Len Lipkin

Beyond the Usual Suspects II

With so many people vying for spots in the same trendy public and charter schools, it is worth considering some schools that might not be on your radar.

Len Lipkin

Public Elementary Schools Fair for Center City/SOS [EVENTS]

The South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) and the Friends of Chester Arthur are hosting a public schools fair on June 8 for neighborhood parents to learn more about local schools.

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Why I Chose Bache-Martin Elementary School: 2011-02-07 School Selection Report

Bache-Martin is on the right path and will soon be among the city's best. I hope more Fairmount parents will take a chance on this school--having involved neighborhood support will only help the school.

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Why I Chose Andrew Jackson: 2010-09-10 School Selection Report

Tell PSS and our readers about your school choice! Date Submitted: 9/10/2010 What school did you decide on? Andrew Jackson Calendar year your child entered/will enter 2010/2011 Grade your child entered/will enter kindergarten What neighborhood are you in? South Philly What schools did you consider? we tried the transfer form for meredith, mccall, greenfield, jenks; we applied to folk arts charter,...

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Why I Chose Andrew Jackson: 2010-05-24 School Selection Report

Tell PSS and our readers about your school choice! Date Submitted: 5/24/2010 What school did you decide on? Andrew Jackson Calendar year your child entered/will enter 2010/2011 Grade your child entered/will enter kindergarten What neighborhood are you in? South Philly What schools did you consider? I considered International [PSS-I think this was supposed to be Independence?] Charter School, Christopher...

Len Lipkin

Beyond the Usual Suspects

When I talk to other parents about Philadelphia public elementary schools, inevitably the same handful of schools are of interest to them.  In no particular order, they are Penn Alexander (West Philly), Greenfield (Center City), and Meredith (Queen Village).  Then there are the popular charter schools like Independence Charter (Center City), Russell Byers Charter (Center City), and Green Woods Charter...

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Why I Chose Greenfield: 2010-04-13 School Selection Report

Tell PSS and our readers about your school choice! Date Submitted: 4/13/2010 What school did you decide on? Greenfield Elementary Calendar year your child entered/will enter 2010 Grade your child entered/will enter 1st What neighborhood are you in? Center City What schools did you consider? greenfield and friends select What factors were most important to you? Location, Teacher Quality, Diversity What...

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Why I Chose Independence Charter: 2010-04-04 School Selection Report

Date Submitted: 4/4/2010 What school did you decide on? Independence Charter School Calendar year your child entered/will enter 2008 Grade your child entered/will enter Kindergarten What neighborhood are you in? East Falls What schools did you consider? All public and charter schools – Mifflin, Henry, Dobson, Cook-Wissahickon, Wissahickon Charter School, McCall, Meredith & Greenfield. What...