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Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Constituent Concerns

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Constituent Concerns

Posted on August 30, 2023
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Categories: District News, Focus on FACE
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...
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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:...
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May 18 Workshop Preview: Summertime Opportunities for Students

Posted on April 28, 2023
Categories: Community News & Resources, Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT), Upcoming Events and Opportunities
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...
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May 25 Workshop Preview: Philadelphia Legal Assistance

May 25 Workshop Preview: Philadelphia Legal Assistance

Posted on April 28, 2023
Categories: Community News & Resources, District News, Family Spotlight, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Finding a lawyer in our city as a low income resident can be extremely difficult; But what if we told you that most residents that make less than 27,000 a year as an individual could potentially be qualified for free legal help? Our latest workshop is with Philadelphia Legal Assistance (or PLA), where Philadelphia residents...
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How can the School District of Philadelphia support children experiencing the incarceration of a loved one?

How can the School District of Philadelphia support children experiencing the incarceration of a loved one?

Posted on March 31, 2023
Categories: District News, Family Spotlight, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Nationally, 1 in every 28 children has experienced parental incarceration. The School District of Philadelphia would like to gather information on how we can best support the educational journey of children experiencing parental or familial incarceration. The Office of School Climate and Culture invites you to participate in one of our feedback sessions around this...
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April 13, 2023 Workshop: Keeping Your Family Safe Online

April 13, 2023 Workshop: Keeping Your Family Safe Online

Posted on March 31, 2023
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Categories: Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT), Focus on FACE
You’ve probably seen your teenager or young person in your life using social media on their phone – but how much do you know about protecting them while they are using it? Do you have a plan for how to stay safe online or know how to spot scams? In today’s digital world, we all...
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Participate in the Selection Process for Our Core Instructional Resources

Participate in the Selection Process for Our Core Instructional Resources

Posted on March 3, 2023
Categories: Community News & Resources, District News, Focus on FACE, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
The Office of Curriculum and Instruction would like to invite families and students to participate in helping us refine the selection process for our Core Instructional Resources. In alignment with the Board of Education’s Goals and Guardrails and our goal to become the fastest-improving large urban public school district in the nation, we seek to...
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The New SchoolCash Online Makes School-Related Purchases Safe, Quick, and Easy - Register Today!

The New SchoolCash Online Makes School-Related Purchases Safe, Quick, and Easy – Register Today!

Posted on March 2, 2023
Categories: District News, School Spotlight
We are excited to inform you that the School District of Philadelphia now offers SchoolCash Online as our preferred method of payment for all school purchases, including everything from field trips to yearbooks. For teachers and staff, this means considerable time saved when planning, processing, and handling payments from families for school-related items, fees and...
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March 30 FACT Workshop Preview: Get What's Yours Tax Session

March 30 FACT Workshop Preview: Get What’s Yours Tax Session

Posted on March 1, 2023
Categories: Community News & Resources, Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT), Family Spotlight, Focus on FACE, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
What if we told you that there’s an organization in the city that is working to make sure Philly families get help when it comes to doing their taxes and signing up for government benefits? If you’re looking for help with your taxes and need aid when it comes to applying for benefits, getting help...
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March 16 FACT Workshop Preview : Drug Use in Philadelphia

March 16 FACT Workshop Preview : Drug Use in Philadelphia

Posted on March 1, 2023
Categories: Community News & Resources, Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT), Focus on FACE, Health & Wellness, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
A serious topic such as drug use in our city deserves to be talked about by a local expert you can trust. With so much information available, it can be difficult to know where to go or what to pay attention to – what are the signs of serious drug use? What are some myths...
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