THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITION / INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 ADMISSION

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITION / INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 ADMISSION

School Name: Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush School Code: 8040 School Address: 11081 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 School Phone: 215-281-2603 School Name: Edward W. BOK Technical High School School Code: 2090 School Address: 1901 S. 9 th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 School Phone: 215-952-6200 Contact Person: Veronica Hanley Date(s): December 12, 2009 & January 9, 2010 Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): TBD Make up Time(s): TBD Location of Interview: Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Students will be notified by: a phone call to the house Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: being prepared to demonstrate their Visual Arts, Theatrical and or Musical abilities. Candidates MUST be able to submit a portfolio of artwork, be prepared to present a dance, drama or playwright performance and or be prepared to present a musical selection which may include instrumental and or vocal performances. Contact Veronica Hanley for more specific audition / interview requirements. Contact Person: Greg Giuliano Date(s): December 9, 2009 Time(s): Call Greg Giuliano to arrange specific time Location of Interview: BOK Technical High School The audition / interview is: by interview only Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: - call Greg Giuliano for more detailed information needed for the interview. School Name: Communications Technology High School School Code: 1060 School Address: 8110 Lyons Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 School Phone: 215-492-6959 School Name: Constitution High School School Code: 2670 School Address: 18 S. 7 th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 School Phone: 215-351-7310 Contact Person: Mrs. Landi Date(s): December 16, 17 & 18, 2009 Time(s): 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): January 5, 2010 Make up Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Location of Interview: School Auditorium Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: bringing a portfolio of accomplishments and be prepared to have an open discussion to one on one questions. Contact Person: Sarah Hayes, Counselor Date(s): December 5, 12 and 19, 2009 Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): Parents are to make arrangements with the school Make up Time(s): Parents are to make arrangements with the school Location of Interview: Main Entrance / Lobby Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: bringing a copy of their transcript and being prepared to have a 15 minute discussion with a staff member and current student on their essay. Essay topic is - "Describe what it means to be a good citizen."

School Name: High School for Creative and Performing Arts -C.A.P.A. School Code: 2020 School Address: 901 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 School Phone: 215-952-2462 School Name: Murrell Dobbins C.T.E. School Code: 4060 School Address: 2150 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132 School Phone: 215-227-4421 School Name: Franklin Learning Canter School Code: 2290 School Address: 616 N. 15 th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 School Phone: 215-684-5916 School Name: Girard Academic Music Program - G.A.M.P. School Code: 2410 School Address: 2136 W. Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 School Phone: 215-952-8589 Contact Person: John Whaley Jr. & Linda Mestichelli Date(s): December 15 to 18, 2009 Time(s): 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Location of Interview: C.A.P.A. Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: - Details for each particular audition / interview session will be contained in the invitation letter. Contact Person: Carolyn C. Monson Date(s): Thursday, December 17, 2009 Time(s): 8:30 A.M. (A to M) and 12:00 P.M. (N to Z) Location of Interview: The audition / interview is: open to all students come prepared with two, sharpened number two (2) pencils with erasers to fill out applications. They should also be ready to speak, one on one with a Dobbins staff member so that the students interest in attending Dobbins and receiving a vocational / technical education can be assessed. Contact Person: Ann Levine Date(s): Monday, December 14 & Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Time(s): Parents are to make call Anne Levine to make arrangements Make up Date(s): Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Make up Time(s): By Appointment Only Location of Interview: Franklin Learning Center Auditorium Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: providing a portfolio of their work including drawings, paintings or three -dimensional art work. Perform a vocal solo, instrumental solo, short monologue or dance performance. Student is responsible for bringing their own instruments, music and dance attire. Contact Person: Dr. J. Carr or Dr. A. Milicia Date(s): January 9, 2010 Time(s): Middle School (Grades 5 to 8) 8:30A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and High School 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): January 16, 2010 (only if in climate weather) Make up Time(s): same as above Location of Interview: 2136 W. Ritner Street / Enter on 22 nd Street Side come prepared to play or sing any selection of their choice. Students should bring their own instrument and a copy of their own music to audition. Those auditioning for Strings, Bass, Drums, Harp or Piano, may use the schools instruments. All candidates will be tested for music aptitude and vocal ability. The audition is mandatory to all candidates for admission.

