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# Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson

The School District of Philadelphia

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## Posts

- [School of the Week Award](https://pma.philasd.org/2026/05/29/school-of-the-week-award/) - Congratulations to Philadelphia Military Academy on being recognized as the Philadelphia Tribune’s School of the Week! 🎉 PMA continues to set the standard for leadership, service, and academic excellence by empowering cadets to grow into confident leaders both inside and outside the classroom. From JROTC achievements and leadership development to athletics, robotics, and community service,
- [Summer Basic Orientation Training 2026](https://pma.philasd.org/2026/06/01/summer-basic-orientation-training/) - Welcome to all students who are interested in PMA and the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program. Please read this very important information regarding our Summer Basic Orientation Training (SBOT) before making your commitment to uphold the seven ARMY values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
- [Philadelphia Military Academy Earns Department of the Army Gold Star Honor Unit with Distinction for 2025–2026](https://pma.philasd.org/2026/06/01/philadelphia-military-academy-earns-department-of-the-army-gold-star-honor-unit-with-distinction-for-2025-2026/) - Philadelphia Military Academy is proud to announce that it has once again been designated a Department of the Army Gold Star Honor Unit with Distinction for the 2025–2026 school year. This prestigious recognition is the highest honor awarded to Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs and reflects the academy's continued commitment to excellence in
- [Home & School](https://pma.philasd.org/2019/02/02/home-school/) - Greetings to our PMA Parents and Guardians! We are pleased that you have taken a personal interest in your child's education and well being! We want to work with YOU to build the best possible environment and community at PMA. A MESSAGE FROM PMA PARENT CRYSTAL ROBINSON..... My name is Crystal Robinson and My

