PHILADELPHIA SENIOR SCHOOL
Our Philosophy
The Philadelphia School’s progressive educational approach has deep thinking, innovation, and agency as its guiding principles. We encourage children to explore and push the boundaries of possibility to fulfill their academic, social, and civic potential. We approach learning through inquiry, projects, and community. Core values and new research inform the school’s program and pedagogical practices. Our interdisciplinary, theme-based approach provides the foundation for mastering academics and prepares students for the challenges they will face in the future.
We address specifically how young students develop intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Through our commitment to diversity, we seek to nurture each student’s moral compass, sense of personal integrity, and respect for individuality. Learning in the city, country, and classroom affirms our founders’ goal of educating children to become responsible and active stewards of the urban and natural environments.
We’re in this together.
Strong bonds, partnerships and idea sharing is at the heart of the Philadelphia Senior School experience where deep connections and lifelong friendships develop among our students, parents, staff and employers. Everyone who walks through the doors at Philadelphia Senior School contributes in so many ways showing their care of our school and another. Our community truly thrives when each member plays an active role. At Philadelphia Senior School, we’re in this together.
School-Home Partnerships
Community is evident in the reciprocal school-home partnership that is formed between teachers, learners and their families.
Student Relationships
We pride ourselves on our close student community, where learners develop friendships and support one another in their academic and social emotional growth.
Teaching Community
We have an extraordinary team of educators and administrators who step up every day to elevate the wonder and joy of our learners.