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.
Frisbee Fridays start today (Sep 5, 2008).
Submitted by Gamal Sherif on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 16:24.
From Mr. Best:
"Frisbee Fridays" start today, 9/5/08. Meet in the cafe after school, or at the fields at 22nd and Ben Franklin Parkway. No experience necessary.
(And if you don't know what Ultimate Frisbee is, you definitely need to be there).
Thursday, September 4th Schedule
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 19:55.
This is the schedule for the first day of school, Thursday, September 4th, 2008.
[Click "Read More" to see the schedule.]
Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Fri, 08/15/2008 - 12:29.
There will be Girls' Volleyball tryouts on Tuesday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. at Ben Franklin High School. Incoming 9th graders are encouraged to try out for the team. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Hirschfield at khirschfield [at] scienceleadership.org.
Penn InnoWorks 2008 -- Opportunity for Incoming 9th Graders!
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Mon, 08/11/2008 - 18:44.
Last summer, the University of Pennsylvania Chapter of InnoWorks hosted a group of 42 students from local schools including the Science Leadership Academy, FACTS, Penn Alexander, and Mariana Bracetti. The program was a wonderful success, and this summer, we hope to continue the tradition of spreading a passion for science and learning.
Summer Reading Assignments
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 19:48.
The 9th Grade Summer Reading Assignment -- House of the Scorpion -- can be found here.
The 10th and 11th Grade Summer Reading Assignments are attached to this entry.
Summer Institute
Submitted by Christopher D. Lehmann on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 19:41.
Seeing Ourselves/Seeing the City
An Expedition into 9th Grade
Summer Institute Dates and Times: August 18th – August 22nd
9:00 am – 1:00 p.m. - bring a lunch