## Pages

- [Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson - Home](https://pma.philasd.org/) - Attention Cadets: School starts promptly at 7:30 AM every day. Please be on time! Please review Uniform Guidelines Announcements Summer School For students who have failed a course, Summer School provides an opportunity to earn grades and credits needed for graduation. Learn More Free Student Healthcare & Mental Health SupportVirtual doctor visits and therapy—available at
- [Summer Basic Orientation Training](https://pma.philasd.org/summer-basic-orientation-training/) - Welcome to all students who are interested in PMA and the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program. Please read this very important information regarding our Summer Basic Orientation Training (SBOT) before making your commitment to uphold the seven ARMY values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Welcome to PMA SBOT
- [JROTC at Philadelphia Military Academy](https://pma.philasd.org/jrotc-at-pma/) - COL J. ESTEBAN RODRIGUEZ, US ARMY (RET) Colonel Rodríguez, a native of Puerto Rico, resides in Doylestown, PA with his wife Pamela, and daughter Trinity. Additionally, he has five adult sons. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in economics, along with a master’s degree in business administration, and a master’s
- [Title I](https://pma.philasd.org/title-i/) - FY21 Right to Know Letter English FY21 Right to Know Letter Spanish(1) School Improvement Plan
- [Schedules](https://pma.philasd.org/schedules/) - A. Full Day Schedule [table id=6 /] B. Early Dismissal Schedule [table id=7 /] C. Late Arrival (Weather Related) [table id=8 /] D. Late Arrival (Keystone Exams) [table id=9 /] E. Extended Advisory (1 Hr) [table id=10 /] F. Extended Advisory (2 Hr) [table id=23 /] G. Extended Advisory (1 Hr End of Day)
- [Contact Us](https://pma.philasd.org/contact-us/) - Philadelphia Military Academy 2118 N. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA 19122 Office: 215-400-7420 Fax: 215-400-7421 For questions regarding admissions, please email Mr. Kalomo Vanterpool at kvanterpool@philasd.org For questions regarding community partnerships, please email Principal Ali at kali@philasd.org For JROTC related questions, please email Colonel Rodriguez at jerodriguez@philasd.org
- [Home & School News](https://pma.philasd.org/home-school/) - Greetings to our PMA Parents and Guardians! We are pleased that you have taken a personal interest in your child's education and well being! We want to work with YOU to build the best possible environment and community at PMA.
- [About Us](https://pma.philasd.org/about-us/) - Vision To be a premier educational institution that provides rigorous academics, leadership development, and a respectful community where every Cadet can achieve their full potential. Our Mission The Philadelphia Military Academy partners with parents and the community to prepare diverse learners for higher education and the workforce. Through a transformative process and a tailored military
- [Family Engagement](https://pma.philasd.org/parents/) - Lion's Pride Family Newsletter Week of 2.12 5050 PMA-Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2020-2021 PMA Parent Compact 2020-2021
- [Technology Help](https://pma.philasd.org/technology-help/) - This page is for PMA staff and students to use if they need any technical help. This page will also include steppers for any issue you can resolve yourself and drop any new updates that are tech-related. If students need a charger they can purchase one from these links: USB-C Do you need help with
- [Athletics](https://pma.philasd.org/athletics/) - PIAA CIPPE FORM In order to participate in athletics all prospects must have their parent and physician complete Sections 1 – 6 of the PIAA CIPPE FORM, which you can download HERE Athletic Team Pages Cross Country Cross Country Boys and Girls information and schedule Girls' Varsity Basketball Girls' Varsity Basketball team information and schedule
- [Staff List](https://pma.philasd.org/staff-list/) - Administrative/Office [table id=13 /] JROTC [table id=14 /] Teachers [table id=15 /] Office of Specialized Services [table id=16 /] Climate [table id=17 /] Food Services [table id=18 /] Facilities [table id=20 /]
- [Calendar](https://pma.philasd.org/calendar/)
- [PMA - HOMEPAGE 2023](https://pma.philasd.org/pma-homepage-2023/) - A Gold Star UnitPhiladelphia Military Academy was awarded an Honor Unit with Distinction for the 2022-2023 school year, with a 98% score on the overall JPA evaluation. PMA is a gold star ARMY JROTC Program that demonstrates exceptional performance in all areas of program operation. Tweets by ThePhiladelph12 View this profile on Instagram The 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙖
- [Summer School](https://pma.philasd.org/summer-school/)
- [The Seven Army Values](https://pma.philasd.org/the-seven-army-values/) - The Seven Army Values Use the Acronym: "LDRSHIP" Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers. Duty: Fulfill your obligations. Respect: Treat people as they should be treated. Selfless Service: Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. Honor: Live up
- [Parent Portal Setup](https://pma.philasd.org/parent-portal-setup/) - For families new to the School District of Philadelphia (coming from charter, private, Catholic, etc), please be patient. It could take until the first week of September for all of the family contact information to be entered into the SDP system. Accounts cannot be configured until the accounts are fully setup. To access the Parent
- [Cadet Creed](https://pma.philasd.org/cadet-creed/) - HOORAH !!! What is the Army’s JROTC Cadet Creed? The Army JROTC Cadet Creed is a saying or oath which provides a structure all cadets should work or live by. The Cadet Creed, in a few carefully selected words, explains what is expected of a JROTC Cadet. The Cadet Creed is a motto that all JROTC Cadets will learn. The Cadet
