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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
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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”),
working 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 |