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School Announcements and Updates for the Week of September 6th

Stay informed with key updates for the week including new faculty members, counselor assignments, academic focus, Keystone Exams, special programs, summer reading assessments, and upcoming events. Don't miss out on important information for a successful school year!

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School Announcements and Updates for the Week of September 6th

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  1. Class Meetings Thursday, September 6th

  2. Special Guests: • The Superintendent • Dr. Bridget O’Connell • The Director of C&I • Dr. Kate Kieres

  3. New Faculty Members: • Mrs. Flagg-Detweiler • Social Studies • Student Gov’t • Ms. McBride • Spanish • Mr. Maldanado • Instrumental Music

  4. Counselors’ Assignments: • Mrs. Tirjan: • Grade 9 (A-K) • Grade 10 (A-K) • Grade 11 (A-K) • Grade 12 (A-K)

  5. Counselors’ Assignments: • Ms. Losinno: • Grade 9 (L-Z) • Grade 10 (L-Z) • Grade 11 (L-Z) • Grade 12 (L-Z)

  6. Academic Focus • Emphasis on writing strategies, reading strategies, and problem-solving to improve student performance

  7. Keystone Exams • Grade 11 PSSA’s have been eliminated • Keystone Exams for Algebra I, English Literature, and Biology are now required of all students

  8. Grade 11 Keystones: • All 11th grade students will take the Keystone exams in December • If you do not score proficient, you will need to re-take them in May

  9. Grades 9 and 10 Keystones: • Students will take the exam at the end of the course during the semester they have the course • Exceptions: • If you already had Alg. 1, you will take the exam at the end of Alg. II • If you already had Biology, you will take it in your junior year • All 10th graders will take English Lit.

  10. Special Programs (reminders): • Advanced Placement • Bucks First Credit Union (11-1 T/Th) • Dual Enrollment • Medical Career Pathways • Business Career Pathways • PSD Cyber School • Virtual High School

  11. Special Programs (NEW): • “Blackboard” will be used in ALL English classes • All math classroom will be equipped with “clicker” systems • Cyber Center

  12. Summer Reading Assessments: • Regardless which semester you are scheduled to take English or social studies. • English assessment—Wednesday, 9/12 • Social Studies—Thursday, 9/13 • Science-Friday, 9/14 • If you haven’t already done so, COMPLETE YOUR Reading!

  13. 9th Grade Students: • Clubs/Activities • Freshmen orientation program • Career portfolios • Importance of “acquiring” credit • 4 credits of English and 4 credits of math • If you have a study hall, find a class!

  14. 12th Grade PSSA Results: 2012 PSSA Results: • Writing 92% Proficient or better • Reading 75% Proficient or better • Math 67% Proficient or better • If you did not score proficient, you will need to take a re-test in October.

  15. Student Gov’t Elections: • Applications available starting Monday, Sept. 10th in Room 211—Mrs. Flagg-Detweiler • Due by 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14th • Speeches will be filmed from Sept. 19th-20th • Speeches aired on Sept. 27th • Voting on Sept. 28th

  16. Other Important Info: • Picture Day-Monday, September 10th • College Info. Night-September 13th • Back to School Night-September 18th • Please be sure to return any forms that required a parent’s signature

  17. Questions? Have a Great Year!

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