Welcome to

Andrew Jackson School "Home of the Jaguars"

"Working United . Towards Excellence"

WHAT MAKES JACKSON SO SPECIAL?

What Makes Jackson So Special?

A Diverse and Engaged Student Body

More than 85% of our students are minorities.

"With all of our cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity, we like to think of ourselves as a miniature United Nations."

- Principal Lisa Kaplan

• 24 national heritages • 14 world languages• 112* immigrant families

What Makes Jackson So Special?

"A Miniature United Nations"

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Serving a Disadvantaged Community

More than 80% of our students are economicallydisadvantaged.

"On a steamy summer Wednesday,

every usable classroom in Andrew Jackson Elementary School

in South Philadelphia was

alive with activity" -

The Inquirer

JACKSON! JACKSON! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

(Click on quotes to read more)

"The school made Adequate Yearly Progre

ss for the first time in seven years in Kap

lan's first year, and students' PSSA score

s

ranked above the district ave

rage in all but one category"

-The Inquirer

"Jackson includes a very diverse Spanish-speaking student population, among them Mexican, Dominican, and Puerto Rican students" -The Notebook

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"Jackson Jaguars"

"Music Program

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Jackson on Camera(Click on titles to watch videos)

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Exciting Visits!

Our 2011-2012 student council was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor!

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Our positive performance

• 2010 – Jackson ranked 2nd of ten demographically similar schools in the School Performance Index

• 2011 - Jackson's Math, Reading, and Special Ed. programs were in the top 25% of Philadelphia schools

Yearly increases in student enrollment!

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Increasing Enrollment

Jackson's strong administration and academic rigor draw students to the school, even as enrollment in other Philadelphia schools is dropping.

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Sustained Academic Growth

Grade 8 PSSA Math Results *

Grade 8 PSSA Reading Results *

* Such dramatic growth in academic achievement is not typical of the Philadelphia School District overall.

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Our Students Score Above the District Average

Subject Jackson School District

Math 84.4% 58.6%

Reading 68.7% 52.0%

Science 52.0% 34.8%

This chart shows the percentage of students who tested at or above proficiency levels for core subjects in 2011

Developing programs that enrich the experience of students

• Leadership Conference

• United Nations Association• Creative Arts Initiative

• International Scholars

• Music Program

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Our Extracurricular Enrichments

SpotlightMusic Program--Rock Band!

Donated guitars and drums have colored our lives. "It's the best part of my day."

- Mr. A (award-winning music teacher)

"My son has becomes more and more confident in the rock band."

- Parent

"Andrew Jackson is an amazing school. My child is thriving there, and I am very happy with her education thus far. The Principal, the teachers, and other support staff are all very invested in making this school one of the top in the city, and it is happening! " - Parent

"Andrew Jackson has a great new principal and she is really changing the climate and culture at Jackson! We are so excited by the changes. More activities, excellent education, and a safe, small school environment. My kids love all the new activities and as a parent l love the chance to really get involved in the school." - Parent

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Excited and Engaged Parents

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Strong Community Partnerships Advancing Civics Education

Mind TV

Comcast

Com. Learning Center

JUNTOS

MicroSociety

BalletX

Playworks

COSACOSA

Donors Choose

Drexel University

First Unitarian Church

Fleisher Art Memorial

The Food Trust

Hawthorne Civic Association

Little Kids Rock

Lowe’s

Passyunk Square Civic Association

What Makes Jackson So Special?

Strong Community Partnerships

Philadelphia Orchestra

Philadelphia Recycle Bank

Police Athletic League

Philadelphia Water Dept.

Rising Sons

South Philadelphia Tennis Association

Temple University

Theater Exile

United Nations Association

Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Philadelphia Bar Association

Philadelphia Museum of Art

University of the Arts

University of Pennsylvania

Verizon

Other Related News Articles(click below to read more about Jackson)

• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/cover-story/BalletX-graces-Jackson-School-133573533.html

• http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillystage/Review-BalletX.html• http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/11/03/new-ballet-at-the-wilma-theater-inspired-by-musicians-at-south-philly-school/

• http://www.examiner.com/article/balletx-wraps-up-fall-show-with-pretty-modern-performances-at-great-venue

• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/Around-South-Philly-062112-159803935.html

• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/Read-Across-America-Day-and-more-141823163.html

• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/around-south-philly/Around-South-Philly-122012-184189531.html

• http://articles.philly.com/2010-04-17/news/25213370_1_moms-public-education-neighborhood-school

• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/Robert-Malara.html

More Articles…• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/features/Angelica-Victoriano.html• http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/entertainment/arts/2011/11/15/balletx-goes

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• http://thenotebook.org/october-2011/114077/immigrant-parents-organize-maintain-language-services

• http://www.phillyrecord.com/2012/05/bearing-witness-jackson-es-kids-hear-goldilocks-case/

• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/Sandra-Day-OConnor-promotes-iCivics-130319583.html

• http://articles.philly.com/2012-09-06/news/33617734_1_discipline-policy-safe-school-lisa-ciaranca-kaplan

• http://thenotebook.org/blog/113825/changes-bilingual-education-ahead-jackson-elementary

• http://articles.philly.com/2010-04-14/news/25213154_1_empowerment-school-neighborhood-school-star-school

• http://www.philly.com/philly/video/BC1808528250001.html• http://articles.philly.com/2011-07-11/news/29761463_1_summer-school-teac

her-students-show

And more…

• http://articles.philly.com/2011-09-17/news/30169450_1_civics-education-constitution-center-o-connor

• http://thenotebook.org/october-2011/114077/immigrant-parents-organize-maintain-language-services

• https://www.recyclebank.com/live-green/gsp-andrew-jackson-elementary-school• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff94nl5l4ik • https://friendsselect.ejoinme.org/?tabid=435712• http://thenotebook.org/october-2011/114132/distrito-quiere-consejos-de-asesoria

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• http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/Liberia-native-awarded-Young-Hero-distinction-127489123.html

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff94nl5l4ik • http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/03/12/afts-weingar

ten-on-why-she-got-arrested-the-gall-of-reformers-etc/

• http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20130409_Honoring_City_Principals.html• http://thenotebook.org/blog/135872/seven-principals-receive-lindback-award

Your Support Is Important!

With your support, we can truly "Work

United Towards Excellence!"

On behalf of Andrew Jackson School,

Thank You.