Academics

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

23.5 credits are needed for Graduation:
(Most classes are worth 1 credit)

4 credits – English
3 credits – Mathematics
3 credits – Science
4 credits – Social Studies
2 credits – World Languages
2 credits – Arts/ Humanities
4 credits – Electives (one in math or science)
1.5 credits – Health and Physical Education
*Additionally, all students must complete a Senior Project, worth .5 credits. This will be completed during Senior Seminar*

Below are the assigned counselors for each grade:

ELL Counselor (9th-11th grade)
Academic: Ms. Santiago; asantiago2@philasd.org

9th grade
Academic: Mr. Jackson; ejackson@philsd.org
Behavioral: Ms. Sampson; asampson@philasd.org

10th grade
Academic: Ms. Altaras; zaltaras@philasd.org
Behavioral: Ms. Jenkins; cmjenkins@philasd.org

11th grade
Academic: Mr. Helms; ahelms@philasd.org
Behavioral: Ms. Jenkins; cmjenkins@philasd.org

12th grade
Last name A-L: Ms. Balili-Sinanj; jbalilisinanaj@philasd.org
Last name M-Z: Ms. McClinton; lmcclinton@philasd.org