Category: News from SDP

March Teacher of the Month – Joseph DeSantis
Joseph DeSantis, an 11th-grade ELA Teacher at Olney High School. No one is more deserving of this honor than Mr. DeSantis as he truly embodies what it means to be an advocate for our students.
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March Senior of the Month-Stephen Lawson
Congratulations to Stephen Lawson, a senior at School of the Future. A seemingly humble and quiet young man, Stephen Lawson is grateful for his nomination.
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March Senior of the Month – Adrian McRae-Woodruff
When you meet Adrian you’re struck immediately by his positive energy and a sense of maturity, in that he has a great sense of himself
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Students Submit a Response for Placement in Eligible Criteria-Based Schools
Last week, in an effort to promote this opportunity, the District hosted four public information sessions. Of the 316 students eligible to participate, 61 submitted a list of their preferred criteria-based schools.
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Resource Forum for Parents, Guardians and Students on Obtaining Health Insurance & Renewing Medicaid/CHIP
Get help obtaining or renewing your Medicaid or CHIP Health Insurance!
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Opportunity to Participate in the Core Instructional Resource Selection Process
Families, students and District staff are invited to view Core Instructional Resource Vendor Presentations & Lesson Showcases, and provide feedback on each.
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School District of Philadelphia Strategic Plan Update
Celebrating the completion of two major milestones: the revision of the District’s mission, vision, and core values and the creation of a District-wide theory of action.
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The 2023 Philly School Experience Survey is Now Open!
Formerly known as the annual District-Wide Survey, an updated survey for the School District of Philadelphia is open now!
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Two Seniors Win $40K BigFuture Scholarship for Taking College and Career Planning Steps
College Board surprised two SDP seniors, Amira Haynesworth from Franklin Learning Center and Richard Chen from Central High School with $40,000 scholarships!
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