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Return to Neighborhood School Requests
Beginning May 1, 2008, the Office of Student Placement will accept Return to Neighborhood School Transfer Requests from parents for the September 2008 school year. To learn more click HERE.
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. 
Report Card Visitation
Conferences for Third Quarter Report cards will be held on TUESDAY, APRIL 15 2008 from
2 pm - 4 pm.

Report Cards
Third Quarter Report Cards will be distributed on MONDAY, APRIL 14 2008.
Executive Board Postions
Home and School is receiving nominations for Executive Board postions which will become vacant due to graduating parents. Please attend our next H&S meeting on Wednesday, April 9 for more information, or contact Yvonne Thompson-Friend, Nominations Chairperson, at ytfriend53@yahoo.com or 215-844-4744. Elections will be held on May 14.
Summer Opportunities 2008
We have been made aware of these summer opportunities.  Future Bulletins will be published as the information becomes available.  They are from places close to home and far away.  Many have financial aid available.  Most can be accessed through websites , e-mail addresses, and/or phone numbers.  Take the time to find something interesting and enlightening to do this summer. Leran More Click HERE.
268 Junior Prom
WHEN: Friday April 11th- 8PM-12AM
WHERE; Ballroom at the Ben Franklin Hotel, 830 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
HOW MUCH: $75.00

Special Note: Tickets must be purchased no later than April 4, 2008. All
attendees must have paid their class dues and be academically and socially
eligible.

THEME SONG: "Who Knoes" by Musiq Soulchild.

Home and School Meeting
Please join us at our next Home and School meeting, Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 in the Spain Conference Center. We will be starting the noination process for positions that will be open in June on the Executive Board. Elections will be held in May. Come have a cup of coffee, meet other parents, ask questions and get informed!
Beef Recall by the USDA
Attached you will find a letter prepared by the Food Services Division regarding the impact of Hallmark-Westland Meat Packing Beef Recall by the USDA.  For more information please click HERE.

Dear Parent/Guardian:
Philadelphia continues to face an epidemic of sexually transmitted disease (STDs) among its teenagers. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the School District of Philadelphia have worked together to offer free, voluntary and confidential testing and treatment in School District high schools for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia, two of the most common infectious diseases among teenagers.
 
To learn more click HERE.

For Frequently Asked Questions about Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing
Please Click HERE.
PSSA
The PSSA Writing Test has three sections:  Multiple Choice, Essay 1, and Essay 2.
Each testing section is 60 consecutive minutes long.  Advisory will be extended to accomadate testing.  On Monday February 11, Tuesday February 12, and Wednesday February 13 advisory will start at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 9:14 a.m.
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