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Located in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School takes full advantage of its position in the vibrant core of Center City Philadelphia. From collaborations with local arts and cultural organizations, businesses and associations, to urban explorations and service projects, Greenfield offers K-8 students and their families a unique and wonderful education. A diverse student population, energetic parents, active alumni, and a dedicated staff make Greenfield the model for a city school.
Greenfield's features and programs include: computer access in every classroom, two computer labs, two science labs, reading and research time in a state-of-the-art library, a thriving Mentally Gifted Program, a spirited athletic program, instrumental music instruction and a school-wide commitment to the arts.
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22nd and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
P: 215.299.3566
F: 215.299.3567
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Home and School Association site: www.greenfieldhsa.org
The Daily Green (student newspaper): thedailyg.googlepages.com
Environmental Education: www.greeninggreenfield.net
Grades: K-8
Total Enrollment: 520
SDP School Profile
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The Greenfield School has two full science labs, two computer labs, an expanded state-of-the-art library, newly renovated cafeteria, air-conditioned and handicapped accessible building, a fully equipped gymnasium, and a kindergarten play yard. The "Secret Garden" contains bountiful flowers as well as blackberry, raspberry and blueberry bushes. Last September, the Secret Garden’s apple tree bore enough fruit to provide each teacher with an apple on the first day of school!
"Greening Greenfield" is a five-phase initiative that will transform the building and grounds of the school from a mixed-use asphalt play yard to a self-sustaining, flowering green space. Phase I, which was completed in 2009, included new play equipment, a rain garden with 23 new trees, an herb garden and orchard, and a rock garden. The new water-permeable surface collects rainwater and reduces runoff into the municipal sewer system.
The rooftop weather station, funded completely by a student-organized "penny drive", is connected to every classroom, providing constant meteorological data.
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