Constitution High School

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Constitution High School
Location
18 S. 7th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Information
Type	Public high school
Motto	"United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
Established	2006
Principal	Dr. Thomas Davidson
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	289
Color(s)	Red White Blue
Mascot	Constitution General
Newspaper	1787 News
Website	http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/c/constitution

Constitution High School is a college preparatory high school located in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the first and, so far, only history based high school in Pennsylvania. It was founded September 2006 by Dr. Thomas Davidson. About 290 attend grades 9 through 12. It is located in close proximity to Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Constitution High School has a strong relationship with the National Constitution Center, as well as partnerships with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Philadelphia law firm, Ballard Spahr LLP. It is the only School District of Philadelphia high school whose theme is Law, Democracy, and History. The school program capitalizes upon the unparalleled historical resources of the city to deliver a program that emphasizes the study of all social sciences through the American experience.

Mission

By engaging students with an appreciation for history and an understanding of the democratic principles embodied in the United States Constitution, this college preparatory high school will develop the next generation of engaged citizens and civic leaders in government, public policy, and law.^[1]

History

Constitution High School was founded in 2006 by Dr. Thomas Davidson, as a partnership between the Philadelphia School District, the National Constitution Center, Ballard Spahr LLP, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Constitution High School is a unique, small, college preparatory, city-wide admission school located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Historic District, and is the only Law, Democracy, and History themed high school in the Philadelphia School District and well as the state of Pennsylvania. Constitution has a classroom that is designed as a courtroom.

Extracurricular Activities

Chess Club
National Honor Society
Chorus
Debate
Yearbook
Video Club
Drama Club
Yoga/Wellness
Weightroom
Science Fair
Art Club
National History Day
Civil War Project
Spirit Club (Honor Roll Club, Multicultural Club, Fashion Club)
Senior Class Advisor
Tutoring Club
Gay Straight Alliance
Student Government
Mock Trial
Newspaper
Peer Mediation
Fundraising
PSSA/SAT/AP Test Prep
World Affairs Support
Technology Club
DJ Club
Spanish Club
Divine Empowerment Prayer Group

Points of Pride

The prominent modes of student learning, beyond the norm of actively-engaged classrooms, include: interdisciplinary studies, the use of primary historical documents, research writing, active civic engagement, problem solving (as it relates to societal issues), public presentations, and an exceptional role in school governance. Unique features for students include:

School location in close proximity to Independence Mall
Summer freshman orientation, located at the National Constitution Center
History scholars’ instructional visits to school
Yearly community service requirement
Mentor relationships with staff
Regularly appearing historical artifacts exhibits at school
Enrollment in two social science classes each year
Wide range of electives
Major field trips each year, including the opportunity to travel abroad
Advanced Placement classes and college courses (for college credit)
Utilization of the resources of the National Constitution Center, as well as other Philadelphia institutions, to promote student learning and engagement
Extensive extra-curricular programs
Interdisciplinary Senior Research Project fulfilling social science and English credit requirements

References

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Schools

School District of Philadelphia

Abraham Lincoln High School Audenried High School John Bartram High School Edward W. Bok Technical High School Charles Carroll High School Communications Technology High School Constitution High School Murrell Dobbins Technical High School Stephen A. Douglas High School Edison/Fareira High School Samuel Fels High School Frankford High School Benjamin Franklin High School Horace Furness High School Germantown High School Simon Gratz High School Kensington High School Complex Martin Luther King High School Robert E. Lamberton High School Lankenau High School Jules E. Mastbaum Technical High School Microsoft's School of the Future Motivation High School Northeast High School Olney High School Educational Complex Overbrook High School Paul Robeson High School for Human Services Roxborough High School William L. Sayre High School South Philadelphia High School Strawberry Mansion High School George Washington High School West Catholic Preparatory High School Roberts Vaux High School

Former public schools	University City High School

Other Schools

Private schools	Friends Select School Germantown Friends School Girard College Greene Street Friends School Hope Charter School Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School Mercy Vocational High School Nazareth Academy High School Philadelphia Free School Philadelphia Mennonite High School Saint Joseph's Preparatory School Springside Chestnut Hill Academy William Penn Charter School

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia	Archbishop Ryan High School Father Judge High School J. W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Roman Catholic High School St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School West Philadelphia Catholic High School

Former private and religious schools	Chestnut Hill Academy Springside School

Coordinates: 39°57′01″N 75°09′08″W / 39.95041°N 75.15228°W / 39.95041; -75.15228

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