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Palumbo Summer Reading 2023

Palumbo Summer Reading 2023

Governor's Civic Engagement Award

Governor’s Civic Engagement Award

For the second year in a row, the Academy at Palumbo won a Governor’s Civic Engagement Award for the percentage of eligible voters we registered. While we received a Silver Award in 2022, we were able to earn a Gold Award this year by registering 90% of eligible students to vote.  This effort was coordinated…

Griffin Gazette Edition#4

Griffin Gazette Edition#4

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Arcadia Duel Enrollment

Arcadia Duel Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Fall 2023 Semester: Aug. 28 – Dec. 19, 2023 Eligibility Requirements: 11th and 12th graders with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Course Information: any 100-200 level course with instructor approval and fulfillment of prerequisites Tuition & Books: paid by the School District of Philadelphia Application: Instructions for on-campus classes Instructions for returning DE…

CAP Summer Jobs and Resources

CAP Summer Jobs and Resources

Teens- Teen Jobs including high pay Lifeguard jobs. 1000s of jobs- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/employment-job-training/teen-jobs/ College Prep and Scholarships for High Schoolers- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/education-resources/college-preparationscholarships/ FREE Gym Memberships at Planet Fitness- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/free-planet-fitness-for-teens-in-the-summer/ Volunteer Opportunities- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/teen-resources/volunteer-and-job-opportunities/ and from above Check out all the Summer Academic Programs from the School District from PreK on!!- https://www.philasd.org/academics/summerprograms/ Camps- there are LOTS. Check them out…

Palumbo students interview former council member Cherelle Parker and Christy Brady

Palumbo students interview former council member Cherelle Parker and Christy Brady

Students from the Academy at Palumbo are interviewing former council member Cherelle Parker, who is running for Philadelphia Mayor in the Democratic primary. Don’t forget: Election Day is May 16th!

Rulan on NBC 10

Rulan on NBC 10

Academy at Palumbo’s very own Rulan has made a big splash in the news recently! Just before the highly anticipated Broad Street Run, Rulan appeared on the news with fellow students from Run Philly Style. This incredible organization provides training and support for students to run the 10-mile race, and Rulan was right there with…

Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Compassion & Empathy: Free Digital SEL Lessons

Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Compassion & Empathy: Free Digital SEL Lessons

EVERFI’s Student Mental Health Workshops are taking place April 24-May 5. During this free, virtual workshop students will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by learning about: Mental health coping strategies Mental health challenges Understanding feelings, emotions and behaviors of their own and others After the workshop, educators can continue to utilize the no-cost online course…

Palumbo Soars!

Palumbo Soars!

Palumbo students recently embarked on a physics field trip to iFly Indoor Skydiving, a facility that uses a vertical wind tunnel to simulate real skydiving. The students were greeted by a team of expert instructors who introduced them to the physics of skydiving, exploring topics like terminal velocity of skydivers and the effects of air…

Palumbo Runs The Roger S. Clark Rutgers Law APIL 5k Run for Justice

Palumbo Runs The Roger S. Clark Rutgers Law APIL 5k Run for Justice

On April 2nd, Palumbo students participated in the Roger S. Clark Rutgers Law APIL 5k Run for Justice. The students, who are part of the program Students Run Philly Style, showed great determination and commitment as they ran for a cause they believe in. The event was a wonderful opportunity for the students to engage…