18 S. 7th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106Phone: 215 351-7310Fax: 215-351-7694Tom Davidson, Principaltrdavidson@philasd.org

Constitution High School

Partnerships

• National Constitution Center

• Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

• Ballard Spahr Law Firm

• The History Channel

Our Commitment

Knowledge of History

Walking Tours utilize the city’s rich history to enhance classroom learning.

Deliberation

Students Debate and Deliberate

Active Citizenship

Service Learning demonstrates our commitment to creating engaged and active citizens.

CREATING A SCHOOL GOVERNMENT CREATING A SCHOOL GOVERNMENT

GOAL:Establish a way in which students can continuously engage in the three tenets of our school and appreciate the success and challenges of governing.

• Executive - Principal• Faculty Senate• House of Students

School Government Students have some control over issues facing our school

Focused elections on issues, committees formedStudents vote on issuesLegislation

Campaign FinancingOut-for-Lunch School Hours Dress Code

Sponsored recycling program Wii Tennis Tournament Service Learning Leadership Conferences

9th Grade Schedule• All classes are 56 minutes The U.S. Constitution

Historiographysent large number of freshman to NHD city/states/National

• English I, Spanish I, Physical Science, Algebra I or Algebra II, Art History & Technology

10th Grade Schedule• All classes 56 minutes• African American History• English II, Spanish II, Algebra II or Geometry,

Biology, Health & PE.

11th Grade Schedule• All classes are 56 minutes• AP US History or AP Government • English III, Geometry, Chemistry,

Health & PE, Electives- Music, Journalism, Spanish III, AP Spanish, Playwriting, Constitutional Law, Economics, Psychology, Mock Trial, Debate, More

12th Grade Schedule• All classes are 56 minutes• English 4 or AP Literature, World

History, Pre-Calculus or Discrete Math, NHD/Service Senior Project

• Special dual enrollment through Arcadia University

• Special Internships, work rosters, and community service opportunities as part of college and career planning.

Extra Curricular Activities

• Student Newspaper• Student Government• Mock Trial• Debate• Drama• Tech Club• Yearbook• Service Learning• Chess Club • Peer Mediation• Athletics (at Constitution and local

schools) and many more!

Special Events• Job shadowing and mentoring at Ballard

Spahr• Constitution Day at the NCC• Halloween Dance and Haunted House• Staff vs Students Turkey Bowl• ML King Day of Service• Graduation on the lawn of the National

Constitution Center

9th Grade TripsLate Fall: Washington DC

Spring: New York City

10th Grade Trips

Late Fall: Baltimore, MD

Spring: Gettysburg

Upperclass TripsJuniors: Washington DC

Seniors: To be determined

Admissions Criteria

Grades: As, Bs and one C

Excellent Attendance

Positive Behavior Record

Required Essay

Personal InterviewSee your counselor for more information and application procedures

Upcoming Events

FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 & 18 – HS FAIRDREXEL UNIVERSITY

THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 – ConHigh Open House, 6:00 pm

Final Thoughts