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. We are in the top 10 schools in Pennsylvania for reading growth.
Students enjoy a strong sense of community and belonging in a safe environment, supported by caring and committed teachers.
At Prep Middle, all students learn and thrive. 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:
- 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:
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Drum Line
- Anime Club
- Photography and Film Club
- Poetry Slam Team
- Art Club
- Cooking 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.
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| My child’s academic performance | Maryam Abdelhamid | Maryam[dot]abdelhamid[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Erica Hampton | Erica[dot]hampton[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267 235 5210 |
| Health and medical concerns/COVID-related concerns | Zenobia Jones | Zenobia[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267 838 1336 |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Khalid Brown | Khalid[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267 535 1604 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Khalid Brown | Khalid[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Wellness/social work supports | Isabel Schloss | Isabel[dot]schloss[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267 355 9867 |
| Events and trips | Khalid Brown | Khalid[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Transportation | Isabel Schloss | Isabel[dot]schloss[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Isabel Schloss | Isabel[dot]schloss[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Scheduling | Maryam Abdelhamid | Maryam[dot]abdelhamid[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Registration | Zenobia Jones | Zenobia[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Athletics and After-School Programs | Ron Brown | Ron[dot]Brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org 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 | Job Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alainna | Milkey | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | Alainna[dot]Milkey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chanae | Guinyard | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Chanae[dot]Taft[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Cheryl | Holmes | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | cheryl[dot]holmes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Donyel | Griffin | English Teacher - Middle School | donyel[dot]griffin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elaica | Zayas | Dean | elaica[dot]zayas[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Erica | Hampton | Dean | erica[dot]hampton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Hannah | Yoder | Math Teacher - Middle School | Hannah[dot]Yoder[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Isabel | Schloss | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Middle School | isabel[dot]schloss[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jani | Cash | English Teacher - Middle School | jani[dot]cash[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jeffrey | Glowik | Principal - Middle School | jeffrey[dot]glowik[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| John | Deaton | English Teacher - Middle School | john[dot]deaton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Krystina | Priester | Social Worker | Krystina[dot]Priester[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kyle | Perry | English Teacher - Middle School | kyle[dot]perry[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lanre-Habeeb | Animashaun | Math Teacher - Middle School | lanre-habeeb[dot]animashaun[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Leandra | Handfield | Long Term Substitute (Part-Time) | leandra[dot]handfield[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| M.Khalid | Brown | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Middle School | khalid[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Maryam | Abdelhamid | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Middle School | maryam[dot]abdelhamid[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nana | Bonna | Math Teacher - Middle School | Nana[dot]Bonna[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nicole | George | Math Teacher - Middle School | Nicole[dot]George[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nija | Williams | English Teacher - Middle School | nija[dot]williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nijah | Davis | Specialized Services Case Manager - Middle School | nijah[dot]davis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ronald | Brown | Physical Education Teacher - Middle School | ronald[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tajinnea | Wilson | English Teacher - Middle School | tajinnea[dot]wilson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tameka | Ellis | Specialized Services Case Manager - Middle School | tameka[dot]ellis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Veronica | Coker | Classroom Clinician | Veronica[dot]Coker[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Victor | Curtis | Support Teacher - Middle School | victor[dot]curtis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Xavier | Ghaskin | Support Teacher - Relay Resident | Xavier[dot]Ghaskin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zachary | Sauder | Support Teacher - Relay Resident | Zachary[dot]Sauder[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zenobia | Jones | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Middle School | zenobia[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
