Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy: A list of when the schools open
Chestnut Hill
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH Academy preK-12)
First day of school for 6-12 is Tuesday, Sept 6
First day of school for preK-5 is Wednesday, Sept 7
500 West Willow Grove Avenue and 8000 Cherokee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118
SCH Academy President: Priscilla G. Sands, Ph.D.
SCH Academy Head of School: Francis P. Steel, Jr.
215-247-4700
Quick facts
– On July 1, 2011 the all-boys school Chestnut Hill Academy merged with the all-girls Springside School. The new name is Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.
The new school will continue with single-sex education in the lower and middle school divisions. The Upper School (high school), partially co-ed this year, will be fully co-ed in 2012-2013.
Crefeld School (7-12)
First day of school is Wednesday, Sept 7
8836 Crefeld St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Head of School: George Zeleznik
215-242-5545
Quick facts
– The Crefeld School welcomes new head of school George Zeleznik, who formerly served as assistant head of school.
-On September 15, the school will hold a back-to-school night in the form of a “Crefeld Potluck Dinner” for all students, families, and staff.
John Story Jenks School (K-8)
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6
8301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Principal: Mary Lynskey
215-248-6604
Quick facts
– The school offers “Life Skills” classes which promote social interaction and an afterschool “Charm School” where students can learn stage presence and modeling skills.
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy (PreK-8)
First day of school for grades 1-8 is Friday, Sept 9
8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19118
Head of school: Sister Mary Beirne
215-247-3811 ext. 203
Quick facts
– As this is the 91st year for Norwood-Fontbonne, their incoming class of kindergarteners will leave as the 100th graduating class for the school in their final year.
– The HERO (Help Everyone Respect Others) program, which started last year, promotes messages about anti-bullying and student empowerment.
Mt. Airy
AMY Northwest School (6-8)
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6
611 Ardleigh St
Philadelphia PA 19119
Principal: Marco Zanoni
215-951-5200
– The school is partnering with Artist in Residence to design and create artwork for local recreation center. Students will also learn to hand make stained glass-like pieces to be used in decorating the school.
– A new full time physical education teacher will promote more sports and fitness activities for students
Khepera Charter School (K-8)
First day of school for 1-8 was August 29
First day of school for Kindergarten is Tuesday, Sept 6
144 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Acting Principal: Mama Verna Holmes
215-843-1700
Quick facts
– The Wazuri Parents Association till be holding a Back-to-School BBQ Social on Saturday, Sept, 10 at noon.
Eleanor C Emlen School (K-6)
First day of class is Tuesday, Sept 6
6501 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Principal: Nancy Lewis
215-951-4010
Charles W Henry School (K-8)
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6
601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Principal: Caren M. Trantas
215-951-4006
Quick facts
-The school is hosting Back to School night on Sept 20.
– Last school year, a student won a $5,000 music room makeover from NBC and Universal. Music teacher Nikki Paulino is currently shopping for new items with that budget, including new instruments and sound proofing for the classroom.
-Playworks, a form of socialized recess that was introduced as part of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, will be implemented this school year.
Henry H. Houston Elementary (K-8)
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6
7300 Rural Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Principal: Kimberly Newman
215-248-6608
7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Principal: Ethyl McGee
215-248-6220
Blair Christian Academy (PreK-8)
First day of school for 5-8 was Monday, Aug 29
First day of school for K-4 is Wednesday, Sept 7
200 W Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Executive Director: Dr. Della Blair
215-438-6557
Quick facts
– Blair Christian Academy assembles prayer, chess, and glee club for students.
– Last year, students helped manage a vegetable garden for a local café.
6525 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Admissions Director: Aisha-Oberman
215-438-3623
Nearby
6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Principal: William C. Wade
215-276-5253
Quick facts
– Principal Wade is working to host a Battle of the Bands for students sometime in November.
– Since becoming a Promise Academy school this year, the school is embracing new initiatives. In a partnership with local museums, students will get to visit exhibits as part of the learning experience. Students are also required to wear uniforms.
Germantown High School (9-12)
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6
40 E High St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Prinicpal: Margaret Mullen-Bavwidinsi
215-951-4004
-The school offers clubs in Journalism, Guitar and Scrabble among others.
Germantown Friends School (K-12)
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6 (noon dismissal)
31 West Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Head of School: Dick Wade
215-951-2300
Greene Street Friends School (PreK-8)
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6
5511 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Head of School: Edward Marshall
215-438-7000
Theodore Roosevelt Middle School (7-8)
First day of school is Tuesday, Sept 6
430 E Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Principal: Cassandra Houston
215-951-4170
Quick facts
– The school has Chess, Drama and Robotics clubs.
– The school is holding its “Red Carpet” themed Back to School night on Sept 22.
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