District+Links+and+Info

=District Information= = = This page provides District announcements as well as information about who to contact regarding services and resources in the school District of Philadelphia.


 * Budgets, Plans and Performance**
 * **The latest District Budge**t Information at []. (jcohen 5/5)
 * **Imagine 2014 (Final) plan** document at the following link: [] . (jcohen 5/2)
 * report cards on all of the schools [|http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/ offices/a/accountability/ graphs--reports/annual-reports]
 * 2007 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Data File Report - This is a report provided by Joe Ferguson of the School Reform Commission. It shows the AYP status of every school in the District. [|**AYPList.pdf**]
 * Report Card for all of the schools in the District of Philadelphia. [|**AYPList.pdf**], [|**AYP_Target.pdf**]


 * Parent & Community Resource Center -** The center provides meeting spaces, computer, and valuable resources for parents.
 * Contact Madison Jordan at mwjordan@philasd.org or 215-400-5980 to schedule your next meeting.
 * The parent & community resource center is located at room 114 at the School District of Philadelphia at 440 Noth Broad Street.


 * Who do I contact for?** This is an important document brought to you by Dr. Cassandra Jones, Chief of Academic Affairs. http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/uploads/WG/-p/WG-p_0t8tKc1tZClml9lkQ/CAO-Directory.pdf
 * FamilyNet - this is a website that allows parents to view their child's grades and test scores. Contact Jay Cohen to schedule a presentation at your school familynet@phila.k12.pa.us or call 215-400-5099 [|SchoolNet9.pdf] [|FamiliaNet.pdf]
 * Free Technology Classes [|Free Tech Parent Classes (2).pdf] Technology Classes
 * **The Parent and Community Resource Center** officially opens on Wednesday, January 28th. Stop in or call 215-400-PCRC (7272).
 * Free Printable Worksheets: [|http://www. superteacherworksheets.com]
 * PSSA Schedule 2009 at PSSASchedule09


 * Participating in the Schools**
 * Criminal Records Checks and Child Abuse Clearances are required for volunteers who are in the schools regularly and often. The total cost is $20.00 ($10.00 each). The FBI clearance is NOT required for parent volunteers.
 * __Implementation Plan for 2008-2009 School Improvement Planning Process __


 * District Staff**
 * **A particular school or region**: http://www.philasd.org/regions/regional_schools_final.pdf
 * **Special Education Directors and Case Managers**: Special Ed Directors
 * **Regional Assistant Superintendents.** Assistant Superintendents
 * **Parent Hotline to the Superintendents office** - 215-400-6161.
 * **The Parent Connection** is a very valuable document for parents published by the School District of Philadelphia. It covers policies such as attendance and school choice. It also provides parents a list of parent organizations and information about graduation. [|http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/parents/parentconnection/parentconnection.pdf]|http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/parents/parentconnection.pdf]]
 * **Office of Parent, Family, and Community Relations.** http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/parents
 * **The SMART (Saturday Morning Alternative Reach and Teach) Program** is a two- to four-week Saturday program for K-12 students who commit Level I violations of the [|Code of Student Conduct]. The following website will help parents better understand why students are enrolled in this program: http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/t/otae/programs--services/smart-program
 * **For General Questions** contact the District's Call Center at 215-400-4000.
 * **The Acting Special Education Director for the High School Region** is Nancy Erskine, with Linda Williams as her support. Their contact information are: Nancy Erskine nerskine@philasd.org 215-400-6070 Linda Williams lwilliams@philasd.org 215-400-6088 submitted by Cecelia Thompson (2/10 falvarado)
 * Elementary, Middle & High School Student Information about Transferring http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/students/voluntarytransfers.html


 * Title 1**
 * Title 1: Notes from the Community Engagement Task Force Meeting from October 21, 2008 [|Notes from Groups 102108.pdf]


 * Safety**
 * Does your school have a clearly visible safety plan near the front door of your school? It should also have a parent on it. Call Sandra Hollie at 215-951-7892 or email safetynet@phila.k12.pa.us.
 * Safety incident? Call 215-400-SAFE (7233) 24 hours a day.
 * **School District Safety & Hotline call 215-400-SAFE (7233).** School Climate and Safety is responsible for developing procedures that keep the school safe. For example, this office is responsible for the lock-down procedure. Another part of the office is responsible for the School Police. Actual discipline procedures are handled by another district office. Office contact information is 215-951-7892 at Germantown High School or email safetynet@phila.k12.pa.us. This office holds a meeting that invites parents on the 3rd Monday of every month.


 * Zero Tolerance Letter**. Here’s a link to the letter being sent to parents on expulsions. [] students/ ZeroToleranceLetter10-08.pdf Have you received this letter in your child's backpack?


 * How do I find, select and pay for child care? T**he CCIS Parent Resource and Referral (R&R) Department maintains information on local child care facilities and community resources to help parents search for an appropriate arrangement for their child. [|http://www.philadelphiachildcare.org]