- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Allegheny 6-8
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Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
A Traditional Academy
District News
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News Release -Board Receives Update on Strategic Plan Process
PITTSBURGH, December 6, 2023 – Tonight, Superintendent Wayne N. Walters EdD and District consultant Martha Greenway provided an update on the strategic planning process at the Board’s Education Committee Meeting.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools’ 5-year strategic plan begins to take shape
Leaders at Pittsburgh Public Schools want to improve the quality of the district’s academics and reconfigure school facilities, according to a preliminary framework for the district’s five-year strategic plan.
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Pittsburgh Police Receive Recognition For School Threat Response
In an updated statement addendum to the below national release, The Uvalde Foundation For Kids announced Monday morning, from its Dallas, Texas headquarters, that it will be including a special recognition to Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) & the collaborative work between Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Police & the Pittsburgh Police.
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Address 810 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-4115
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Uniform Khaki or navy blue pants, shorts, skirts and dresses. White, light blue or navy shirts.
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School Colors Blue and White
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District 8
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FAX (412) 323-4114
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Mascot Allegheny Astros
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Hours 8:40AM - 3:25PM
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Where Every Challenge is an Opportunity! Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is a whole school Traditional Academy Magnet School located in Pittsburgh's North Side community. It sits in a prime location that provides teachers and students the opportunity to partner with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, The National Aviary, Carnegie Science Center, Community College of Allegheny County, Carnegie Library, The Pittsburgh Steelers Football, and the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball teams. Our school emphasizes academic achievement, structure, discipline, character development, technology proficiency, and community responsibility. We embrace the Community of Caring Core Values of Responsibility, Respect, Trust, Care, and Family. Our children will behave appropriately, respect cultural diversity, and will develop self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-reliance. Student affirmation will result in proud and successful children. Students will provide service to their schools and the community. Parents will support the philosophy and practices of the Traditional Academy, and will be engaged as partners in the education of their children. Teachers and administrators will fine tune skills and seek professional development opportunities to improve their effectiveness. Collaborative efforts of educators, parents and the community help us to achieve our goals for all our students.
All students have equitable access to instructional technology, which includes: ActivBoard, Read 180, Compass Learning Reading and Math programs, and classroom computers, as well as a fully equipped computer lab. Other special programs for students include: Pittsburgh Gifted Program, Title I school wide program, learning support classes, school-wide positive behavior support system, Student Assistant Program, and conflict mediation.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 also offers opportunities to participate in choral and instrumental ensembles, grade level service learning projects, portfolio review, extended day program, book clubs, Science Fair, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition, Career Day, participation in the African American Challenge Bowl, and recently received the NFL Play 60 Fitness grant. Sports include interscholastic volleyball, cross-country, basketball, swimming, soccer, and wrestling. Other activities include intramural sports, National Junior Honor Society, Step Team, the Mayor's Stash the Trash Campaign, Yearbook Club, K.R.U.N.K., ASSEMBLE, S.T.E.M. Stars, Youth Places, Digital Corps, and School Newspaper Club. School-community partnerships include Mercy Behavioral Health, Pittsburgh Children's Museum, Sprout, Pittsburgh Project, the Carnegie Science Center, and the National Aviary.
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Additional Educational Services
Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy -
Athletics
Volleyball- Boys & Girls
Flag Football – Co-ed
Cross Country – Co-ed
Basketball- Boys & Girls
Swimming- Co-ed
Soccer- Boys & Girls
Wrestling
To learn more about athletics, visit www.pghschools.org/athletics
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
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ATA 6-8 Parent and Family Engagement Policy PFEP 2022-2023
ATA 6-8 Parent and Family Engagement Policy PFEP 2022-2023.pdf 1.22 MB (Last Modified on January 10, 2023) -
ATA 6-8 Parent Student Teacher Compact 2022-2023
ATA 6-8 Parent Student Teacher Compact 2022-2023_REVISED.pdf 543.11 KB (Last Modified on January 10, 2023) -
Addendum to Our School's 2022-2023 Student & Family Handbook
Addendum to Our Schools Student and Family Handbook.pdf 209.18 KB (Last Modified on December 29, 2022)
School Calendars
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November Afterschool Activity Calendar
November After School Activities Calendar 2023 FINAL.pdf 425.15 KB (Last Modified on November 14, 2023)
School Improvement Plans
Forms
Flyers
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A Celebration of Black Excellence 2023
FLYER_Celebration of Black Excellence and February PSCC 2023.pdf 706.21 KB (Last Modified on February 21, 2023)
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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September PSCC and Annual Title I
ATA 6-8 Annual Title I and September PSCC Meeting Sign-In.pdf 139.33 KB (Last Modified on February 21, 2023) -
PSCC Meetings and Content Nights Dates 2022-2023
Please join us each month for our PSCC Meetings and Family Content Night events!
ATA Middle School Monthly PSCC ad Content Night Schedule 2022-23SY.pdf 215.36 KB (Last Modified on February 21, 2023)
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FACILITIES
Allegheny 6-8, located at 810 Arch St, was built in 1904. The 4 story building a total area of 28,857 square feet.
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1 Science Lab
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5 Classroom Computer Labs
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0 Dedicated Computer Labs
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1 Art Lab
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3 Music Labs
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0 Multi-Purpose Rooms
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0 CTE Labs
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1 Gym
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1 Pool
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1 Auditorium
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library
Quick Links
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Board District 8
Click to Learn More
District 8
Board Representative:
Kevin Carter
- Board of Museum Liaison
Committees Chaired:
- Business/Finance
About Mr. Carter:
Kevin L. Carter is a social engineer, entrepreneur, BMOC champion, millennial advocate, and conversationalist from Pittsburgh, PA. Kevin serves as an elected member of the Pittsburgh Public School Board, CEO of FORGE Global, CEO of the Carter Group, and former CEO of the Adonai Center. He focuses his work on developing and implementing strategies to equip and prepare boys and men of color with skills and tools to advance socially, educationally, and economically. Additionally, he serves as an advocate for stimulating and increasing millennial engagement and leadership opportunities. Kevin studied Public Administration, Economics, and Finance at Point Park University. In addition to the school board, he serves as a member of the Board for the Women and Girls Foundation, Northside Coalition for Fair Housing, and the Board of Trustees for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
Kevin has received numerous honors and awards for his work including; Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40, Who’s Who in Black Pittsburgh inaugural edition, MYDC Robinson Award for Education, New Pittsburgh Courier’s Men of Excellence, New Pittsburgh Courier’s FAB 40, he was an elected delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention and is an Eagle Scout. He was also a 2019 Black Enterprise Magazine BE Modern Man. He is the OYW Coordinating Ambassador for Pittsburgh, and past US Region 2 Coordinating Ambassador. Mr. Carter can be reached by email at kcarter1@pghschools.org.
Elected official until 2023 electionAreas Represented in District 8:
- Manchester
- Beltzhoover
- Central Northside
- Northview Heights
- North Shore
- Chateau
- California-Kirkbride
- Allegheny Center
- Allegheny West
- Parts of Knoxville
- Parts of Hill District and Downtown
District 8 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
- Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
- Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12
- Pittsburgh Clayton
- Pittsburgh Conroy
- Pittsburgh Grandview K-5
- Pittsburgh King PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy