Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Stephen Decatur School The School District of Philadelphia ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://decatur.philasd.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Announcements](https://decatur.philasd.org/announcements/) - [Monthly Decatur Newsletter](https://decatur.philasd.org/2024/03/05/monthly-decatur-newsletter/) - Here is our new monthly Decatur newsletter. We will be announcing some large projects, events coming to our school, and important dates to remember. - [BTS Update from Dr. Strobel](https://decatur.philasd.org/2023/03/02/mid-year-update-from-dr-strobel/) - Please check back regularly for updates from the principal's desk. Click HERE for Dr. Strobel's BTS Update. - [Decatur Uniform Policy](https://decatur.philasd.org/2023/05/18/school-vaccines-and-sports-physicals/) - We are moving towards ONE STANDARD uniform policy. This includes solid Navy/Khaki bottoms (pants/shorts/skirts…etc) and Navy/White collared shirts. On days where students have Physical Education, students may wear their GYM Uniforms (navy blue shorts or navy blue mesh basketball shorts and gold/yellow t-shirts, or other Decatur Club/Event T-Shirts). Please wear sneakers or closed-toe shoes. - [2023-24 Welcome Back Letter](https://decatur.philasd.org/2022/08/16/2022-2023-welcome-back-letter/) - Please take a moment to read Dr. Strobel and Mrs. Goetz's "Welcome Back Letter" for the 2023-2024 school year by clicking HERE. - [Philly School Experience](https://decatur.philasd.org/2023/05/08/philly-school-experience/) - Philly families, take 5 minutes to speak up as your child’s biggest champion! Take the survey today! Visit philasd.org/parentsurvey - [Bunny Hop](https://decatur.philasd.org/2022/03/23/bunny-hop/) - Stephen Decatur's Home & School Association is kicking off the Bunny Hop today! Click on THIS LINK to learn more and to print the materials you'll need. ## Pages - [Stephen Decatur School - Home](https://decatur.philasd.org/) - Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Click the picture below to register today! Click here for parent steppers in your language. Here is a link to our new math curriculum. Please read over carefully this SDP Math Family Website. Does your student need an Absence excused? Use the form below to - [Nurse's Corner](https://decatur.philasd.org/nurses-corner/) - [2026-27 School Year Info](https://decatur.philasd.org/parents/2024-25-school-year-info/) - [Policies](https://decatur.philasd.org/policies/) - [Parents](https://decatur.philasd.org/parents/) - [Stephen Decatur School Plan](https://decatur.philasd.org/stephen-decatur-school-plan/) - CLICK HERE to review the Stephen Decatur 2024-2025 School Plan. - [Bell Schedule](https://decatur.philasd.org/bell-schedule/) - Grades K-5 Grades K through 5: The doors will open with adult supervision beginning at 8:00 AM. K-3 students are expected to enter through the flagpole door; Students in grade 4-6 will enter through the Main Door. Students are to report directly to their assigned seating in the locations listed below. Tables will be labeled - [Principal's Message](https://decatur.philasd.org/about-us/principals-message/) - Dear Parents/Families and Students: Welcome to the Stephen Decatur Family where we believe ALL children can learn and grow. Our dedicated staff and supportive Home & School Association work together to allow each child opportunities to develop to their fullest potential. At Decatur, we believe that ALL students can succeed and it is our collective - [Curriculum Resources for Families](https://decatur.philasd.org/curriculum-resources-for-families/) - *Coming Soon* - [Home & School](https://decatur.philasd.org/home-school/) - The Stephen Decatur Home & School Board is made up of a President, Vice President, and Treasurer. The Board works in collaboration with the staff and other volunteers to ensure that our students have access to the resources needed to receive the happy, productive and top-notch education that they deserve. The H&S also functions to - [Right to Know Letters](https://decatur.philasd.org/right-to-know-letters/) - Right to Know Letter - English Right to Know Letter - Spanish Right to Know Letter - Arabic Right to Know Letter - Chinese Right to Know Letter - Russian - [Attendance Policy](https://decatur.philasd.org/attendance/) - Please see below to learn about the School District of Philadelphia's latest