Susquehannock High School
Susquehannock High School | |
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An Absolute Commitment to the Highest Level of Academic Achievement | |
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3280 Fissels Church Road Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, York County 17327 United States | |
Coordinates | 39°46′14″N 76°44′05″W / 39.7705°N 76.7347°WCoordinates: 39°46′14″N 76°44′05″W / 39.7705°N 76.7347°W |
Information | |
Type | Public |
Superintendent |
Dr Sandra L Lemmon salary $163,000 2014, Contract July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019)[1][2] |
Administrator |
Ms Susan Green, Business Manager (2015) |
Principal |
Mr. Kevin Molin (2015) |
Faculty |
70 teachers (2013)[3] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Age | 14 years old to 21 years old Special Education students |
Pupils |
946 pupils (2014)[5] |
• Grade 9 | 231 (2012), 252 |
• Grade 10 | 238 (2012), 252 |
• Grade 11 | 269 (2012), 264 |
• Grade 12 | 240 (2012), 242 (2010) |
Language | English |
Campus type | Suburban/Rural |
Feeder schools | Southern Middle School |
Per pupil spending | $12,719 (2008) |
Per pupil spending | $13,632.67 (2011) |
Website | http://www.syc.k12.pa.us/ |
Susquehannock High School is a mid-sized suburban public high school in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by the Southern York County School District. In 2014, enrollment was reported as declining to 946 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 19% of pupils eligible for a free lunch or reduced price lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. Additionally, 12.6% of pupils received special education services, while 5% of pupils were identified as gifted. Susquehannock High School employed 70 teachers.[8] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2010, the Susquehannock High School reported an enrollment of 1,014 pupils in grades 9th through 12th, with 153 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch. The school employed 73 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.[9] According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.[10]
Susquehannock High School students may choose to attend York County School of Technology for training in the construction and mechanical trades. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit IU12 provides the school with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.
Graduation rate
In 2014, the Southern York County School District’s graduation rate was 95%.[11]
- 2013 - 94% [12]
- 2012 - 94%.[13]
- 2011 - 88%.[14]
- 2010 - 89%, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4-year cohort graduation rate.[15]
- According to traditional graduation rate calculations
2014 School Performance Profile
Susquehannock High School achieved 95.6 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 90% of pupils were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 85% showed on grade level skills at the end of the course. In Biology, 74.6% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course.[19][20] Statewide, the percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in Algebra I increased to 39.7% to 40.1%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in reading/literature declined to 52.5%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in biology improved from 39.7% to 41.4%.[21]
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,134 of 2,947 Pennsylvania public schools (72 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher.[22] Fifty-three percent of schools statewide received lower SPP scores compared with last year's, while 46 percent improved. A handful were unchanged.[23][24]
2013 School Performance Profile
Susquehannock High School achieved 93 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 84.6% were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 82% showed on grade level skills. In Biology, 67.8% showed on grade level science understanding.[25] According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,181 public schools (less than 73 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher. Pennsylvania 11th grade students no longer take the PSSAs. Instead, beginning in 2012, they take the Keystone Exams at the end of the associated course.[26]
AYP History
In 2012, Susquehannock High School declined to Warning Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status under No Child Left Behind.[27] In 2010 and 2011, Susquehannock High School achieved AYP status under No Child Left Behind.[28] From 2003 through 2009, Susquehannock High School achieved AYP status each school year.
PSSA History
Pennsylvania System of School Assessments, commonly called PSSAs are No Child Left Behind Act related examinations which were administered from 2003 through 2012, in all Pennsylvania public high schools. The exams were administered in the Spring of each school year. The goal was for 100% of students to be on grade level or better in reading and mathematics, by the Spring of 2014. The tests focused on the state's Academic Standards for reading, writing, mathematics and science. The Science exam included content in science, technology, ecology and the environmental studies. The mathematics exam included: algebra I, algebra II, geometry and trigonometry. The standards were first published in 1998 and are mandated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.[29]
In 2013, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania changed its high school assessments to the Keystone Exams in Algebra 1, Reading/literature and Biology1. The exams are given at the end of the course, rather than all in the spring of the student's 11th grade.
