Bell Schedule

School Day: 8:15 AM – 2:54 PM
Breakfast: 8:15 AM
Lunch: 11:05 AM – 1:20 PM
Recess: 11:05 AM – 1:20 PM

For details on early dismissals, inclement weather procedures, delayed openings, and emergency closings, please refer to the Parent & Student Handbook.

Specific student schedules may differ depending on class sections.

Attendance

Attendance matters! The consistency for both students and teachers is critical to success. Consequences can come from excessive or unexcused absences.

• Attendance Policy
• Absence Excuse Form
• Helpful information, toolkits, and other resources to support your child’s attendance success

Out-of-School Time (OST)
Out-of-School Time (OST) is the time that a child or youth spends in after school or summer programming. In Philadelphia, OST programs are provided for young people in grades K through 12.
➜ Learn more and find a program near you

Summer Programs
Explore free summer programs from the School District of Philadelphia that keep students learning, engaged, and prepared for success.
➜ Learn more about opportunities for your student over the summer. 

At Bache-Martin School, we believe the arts are an essential part of a well-rounded education. Our Arts program gives students opportunities to explore creativity, build confidence, and express themselves throughout the school day and beyond.

Arts for All Students

All students participate in Art, Music, and Creative Expressions as part of their regular specials rotation.

Dance Program

Students in grades 3–4 participate in dance classes focused on rhythm, coordination, collaboration, and self-expression.

Instrumental Music

• Students in grades 2–5 can participate in violin.
• Students in grades 5–8 can join the school band program.

Afterschool Arts Opportunities

Students can continue exploring the arts through after-school drumline and drama programs.

Our School offers several programs to broaden the horizons of our young scholars. We offer a variety of activities and clubs geared toward student interests and abilities.

• ASL Club
• Basketball Club
• Cheerleading
• Choir
• Coding
• Drama Club
• Drumline/Lessons
• Extended Day
• Game Club
• Girls on the Run
• Guitar Club
• Soccer Shots
• Social Skills Group
• Student Council
• Track
• Vetri Cooking Lab
• Volleyball
• Wrestling
• Yearbook Club
• Yoga Club

Bache-Martin School is named for Alexander Dallas Bache, a Philadelphia-born scientist, educator, and great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin, and Willis and Elizabeth Martin, whose philanthropy helped establish educational opportunities for children with physical disabilities. Their combined legacies reflect a commitment to education, innovation, and serving all learners.

The Bache-Martin campus is made up of two historic buildings. The Bache School, designed by architect Lloyd Titus, was built in 1905–1906. The Martin School, designed by renowned Philadelphia school architect Irwin T. Catharine, was built in 1936–1937 as the first school in the Philadelphia public school system designed specifically for students with physical disabilities. Both buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 because of their architectural and historical significance.

For more than a century, Bache-Martin has served generations of students in the Fairmount neighborhood. Today, the school continues its tradition of academic excellence, inclusion, and community engagement while honoring the rich history that shaped its campus and mission.

Participation in sports requires a completed physical form signed by a doctor.

Available Sports

• Wrestling
• Cheerleading
• Track
• Golf
• Girls Volleyball

➜ Find Your Team Schedule at arbiterlive.com

Elementary Intramural Sports
Grades K-5 learn fundamentals, good sportsmanship, and team-building skills.

Middle Grades Conference(MGC)
Grades 6-8 are taught the benefits of interscholastic athletics while learning discipline, structure, and competition.
➜ Learn more about MGC

➜ Bache-Martin Parent & Student Handbook
➜ District – Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Process

Policies

• Attendance
• Dress Code – Uniforms
• Cell Phone Policy
• Report Bullying, Harassment, or Discrimination
• Student Health & Safety

School Improvement Plan – Title I Documents
➜ View your school’s School Improvement Plan
➜ Request a translation of your school’s plan

If you do not have web access or need additional assistance, please contact planningsupports@philasd.org for support.

Annual Notification of Rights under FERPA
The School District of Philadelphia is required to annually notify parents and eligible students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). These rights include the right to inspect and review education records, request amendments, consent to disclosures, and file a complaint.

➜ View the Annual FERPA Notice

For questions, contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing at all times, including shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, and proper footwear.

Purchase Bache-Martin logo t-shirts available through the Home & School Association.

Grades K-4 

• Bottoms: Khaki colored pants, shorts, skirts, or jumpers
• Tops: Navy blue polo shirts OR Bache-Martin branded shirts/sweatshirts
• Shoes: Closed-toe shoes with backs (sneakers required on P.E. days)

Grades 5-8

• Bottoms: Any color pants, shorts, skirts, or jumpers. No holes, rips, or tears. Must be fingertip length or longer.
• Tops: Solid navy blue tops OR Bache-Martin branded clothing. Must cover midriff completely (no crop tops or tied shirts that expose skin)
• Shoes: Closed-toe shoes with backs

Not Permitted (All Grades): Sunglasses worn indoors – Hoodies worn with hoods up

Physical Education Uniform (All Grades)

• Shirt: Yellow Bache-Martin logo t-shirt OR solid navy blue t-shirt
• Bottoms: Sweatpants or shorts
• Shoes: Sneakers

Dress Code Support and Consequences

Support Options:

• Uniform exchange program available for immediate assistance
• Parents may be contacted to bring appropriate clothing to school

If a student violates the dress code:

• Parent notification regarding School District policy violation
• Lunchtime reflection period
• Loss of privileges

➜ See our uniform policy for more details.

The School District of Philadelphia provides a variety of programs and services in many languages to support our multilingual families. Students whose first language is not English may qualify for ESOL services.

Need Help? Contact your school’s Bilingual Counseling Assistant

Programs & Services

Multilingual Curriculum and Programs
Learn more about the different programs and opportunities offered for multilingual students and families, and to get assistance with any District-related questions or processes.

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Dual Language (Bilingual)
• Newcomer Learner Academy (NLA)

Language Access Support Services
Learn more about accessing interpretation/translation services, including Bilingual Counseling Assistants (BCAs) assigned to your school, and other resources.

Language Access Concern
Your feedback is essential in helping us improve language access within our District. If you’ve encountered a language-related challenge, such as a communication barrier, translation issue, or interpretation challenge, your input helps us improve our services.

At Bache-Martin, our special education program is one of our greatest sources of pride. We are committed to providing specialized services to children in the least restrictive environment, as required by the law. Students receive accommodations and modifications as outlined in their Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

• We offer specialized programs in life skills, autistic support, and deaf and hard-of-hearing services, a breadth of expertise that makes our school a true destination for students with diverse learning needs.
• We believe that every student deserves to belong. Our approach ensures that students receive the individualized services and support they need while remaining fully integrated into the life of the school in classrooms, in the lunchroom, on the playground, and everywhere in between. Inclusion isn’t just a policy at Bache-Martin; it’s a core part of who we are.

The District provides an extensive range of educational services and supports for students with diverse needs within our schools.

➜ Learn more about IEPs and Special Education Programs.