Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is the Volunteering Process?

From assisting with school administration to helping with school clean up, volunteers are the backbone of our school communities. Yet, navigating the path to becoming one can be overwhelming for many. In this month's FAQs article, we'll delve into the volunteer process and offer guidance on how to take the first steps. Before beginning on...

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What are the Graduation Requirements?

As graduation season draws near, it is crucial to remember that it is never too early to know what your child needs to graduate high school and to start creating a graduation plan. By engaging in early discussions and planning, parents can help their children identify academic goals, explore career interests, and develop essential skills...

Empowering Grandfamilies with SeniorLAW Center

In 1978, the Philadelphia Bar Association founded a volunteer-driven program, known at the time as the Senior Citizen Judicare project, with the hopes of protecting the legal rights and interests of older Philadelphians. Forty-five years and a name change later, SeniorLAW Center, an independent nonprofit organization, offers a variety of legal services and programs to...

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Why Does Attendance Matter?

On a rainy Monday morning at Farrell Elementary School, families gathered for an engaging Attendance workshop led by Jaime Serrano, a seasoned Family Engagement Liaison. Through an icebreaker and insightful presentation, Jaime highlighted the importance of consistent school attendance and reviewed the District's attendance policy. Parents were eager to fill this knowledge gap and understand...

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection?

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection? The 2023-2024 School Selection Process is open now and will close on October 27, 2023, at 11:59pm. Visit the School Selection page to read more details about the process and how your family can participate! Have you considered sending your child to a school outside of your...