A Word From The George T. Lee, Jr . Principal
Our School is LIT – Loving, Innovative, and Together A determining factor in the success of a school is how it responds to adversity. In most instances, adversity
is both inevitable and revealing of either strength or fragility. While our nation faced many challenges that impacted our school, St. Philip’s has exhibited a diamond's characteristics, shining under pressure. As we embarked on this new school year, our students and faculty dealt with the pandemic's impact, in addition to the need for racial reconciliation in this country. As a school, we are rising above these challenges by embracing the power of prayer, love, and togetherness.
In light of all of the challenges our students and community face, St. Philip’s faculty is poised and ready to shine.
students and community face, St. Philip’s faculty is poised and ready to shine. In
Innovative, Together. When something is lit, it is illuminated. In light of all of the challenges our
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WINTER MAGAZINE 2020
unprecedented
times,
innovation
and creativity are essential. We recognize that implementing true innovation doesn't happen without courage. As a school, we are blessed to improve our teaching and learning by adding the following critical resources thanks to the generous support of area foundations and major donors: •
The 2020-2021 school year theme is LIT: Loving,
these
18 Swivl cameras to enhance our hybrid learning model
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65 New employee laptops
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240 new student devices
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6 desktop computers for common areas
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