Science Leadership Academy

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About SLA

The Science Leadership Academy is a partnership high school between the School District of Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute. SLA is an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on 21st century learning that opened its doors on September 7, 2006.

SLA provides a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes.

For more info, check out our Mission Statement, Curriculum, and Admissions pages.

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"Heist" by Stephen H, Michael S, Matt R, Michelle T, and Jesse W.

Posted by Stephen Holts in DV-003 on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:24 pm

This is our first quarter digital video project. Our assignment was to create a four to five minute film about anything we wanted, and my group decided to create a film about some foolish bank robbers. I hope you enjoy it!

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"Heist" by Stephen H, Michael S, Matt R, Michelle T, and Jesse W.