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The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School (MCSCS) is a charter school serving students in grades 1–12 in 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]
| Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School | |
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| Address | |
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447 N Broad Street , 19123 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°57′40″N 75°09′42″W / 39.961077°N 75.161633°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Charter |
| Established | 1999 |
| CEEB code | 393327 |
| Principal | Andre Glenn, Lonnie Diggs |
| CAO | Veronica Joyner |
| Staff | 63[1] |
| Teaching staff | 66[1] |
| Grades | 1–12 |
| Enrollment | 1020 (as of 2016) [2] |
| Colour(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Elephant |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School (MCSCS) was established in 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Initially, the school opened its doors to over 720 students, serving grades 1 through 12. MCSCS began with an emphasis on mathematics, civics, and sciences. Over the course of four years, the school gradually expanded, adding one grade level each year until it fully encompassed all grades from 1st through 12th.[1]
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Governance
editThe 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
editThe school is located in Center City, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Extracurricular activities
editExtracurricular activities offered at the school include cheerleading, exercise, sewing, public speaking, Mock Trial, and debating and choir.[citation needed]
Athletics
editMCSCS 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 basketball team is known as the Elephants, named after the school mascot, an African Elephant. The school currently has no other athletic programs.[citation needed]
Curriculum
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- Mike Watkins (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Haifa in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
References
edit- ^ a b c "Charter Annual Report: Math Civics and Sciences CS" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Education. 2007-10-09.
- ^ "School detail for Math Civics And Sciences CS". National Center for Educational Statistics.
- ^ "Math Civics & Sciences CS School Report Card 2006–07" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- ^ Snyder, Susan (2007-07-06). "A lesson in fighting City Hall: students feed homeless despite officials' warnings". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
