Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
| Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
8301 Germantown Ave. , | |
| Coordinates | 40°04′30″N 75°12′12″W / 40.0749°N 75.2032°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1923 |
| Principal | Corinne Scioli |
| Grades | K–8 |
| Enrollment | 600 |
| Color(s) | blue and gold |
| Mascot | Jaguars |
| Affiliation | School District of Philadelphia |
| Website | John Story Jenks |
John Story Jenks School | |
| Built | 1922 |
| Built by | Cramp & Co. |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival, Tudor Revival |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002286 |
| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1988 |
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a public K-8 school in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is part of the School District of Philadelphia. Jenks serves children from kindergarten through eighth grade and has a student population of about 600. There are two classes in each grade as well as specialized programs for life skills, inclusion/learning support and gifted support. Jenks students are required to wear school uniforms.