Science Leadership Academy

Learn • Create • Lead

About SLA

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.

For more info, check out our Mission Statement, Curriculum, and Admissions pages.

SLA's Science Teachers
SLA's First Graduating Class
Bill Gates visits SLA

Congratulations to the 2012 FIBOT Winners!

Posted by Chris Lehmann on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 10:27 am

Congratulations to the 2012 Franklin Institute Board of Trustee Scholarship Winners!

Luna Frank-Fischer
Dia Johnson
Jeff Kessler
Natalie Sanchez
Marina Stuart
Whitney Washington

Thank you to The Franklin Institute Board of Trustees for their generous support of SLA students and thank you to all the SLA students who applied. Congratulations!

Science Leadership Academy

Learn • Create • Lead

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Field Day

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Last Day for Students

Congratulations to the 2012 FIBOT Winners!