About Us

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Located in the borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Sankofa Academy is a FREE public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 12.

VISION:

To empower children to take charge of their own education

and develop as world-class scholars in an environment of

artistry and cultural reflection.

MISSION:

To develop in each student a love of learning by providing a holistic

education that includes critical and creative thinking, artistic

expression and positive character development (through the

principles of Nguzo Saba & MAAT) - combined with

a rigorous language arts, math, science and technology

curriculum.

REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT

Now Enrolling for Grades 5-12

for the 2011-2012 School Year.

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

 

• Language Arts, Math, Science &  Social Science
• Computer Science/Technology: computers, film & videography
• Arts: (visual and performing): art, dance, drama, drumming,music, poetry, and script writing

CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes begin  August 29, 2012:

School Hours: 
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday) 
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (selected Saturdays)

GOAL

To graduate academically high achieving students who

will be prepared to further their education and will be

poised to effectively take their place in society as world leaders

OBJECTIVES

Objective 1: 

Prepare students to meet or exceed proficient levels of
performance in reading, mathematics and writing as
measured by PSSAs, TerraNovas, SATs.

Objective 2: 

Create a culturally reflective educational environmet where
students assume and take responsibility for their actions.

Objective 3: 

Implement culturally relevant instructional practices that
take into account student's prior knowledge and learning
style differences.

Objective 4: 

Engage parents and community in entire life of the school.

GOVERANCE STRUCTURE

Board of Trustees (i.e., Wazuri—“Council of Elders”),
working in collaboration with several ad-hoc and/or advisory committees.

For More Information Contact:

610-696-0333

or Email:

sankofa.academy@yahoo.com