Our Vision

Our vision is to offer an educational program of excellence that prepares, empowers, and enables all students to become productive citizens locally, nationally, and internationally through the use of proper skills and knowledge needed to succeed. The students will demonstrate proficient skills using an array of instructional strategies and accommodations through proficient and rigorous instruction. This will afford them the opportunity to advance to the next educational level.

                          Rigor

   Our central prupose is to create an intellectual climate, ensuring that all students are challenged to meet and exceed high expectations in all subject areas

                           Reading

   All subject areas develope and nurture literacy and critical thinking skills

                          Relevance

    Researched-based information and data is what guides and drives our instution so that children can make connections between learning and their lives

                          Relationship

    Our school community demonstrates mutual respect, tolerance, and caring by providing positive academic and extracurricular activities

                          Recognition

   Our school values recognition of our students, faculty, parents, and community for their talents and contributions

At Howe, our philosophy directly aligns with our new superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Dr. Arlene Ackerman.  She has established five basic core beliefs:

• Children come first.
• Parents are our partners.
• Victory is in the classroom and facilitated by a strong instructional leader.
• Leadership and accountability are the keys to success.
• It takes the engagement of the entire community to ensure the success of its public schools.

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Our Mission

The Mission of Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus School is to educate, prepare, and empower all students to become productive citizens. We set high expectations and implement a core curriculum that embeds diverse programming into instruction. The " art of teaching" will enhance the capabilities, and support the belief that children are lifelong learners. Our teachers and staff members are advocates for children, families, and communities. We will maintain school partnerships in the education of our children. We also value the input of all stakeholders, home and school partnerships, and the business community in order to guide the future of our children.

A Butterfly In The Wind

A child is...

A butterfly in the wind,

Some can fly higher than others;

but each one flies the best it can.

Why compare one against the other?

Each one is different!

Each one is special!

Each one is beautiful!

 

~~ Author Unknown ~~

Professional Learning Communties

Julia Ward Howe Elementary School
"Success is an Attitude and Attitude is a little thing that makes a Big difference. "

Grades: K-5
Principal: Mrs. Doaquin Jessup

My World And Welcome To It
    Grades: K, 1st and Autistic Support

The World Around Us
    Grades: 2nd & 3rd

Explorers Of The Universe
     Grades: 4th, 5th and Learning Support

 

Phone Numbers                                   Daily Schedule

 

Main Office    215-276-5270                             Opening         8:30 A.M.

Fax                  215-276-5380                           Closing          3:09 P.M.

Counselor       215-276-5379                             Student Late   8:31 A.M.

Nurse             215-276-5378                             Early Dismissal   12:09 P.M.