Academy at Palumbo
About this school...
Mission Statement:
To provide students with the most comprehensive and intense preparation available in the public sector for the rigors of higher learning. As an integral part of this preparation, The Academy's mission must include raising the aspirations of each student, developing universally applicable problem-solving techniques, technological skills, and instilling a life-long passion for learning, including a rich cultural arts experience.
Accreditations/awards:
2012 Jefferson Award for public service; Prime Movers Award for Outstanding Journalism: Acel Moore Award; debate team semi-finalists; sports team semi-finalists
Points of pride:
Jefferson Public Service Awards Winner-Silver; U.S. News & World Reportranked at #21 in PA; School District Office of Accountability top rating; made AYP, 2012
AP courses:
Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Chinese Language & Culture, English Literature & Composition, European History, Government and Politics, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art: 2-D or 3-D Design, Studio Art: Drawing, United States History, World History
Other special academic offerings:
Conversational Chinese, Spanish
Foreign languages:
Spanish, Chinese
Arts activities and classes:
Vocal music; instrumental music classes; visual arts instruction; theater instruction; choir; band; orchestra; drum line; school play
Activities & special programs:
School newspaper: The Griffin Gazette; drama club; debate club; Gay-Straight Alliance; 30-member orchestra; 40-member choir; National Honor Society; University of Penn School of Law Partners Moot Court; dual enrollment; VIEW Program at Villanova; SEAMAAC; Inkblot Literary Magazine; National Academic League; Community Service Club; career day; multicultural day; college fair day; Project Pride; peer mediators; jazz and rock bands; yoga club; garden club; pep squad; chess club
Boys' sports:
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track & Field, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls' sports:
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Indoor Track & Field, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball
Titles/Championships won:
Boys' volleyball, Public League Title 2010; Girls' volleyball, Division Champions
SEPTA routes:
23, Broad Street subway
Comments (17)
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 12:59.
Academy @ Palumbo which I will be attending for the first time this year has made me proud to be enrolling into this school this september . I look forward to a bright future towards attending this school and I hope the best for myself , and this newly upcoming magnet high school .
~Class of 2015~
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 14:06.
I was told only 10% who register for college finish the first year!
Thats an "academic" school?>
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 10:50.
what are palumbo's uniform policy? i was told they dont have to wear uniform and i really hope we dont :) !
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:26.
You dont wear uniform.
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 20:38.
how fun is there?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 21:13.
Cant wait to go to this school Im soooooooo glad I didnt go to Overbrook!!!!!!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 23:57.
I'm wait-listed for Academy ata Palumbo, I really hope I get accepted !
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 04:27.
I am too!! All my friends are going except me an one of my friends. ?.well I hope I get excepted. ? The waiting list is a long process
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 14:46.
I'm applying here. Wish me luck!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 08:57.
The teachers are great, hard-working professionals, but this is just another data-skewed environment. Compare Palumbo's population to that of other local schools: no special ed, no ESOL, etc. It is no wonder that the test scores are high.
Are they really serving the ENTIRE community, or have you widened the gap between the "have's" and the "have not's" in the city. Now, the SRC is looking to close in the neighborhood leaving "the rest of us" with fewer choices and options.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 09:31.
Palumbo is a magnet school with the same criteria as Central HS. It is not a neighborhood school. The SRC has expanded so called "high achieving seats" in magnet schools like Palumbo. Magnet schools will never serve a large percentage of students with an IEP, English Language Learners, students with behavioral records, etc. These students will be in neighborhood schools - at least the few that will be left after the SRC closes down more neighborhood schools or turns them over to Charter Companies like Mastery, Universal, etc. Yes, more non-unionized staff who work at the whim of the company.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 23:37.
Does anyone know where I could get a recommendation letter from for Palumbo?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 18:37.
I have to shadow there tomorrow i hope there nice
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 18:39.
help
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 04:32.
Is it possible to improve spoken and understanding English with your course and with ICE (Euroice) Inglaterra Embarque.
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 22:57.
im wait listed wat are me chances of getting in
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 17:40.
I'm going to Palumbo this year. I hope all those things y'all said about this school is true if it is I'm excited.
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