- 11th Grade Reading
- 2012 - 77% on grade level (9% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.[30]
- 2011 - 79% (8% below basic). State - 69.1%[31]
- 2010 - 77% (8% below basic). State - 67%[32]
- 2009 - 74%, State - 65%[33]
- 2008 - 72%, State - 65%[34]
- 2007 - 76%, State - 65%
- 11th Grade Math
- 2012 - 70% on grade level (12% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.[35]
- 2011 - 68% (15% below basic). State - 60.3% [36]
- 2010 - 68% (12% below basic). State - 59%
- 2009 - 65%, State - 56%
- 2008 - 71%, State - 55%[37]
- 2007 - 64%, State 53%
- 11th Grade Science
- 2012 - 52% on grade level (6% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.[38]
- 2011 - 53% (5% below basic). State - 40% [39]
- 2010 - 50% (7% below basic). State - 39%[40]
- 2009 - 49%, State - 40%
- 2008 - 51%, State - 39%[41]
Science in Motion Susquehannock High School did not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brought college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate.[42] Gettysburg College provided the science enrichment experiences to schools in the region.
College Remediation
According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 39% of Susquehannock High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or community colleges.[43] Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.[44] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, one in three recent high school graduates, who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges, takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Dual enrollment
Susquehannock High School offers a dual enrollment program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school, including the graduation ceremony. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.[45] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions. .[46]
For the 2009-10 funding year, Southern York County School District received a state grant of $7,561 for the program.[47]
Graduation requirements
The Southern York County School Board has determined that 24.5 credits are required for graduation, including English 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Math 3 credits, Science 3 credits, Arts/Humanities 2 credits, Health & Physical Education 2 credits, Computer Technology 0.50 credits, Graduation Project 0.5 credits, Electives 5.50 credits. Students not demonstrating proficiency in mathematics on the Grade 11 PSSA will be required to take PSSA Math 12 during the senior year.[48]
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.[49] At Southern York County School District it requires: a Career Seminar course, Two Field Experiences – Job Shadow, Career Fair, an Education Visit, and/or Education Fair Career Plan and Resume Oral Presentation and Portfolio Submission.
By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, beginning with the class of 2017, public school students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature by passing the Keystone Exams.[50][51][52] For the class of 2019, a composition exam will be added. For the class of 2020, passing a civics and government exam will be added to the graduation requirements.[53] In 2011, Pennsylvania high school students field tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide results were: Algebra 1 38% on grade level, Biology 35% on grade level and English Lit - 49% on grade level.[54] Individual student, school or district reports were not made public, although they were reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students identified as having special needs and qualifying for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting the requirements of their IEP.
SAT scores
In 2014, SouthernYork County School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 526. The Math average score was 528. The Writing average score was 497.[55][56] Statewide in Pennsylvania, Verbal Average Score was 497. The Math average score was 504. The Writing average score was 480. The College Board also reported that nationwide scores were: 497 in reading, 513 in math and 487 in writing.[57]
In 2013, 168 Southern York County School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 513. The Math average score was 525. The Writing average score was 501. The College Board reported that statewide scores were: 494 in reading, 504 in math and 482 in writing. The nationwide SAT results were the same as in 2012.[58]
In 2012, 165 Southern York County School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 522. The Math average score was 528. The Writing average score was 508. The statewide Verbal SAT exams results were: Verbal 491, Math 501, Writing 480. In the USA, 1.65 million students took the exams achieving scores: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board the maximum score on each section was 800, and 360 students nationwide scored a perfect 2,400.
