We offer rigorous, engaging, and relevant coursework, along with career-connected learning opportunities that emphasize real-world applications and experiences. Our approach ensures that students are aware of all of the options available to them, helps them discover their passions, and provides a solid foundation for their future success. 

Honors and AP Courses

Honors classes challenge students to develop critical thinking skills and hone their study habits, and AP classes enable students to earn college credit while still in high school.

• AP Literature
• AP Modern World History
• AP US History
• AP Government
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Biology
• Honors English II
• Honors Algebra I

To learn more about Mastery’s vision for high school and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page.

Our career-connected learning opportunities provide students with hands-on experience in their chosen fields and the opportunity to earn job certifications while still in high school.

• JEVS partnership empowers students to secure medical assistant certification
• City College for Municipal Employment provides free workforce training and a pathway to employment with the City of Philadelphia

We provide ample support to students planning to advance to college after graduation.

• College selection and acceptance support (advising, tours, essay feedback, test prep)
• Support to apply for scholarships and financial aid
• Dual enrollment opportunities with the Community College of Philadelphia and College Together enable students to earn college credit while still in high school

We are a proud member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) League.

• Boys and Girls Basketball
• Co-ed Bowling
• Co-ed Cheerleading
• Crew
• Co-ed Cross Country
• Co-ed Flag Football
• Football
• Boys and Girls Lacrosse
• Co-ed Indoor Track
• Co-ed Outdoor Track + Field
• Softball
• Co-ed Volleyball

Exciting extracurricular options enable students to explore their passions.

• Anime Club
• Beyond the Bars
• Body Empowerment
• Business Pitch Club
• Choir Club
• Cooking Club
• Dance Club
• Environmental Justice for Philly
• Fashion and Branding Club
• Fortnite and Gaming Club
• Karate and Self-Defense Club
• Student Government Association
• Social Media Club
• Spanish Club
• STEAM Coalition
• Senior Leadership Committee
• Wellness/Self-Care Club
• Y.A.L.L.

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 information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 267-296-7111.

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.

Shoemaker Campus is committed to serving all students, including students experiencing homelessness. The term “homeless children and youths” means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and includes– children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals; children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and migratory children. Students who are experiencing homelessness and living on their own without a consistent nighttime residence qualify and are referred to as “unaccompanied youth.” McKinney-Vento recognizes students who are outside of the physical custody of a parent/guardian as unaccompanied youth regardless of the circumstances that led them to this situation. This includes young people who were pushed out of their homes, have run away, or are separated from family for another reason.

The rights of students experiencing homelessness include immediate enrollment (waiving of document requirements), free breakfast and lunch, transportation assistance, insured access to items needed for school (including uniforms and school supplies), and access to all educational instruction.

Resources to reference on this topic:

• Policy 251 – Students Experiencing Homelessness
• ​​​Basic Education Circulars, Education for Homeless Youth

Questions? If you have questions or needs related to support for a student experiencing homelessness, please reach out to Sarah Gentry via email at [email protected].