Parents and Families
Robert E. Lamberton has many programs, events, and activities for our families. Use the links below to learn about our family and community engagement staff, committees, programming, and community partners.
Family & Community Engagement Liaison
Our Family and Community Engagement Liaison, Ms. Angela Butler, is responsible for providing Lamberton families, parents, and caregivers with support in many ways. Ms. Butleris always here to help solve issues, address concerns, provide information, connect the right people, and generally make things work more smoothly for our families.
You may email Ms. Butler at abutler@philasd.org for support.
School Advisory Council (SAC)
Our School Advisory Council (SAC) is a peer-elected, collaborative team composed of family members, Meredith staff, students, community members, the principal. Our SAC has three main focus areas:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Community Engagement
- School Climate and Culture
Our SAC works to improve our school in these focus areas. Interested in participating on the SAC? Please email, Assistant Principal Lawyer at jlawyer@philasd.org for more information.
Graduation and Promotion Requirements
Kindergarten Promotion Guidelines
Kindergarten students may not be retained unless requested by the parent, and may not be retained more than once. Retention must be supported by the Principal and Assistant Superintendent.
Grade 1 Promotion Guidelines
Students must have a Reading level of G or above. Students must have a Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
Grade 2 Promotion Guidelines
Students must have a Reading level of L or above. Students must have a Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced. Students must have a Science level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
Grade 3 Promotion Guidelines
Students must have a Reading level of N or above. Students must have a Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced. Students must have a Science level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced. Students must ALSO participate successfully in a group Multidisciplinary Project or Service Learning Project.
Grades 4, 5, 6 & 7 Promotion Guidelines
Students must achieve at least at the Basic level in Reading and Mathematics, as defined by performance descriptors aligned with PDE standards and found in the Core Curriculum. Students must earn a passing grade in Science.
Grade 8 Promotion Guidelines
Students must achieve at least at the Basic level in Reading and Mathematics, as defined by performance descriptors aligned with PDE standards and found in the Core Curriculum. Student must earn a passing grade in Science. Students must ALSO participate successfully in a group Multidisciplinary Project or Service Learning Project.
Review the Graduation & Promotion Requirements for students.
School District Policies & Forms
Policies
SDP Student Code of Conduct (HTML)
SDP Promotion & Graduation Requirements (HTML)
SDP Chromebook Help and Resources (HTML)
Lamberton Parent and Family Engagement Policy (PDF)
Right to Know Letter: English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF)
School Parent Compact: English, Spanish, French (PDF)
Forms and Important Information
Internet Resources
Homework Help Sites
InfoPlease
Homework Spot
Math Dictionary
Discovery Education Home Resources
Research Sites
Google
Fact Monster
Kids Ask
Smithsonian Kids
Internet Public Library
World Wide Web Virtual Library