About SLA

Science Leadership Academy is an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on 21st-century learning that opened its doors on September 7, 2006. SLA is a pioneer in the School 2.0 movement nation-wide and, as such, is dedicated to a modern, student-centered and authentic approach to learning.

Students at SLA learn in a technology-infused, project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and reflection are emphasized in all classes.

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More information can be found by accessing our District website below.

SLA - Center City Website

Physical Address: 1482 Green St
Mailing / Shipping Address: 550 N. Broad St. - Suite 202
Philadelphia, PA 19130
phone - (215) 400-7830
fax - (215) 400-7831

Back to School Schedules: 8/25-8/27

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Welcome Back to School!

To kick off the 2025-2026 school year, we’re beginning with modified schedule days on Monday and Tuesday. We will start following our usual schedule on Wednesday, but with an additional Advisory session after classes.

MONDAY, 8/25 – Have a wonderful first day!

08:15-10:20 Advisory

10:25-11:15 A1 Band

11:20-12:10 X1 Band (first lunch)

12:10-01:00 Y1 Band (second lunch)

01:05-01:55 B1 Band

02:00-02:50 C1 Band

02:55-03:45 D1 Band

TUESDAY, 8/26

08:15-08:45 Advisory

08:50-09:40 E1 Band

09:45-10:45 A2 Band

10:50-11:50 Y2 Band

11:55-12:55 X2 Band

01:00-02:00 B2 Band

02:05-03:05 C2 Band

WEDNESDAY, 8/27

08:15-09:20 D2 Band

09:25-10:30 E2 Band

10:35-11:40 A1 Band

11:45-12:50 B1 Band

12:50-01:25 Lunch

01:30-03:00 Advisory (12th in auditorium)

The traditional SLA schedule (linked below) resumes on Thursday, 8/28.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MRks1HBB2_-X9QcBWCQreroVYcnXShal/view?usp=sharing

Friday, 5/9, Half Day Schedule

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Due to the School District of Philadelphia half day for Staff Professional Development, SLA will follow the below schedule on Friday, 5/9:

08:15-08:55 B2 Band

09:00-09:40 C2 Band

09:45-10:25 X2/Y2 Band class

10:30-11:10 D2 Band

11:15-11:55 E2 Band

12:00-12:30 Lunch/Dismissal

4/11 Earth Day Schedule

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Due to an Earth Day assembly and workshops at the end of the day, SLA will follow the below schedule on Friday, 4/11:

Friday, 4/11:

08:15-08:55 B2 Band

09:00-09:40 C2 Band

09:45-10:25 D2 Band

10:30-11:10 E2 Band

11:15-11:55 Y2 Band

12:00-12:40 X2 Band

12:45-03:05 Earth Day Assembly/Workshops

Q3 Conference Half-Day Schedules: 3/27 & 3/28

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Due to the School District of Philadelphia half-days for conferences, SLA will follow the below schedules on Thursday, 3/27 and Friday, 3/28:

Thursday, 3/27:

08:15-08:55 C1 Band

09:00-09:40 D1 Band

09:45-10:25 X1/Y1 Band class

10:30-11:10 E1 Band

11:15-11:55 A2 Band

12:00-12:30 Lunch/Dismissal

04:00-07:00 Advisory-Based Conferences (by appointment with Advisor)

Friday, 1/31:

08:15-08:55 B2 Band

09:00-09:40 C2 Band

09:45-10:25 X2/Y2 Band class

10:30-11:10 D2 Band

11:15-11:55 E2 Band

12:00-12:30 Lunch/Dismissal

12:30-03:30 Advisory-Based Conferences (by appointment with Advisor)

Calendar

Tuesday, August 26

Thursday, August 28

Friday, August 29

Tuesday, September 2

Wednesday, September 3

Thursday, September 4

Monday, September 8

Tuesday, September 9