WELCOME!

Throughout this school year, SCH's admissions office is offering information sessions in-person and online for those interested in applying for the 2022-2023 school year. We will discuss the admissions timeline, meet current faculty & administration, and learn how SCH differs as an academic platform that prepares the next generation for the world beyond SCH.

in-person tours & virtual sessions

For our small, in-person* tours, please register in advance for inquiries interested in the 2022-2023 school year. At this time, we are not accepting walk-ins. Our small, group events are limited in size. Masks, social distancing, and registration is required. NOTE: These sessions* may happen virtually should COVID restrictions and City of Philadelphia and CDC guidelines change.

If you have already submitted an application for the 2022-2023 school year, private tours are offered.

Lower School - Register Now

November 19 | 11:45 AM-12:15 PM (virtual)

December 7 | 8:30-9:30 AM (in-person)*

Register below and learn more about Lower School with Head of Lower School Douglas Wainwright and Admissions Director of Lower School Julie Romain.

All in-person sessions require masks indoors, are limited sizes, and request that visitors remain socially distanced while in school. Guidelines, directions, and safety instructions will be sent to registered families before the event. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom (and login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before).

*NOTE: In-person sessions may happen virtually should COVID restrictions, City of Philadelphia, and CDC guidelines change.*

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Hosted By

JULIE ROMAIN

DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

jromain@sch.org

DOUGLAS WAINWRIGHT

HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

dwainwright@sch.org

Middle School - Register Now

Oct & Nov sessions are FULL | please see the below "Specialty Sessions"
December 8 | 8:30-9:30 AM (in-person)*

Register below and learn more about Middle School with Head of Middle School Meadow Pepino and Admissions Director of Middle School Allison Gatter.

All in-person sessions for October are FULL. In-person events require masks indoors, are limited sizes, and request that visitors remain socially distanced while in school. Guidelines, directions, and safety instructions will be sent to registered families before the event. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom (and login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before).

*NOTE: In-person sessions may happen virtually should COVID restrictions, City of Philadelphia, and CDC guidelines change.*

Register Now

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Hosted By

ALLISON GATTER

DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

agatter@sch.org

MEADOW PEPINO

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

mpepino@sch.org

Upper School - Register Now

Check out our "Speciality Sessions" below that speak to the SCH experience.

All Upper School fall sessions are at capacity. Walk-ins will not be allowed. Please email Maggie Baker, mbaker@sch.org, to be placed on a waitlist for the 2022-2023 admissions season.

All in-person sessions require masks indoors, are limited sizes, and request that visitors remain socially distanced while in school. Guidelines, directions, and safety instructions will be sent to registered families before the event. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom (and login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before).

*NOTE: In-person sessions may happen virtually should COVID restrictions, City of Philadelphia, and CDC guidelines change.*

Hosted By

Carlee D'AMATO

Director of UPPER
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

cdamato@sch.org

Explore Upper School

Specialty Sessions: November & December 2021

These specialty, virtual informational sessions are open to all applicants looking to apply to Lower, Middle & Upper School. We are featuring the following SCH-specific programs: Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Robotics & Engineering, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Athletics and the Arts.

Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership - Nov 4, 6PM

Thursday, November 4 | 6:00-6:45 PM (virtual)

Register below and learn more about our Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership with Director of the CEL, Ed Glassman and a group of current student entrepreneurs.

This session will be held via Zoom. Login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before the event.

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Hosted By

ED GLASSMAN

Director of Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

eglassman@sch.org

Student Entrepreneurs

About this Session:

At SCH, entrepreneurship is an approach to problem solving from pre-k all the way through grade 12. The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) prioritizes the development of four key traits that comprise the entrepreneurial mindset: opportunity seeking, creative problem solving, resiliency, and resourcefulness. Equipped with this mindset, our students take on interesting challenges rooted in their passions and graduate with a competitive advantage. Joining the Director of CEL are a variety of students who are bringing commercial, non-profit, and technology-based startups to life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SCH - Nov 9, 6PM

Tuesday, November 9 | 6:00-6:45 PM (virtual)

Register below and hear from our Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Rayna Guy, along with special guests from our community (students, parents, faculty, and administration).

This session will be held via Zoom. Login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before the event. Please submit your questions in advance.

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Hosted By

RAYNA GUY

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

rguy@sch.org

Explore
Diversity, Equity, &
Inclusion at SCH

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

About this session:

At SCH, diversity is a core value. Our faculty, students, and leadership work hard to curate brave spaces and to ensure that every member of the SCH community feels seen and valued. We stimulate meaningful discussions, and encourage students and adults-alike to show up, engage, and affect positive change. During this info session, you will hear from our Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Rayna Guy, along with special guests from our community (students, parents, faculty, and administration).

Athletics - Nov 15, 6PM

Monday, November 15 | 6:00-6:30 PM (virtual)

Register below and learn more about our SCH Blue Devils Athletics program with Athletic Director Dave Wilson and Athletic Liaison to Admissions, football coach & upper school history teacher Rick Knox.

This session will be held via Zoom. Login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before the event.