- [Arts at PMA](https://pma.philasd.org/art/) - Students at the Philadelphia Military Academy may participate in a number of Arts programs and activities, including visual arts, instrumental music, drum line, and choir. They may also chose to participate in a number of arts-related activities such as the art of: fencing, debate, drill, and other community-building organizations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QE7FL4vgV0&t=1s
- [Students](https://pma.philasd.org/students/) - Access our student handbook HERE 2022-2023 Bell Schedules Full Day Schedule [table id=6 /] Early Dismissal Schedule (Professional Development) [table id=7 /] "Class A" JROTC Uniform Foot Gear: Proper Shoes (Issued Patent Leather "Bates" and Black Crew-Length Socks) Class A Jacket: Properly Cared For, along with a necktie (males) or necktab (females), decorations /
- [Graduation Pathways](https://pma.philasd.org/graduation-pathways/) - Dear Parents/Guardians, In 2018, Act 158 was signed into law by the governor, outlining state graduation requirements that go into effect for students in the Class of 2023 and beyond. To graduate from high school, students must meet all local graduation requirements related to credits and coursework along with the state requirements outlined in
- [PMA Abroad](https://pma.philasd.org/pma-in-spain/) - …Summer 2022! Interested in seeing something new? Trying new flavors? Staring in wonder at incredible architecture? …practicing your Spanish language skills?! Visit these links for more information and to register for the information session on 2/3/21 at 7pm: PMA in Spain Trip Preview EF Adventure in Spain GOFUNDME for PMA in Spain-Please support us!
- [PMA Alumni](https://pma.philasd.org/pma-alumni/) - Please join our email list for news and events! 2022 Graduation at The Dell 2021 Military Graduation 2021 Graduation at The Dell
- [Staff Highlights](https://pma.philasd.org/staff-highlights/) - October 2021: Ms. Debra Shick (English/Drama) Ms. Shick hails from South Jersey. This is her second year at PMA. She has taught almost 25 years in Philadelphia at the college and high school level. She enjoys reading, taking long walks all over the city, visiting museums, watching movies, eating yummy food, and hanging out with
- [PMA Policies](https://pma.philasd.org/policies/) - I. PMA Policies Students are responsible for following the JROTC Cadet Code of Conduct as well as the School District Code of Conduct. Violations of the JROTC Cadet Code of Conduct may lead to disenrollment. School Hours School hours are from 7:30 AM to 2:34 PM, Monday – Friday (See School Calendar for exceptions) Students are marked
- [Cadet Contact](https://pma.philasd.org/cadet-contact/) - Cadet Contract
- [Gold Star School](https://pma.philasd.org/gold-star-school/) - THE PHILADELPHIA MILITARY ACADEMY BECOMES A GOLD STAR SCHOOL Congratulations to the Philadelphia Military Academy (PMA) for becoming a GOLD STAR JROTC program. PMA has been awarded an Honor Unit with Distinction for the 2022-2023 school year. An Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD) is one that has demonstrated exceptional performance in all areas of program
- [Sports](https://pma.philasd.org/sports/) - The School District of Philadelphia's Office of Athletics has decided to adhere to Governor Wolf's recommendation of postponing all athletics until January, 2021. There will be Google Classrooms set up for each sport that is offered at PMA. These Google Classrooms will be used for communication and updates regarding athletics and that specific sport. These
- [Parent and Cadet Handbook 2021-2022](https://pma.philasd.org/student-and-cadet-handbook-2021-2022/) - 2021-2022 PMA Cadet & Parent Handbook
- [NHS Members](https://pma.philasd.org/nhs-members-2019-2020/) - Saybeh Bunnah, Class of 2024, Secretary 2021-2022 Savannah Watson, Class of 2024 Dante Sime, Class of 2023 やあ, my name is Dante Simé, I'm 17 years old and I'm a Junior. I am Haitian and Trinidadian, I was born 2004 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. Though most of my life I've been in Philly
- [Photo Gallery](https://pma.philasd.org/pafa-trip-11-13-19/) - Art 1 students visited the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on Wednesday, November 13th to tour an exhibit about local landscapes entitled, “From the Schuylkill to the Hudson: Landscapes of the Early American Republic.” We discussed the history, significance, and importance of our waterways and their representation in art over time. Some of the first
- [Fall 2018 with Lindsay Sparagana](https://pma.philasd.org/fall-2018-with-lindsay-sparagana/)
- [Spring 2019 with Lindsay Sparagana](https://pma.philasd.org/2018-2019/)
- [Community Garden](https://pma.philasd.org/community-garden/) - Our garden at 13th and Susquehanna is growing! Watch this fun timelapse video of our process!
- [Counselor's Corner](https://pma.philasd.org/counselors-corner/) - Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s): It is with enthusiasm to support the Philadelphia Military Academy School Counseling Department. As the school counselor, I look forward to cultivating new relationships and building a robust department coupled with the Student Support Services (i.e., nurse, and school psychologist) to subscribe to the students’ needs. I have a keen understanding
- [2021-2022 Supply List](https://pma.philasd.org/2021-2022-supply-list/) - Find the 2021-2022 Supply List HERE
