| Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School | |
| Streetaddress: | 447 N Broad Street |
| City: | Philadelphia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Zipcode: | 19123 |
| Country: | USA |
| Coordinates: | 39.9611°N -75.1616°W |
| Head Label: | CAO |
| Head: | Veronica Joyner |
| Principal: | Andre Glenn, Lonnie Diggs |
| Staff: | 63[1] |
| Teaching Staff: | 66 |
| Ceeb: | 393327 |
| Schooltype: | Charter |
| Grades: | 1–12 |
| Mascot: | Elephant |
| School Colours: | Blue and white |
| Established: | 1999 |
| Enrollment: | 1020 (as of 2016)[2] |
The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School (MCSCS) is a charter school serving students in grades 1–12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the school is located in the Center City neighborhood and had a 100% graduation rate in 2015–2016.[3]
The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School (MCSCS) was established in 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Initially, the school opened its doors to over 720 students, serving grades 1 through 12. MCSCS began with a focus on providing a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on mathematics, civics, and sciences. Over the course of four years, the school gradually expanded, adding one grade level each year until it fully encompassed all grades from 1st through 12th. Since its inception, MCSCS has been committed to fostering educational excellence and civic responsibility among its students..[1]
The school is led by a Chief Administrative Officer and a principal. A six-member Board of Trustees meets with the CAO and principal regularly.
The school is located in Center City, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Extracurricular activities offered at the school include cheerleading, exercise, sewing, public speaking, Mock Trial, and debating and choir.
MCSCS has no gym or other athletic facility, so most practice and games take place at a local YMCA near Girard, not owned by the school. The school basketball team is known as the Elephants, named after the school mascot, an African Elephant. The school currently has no other athletic programs.
The school uses a back-to-basics curriculum. Students in grades 5 through 12 are required to select a school-to-college course of study; current selections are Law, Medical, Education, Computer Science, and Accounting.
As of 2015, the school offers AP courses.
The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School was named one of the top 10 schools in Philadelphia, including public and charter schools. Also, every Thursday, the school participates in its self-created Homeless Project, in which the CAO and several students go out and feed and clothe homeless citizens of Philadelphia.[4]