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18 S. 7th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106Phone: 215 351-7310Fax: 215-351-7694Tom Davidson, [email protected]
Constitution High School
Partnerships
• National Constitution Center
• Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
• Ballard Spahr Law Firm
• The History Channel
Our Commitment
Knowledge of History
Walking Tours utilize the city’s rich history to enhance classroom learning.
Deliberation
Students Debate and Deliberate
Active Citizenship
Service Learning demonstrates our commitment to creating engaged and active citizens.
CREATING A SCHOOL GOVERNMENT 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
School Government Students have some control over issues facing our school
Focused elections on issues, committees formedStudents vote on issuesLegislation
Campaign FinancingOut-for-Lunch School Hours Dress Code
Sponsored recycling program Wii Tennis Tournament Service Learning Leadership Conferences
9th Grade Schedule• All classes are 56 minutes The U.S. Constitution
Historiographysent large number of freshman to NHD city/states/National
• English I, Spanish I, Physical Science, Algebra I or Algebra II, Art History & Technology
10th Grade Schedule• All classes 56 minutes• African American History• English II, Spanish II, Algebra II or Geometry,
Biology, Health & PE.
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
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.
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!
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
9th Grade TripsLate Fall: Washington DC
Spring: New York City
10th Grade Trips
Late Fall: Baltimore, MD
Spring: Gettysburg
Upperclass TripsJuniors: Washington DC
Seniors: To be determined
Admissions Criteria
Grades: As, Bs and one C
Excellent Attendance
Positive Behavior Record
Required Essay
Personal InterviewSee your counselor for more information and application procedures
Upcoming Events
FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 & 18 – HS FAIRDREXEL UNIVERSITY
THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 – ConHigh Open House, 6:00 pm
Final Thoughts