Academic instruction includes small-group sessions that allow teachers to create a personalized learning experience for each student as they explore the concepts of language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students also receive instruction in art, physical education, music, and more as part of our commitment to educating the whole child.

We believe in a holistic approach to education, which helps foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for knowledge.

As part of Mastery’s initiative to have all students reading on grade level by grade 4, Clymer Elementary received $24k worth of new books donated to K-3 libraries in 2024.

For more information about the academics at Mastery Schools, visit our Academic Program page.

Prep Elementary students can enjoy:

• Free breakfast and lunch
• Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
• Morning meeting that set the tone of the day
• Free play and structured recess

Aftercare

Mastery Prep Elementary partners with “Change 4A Dollar” after care program. We believe that this organization would be the best match for our school. “Change 4A Dollar” operates each school day from dismissal until 6 p.m.  All students in grades K-6 are eligible to join.

For more information regarding extracurricular activities, please contact the main office at 215-866-0067.

Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Mastery Prep Elementary, however, preference is given to students living in the 19140 zip code.

Mastery Prep Elementary is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online.

• Visit Apply Philly Charter
• Log in or create an account
• Fill out your family profile and add your child as a student
• Click on the Apply for September 2024 button
• Select Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School as the school to which you would like to apply
• Submit your application

Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.

Prep Elementary uniforms are available for purchase online here. Please have your student’s uniform shipped directly to the school.

Prep Elementary students wear the following uniform:

• Blue polo shirt with the Mastery logo
• Navy blue, khaki, or black bottoms
• Shoes of your choice (For safety reasons, students cannot wear slides, sandals or Crocs)

Prep Elementary students should come to school prepared with the following supplies: 

Kindergarten 

• Backpack labeled with student’s initials
• Lunchbag labeled with student’s initials
• Pencil
• Two (2) gluesticks (No liquid glue)
• Large pink rectangle erasers
• Crayons (24-pack)
• Washable markers
• Dry erase markers
• Folders (YELLOW for homework and RED for important notices)
• Notebook
• Headphones (No Bluetooth)
• Clorox or antibacterial wipes
• Two (2) boxes of Kleenex
• Hand sanitizer
• Gallon or sandwich Ziploc bags
• Extra clothing: Kindergarten students are still fairly new to the bathroom and/or may be nervous when using the bathroom in a new setting. Please prepare two (2) pairs of underwear, two (2) pairs of socks, pants, and a shirt).

Grades 1-2:

• Backpack labeled with student’s initials
• Lunchbag labeled with student’s initials
• Pencil
• Two (2) gluesticks (No liquid glue)
• Large pink rectangle erasers
• Crayons (24-pack)
• Washable markers
• Dry erase markers
• Folders (YELLOW for homework and RED for important notices)
• Notebook
• Headphones (No Bluetooth)
• Clorox or antibacterial wipes
• Two (2) boxes of Kleenex
• Hand sanitizer
• Gallon or sandwich Ziploc bags
• Extra clothing: Please prepare two (2) pairs of underwear, two (2) pairs of socks, pants and a shirt).

Grades 3-6:

Students ar required to bring a backpack and pencils each day.

• Gear No. 2 wood pencils (sharpened; 48-pack)
• Lysol wipes (3-pack)
• Black Expo markers (Class supply)
• Pencil sharpener
• Bottle of hand sanitizer with pump
• Pack of colored pencils
• Five-subject notebook
• Three-ring binder
• Composition notebooks (2)
• Two-pocket folders (4)
• Pencil case (1)