ATTENTION STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
ACCESS Testing for all ELL Students
ACCESS testing begins January 6th.
Click HERE for translated ACCESS parent letters.
Mandatory Vaccines
Your child must be up to date with their immunizations in order to attend school in Philadelphia. Check with your doctor to make sure your child has the following immunizations for their grade level.
Don’t Wait…Set the Date & Vaccinate!
For more information on vaccine requirements or how to pursue an exemption, contact your school nurse, visit philasd.org/vax or call (215) 400-5VAX. Immunizations are also available at Philadelphia city health centers.
ATTENTION FAMILIES
Updated Policies
We have updated our parent engagement policy and our school-parent compact policy. Click the links below to see them!
Rugby Players Wanted!
We are looking to start a girls rugby team at George Washington this year! If you are interested please email Mr. Socki or stop by his office!
Student Handbook
There have been updates to the dress code policy and the policy regarding cell phones usage in school. The UPDATED Student & Family Handbook is linked below:
DRESS CODE
Students are expected to dress as if they are going to work in a professional space. All students are expected to wear school appropriate attire. Student are encouraged to wear school branded attire (T-shirts, polos, hoodies etc.) to earn extra PBIS points which can be cashed in for prizes and experiences.
IDs must be carried at all times.
A student’s clothing should fit appropriately and should not display profanity, drugs, violent speech, hate speech or other inappropriate topics.
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their stated gender identity and/or expression within the constraints of the school’s dress code.
Students must wear apparel that covers the midriff and back. Tube tops, open back/side tops, crop tops are prohibited. All tops must have straps. No hoods on heads. Undershirts and bedtime attire are not to be worn in school.
Want to order GWHS Swag online? Click HERE. After creating your account, you must link your student’s name, school district ID #, and date of birth to your account in order to view and purchase GWHS merchandise. All items paid for online will be delivered directly to students in their advisories.
If any student is having trouble logging on, please reach out to your counselor:
ELL Counselor
Ms. Santiago (9th-11th grade EL students)
9th Grade
Mr. Jackson – Academic
Ms. Sampson – Behavioral
10th & 11th Grade
Breyana Chavis – Academic
Charmaine Jenkins – Behavioral
12th grades (academic & behavioral)
Last name A-L: Ms. Balili-Sinanaj
Last name M-Z: Ms. McClinton
Voting Resources and Updates
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