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Instructions for New Students

Instructions for New Students to Central High School

All incoming students please print and complete the following *mandatory forms and bring them with you on April 2nd.

    1. *APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF CHILD TO SCHOOL (EH-40) Complete the entire two page document and it must be returned for every incoming student (public and private).
    2. *ADMISSION AFFIDAVIT-ACT 26-This is a two page document. Please read the first page, complete the second page and return with parent signature.
    3. * SUBJECT SELECTION SHEET FOR 9TH GRADE Carefully read the entire form. Parent signature is required. COURSE SELECTION IS CRUCIAL.
      • a. Students entering 10th and 11th grade please email your full name, current school and current courses (roster) to Ms. VanBuskirk, Assistant Principal.Her address is: ngaughan@philasd.org
    4. * MEDICAL FORMS- Due on September 6, 2019
    5. * MEDIA RELEASE FORM – Please read carefully and complete.

INFORMATION

  1. MATH AND WORLD LANGUAGE TESTING – Date, time and requirements are detailed.
  2. SUMMER ORIENTATION– Dates and topics for both students and parents are explained. The information presented will help students get off to their best start.
  3. MANDATORY SUMMER READING REQUIREMENTS-Expectations and required readings for each grade level are outlined.
  4. MATH TESTING SAMPLE PROBLEMS-A series of practice problems are provided with the answers to help students prepare for the mandatory math assessment. DO NOT RETURN.
  5. A. Arthur Tracy Music Program-summer program (August)for all incoming students. This program is optional.
  6. Central Home and School Association: Become a VIP, Very Important Parent, at Central High School. Click here to join the Central High School Home and School Association. FREE!!
  7. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020