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Constitution High School

Constitution High School. 18 S. 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215 351-7310 Fax: 215-351-7694 Tom Davidson, Principal trdavidson@philasd.org. Partnerships. National Constitution Center Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Ballard Spahr Law Firm The History Channel.

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Constitution High School

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  1. Constitution High School 18 S. 7th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106Phone: 215 351-7310Fax: 215-351-7694Tom Davidson, Principaltrdavidson@philasd.org

  2. Partnerships • National Constitution Center • Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History • Ballard Spahr Law Firm • The History Channel

  3. Our Commitment

  4. Knowledge of History Walking Tours utilize the city’s rich history to enhance classroom learning.

  5. Deliberation Students Debate and Deliberate

  6. Active Citizenship Service Learning demonstrates our commitment to creating engaged and active citizens.

  7. CREATING A SCHOOL GOVERNMENT • GOAL: • Establish a way in which students can continuously engage in the three tenets of our school and appreciate the success and challenges of governing. • Executive - Principal • Faculty Senate • House of Students

  8. School Government Students have some control over issues facing our school • Focused elections on issues, committees formed • Students vote on issues • Legislation • Campaign Financing • Out-for-Lunch • School Hours • Dress Code • Sponsored recycling program • Wii Tennis Tournament • Service Learning • Leadership Conferences

  9. 9th Grade Schedule • All classes are 56 minutes The U.S. Constitution Historiography • sent large number of freshman to NHD city/states/National • English I, Spanish I, Physical Science, Algebra I or Algebra II, Art History & Technology

  10. 10th Grade Schedule • All classes 56 minutes • African American History • English II, Spanish II, Algebra II or Geometry, Biology, Health & PE.

  11. 11th Grade Schedule • All classes are 56 minutes • AP US History or AP Government • English III, Geometry, Chemistry, Health & PE, Electives- Music, Journalism, Spanish III, AP Spanish, Playwriting, Constitutional Law, Economics, Psychology, Mock Trial, Debate, More

  12. 12th Grade Schedule • All classes are 56 minutes • English 4 or AP Literature, World History, Pre-Calculus or Discrete Math, NHD/Service Senior Project • Special dual enrollment through Arcadia University • Special Internships, work rosters, and community service opportunities as part of college and career planning.

  13. Extra Curricular Activities • Student Newspaper • Student Government • Mock Trial • Debate • Drama • Tech Club • Yearbook • Service Learning • Chess Club • Peer Mediation • Athletics (at Constitution and local schools) and many more!

  14. Special Events • Job shadowing and mentoring at Ballard Spahr • Constitution Day at the NCC • Halloween Dance and Haunted House • Staff vs Students Turkey Bowl • ML King Day of Service • Graduation on the lawn of the National Constitution Center

  15. 9th Grade Trips Late Fall: Washington DC Spring: New York City

  16. 10th Grade Trips Spring: Gettysburg Late Fall: Baltimore, MD

  17. Upperclass Trips Seniors: To be determined Juniors: Washington DC

  18. Admissions Criteria • Grades: As, Bs and one C Excellent Attendance Positive Behavior Record Required Essay See your counselor for more information and application procedures Personal Interview

  19. Upcoming Events FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 & 18 – HS FAIR DREXEL UNIVERSITY THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 – ConHigh Open House, 6:00 pm

  20. Final Thoughts

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