About Our School
Smedley Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade in the Frankford neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Lenfest Campus after completing 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 before care 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, and qualify for the ELRC Subsidy. For more information, contact the main office at 215-537-2523.
We offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include:
- Academic Enrichment
- Art Club
- Ballet
- Ballroom
- Dancing
- Boys Basketball
- Boy Scouts
- Nationally recognized Cheer Team
- Chess Club
- Choir
- Creative Writing Club
- Dance
- Drum Line
- Fit Club
- Girl Scouts
- Scouts
- Hip Hop Dance
- History Club
- Snider Youth Hockey
- Student Council
- Theater Club
- Tutoring
- Yearbook
- Young Ladies of Mastery
- Young Men of Mastery
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 the main office between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Shirts are available for $10 each, or a discounted rate of five shirts for $40. For more information, please contact the main office at 215-537-2523.
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
Now accepting applications for school year 2026-2027
Smedley Elementary serves students in the Frankford area who reside within the school’s attendance zone, which is located in the 19124 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 19124 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.
- Apply today: Interested families can apply online through the Apply Philly Charter website. Simply sign in or create an account and submit your application by January 20, 2026.
- Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Please complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will contact you to answer your questions and assist with your application.
- Looking for a seat for the current school year (2025-2026)? You can still apply online today using Apply Philly Charter. Just click on the “Apply for Current Year” button to start your application once you’ve logged in.
Our Principal
Caitlin Murphy
Additional School Leadership
Danielle Ciallella, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Danielle Nicoletti, Assistant Principal of Operations
Hannah Krause, Teacher Leader Kindergarten
Isaac Hebron, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Kelsey Gavigan, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Megan Baker, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Rashanna Ward, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Life at Smedley 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- Rashanna Ward 3-6 ELA- Danielle Ciallella 3-6 Math Isaac Hebron | Rashanna[dot]Ward[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-639-8966 Danielle[dot]Ciallella[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-510-5374 Isaac[dot]Hebron[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-279-6725 |
| Attendance, lateness | Janee Carlton | Janee[dot]Carlton[at]masterycharter[dot]org Ext 18230 |
| Early dismissal | Main office | 215-537-2523 |
| Health, medical concerns | School nurse | 215-537-2523 Ext 18013 |
| Arrival, dismissal, lunch | Arrival/Dismissal - Megan Baker, AP of School Culture Lunch - Danielle Nicoletti, AP of Operations | Megan[dot]Baker[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-535-0706 Danielle[dot]Nicoletti[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-617-5280 |
| Discipline concerns, uniforms | Deans K-1 Jade Grier 3rd and 6th Kristine Harper 4th and 5th David Howze | Jade[dot]Grier[at]masterycharter[dot]org Kristine[dot]Harper[at]masterycharter[dot]org David[dot]Howze[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Wellness, social work supports | School Social Workers Nicole Enriquez Ryan Kelly | Nicole[dot]Enriquez[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-707-4027 Ryan[dot]Kelly[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-510-0675 |
| Events, trips | Megan Baker, AP of School Culture | Megan[dot]Baker[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-535-0706 |
| Transportation | Special Ed Transportation - Kelsey Gavigan, AP of Specialized Services Transpasses Janee Carlton | Kelsey[dot]Gavigan[at]masterycharter[dot]org Janee[dot]Carlton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Kelsey Gavigan, AP of Specialized Services | Kelsey[dot]Gavigan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Registration | Janee Carlton, Administrative Assistant | Janee[dot]Carlton[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-537-2523 Ext 18230 |
Attendance Zone