Adopt-A-School Program

Adopt-A-School (AAS) is a partnership program between Community College of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia and is housed within the College’s Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership (the Institute). Adopt-A-School supports K-12 schools across the city through academic tutoring, classroom assistance, donation drives, and serves as a community-based learning site for the College’s students, faculty, and staff.
Program Goals
The Adopt-A-School Program has three primary goals:
- Improve literacy skills
- Provide early college exposure
- Support parent engagement
Check out our 2024-2025 year in review!
Quick Links:
Students Apply Here Logging Service Hours Federal Work Study Info School Partner Resources Faculty and Staff Resources
Get Involved
Students
Students currently enrolled at the College are encouraged to get involved with Adopt-A-School by applying to be a K-12 tutor and classroom assistant. Students may also donate to our annual donation drives and participate in special service projects through a community-based learning course while at the College.
To learn more about the program, the application process, Federal Work Study, approved school sites, and more, consider attending an upcoming info session.
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 2-3 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom) | RSVP Here
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 12-1 p.m. | Winnet S2-10 (Main Campus) | RSVP Here
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 11 a.m. -12 p.m. | NERC Community Room (NERC) | RSVP Here
Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff from across the College, and across all academic disciplines, are encouraged to partner with Adopt-A-School by promoting the program to students, supporting donation drives, and incorporating community service into the course syllabus. The Institute is equipped to support you each step of the way as you consider community-based learning as a model for enchanced learning and long-term impact.
K-12 Schools
If you are a K-12 school who is looking for additional resources for your students and academic support in the classroom, we invite you to reach out to us about the possibility of partnering with Adopt-A-School. In an effort to ensure high-quality programming and support for all of our school partners, we cannot guarantee capacity to onboard new partners.
To inquire about the program and how to get involved, please contact Olivia Edwards, Community Engagement Specialist, at .
2024-2025 Year in Review
Program Highlights
31
Number of tutors placed in schools during the 2024-2025 academic year.
55%
Percentage increase in tutor placement from 2023-2024 academic year.
7
Number of schools where tutors worked.
4,674
Service hours logged from September 2024 - June 2025.
$162,608.46
Value of service donated to the community ($34.79/hr)
Donation Drives
Adopt-A-Family Holiday Drive - Fall 2024
40
Donors
6
Schools supported
18
Families supported
37
Children supported
$5,360
Value of donated gifts
$3,033
Value of donated food
Personal Care Items Drive - Spring 2025
2
Schools supported
500
Hygiene kits donated
$1,500
Value of donations