The Academy @ Palumbo 9-12

Principal
Dr. Adrienne Wallace-Chew

1100 Catharine Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
Phone: 215-351-7618

Providing all students with the academic, technological & social skills needed to be productive & contributing citizens in our society.

Academy at Palumbo

Help Needed!

We are in need of a volunteer with experience in electronics!  If you know of anyone who would be willing to donate their time to troubleshoot our P/A system, please contact us!

Palumbo's School Paper

The Griffin Gazette, Winter Edition

The Griffin Gazette, June edition

The Griffin Gazette, March edition

Palumbo Gets Schooled

The Academy at Palumbo has won the national Getschooled attendance challenge. We are so proud of our great students! Click here for the press release.

School District Parents Page

Parents - click here to get more information on what the School District of Philadelphia can offer you. 

Junior Zulmarie Nazario receives award from Michelle Obama!

Zulmarie Nazario with the award she received from First Lady Michelle Obama on behalf of the Fleisher Art Memorial.  Please read the article in the South Phila. Review.

Message from the Principal

Dr. ChewDr. Adrienne Wallace-Chew urges all students to imagine soaring to new heights while having confidence in each other. "I am confident that the Academy @ Palumbo will succeed in becoming an exemplary academic and cultural institution in the School District of Philadelphia." 

School Code of Conduct

School Handbook

Dates to Remember

Spring RecessApr 2 - 6
Election Day -- Staff OnlyTue, Apr 24
Report Card ConferencesMay 2 - 4


School Profile Information on the Academy's admission requirements, courses offered, etc.


High School Years

Please read High School Years, a monthly newsletter with very useful information for students and parents.

High School Years -- April Edition

High School Years -- Previous Editions

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