Mary E. Phillips High School

Mary E. Phillips High School is an alternative education high school in eastern Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. It is located east of St. Augustine's college and less than a mile from William G. Enloe High School. The school is a non-traditional high school 9 through 12 that focuses on students who have not been successful in traditional school programs. These struggles can be with attendance, academic performance, or minor behavioral issues. In the 2016-17 school year, Phillips High School capped at approximately 170 students. It employs approximately 30 teachers with a total staff of 40.The current Principal is Robbie Gupton, who began at Phillips in July 2017. There are two Assistant Principals, Ms. Quiletta Dunston and Ms. Kim Harrison. Ms. Harrison has been at Phillips since 2010 and is responsible for the Regular Day Program. Quiletta Dunston is the Assistant Principal for the Extended Day Program, and has been at Phillips since September 2013.School featuresPhillips High School provides additional academic supports to help students be successful. These include an instructional focus using 21st Century Skills, real world connections, and problem based learning. Technology use is infused in each classroom. Other supports built into the school's day include LIFE and Seminar. LIFE is a course at the beginning of the day in which students work on real life skills, such as applying for jobs, study skills, and discussing issues facing each student outside of school. The second part of this support is Seminar. This is the academic component of the support system. In seminar, students are able to work on their homework, complete missing assignments, and seek extra help from their teachers. This time is built into the schedule, and benefits all of the students at the school. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 15, while most have fewer than 10. This is to ensure that all students individual social, emotional and academic needs are met. Hands-on, individualized instructions as well as student support are the main reasons students experience success at Phillips.