Bell Schedule

• School Day: 8:30 am – 3:09 pm
• Breakfast: 8:00am – 8:20am
• Lunch: 10:30-11:15 am, 11:15 am-12 pm, 12:00-12:45 pm

Anderson School is a Universal Feeding Program site, which entitles every student to a free breakfast and lunch.

For details on early dismissals, inclement weather procedures, delayed openings, and emergency closings, please refer to the Parent & Student Handbook.

Specific student schedules may differ depending on class sections.

Attendance

Attendance matters! The consistency for both students and teachers is critical to success. Consequences can come from excessive or unexcused absences.

• Attendance Policy
• Absence Excuse Form
• Helpful information, toolkits, and other resources to support your child’s attendance success

Awards

Office of Teaching and Learning Award for 90% Student Attendance

Anderson School offers several programs during the school day to broaden the horizons of our young scholars. We offer a variety of activities and clubs geared toward student interests and abilities.

Students can sign up with their teachers during the fall.

🎶 Music

🏅 Sports

Participation in sports requires a completed physical form signed by a doctor.

🎯 Extracurricular Clubs & Activities

• Robotics
• Student Run Philly Style
• Drama Club
• Student Government

🤝 Community Partnerships

• Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM)
• West Chester University
• TGR
• Christian Compassion
• WHYY
• Howard University Alternative Spring Break
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated

At Add B Anderson, learning goes beyond the classroom! We are committed to enriching our students’ education through immersive field trip experiences. We believe in exposing our students to a wide range of experiences, broadening their horizons, and nurturing their intellectual curiosity.

Permission Forms are required and will be provided for each individual experience.

• Parent & Student Handbook
• District – Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Process

Policies

• Attendance 
• Cell Phone Policy
• Report Bullying, Harassment, or Discrimination
• Student Safety

Annual Notification of Rights under FERPA

The School District of Philadelphia is required to annually notify parents and eligible students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). These rights include the right to inspect and review education records, request amendments, consent to disclosures, and file a complaint.

View the Annual FERPA Notice

For questions, please contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

We now have a formal dress code;

Permitted Tops
Anderson Branded Attire:

• Blue Anderson T-shirt
• Blue Anderson Sweatshirt

Permitted Bottoms
Colors: Navy, black, or khaki.
Styles: Sweats, shorts, skirts, or jeans.
Length Requirement: Shorts and skirts must fall at or below the knee.

See our dress code for more details.

The School District of Philadelphia provides a variety of programs and services in many languages to support our multilingual families. Students whose first language is not English may qualify for ESOL services.

Need Help? Contact your school’s Bilingual Counseling Assistant

Programs & Services

• Multilingual Curriculum and Programs
  Learn more about the different programs and opportunities offered for multilingual students and families, and to get assistance with any District-related questions or processes.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Dual Language (Bilingual)
  • Newcomer Learner Academy (NLA)

• Language Access Support Services
  Learn more about accessing interpretation/translation services, including Bilingual Counseling Assistants (BCAs) assigned to your school, and other resources.
• Language Access Concern
  Your feedback is essential in helping us improve language access within our District. If you’ve encountered a language-related challenge, such as a communication barrier, translation issue, or interpretation challenge, your input helps us improve our services.

Anderson is committed to providing specialized services to children in the least restrictive environment, as required by the law. Students receive accommodations and modifications as outlined in their Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

The District provides an extensive range of educational services and supports for students with diverse needs within our schools.

Learn more about Parent Information Sessions, Special Education Programs

Visit the District Summer Programs site for additional opportunities for your student over the summer.