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3rd Reportcard conference:
March 27 (Thursday) and 28 (Friday) will be a halfday followed by 3rd report card conference from 12:05pm to 2:30pm.
Admissions Requirements:
PSSA Scores: 50th Percentile in Math or Reading
Grades: All A’s, B’s, and C’s in all subjects.
Attendance: 90% Attendance (18 or fewer absences)
Here is the Link for our SAC flyer for the school year 2024-25:
Application Timeline:
September 13th @ 4 pm: Application OPENS
October 23rd @ 11:59 pm: Application CLOSES
November/December: Appeal window OPENS and CLOSES; Eligibility released
December – January: Individualized reviews; Appeals reviewed
January: Final eligibility released; Lottery; Offers, acceptances, and waitlist offers made
Click here to learn more about the School District of Philadelphia’s school selection process.
Please click here to see courses offered at Motivation High School
Scholars Health information:
Please click here for Student health services and medical updates from Student Health Services.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Welcome to Motivation High School, where passion meets purpose! At Motivation High, we believe in empowering scholars to reach their highest potential in an environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth by being a STAR ( Success Through Accepting Responsibility). Our dedicated staff, diverse programs, and inclusive community work together to provide a dynamic and supportive learning experience. Whether you are exploring our challenging courses or preparing for college and careers, Motivation is here to inspire and guide you every step of the way. We are committed to your future success, developing well-rounded scholars through rigorous academics, diverse extracurricular activities, and solid character-building programs. Our mission is to prepare scholars for college, careers, and a meaningful service life, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in a global society. Welcome to your future. Welcome to Motivation High School!!!!
-Principal Teli-Johnson