Attendance Policy. - [PBIS](https://decatur.philasd.org/pbis/) - What is PBIS? PBIS is a decision-making framework for school systems to implement in order to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes by using universal language and expectations, consistent behavioral teaching practices, consistent behavioral response guidelines, and data to guide procedural and policy decisions. Research suggests that by having consistent expectations across the school, explicitly - [Summer Assignments](https://decatur.philasd.org/summer-reading-lists/) - Below you will find the summer enrichment assignments for the 2023-2024 school year. K-8 Reading Assignments K-8 Math Assignments - [Middle Years Electives](https://decatur.philasd.org/middle-years-electives/) - Dear Decatur Families, Stephen Decatur Elementary continues to offer our exciting elective program for 7th & 8th Grade students for the 2021-2022 school year! Our electives program provides a variety of dynamic course offerings in all areas of the curriculum. Elective courses are curriculum-linked to enrich the school’s academic program according to Decatur’s mission. Decatur - [Vetri Community Partnership](https://decatur.philasd.org/vetri-community-partnership/) - Established to help kids experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living, Vetri Community Partnership empowers children and families to lead healthier lives through fresh food, hands-on experiences and education. Stephen Decatur School is happy to have Vetri Community Partnership visit our school, work with our students, and provide helpful nutritional information to the families - [Decatur Air Balancing Information](https://decatur.philasd.org/decatur-air-balancing-information/) - Decatur Air Balancing Report Parent Letter Decatur Air Balance Report - [Title 1](https://decatur.philasd.org/title-1/) - [Art](https://decatur.philasd.org/art/) - [School Closure Announcements](https://decatur.philasd.org/school-closure-announcements/) - June 9, 2020 Chromebook and Report Card Updates Please visit THIS LINK to learn about the latest Chromebook and report card updates for students in the School District of Philadelphia. Yearbook Update All yearbooks will be distributed when we return to school. The plant has been closed down due to Covid 19. This has delayed - [Health Forms](https://decatur.philasd.org/health-forms/) - Below you will find the health forms required for students. 3rd Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade - [Athletics](https://decatur.philasd.org/athletics/) - Stephen Decatur School offers a variety of sports teams throughout the school year for both boys and girls. Baseball (boys) Basketball (boys) Basketball (girls) Football (co-ed) Soccer (co-ed) Softball (girls) Track & Field (co-ed) PIAA Physical Form Students must have this form filled out by a physician prior to participating on any sports team. - [Technology at Decatur](https://decatur.philasd.org/technology-at-decatur/) - Stephen Decatur School has an excellent technology program in place for our students, and it continues to grow! Blended Learning Initiative Grades K through 5 participate in the School District of Philadelphia's Blended Learning Initiative. Stephen Decatur School received a grant in 2016 that supplied every classroom in grades 3 through 5 with a - [About Us](https://decatur.philasd.org/about-us/) - Stephen Decatur School is a Kindergarten through eighth grade school made up of approximately 1050 hard-working students and over 100 dedicated staff members. We have been proudly serving the families within the Parkwood section of Philadelphia for over 50 years. Our Vision The Stephen Decatur School will provide quality instruction through a collaborative effort to - [Middle Years Electives](https://decatur.philasd.org/middle-years-electives-2/) - Stephen Decatur School is proud to offer specials classes to seventh and eighth graders in the form of electives. Each quarter, students choose which elective class they would like to study. Students spend 45 minutes each day in their elective class until the end of each quarter, at which time they decide if they would - [Students](https://decatur.philasd.org/students/) - [Test Home](https://decatur.philasd.org/test-home/) - Image Carousel - [History of Decatur School](https://decatur.philasd.org/about-us/history-of-decatur-school/) - This is a test area. 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