The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School (MCSCS) is a

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serving students in grades 1–12 in

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. Founded in 1999, the school is located in the Center City neighborhood and had a 100% graduation rate in 2015–2016.

History

The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School opened in 1999 with over 720 students in grades first through twelfth, adding a grade every year for 4 years.

Governance

The school is led by a

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and a principal. A six-member Board of Trustees meets with the CAO and principal regularly.

Campus

The school is located in Center City, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities offered at the school include

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, public speaking, Mock Trial, and

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and choir.

Athletics

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

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team is known as the Elephants, named after the school mascot, an African Elephant. The school currently has no other athletic programs.

Curriculum

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.

Achievements

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.

Notable alumni

* Mike Watkins (born 1995), basketball player for

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in the

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References

External links

Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School
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