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What to do if you are placed on a school’s waitlist

August 10, 2024

WWW.GREATPHILLYSCHOOLS.ORG Being placed on a waitlist for a school you really want to attend is difficult. However, there are things you can do to try and secure a seat at a school of your choice. We encourage you to be proactive and seek other options when you find yourself on a school’s waitlist. Check your…

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Applying to a public charter high school for the 2025-2026 school year

August 10, 2024

WWW.GREATPHILLYSCHOOLS.ORG There are two types of charter schools in Philadelphia: traditional and renaissance charter schools. Traditional charter schools can enroll students from any part of the city; if they receives more applications than the number of available seats in a certain grade, they offer seats through a random selection process (“lottery”). Some schools offer preferences…

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Ready for school? Here’s your ultimate back-to-school toolkit

August 10, 2024

BPT No matter how old your child is, the back-to-school transition is always exciting, busy and sometimes stressful. Moving from less scheduled summer days to a regular routine takes planning, as well as the best available tools. To ease your family’s transition, here are some useful tips and tricks to have in your toolkit from…

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