Principal
Susan Thompson | E-mail
IB Coordinator
William Marchio | E-mail
Phone: 215-400-3100
Fax: 215-400-3101
Address:
10175 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
SEPTA Routes:58, 67
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
At a Glance
Principal
Susan Thompson | E-mail
IB Coordinator
William Marchio | E-mail
Phone: 215-400-3100
Fax: 215-400-3101
Address:
10175 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
SEPTA Routes:58, 67
The mission of the George Washington High School is to provide all students with learning opportunities that match their abilities and desired outcomes through the International Baccalaureate Program, AP coursework, Dual-Enrollment, internships, apprenticeship programs, hands-on learning activities and industry recognized certifications with 21st century skills. The George Washington staff is committed to preparing, ensuring, and empowering all students of diverse backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential in order to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.
Advanced Placement Program: Advanced Placement (AP) is the curriculum administered under the auspices of the College Board. These courses prepare a student to take the Advanced Placement Examination in a particular subject area in May. Success in this examination process may generate college course credit. GWHS offers the following AP courses:
Dual-Enrollment Program: Dual enrollment with Community College of Philadelphia (Center City and Northeast Campus) offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience the rigors of college courses while still in high school. The school may cover up to two (2) courses per semester, tuition-free. Also, students have the flexibility of choosing the courses based on their interest.
Career & Technical Education Program: Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways at GWHS are designed to prepare students for careers of the future. Our CTE pathways provide hands-on, relevant training and highly-employable skills, specifically for STEAM careers.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a comprehensive two-year curriculum which promotes student autonomy, independent research, and a rich, post-modern educational environment. In the ninth and tenth-grade students will have a full roster of advanced and honors classes so that they will be adequately prepared for the expectations of the Diploma Program years.
To earn an IB diploma, students must take a challenging liberal arts course of studies and pass examinations in six academic subjects
For the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program