Mission

“The mission of One Bright Ray Community High School, an independent, accelerated school, is to provide a quality education to urban, over-aged and under-credited students in search of a positive school experience while earning their High School diploma. Our students come from widely diverse backgrounds including those that have struggled with academics and attendance and have not found success at other educational institutions.
 
Every aspect of One Bright Ray CHS takes into consideration the unique needs, abilities, talents, and challenges of our students. Our intimate and highly supportive school environment provides an opportunity to experience high school free of negative labels.
 
Our success relies on trusting, caring, and mutually respectful relationships between adults, young people, and their families. We create a safe environment, free from violence, abuse and intimidation through a framework of adult leadership and restorative practices. Using the One Bright Ray CHS accelerated project-based learning curriculum, we challenge each student to explore his/her personal and academic potential as a citizen in an evolving democracy and an ever-changing world.”

 

  • Accelerated Program

    Program Type

  • 9th-12th

    Grades Served

  • Teacher-Based Learning

    Instructional Model

Program Highlights

On-site Childcare
One Bright Ray – Fairhill offers free childcare for students who are parenting. Students also have access to crucial pregnant and parenting classes and workshops focused on healthy childcare, financial planning, and child development.

Harcum College Partnership
Students have the opportunity to participate in a dual enrollment program while attending One Bright Ray – Fairhill in partnership with Harcum College. Qualifying students would be able to each college credits while they are working towards their high school diplomas.

We Love Philly Mentoring Program
Students at One Bright Ray – Fairhill are welcome to participate in a volunteer mentoring program with a school staff member who facilitates community partnerships and community service opportunists.

Student Achievement & Recognition
One Bright Ray – Simpson recognizes the work their students to daily through various celebration activities and events, including Pinning Ceremonies where students can earn recognition pins for various academic and extracurricular achievements, Honors Program, the 85s Club  where students are invited to go on school trips at the end of each module, and Student Superlatives.

Extra Curricular Activities

One Bright Ray – Fairhill offers the We Love Philly Club, the Make Up Club, and opportunities to get involved with Student Government.

Reports