Calendar 2008=9 - The School District of Philadelphia

Multiple Pathways to GraduationThe School District of Philadelphia offers a variety of flexible options forstudents who have previously left school or are struggling to graduate. TheOffice of Multiple Pathways to Graduation’s Reengagement Center providesyoung people and adults with “one stop” access to information and directplacement services leading to re-enrollment in a high school diploma or GEDprogram. The Center also connects youth to comprehensive resources such aschildcare and employment, which support successful educational outcomes.Youth will also receive transition support from the Center to help make theirtransition back to an educational setting successful.␣Persons interested may call the Reengagement Center Hotline at 215-400-6700or come in for a visit at the School District of Philadelphia Education Center,440 N. Broad Street during the following hours:Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.Accelerated SchoolsThis is a full-time academicprogram for students, ages16-21, who have earned fewerthan ten high school creditsand who wish to obtain a highschool diploma from the SchoolDistrict of Philadelphia.␣ Personswho meet the criteria shouldcontact the ReengagementCenter at 215-400-6700 forplacement.Accelerated LearningAcademy – Hunting Park4224 N. Front Street (19140)215-754-1370Bonnie Taylorbonnie.taylor@communityeducation.comAccelerated LearningAcademy – Southwest6404 Elmwood Avenue (19143)215-727-1212Steve Marchionstephen.marchion@communityeducation.comAccelerated LearningAcademy – SouthernBroad Street and Snyder Avenue (19148)215-271-5902Joyce Velasquezjoycetvelasquez@communityeduaction.comNorth PhiladelphiaCommunity High School2010 Mascher Street (19122)267-687-8157Adriane Edwardsaedwards@onebrightray.orgCareer and AcademicDevelopment Institute1225 Vine Street (19107)215-561-0820Excel Academy6600 Bustleton Avenue (19149)215-332-31012Angela Gregoryagregory@camelotforkids.orgFairhill Community High School2820 N. 4th Street (19133)215-423-1776Marcus Delgadomdelgado@fairhillcommunity.orgOpen Door Academy6600 Bustleton Avenue (19149)215-400-5912Reginald Motonrkmoton@phila.k12.pa.usGateway to CollegeThis is a dual-enrollment college program for students, ages 16-21, who havedropped out of a School District school at least six months prior to admissionto the Gateway program. While earning a high school diploma from Gatewayto College, students will also receive credits toward an Associate’s Degree.Interested students must complete an application, pass a series of placementexams in reading and mathematics, and participate in an interview withprogram staff.␣ Students enrolled in this program must be able to completethe requirements for a high school diploma before their 22 nd birthday.␣Community Collegeof Philadelphia1700 Spring Garden Street, Room M1-24 (19130)215-751-8540gateway@ccp.eduAdult Diploma ProgramThis program is for adults over the age of 21 who are interested in an independentstudy path to a high school diploma. Students do not need to have anyhigh school credits to enroll. However, they must pass an entrance exam toverify literacy levels. Students interested should contact the programs listedbelow directly.Center for Literacy(multiple locations)215-474-1235District 1199C100 S. Broad Street (19110)215-568-222042