Bell Schedule

• School Day: 8:15 AM – 2:54 PM
• Breakfast: 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
• Lunch: K–4: 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | 5–8: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Recess: K–4: 11:15 AM | 5–8: 12:00 PM

For details on early dismissals, inclement weather procedures, delayed openings, and emergency closings, please refer to the Parent & Student Handbook.

Specific student schedules may differ depending on class sections.

Attendance

Attendance matters! The consistency for both students and teachers is critical to success. Consequences can come from excessive or unexcused absences.

• Attendance Policy
• Absence Excuse Form
• Helpful information, toolkits, and other resources to support your child’s attendance success

Out-of-School Time (OST)
Out-of-School Time (OST) is the time that a child or youth spends in after-school or summer programming. In Philadelphia, OST programs are provided for young people in grades K through 12.
➜ Learn more and find a program near you

Summer Programs
Explore free summer programs from the School District of Philadelphia that keep students learning, engaged, and prepared for success.
➜ Learn more about opportunities for your student over the summer.

• Art Specialists
• String, Woodwind, and Band
• School Choir

• 22nd PPD
• ANET
• ATA
• Attorney General’s Office
• Audubon Discovery Center
• Center for Black Educators Development
• Concentric Home Visit Solutions
• CSI (Mass Insight)
• DesignPhiladelphia
• Duafe Holistic Care and Wellness
• Eat Right Philly
• Ensemble Arts
• FACE
• Father’s Day Rally Committee
• FIFE
• Friends of the Children
• Girls Inc.
• Global Cities
• Handle With Care
• Kade’s Kids
• Mattie Davis & the Davis Family
• PBIS
• Philabundance
• Philly Run Style
• Philly Yoga
• Pioneer Network
• POBS
• Senator Sharif Street Office
• Temple PhaSes
• Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
• Temple’s Grandma’s Kid
• Wayland Temple Baptist Church
• WHYY
• YMCA

Partnership Dashboard
Explore programs and opportunities available to students across the School District of Philadelphia, including arts, STEM, wellness, mentoring, and more.
➜ Search the Dashboard

William D. Kelley School is home to the District’s Children’s Dental Clinic, which provides dental care for all School District of Philadelphia students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Services include screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, emergency care and oral health education. Walk-ins are welcome.

➜ Learn More About the Dental Clinic

Our School offers several programs to broaden the horizons of our young scholars. We offer a variety of activities and clubs geared toward student interests and abilities.

• Art Club
• WHYY Media Club
• Girls Inc.
• Students Run Philly Style
• Father’s Day Rally Committee Rites of Passage Male Mentoring Program
• YMCA Afterschool Program
• Grandmom’s Tutoring
• Academic Enrichment

William D. Kelley School is named in honor of William Darrah Kelley (1814–1890), a Philadelphia native, lawyer, judge, abolitionist, and longtime member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Known for his advocacy for equal rights and public education, Kelley represented Philadelphia in Congress for nearly three decades. His commitment to opportunity, equality, and public service continues to reflect the values of the school community today.

The William D. Kelley School has a longstanding presence in North Philadelphia, serving families in the Brewerytown and surrounding communities. Its campus on North 28th Street has been a neighborhood home for education and community connection for generations. Today, continued investments in the campus, including improvements to its outdoor spaces and learning environment, help carry the school forward for future generations.

Today, William D. Kelley School continues its tradition of academic excellence, community partnership, and creating opportunities for every student to succeed. The school proudly carries forward its namesake’s legacy by encouraging students to become confident learners, thoughtful leaders, and engaged members of their community.

• 2023 Lindback Distinguished Principal Award Winner – Dr. Crystal Edwards
• Four National Board Certified Teachers
• 100% 8th Grade Promotion Rate and 100% High School Acceptance Rate
• 2025 Lindback Distinguished Teacher Award Winners

Participation in sports requires a completed physical form signed by a doctor.

Available Sports

• Fitness Club

Elementary Intramural Sports
Grades K–5 learn fundamentals, good sportsmanship, and team-building skills.

Middle Grades Conference (MGC)
Grades 6–8 are taught the benefits of interscholastic athletics while learning discipline, structure, and competition.
➜ Learn more about MGC

➜ Parent/Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
➜ District – Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Process

Policies

• Dress Code – Uniforms
• Cell Phone Policy
• Report Bullying, Harassment, or Discrimination
• Student Safety

School Improvement Plan – Title I Documents
➜ View your school’s School Improvement Plan
➜ Request a translation of your school’s plan

If you do not have web access or need additional assistance, please contact planningsupports@philasd.org for support.

Annual Notification of Rights under FERPA
The School District of Philadelphia is required to annually notify parents and eligible students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). These rights include the right to inspect and review education records, request amendments, consent to disclosures, and file a complaint.

➜ View the Annual FERPA Notice
For questions, contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing at all times, including shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, and proper footwear.

Shirt/Top

• Navy blue and/or Kelley shirt.

Pants/Bottoms

• Any color pants or jeans permitted.

Footwear

• Any color footwear is acceptable.

Not Permitted

• No open-toed shoes, Crocs, and/or slippers of any kind.

If a student violates the dress code:

• A parent/guardian may be contacted.
• The school may provide loaner clothing or request that a change of clothes be brought to school.

➜ See our uniform policy for more details.

The School District of Philadelphia provides a variety of programs and services in many languages to support our multilingual families. Students whose first language is not English may qualify for ESOL services.

Need Help? Contact your school’s Bilingual Counseling Assistant

Programs & Services

Multilingual Curriculum and Programs
Learn more about the different programs and opportunities offered for multilingual students and families, and to get assistance with any District-related questions or processes.

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Dual Language (Bilingual)
• Newcomer Learner Academy (NLA)

Language Access Support Services
Learn more about accessing interpretation/translation services, including Bilingual Counseling Assistants (BCAs) assigned to your school, and other resources.

Language Access Concern
Your feedback is essential in helping us improve language access within our District. If you’ve encountered a language-related challenge, such as a communication barrier, translation issue, or interpretation challenge, your input helps us improve our services.

Our school is committed to providing specialized services to children in the least restrictive environment, as required by the law. Students receive accommodations and modifications as outlined in their Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

The District provides an extensive range of educational services and supports for students with diverse needs within our schools.
➜ Learn more about IEPs and Special Education Programs.