Students experiencing a temporary barrier to in-person instruction for a period of time must be referred to receive support upon approval of homebound, teen parent leave, or short term illness/injury, or other approved extenuating circumstances.

ACE is a program that provides virtual, teacher-led academic support for students facing temporary barriers to in-person instruction. Students remain enrolled in their school while participating in ACE. Please contact your principal to determine if ACE is an appropriate option for your student!

• • Students with a Short-Term Illness or Injury: ACE serves students who are facing a temporary barrier to in-person instruction due to short-term illness or injury (i.e. mononucleosis, broken bones, surgeries, etc.)
  • Approved Homebound Students: Homebound instruction is intended as a temporary accommodation to keep the student engaged in the school program during a short-term absence.
  • Pregnant and Parenting Students: ACE is proud to serve students who are facing a temporary barrier to instruction due to Teen Parent Leave (childbirth recovery) or other qualifying conditions related to parenting. Current or expecting parents, please contact the FACE Office’s Pregnant/Parenting Student Services Team via their homepage here: https://www.philasd.org/face/#parentingstudentservice
  • Additional Extenuating Circumstances: ACE serves students experiencing other extenuating circumstances including homelessness, foster care (under the supervision of the Department of Human Services), and other temporary barriers to in-person instruction.

Here is the full day schedule students can expect during their participation in ACE

Yes, students are instructed by School District of Philadelphia teachers in a Google Classroom.

Once ACE has been notified that a student will be joining the program, a welcome email will be sent out to students, families, and the student’s home school that contains a schedule and Google Classroom links to access their virtual classrooms.

Yes – ACE follows the District calendar, and is aligned with District holidays, half days, and other events.