GLA West Connections
Tuesday July 30, 2019
First Days of School Clarity!
FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL!
Please note that school will begin this year on a staggered start (see below). There was an error on the previous communication in regards to the Rising Stars start date. We look forward to seeing your child on his/her first day.
COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (GR. 6-8)
Monday, August 19th (full day)
Tuesday, August 20th (full day)
RISING STARS ACADEMY (GR. 1-2)
Wednesday, August 21st (full day)
KINDERGARTEN
Monday, August 26th (1pm dismissals K only 8/26-8/30)
Yearly Calendar
click below to download 2019-2020 calendar
Welcome to the 2019-2020 Academic Year!
Dear Global Academies Parent and Families:
I can’t believe that we are saying WELCOME BACK so soon. The summer passes so quickly and even quicker for us at Global Academies. We hope that you are still enjoying the wonderful summer days, nights and your fun filled time with your children. We also hope they are working on their summer assignments.
Global Academies is celebrating 14 years of educating the children in Philadelphia. We have two awesome campuses: Global Leadership Academy West and Global Leadership Academy Southwest. Together we have travelled on a brave journey together and have risen above the challenges. We did not attain the goal of the high school but please know that we have not forgotten of that goal and are looking at other options. With the commitment and support that you have continually demonstrated, we will achieve our future goals.
Global Academies Charter Schools is committed to continual improvement as we embark upon another year of preparing future leaders of the world. Each year we engage in intentional reflection as we look at the past year and we use data surveys to inform our practices.
Acknowledging what is developmentally appropriate and based on feedback from our scholars, staff and parents, we are adjusting our instructional day. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, official school hours will be:
Full Days: 8:00 am-3:30 pm Half Days: 8:00-1:00 pm
We are confident that this change will allow us to better serve your scholars. As you make preparations for the new year please keep these times in mind for your before/after school plans. You will receive information about new bus times at our annual Parent Orientation on August 10, 2019 from 9-1 pm.
Dates to Remember
Parent orientation August 10, 2019 ……….9 am-1 pm
First Day of School August 19th. ……. Collegiate (Grades 6-8)
First day of School August 20th ………………………..Legendary (Grades 3-5)
First day of School August 21st.................... Rising Stars (Grades 1-2)
First day of School August 26th………………..Kindergarten (8am-1pm)
Thank you to all of the parents who contributed to the survey. Your feedback is always important and welcomed. We look forward to a wonderful and productive year at Global Academies. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker, CEO & Executive Director, Global Academies
Ms. Shoshana Tyler , Principal, Global Leadership Academy West
Save the Date!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH , 9AM - 1PM
9AM - 1PM
LOCATION: TBD
Change in School Hours
Global Academies Charter Schools is committed to continual improvement as we embark upon another year of preparing future leaders of the world. Each year we engage in intentional reflection as we look at the past year and we use data surveys to inform our practices.
Acknowledging what is developmentally appropriate and based on feedback from our scholars, staff and parents, we are adjusting our instructional day. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, official school hours will be:
Full Days: 8:00 am-3:30 pm Half Days: 8:00 am -1:00 pm
We are confident that this change will allow us to better serve your scholars. As you make preparations for the new year please keep these times in mind for your before/after school plans. You will receive information about new bus times at our annual Parent Orientation on August 10, 2019 from 9-1 pm.
Summer Assignments and Supply Lists
1. Log on to our website, www.glacharter.org
2. Click "academics"
3. Click "Summer Intersession Assignments for Scholars"
4. Click the summer assignment or supply list for your child.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Julia Snyder, Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Final report cards were mailed out. If you did not receive your child's final report card, please contact Ms.Anderson at aanderson@ga-schools.org
Global Leadership Academy Charter School - WEST
Email: styler@glacharter.org
Website: www.glacharter.org
Location: 4601 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 295-5700
Facebook: facebook.com/glacharter