Program Overview

Academic Program

Summer Prior to 9th grade: Every new student will participate in two weeks of intensive classes in basic skills, overview of school bibliography, organization, and note taking. Students will also do experiential learning initiatives.

Grades 9-10: Initial emphasis will be on establishing basic skills in major academic disciplines: English, history, math, science, Latin and writing.

Grade 11: Emphasis will switch to individual and team project-based learning.

Summer Prior to 12th Grade: All rising seniors will participate in two weeks of planning for their final year of high school and preparing for application to college.

Grade 12: Senior year will allow more flexibility with greater independent study, project based instruction and opportunities for off-campus classes. This year will culminate with a senior project and presentation.

Service Learning will be required for every student every year.

Code of Conduct

“Every man is the architect of his own fortune”

Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School students will follow a strictly enforced code of behavior and dress (including a sports jacket and tie). Students will respect themselves, their fellow students, teachers, staff, guests and all others they encounter during the course of their school day. Students and parents will be required to sign an agreement that will signify their understanding of and commitment to the school code.

Student Pledge of Responsibility

Education is my birthright. Education is the birthright of all children. Education is the pathway to freedom, the freedom to achieve my personal dreams.
Education is the path to justice, justice for every man, woman and child. Education is the path to power, the power to change the world.
Education is the path to joy. The joy of learning is a privilege. Education is my full-time job. It requires hard work.
I commit myself this day to focus on my studies, to be an active participant in my learning process, and to always seek guidance from my teachers whenever I need help.
I commit myself this day to respect myself and my fellow students; to honor my teachers and the entire school community.
I commit myself this day to scholarship and to train my mind and push myself to work hard.
I commit myself this day to my family and my community. I make these commitments freely and publicly.

Click here to listen to the Boys' Latin Pledge in Latin.

Community Service
At Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School we believe in educating the whole person, developing the parts of a student that he might not have the chance to improve elsewhere. In this spirit, we require community service for every year a student attends Boys' Latin. It is an opportunity for growth as well as an invitation to make a difference. Freshmen are responsible for 20 hours of community service and Sophomores are responsible for 25 hours. These hours are to be logged on the time sheet and returned to Ms. Flounders.

Click here to download the time sheet.

School Activities
Each student will be required to participate in two activities per year. These activities may be athletic, artistic, or academic such as mock trial, robotics, or model UN. Students must choose at least one athletic activity and one non-athletic activity. Athletic choices include soccer, cross country, football, basketball, baseball and crew. Students can also chose a club sport such as: fencing, rugby, tennis and bowling. Artistic activities include band, choir and drama.