Welcome from the Head of School

Eric C. Jones, Head of School

Community Partnership School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, independent school located in the heart of Philadelphia. Currently in our second year, we are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the revitalization taking place here in inner-city Philadelphia. As we continue to grow, we are committed to serving more families, particularly those from households and neighborhoods that traditionally have not accessed independent schools, and crafting a program that effectively nurtures the hopes that loving parents and guardians naturally have for their children.

So what specifically is CPS about? Our efforts are focused on shaping high achieving scholars who are responsible and resilient. We are intent on fostering confident and capable students who, when their time at CPS is complete, are ready to attend academically rigorous middle schools. But shaping academically capable young people is only part of our aim. Indeed, our work as a school has to involve shaping young people who are kind, giving, and community-oriented—in other words, good people. We strive to fulfill all this in close partnership with the parents and guardians who have entrusted their children to us, with the many benefactors and agents connected with Project Home, Germantown Academy and beyond, as well as the community in North Central Philly in which we are located.

So glad you have decided to check out our website and we encourage you to stop by periodically for regular updates. More importantly, I invite you to arrange a visit to CPS, located in the beautiful Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs. I'm convinced that when you take a closer look, you'll be impressed by what's happening here on Judson Street.

Eric C. Jones