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Hosted By

rick knox

Athletic liasion to admissions | history teacher | head football coach

rknox@sch.org

Athletics at SCH

About this session:

With 6 Inter-Ac championships, 4 state titles, and 143 players recognized as all-conference athletes within the last 3 years, SCH prides itself on excellence and sportsmanship. The goal of our athletic program is to provide each student-athlete with a sense of affiliation, motivation and accomplishment by balancing challenge and demand with coaching and encouragement. Please join Athletic Director, Dave Wilson, and Athletic Liaison to Admissions, Rick Knox, to learn more about SCH's Athletic Program. Coach Knox and Coach Wilson will be joined by current student-athletes, who are excited to share their SCH Blue Devil pride.

Robotics & Engineering - Nov 16, 6PM

Tuesday, November 16 | 6:00-6:45 PM (virtual)

Register below and learn more about our Robotics & Engineering Program with Department Chair Peter Randall and our Team 1218 Upper School Robotics Team.

This session will be held via Zoom. Login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before the event.

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Hosted By

Peter Randall (left)

Chair of Robotics & Engineering Department

prandall@sch.org

Robotics mentors:
James Martin (c)
Alissa sperling (r)

Robotics at SCH

About this session:

With 16 robotics teams (2 Upper School, 6 Middle School, and 8 Lower School), SCH provides an unparalleled depth of experience, inspiring students to pursue their passions in physics, robotics & engineering. Tune in for a captivating explanation of what it means to live, breathe, learn robotics & engineering at SCH from our seasoned and celebrity faculty, Peter Randall, Chair of the Robotics & Engineering Department and a few of his Team 1218 high school robotics students.

Arts & New Media - Dec 2, 6PM

Thursday, December 2 | 6:00-6:45 PM (virtual)

Register below and learn more about our Arts & New Media with Associate Director of Arts and New Media, Dr. Megan Monaghan, and a group of current Arts and New Media students.

This session will be held via Zoom. Login information will be emailed to registered guests the day before the event.

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Hosted By

MEGAN MONAGHAN

Associate Director of
THE ARTS & NEW MEDIA

mmonaghan@sch.org

Arts & New Media

About this Session:

Fueled by the passions of our students, SCH's Arts and New Media Department provides an extensive and ever-growing list of creative opportunities from pre-k through high school. Students are taught skills woven around artistic principles, concepts, and habits that grow in complexity from year over year.

In this session, you will hear from our Upper School students as well as the Director about the ways in which art integrates into our student's curriculum. From performing arts (i.e. Players!) to new media (i.e. design & fabrication!), there is something for every art-lover at SCH Academy.

Questions?

If you have questions about previous info sessions, upcoming events, admissions timeline, or where to start, please contact Maggie Baker (mbaker@sch.org) or call 215-247-7007 to speak with our Admissions Coordinator.

Last year's info sessions are available to watch! Just scroll to the bottom of this page to see the "2020 Info Session Recordings".

Ready to APPLY?

We've got you covered! Our Admissions Team is ready to introduce you to all that SCH Academy has to offer in a safe and welcoming way as we prepare for the 2021/2022 academic year. If you're interested in diving deeper and starting the admissions process, please complete our Inquiry Form for a copy of our brochure or start our Application Process.

Admissions Team

We are here to answer all your questions whether they are general or more specific (from "what makes a single-sex education?" to "how many art electives can my 10th grader take?"). A member of the Admissions Team can also help connect you to a parent or student ambassador who is familiar with your academic and extracurricular passions and pursuits.

DAVID RAUCH

Director of ADMISSIONS
& ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

drauch@sch.org

Maggie Baker

ADMISSIONS
COORDINATOR

mbaker@sch.org

CARLEE D'AMATO

DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

cdamato@sch.org

KATY FRIEDLAND

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS OUTREACH

kfriedland@sch.org

ALLISON GATTER

Director of MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

agatter@sch.org

RICHARD KNOX

ADMISSIONS
ATHLETICS LIAison

history faculty

rknox@sch.org

JULIE ROMAIN

DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

jromain@sch.org

MURIELLE TELEMAQUE

ADMISSIONS office
data manager

Financial aid manager

mtelemaque@sch.org

There is literally no where else that does this. There is no [other] version of CEL. Even in my college search process as a senior, I have not seen one thing that rivals the freedom that we have in CEL [...] At the beginning of every semester I sit down with Mr. Glassman and we develop my own grading rubric. It's so special. And because of the great mentors and guidance that we have, there are so many different connections that we have access to. Basically, we are able to utilize all of our resources, and have incredible advocates. Even if someone put out a program like CEL, it wouldn't be the same because we have such great faculty and guidance.

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Admissions Events

WELCOME!

in-person tours & virtual sessions

Specialty Sessions: November & December 2021

Questions?

Ready to APPLY?

Admissions Team

DAVID RAUCH

Director of ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Maggie Baker

ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

CARLEE D'AMATO

DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

KATY FRIEDLAND

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS OUTREACH

ALLISON GATTER

Director of MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

RICHARD KNOX

ADMISSIONS ATHLETICS LIAison

history faculty

JULIE ROMAIN

DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

MURIELLE TELEMAQUE

ADMISSIONS office data manager

Financial aid manager

2020 INFO SESSION recordings

Director of ADMISSIONS
& ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSIONS
COORDINATOR

ADMISSIONS
ATHLETICS LIAison

ADMISSIONS office
data manager