In 2011, 172 Southern York County School District students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 515. The Math average score was 523. The Writing average score was 503.[59] Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.[60] In the United States 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.[61]
School safety and bullying
The Susquehannock High School administration reported there were zero incidents of bullying in the school in 2013. Additionally, there were no sexual incidents involving students. The local law enforcement was involved in seven incidents at the school.[62] [63] Each year the school safety data is reported by the district to the Safe School Center which then publishes the compiled reports online. Nationally, nearly 20% of pupils report being bullied at school.[64]
Southern York School Board prohibits bullying by district students and faculty. The board policy Bullying Cyberbullying Policy 249 (Adopted November 20, 2008) defines bullying and cyberbullying. The Board directs that complaints of bullying shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified. No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith reports of bullying.[65] The board expects staff members to be responsible to maintain an educational environment free from all forms of bullying. All Pennsylvania schools are required to have an anti-bullying policy incorporated into their Code of Student Conduct. The policy must identify disciplinary actions for bullying and designate a school staff person to receive complaints of bullying. The policy must be available on the school's website and posted in every classroom. All Pennsylvania public schools must provide a copy of its anti-bullying policy to the Office for Safe Schools every year, and shall review their policy every three years. Additionally, the district must conduct an annual review of that policy with students.[66] The Center for Schools and Communities works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency and the Pennsylvania Department of Education to assist schools and communities as they research, select and implement bullying prevention programs and initiatives.[67]
Education standards relating to student safety and antiharassment programs are described in the 10.3. Safety and Injury Prevention in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education.[68]
Wellness Policy
The Southern York County School Board established a district wellness policy in 2006 - Policy 246.[69] The policy deals with nutritious meals served at school, the control of access to some foods and beverages during school hours, age appropriate nutrition education for all students, and physical education for students K-12. The policy is in response to state mandates and federal legislation (P.L. 108 - 265). The law dictates that each school district participating in a program authorized by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq) "shall establish a local school wellness policy by School Year 2006."
The legislation placed the responsibility of developing a wellness policy at the local level so the individual needs of each district can be addressed. According to the requirements for the Local Wellness Policy, school districts must set goals for nutrition education, physical activity, campus food provision, and other school-based activities designed to promote student wellness. Additionally, districts were required to involve a broad group of individuals in policy development and to have a plan for measuring policy implementation. Districts were offered a choice of levels of implementation for limiting or prohibiting low nutrition foods on the school campus. In final implementation these regulations prohibit some foods and beverages on the school campus.[70] The Pennsylvania Department of Education required the district to submit a copy of the policy for approval.
Susquehannock High School offers both a free school breakfast and a free or reduced-price lunch to children in low income families. All students attending the school can eat breakfast and lunch. Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty level are provided a breakfast and lunch at no cost to the family. Children from families with incomes between 130 and 185 percent of the federal poverty level can be charged no more than 30 cents per breakfast. A foster child whose care and placement is the responsibility of the State or who is placed by a court with a caretaker household is eligible for both a free breakfast and a free lunch. Runaway, homeless and Migrant Youth are also automatically eligible for free meals.[71] The meals are partially funded with federal dollars through the United States Department of Agriculture.[72]
In 2013, the USDA issued new restrictions to foods in public schools. The rules apply to foods and beverages sold on all public school district campuses during the day. They limit vending machine snacks to a maximum of 200 calories per item. Additionally, all snack foods sold at school must meet competitive nutrient standards, meaning they must have fruits, vegetables, dairy or protein in them or contain at least 10 percent of the daily value of fiber, calcium, potassium, and Vitamin D.[73] In order to comply with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 all US public school districts are required to raise the price of their school lunches to $2.60 regardless of the actual cost of providing the lunch.[74] The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 mandates that Districts raise their full pay lunch prices every year until the price of non-subsidized lunches equals the amount the federal government reimburses schools for free meals. That subsidy in 2013-2014 was $2.93.
