Our academically rigorous program prepares all students for success after graduation.

• Varied Courses
  • Rand of courses from introductory to college level
  • AP courses and dual enrollment give students the opportunity to earn college credit

• College and Career Prep
  • Sophomores complete an 18-week internship
  • Seniors go on college visits, take a senior seminar course, get assistance applying for scholarships & loans and support with the college application process
  • Students graduate with a plan to enter college, the workforce or a pathway of their choice

• 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

For specific schedules and more detailed information visit Mastery’s Athletics page:

https://masterycharter.org/athletics

Shoemaker Campus students have tons of sports, clubs and extracurricular activities to choose from, including:

• Art Club
• Basketball
• Big Brothers
• Big Sisters
• Cheerleading
• Chess Club
• Choir
• Cross Country
• Dance
• Environmental Club
• Football
• Gay Straight Alliance
• Hip Hop Dance
• Lacrosse
• Mural Arts
• Muslim Student Associations
• Poetry Slam
• Prom Committee
• Robotics Club
• Rowing
• School Musicals
• Soccer
• Step Team
• Student Government
• Students Run Philly Style
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Yearbook

We’re a member of the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) within the District XII Public League. Our middle school teams play in a variety of leagues across the city. We are proud to be champions!

We believe school uniforms create a sense of school pride and community, while helping to build students’ personal skills around professionalism and presentation. Students should be in full uniform on the first day of school.

You can expect to receive additional details on how and where to purchase uniforms, as well as information about Student and Family Orientation.

While school uniforms are a part of the Mastery model, uniforms should never be a barrier to school attendance.  If you are having a financial hardship that impacts your ability to secure school uniforms, please contact your school to discuss opportunities for uniform assistance.

Thank you for a wonderful school year.  Have a restful summer, and we look forward to welcoming your children back in August.

It is every student’s responsibility to come to school in the expected uniform for their specific grade daily. Jeans, Joggers, and open toe shoes are not school uniform. Below are school uniform expectations for grades 7-12.

Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Shoemaker Campus, however preference is given to current students at Mann and Bluford elementary schools. 

Derrick Cartwright, Principal

[email protected]

Since January 2022, Mr. Cartwright has served as an Apprentice Principal. Prior to January, he was the Assistant Principal of Instruction for three years at Shoemaker. Before moving into leadership, Mr. Cartwright served as a high school math teacher at our Pickett campus for three years. He is committed to serving the West Philadelphia community and helping to ensure the students and families of Shoemaker are given every opportunity to succeed and excel at school and after they graduate.

Shoemaker will continue to make great strides and provide a loving and supportive environment for our students and the West Philadelphia community.

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.