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Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Classical News
District News
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‘What about Black history bothers you?’ Allderdice students value AP African American Studies course criticized in other states
March 28, 2023 | PPS Allderdice is one of about 60 schools nationwide that’s piloting the course, recently at the center of a curriculum debate.
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Sharise Nance’s ‘S.W.A.G. Awards’ puts local social workers in the spotlight
Initially, Nance, a Pittsburgh native, wanted to be a child psychologist. After being hands-on for quite some time, she realized that the problems were systemic, and decided that she needed to work on the system at-large. Nance entered social work in 2003 at the University of Pittsburgh and found it was so broad to keep herself on her toes and to challenge herself, she started a private practice as soon as she could.
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Feeding the children at Pittsburgh Public Schools
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Curtistine Walker, the food services director of Pittsburgh Public Schools, about the Community Eligibility Provision and how it is feeding the children in Pittsburgh Public Schools. MAR 22, 2023
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Address 1463 Chartiers Ave #3rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-3110
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Uniform No
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School Colors Red, Blue and Silver
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District 9
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FAX (412) 928-3106
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Mascot Knights
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Hours 9:10AM - 3:55PM
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Classical is a school-wide magnet program. We are located in Pittsburgh's West End neighborhood. We provide a strong academic core of communications and literary studies, science, social studies, and math. Our curriculum includes an in-depth look at the influence classical societies have had on our modern, western world and how we can continue to use those ideas to help shape our future world. In addition, we emphasize art education, physical education, Spanish language, and instrumental music. We enhance our curriculum by integrating technology through the use of our three computer labs, smart boards, ELMOs, and distance learning. As part of our classical focus, we provide students with several interdisciplinary experiences, some unique art opportunities and a special way to celebrate our learning at the end of each year.
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Additional Educational Services
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Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy, Regional Autistic Support Classroom, Regional Multiple Disabilities Support Classroom -
Classical Academy Early Childhood Center
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Classical Academy Early Childhood Center
PPS Early Childhood Education Programs provides early learning opportunities to approximately over 2,000 children a year from infancy through five-years of age throughout the City of Pittsburgh. The children and families served receive comprehensive services including education, nutrition, health, mental health, disabilities and social services. By meeting the needs of the “whole child” we ensure that all children are prepared for kindergarten entrance.All of our PPS Early Childhood classrooms operate for 6-hours a day. During that time all children are exposed to a research-based, high quality curriculum that is aligned to the PA Early Learning Standards and receive instruction individually, in small groups, and in whole group settings. Our children also have opportunities to receive specialized services in the classroom through our contracted providers or Early Intervention (as needed), to socialize with peers, and receive breakfast & lunch daily.To learn more about Early Childhood, visit www.pghschools.org/earlychildhood
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FACILITIES
Classical 6-8, located at 1463 Chartiers Ave 3rd Floor, was built in 1974. The 4 story building a total area of 224,105 square feet.
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2 Science Labs
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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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2 Music Labs
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1 Multi-Purpose Room
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0 CTE Labs
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1 Gym
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1 Pool
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0 Auditoriums
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
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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
School Reports
Forms
Flyers
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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Title 1 Home-School Compact
Our commitment to work together as partners in the education of our students.
Quick Links
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Board District 9
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District 9
Board Representative:
Gene Walker
About Mr. Walker:
Gene Walker has worked in finance, education, direct support, marketing, and nonprofit management. He is a graduate of Peabody High School and received his bachelor’s degree in business and accounting from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Walker returned to Pittsburgh in 2009 to work alongside the team at the Pittsburgh Promise in various capacities, including becoming the first Director of Workforce Development in 2015. During his time with the Promise, he was responsible for creating numerous programs, including the District’s We Promise program focused on African American male mentoring, The Promise college tours, and The Promise ambassador program. In 2018, Mr. Walker left The Promise to launch a new nonprofit, Mission C, to provide financial education and support for families facing eviction. In 2019, he left Mission C to support adults with intellectual and physical disabilities with Gene Cook Supports Inc. That same year he became an Accredited Financial Counselor and now provides affordable personal finance management counseling to individuals and families. Mr. Walker and his wife Jenny have two children, both recent graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Mr. Walker can be reached by email at gwalker1@pghschools.org.
Areas Represented in District 9:
- Sheraden
- Windgap
- Brighton Heights
- Perry Hilltop
- Oakwood
- Ridgemont
- Crafton Heights
- Chartiers City
- Parts of Northside
- Westwood
- Fairywood
- Elliott
- Esplen
- Marshall-Shadeland
- East Carnegie
- West End
- Summer Hill
District 9 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Center
- Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
- Pittsburgh Gifted Center
- Pittsburgh Langley K-8
- Pittsburgh Morrow PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Perry High School
- Pittsburgh Westwood K-5