Philadelphia E&T Newsletter
September 2022
In-Person Orientation Days!! We can't wait to see you!!
STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT TO 1709 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY @ 8am!
PLEASE REVIEW THESE DATE CHANGES:
11th grade reports in person: Tuesday, 9/6 & Tuesday, 9/13
10th grade reports in person: Weds., 9/7 & Weds. 9/14
9th grade reports in person: Thursday 9/8 & Thursday, 9/15
12th grade reports in person: Friday, 9/9 & Monday, 9/12
Orientation days will be held at the Sheet Metal Union Hall 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. Phila., PA 19147. These days will begin at 8:30am and end at 2:00pm.
Transportation to and from the Sheet Metal Union Hall will be provided at our new school building. Students should meet at the school building 1709 Ben Franklin Parkway at 8:00am. They will be dropped off there after orientation at 2:00pm.
PE&T School Building
Students will meet here for buses on Orientation Days.
Building opening delayed due to construction issue.
Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall
Orientation Days will be held here.
Mummer's Museum
Hub for school administration and in person meetings during remote learning.
Remote Learning begins September 16th!
Starting Friday, September, 16th all students will be virtual and will sign on for classes via the Zoom links on their Schoology course pages. They must sign to their first Zoom class on Mondays through Thursday at 8:38. Follow the bell schedule below.
On Fridays, students will have Open Zoom from 8:30am -10:00am where they can meet with any teacher they need to receive extra support from or have questions for. Teachers will be on their Zoom links during this time on Fridays. Students are to work asynchronously (independently) on all assignments after 10am to 2:47 on Fridays.
Attendance during remote learning
If your child is sick or will be absent for any reason please contact Ms. Theresa O'Hara before the start of the school day:
Email: oharat@petchs.org
Phone: 267-514-1823 ext. 314 or the school hotline: 267-322-1278
Students who are marked present in Block 1, but skip Blocks 2, 3, or 4 will be contacted by our Student Services Office and written up for cutting class.
CONTACT US DURING REMOTE LEARNING
267-514-1823 EXT 221
info@petchs.org
Faculty and Staff email addresses can be found on our website: https://www.petchs.org/about/staff
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School Uniforms
While virtual on Zoom, students must be appropriately dressed, but do not have to wear the school uniform.
Schoology
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Tech Issues?
If you are having any technical issues with your Chromebook or an issue with Schoology or Powerschool, please email tech@petchs.org. Include your name, grade, the issue and a phone number to reach you. A member or our tech team will get back to you.
Reminder: Charge your Chromebook nightly to be prepared for remote learning the next day!
Internet Assistance
email: cassidyk@petchs.org
phone: 267-514-1823 ext. 315
School Counselors
Email: cramphornl@petchs.org; Phone: 267-514-1823 ext. 222
Ms. Tina Beck (9th & 10th Grade Outreach)
Email: beckt@petchs.org; Phone: 267-514-1823 ext. 327
Ms. Ashley Brown (Special Education Counselor)
Email: browna@petchs.org; Phone: 267-514-1823 ext. 286
21st Century Community Learning Center Grant!
We are pleased to announce that Philadelphia E&T is the proud recipient of a 5 year 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant totaling $2,250,000! This grant will allow us to have innovative after school and summer programs. Stay tuned for important information and program details!!!
Activities and Athletics
21st Century After School Program: Mr. Kevin Cassidy: cassidyk@petchs.org
Athletics: PIAA Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball in Phila Public League
Athletic Director: Mr. Matt Miller: millerm@petchs.org
Senior Events: Ms. Denise McWilliams: mcwilliamsm@petchs.org; Ms. Suzanne Kriessler: kriesslers@petchs.org
Student Government: Ms. Denise McWilliams: mcwilliamsm@petchs.org
National Honor Society: Ms. Emily Ford: forde@petchs.org; Ms. Lauren Hawkins: hawkinsl@petchs.org
NEW BUILDING SPOTLIGHT
2022-2023 begins a new chapter for us, we are working on the final pieces of the future home of the Chargers at 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. We are eager for all of you to see the 62,000 square feet of learning space for our students. We can not wait to begin school in our newly renovated building. The new facility will have 32 brand-new, technology-rich classrooms, 3 science labs, a state-of-the-art gaming lab, augmented/virtual reality lab, broadcast studio, ground- level cafeteria and an innovative and collaborative faculty learning space. Each month of this year, we will highlight a special area of our new building in this newsletter.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School
Email: info@petchs.org
Website: www.petchs.org
Location: 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: 267-514-1823
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pet2002
Twitter: @PETHighSchool