Mastery Schools

Planning for life after high school is exciting, but can feel complicated and confusing. Our Postsecondary team is here to help! Visit https://bit.ly/2SoOW4w to find documents and contacts to help guide you and your senior as they plan for postsecondary success.

Shoemaker Campus is located in West Philadelphia serving students in grades 7-12. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as independence and leadership. Visit https://bit.ly/2UNcwFR to learn more about this Mastery school!

Join us on Tuesday, May 25th from 5:30pm 6:30pm, for a discussion on Health & Nutrition. This is a free event for Mastery parents led by our social work team. Visit https://bit.ly/3uaOhAT to RSVP and we will send you the Zoom link for the event.

Last Call! There's still time to sign up for Summer Learning. Registration closes on 5/21! If you have any questions about the available summer learning programs, please call your school for more information. Remember ALL of these programs will be free, fun, and full of learning. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to participate. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/3u51qfw.

Meet the heart of ECMS, the benevolent Mrs. Valerie Bivins! As one of the three founders of Mastery East Camden Middle School Mrs. Bivins, has spent the last five years teaching and working with our specialized service population serving our students who need the most individualized attention. She also serves as a listening ear, and a hub of advice and support for students and parents when issues arise. To learn more about Mrs. Bivins visit Link. https://bit.ly/2QtxGKD

Parents you asked and we delivered! After surveying our families, 88% asked for Summer Learning opportunities for your children. This summer, every Mastery school will offer a wide variety of free and fun learning opportunities to all students. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to participate. Registration will be open NOW - 5/21. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3u51qfw

Parents! Reminder that Mastery Schools in Philadelphia are closed for the primary election.

Excellent teachers make excellent schools and support excellent outcomes for students. Hear why our parents love Mastery School teachers. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Meet Brian Bollinger! He is Harrity Elementary's Technology Teacher and Testing Coordinator. Learn how Mr. Bollinger continues to grow as an educator and impact his students, while working alongside other talented teachers.

Hey Parents! Did you sign up for Summer Learning yet? Registration is open NOW through 5/21! If you have any questions about the available summer learning programs, please call your school for more information. Remember ALL of these programs will be free, fun, and full of learning. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to participate. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/3u51qfw.

Meet Shaun! He is an exceptional 7th grader at Thomas Campus. Often, Shaun greets his teachers with a note of appreciation and helps his classmates with their work. Shaun is always pushing himself to be the best he can be while pursuing hobbies like dance, reading, and political activism. He inspires his teachers and will make an exceptional teacher himself one day!

Great teachers are the heart, the soul, and the muscle of Mastery Schools! This simple truth has never been clearer than over the past 14 months. Our teachers create classrooms where students feel safe, affirmed, and loved. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek to all our Mastery teachers!

The ApplyPhillyCharter deadline is just two weeks away! Visit https://bit.ly/35G7jWJ to learn more about a Mastery school in your neighborhood! #PhlEd #WeAreMastery #PhillySchools #ChooseMastery

Hardy Williams Elementary is a citywide charter elementary school serving 575 students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. We're proud to offer students academic excellence in safe, joyful, loving classrooms. Students who attend Hardy Williams Elementary have the opportunity to automatically attend our Hardy Williams High Campus for 7th 12th grade. Visit https://bit.ly/38rISO0 to give your child the full K-12 Mastery experience today!

Mastery teachers will be providing opportunities for students to process the events in Washington yesterday. It is painful, it is raw and it is difficult for parents, educators and children to reckon with yesterday's attempt by a mob to undermine the foundation of our democracy, incited by a sitting President. Many have also noted the grossly different police response to yesterday's violent mob and the racial justice protesters this summer. As educators, we see our job as supporting your child both intellectually and emotionally with an aim that they develop the critically thinking to make the future brighter and more just. Families: if you are looking for guidance on how to have these conversations with your child at home, we recommend this resource published by Dr. Howard Stevenson at UPenn. https://bit.ly/35jW0CT

Congratulations to Raphael Warnock on becoming Georgia's first African American Senator. Born into poverty and a son of a pastor and mother who used to pick cotton, he says, "The 82-year-old hands that used to pick somebody else's cotton went to the polls and picked her youngest son to be a United States SenatorWe proved that with hope, hard work, and the people by our side, anything is possible. May my story be an inspiration to some young person who is trying grasp and grab hold of the American dream."- Raphael Warnock, US Senator https://bit.ly/396oots

Meet Jose. He is a career Mastery student. He started is journey at Smedley Elementary and moved on to our Lenfest campus for high school. After graduation, he plans to attend a four-year college to study Biochemistry. Jose believes that Mastery has exposed him to the world of business, connected him to the right people and elevated opportunities for him. We are so proud of Jose and know that he has great things in store for him after high school.

