Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School
Changes to Harambee’s Public Board meetings due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Due to Pennsylvania governmental guidelines surrounding the COVID-19 CORONA VIRUS outbreak, Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School’s in person public Board meetings were cancelled for the months of March and April.
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School will hold a public Board meeting on May 27, 2020 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. The public is invited to attend via Zoom video. Anyone wishing to attend the Board meeting should send an email request to board@histcs.org no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday May 26, 2020 to join the meeting.
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Harambee Institute exists to offer our community an education with a focus on the origins, current status, and future of the African world.
Our mission is to educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of “who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there.”
Our vision is a collective and informed African American community utilizing science and technology as a means of promoting education for self-reliance, locally and globally.
Our core values are:
- Greatness: Pursuit of excellence in all we do
- Accountability: Owning what we do and who we are
- Innovation: Open to new ideas with a growth mindset
- Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and unity in all we do
Tools for Virtual Instruction
Here you’ll find a growing list of documents and videos to support your child’s online instructional experience.
What You Should Know During COVID-19
Counseling and Support Services
Counseling and support services are available for Harambee students who are having extreme difficulty coping during this difficult time. Parents can reach Mama Goldie, School Counselor, via email at gbarnes@histcs.org. Mama Goldie can help with a plan for de-escalation and goal-setting.
COVID-19 Resources for the Home
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
Supporting teenagers and young adults during the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus Resources & Tips for Parents, Children & Others
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
EDUCATION FOR SELF-RELIANCE
Student Learning Packets Available
To our Harambee parents and families: Please scroll down on the homepage and click on "Educational Packets" to access work that students may complete while at home. This information is also available on Class Dojo. For questions or concerns, please reach out to your...
School Closed Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020
Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the closure of all Pennsylvania schools for two weeks, beginning Monday, March 16, 2020. To comply with this order, Harambee Institute of Science and Technology will close on Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, 2020. No...
POSTPONED: Annual Literacy Night
While there have been no cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Harambee Institute of Science and Technology, we are taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and well-being of the members of our school community. To this end, our Annual Literacy Night on...
POSTPONED: Fundraising Gala 2020
Each year our school relies upon support from our community leaders to help our teachers and staff provide many excellent and enriching educational opportunities to our students. This is a fundraiser gala page, where we are launching our 2020 board of directors drive....
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