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.

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

Smedley 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 reces

Smedley offers a variety of after school activities and clubs.

Some examples include:

• Academic Enrichment
• Art Club
• Ballet
• Ballroom
• Dancing
• Basketball
• Boy Scouts
• Chess Club
• Choir
• Creative Writing Club
• Dance
• Drum Line
• Fit Club
• Girl Scouts
• Hip Hop Dance
• History Club
• Snider Youth Hockey
• Student Council
• Theater Club
• Tutoring
• Yearbook
• Young Ladies of Mastery
• Young Men of Mastery

Smedley Elementary serves students in the Frankford area who live in the school’s attendance zone within the 19124 zip code.  

The school cannot enroll students living outside of its catchment zone, even if they reside within the listed 19124 zip code. Some limited seats may be available for student outside of the catchment, otherwise they will be added to our waitlist.

Smedley 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 Charter School: Smedley Elementary 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.

All students are be required to wear our full uniform daily. 

• Navy polo shirt with Mastery logo
• Navy bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, dresses)
• Sweaters and sweatshirts (crew neck only, no hooded sweatshirts) can be navy, black, white, grey, or blue. If they are pull over they should have the Mastery logo.
• All Islamic attire (overgarments, thobes, zars, kimars, kufis) must be navy blue, gray, white or black.
• Students can wear any socks or tights and any color shoes. Shoes must be closed toe.

Purchasing Uniforms: You are welcome to purchase uniforms anywhere. We sell polos at Smedley and currently have all short sleeved sizes in stock. They are $10 per shirt or 5 for $40. You can purchase them at the Main Office any day 9:00-2:30pm. You can also request our logo file at the Main Office if you’d like to make your own shirts.

You can view the school supply list for all grades using the link below. All students must have a backpack and come to school with it daily. 

2024-25 Student Supply List