Limited Seats Available for SY 2026-2027
Pastorius-Richardson Elementary is still accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Students must reside in the school’s attendance zone, which is located within the 19138 and 19144 zip codes. 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 codes. 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 Clymer 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
Pastorius-Richardson Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade in the Germantown 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 enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include:
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Book Club
- Boys Club
- Co-ed Cheerleading
- Co-ed Cross Country
- Dance
- Co-ed Flag Football
- Girls Club
- Homework Support
- Co-ed Outdoor Track + Field
- Music
- Science 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 more information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 215-951-5689.
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.
Our Principal
Ashley Anderson
Additional School Leadership
Brandon Cooper, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Daniel Offermann, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Mario Horne, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Tevin Ware, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Patricia Morales, Assistant Principal of Operations
Tamika Sproul, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Joshua Mendez, Lead Case Manager
Life at Pastorius-Richardson Elementary
View GalleryWho to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School contact person | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| My child’s academic performance | APs of Instruction K-2 - Brandon Cooper 4-8 ELA - Kelsey Vint | Brandon[dot]Cooper[at]masterycharter.org 267-908-0888 Kelsey[dot]Vint[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-638-1666 |
| Attendance, early dismissals, lateness | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Health, medical concerns | Patricia Morales, AP of Operations | Patricia[dot]Morales[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-992-1554 |
| Arrival, dismissal, lunch | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Discipline concerns, uniforms | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Wellness, social work supports | Social Workers: Wanita Thomas, LPC | Wanita[dot]Thomas[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-638-1658 |
| Events, trips | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Daniel Offermann, AP of Specialized Services | [email protected] 267-838-1570 |
| Scheduling | APs of Instruction K-2 - Brandon Cooper 3-8 ELA/Social Studies- Tevin Ware 3-8 Math/Science- Mario Horne | Brandon[dot]Cooper[at]masterycharter.org 267-908-0888 [email protected] 267-638-1666 [email protected] 215-384-7522 |
| Registration | Tawanna Sharper, Operations Coordinator | Tawanna[dot]Sharper[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-384-8311 |
| Technology | Patricia Morales, AP of Operations | Patricia[dot]Morales[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-992-1554 |
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