2016-2017 District Goals

Student Achievement

  1. Increase our student performance on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, (PSSAs), Keystone, ACT and SAT exams.
  2. Increase our School Performance Profile Scores at all levels.
  3. Increase the number and performance of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and SAT assessments.

Curriculum

  1. Complete alignment of curriculum from grades 6 through 12 in all core content areas.
  2. Increase Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) opportunities for students at all levels.
  3. Provide expanded opportunities for our students to earn college credits while in high school through agreements with Pennsylvania College of Technology, Keystone College and Harrisburg Area Community College.
  4. Continue to align our courses and adjust instruction to meet the requirements of the PA and Common Core Standards…
  5. Continue to expand the use of our Pennsylvania Institute of Instructional Coaching (PIIC) coaches
  6. Evaluate course offerings and adjust curriculum offerings as needed.

Communication 

  1. Use our District newsletter as a tool to communicate with our parent and community members.
  2. Provide updates from the Board of School Directors to the community on regarding programs and services as well as challenges facing our school district.
  3. Use social media such as Parentlink, twitter, district website, blogs, and other medium to increase our communication with students, parents, and our community.
  4. Pursue community relations with businesses and educational leaders.

Technology

  1. Continue to pursue the best and most efficient use of technology resources.
  2. Explore additional options with the Lancer Learning Institute.

Other

  1. Reduce the number of contract services where appropriate.
  2. Complete the transportation and support staff contract in a timely manner.