First Day of School is August 25, 2025 at 7:30am
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Welcome 9th Graders and Families,
Freshman Orientation is August 21st at 10:00am. All new 9th graders are invited. Register for orientation here
We are so excited to have you as part of the Thomas Edison High School 9th Grade Academy. We know that you have many options to choose from when picking which high school to attend, so we are thrilled that you chose us! These are a few things that you should know prior to starting at Thomas Edison! The 9th Grade Orientation is scheduled for August 21 at 10:00AM. Please RSVP at the link found here.
Attendance
The first day of school starts Monday, August 25 at 7:30AM. All classes start at 7:30AM and go until 2:34PM everyday. Students should arrive by 7:30AM every single day. Doors to the school open at 7:05 AM and breakfast is served daily. Each student is expected to swipe in with their student ID upon entering the school and MUST have it every single day. Every student will receive one free Student ID when starting at Edison. If you lose it, it will cost $5 to replace. You need your ID to enter the building and to order school lunch.
Uniform
The Edison school uniform is an Edison forest green shirt and black bottoms (pants or knee-length skirts). They can be purchased at school during Freshman orientation or from Cramers Uniform. Please view the uniform here. Review the approved uniform:
Black pants that fit at the waist and are free of holes and writing/designs
An Edison approved shirt. This can include school sweaters or sweatshirts with Edison logo
Closed toed shoes are required, NO slides or slippers.
No ski masks can be worn inside the building
Uniforms are for sale at school and are CASH ONLY! Shirts cost $16
Cell Phones
Edison is a completely cell phone free school. Every student new to Edison will receive a Yondr pouch for free. Students must keep their phones locked in a Yondr pouch while in the school building and can unlock it on their way out! Each child is required to bring their Yondr pouch to school every single day. If students forget or damage their Yondr pouch, their phone will be confiscated for the duration of the school day and receive it back at the end of the day. Yondr pouches will be for sale for $25 if your first free Yondr pouch is lost or broken. In case of emergency parents/guardians will be able to reach their child by calling the main office at 215-400-7400 or my work phone at 267-394-3496.
School Supplies
Come to school everyday ready to learn and in uniform. Additionally, all students MUST bring their chromebooks every single day. Please bring your chromebook from your middle school and any individual supplies required by your teachers! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. My work phone number is 267-394-3496 and my email is aweston@philasd.org. Please follow our instagram account @edisonhsowls to stay up to date with our announcements and events!
Click on the links below for more detailed information about each program:
Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management
Electrical & Power Transmission
At Edison High School, we pride ourselves on providing a family-like environment for our approximately 1,000 students, 160 teachers, staff, and community members. Students also have the opportunity to join athletic teams and after school clubs.
*Doors open at 7:05AM for breakfast and regular school hours are from 7:30AM to 2:34PM
Only 7 Philadelphia Principals win this prestigious award! We are so proud of you and we thank you for everything you do for the Edison High School Community!
Principal Izzard will be using the award funds to create a “Student Hub.” Read more about this project HERE.
