Universal Alcorn Middle Years Academy
PHONE: (215) 952-8595 SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter Neighborhood GRADES: 6-8 ENROLLMENT: 187
Mission
- Universal's mission is to prepare children to be future leaders and build the foundation for superb student academic achievement while supporting students and families in becoming life long learners.
- At Universal Alcorn Charter Middle Years Academy, we strive to provide an exemplary program for students in grades 6-8. We take a holistic approach that focuses on academics, self-sufficiency, civic responsibility physical well being, and community linkages where the values of self, family, and community will be incorporated in all aspects of the educational process.
Points Of Pride
School wide Positive Behavior Plan. Project-Based Learning. Mathematics and literacy support & enrichment. Chess club. Alcorn school choir. Ballroom Dancing/ cheerleading. Scrabble. Debate. Friend-N-Deed. Girls Self Esteem. Pearls of Wisdom/Boys to Men. Instrumental music program. Boys & girls basketball. Cooking club. Homework help and homework access program. Active Home & School Association. The City Year program. Art club. Newsletter. Service project. After-school program (acceleration & remediation).Admissions Policy
Open to all students who live in the school attendance zone or catchment area. If space permits, the school may also enroll students who live outside of the attendance zone. Enrollment priority is given to the following groups in this order: Sibling attending, Lives in catchment, Lives in Philadelphia (out-of-catchment)Accreditations and Honors
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