For Parents:

Graduation and Promotion Requirements


Kindergarten Promotion Standards
    1.      Kindergarten students may not be retained unless requested by the parent, and may not be retained more than once.
    2.      Retention must be supported by the Principal and Regional Superintendent.

Grade One Promotion Guidelines
    1.      Student must have a Reading level of G or above.
    2.      Student must have Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.

Grade Two Promotion Guidelines
    1.      Student must have a Reading level of L or above.
    2.      Student must have Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
    3.      Student must have Science level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.

Grade Three Promotion Guidelines
    1.      Student must have a Reading level of N or above.
    2.      Student must have Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
    3.      Student must have Science level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
    4.      Participate successfully in a group Multidisciplinary Project or Service Learning Project.

Grades Four, Five, and Six Guidelines
    1.      Student must achieve at least at the Basic level in Reading and Mathematics, as defined by performance descriptors aligned with PDE standards and found in the Core Curriculum.
    2.      Student must earn a passing grade in Science.
    3.      Student must score at Basic or above in End-of-Grade assessments in Reading and Math.

Permission Forms

Students are required to have parental permission to participate in field trips and have their picture or work published on our web site. These forms are sent home in the Communication Folder but if another copy is needed by you please select the appropiate form below.
    •     Field Trip Permission Form
    •     Permission to use student work or image form


School Year Calendar

View the calendar for the 2010-2011 School Year



Important Numbers

Parent Help Line:
(215) 400-4000
If you have questions about anything that affects your child.

Book Hotline:
(800) 447-1169
If your child does not have adequate access in school to a required textbook.

Bully Hotline:
(215) 400-SAFE
To report bullying, violence, harassment, threats and truancy. 24 hours / 7 days a week.

Citizen Crime Commission Tipline:
Toll free (877) 345-TIPS
To report crime in our schools or in our communities.
 


Student Code of Conduct

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to creating a safe, positive environment for all of our students, staff, parents, and community partners. As a student, you should be familiar with the Code of Student Conduct to ensure you help create a safe, positive environment at your school.

The District has adopted a Code of Student Conduct to support this commitment. The purpose of this Code is to clearly state our standards for acceptable conduct of students and to explain the consequences of not meeting these standards of conduct.