About Our School
Mann Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade in the Wynnefield neighborhood of Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Shoemaker Campus after 6th 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 beforecare and aftercare program through Mastermindz. Beforecare runs from 7:00 – 8:00 AM and aftercare runs from dismissal to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The programs require enrollment and a monthly fee. For more information, contact the main office at 215-581-5616.
We also offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include:
- Academic Enrichment
- Art Club
- Aspiring Divas Club
- Basketball Club
- Book Club
- Dance Club
- Flag Football Club
- Math Club
- National Honor Society
- School Musicals
- Step Club
- Student Leadership
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 can be purchased at Triple Play Sports located at 827 S 9th Street in Philadelphia or at the school. For more information on prices and payment options, please contact the main office at 215-581-5616.
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 FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Mann Elementary serves students in the West Philadelphia area who reside within the school’s attendance zone, which is located in the 19131 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 19131 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.
The Apply Philly Charter website will be inaccessible from January 21 through February 22 for school year 2026-2027 applicants. If you’d like to consult with one of our enrollment specialists about options for your student during this period and be reminded via email, call, or text when the website reopens so that you can complete an application, please complete the form linked below.
If you applied for the 2026-2027 school year by the January 20, 2026, priority deadline, lottery results will be made available via the Apply Philly Charter portal on February 6. Learn more about the lottery process and the actions you need to take to secure your spot for next year here.
Please note: If you are seeking a seat for your child for the current school year (2025-2026), you can still apply online using Apply Philly Charter during the shutdown period (January 21 – February 22). To begin your application, simply log in and click the “Apply for Current Year” button. Applications submitted for the 2026-2027 school year through the current year application in Apply Philly Charter will not be processed, as applications must be submitted for the correct school year to be eligible.
Our Principal
Additional School Leadership
Arnold Ford, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Curtis Segers, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Laura Skeele, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Jennifer Reiser, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Robert Miller, Assistant Principal/Director of Operations
Tahiana Lamb, Assistant Principal of Instruction
“My children joined Mann Elementary in kindergarten, and this set them up for academic success. At Mann, students are surrounded by teachers who pour into them while challenging them. I have witnessed my children’s confidence and academic success soar. Joining the Mann community has been the best decision I made, and now we have a forever family here.” – Lattia Parker, Parent
Life at Mann Elementary
View GalleryWho to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School contact person | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| My child’s academic performance | Janet Thompson, Principal APs of Instructions 3-6 ELA - Arnold Ford 3-6 STEM - Tahiana Lamb K-2 - Jennifer Reiser Student Services, Jasmine Mazzola Student Services, Laura Skeele | 267.322.1678 Janet[dot]Thompson[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267.767.5408 Arnold[dot]Ford[at]masterycharter[dot]org Tahiana[dot]Lamb[at]masterycharter.org 267.858.0951 Jennifer[dot]Reiser[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267.858.9647 Jasmine[dot]Mazzola[at]masterycharter[dot]org [email protected] |
| Attendance, early dismissals, lateness | Ameenah Anderson, Attendance Manager | Ameenah[dot]Ahmed[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Health and medical concerns | Rob Miller, AP of Operations | 215-581-5616 Robert[dot]Miller[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Arrival or dismissal/lunch | Christine Waters, Administrative Assistant | 215-581-5616 Ext 3814 Christine[dot]Waters[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Discipline concerns/uniforms | Curtis Segers III, AP of School Culture | 267.414.3768 Curtis[dot]Segers[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Wellness/social work supports | School Social Workers Latoya Harvin Gabriella Pagliaccetti | 267-273-9660 Latoya[dot]Harvin[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-615-8917 Gabriella[dot]Pagliaccetti[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Events and trips | Curtis Segers III, AP of School Culture | 267.414.3768 Curtis[dot]Segers[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Transportation | Rob Miller, AP of Operations | 215-581-5616 Robert[dot]miller[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Laura Skeele, AP of Specialized Services Lead Case Manager: Jessica Terinoni | [email protected] Jessica[dot]Terinoni[at]masterycharter.org |
| Scheduling | Rob Miller, AP of Operations | 215-581-5616 Robert[dot]Miller[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Registration | Christine Waters, Administrative Assistant | 215-581-5616 Ext 17000 Christine[dot]Waters[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Attendance Zone