Franklin Institute Trip A Success!!

24 February 2011 by Jag Times Staff

On Thursday, February 24th, the Ninth Grade Academy took a field trip to explore concepts of energy and electricity at the Franklin Institute. Students enjoyed a full day of educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and an IMAX. Students especially enjoyed the Sports Challenge exhibit.

The exhibit included virtual soccer, surfing, and one of Shaquille O’Neal’s enormous basketball sneakers on display. Another fascinating exhibit was Sir Isaac’s Loft. Students learned about kinetic and potential energy, energy transfers, and other physics con-cepts by actually trying activities and ob-serving their results. Students used air pressure to pass a ball back and forth, strobe lights to trick their eyes, and simple machines to observe energy transformations. Overall, the exhibits were a lot of fun.
After everyone was tired from a long morning of exploring exhibits and hands-on activities, we were ready to take a seat in the IMAX dome theatre to see the film “Legends of Flight.” We watched the design and first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a screen over 70 feet tall and 4.5 stories tall. What a great opportunity for our students to learn about fascinating developments and careers in the aeronautics industry. Overall, we had an amazing time and enjoyed incredible opportunities during our field trip at the Franklin Institute.

Hard Work and Sacrifice Pay Off During Win in Williamsport!!

19 February 2011 by D. Fields & F. Jewett (STEM)

We came oh so far when we wanted to give up , even when people didn’t have any faith in us that we could make it this far . So we had to prove them wrong and show them who is boss. However we started slow in the beginning but came back hard and show everybody that we will shine. There for, when we showed them that win, that’s when they started to gain some heart in us after all. In addition to that we came so far in the season that we made it to the top and lost by two point but we played our hearts out .

Now about the boy’s team they won against the millionaire’s 52-50. Leading scorer Rafig Bush put up 20 point Deontae Lungsford put up 15 , Parish Grantham put up 15 point also and Derrick Williams put up 2 point. At first it was hard for them because after every quarter the millionaire would catch up and tie the game but at the end of the 4th quarter it was a tie game 50-50 but Deontae had got fouled so he walks up to the line. He shoots as the crowd is super loud trying to make him miss but it went in another point form us. Now his second shot the crowd is even louder than last time. Deontae shoots and he scores . The game was over and we was VICTORIOUS!

Another Field Trip Announcement!!

MARCH 19th
Field Trip Planned!
Students who are interested in
attending our Field Trip to
Franklin Institute to see "Leonardo da Vinci's
Workshop" and attend an IMAX screening. Students should have their permission slips in by Friday, March 11 to
secure a seat on the bus.

UCITY STUDENTS WITH PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR QUARTERS 1 & 2:

CREESE,GLENIKA

MOORE,MICHAEL D
BARRIE,SALAMATU
JOHNSON,MAURICE
SAUNDERS,DONTE M
THOMAS,DONTAY Z
ABDULWAHAB,DHEKEBA
HALL,ROBERT D
AGENIS,QUETIA
LEE,TIFFANY
YOUNG,MYKIA S
CHEATHAM,BRIONA
MOORE,NAFEESA S
BROWN,TEIONA Z
HOBBS,SHAQUION M
RIVERS, DEANDRA C.

UNIVERSITY CITY PROMISE ACADEMY
GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDANCE

• Absences are treated as unlawful until schools receive a written note indicating a valid reason for absence.
• An absent note is required within three (3) days of student’s return to school.
• Valid/lawful absences are: personal illness, funeral within immediate family, pregnancy leave, required court appearances, and religious observances. Trips and vacations are not excused absences.
• A note from a physician verifying illness is required for absences extending (3) consecutive school days.
• All Students Are Expected To Attend School On Time, Every Day

School Nurse's Corner 10FEB2011

COLD AND FLU DIFFERENCES!

The main difference between the common cold and the flu is the severity of the symptoms. The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. These viruses are highly contagious and enter the body through our mouth and nose. Because the cold and flu are caused by viruses and not bacteria, antibiotics will not work against them.

COLD (Rhinovirus)
Sneezing, Stuffy Nose,
Sore Throat, Coughing,
usually lasts for 7-10 days.

FLU (Influenza)
Fever, Body Aches,
Chest Pain, Chills
Usually lasts 1-2 weeks

12 Feb 2011 by Jag Times Staff
Saturday (26th) will be the second installment of the Monthly Birthday Party for everyone!!
If you come to school you will get a ticket to get you into the celebration. Cake and Ice Cream will be served!! We look forward to seeing you!!

Black History Month Trip

15 Feb. 2011 by D. Roundtree (A&H)

Students from the Arts and Humanities Academy got the chance to learn more about Philadelphia’s role in black history on Thursday February 3rd . In honor of-Black History Month, Arts & Humanities teacher Ms. Burgess had her African American history classes take a trip to Philadelphia’s African American Museum.
While there the students watched virtual stories of black people who were very influential to the developing of Black Philadelphia. The students got a chance to show their knowledge of history when the tour guide asked questions about the prominent leaders. They also observed hand woven quilts from Haitian women who used sew-ing as a way to tell their families’ stories. The civil rights exhibit interested the class the most. There the students got to look at videos that showed exactly what black people had to go through when they pro-tested for their rights.
The museum was a great experience for the A&H students. The museum is the perfect place to go to if you would love to better understand the early developing of Black Philadelphia.