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.
Drama Tryouts!
Submitted by Anissa Weinraub on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 21:28.
Calling all actors! Auditions for the SLA Original School Play will be held THIS WEEK!
3:30 - 5:00pm
Tuesday, January 6th and
4:00 – 5:30pm
Thursday, January 8th
Drama Studio.
Questions? Ask Ms. Weinraub
Login to Moodle
Submitted by Marcie T. Hull on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 19:06.
To login to moodle you must:
1. click on login on the top right corner
2. accept the new certificate (or erase the cookies in your browser)
3. login to the CAS system
****if this does not work contact calfano@scienceleadership.org
Home and School Meeting -- College Night!
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 20:26.
Home and School Meeting -- College Night!
Wednesday, Dec. 10th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come hear a panel of college admissions officers talk about the college process, including admissions and financial aid. The panelists will include:
Penn State - Sherie D. Graham
West Chester University - Imani Powell
Rutgers University - Lesley Bryant
Holy Family - Michael Sabara
This is open to parents of all grades! It should be an interesting evening, no matter what grade your student is in! It is never to early for this information!
Thank you!
SLA Debate - 2nd Place at regional tourney
Submitted by Diana Laufenberg on Sat, 12/06/2008 - 23:27.
On Saturday, December 6th, the SLA debate team competed in its first major tournament of the year with Perspectives Debate at the University of Pennsylvania campus. This was the first major debate for all the competitors for SLA. After a full day of debate, SLA walked off campus with the trophies for Junoir Varsity Champion - Narayan El, Best Overall Speaker - Alex Wiles, and two Quarterfinalists - Chris Cassise and Alex Wiles. The team also received the trophy for the 2nd Place Overall Team performance.
Congrats to Narayan El, Alex Wiles, Chris Cassise and Charles Williams for their stellar performance!
Two SLA Teachers Become Nationally Board Certified!
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 20:07.
Congratulations to SLA Humanities teacher Josh Block and SLA Spanish teacher Melanie Manuel on being recognized as Nationally Board Certified teachers. National Board Certification is an intensive process that requires deep study and a length application process. As of this most recent certification process, there are only fourteen board certified teachers in the School District of Philadelphia. Congratulations to Mr. Block and Ms. Manuel for joining this elite group!
SLA in the News!
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 14:37.
Congratulations to Matt VanKouwenberg and the Engineering classes on being recognized by CBS 3 for their work on alternative energy!
3rd Annual Ski/Board/Tube Trip!!
Submitted by Gamal Sherif on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 18:35.
3rd Annual Ski/Board/Tube Trip!!
Saturday, Feb 14, 2009
Mandatory sign-up and planning Meeting this Friday, November 21st after school
3:15pm in Ms. Thompson room (Room 211)
See Mr. Best or Mr. Sherif for more info.
A Note From Home and School President, Anne Marie Sweeney
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 21:19.
To the SLA Community,
I wanted to address the unfortunate events involving Philadelphia H&S President Greg Wade and charges which have been made against him. I want to assure all SLA Parents and Guardians that this in no way affects the SLA H&S Association. We have very little interaction with the Philadelphia H&S Association, other than paying dues. We urge you not to view SLA H&S in a bad light due to this unfortunate incident. We will continue to serve our school’s community to the best of our ability. Thank you for your continued support!!
Symposium @ The Franklin -- November 19th
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 04:01.
Unlocking the Secrets and Powers of the Brain
A Symposium
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 · 7PM Franklin Theater
The Franklin, Discover Magazine and The National Science Foundation present a fascinating symposium featuring five leading brain researchers who will debate the hottest issues in neuroscience, from controlling memory to decoding consciousness.
Moderated by award-winning journalist Carl Zimmer, panelists include:
Pizza Sale Deadline Extended
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 19:51.
The Joe Corbi pizza sale deadline has been extended to Nov. 14th. Students and parents, this is a major Home and School fundraiser, so please take part! If you need another catalog, we have them in the main office!
