Academy At Palumbo
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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
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
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
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
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 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
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…
Palumbo Students perform Indonesian Dance from the Island of Bali
The High School Academy at Palumbo recently had the talents of two of its students, Gabby and Afifi, perform Indonesian Dance from the Island of Bali at the Kimmel Center. The performance was a stunning display of traditional Indonesian dance, featuring intricate movements and colorful costumes. Indonesian Dance has a rich history that dates back…
Scrabble Tournament
UPDATE: From Washington D.C. where Palumbo students Thanhvan “Evan” Huynh (10) and Sophia Chow (9) have ended their debut scrabble championship tournament. Evan placed 26th and Sophia placed 27th in the nation!!! Each student went 2-6 overall in the tournament, with high hopes to build off this initial experience and come back next year to…