2024-2025 Student-Parent Handbook, which includes our Code of Conduct, information on how PFPCS supports students with differing abilities, and our Child Find Policy.

CEP Letter to Families - We are pleased to inform you that PFPCS implement a program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has a Wellness Policy Assessment Tool and Report Template that school districts can use to assess their wellness policies. 

• Policy: click here.
• Plan: click here.
• Wellness Committee Meetings Announcements and Information to join click here.

As a reminder, a student is automatically eligible for 2024 SUN Bucks if they were enrolled any time during the 2023-2024 school year in an NSLP/SBP-participating school and qualified for free or reduced-price meals based on Direct Certification, Categorical Eligibility (homeless, foster, migrant, runaway, or Head Start), or Household Application for Free/Reduced Meals.

Note: Students who attended a school that did not sponsor the NSLP/SBP in 2023-2024 are eligible for SUN Bucks if they are on the State’s DC list and are of compulsory age (6 to 18 years). DHS will automatically issue benefits to these children.

Any student’s family who is not automatically eligible for SUN Bucks can apply for SUN Bucks directly with DHS (see application information under Resources below). DHS SUN Bucks Resources:

• Website: SUN Bucks
• Eligibility Navigator: a tool on the DHS SUN Bucks website that allows families to determine if their child is automatically eligible for SUN Bucks and whether they need to apply. Online: SUN Bucks Eligibility Navigator.
• SUN Bucks application – a fillable online form on the DHS SUN Bucks website or a paper form obtained at the family’s County Assistance Office (CAO).
• SUN Bucks applications are due by 8/31/2024 to be considered for the 2024 benefit. Applications received by DHS after 8/31 will be considered during the 2025 summer application period.
• Family FAQs – printed on the DHS SUN Bucks website
• Recorded Family FAQs - 1-877-762-1575
• SUN Bucks questions via phone beginning 8/19/2024: 1-877-395-8930, or 1-215-560-7226 in Philadelphia
• Contact the SUN Bucks School Helpdesk if you have questions about information in this email or anything related to SUN Bucks. Helpdesk operating hours are 8am – 4pm, Monday through Friday. Contact 800-683-5100 or sebt@csc.csiu.org for further assistance if needed.

Food Service Provider: here.

Non-discrimination statemen/food and nutrition service notice: here.

Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies: here.

P-EBT: P-EBT Information for Families and Family Guide

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will leave the family P-EBT support center open for family P-EBT inquiries only through November 2023. We recommend that you let your students’ families know of this deadline. If they have any questions about their child’s P-EBT benefits for any year, they should contact the DHS family support center as soon as possible.

As a reminder, here are the family resources for P-EBT:

• Family helpline - 877-343-0179
• Family online inquiry and ticket status - http://www.pennebt.com/
• Family portal to see if a student received a benefit: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/Public/pebtsearch

Additional Information:

Results of water testing at PFPCS, per a requirement by the City of Philadelphia that all schools test for lead. The full report is available at the School.

PFPCS' Title IX Policy and Trainning Facilitated for PFPCS staff and Board members on Title IX requirements.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act guarantees a free and appropriate public education for all children and youth experiencing homelessness. For more information: 

• McKinney Vento Fact Sheet, click here.
• McKinney-Vento Most Frequently Asked Questions click here.
• McKinney-Vento Education Guidelines click here.

People for People Charter School Title I School Improvement Plan Planning Committee Meeting (2024-25)

Meeting Date: 

Friday, August 30, 2024 @ 9:00 – 10:00am

Meeting Link:

meet.google.com/hda-drze-kdt

Join by phone

‪(US) +1 402-762-0230‬ PIN: ‪119 699 169‬#

Parent Right to Know Information as Required by The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) [Section 1112(e)(1)(A)] and the Every Student Succeeds Act [Section 1112(e)(1)(A)]

Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):

Your child attends PFPCS which receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout PFPCS year, you will receive from PFPCS information about such Title I funds and your child's education. This Notice informs you of your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child and information about your child's assessments.

PFPCS is very proud of its teachers and how prepared the teachers are to provide your child a high-quality education for the coming school year. PFPCS receives Title I funding and therefore must satisfy federal regulations related to teacher qualifications as defined in ESEA. Such regulations provide you with the opportunity to learn more about your child's teachers' training and credentials, information PFPCS is happy to supply. You may request information regarding:

• Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject the teacher is teaching;
• Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through which state qualifications were waived;
• What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate certificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration; and
• Whether your child receives assistance from a paraprofessional and, if so, information about the paraprofessional's qualifications.

PFPCS shall also provide to parents of a child enrolled in the Charter School, if applicable and available, (a) information on the level of achievement and academic growth on each of the state academic assessments; and (b) timely notice if their child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet applicable state certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teachers has been assigned.

Per ESSA, you may request information regarding:

• Policies pertaining to student participation in assessments; and
• Procedures for students to opt out of assessments;
• Additionally, PFPCS shall post on its website assessment details such as: o Information on each state-required assessment;
• Subject matter tested;
• Purpose of the testing; o Source of the requirement for the testing (if applicable);
• Amount of time students will have to complete the testing; and
• Time and format of disseminating assessments results.

PFPCS staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all PFPCS teachers and paraprofessionals meet applicable Pennsylvania state requirements. If you have any questions about your child's assignment to a teacher or paraprofessional, please contact me at (215) 763-7060 or email me at afratanduono@pfpcs.org.

Sincerely,

Anthony Fratanduono

Principal

The School-Wide Plan is a comprehensive, data-driven strategy designed to improve academic outcomes and overall student success at People for People Charter School. Aligned with federal Title I requirements and our 3-Year Comprehensive Plan, the School-Wide Plan outlines measurable goals, targeted interventions, professional development, and family engagement strategies that address the unique needs of all learners.

Developed collaboratively by administrators, teachers, families, and community partners, the plan ensures that resources—both instructional and financial—are allocated strategically to support continuous improvement across the entire school community.

The Parent-School Compact is a shared agreement between People for People Charter School, our families, and students. It outlines how we will work together to support student learning, build strong communication, and foster academic success throughout the year.

The compact highlights the responsibilities of the school staff, parents/guardians, and students in creating a supportive learning environment. It reflects our joint commitment to ensuring that every child is equipped with the tools, encouragement, and consistency they need to meet high academic standards.

The Parent and Family Engagement Policy at People for People Charter School outlines our commitment to building meaningful, two-way partnerships with families to support student learning and school improvement. Rooted in the belief that families are essential partners in education, this policy establishes how the school will communicate, collaborate, and create opportunities for families to engage in their child’s academic journey.

The policy includes strategies for:

Regular communication between school and home

Inclusive family participation in school decision-making

Access to resources, training, and information to support learning at home

Ongoing evaluation and feedback to strengthen engagement practices

It ensures that families’ voices are valued, respected, and reflected in the way we educate and support every student.