Parent Partnership
City Charter High School understands the partnership we have with parents. So we do everything in our power to ensure that parents – always have a place to go, a person to reach, a practical solution. We are committed to providing parents with the support they need to ensure the well-being and success of their student.
Wellness Support
At City Charter High School, student well-being is at the heart of everything we do. From fresh, nutritious meals and an on-site fitness center to a full-time nurse and a dedicated team of mental health professionals, we work to create a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive.
We are committed to supporting the whole child—helping each student grow:
- Intellectually
- Socially
- Emotionally
- Physically
Our school counselors and wellness team are always available to support students and families. At the same time, we recognize that some situations call for additional support beyond the school setting.
When that’s the case, we can help connect families with trusted community resources and specialized services.
Title I Services
City Charter High School is a Title I school and receives funding from the federal government. This funding is used to provide the following:
- A Schoolwide Reading Specialist who provides focused support for reading and writing across content areas;
- Six Teaching Associates for increased student support in reading, writing, mathematics, and technology;
- After school tutoring opportunities for ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students;
- Opportunities for parent engagement and workshops;
- Transition Managers who support students and families with post-high school planning and financial aid;
- A Teacher Coach who manages staff development sessions and professional learning opportunities that enable teachers to further develop their knowledge as learners and strengthen their practice as effective teachers.
Federal Programs Parent Meeting Information
Right to Know Letters
Title IX Support
Policy on Nondiscrimination
City Charter High School does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally-protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State Law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. City Charter’s full Non-Discrimination Policy can be found in the City Charter Student and Family Handbook on www.cityhigh.org.
To learn more download our Title IX documentation below:Title IX Policy and Greivance Procedures 2020-2021
Title IX Training
Homeless Family Support
If you and your child are homeless and lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, your child may qualify for additional support. Please contact Ms. Krista Wible, Homeless Liaison and Counselor at (412) 690-2489 vm ext.105 or email at wible@cityhigh.org to discuss your family/child’s situation and see how we can help. All discussions are confidential.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Homeless Liaison at City High
City High also collaborates with Nicole Anderson, the Regional Director at the Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homeless Program. Nicole can be contacted at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, 15120 or 412-394-5894 or nicole.anderson@aiu3.net.
McKinney-Vento Public Notice of Rights
For additional information:
IEP/Learning Support
We understand that not all students learn the same way. So, in addition to our very low student: teacher ratio that allows more time to be spent with each child, we provide in-classroom learning support so that students with learning difficulties are never subject to discrimination from being segregated from their classmates. Support teachers help to ensure the core curriculum and all other key educational opportunities are within their reach. We also screen regularly to help identify potential learning issues and create an individualized education program (IEPs) for students who require them.
Students with disabilities
All special education services and programs are offered to students of City Charter High School at no expense to the family. Students with disabilities are admitted to City Charter High School on the same basis as all other students.
Resources
It is important that you and your student fully understand this plan.
Annual Public Notice-Child Find
Office of Rehabilitation Early Reach Initiative
City Charter High School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender or handicap in employment practices or in the administration of any of their educational programs and activities in accordance with applicable federal statues and regulations.
The annual public and parent notice/child is located above on the school’s website and can also be found in the 2025-26 Student Handbook. Parents are provided within this information on a yearly basis at the orientation or within the general school mailing at the beginning of the school year.
Any questions regarding the content of this notice may be referred to the following school contact: City Charter High School- Joshua Hanna, Coordinator of Special Education; 201 Stanwix Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 1522; 412-690-2489.
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Questions or Concerns about Learning Support?
Contact our City Charter High School Special Education Department
Phone: 412-690-2489, Ext. 221
Angela Welch
Chief Academic Officer
201 Stanwix Street, Suite 100,
Pittsburgh, PA 1522
welch@cityhigh.org
Joshua Hanna
Coordinator of Special Education
201 Stanwix Street, Suite 100,
Pittsburgh, PA 1522
hanna@cityhigh.org
ESL (English as a Second Language)
The mission of City Charter High School, a technology infused public school, is to graduate students of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are academically, technologically, personally, and socially prepared to succeed in post-secondary education, training, or employment. Using a team approach along with a variety of learning experiences and opportunities, City High cultivates a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment by recognizing and nurturing individual talents, needs, and skills of English Language Learners.
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Post-High School Support
At City Charter High School, we support a culture of professionalism that prepares students to succeed on their post high-school paths. It’s a three-pronged team approach incorporating career planning, an internship and post-high school counseling. Our dedicated post-high school planning team is dedicated to just one thing - helping students making the transition to college, career, apprenticeship, or workforce.
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