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January 2008 Vol. 2 Issue 1 (2) |
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"Networking Social Recap"
On Friday, January 25, 2008 PCF hosted its first monthly Social Networking Event:
“PCF: Philadelphia’s New Year’s Resolution”
In attendance were guests from the Philadelphia School District, State Representative Rosita Youngblood’s office, teachers, registered nurses and others.
All gathered for an evening of great food and conversation. The topics discussed included how to get parents more involved in their children’s education and how to provide the much needed resources to the residents of Philadelphia.
This was PCF’s first step towards realizing its vision to create a citywide network of caring adults.
During the event, a Philadelphia Trivia sheet was passed around to see how much attendee’s know about the social, economic and educational status in the city. Below you will find the questions that were asked. Check out next month’s newsletter to see how may questions you answered correctly. The answers might surprise you!
1) True or False: Philadelphia's poverty rate is the highest of all major US cities.
2) True or False: 40% of Philadelphia residents live below the poverty line.
3) What % of Philadelphia residents without a high school diploma live in poverty?
4) True or False: 25% of Philadelphia residents over 25 do not have a high school diploma.
5) True of False: 70% of new jobs require a postsecondary degree.
6) What % of Philadelphia residents over 25 do not have a Bachelor's degree?
7) What is Philadelphia's median household income?
8) What is Philadelphia's drop-out rate?
9) What % of Philadelphia public schools met adequate yearly progress in 2006-2007?
10) True or False: ½ of Philadelphia's 11th grade students are proficient in reading.
11) What was the average SAT score in Philadelphia in 2005?
12) What is the average cost of an SAT prep course?
13) True or False: This fall, members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers reported over 500 oversized classes.
14 ) What is the cost of back-to-school supplies recommended by the School District for high school students (excluding a graphing calculator)?
15) What is the average cost of a graphing calculator?
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