Constitution High School
About this school...
Mission Statement:
Constitution High School is a unique collaboration among the School District, the National Constitution Center, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. By engaging students with an appreciation for history and an understanding of the democratic principles embodied in the United States Constitution, this college preparatory high school will develop the next generation of engaged citizens and civic leaders in government, public policy, and law.
Accreditations/awards:
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Flagship School since 2007
Points of pride:
Founded in 2006 as Pennsylvania's only social-studies-themed high school; 100% college acceptance rate for seniors in first three graduating classes; city, state, and national finalists in National History Day competition; service learning required of all students
AP courses:
English Literature & Composition, Government and Politics, Psychology, United States History, World History
Other special academic offerings:
Constitution, Historiography, Debate, Playwrights, Philadelphia History (taught with National Constitution Center)
Foreign languages:
Spanish
Arts activities and classes:
Vocal music; visual arts instruction; film/video instruction; theater instruction; school play
Activities & special programs:
National History Day; debate; drama; yearbook; newspaper; Gay Straight Alliance; class activities; service learning requirement; technology club; science fair; cheerleading; mock trial; poetry slam; Spanish club; travel abroad; National Constitution Center Student Activities; internships
Boys' sports:
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field (some of the sports are with cooperative agreements with Bodine, Academy at Palumbo, and Ben Franklin)
Girls' sports:
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball (some of the sports are with cooperative agreements with Bodine, Academy at Palumbo, and Ben Franklin)
Titles/Championships won:
Sports championships: Boys' Basketball Class A District XXII champions; Boys' Basketball Public League Runner-up
SEPTA routes:
47, Regional Rail, Market-Frankford El, all bus routes servicing Market Street
Comments (11)
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 09:40.
i love this school
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 20:29.
what the essay has to be about?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 12:42.
What essay?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 23:30.
what does it mean to be a good citizen
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 22:09.
what does the essay have to be on?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 12:35.
what do i have to write a essay about ?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 18:49.
This school is wonderful I love it.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 12:43.
The NHD is to hard!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 23:31.
i have an interview with them wish me luck so nervous but yay
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 23:33.
i have an interview with them wish me luck so nervous but yay
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