Academy At Palumbo
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Students
A Message to our Students
As an academic magnet school, the clear mission of The Academy is to provide our students with the most comprehensive and intensive academic preparation for the rigors of higher learning. Our curriculum is rooted in the nationally based ETS College Board AP program, and the SDP Core Curriculum, and Action Plan v2.0. As an integral…
Textbook Policy
The School District of Philadelphia Policy # 224 on textbooks states that each student has the responsibility for the proper care of school property and the school textbooks, supplies and equipment entrusted to his/her use. Students are responsible for the care, maintenance and timely return of all textbooks assigned to them. The Academy at Palumbo requires students and or…
NHS at Palumbo
National Honor Society (NHS) is a national organization that recognizes and encourages academic achievement. It promotes four ideals among its members: scholarship, character, service, and leadership. Palumbo students organize a school-wide blood drive twice each year, and run our daily peer-tutoring during Homework Club. Pictured is the Induction Ceremony, where new members are celebrated and…
Summer Reading 2019
NOTE: You must log into your philasd account to view these resources. Course Title 1 Author 1 Title 2 Author 2 Assignments ENG 1 American Born Chinese Gene Luen Yang The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie Just read both books! ENG 2 Select 1 of the 5 books (see Assignment link)….
9th Grade Orientation Registration – Class of 2022
Please Register here and let us know if you will be attending orientation on 8/23/18 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Palumbo Wins the Coded by Kids Ctrl+ Shift coding competition
“As part of Philly’s first high-school coding competition, 10 teams of young coders spent weeks working on their web development projects with oversight from mentors. In the end, the grand prize of $1,000 at the Coded by Kids Ctrl+ Shift coding competition — awarded on June 23 at Saxbys HQ — went to a trio of 16-year-old developers from South Philly’s Academy…
Summer Reading
Incoming Title 1 Author 1 Title 2 Author 2 Assignment (link) ENG 1 American Born Chinese Gene Luen Yang The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie Just read both books! ENG 2 Select 1 of the 5 books, and complete dialectical journal. See assignment link. View ENG 3 & AP ENG Lang…
Diversity Day
Diversity Day is Thursday, June 7!! Use your school account to log into Google Drive so you can see the program and schedule. Some important reminder: We will be on 1 hour advisory schedule. Opening ceremonies start at 8:15am. Please go right into the auditorium after you scan in. We have guest speakers coming to give us academic…
Health & Wellness Fair
1st Annual Academy at Palumbo Health & Wellness Fair Monday, June 4, 2018 10:00am-2:00pm 1100 Catharine Street, Phila., PA 19147 1st Floor Gymnasium For Students and Families FREE ADMISSION Meet local health care providers with information relevant to teens and adults.
Summer Programs for Students – Month of April, 2018
Summer Programs for Students What are you up to this summer? We hope you feel inspired by this comprehensive newsletter of summer opportunities and programs available to Palumbo high school students. Explore and make this summer count! Month of April, 2018 Programs and Resources Free 7-Week Forensics Program (deadline April 30) “Forensics: Using science to solve crimes At the Forensic Sciences…