School Name: Mastbaum Technical High School School Code: 5060 School Address: 3116 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 School Phone: 215-291-4703 School Name: Motivation High School School Code: 1190 School Address: 2555 S 78 th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153 School Phone: 215-492-6451 School Name: Philadelphia High School for Business & Technology School Code: 1090 School Address: 540 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 School Phone: 215-351-7353 School Name: Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson School Code: 5050 School Address: 2118 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 School Phone: 215-684-5091 Contact Person: Karen Dignetti Date(s): January 5 & 6, 2009 Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Location of Interview: School Auditorium Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: bringing a copy of the most recent report card and be able to discuss any vocational interests as well as why Mastbaum is the right place for them to attend. Contact Person: Roseanna Cerino Date(s): December 15, 16 and 17, 2009 Time(s): A to F - 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M., G to L - 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. M to S - 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. T to Z - 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Make up Date(s): January 6 & 7, 2010 Make up Time(s): 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Location of Interview: Room 106 - Conference Room bring a recent writing sample to demonstrate writing proficiency and a copy of the current report card if it is available. They should be prepared to answer questions about their past performance on standardized test and benchmark assessments and why they are interested in being in a small school setting. They will be asked to describe how our school wide theme. Success Through Accepting Responsibility applies to them. We will want to know how our school will be enriched because of the student s enrollment. Contact Person: Patricia Patterson, Counselor Date(s): December 1, 16 and 17, 2009 Time(s): 3:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Make up Date(s): December 2, 2009 Make up Time(s): 9:00 A.M. Location of Interview: Call school for individual arrangement Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: being prepared to answer Why do you want to attend our School and why do you believe you will be successful here? Students will receive special consideration and credit if they come dressed in professional business attire. Contact Person: Carol Moskow Date(s): October 26 to 28 & November 16 to 25, 2009 Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Make up Date(s): December 1 & 2, 2009 Make up Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Location of Interview: PMA Elverson 2118 N. 13th Street Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: Be able to talk about why they want to attend PMA Elverson.

School Name: Philadelphia Military Academy at Leeds School Code: 6070 School Address: 1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150 School Phone: 215-248-6650 Contact Person: William C. Wade, Principal Date(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays Time(s): 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): Parents are to make arrangements with the school. Make up Time(s): Parents are to make arrangements with the school. Location of Interview: Principals Office Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: being able to articulate why they want to attend Leeds Military Academy. School Name: Parkway Northwest High School School Code: 5070 School Address: 7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 School Phone: 215-248-6220 School Name: Parkway West High School School Code: 5090 School Address: 4725 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19139 School Phone: 215-581-5510 School Name: A. Phillip Randolph Career and Technical High School School Code: 6090 School Address: 3101 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129 School Phone: 215-227-4407 Contact Person: Allison Nesmith Date(s): Saturday, December 5 th and 12 th, 2009 Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): January 9, 2009 Make up Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Location of Interview: Parkway Northwest High School Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: Interview preparation is not necessary. However, students may choose to provide artifacts that would support his / her seeking admittance to Parkway Northwest. Examples of artifacts are showing evidence of volunteering, participation in student activities, awards and honors received. The applicant should be prepared to discuss why he / she wishes to attend Parkway Northwest High School. Contact Person: Pamela White & Schnee Grayson Date(s): November 2 to December 11, 2009 Time(s): Parents are to make arrangements with the school Location of Interview: Parkway West High School Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: Parents are to contact the school for specific instructions. Contact Person: Sonya Berry Date(s): November 18, 2009 Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): December 2, 2009 Make up Time(s): 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Location of Interview: School offices Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: demonstrating proficient writing and speaking skills. Students must be prepared to write an authentic essay addressing their career of choice. Students will also be required to take a short math assessment.

School Name: Paul Robeson High School for Human Services School Code: 1050 School Address: 4125 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 School Phone: 215-823-8207 School Name: W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences School Code: 6040 School Address: 7100 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 School Phone: 215-487-4467 School Name: Science Leadership Academy School Code: 2650 School Address: 55 N. 22 nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 School Phone: 215-979-5620 School Name: Swenson Arts and Technology High School School Code: 8090 School Address: 2750 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 School Phone: 215-961-2009 Contact Person: Mr. Evan Kramp Date(s): Parents are to make arrangements with the school Time(s): 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Make up Date(s): Parents are to make arrangements with the school Make up Time(s): A.M. only Location of Interview: School auditorium Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: being able to articulate how they feel they will add value to Robeson High School as well as their interest in the Health Academy Program and how strong their desire is to excel academically, athletically and or artistically. Contact Person: Wendy Shapiro/ Debra Chomentowski Date(s): December 15, 2009 Time(s): 8:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Location of Interview: W.B. Saul High School The audition / interview is: open to all students be prepared to explain why they would be interested in attending an agricultural vocational school. Student may bring along information they would like to share such as awards, letters of recommendations. Contact Person: Diane LoGiudice Date(s): December 5 th & 6 th and 19 th & 20 th, 2009 Time(s): 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. - Students are required to call and confirm their scheduled interview. Location of Interview: Science Leadership Academy The audition / interview is: open to all students Students will be notified by: calling the school to schedule their interview at least ONE week in advance. Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: The interview is a project-based interview. Students should bring a school paper or project done in 7th or 8th grade that s/he feels is a strong representation of who they are as a student. Students will first complete a short writing prompt and then interview with a committee of one teacher and one current SLA student. For more information, visit http:// www.scienceleadership.org/drupaled/admissions. Contact Person: Myles Miller or Maureen Frain Date(s): Saturday, December 6, 2009 Time(s): 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. (A to L) & 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (M to Z) Make up Date(s): December 13, 2009 (only if in climate weather) Make up Time(s): same as above Location of Interview: Swenson Arts and Technology High School to those who submit applications Students should prepare for the audition / interview by: bringing a pen or pencil.