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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
Educational Options Programs (EOP)Educational Options Programs (EOP), formerlyknown as Twilight Schools, are for students, ages17 and older, who have earned more than eight (8)high school credits and who wish to obtain a highschool diploma from the School District of Philadelphia.␣Persons who meet the criteria may contactthe individual Educational Options Program ofinterest (see list below). Please note that EOP doesnot operate in the summer months, so studentswho want more information during the summermonths should call the Reengagement CenterHotline, 215-400-6700.␣Bartram High School2401 S. 67th Street (19142)Klint Lee215-492-6450Edison High School151 W. Luzerne Street (19140)Lawrence King215-324-9599Frankford High School5000 Oxford Avenue (19142)Barbara Hutchins215-537-2519Germantown High School40 E. High Street (19144)Patricia Harrell215-951-4004Northeast High School1601 Cottman Avenue (19111)Robert Jones or Bernadette Hofer215-728-5018Olney High School100 W. Duncannon Avenue (19120)Jerry White215-456-3014Overbrook High School5898 Lancaster Avenue (19131)Leah Pearson215-581-5507South Philadelphia High SchoolBroad St. and Snyder Avenue(19148)Donald Snyder215-952-6220William Penn High School1333 N. Broad Street (19122)Betty Smoot215-684-5900GED ProgramsThe School District does not operate anyGED programs. However, the District doesrefer prospective students to a number ofapproved GED preparation and testingprograms citywide (see the list below). Inaddition, there is a GED website:www.gedtest.org. Students cannot enroll untilthey are at least 17 years of age. The Districtwill not award a high school diploma to GEDrecipients.Community College of Philadelphia1700 Spring Garden Street (19130)215-751-8376Community Learning Center(multiple locations)215-426-7940E3 Centers(multiple locations)267-502-3800Free Library(multiple locations)www.library.phila.gov/libserv/gedtest.htmTemple University1913 N. Broad Street (19122)215-204-8613Credit Recovery ProgramsStudents enrolled in regular SchoolDistrict high schools during the academicyear are eligible to participate in creditrecovery programs if they have failed acourse or are currently failing a course inday school.␣ The programs are run byand held at regional high school locationsbetween November and May in theafternoons and on weekends.␣ Interestedstudents should contact their principal orcounselor for enrollment information oryou may contact the ReengagementCenter at 215-400-6700.PSTV 52The School Districtof Philadelphia’sCable TelevisionStationPSTV (Public Schools Television) 52 develops,produces and broadcasts community outreachand educational support television programs thatcommunicate the goals and accomplishments ofthe School District of Philadelphia. The station istelevised city-wide over the Comcast Network inPhiladelphia. PSTV also provides a forum toshowcase student talent and serves as a vocationallaboratory for students interested in both on andoff-camera television careers.For a list of month-by-month PSTV programs, go towww.philasd.org/offices/p/pstv and click on “PSTVCable Channel 52 TV Listings.”43
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