In 2014, President Obama ordered a prohibition of advertisements for unhealthy foods on public school campuses during the school day.[75] The Food and Drug Administration requires that students take milk as their beverage at lunch. In accordance with this law, any student requesting water in place of milk with their lunch must present a written request, signed by a doctor, documenting the need for water instead of milk.[76][77]
Southern York County School District provides health services as mandated by the Commonwealth and the federal government. A nurse is available in each building to conduct annual health screenings (data reported to the PDE and state Department of Health) and to dispense prescribed medications to students during the school day. Students can be excluded from school unless they comply with all the State Department of Health’s extensive immunization mandates. School nurses monitor each pupil for this compliance.[78][79] Nurses also monitor each child's weight.[80]
Tuition
Students who live in the Southern York County School District's attendance area may choose to attend one of Pennsylvania's 157 public charter schools. A student living in a neighboring public school district or a foreign exchange student may seek admission to Southern York County School District. For these cases, the Pennsylvania Department of Education sets an annual tuition rate for each school district. It is the amount the public school district pays to a charter school for each resident student that attends the charter and it is the amount a nonresident student's parents must pay to attend the Southern York County School District's schools. The 2012 tuition rate for Susquehannock High School - $9,613.38.[81]
Classrooms for the Future grant
The Classroom for the Future state program provided districts with hundreds of thousands of extra state funding to buy laptop computers for each core curriculum high school class (English, Science, History, Math) and paid for teacher training to optimize the computers use. The program was funded from 2006-2009. Southern York County School District did not apply to participate in 2006-07. In 2007-08, Susquehannock High School received $311,829 and another $56,076 in 2008-09 for a total funding of $367,905.[82] Among the public school districts in York County, the highest award was given to West Shore School District which received $1,023,131. The highest funding statewide was awarded to Philadelphia City School District in Philadelphia County - $9,409,073. The grant program was discontinued by Governor Edward Rendell as part of the 2009-10 state budget.
Project 720
Project 720 was a high school reform program implemented for three years under the Rendell administration. The intent was to increase academic rigor and improve the instruction of teachers in the Commonwealth’s high schools. Teachers were expected to use data driven instructional practices and to meet the needs of diverse learners.[83] The 720 in the name referred to the number of days a student was in high school in ninth through 12th grades. High school’s applied for funding and were required to agree to report to the PDE their plans, their actions and the outcomes. In 2007-08 budget year, the Commonwealth provided $11 million in funding. Southern York County School District was one of 161 PA public school district to apply, receiving $158,902 funding over three years.[84][85] For 2010-11, Project 720 funding was decreased to $1.7 million by Governor Rendell. The grant program was discontinued effective with the 2011-12 state budget.[86]
Extracurriculars
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive, costly sports program.[87] Eligibility for participation is determined by the school board.[88][89] According to a report published in the York Dispatch, the District does not charge a fee to participate in sports. In 2011 the District reported spending over $449,000 to provide its extensive sports program.[90] Southern York County School District spent $58,318 for the transportation of sports teams in 2011-12. Countywide nearly $1 million was spent on transporting public school sports teams.[91] The total sports budget for the District in 2007-08 was $456,000 and grew to $487,223 in 2010-11. Collectively, York County public schools spent over $9 million on sports budgets (does not include facility costs) in 2011-12.[92]
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs, including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.[93]
According to PA Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Act 126 of 2014, all volunteer coaches and all those who assist in student activities, must have criminal background checks. Like all school district employees, they must also attend an anti child abuse training once every three years.[94][95][96]
Article XVI-C of the Public School Code requires the disclosure of interscholastic athletic opportunities for all public secondary school entities in Pennsylvania. All school entities with grades 7-12 are required to annually collect data concerning team and financial information for all male and female athletes beginning with the 2012-13 school year and submit the information to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, all non-school (booster club and alumni) contributions and purchases must also be reported to PDE.[97]
Sports
Coaches receive compensation as outlined in the teachers' union contract. When athletic competition exceeds the regular season, additional compensation is paid.[98]
According to Pennsylvania’s Safety in Youth Sports Act, all sports coaches, paid and volunteer, are required to annually complete the Concussion Management Certification Training and present the certification before coaching.[99][100]
Susquehannock High School charges students a $15 participation fee. A joint Pennsylvania School Board Association and Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association survey, conducted in 2012, found nearly one third (30%) of public school respondents indicated charging individual students $10 to $250, with a statewide average of $65 per sport.[101][102]
The District funds:
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