The comprehensive educational program of MCSCS adheres to the School District of Philadelphia's and the Dept. of Education State standards, supplemented with elements from national organizations, state and federal standards, and other proven programs. The foundation of the Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia, Inc.'s educational program is a four-part process:

bullet Well established teaching methods and goals
bullet Implementing a mastery based learning curriculum
bullet Developing methods to assess students' progress
bullet Executing steps for corrective actions

    The MCSCS courses and curriculums are structured to cover the mastery of basic concepts attained at grade appropriate levels.  Developmental stages of the skilled learner will move through fairly predictable phases such as beginner, intermediate, proficient.

    The curriculums are designed to encompass education and skill based competency utilizing the following concepts:

bullet Reading, using  Phonics Approach
bullet Basic Writing
bullet Basic Math
bullet Study Skills
bullet Computer and Science Labs (available for every grade level)
bullet Theoretical and Practical 
bullet Applications
bullet Visual Aids and Hands on Experience (Visits to Courts, Hospitals, Computer Consulting Firms)
bullet Learning Labs
bullet Team Building
bullet Leadership Skills

    Courses will not only be taught through classroom experiences, but planned learning experiences through educational trips to places where students can observe and study in real life settings such as visits to Philadelphia Country rooms, hospitals, stock exchange and to computer companies such as JCW COMPUTER CONSULTING.
bullet  Electives
In addition to our rigorous course work, students in fifth through twelfth grades are required to select a school-to-college course of study. The selections include Law, Medical, Computer Science and Accounting Academies. The academies are staffed by professional lawyers, doctors, computer specialists and certified public accountants. The students attend the academies five days a week and they receive full credit for the course. Other required subjects offered are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Reading and Computer classes for every student                                                                            
bullet Faculty
MCSCS faculty consists of experienced Pennsylvania certified teachers and assistants who as positive role models exhibit respect, love, individual attention and a reward system for success. The teachers are accountable for children's achievement.
After School Tutoring Program

MCSCS students in need of academic support are provided with free after school tutoring.

After School Activities

We offer the following after school activities for all students, free of charge:

bullet Student Government
bullet Computer Club
bullet Math Club
bullet Writing Club
bullet Book Club/Reading Club
bullet Dance
bullet Debate Team
bullet Piano (Keyboard)
bullet Photography Club
bullet Violin
bullet Charm Class/Modeling and Social Grace
bullet Exercise Club
bullet Choir
bullet Yearbook Club
bullet Chess Club
bullet Newspaper
bullet Public Speaking Club
bullet Robotics
bullet Science Club
bullet Engineering and Graphic Arts
bullet Art
bullet Basketball
bullet Club
bullet Cheerleading