Phillis Wheatley Community School is a public charter school located in the vibrant Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. With a mission to prepare all students for college-preparatory high schools and selective colleges, Phillis Wheatley Community School instills values of focus, integrity, respect, self-determination, and teamwork in its students. The school offers a range of enriching experiences, including garden-based science and culinary classes through the Edible Schoolyard program, athletic opportunities through the New Orleans Charter School Athletic Association, and afterschool clubs in art, dance, debate, and more.
Phillis Wheatley Community School also provides unique educational experiences such as fruit-picking trips, visits to animal farms, and tours of local museums for its lower school scholars. Eighth-grade scholars participate in out-of-state college visits and a five-week career prep program, emphasizing high-school skills and college readiness. With a commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, Phillis Wheatley Community School is dedicated to empowering its students to become positive contributors to their community.
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