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Welcome 9th Graders and Families,
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 22nd at 10:30AM. Please RSVP at the link found here.
Attendance
The first day of school is August 26th at 7:30AM. All classes start at 7:30 AM and go until 2:34 PM everyday. Students should arrive by 7:30 AM 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 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!
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 267-225-1264.
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 i s 267-225-1264 and my email is aagree2@philasd.org. Please follow our instagram account @edisonhsowls to stay up to date with our announcements and events!
In support of that discovery, we offer students the opportunity to explore our CTE Programs. We offer CTE programs in 11 occupational areas, allowing students to acquire both technical (hands-on) and academic skills. Over the course of three years starting in 10th grade, students receive 1,080 hours of specific instruction, using state-of-the-art equipment, and under the watchful eye of experienced industry professionals trained to teach our students in the classroom.
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.
