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
Congratulations Kamryn Devero, MVP of the Charter Middle School Basketball League!
Harambee salutes 8th graderKamryn Devero, MVP of the Charter Middle School Basketball League. Kamryn is not only an outstanding athlete, but she is a top scholar, and an amazing young person. Way to go Kam! Your Harambee family is proud of you!
Harambee Celebrates Colleges and Careers!
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.”
2020-2021 School Lottery
Our School Lottery is being held on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 6:00 PM at 640 N. 66th Street in Skief Hall. Applicants are encouraged to attend! All applicants will receive notification of acceptance or waitlist status no later than January 30, 2020.
APPLY NOW: NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!
APPLICATIONS are due by Friday, January 17, 2020, by 4:00 pm. Our LOTTERY will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 6:00 pm at Harambee Institute of Science and Technology (Skief Hall). Parents will receive NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE and waitlist status by...
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