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Mastery Charter Schools is a growing network of middle and high schools in Philadelphia designed to fulfill our mission of preparing all students for success in higher education and the global economy. Mastery's first school, the Lenfest Campus in Center City, was founded in September 2001 by a coalition of business, academic, and civic leaders. In 2005, 2006 and 2007 the School District of Philadelphia invited Mastery to convert three low performing District schools, the Thomas Middle School in South Philadelphia and Shoemaker Middle School in West Philadelphia, and the Pickett Middle School in Germantown into Mastery Charter schools, eventually serving grades 7-12. Today, Mastery's four schools enroll nearly 1,500 students. Mastery plans to open additional schools in the coming years. Mastery's program is unique in three essential ways. First, we utilize a mastery-based grading and promotion system that challenges all students to reach rigorous academic standards. Second, we explicitly teach problem solving and social-emotional skills so that graduates have the life tools to be successful in today's society and the global economy. Third, we integrate modern management and educational best practices to drive a results-focused organizational culture. Mastery insists on both high expectations and high support so all students can achieve success.