School Closed Monday, February 8, 2010
All School District of Philadelphia schools will be
CLOSED on Monday, February 8, 2010, due to this weekend's record
snowfall in Philadelphia. All after-school activities and yellow
school bus service are also canceled for Monday, February 8.
Administrative and regional offices will open two hours late.
The general public and the media are urged to monitor the District's
website, www.philasd.org, for any updates. Updated information will
also be posted on the District's School Closing Hotline at
215-400-INFO (4636).
Central High School identified as a Vanguard School
Central High is recognized as a VANGUARD SCHOOL. One of 26 schools that earned such status in the School District of Philadelphia.
Letter of congratulations from Arlene C. Ackerman, ED. D., Superintendent
The Mirror Online
Click on the link below to read the current issue of The Mirror.
The Mirror Online.
New Scholarships Posted
To see an updated list of available scholarships CLICK HERE.
The New Library Site
Visit Central High School's new library site.
Barnwell Library
The Centralizer Online
The CENTRALIZER is now online.
Current issues are available. Archived issues will post soon.
Centralizer
International Day 2010
If you are interested in speaking at our International Day Click Here
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AP INFORMATION: PARENT Q & A
Frequently Asked Questions regarding our AP program can be found HERE
Textbook Policy
On July 12, 1999 the School Board adopted an expanded textbook policy charging that each student be responsible for the proper care of school porperty including textbooks, supplies and equipment entrusted to his/her use.
To learn more CLICK HERE.
STD Education and Screening Program
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the School District of Philadelphia will continue to offer free, voluntary and confidential testing and treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia. To learn more about this program click on the links below.
2008 NCLB Report Card
As part of the Pennsylvania Accountability System and in compliance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Pennsylvania and all districts and schools within the Commonwealth are required to create Report Cards at the beginning of the school year.
Click on the links below for CENTRAL HS's Report Card which details 2008 information on Achievement, Accountability, Other Indicators and Highly Qualified Teachers.
The Report cards are also available at the main branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia and at the School District of Philadelphia's Parent and Community Resource Center located in the Education Center at 440 North Broad Street.
Pennsylvania Department of Education's Academic Achievement Report: 07 / 08
Download Central High School's Report Card (PDF Document: 8 pages)
Bullying Policy Letter
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment for district students and recognizes the negative impact that bullying has on student health, welfare, and safety and on the learning climate at school.
To learn more CLICK HERE.
Safety Concerns
A safe and secure environment is a major element of any successful school. Central High is concerned and takes the safety of our students very seriously.
To learn more please 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.
Student Opt-Out Form
Military Opt-Out Form: Students in Grades 11 and 12
The federal and state governments require that The School District automatically release your name, gender, address, telephone number, and school name to military recruiters UNLESS parents sign an "opt out" form. You may download this form (in English and in translation) and directions on how to submit it by using the link below. Please note that you may sign and return the form yourself since a parent signature is not required. The signed form must be returned to your advisor by October 23, 2009.
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.
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 CLICK HERE..
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. For more details CLICK HERE
SEPTA INFORMATION
The School District of Philadelphia has sent Central High School an updated list of eligible students for SEPTA TRANSPASSES.
To view the new distribution procedures CLICK HERE
THERE ARE NO TOKENS FOR LOST OR MISPLACED TRANSPASSES. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WILL BE UNABLE TO ASSIST STUDENTS WHO HAVE LOST OR MISPLACED THEIR TRANSPASS.