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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 to the first day of school in the Fall.

*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).

    1. *ADMISSION AFFIDAVIT-ACT 26-This is a two page document. Please read the first page, complete the second page and return with parent signature.
    2. * SUBJECT SELECTION SHEET FOR 9TH GRADE Carefully read the entire form. Parent signature is required. WORLD LANGUAGE 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
    3. * MEDICAL FORMS- Due on August 31, 2020
    4. * MEDIA RELEASE FORM – Please read carefully and complete.

INFORMATION

  • MATH TESTING – Testing will be conducted by Mr. Zak. Click here
  • SUMMER ORIENTATION– Will be conducted virtually this year.  Students will have to watch a short series of videos.  More information will be released soon
  • MANDATORY SUMMER READING REQUIREMENTS-Expectations and required readings for each grade level are outlined.
  • 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.
  • A. Arthur Tracy Music Program-summer program (August)for all incoming students. This program is optional.
  • FALL Sports Information
  • 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!!
  • 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
  • ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021