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Community Service
For information needed to successfully complete the Community Service requirements for the 2008-2009 school year click HERE.
MID TERM SCHEDULE
To view the schedule that we have chosen to utilize for midterms click HERE.
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Dental Exams At Central High School
The ORAL HEALTH IMPACT PROJECT (OHIP) is providing FREE IN-SCHOOL Dental Screening and FREE Oral Hygiene Instruction for Central High School students.  Should your child require comprehensive services such as a Dental Exam, X-Rays, Cleanings, Fillings, Topical Fluoride Applications, and Preventative Sealants these can also be provided at CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL by QUALIFIED DENTISTS through OHIP.  To start this process please fill out the consent form and return it to Central High School no later than December 12, 2008.  Students who fill out a constent form will be notified of their IN-SCHOOL APPOINTMENT. 

Click for the CONSENT FORM.
Click here for more information on OHIP.
The Central High School Restoration Project
 
The Associated Alumni of Central High School is currently accepting donations to the Capital Campaign.
 
Our alumni support:
  • The continued endowment of the Barnwell Library
  • The new Music and Arts Conservatory
  • The new Information Technology Wing
  • The ongoing programs that support all students of Central High
Please visit the alumni website for further information.   CLICK HERE
Zero Tolerance
In an effort to create a safe learning environment in schools, a reminder of the School District of Philadelphia's "Zero Tolerance" policy is being posted by request of the Superintendent, Arlene C. Akerman.  To learn more please click HERE.
Academic Achievement Report 2007-08
AYP: Annual Yearly Progress Data.  For information on Central High School's Academic Achievement please click HERE.
7th Period Dismissal
Effective IMMEDIATELY, any student who leaves campus prior to the end of a schol day for any reason must have a SIGNED approval from his/her parent or guardian on file.  For more information click HERE.
Student Opt-Out Form
Click the link to learn how NOT to have your child's name and address released to military recruiters.

OPT OUT FORM
Annual EPA Notification Letter
This letter is to acknowlege the availability of your facility's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Management Plan.  For further details click HERE.
Attendance and Lateness Policy for Classes 269, 270, 271
To learn more about the Attendance and Lateness Policy for 269, 270, 271 click HERE.
268 Attendance and Lateness Policy
To learn more about the Attendance and Lateness Policy for 268 click HERE.
Home & School Fund Raiser
ACME TAPE SAVER PROGRAM.  We all shop for food! Now food shopping at Acmecan help us raise money for our kids! When you shop at Acme, send theregister tapes to the Home and School Association here at Central. Wewill turn them in for 1% of the total, which we will receive from Acme.It's that easy! There is a box in the main office, in which we arecollecting the tapes. Thanks for your support!
Federal Family Educational Rights
According to the Federal Family Educational Rights Act, directory information about students may be released by the District without parental consent.  To learn more and download the Opt-Out Form click HERE..
At Risk Students
Parents of Students that are AT RISK academically will be notified through the mail. Parents of
AT RISK students are mandated to attend the Report Card Visitation Day. 
MRSA
In response to the recent increased attention to cases of infection with the bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA, we are providing you with some facts about MRSA infection given to us by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.  Click HERE
SEPTA INFORMATION
The School District of Philadelphia has sent Central High School an updated list of eligible students for SEPTA TRANSPASSES.  The new distribution procedures can be seen HERE