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The Workshop School
We envision graduates who value learning, growth, and building community; and know how to shape their lives and our world
As a part of the School District of Philadelphia's Innovation Network, The Workshop School is a project-based high school serving grades 9-12. Our curriculum is centered around real-world contexts and career pathways, with the goal of equipping students with the skills and knowledge to pursue authentic careers and lives upon graduation.
What Makes Us Unique
Interdisciplinary project based learning embedded in an advisory model, daily circle and school-wide restorative practices, internships, entrepreneurship, and dual enrollment programs; an automotive CTE program, competency-based assessment.
How We Spend Our Time
Students spend half the day in project work with a single cohort of students (their advisory), and the other half in subject-based seminars. The school operates on a trimester system, with new projects launching each term. At the end of each term, students are required to demonstrate learning and growth through public exhibitions, which are paired with family conferences.
The Student Experience
In the World
Internships
Opportunities for students to learn the skills needed to succeed in their respective career fields
Clubs
After-school activities for students to explore their passions
Dual Credit
Student can earn college credit at the same time their fulfilling their graduation credits for high school
Our Team
Administration
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Principal
Ayanna Walker
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Assistant Principal
Andrew Walker
Teaching Staff
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9th Grade Advisor
Nate Kim
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9th Grade Advisor
Seth Carter
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12th Grade Advisor
Scott Nelsen
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10th Grade Advisor
Hannah Gann
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10th Grade Advisor
Douglas Cox
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English Teacher
Willa Deitch
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Biology Teacher
Dan Shahar
Support
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Teaching Assistant
Shannon Lane
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Real-World Learning Director
Candace Eaton
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Counselor
Jere Tobias
Workshop Learning
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Executive Director
Matthew Riggan
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Director
Simon Hauger