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Wakisha Charter School 900 W. Jefferson Street Philadelphia, PA 19122


 * Phone: 267-940-4800
 * Toll Free Phone: 1-877-4-WAKISHA
 * Fax: 267-535-5876

School Colors: Black and White School Mascot: Tiger
 * Go to here for the Wakisha School Calendar.
 * Main Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
 * Student school hours are from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM except for Tuesdays when students are dismissed at 1:00 PM
 * Teacher hours are from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM. Tuesday afternoons are scheduled for professional development.

School closing information (in case of snow): KYW 1060 Emergency Closing Number: 199 (note: Wakisha is closed the same days as Philadephia Public Schools)

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">About Wakisha
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Wakisha Charter School, a 6th through 8th grade middle school, was established in year 2000 as a partnership with families and the neighboring community. The school was formerly located at 1209 Vine Street in Philadelphia.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Our mission is to provide students with a sound basis for lifelong learning and productivity. It is our goal to raise the bar, strive for excellence and help develop character as well as engage students in an academically rigorous, African-centered, standards-driven curriculum. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Wakisha Charter School Belief Statement

 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Schools, parents, and community influence the conditions for success.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Students learn at different rates.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Teachers make a difference.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Change is an ongoing process that is necessary for improvement.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Ongoing staff involvement in school improvement is essential for professional growth.

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Board of Trustees
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Mr. Miguel Pulido, Chairperson <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Mr. Robert Borzotta, Vice-Chair <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Mr. Edgar D'Oliveria, Secretary <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Dr. Dollyne Wayman-Brody, Treasurer <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Mr. James Brady <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Dr. Carissa Ferguson-Thomas <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Ms. Mary May <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Ms. Lori Radford

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Administration
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Dr. Donna Comrie, CEO/Principa; <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Carol Black, Chief Operations Officer <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;"> =<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Staff Directory Information: = = = =<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;"> =