About Us
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SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

 

 

Located in the borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Sankofa Academy is a FREE public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 10.
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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.

 

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REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT

Now Enrolling for Grades 5-10

for the 2008-2009 School Year.

 

 

 

 

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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

 

 

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CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes begin  September 2, 2008  -

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

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

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GOVERANCE STRUCTURE

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

 

 

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For More Information Contact:

610-696-0333

or Email:

sankofa.academy@yahoo.com