Open House

open house

Click here to RSVP to FTCHS Open House!

Each fall, prospective students (currently in grades 7 and 8) and families are invited to our annual Open House. Here, you will be led on tour by our best spokespeople: our students! With newly renovated spaces including the Student Services Suite, Student Union, Building 215 Computer Labs, Culinary Kitchen, Fitness & Weight Room, and Open Turf, there is something for everyone at Towne.

  • 11/4/2023
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • 5301 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137
  • Tours include Buildings 108, 109, 215, 12, as well as outdoor campus

Franklin Towne High School Open House Schedule

Please feel free to visit any of the sessions and areas that interest you. Our friendly staff and students are available to assist and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to sharing the FTC experience with you! This schedule will help parents and attendees navigate the Open House and make the most of their visit. Please note that all sessions are subject to change.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Check-In: Welcome to FTC! Check-in at the main entrance to the Student Union or the Student Entrance based on your RSVP. Printed copies of the event outline are available upon check-in.

Academic Exploration Sessions (Room Locations and Session Times Vary)

Session Topic

Times

Location

Presenter


Apply Philly Charter Workshop


Continuous Sessions from 10 AM to 12 PM


Room 308


Jennifer Clement, Paige Ruggieri, NHS Student Leaders


Science Lab Experiment

10:05 AM
10:35 AM

11:05 AM

11:35 AM


Room 453


Shannon Serafin and Student Leaders


Culinary Skills Lab

10:10 AM

10:40 AM

11:10 AM

11:40 AM


Building 12


Chef Joe Rocchi and Student Leaders


Drama Class Demo

10:15 AM 

10:45 AM

11:15 AM

11:45 AM


Room 340


Maggie McClay and Student Leaders


Fashion Skills Lab

10:05 AM
10:35 AM

11:05 AM

11:35 AM


Room 2101
(Building 215)


Ahniya Holmes and Student Leaders


Psychology Brain Games

10:10 AM

10:40 AM

11:10 AM

11:40 AM


Room 406


Francesca Vesper


Cosmetology Skills Lab

10:15 AM 

10:45 AM

11:15 AM

11:45 AM


Room 2219

(Building 215)


Michelle Allen and Victoria Peterman


Freshmen Seminar

10:05 AM
10:35 AM

11:05 AM

11:35 AM

Auditorium 

Allyson Saboe, Kate Adams, and Student Leaders

Music Skills Lab

10:10 AM

10:40 AM

11:10 AM

11:40 AM


Room 2217

(Building 215)


Jameel Judge

Woodshop Skills Lab

10:15 AM

10:45 AM

11:15 AM

11:45 AM


Room 2115

(Building 215)


Adam Spinozzi


Day In the Life:
Math and Science

10:10 AM

10:40 AM

11:10 AM

11:40 AM


Room 244


Cassidy Kavanagh and Kimberly Schaffer


Day In the Life: English and History

10:15 AM 

10:45 AM

11:15 AM

11:45 AM


Room 311


Christina Ross and Ahmiya Jones


Business Career and Connections

10:05 AM
10:35 AM

11:05 AM

11:35 AM


Room 2201

(Building 215)


Joseph Curry


Dual Enrollment and AP Courses

10:10 AM

10:40 AM

11:10 AM

11:40 AM


Room 202


Elizabeth Kaisinger

Aside from academic exploration sessions, there will be other sessions and locations available for you to explore on campus to provide more information on additional pertinent topics. Please refer to the table below for available sessions and amenities.

Additional Sessions and Amenities


School Store


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


Cafeteria – located near Tower 1


Stacy Gilborges


Athletics and Clubs


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


Gymnasium – Building 215


John Cepparulo (Athletics), Candy Marchant (Club Moderator), and Student Leaders


NHS Bake Sale


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


Student Union – near the lobby


NHS student members

Clothing Drive

Available from 10 AM to 12 PM

Building 12

Amy Perfetti and Student Leaders

Alumni Success Stories

Available from 10 AM to 12 PM

Prep Zone

FTCHS Alumni

Student Services


Special Education Q&A


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


SPED Suite – located on the 2nd Floor near Tower 1


Joanna Attewell, Nicole Schultz, and Kimberly Szypula


Student Services Q&A


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


SPED Suite – located on the 2nd Floor near Tower 1

Dr. Sharmon James


General Education Classroom Support


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


Room 204


Allison Eife


Life Skills and Vocational Program


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


Room 211


Rebecca Gilborges and Sarah Levins


Communication Needs


Available from 10 AM to 12 PM


2nd Floor – 108 Side between Towers 1 and 2


Jennifer Rodriguez