About Our School
Clymer Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade in the Hartranft/Fairhill neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Gratz Prep Middle and Simon Gratz High School, offering them a comprehensive K-12 experience within Mastery Schools. Explore the information below to discover how we ignite students’ enthusiasm for learning while supporting their holistic development in a safe and secure school environment.
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We offer a rigorous academic curriculum that includes subjects such as math, science, reading, art, and more. Our dedicated and highly qualified teachers and staff ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education in a fun and joyful environment. To learn more about Mastery’s academic approach and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page.
Every Mastery school has a dedicated school culture team that is responsible for ensuring a positive and safe school community. Our schools observe common rituals, such as morning circles, community meetings, and school events that celebrate the school community and the joy of learning. We also ensure that school rules and values are consistently supported and enforced. Our teachers adopt standard school-wide classroom behavior systems, ensuring that students are held to consistently high expectations. We intentionally create a community that strikes a balance between structure and student independence, allowing schools to feel both orderly and joyful. To learn more about school culture, visit our Student Life page.
We offer an aftercare program through Baywaycares, which runs Monday through Friday from dismissal time to 6:00 PM. The program accepts childcare subsidies. For more information on this program, please contact [email protected].
We also offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include:
- Basketball (Boys and Girls)
- Cheerleading
- Dance
- Flag Football
- Homework Club
- Weight Lifting
- Yoga + Movement
Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, solid-colored pants, Mastery logo sweaters/sweatshirts, closed-toe, flat-soled shoes, and head coverings for religious purposes. Hoodies and t-shirts, regardless of logo, are not permitted.
Uniform shirts are available for purchase at the front desk. For additional information on prices and payment options, please check ParentSquare or contact the main office at 215-223-2243.
Being prepared for school each day is vital to student success. To ensure your student is ready from day one, please review the list of required school supplies.
How to Apply
Now accepting applications for school year 2026-2027
Clymer Elementary serves students in the Hartranft/Fairhill area who reside within the school’s attendance zone, which is located in the 19133 zip code. Preference is given to students with siblings currently attending the school. Students living outside of the attendance zone are not eligible to enroll, even if they reside within the listed 19133 zip code. Please review the attendance zone map below to determine your student’s eligibility for enrollment, or use our school finder to identify the Mastery schools to which your child is eligible to attend.
- Apply today: Interested families can apply online through the Apply Philly Charter website. Simply sign in or create an account and submit your application by January 20, 2026.
- Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Please complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will contact you to answer your questions and assist with your application.
- Looking for a seat for the current school year (2025-2026)? You can still apply online today using Apply Philly Charter. Just click on the “Apply for Current Year” button to start your application once you’ve logged in.
Clymer elementary in the news
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Learn MoreOur Principal
Heather Scheg
Additional School Leadership
Allison Bryant, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Chiquo Stokes, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Alex Hayes, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Khaira Nahl, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Shanna Teschner, Assistant Principal of Operations
“At Clymer, we lead with love—because we know that strong relationships are the foundation of strong learning. Our community is rooted in joy and a belief in every child’s limitless potential. We set a high academic bar not just because we can, but because our students deserve it. Together, we are building a future where all children learn, grow, and thrive in school and life.” — Heather Scheg, Principal
Life at Clymer Elementary
View GalleryWho to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School contact person | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| My child’s academic performance | K-3 Alex Hayes, AP of Instruction 4-6+ Allison Bryant, AP of Instruction | Alexandra[dot]Hayes[at]masterycharter[dot]org Allison[dot]Bryant[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-704-2674 |
| Attendance, early dismissals, lateness | Khaira Nahl, AP of School Culture | Khaira[dot]Nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-301-6659 |
| Health and medical concerns | Stephanie Middleton, School Nurse Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations | Stephanie[dot]Middleton[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-223-2243 Shanna[dot]Teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-648-2374 |
| Arrival or dismissal/lunch | Khaira Nahl, AP of School Culture | Khaira[dot]Nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-301-6659 |
| Discipline concerns/uniforms | Khaira Nahl, AP of School Culture | Khaira[dot]Nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-301-6659 |
| Social work support, including wellness and homelessness/displaced families | Andrea Durnell-Grady, Social Worker Katherine Schoen, Social Worker Annemarie Sullivan, Social Worker | Andrea[dot]Durnell-Grady2[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-273-8178 [email protected] 856-839-6160 [email protected] 267-940-8344 |
| Events and trips | Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations Khaira Nahl, AP of School Culture | Shanna[dot]Teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-648-2374 Khaira[dot]Nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-301-6659 |
| Transportation | Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations Chiquo Stokes, AP of Specialized Services | [email protected] 267-648-2374 Chiquo[dot]Stokes[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-414-4890 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Chiquo Stokes, AP of Specialized Services | Chiquo[dot]Stokes[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-414-4890 |
| Scheduling | Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations | Shanna[dot]Teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-648-2374 |
| Enrollment and registration | Moriah Sanchez, Enrollment Coordinator | Moriah[dot]Sanchez[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-638-1662 |
| Athletics and after-school programs | Gregory Shaw, Classroom Counselor | Gregory[dot]Shaw[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Records requests | Vanessa Green, Administrative Assistant Jessica Hamilton-Mathis, Administrative Assistant | Vanessa[dot]Green[at]masterycharter[dot]org Jessica[dot]HamiltonMathis[at]masterycharter.org |
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