Your Neighborhood School in North Philadelphia
Welcome to Gratz Prep Middle! We’re a small neighborhood school in North Philadelphia serving 275 students in grades 7-8.
Our rigorous academics ensure students are fully prepared for high school and our sports & extracurricular programs allow students to lead and succeed outside of the classroom.
Students enjoy a strong sense of community and belonging in a safe environment, supported by caring and committed teachers.
At Prep Middle, we believe all of our students have greatness within. With love and high expectations, we help them find their own paths to success.
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Our School
Our academically rigorous program prepares all students for success after graduation.
We offer:
- Varied Courses
- Range of courses from introductory to honors
- STEM Honors Program
- Special Education Programming
- We provide comprehensive special education programming to meet the individualized needs of each child, including:
- Individualized Education Plans
- Academic Interventions
- Low Incidence Programs (Autistic Support, Multiple Disabilities, Life Skills)
- Emotional Support
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Psychological and Social Services
- We provide comprehensive special education programming to meet the individualized needs of each child, including:
Gratz Prep Middle students have tons of sports, clubs and extracurricular activities to choose from, including:
- Student Government
- Drum Line
- Livewire Dance Crew
- Photography and Film Club
- Poetry Slam Team
- Robotics Club
- Yoga Club
Admission to Gratz Prep Middle School is first come, first served to students living in the Gratz High School attendance zone and students currently attending:
- Bethune
- Cleveland
- Clymer
- Duckrey
- Kenderton
- Steel
Students from schools not listed above and outside the Gratz attendance zone may also apply for the lottery, however they can only enroll if seats are available.
Life at Gratz Prep
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Jeffrey Glowik, Principal
Jeff Glowik has been the principal at Gratz Prep Middle since 2018. Prior to leading the school, he served as its founding assistant principal from 2013-2017. He also worked as a 9-12 grade history teacher at Victory Collegiate High School in Brooklyn, New York.
Mr. Glowik is a proud graduate of Temple University where he studied Political Science and History, and earned his Master’s of Science in Teaching at Pace University.
He loves spending time with his wife and daughter, is an avid music fan and collects Vinyl records from a wide range of musical genres including jazz, rock, soul and hip hop.
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If you have questions about: |
School Contact Person |
Contact Information (email and phone number) |
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My child’s academic performance |
Maryam Abdelhamid |
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Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness |
Erica Hampton |
[email protected], 267 235 5210 |
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Health and medical concerns/COVID-related concerns |
Zenobia Jones |
[email protected]. 215 888 1498 |
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Arrival or dismissal/Lunch |
Khalid Brown |
[email protected] 267 535 1604 |
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Discipline concerns/Uniforms |
Khalid Brown |
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Wellness/social work supports |
Isabel Schloss |
[email protected] 267 355 9867 |
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Events and trips |
Khalid Brown |
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Transportation |
Isabel Schloss |
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Supports for a student with an IEP |
Isabel Schloss |
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Scheduling |
Maryam Abdelhamid |
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Registration |
Zenobia Jones |
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Athletics and After-School Programs |
Ron Brown |
[email protected] 215 327 7666 |
Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience. We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.
| First Name | Last Name | Position | |
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| Maryam | Abdelhamid | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Lanre-Habeeb | Animashaun | Math Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| M.Khalid | Brown | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Ronald | Brown | Physical Education Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Keira | Carter | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Jani | Cash | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Veronica | Coker | Classroom Clinician | [email protected] |
| Victor | Curtis | Support Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Nijah | Davis | Specialized Services Case Manager - Middle School | [email protected] |
| John | Deaton | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Tameka | Ellis | Specialized Services Case Manager - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Nicole | George | Math Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Xavier | Ghaskin | Support Teacher - Relay Resident | [email protected] |
| Terri | Ghee | Science Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Jeffrey | Glowik | Principal - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Donyel | Griffin | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Erica | Hampton | Dean | [email protected] |
| Taylor | Hayes | Administrative Assistant | [email protected] |
| Cheryl | Holmes | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | [email protected] |
| Desmond | Johnson | Dean | [email protected] |
| Zenobia | Jones | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Alainna | Milkey | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Kyle | Perry | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Krystina | Priester | Social Worker | [email protected] |
| Zachary | Sauder | Support Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Isabel | Schloss | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Shanada | Talley | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Karen | Vance | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | [email protected] |
| Nija | Williams | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Tajinnea | Wilson | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Hannah | Yoder | Math Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Elaica | Zayas | Social Emotional Learning Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
