ASPIRA Olney High School
About this school...
Mission Statement:
Olney, a college preparatory school, empowers students to become global thinkers and socially conscious leaders dedicated to promoting positive community change.
Accreditations/awards:
Just completed the school's first year of operation under ASPIRA
Points of pride:
Will increase number of AP courses to five to include Environmental Science, Calculus, English, U.S. History, Government; graduated 94% of its seniors; with 30 safety officers, established a safe environment; instructional options for students that include Comprehensive Academics, Success School, and Excel Academy
Career & Technical Education programs:
Health/Medical Assisting Services
AP courses:
Calculus AB, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Government and Politics
Foreign languages:
French, Spanish
Arts activities and classes:
Vocal music; instrumental music classes; visual arts instruction; theater instruction; choir; drum line; dance group; school play
Activities & special programs:
Medical technician program with St. Christopher's Hospital; job training program with Einstein Hospital; afterschool clubs: drama, journalism, anime, LBGTD, debate team, chess, Latin dance, choir ensemble, jujitsu, fishing club, Spanish club, National Honor Society, art club
Boys' sports:
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, Tennis*, Run Philly Style Running Club*
Girls' sports:
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis Club*, Run Philly Style Running Club*
SEPTA routes:
1, 57, R, Regional Rail
Comments (31)
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:06.
this is one of the best schools
running
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 09:54.
ilove onley school alot
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 11:39.
but then you should spell it correctly... it is Olney
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 10:40.
If anyone has an email address for Dr. LeBron, could you please email it to me at kwheels73@gmail.com. Thank you so much!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 11:57.
jlebron@olney.aspirapa.org
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 16:06.
The Rise and Fall of Olney High School
How sad that Olney High School which educated my father, aunts, uncles and cousins and me, no longer exists. When Olney was evaluated in 1959, it ranked second in the Philadelphia School District, behind Central but ahead of Girls High.
I turned my back for a moment (well, 51 years) and it's gone!
MB, Olney High School Class of January 1961
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 10:51.
Yes, I graduated in 1968 and Olney was one of the best high schools in Philadelphia. I wish the city never made such a change, it will be missed!
TWG , North Carolina
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 21:21.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 13:57.
I will miss you OLNEY HIGH . RAY Torres class of 1984 .
Good luck to my uncle Dr. Jose Lebron who we are so proud of and will revive Olney Aspira.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 18:11.
I LOVE THE OLNEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL............
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 00:47.
I HATE THIS SCHOOL , Shyt corny forreal ! Im mad i gotta go back . so if you're thinking about going here , DONT !!!! Get away while you can
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 13:55.
Olniey is good school. GRADUATED IN 79. MET ALOT OF FRIENDS.
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 16:55.
OHS class of 2014 , cant wait till the 5th
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 17:01.
Someone at Aspira Olney needs to update their posting. There is no AP "social studies." There is AP World History, US History, US Gov't, Comparative Gov't, etc. Also, "Study Island" and Achieve 3000 are not "special academic offerings." They are test prep, online programs. What is Aspira doing that is new other than creating a "success academy" to isolate and remove disruptive students?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 11:17.
hi I am Tanay Marie Hayes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 23:19.
hi i go to olney charter highschool i love it over there but its really boring
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 18:55.
I remember the roof do you ------ Darnell stallworth class of 73.
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 08:33.
Dr. Lebron and Bridget attended a reunion of OHS graduates held on 11/15/2012
at Ann's Choice, a retirement community in Bucks county. We have almost 100 residents who are grads.and 70 were able to attend. Dr. Lebron and Bridget gave us an excellent talk and power point presentation on the NEW OHS. Our graduates are from the 1937 through 1963 years. We were really empressed and once again we are proud of our school.
Tom Feeney June 1948
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 03:28.
well my son will be attending onley in the spring of 2012. an i hope he like it as much as am here everybody else do for one he is going to school to learn not to make friends, but if that should happen i hope it be able to pick out the good ones an leave the bad ones behind,, trouble is every where you good we all know that. WELL WISH EVERYONE WELL N GOOG LUCK!!!!!!!!! AN YALL GIRLS YEA STAY AWAY FROM MINES...SMILY FACES
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 09:39.
The school Is some what good honestly it's better than what it was when I started to attend in 9th grade now I'm in the 11th . Lunch is NASTY I think the Puerto Ricans get special attention because it is a puerto Rican school but the teachers are wonderful you will learn & get good grades .
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 12:45.
its not a puerto rican school -.-
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 15:09.
I graduated 1953 good school even though it supported right wing germsnsbwith arm bans not good for a jew
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 20:45.
It would be a better school if aspira would stop filling their pockets and pump more money into the school damn thieves
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 19:01.
I am glad that the St. Christopher's Health Tech is still running. I was part of the program and it helped me choose my major in college and it provided me with a lot of experience in working at a professional environment. i recommend for the students to attend the program as soon as they hit their junior year. i graduated from Olney High in 2009.
I am currently attending Penn State University and several of my friends are currently still in college as well. I am sure that there are a lot of amazing teachers there helping the students be the best that they can be. Olney is not a bad school, the students should be devoutly determined to do well with the help of their teachers and strong staff working there to make a difference in our children's lives.
We can all make the best of everything, and although Olney has had its bad reputation over the years, I made it out just fine due to my amazing teachers and the health tech program at St. Christopher's Hospital.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 19:26.
I want part time... who give me work?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 17:32.
1966 grad, it's not quite the same world we can't go back in time
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 20:14.
September 2011, Olney became an actual school.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 21:22.
Olney has been a school for about 80 years. Your statement is an insult to all the staff, students and families who appreciated their education.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 22:05.
Have Olney take back the Sp. Ed., ESOL, Chronically truant, chronic behavior problem and disruptive students that they kick out and dump into Edison H.S. and the other remaining neighborhood schools (who have to accept them) and we will see how well the "New Olney" does.
THAT's the change September 2011 and ASPIRA brought to Olney.
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 11:31.
Wow. You are misinformed. Look at the statistics. That school is like 20-30 percent sp.ed. It has an entire wing. They can not kcik people out, they work with them, Success schools, Sp.Ed., ESOL, truancy (ALL large departments). Check your information.
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 19:36.
Im Tyler and currently a sophmore at olney. It is not a bad or good school. It is what you make of it. To many people dont take the action to try and better there experience here which is why many people dont like it, but if you take initiative and make the best out of things it can really be enjoyed. People need to quit complaining and actually do.
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