Delaware Valley Charter High School
About this school...
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to make sure all students learn via a rigorous curriculum in a S.A.F.E. (Scholarship, Attitude, Focus and Excellence) environment. With our commitment to S.A.F.E., we seek to develop our students' skills to facilitate a successful transition into higher education or a career.
Accreditations/awards:
Philadelphia School District Best Practices Award 2008; PA Dept. of Ed. Keystone Award 2011
Points of pride:
AYP in 4 of the last 5 years; safe place to learn
AP courses:
Biology, Calculus AB, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Government and Politics
Foreign languages:
Spanish, Chinese
Arts activities and classes:
Vocal music; instrumental music classes; visual arts instruction; film/video instruction; dance instruction; theater instruction; choir; band; drum line; dance group; school play
Activities & special programs:
Chinese club; mock trial; choir/band club; drama club; current events club; chess club; community service club
Boys' sports:
Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Gymnastics
Girls' sports:
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Track & Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball
SEPTA routes:
C, L, 6, 16, Broad Street subway
Comments (9)
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/05/2011 - 02:10.
i love this school
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:15.
how is it
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 05:01.
Did they change their uniforms or not
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 09:55.
Has any of the old staff that was terminated been reinstated?Have any of the parent and student concerns that were aired at the board meeting on 6/26 been addressed? Does anyone know when there will be another open board meeting?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 13:04.
this school fun
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 19:02.
I wish I never attended. This school did not prepare me for college. This school was not that hard, so now I am not doing well in college.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 20:18.
What did you do to get to this school? What did you do to prepare yourself for college? Are you taking remediation courses in order to yourself in a better position to handle your course work? What help do you think you need?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 16:40.
how is the grading
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 19:43.
The school has really upped its game with the impending Keystone Exams. Students who want to be well prepared for college have only to ask for advanced work; because there are, sadly, so many students who are way below grade level, teachers are unable to make their curriculums as rigorous as they'd like. However, a student need only ask for more work and any teacher would be happy to oblige.
I can't overstate how impressed I am with the new crop of teachers -- all young, enthusiastic and well trained.
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