Limited Seats Available for SY 2026-2027
Grover Cleveland Elementary is still accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Students must reside in the school’s attendance zone, which is located within the 19140 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 zip code. Please review the attendance zone map on this page to determine your student’s eligibility for enrollment, or use our school finder to identify the Mastery schools your child is eligible to attend.
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the Apply Philly Charter website.
Step 2: Select “Apply,” and log in or create an account.
Step 3: Complete the application and select Mastery Grover Cleveland Elementary.
Questions? Complete and submit this form, and one of our Enrollment Coordinators will contact you within 48 hours to answer your questions and assist you with your application.
About Our School
Grover Cleveland Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade in the Tioga neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Simon Gratz High School after completing 8th grade, 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, music, 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 a before care and aftercare program through Baywaycares. The program runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to arrival time and from dismissal to 6:00 PM. Childcare subsidies are accepted for the program. For more information, please contact [email protected].
We also offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include:
- Boys & Girls Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Co-ed Flag Football
- Co-ed Outdoor Track + Field
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Settlement Band
- Girls Mentoring Club
- Photography + Yearbook Club
- Hairstyling Club
- Book Club
- Fashion Club
- Fitness Club
- Gaming Club
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.
For information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 215-227-5042.
Being prepared for school each day is critically important to student success. To ensure your student is ready from day one, please review the list of required school supplies.
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Learn MoreOur Principal
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Additional School Leadership
Erica Cruz, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Elizabeth Duran, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Kadin Marshall, Assistant Principal of Operations
Anneliese Mayo, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Darrien Peoples, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Scott Weischedel, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Latiise Wilkins, Lead Case Manager
Life at Grover Cleveland Elementary
View GalleryWho to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School contact person | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment and registration | Keyona Carroll, Enrollment Coordinator | [email protected] |
| Records requests | Administrative Assistant Team | [email protected] |
| Attendance, early dismissals and lateness | Tanishia Feggans, Attendance Coordinator | [email protected] |
| Health and medical concerns | Megan Mattocks, AP of Operations | [email protected] |
| Academic performance | Erica Cruz, AP of Instruction Elizabeth Duran, AP of Instruction Anneliese Mayo, AP of Instruction | [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| Wellness and social work support | Tal Oxenberg, Social Worker Annette Sudler, Social Worker | [email protected] [email protected] |
| Support for students with IEPs | Scott Weischedel, AP of Specialized Services Latiise Wilkins, Lead Case Manager | [email protected] [email protected] |
| After-school programs | Rasheen Wallace, After-school Program Manager | [email protected] |
| Athletics | Lara Miller, Athletic Director | [email protected] |
| Arrival, dismissal and lunch | Darrien Peoples, AP of School Culture | [email protected] |
| Disciplinary concerns and uniforms | Darrien Peoples, AP of School Culture | [email protected] |
| Events and trips | Darrien Peoples, AP of School Culture | [email protected] |
| Transportation | Megan Mattocks, AP of Operations (Contact for SEPTA) Scott Weischedel, AP of Specialized Services (Contact for buses) | [email protected] [email protected] |
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