FACTS Mural by Jessica Mark
Big News! FACTS ranked Number One among K-8 schools in Philadelphia for the 2013-14 year on the Philadelphia School District’s new School Progress Report.
I feel we don’t need a formula to know we are doing good work. Every day I see the joy in children’s faces and the learning that goes on here. . . But it does feel good to be validated!
These days, high stakes tests and budget cuts are driving more and more schools to do away with art and music. The pressure for schools to perform well on tests leads many to focus only on academics. But here at FACTS, we take time for children to learn about how to take care of their communities, to take pride in themselves, to sing and make art.
I hope that our high ranking by the School District will help make the argument for the importance of practices that make FACTS so special, such as:
- Putting effort into building a strong school community;
- Affirming students’ cultures and identities;
- Creating time and space for staff reflection and collaborative practice;
- Balancing the academic and social development of students;
- Setting high expectations for students with a rigorous and engaging curriculum;
- Caring for the growth and progress of the whole child.
Thank you so much for all your support, and thank you for providing the space and conditions to create such a safe, warm learning environment for all. I am genuinely grateful to be part of this community. Congratulations to all!
Sincerely,
Principal Pheng
For more information, see the School Progress Report (SPR).
Great News!!!
The National Charter School Resource Center recently highlighted FACTS in a multi-media case study. Click here to read the case study and watch the videos!
A copy of FACTS’ Draft Comprehensive Plan (7/1/14 to 6/30/17) is now available.
Please click here to read the PDF.