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Frankford High School

Since we have had some discussion about Frankford High recently, I’m posting this link to “The Notebook” article on Rightsizing Philadelphia High Schools.  This paragraph is the most relevant to Frankford.

Frankford High is another example of a big high school (1,800) that is at or over ideal capacity (99 percent compared to the ideal of 85 percent) and in bad physical condition (66 percent FCI). The surrounding community is among the fastest-growing in the city, but almost 63 percent of the families opt out of Frankford to attend another high school. One of Frankford’s feeder schools (Smedley Elementary) is already a Renaissance charter, and two more (Edmunds Elementary and Harding Middle) are on the Renaissance alert list. District officials have hinted on multiple occasions that they may be trying to steer new charter growth to this part of the city. As part of a larger strategy to ease the pressure at Frankford, could there be a new high school charter option, perhaps as part of the Renaissance process, for the lower Northeast?

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, May 31, 7pm – 8pm
    Where- Overington Park. Leiper Street and Orthodox St. (map)
    Description – We are moving up our next meeting to May 31st at 7:00 in the park! Hoping to grab a few new souls that want to stop by and be a part of the meeting. We need to gain more planning time before our big June 11th parks meet and greet.
  • Economic Development Focus Group Meeting
    When – Wed, June 1, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, 2nd floor (map)
    Description – We hear you Frankford. PhillyRising will be hosting a series of focus group meetings with a special emphasis on the quality of life issues that you expressed were most important in your community. We would like to hear your ideas as to ways to improve the Frankford community and develop a plan of action.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, June 2, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • St. Joachim School Alumni Reunion
    When – Sun, June 5, 10:30am – 1:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim School Alumni Reunion (map)
    Description – St. Joachim School is in the process or organizing an alumni association for all graduates and friends. All school alumni, former parishioners and friends are welcome. See the flier on the Frankford Gazette.
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, June 5, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Story of the American Flag Dr. Jeffrey Kohn, MD
  • Concerned Citizens of Northwood Meeting
    When – Thu, June 9, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Simpson Playground – Orthodox St. (map)
  • Frankford Parks Meet and Greet
    When – Sat, June 11, 11am – 4pm
    Where- Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description- Pot Luck picnic for anyone making a difference in Frankford parks. Live music, Salsa making competition. Come out and join us.
  • Frankford Second Saturday Festival
    When – Sat, June 11, 12pm – 5pm
    Where- 4346 Frankford Avenue (map)
    Description- Come celebrate the Arts in Frankford with performances, free food and art to browse or buy, Sponsored by the Frankford CDC, Frankford Aria Hospital and Quicky Mart Express. Go to www.frankfordcdc.com for further details.
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When – Tue, June 14, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
    Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – ANNUAL FUNDRAISER and TEA ANTIQUE APPRAISAL FAIR Barry S Slosberg, Auctioneer and Appraiser Have your antiques & collectibles valued by renowned Philadelphia auctioneer Barry Slosberg. Who knows, you may have a priceless treasure just waiting to be discovered! You do not need to bring an appraisal item to attend – but a sweet refreshment would be appreciated. COST: $8/item; maximum 3 items/person. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Refreshments served at all meetings. Members free; Others $5.00
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, June 21, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, June 23, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – Aria Hospital’s Frankford Campus (4900 Frankford Avenue) in the 2nd floor meeting room. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
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Philadelphia Community Arts Network Summer in Frankford

The Philadelphia Community Arts Network (PCAN) announced that its summer six week 2011session will begin Monday, June 20th and end Thursday, July 28th. Individual music instruction on piano, guitar, saxophone, and drums will be available for only $14.00 per lesson. Beginner’s Art, Cartooning, Dance/Hip Hop and Theater classes cost $65.00 for the entire six weeks. Summer is a great time to see if your child has an interest in, or talent for the arts. Ages for students range from six to seventeen. Classes are held at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 4442 Frankford Ave..  Free parking is available. For more information call the art center at:

215-694-1248 or e-mail us at: pcartsnet@aol.com

See our previous post here on this program.