While we recognize that the Pennsylvania Department of Education recommendation now includes the option of Full Remote or Hybrid Model for elementary schools, in keeping with the current recommendations, we remain steadfast in our direction to remain remote until we see 3 consecutive weeks of data in the Low or Moderate category in the COVID-19 Dashboard, accompanied by 3 weeks of the CHOP PolicyLab projections on a steady decline. 

This information can be found in our December 16 Parent Letter, and we will continue to share these data points with you through our Bulldog Blast newsletter each week.


December 16, 2020 Parent Letter 
CLICK HERE

Northwood's 2021-2022 Lottery Application is now OPEN!
Please visit www.applyphillycharter.org
Application Window: September 25, 2020 - January 25, 2021
Common Lottery Date: February 10, 2021  (Lottery schools only) 
Common Notification Date: February 12, 2021 (ALL schools)
​Common Acceptance Date: March 12, 2021

Student/Parent Handbook:
Remote Learning Policies, Media, and Technology Consent Sign-off 

FREE MEALS
​Please remember, we are providing all school ages children up through age 18!  This is a community based program.  School age children do not need to attend Northwood Academy! Pick up for multiple meals is at our cafeteria (Adams Ave. entrance) on Mondays and Thursdays between 10-12 and 1-4.  We will now be providing  frozen meals and meals for the weekends. (Meals will be good for up to one month in the freezer).  
We are hoping more families take advantage of this cost saving and nutritional convenience.​
 To access our
Parent Resource Center
please ​CLICK HERE
Welcome
News
The Northwood Academy Charter School (NACS) began operation in September of 2005. We are a K-8 program with a well-developed academic program that emphasizes comprehensive literacy and mathematical instruction in accordance with federal and local standards. Our instructional program is driven by state, local and commercial assessment results, school achievement and adherence with IEP requirements. Our mission is to prepare our children to take advantage of the wealth of educational opportunities that exist for them. To that end, Northwood has hired a dedicated, skilled instructional staff to guide them in the process. Every staff member is charged with the care and well-being of every child. We believe that all children are able to achieve regardless of their socio-economic status, race, ability level or past academic experience. By respecting and supporting our students, their families and our staff on a regular basis, we honor and uphold this belief.
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Northwood Academy's 2020-2023
Comprehensive Plan Public Review

Every three years schools perform a data analysis exercise which yields school wide goals that are presented to the Department of Education.  If you have any comments or questions, please email Amy Hollister at ahollister@northwoodcs.org

2020-2023 Comprehensive Plan
Induction Plan
                   OFFICE HOURS AND GUIDELINES
           Our front office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until ​3:00pm.  Please note the following directives:

  • MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
  • The front office staff will be available by phone.  Please try and have your questions answered via phone instead of coming to the building.  The number is 215-289-5606.
  • Due to 6 foot social distancing suggestions, a limited number of individuals will be permitted into the building at one time.
  • If you are requesting to pick up documents, please email trobinson@northwoodcs.org prior to coming to the building.  Mrs. Robinson will contact you when the documents are ready for pick up.