POPLAR CAMPUS SUMMER INFORMATION

August 23, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Materials Pick Up Night

Get your chromebook, get your school supplies (if ordered), get your student fare card (for Phila residents), learn about the music program with a live presentation, sign up for Yay Lunch, sign up to volunteer, tour the campus, and more! (See the Transportation section below for more information.)

August 30, 6:30 pm via Zoom | Back to School Night Meeting

Meet with the Principal to discuss student schedules, attendance and other campus policies, and more important information.

Tuesday, September 5

First Day of Classes (Summer projects are due)

TBD

Student Retreat:  Thursday, September 28th, 2023 (Additional details to come.)

Final report cards are available via your student portal  account. 

Your username is your email address. 

If you have forgotten your password, you may reset your password by going to 

cityschool.org →  click on “LOGIN” in the upper right corner  →  then click “Can’t access your account?”  → follow the on screen instructions to reset your password. 

Summer projects are due on the first day of classes, September 5, 2023.

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grades 11 (Honors)

Grade 12

BEFORE JULY 1

You may order a school supply kit for your student delivered straight to your campus click the appropriate link below. School Supply Kits must be ordered before July 1. 

LINK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY STORE

http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1178892 

• For students in grades 6 through 12, you will also need a New International Version of the Bible.  You can get your copy through Amazon and have it delivered to you at home. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=new+international+version+bible&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

• For students taking Geometry, you will also need to purchase a compass and protractor separately. You can purchase one through Amazon and have it delivered to your home. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746GRPCV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_57MRZ6XFE2E7EWXGTG9E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 

AFTER JULY 1

Please use the links below to view the school supply lists and purchase school supplies as you normally would. If using Amazon, don't forget to use Amazon Smile to help The City School raise funds. See below for additional details

• Grades 6-8

• Grades 9-12

Amazon Smile

You can support The City School while shopping on Amazon! It's Free! The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.05% of what you spend to our school each time you place an order! Invite your family and friends too!

1. Visit smile.amazon.com
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials
3. Enter The City School, Philadelphia as your designated nonprofit organization to receive donations. (You will have to select from the list of charities, so be sure to look for our school.)
4. Start shopping!
5. Add a bookmark for smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at Amazon Smile & make sure you see the Amazon Smile logo on your screen as you place your orders on Amazon.  This does not affect your Prime Membership in any way.

Don’t forget your medical forms! Medical forms need to be completed before the first day of school.  These forms include medical history, immunization record, physical and dental exams. The State of Pennsylvania requires all children entering school to be up-to-date with their immunizations.  Students who are not in compliance with the state requirements will not be permitted to enter The City School until their health requirements are up-to-date. 

(COVID-19 Vaccinations are NOT required at this time.)

Links to forms that need to be completed.

• Student Emergency/Medical Information

• Student Physical Exam Form 

• Student Dental Exam Form

• Medication Administration At School

• PIAA Physical Form (for Athletes)

NEW AND CURRENT STUDENTS: 

As we approach the beginning of the school year, we know you're anxious to know what classes you'll be taking! At this time, students in grades 6-11 do not need to complete any course selection forms. Rest assured -- more information will be coming about your schedule before school starts. 

Individual students, particularly in grade 12, should look for emails from Mrs. Conde-Rodriguez and/or Mrs. Taylor -- especially if you didn't turn in a paper course request form at the end of the school year and/or are new to the school. 

Please direct any urgent concerns to Mrs. Conde-Rodriguez (kconde-rodriguez@cityschool.org), who can help you about any major scheduling concerns.

Philadelphia Residents: 

Students,  grades 6-12,  will be issued a STUDENT FARE CARD. 

Student transpasses from Septa have been discontinued. Students will now receive student fare cards instead of transpasses. Each student (that is a Philadelphia resident) will receive ONE student fare card that they will keep for the entirety of the school year. Students are encouraged to keep their student fare card in a safe place. 

Suburban Residents:

Please check with your school district for more information. Some districts provide busing and others provide transpasses. Please note suburban districts providing transpasses will supply them directly to the student. The City School is not supplied with  transpasses or student fare cards to distribute to suburban students.

Car Riders:

If you plan to pick-up and drop-off your student, please  use the Marshall Street entrance. If your student will no longer be a car rider, or if you would prefer that your student no longer use public transportation, please let the office know. 

High School Student Drivers:

Student drivers need may park in the school lot or on the street.

Click the link below for uniform purchase guidelines. (Flynn & O’hara is the official vendor for school uniforms).  See the full uniform guide and policies at https://cityschool.org/uniforms/

• Grades 6-8

• Grades 9-12

Gently used uniforms may also be acquired through our Home and School Association free of charge. Please email homeandschool@cityschool.org to request a uniform.

Lunch will be available beginning September 12, 2022. 

Lunch is available through Yay Lunch! You must place your order each Saturday, by midnight, for the upcoming week. 

First orders should be placed no later than Saturday, September 10, 2022 by midnight.

No lunch on Friday (1/2 day at the Poplar Campus). 

To create your account or login to your existing account, go to the  link below and follow the instructions.

https://www.yaylunch.com/get-started

Parents interested in volunteering and/or chaperoning  must have their clearances on file. To obtain clearances click the links below:

Criminal History: https://epatch.state.pa.us/

Child Abuse: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

By Mail: http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/pachildhistory/index.htm

Administration

Principal | 

Office Manager | Ms. Cherie Hackett (chackett@cityschool.org)

Teachers

Mr. Kenneth Hunsberger | Math (9-12), khunsberger@cityschool.org

Mr. Rich Lindberg | English, rlindberg@cityschool.org

Ms. Felicia Mercer | Math and Science (6-8), fmercer@cityschool.org

Ms. Lydia Parsons | Chemistry, lparsons@cityschool.org

Mr. Kenyatta Rush | Athletic Director and Bible Teacher, krush@cityschool.org

Mr. Ian Spalding | Math and Science, ispalding@cityschool.org

Mr. Joe Sinagra | Art, jsinagra@cityschool.org