Mission and Vision

“How do we learn?”

“What can we create?”

“What does it mean to lead?”

These three essential questions form the basis of instruction at the Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLA-MS), a School District middle school opening in September 2016. SLA-MS is built on the notion that inquiry is the very first step in the process of learning. Developed in partnership with Drexel University and its commitment to inquiry-based science, SLA-MS provides a vigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA-MS learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes.

The structure of the Science Leadership Academy Middle School reflects its core values, with longer class periods to allow for more laboratory work in science classes and performance-based learning in all classes. In addition, students will have weekly opportunities to work with University and Community partners, as well as with The Academy of Natural Sciences.

At SLA-MS, learning is not just something that happens from 8:15am to 3:20pm, but a continuous process that expands beyond the four walls of the classroom into every facet of our lives.

School Selection Information

On Thursday September 29th the School District School Selection Portal will open for the 2017-2018 School Selection Process. You can access the portal at https://www.philasd.org/login/

Back to School

Posted by Timothy Boyle on

Dear Families of Science Leadership Academy Middle School Students:

Welcome back to the 2016-2017 school year! I hope that this letter finds you well and that you have all been enjoying your summer thus far. In addition to welcoming everyone “back to school”, I want to provide you with some important information regarding the upcoming school year.

The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Our school day is from 8:15 until 3:20. Students who receive transpasses from SEPTA are responsible for getting to school on the first day themselves. They will receive their transpasses during the day on September 7th to go home.

Please be mindful that students are expected and required to attend school each day on time. Breakfast will be provided in the Lunchroom from 7:45-8:10. It is imperative that you stress the importance of being on time to your child.

I look forward to seeing you all at our “Back to School Night” on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 5:00PM. We have a great deal of information to share with you about some exciting programs and offerings that we have for our students.

For more information you can visit Science Leadership Academy Middle School on the web at: slamiddle.org

Respectfully Yours, Timothy M. Boyle, Founding Principal

Location

Posted by Marcie Hull on

We are pleased to announce that we identified a temporary space for SLA-MS while the planned new school building is under development. SLA-MS will operate at the Dornsife Center at Drexel, located at 36th and Spring

We Are Hiring!

Posted by Marcie Hull on

Are you interested in joining the founding faculty at SLA-MS? We are hiring for the following positions

4 5th grade teachers

1 special education teacher

1 counselor

1 technology or art teacher

Please submit your resume to

hiring@slamiddle.org

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