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Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What are the Graduation Requirements?

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What are the Graduation Requirements?

Posted on March 5, 2024
Categories: District News
As graduation season draws near, it is crucial to remember that it is never too early to know what your child needs to graduate high school and to start creating a graduation plan. By engaging in early discussions and planning, parents can help their children identify academic goals, explore career interests, and develop essential skills...
Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination?

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination?

Posted on February 5, 2024
Categories: Focus on FACE
The School District of Philadelphia strives to provide a safe and positive educational environment for all school community members, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination in any form. The District has steps set in place to combat and intentionally support students, families, and staff who may be affected by bullying and harassment. Bullying is classified...

Empowering Grandfamilies with SeniorLAW Center

Posted on December 20, 2023
Categories: Focus on FACE
In 1978, the Philadelphia Bar Association founded a volunteer-driven program, known at the time as the Senior Citizen Judicare project, with the hopes of protecting the legal rights and interests of older Philadelphians. Forty-five years and a name change later, SeniorLAW Center, an independent nonprofit organization, offers a variety of legal services and programs to...
Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Why Does Attendance Matter?

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Why Does Attendance Matter?

Posted on December 18, 2023
Categories: Focus on FACE
On a rainy Monday morning at Farrell Elementary School, families gathered for an engaging Attendance workshop led by Jaime Serrano, a seasoned Family Engagement Liaison. Through an icebreaker and insightful presentation, Jaime highlighted the importance of consistent school attendance and reviewed the District's attendance policy. Parents were eager to fill this knowledge gap and understand...
Families Asking Questions (FAQs): "What is Food Insecurity?" with Eat Right Philly

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): “What is Food Insecurity?” with Eat Right Philly

Posted on November 30, 2023
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Categories: Focus on FACE
Lauren Nocito and Teisha Cavanaugh from Eat Right Philly spoke with Focus on FACE as we explore the issue of food insecurity. In this interview, we discussed what puts families at risk and the measures being taken by the District and Eat Right Philly to address this pressing issue within our school communities. FACE: Please...
2023 Family Engagement Conference

2023 Family Engagement Conference

Posted on October 2, 2023
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Categories: District News
THIS Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  10 AM to 2 PM 440 N Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19130 The Office of Family and Community Engagement is excited to invite you to the annual Family Engagement Conference: A Roadmap to Student and Family Success! This event is a chance for District families, community members, and staff...
Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection?

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection?

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection? The 2023-2024 School Selection Process is open now and will close on October 27, 2023, at 11:59pm. Visit the School Selection page to read more details about the process and how your family can participate! Have you considered sending your child to a school outside of your...
Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Constituent Concerns

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Constituent Concerns

Posted on August 30, 2023
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Categories: 9/2023, District News, Focus on FACE, Resources
Check out our monthly segment where we are answering your most asked questions surrounding the School District of Philadelphia!  As a new school year rolls around, there may be times when you will need to address a concern or may disagree with a decision or action taken by your child’s school. Through the constituent concern...
EVERFI & Citizens Post-High School Planning Educational Sessions

EVERFI & Citizens Post-High School Planning Educational Sessions

Posted on April 28, 2023
Categories: District News
EVERFI is partnering with Citizens to host educational sessions next month for School District of Philadelphia families. These events are designed for parents of high school age students and will provide families with guidance on how to prepare and plan for life after graduation. Family members can expect to hear from panelists on topics including:...

May 18 Workshop Preview: Summertime Opportunities for Students

As the days get longer and warmer, we here at FACT are looking forward to the summer with our latest workshop. When it comes to those months off from school, staying active and engaged both socially and academically is very important! Whether it is building up a student’s confidence or resume, you’ll learn about how...