Yes Wilma, I should have included Wilson.
Very important school if the south border
is expected to grow.
S.
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Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 7:12 PM
To: S. Sharrieff Ali;
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Subject: Re: [UC] Catchment Area:
Why oh Why oh Why???
Dear Sharrieff and Jim,
Do not forget the Alexander Wilson School at 46th
& Woodland Ave within
our boundaries along with Drew, Lea and Locke.
You are quite right that the catchment area has been a serious bone of
contention.
Despite the vehement efforts of the some people in UC to change the catchment
area, the SDP (School
District of Philadelphia) wanted
this to be a true neighborhood school (according to guidelines and in collaboration
with the U of Pa.
This eventually weighed in SHCA’s favor) and therefore negated the need
(perhaps for SHCA at that point) for a united UC front such as the UCCC.
Since SHCA, lobbied heavily to start the UCCC, after the Woodlands Cemetery forced
the UCHS to move out, several of the other community group members of the UCCC
who were not included in the area designated for the future Penn-Alexander
School claimed they had felt bamboozled (rightly or wrongly).
Also, the closing and dissolution of the much revered and beloved UC New School
(to rally support for the future Penn-Assisted School by which
these community groups hoped to benefit) added to that feeling.
Perhaps it should be lobbied further now but to what end, I don’t know.
However, I do like that this school is in the neighborhood and pleasantly
surprised the Penn-Alexander School chooses
to link its website to the website (my Tech Leader and I co-designed and
co-authored and built in 2001-02 for our school) for grades 1-5.
By the way, I found this out quite by accident and was surprised.
(RE-ally!) UC Rides Again.
-Wilma
By the way I discovered this quite by accident.
-Wilma
On 6/28/04 10:45
AM, "S. Sharrieff Ali" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hey Jim…
I didn’t comment much on this thread. I would agree with you
that know one really knows Penn’s input on the catchment
and the school district probably had a strong voice or formula
in determining the boundaries.
The catchment issue is a difficult one on both sides. Everyone
wants the catchment to extend yet another block to reach their child.
What we know is that there are 3 other schools that are very close
to the boundaries, Locke, Drew, and Lee. It is hard to make a case
that the boundaries should extend additional blocks when the other
schools are within walking distance as well. The obvious problem is
the difference in the facilities and the perception of a better educational
value at PAS.
We really need to strengthen our relationships with the other schools
to improve them. Quality public schools are critical to our overall
community plans. PAS shouldn’t be our “only” beloved public
school.
S.
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Subject: Re: [UC] Catchment Area:
Why oh Why oh Why???
Sharrief,
Why didn't you mention the Phila. School District? My guess
is that they were the the strongest voice in determining the catchment area. I
don't think anyone knows exactly how much input Penn had in drawing the
boundaries for the school. Singling them out and bashing them for it seems
unfair in the least and continues a perception that Penn is behind every
(perceived) mistake or problem in the neighborhood. I thought we were beginning
to see things in a more nuanced and informed way. No?
Jim Lilly