Meet Mrs. Fleming. In addition to being a Mastery parent, she's the AMAZING Attendance Coordinator at the Thomas Campus. She's a retired Philadelphia Police Officer, the President of the Local Ministries Wives, and a cancer survivor. Visit https://bit.ly/3nd6YjN to learn more about Mrs. Fleming and her Mastery journey. #LoveYourWork #ChooseMastery

It's Self Care Sunday, Mastery! Sometime doing hard work is frustrating. BUT! here's a pep-talk from one our students and how you can stay on track: we try our best and we make great things because we're us! #PerfectlyPerfect #SelfCareSunday

Mann Elementary is a shining star in the Wynnefield neighborhood of Philadelphia. Mann serves about 550 students in grades K-6. We offer 1:1 laptops and academic supports for all learners. The elementary school also offers a variety of after school activities and clubs including academic enrichment, art club, national honor society, and student council. To learn more about Mann and how you can apply for this school year and the 2021-22 year, visit https://bit.ly/37BmnX2 #PlhEd #PhillySchools #ChooseMastery

We have suspended our in-school student supports at all Mastery schools. The health and safety of our students, families, and staff is our #1 priority. We must pause all in-school programs until the rates decline to below 100 cases / 100,000 people, which is the threshold for safe in-school instruction. Please check ParentSquare for more details.

Sign up for a FREE parent event! It Takes a Village . . . Let us be a part of your Village. "Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what's left of you." Katie Reed Join us for a virtual Self-Care Workshop for Mastery Parents on Tuesday, Oct. 27th at 5:30pm.... Click the link below to RSVP and to receive the Zoom link! https://bit.ly/3oh2Cdc See more

Attending the AAEE Education Career Fair? Connect with Mastery Schools to hear about our warm, joyful, student-centered and welcoming schools. Learn more at https://bit.ly/37zNK3O #AAEEVirtual #choosemastery

#ICYMI: Calling all families with a future 2021 Mastery Graduate! Our post secondary team has three ways, in addition to their Senior Seminar, to get all of the information they need to achieve post secondary success! Check them out! Virtual Family Workshops presented by select colleges and universities will help you support your student in their postsecondary planning process. Topics include college essays, affordability, scholarships. For a full list of presentations and to... register click the Postsecondary Planning Workshop Series link - https://bit.ly/3hL3gv7 Virtual Postsecondary Information Meetings - Representatives from 65+ colleges, universities, military branches, workforce and technical programs will share information normally shared during campus visits. They will provide information about admissions requirements and scholarships and answer questions about their programs. Students must register for these sessions, but families are encouraged to join. A full list of programs and dates can be found here https://bit.ly/2RJi7eO One on One Meetings - For support with completing financial aid applications, finalizing your student's postsecondary list, or to answer any other questions you might have related to your student's next postsecondary step, you can reach out to their advisor at any time. Link to contact info here - https://bit.ly/3iMzeZf

Are you coming to campus? We can't wait to see you! Keep on the look out for some adjustments to keep us all safe! temp check... sanitation stations social distancing and safety screens Mask up, Mastery!

TONIGHT PHILADELPHIA: Join us tonight at 5pm for our next installment of our Parent Action Team's Voter Education Series. It's free to attend - sign up today! https://fb.me/e/3MlEd5BGD

Masks and Social Distancing are the easiest ways for us all to stay safe when we come into school buildings. We'll always help our students and staff stay safe and we have some helpful tools! SuperMANN arms, spacing between desks and supplies, and floor stickers are just a few of the ways to stay safe.

Alumni Spotlight: Mastery Shoemaker alums Khalif Younger'11 and Kishawn (Laws) Younger'12 have been a part of Mastery's extended family for three generations. Kishawn's mother has worked at Mastery Harrity as a teacher for 12 years, while the couple's son, Kasiem, is in the first grade at Harrity as well. Read more about Khalif and Kishawn in our blog! https://bit.ly/31lZLFQ

MASTERY - PENNSYLVANIA - The deadline to register to vote is TODAY 10/19/2020. You can register and vote if you: are 18 by 11/3/2020, if you have a criminal record, if you are on probation. REGISTER! And then VOTE! https://bit.ly/3lYjinS Voter Registration Homepage https://bit.ly/3lYjinS

It's #SelfCareSunday, Mastery! This Sunday, we're nudging you to connect with people and share your feelings. Saying things out loud with someone else is a way to work through our emotions. When we lean on each other, it helps us feel seen and supported.

Philadelphia: It's now or never! Register to vote online today for the Nov 3rd election. OR go to one of the new Election Offices and register and vote all at the same time! #MasteryVotes https://bit.ly/3j3qMUD Mastery Votes | Mastery Charter School https://bit.ly/2IpST3V

Be sure to check your polling place location, Philly! #MasteryVotes Mastery Votes | Mastery Charter School https://bit.ly/2IpST3V