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.
Congratulations to the SLA Cross-Country Team!
Submitted by Jillian Gierke on Tue, 10/14/2008 - 00:59.
The SLA Cross-Country team competed in it's first official Public and Catholic League Championship on Friday, October 10th! In the Varsity race, Alison Campbell finished 8th out of 120 runners and received honors for her top 20 finish.
We have our last regular season meet this Tuesday, October 14th, and finish up the season on Saturday, October 25th, with the District Championships, where teams and individuals compete for positions in the PA State Cross-Country Championships.
Principal Lehmann: Recognized for ASCD Award!
Submitted by Gamal Sherif on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 13:18.
Congratulations to Christopher D. Lehmann! He has received official recognition for the prestigious Outstanding Young Educator Award, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). This annual award recognizes the contributions of educators across the US. From the ASCD:
Congratulations! You have been selected to move forward to the next phase of the selection process for the 2009 ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA) Program. The selection committee was impressed by your personal statement and would like to conduct a video interview with you before selecting the final cadre of honorees and the Outstanding Young Educator Award recipients.
HPV Vaccines: Issues, Lessons, and Public Confidence in Vaccines
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 17:39.
Thursday, October 30 - 7:00PM
Franklin Theater at The Franklin Institute
SLA Teachers In Education Week
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 01:48.
SLA History teachers Gamal Sherif and Joshua Block were featured in the national publication Education Week in a story, "Historic Election and New Tech Tools Yield Promising Vistas for Learning " talking about how the SLA history teachers are using the 21st century tools to examine the Presidental election. Be sure to read!
Lunch Lecture Series Begins -- Oct. 7th
Submitted by Melanie Manuel on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 02:27.
CATA (the Farmworkers Support Committee) will be coming to present on the HIV/AIDS services they provide to migrant farmworkers in the area on the following dates. They are a partner of AIDS Fund who organizes the AIDS Walk.
The money SLA raises for the AIDS Walk will go directly towards the work CATA does around HIV/AIDS (education, prevention, testing, counseling). Come find out exactly how CATA will use the money you raise to benefit their HIV/AIDS programs.
Tuesday, October 7
Room 207
Lunch #1 11:05-11:40
Lunch #2 12:10-12:45
Join the SLA Team for AIDS Walk Philly!
Submitted by Melanie Manuel on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 17:06.
AIDS WALK Philly
Sunday, October 19
9AM-12PM
Come join SLA's AIDS Walk team in raising money for HIV/AIDS services in Philadelphia and walking 10K on a beautiful fall morning. Bring family and friends! The more, the merrier!
Meet at 7:30AM at the Team Check-in tent in front of Art Museum for our team photo and to get your AIDS Walk t-shirt (if you raise the $45 minimum).
Pick up fundraising forms in front of Señorita Manuel's room (207) or download here:
www.aidswalkphilly.org
We are Team #0079 Subteam #03
Questions? Contact Señorita Manuel.
¡Sí, se puede!
Girls Volleyball Wins Its Fourth in a Row!
Submitted by Kaloni Baylor on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 04:29.
Today, in an extremely close game against Parkway Center City, the Rockets suceeded with another victory. The team played with with great teamwork and determination to beat a strong Parkway squad. Playing the best out of five, the Rockets needed a fifth game before pulling together and taking the win. Great Job girls!
Come support the Girls Volleyball team at their next game -- Thursday Sept. 25th at Central High School.
Schedule for 10th and 11th Grade Back to School Night
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Thu, 09/18/2008 - 21:37.
Here is the schedule for the 10th and 11th Grade Back to School Night
6:00 - 6:30 -- Welcome / Home and School
6:40 - 6:50 -- A Band
6:55 - 7:05 -- B Band
7:10 - 7:20 -- C Band
7:25 - 7:35 -- D Band
7:40 - 7:50 -- E Band
7:55 - 8:05 -- X / Y Band
Back to School Night -- 9th Grade Parents
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:19.
We hope to see everyone at the first Home and School Association Meeting / 9th Grade Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:00 pm! The schedule is as follows:
6:00 - 6:30 -- Parent / Advisory Pot Luck Dinner
6:30 - 7:00 -- Home and School Mtg
7:05 - 7:15 -- A Band
7:20 - 7:30 -- B Band
7:35 - 7:45 -- C Band
7:50 - 8:00 -- D Band
8:05 - 8:15 -- E Band
8:20 - 8:30 -- X Band
8:35 - 8:45 -- Y Band
Mr. Kay Writes for The New York Times Online!
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:50.
Mr. Kay -- SLA Teacher Extraordinaire -- is writing for the New York Times Online Education Blog "Lesson Plans." Be sure to read his first entry, Teaching Without a Script. Congratulations, Mr. Kay!