- [Uniform](https://pma.philasd.org/uniform/) - Find PMA’s uniform policy HERE and below: MONDAY – POLO & KHAKI PANTS – Tan Khaki pants – Green PMA Polo Shirt (note: Red Principal’s Club or Blue NHS Polos are authorized) – Sneakers – White Socks ONLY! **Optional Items: JROTC Windbreaker, Black Casual Windbreaker, or PMA Hoodie TUESDAY– CLASS A UNIFORM – Class A Uniform
- [Class of 2022](https://pma.philasd.org/class-of-2022/)
- [Class of 2023](https://pma.philasd.org/class-of-2023/)
- [Class of 2024](https://pma.philasd.org/class-of-2024/)
- [Academics](https://pma.philasd.org/academics/) - I. Academics: Students will receive a grade from every subject for each marking period. Each of the four marking period grades are averaged for a final grade. In addition to bi-weekly progress reports, students and parents will be made aware of each teacher's marking system; there should not be any "surprises" at report card time.
- [National Honor Society](https://pma.philasd.org/national-honor-society/) - The Philadelphia Military Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society would like to welcome and congratulate our 2020-2021 inductees! Maikah Hutton, Class of 2021 Cristopher Espinal, Class of 2022 Carlos Gonzalez, Class of 2022 Nelson Rios, Class of 2022 Jabrill David, Class of 2023 Egypt Green, Class of 2023 Tyrisha Peterson, Class of 2023
- [Class of 2025](https://pma.philasd.org/class-of-2025/) - Students and Parents/Guardians, please read this important letter regarding mandatory summer training.
- [School Prep Summer 2021](https://pma.philasd.org/summer-2020-reading-assignments/) - Click here for summer 2021 work for ALL grades
- [PhillyFUND](https://pma.philasd.org/phillyfund/) - My name is Mr. Marchiafava and I teach Biology and Environmental Science at Philadelphia Military Academy. I am a Philadelphia native who graduated from Bodine High School in 2007 and Temple University in 2011. I currently live in South Philadelphia with my wife and we frequently visit the Wissahickon, Bartram's garden and other Philadelphia green
- [Nurse Jordan's Corner](https://pma.philasd.org/nurse-jordans-corner/) - Virtual Health Suite: Nurse Jordan Google Classroom code: uckofts Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 11 am, 12 pm - 1 pm Email: bjordan@philasd.org Health Room Services The goal of school health services is to keep students healthy, safe and ready to learn. Required Medical Examinations for School Entry · Please share
- [School Plan 2020](https://pma.philasd.org/school-plan-2020/) - To view PMA's school plan, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JjZnxDzLr8m6MGJ66fGxfzj2tzeZGAfa/view?usp=sharing To leave feedback for us, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJxSp_ZEfuoQ4RrSSE9fwZ0zZef6dbvqTIIiA01jx3MEEBZg/viewform
- [NHS Duckrey Service Project](https://pma.philasd.org/nhs-duckrey-service-project/)
- [Fall 2019 with Rebecca Gilbert](https://pma.philasd.org/fall-2019-with-rebecca-gilbert/)
- [Picasso Project 2018](https://pma.philasd.org/picasso-project-2018/) - Picasso Project 2018-Crafting Community Philadelphia Military Academy received a Picasso Project Grant in 2018 to complete five large mosaic panels to fill boarded window frames in the school. This endeavor would not have been possible without outside arts funding. The support that came in monetary funds enabled my students to have quite a priceless experience,
- [AISP with The Print Center](https://pma.philasd.org/aisp-with-the-print-center/)
- [Schedule an Interview Here](https://pma.philasd.org/schedule-an-interview-here/) - Schedule Interview Here
- [Home and School Calendar](https://pma.philasd.org/home-and-school-calendar/) - Home and School meetings take place from 4:30-6:30pm every FIRST Thursday each month: October 3, 2019 November 1, 2019 December 5, 2019 January 2, 2019 February 6, 2019 March 5, 2019 April 2, 2019 May 7, 2019 June 4, 2019 Coffee and tea with the Principal takes place every THIRD Wednesday from 10:00-11:30am: October 16,
- [Staff Directory](https://pma.philasd.org/staff-directory/) - [table id=5 /]

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- [Summer Basic Orientation Training](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/summer-basic-orientation-training/)
- [ANNOUNCEMENTS](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/item-retrieval/)
- [Hispanic Heritage Month](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/hispanic-heritage-month/)
- [Keystone Testing Fall 2021](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/keystone-testing-fall-2021/)
- [Senior Video-Class of 2021](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/graduation-2021/)
- [Summer 2021 assignments](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/summer-2021-assignments/)
- [Graduation Class of 2020](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/graduation-class-of-2020/)
- [Coronavirus!](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/coronavirus/)
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- [UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION NOW](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/update-your-contact-information-now/)
- [CONGRATULATIONS Adam McAvoy](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/congratulations-adam-mcavoy/)
- [Cross Country](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/cross-country/)
- [Open House](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/open-house/)
- [Back to School Night](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/back-to-school-night/)
- [First Day of School](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/first-day-of-school/)
- [Home and School Night](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/home-and-school-night/)
- [2nd Marking Period Conferences](https://pma.philasd.org/office-alert/2nd-marking-period-conferences/)

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