Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School
Address
Map
447 N Broad Street

Philadelphia
,
Pennsylvania
19123

United States
Coordinates39°57′40″N 75°09′42″W / 39.961077°N 75.161633°W / 39.961077; -75.161633
Information
School typeCharter
Established1999
CEEB code393327
PrincipalAndre Glenn, Lonnie Diggs
CAOVeronica Joyner
Staff63[1]
Teaching staff66[1]
Grades1–12
Enrollment1020 (as of 2016) [2]
Colour(s)Blue and white
MascotElephant
Websitewww.mcscs.org

The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School (MCSCS) is a

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the school is located in the Center City neighborhood and had a 100% graduation rate in 2015–2016.[3]

History

The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School opened in 1999 with over 720 students in grades first through twelfth, adding a grade every year for 4 years.[1]

Governance

The school is led by a

Chief Administrative Officer
and a principal. A six-member Board of Trustees meets with the CAO and principal regularly.

Campus

The school is located in Center City, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities offered at the school include

debating and choir.[citation needed
]

Athletics

MCSCS has no gym or other athletic facility, so most practice and games take place at a local YMCA near Girard, not owned by the school. The school

African Elephant. The school currently has no other athletic programs.[citation needed
]

Curriculum

The school uses a back-to-basics curriculum. Students in grades 5 through 12 are required to select a school-to-college course of study; current selections are Law, Medical, Education, Computer Science, and Accounting.

As of 2015, the school offers AP courses.

Achievements

The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School was named one of the top 10 schools in Philadelphia, including public and charter schools.[citation needed] Also, every Thursday, the school participates in its self-created Homeless Project, in which the CAO and several students go out and feed and clothe homeless citizens of Philadelphia.[4]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Charter Annual Report: Math Civics and Sciences CS" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Education. 2007-10-09.
  2. ^ "School detail for Math Civics And Sciences CS". National Center for Educational Statistics.
  3. ^ "Math Civics & Sciences CS School Report Card 2006–07" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Education.
  4. ^ Snyder, Susan (2007-07-06). "A lesson in fighting City Hall: students feed homeless despite officials' warnings". The Philadelphia Inquirer.

External links

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