Parent workshops
  • Job opportunities
  • Summer Camps
  • Computer Training 
Please add your e-mail address to our Parent List to take full advantage of what the Thomas Holme School and the School District of Philadelphia have to offer.
 
 

 

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Subject
First Name
Last Name
Student Name
Student Grade
E-Mail Address

Graduation and Promotion Requirements

Information explaining the requirements a student must meet in order to graduate or be promoted to the next grade level can be found in the School District of Philadelphia's Promotion and Graduation Policy.

 

Documents

Miscellaneous Documents and Forms
  • Parental Permission Slip - All students going on school trips will receive a permission slip from their teacher to go on the trip.  This form must be completed in its entirety, signed by a parent or guardian and returned before a student is allowed to attend any trip.
  • Student Media Form  - This form should be filled out by the Parent or Legal Guardian of a student prior to using a student’s picture, voice, video and/or full name on the School District or an individual school’s website.  It is SDP policy to include this form in the Student/Parent Handbook and for the web publisher to have a current form on file at the beginning of every school year.
  • School-Parent Compact - This document outlines how the parents, the entire staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State's high standards.
  • Parent Involvement Policy - This document describes expectations for parental involvement at Thomas Holme School.
  • Parent Handbook - This handbook is our means of acquainting you with the programs and policies of Thomas Holme School. It is designed for the safety, good health and educational welfare of our students.
  • K-3 Report Card Explanation - This document provides a detailed explanation of the K-3 report card.
  • 4-8 Report Card Explanation -  This document provides a detailed explanation of the 4-8 report card.
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Extracurricular Activities

We encourage students to participate in extra-curricular activities.  These activities are considered privileges and not a right at Thomas Holme Elementary. In order to remain an active participant in an activity, a student must remain in good standing with the school by maintaining the following characteristics:

    * have excellent school attendance
    * maintain passing grades in all subjects
    * behave in a respectful manner at all times, in and outside of school
    * represent the school and promote a positive image 
 
 
 

Home and School Association

The Thomas Holme Home and School Association meets the third Thursday of each month. 

2008-2009 Officers are:

 

President

 Lisa Kallas

Vice-President

 Elaine Davis

Treasurer

 Amy McGowan

Secretary

 Yolanda Vazquez