1. 18 S. 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215 351-7310 Fax: 215-351-7694 Tom Davidson, Principal trdavidson@philasd.org Constitution High School

2. Partnerships National Constitution Center Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Ballard Spahr Law Firm The History Channel

3. Our Commitment

4. Knowledge of History Walking Tours utilize the city’s rich history to enhance classroom learning.

5. Deliberation Students Debate and Deliberate

6. Active Citizenship Service Learning demonstrates our commitment to creating engaged and active citizens.

7. CREATING A SCHOOL GOVERNMENT GOAL: Establish a way in which students can continuously engage in the three tenets of our school and appreciate the success and challenges of governing. Executive - Principal Faculty Senate House of Students

8. School Government Students have some control over issues facing our school Focused elections on issues, committees formed Students vote on issues Legislation Campaign Financing Out-for-Lunch School Hours Dress Code Sponsored recycling program Wii Tennis Tournament Service Learning Leadership Conferences

9. 9th Grade Schedule All classes are 60 minutes The U.S. Constitution Historiography sent large number of freshman to NHD city/states/National English I, Spanish I, Physical Science, Algebra I or Geometry, Art History & Technology

10. 10th Grade Schedule All classes 60 minutes American Studies -- all year survey of pre-Colonial Era to Progressive Era English II, Spanish II, Geometry or Algebra II, Biology, Health & PE and/or Art History/Technology

11. 11th Grade Schedule All classes are 60 minutes AP US History or AP Government English III, Algebra II, Chemistry, Health & PE, Electives- Music, Journalism, Sociology, Playwriting, Constitutional Law, Economics, Psychology, Business Management, Debate

12. 12th Grade Schedule All classes are 60 minutes English 4 or AP Literature and World History or AP World History, Calculus or Discrete Math, NHD/Service Senior Project Special dual enrollment through Arcadia University Special Internships, work rosters, and community service opportunities as part of college and career planning.

13. Extra Curricular Activities Student Newspaper Student Government Mock Trial Debate Drama Tech Club Yearbook Service Learning Chess Club Peer Mediation Athletics (at Constitution and local schools) and many more!

14. Special Events Job shadowing and mentoring at Ballard Spahr Constitution Day at the NCC Halloween Dance and Haunted House Staff vs Students Turkey Bowl ML King Day of Service Graduation on the lawn of the National Constitution Center

15. 9th Grade Trips Late Fall: Washington DC Spring: New York City

16. 10th Grade Trips Late Fall: Baltimore, MD Spring: Gettysburg

17. Upperclass Trips Juniors: Washington DC Seniors: To be determined

18. Admissions Criteria Grades: As, Bs and one C Excellent Attendance Positive Behavior Record Required Essay Personal Interview See your counselor for more information and application procedures

19. Upcoming Events Come see our school for yourself! Constitution High School Open House 18 S. 7th St. (between Chestnut and Walnut) Philadelphia, PA Thursday, October 17, 6 - 7:30 pm Drexel University HS Expo 33 rd and Market Streets Saturday Nov 16, 9am-5pm

20. Final Thoughts