To create technology enhanced learning environments that connect to and extend beyond the classrooms wherein students, teachers, families, and the community engage in promoting student learning through inquiry-based and problem-based learning approaches while using innovative teaching and learning techniques.

PHMA Mission

Philo-Hill Magnet Academy is a magnet middle school devoted to developing social-emotional learning, academic success, and STEM proficiency. We support and encourage family and community engagement in partnership with highly effective teachers in our diverse and culturally competent learning environment. We believe that strategic (research-based) reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior will result in learning environments that promote increased student self-efficacy, motivation, holistic growth, and academic achievement.

WSFCS Core Values:

Student-Centered: We focus on the needs of every child.

Accountability: We take responsibility for and reflect on our impact on student outcomes.

Collaboration: We work together to support each other’s efforts to meet every student’s needs.

Equity: We honor diversity by addressing barriers to success for every student.

High Expectations: We challenge ourselves to inspire every student’s pursuit of greatness.

Integrity: We align our actions, beliefs, and values to support every student.

PHMA Mottos

Esse quam videri. Believe, learn, and become.