Category: News from SDP
The Keystone Exams Start on May 13th
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Students in grades 8-12 will be participating in the Keystone Exams between May 13 and May 24, 2024. The School District of Philadelphia is guided by the Board of Education’s Goals & Guardrails….
April Teacher of the Month – Keya Brame
We are thrilled to congratulate Keya Brame as the April Teacher of the Month for the School District of Philadelphia! Ms. Brame's commitment to student-centered learning and leadership has created a transformative environment in her classroom. Her innovative approach, which includes having students facilitate lessons and share their expertise with peers, has inspired both her...
School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurses’ Week
This week, we will honor our dedicated and compassionate school nurses. We hope you will enjoy reading these profiles as much as we enjoyed creating them. Remember, there are hundreds of other school nurses who weren't highlighted here, so make sure to celebrate the ones that you know on social media using #SDPThankASchoolNurse! Christine Stevens-GoldhahnDorathea...
The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is open now!
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Guardians, The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is open now! The Philly School Experience Survey is one of the best tools we have to learn how parents and guardians…
SDP Honors Individuals Making Positive Impact on Students with Autism at 14th Annual Autism Expo
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the School District of Philadelphia hosted its 14th Annual Autism Expo. More than 35 vendors attended to provide insightful information about services and programs available to students with special needs and their families. Sponsored by the Office of Special Education and Diverse Learners, the Autism Expo is a citywide...
Graduation is around the Corner!
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt April 18, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Graduation is right around the corner! And while we know our seniors are hard at work wrapping up their high school studies and preparing for their milestone celebration, we also want to take an opportunity to remind younger high school students and their families that…
The PSSA Testing Window for the 23-24 SY Opens Next Week
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt April 17, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Students in grades 3-8 will be participating in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) betweenApril 22, 2024 – May 10, 2024. The School District of Philadelphia is guided by…
Important Announcement Regarding Leveling
Please use your preferred translation service to read in your language Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, For some time, the District had a practice of initiating a Fall process called Enrollment-Driven Resource Review. This process, also called Leveling, uses real-time enrollment data to reassign teachers based on actual enrollment needs and changes District-wide. Understandably,…
Seven Extraordinary Principals Honored for Leadership and Service to School Communities
The School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia presented seven District principals with the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals at an award ceremony Tuesday night at the Philadelphia Film Society. The award, which has been generously funded by the Lindback Foundation since 2011, recognizes school leaders…
