Founded in 2011, American Paradigm Schools (APS) is a nonprofit charter management organization serving four charter schools in North and Northeast Philadelphia. APS is dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners and strives to provide world-class education in the diverse communities it serves in Philadelphia. With a customized learning experience and well-balanced literacy-based education, APS schools create life-long learners and future leaders. APS schools focus on increasing student achievement, leadership excellence, family and community partnerships, and paving the way for student success in college and career. Our schools currently include: Lindley Academy Charter School, First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, Memphis Street Academy Charter School and Tacony Academy Charter School. American Paradigm Schools Inc. is a member of the Philadelphia Charters for Excellence, and its leadership serves on several regional boards and committees for educational excellence. For more information, please visit ap-schools.org
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#ICYMI Lindley Academy had a pancake breakfast fundraiser for athletic warm-up uniforms for the Cheer, Soccer, and volleyball teams. The pancakes were great, but the company was even better! Thank you to everyone who attended! 🥞
Tacony Academy students have recently been working with Wild Things Preserve to dive deep into nature and biology. Our students have been learning about biomes, living vs. non-living things, and plant biology through hands-on activities and fun group projects. From building their own biome dioramas and working together on felt board games to observing live millipedes, isopods, and even a land crab named Herman —they are fully immersed in this incredible learning experience! The school is also making strides in sustainability with a new hydroponic setup and a growing wildlife area featuring a pool, bird bath, wild bee house, and bird feeder (coming soon). We can’t wait to see what they learn next!
All #APSchools have participated in the school safety tour, and 1,200 of our scholars have committed to avoiding gun violence and resolving conflicts peacefully. #TaconyAcademyCharter School concluded Shania B.’s school safety tour for #AmericanParadigmSchools and welcomed the visit with a showcase of some amazing artwork and jammed along with an unexpected special guest—the Philadelphia 76ers drumline, the Sixersstixers! We couldn’t be prouder of our students. Thank you, Shania Bennett, for visiting our schools and for your impactful work! City of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker
#LindleyAcademyCharterSchool continued the school safety tour this week with Shania B., a youth advocate for the City of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office! Our scholars welcomed our guests with a cheer, the Lindley Academy pledge, and roar. Shania led the students in the pledge, asking them to commit to solving altercations with words and avoid using firearms to settle disputes, furthering our school community’s dedication to safety and commitment to reducing gun violence in our schools and communities.
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#MemphisStreetAcademy hosted the second stop on the Philadelphia Safety Tour, where students, staff, and community members learned about valuable resources to reduce gun violence in our schools. To welcome youth advocate for the City of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office, Shania B., #MSA’s cheerleading team showed her their school spirit with a cheer! We are extremely proud of our students and grateful to Shania for visiting our schools this week! Together, we can reduce the amount of gun violence Philadelphia students experience every day.
First Philadelphia Charter School proudly launched the #PhiladelphiaSafetyTour with an inspiring event! Students gave a warm welcome to Shania B., a passionate youth advocate from the City of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's office, alongside powerful performances from our orchestra, band, and choir. The event not only energized our school but also equipped students with crucial resources to help combat gun violence. #APS schools will be taking part in this impactful initiative all week, proving that together, we can create safer, stronger communities!
Our students at Lindley Academy Charter an American Paradigm School got an inside look at anesthesiology — how to keep patients safe and pain-free during medical procedures. Doctors with the American Society of Anesthesiologists were there for a back-to-school event explaining their specialty. Check out this amazing video and article. https://lnkd.in/eJFFqMCv
Violence has no place in our schools, and we need your help to ensure a peaceful, respectful environment for all students. We’ve asked our students to take the #StudentPledge, committing to resolve conflicts peacefully on and off of school grounds. Let’s stand together for the safety and well-being of our children. Share this post or comment with a 💙 to show your support!
To mark an exciting conclusion to their #HispanicHeritageMonth celebrations, Tacony Academy Charter School hosted a special concert and performance featuring its 9th-12th grade students. There was a live instrumental concert and vibrant Hispanic-inspired dance routines from Los Bomberos de la Calle, offering a tribute to the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This event is an integral part of Tacony's ongoing commitment to celebrating the diverse backgrounds of its students and honoring the legacies of Hispanic Americans. Thank you to 6abc WPVI-TV Philadelphia for highlighting our program!