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Education

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Difference Maker Curriculum

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A Week At Revolution School

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Spotlight

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Student Life

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College Preparation

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Admissions & Tuition

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High School Can and Should Be A Revolution At Revolution School, we break down the walls between learning and life so you never have to question whether what you’re learning is relevant. Our place-based, studentdriven curriculum allows you to learn in the real world

while doing work that truly matters.

Imagine studying Philadelphia traffic patterns then collaborating with civic leaders, city planners, and local activists to help make better decisions about transportation, access, and safety while building academic skills in algebra, trigonometry, physics, statistics, debate, English, and social and legal systems. At Revolution School, you won’t have to wait for some day to make a difference, you can start today!

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The Difference Maker Curriculum To make a difference, students work differently at Revolution School. The Difference-Maker Curriculum is designed to help you become a creative, self-directed learner and doer with a well developed understanding of the issues that face our world and how you can make a difference. You’ll come up with complex solutions to complex issues while building strong academic skills and creating a living portfolio of your accomplishments.

PHI L O S O P H Y The world is complex and connected, and we believe education should be built to match. Our interdisciplinary approach allows students to learn through a systems lens, exploring more than one subject at a time, while thinking deeply about the world and the issues that matter most.

F A CU L T Y Our faculty are experts in learning, who are always learning themselves. They are passionate about designing authentic learning experiences rooted in the real world that build academic knowledge, future-ready skills, and habits for success.

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R E V O LU T IO NA RY S C H O O L S C H EDU LE

This Could Be Your Life

8:00

A Week at Revolution School

9:00

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Math Lab

Mastery Workshops

Reading Hour

Mastery Workshops

Writing Lab

AM

AM

AM

Inquiry A Lane

Inquiry B Seminar

Inquiry B Lane

9:00-3:00

9:00-11:00

9:00-3:00

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Advisory 9:00-10:00

AM

Advisory 9:00-10:00

We’ve built a revolutionary school schedule that supports teenage brains with time for collaborating and time for introspection, time within our school and time beyond

10:00

its edges.

Flexible start and end time. Make the choice between an early start and early finish, or a later start and a later

Inquiry A Seminar

Inquiry A Seminar

10:00-12:00

10:00-12:00

Advisory

11:00

11:00-12:00

finish Uninterrupted chunks of time. Day-long “inquiry

12:00

Lunch

Cafe Lunch

Lunch

12:00-1:00

12:00-1:00

12:00-12:45

Reading Hour

Math Lab

Inquiry B Seminar

lanes” twice a week allow flexible time for learning beyond the classroom 1:00

Thinking fast and thinking slow. Master Workshops

1:00-2:00

1:00-2:00

12:45-2:45

provide structured time for developing artistic skills, including arts, crafts, and engineering. Our Labs define

2:00

times in the day for honing skills in critical literacy,

Writing Lab

Wellness

Advisory

2:00-3:00

2:00-3:00

2:45-3:00

quantitative thinking, and expression.

3:00

Math Lab PM

Mastery Workshops

Reading Hour

Mastery Workshops

PM

PM

PM

Writing Lab PM

Check out our interactive weekly schedule online at www.revolutionschool.org/learning/our-curriculum

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Academic Spotlight Place-based Learning

I NQ U I R Y L A NE P RO JE CT: WATERWA YS

Areas of Study:

Essential Skills and

How has Philadelphia’s location at the confluence of two rivers provided both opportunity and challenge to its residents?

• Biology

Disciplines:

• Chemistry

• Entrepreneurship

• Physics

As you delve into the history behind Philadelphia’s rivers,

• Civics

• Carpentry

watersheds, and water-based infrastructure, questions

• Economics

of environmental impact, public health and safety, and economic opportunity will naturally come up. Immersing yourself in Philadelphia’s rivers, you’ll explore the biological and chemical properties of water flow, usage,

• Statistics

•D ebate, Socratic dialogue, and constructive listening

• Business math

• Digital Media

• Communications

• Robotics

and preservation, and question how they guide and limit

• Scientific Field Work

economic ingenuity along Philadelphia’s waterways.

• Public Policy Analysis

As part of this Inquiry Lane, you will learn biology by taking and analyzing water samples throughout the city, study 3D modeling and physics by building wooden boats alongside local craftspeople, and develop entrepreneurial skills as business models and start-up processes are examined in partnership with local organizations dedicated to Philadelphia’s waters.

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The city is full of rich resources and we’ve built a program that places students in the world today standing side by side with educators and local difference makers.

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—Noelle Kellich, Head of Teaching and Learning

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Becoming Your Best

Beyond Revolution School

WE L L N E S S

PORT FOL IOS OF L E ARN I N G

At Revolution School, we believe that healthier students

Revolution students do real work that matters and have

will create a healthier world. Our individualized wellness

Portfolios of Learning to prove it. From day one, you’ll

program is designed to help you perform optimally in

learn to manage projects and build your own “3 dimensional

body, mind and spirit. You’ll have the chance to try new

resume” that showcases your unique educational

things like Capoeira, cross-training, or broomball or

accomplishments as well as your sense of yourself and your

deep-dive into a lifelong passion like yoga.

place in the world.

AD V I S O R Y

COL L EGE P RE P ARATI ON

Advisory is a grounding part of every school week during

Our school leaders have deep college admissions counseling

which you’ll discover your personal learning preferences,

experience and provide one-on-one, personalized support

grow and foster community, and celebrate milestones

to every student.

in learning.

E X T R A C U R RI CULAR ACTI VI TIES

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REA DY FOR E VE RY TH I N G

The world needs agile thinkers and resilient doers, and that’s

There are plenty of ways to get involved beyond the

what Revolution School is all about. As a graduate, you’ll have

classroom at Revolution School. Some of the choices we

a strong sense of your purpose and passion and will be ready

offer like club sports and immersive arts will be familiar,

to take your perfect next step with transcripts that show not

others will be unique like terraforming and business

only what you know, but also those world ready skills and

building. Furthermore, we encourage you to begin your

habits needed today.

own clubs and lead one another.

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Are You Ready for This?

AD M I S S I O NS

We invite students who are curious, motivated and passionate about the pursuit of knowledge to come build their education with us. We seek those who have a broad range of interests, love discovering how the world works, and are keen to put their skills and talents into action now.

TUITION We believe every student is entitled to a top-notch education, and our sliding scale tuition model means access and affordability for all. With a sliding scale model, each family contributes according to their means. The goal is to promote fairness and equity, while allowing any family to participate in a Revolution School education. How much might you pay? Use our interactive sliding scale caluculator at www. revolutionschool.org/admissions/tuition-affordable-access.

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Join the Revolution

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: (215) 631-3697 admissions@revolutionschool.com 3033 W. Glenwood Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121

OUR MISSION

Breaking down the walls between learning and life

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