• In the top ten schools in Camden for both math and English Language Arts proficiency (grades 3-8)
• Highest kindergarten reading outcomes in the Mastery network
• 3rd – 8th graders exceed national trends in growth on math and reading assessments
• 4^th grade math standardized test pass rates have tripled since the 2015-16 school year (PARCC – Across all Mastery Schools of Camden)
• After school tutoring available

Learn more about our K-12 Approach.

• Fun morning meeting gets students ready to learn
• Free play or structured recess
• Play in K & 1^st helps students learn social-emotional skills like self-awareness, empathy and conflict resolution
• Art, music and physical education
• Core values of kindness, responsibility, respect, teamwork and hard work

We offer a free aftercare program and a variety of after school activities and clubs, including:

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Latin Dance
• Mindfulness and Yoga
• Running Club
• Softball
• Student Council
• Tumbling
• Martial Arts/Self-Defense
• Community Service Club
• Rising Queens

Cramer Hill uniforms are available for purchase at Uniform City in downtown Camden 721 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103.

Feel free to call (856) 963-7680 to check store hours before arriving.

All families receive a free uniform voucher from the school at the beginning of each school year. This is redeemable at Uniform City Please call the Cramer Hill front desk 856-726-0027 or stop by 1001 N 17^th St, Camden NJ 08105 to receive your child’s voucher. Vouchers are typically available at the end of July for the upcoming school year.

At Cramer Hill, students in grades 3-8 wear a gray polo with the Mastery logo. Students in grades K-2 wear a royal blue polo with the Mastery logo. All students may wear navy or black bottoms and the shoes of their choice.

Jessie Gismondi, Principal

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Jessie Gismondi is the founding principal for Cramer Hill Upper. Before joining the Cramer Hill team, she was the assistant principal of instruction at North Camden Elementary (which merged with Cramer Hill in 2017), and a teacher at Mastery’s Mann Elementary in Philadelphia. She is a passionate leader who is looking to inspire her students and staff with joy and positive energy!

Principal Gismondi received her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from St. Joe’s University in Philadelphia and earned her undergraduate degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

She loves working in Camden and has grown to love the community and the relationships she has built there. As a Philadelphia native, she enjoys being able to work so close to home.

Unsure who to call? This lists a variety of situations that can arise for students but you should always feel free to call the front desk or reach out to your child’s teacher and they will help direct you.

Front desk:  856-726-0027

If you have questions about:

• My child’s academic performance:
  • Your child’s teacher – Staff Directory
• Attendance, early dismissals, lateness:
  • 856-726-0027,  press 1
• Health and medical concerns/COVID-related concerns:
  • 856-726-0027, press 2
• Arrival or dismissal/Lunch:
  • 856-726-0027, press 0
• Discipline concerns/Uniforms:
  • 856-726-0027, Assistant Principal of School Culture or Dean
• Wellness/Social work supports:
  • 856-726-0027, Social Worker
• Events and trips:
  • Your child’s teacher- Staff Directory
• Transportation:
  • 856-726-0027, press 0
• Supports for a student with an IEP:
  • 856-726-0027, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
• Enrollment/Reenrollment:
  • 856-726-0027, press 3
• After School Programs:
  • 856-726-0027, press 0

Fax – 856-365-0206

Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience.  We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.