ENROLL

Thank you to our Universal Schools Community!

A letter from our Superintendent Dr. Penny Nixon

Welcome to Universal Bluford Charter School

Universal Bluford Charter School is nestled in the heart of West Philadelphia serving approximately 540 scholars. Our focus is on developing the whole child, which will lead to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.At Bluford we remove barriers to learning by providing our scholars with a rich, cultural, standards aligned curriculum, a School-Based Health Center, and the Family Student Resource Center.

APPLY HERE

Universal Bluford Improvement Plan:

Bluford ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan
Induction Plan
Act 48
Schoolwide Comprehensive Plan
Universal Bluford's Proposed Budget
Board of Trustees Contacts
UFOS Child Find Policy
Bluford Parent/Student Handbook
Bluford Health and Safety Plan
Universal Bluford Water Test Results

UNIVERSAL BLUFORD CHARTER SCHOOL PARTNERED WITH DISTRICT 1199C & DISTRIBUTED BACKPACKS & PPE TO STUDENTS

District 1199C’s President, Chris Woods joined Universal Bluford Charter School Principal, Crystal Gary Nelson in disseminating backpacks and school supplies to the students of Bluford in grades K-6. The children also received PPE provided by Keystone First.

 

Representatives of District 1199C joined in the distribution along with teachers and staff of Universal Bluford. Universal Bluford will begin the school year virtually on September 1st and each student will have the necessary tools required to start the year off in a positive productive manner. Additionally, Universal Bluford armed their students with Chrome Books and access to the internet to combat the digital divide as well.

 

To learn more about Universal Bluford Charter School, feel free to call (215) 581-5502 or visit the official website – https://www.universalfamilyofschools.org/universal-bluford/

 

Universal Bluford

Universal Bluford Charter School

5720 Media Street

Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone: (215) 581-5502

Fax: (215) 581-5725

School Leadership

Principal: Crystal Gary-Nelson

Assistant Principal: Lisa Bellamy

Assistant Principal: Nakia Williams

 

Academic Calendar
FSRC
Board of Trustees

Connecting Parents and Schools to Increase Achievement

We encourage you to participate in one of the many opportunities such as the Home and School Association, School Advisory Councils (SAC) and/or volunteer as a teacher assistant/aide, food pantry worker, or just read to our preschoolers.

For more information, contact the Universal Bluford Charter School at (215) 581-5502 or send us an email.