Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School

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Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School<o:p></o:p>
A community based public k-12 Freedom School<o:p></o:p>
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For its elementary school scholar activists (grades k -8)&nbsp; Sankofa Freedom Academy offers:<o:p></o:p>
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 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>A loving, safe learning environment where children are celebrated and respected.<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Instruction that uses the history and culture of the students to inspire pride, promote scholarship, and foster a sense of purpose <o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Small group intergenerational instruction, where children, youth, adults, and elders learn and teach together.<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Intense focus on literacy and numeracy that will provide a strong foundation in the basics and inspire a love for reading and a respect for learning <o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Community based research and learning that get students out of the class to solve problems in the real world<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>African Centered Cultural Arts Program &#8211; Dance, drumming, Martial Arts, Visual Arts, <o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Teachers and staff who believe in children, are accessible to parents, and never give up!<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>The Freedom School Way:<o:p></o:p></LI>
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 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in" class=MsoNormal>Harambee<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in" class=MsoNormal>DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Time<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in" class=MsoNormal>Social Action<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in" class=MsoNormal>Conflict Resolution<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in" class=MsoNormal>Extended day, Saturday and Summer programming<o:p></o:p></LI>
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For its high school servant leader scholars (grades 9-12) Sankofa Freedom Academy offers:<o:p></o:p>
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 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Academically rigorous and intellectual stimulating&nbsp; education<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Opportunities for&nbsp; internships, servant leadership and social action <o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>College preparatory curriculum which will include advanced placement classes<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Travel opportunities&nbsp; - national and international <o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;Opportunities to participate or serve in summer Freedom School<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;Participation in athletics and extracurricular activities <o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Afrikan Centered Socialization including Rites of Passage<o:p></o:p></LI>
 <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Training in field of education through literacy and numeracy corps<o:p></o:p></LI>
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&nbsp;<SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Garamond','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Are you really ready for your freedom?&nbsp; Come join the movement at Sankofa Freedom Academy!

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Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School 4256 Paul St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 - Phone: 215-288-2001 Fax: 215-288-2099

Last Modified: Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

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