PHS
Accreditation for Growth
Summary of the AFG Validation Team Report to Middle States Association
• Reasons to Celebrate:
o First of all, the Validation Team has recommended to MSA to grant Pennridge High School accreditation.
o District and school act in the spirit of their mission to provide the finest education possible for all PHS students.
o PHS is fortunate to find students and faculty willing to be active participants in the process of making the school a better place for all.
o Academic programs receive a regular, systematic evaluation to assure curricular standards are being adjusted to meet PSSA requirements while providing the best instruction for students.
o PHS’ physical plant stands as ample testimony to its community’s high level of commitment and support of its schools.
o Pennridge Pride!
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This slogan, clearly a driving force for students, faculty, and staff, clearly emphasizes the community approach PHS has chosen to adopt.
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The HS administration has created and maintained programs that foster a small-community feeling for students and staff.
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Teachers at PHS are energetic, committed, determined to educate all students equally well.
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PHS shows itself more than willing to recognize students and faculty who embody Pennridge Pride.
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All students have the potential to serve individually, collectively, and cooperatively as informed decision-makers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.
o PHS provides a safe, orderly environment for teaching and learning.
o The use of an electronic grade book provides real-time access to grades as well as assignments.
o PHS offers a broad array of support services.
o Food services are outstanding in every respect, a model for schools nationwide.
o By and large an attitude of mutual respect exists among students and staff.
o PHS boasts a well-funded, well-endowed library housing extensive print and electronic, web-based sources.
o Technology is fully ingrained in the educational program at PHS.
• Recommendations:
o Create a mission statement and belief statements for the high school to provide PHS with its own identity, purpose and aspirations.
o Create and foster a decision-making structure to actively solicit and listen to all stakeholders will produce a more collaborative, positive process in which all may feel fully invested and in which all may take justifiable pride.
o Welcoming input from all stakeholders is essential to effective planning.
• Next Steps:
o Continue to implement our AFG plan for growth and improvement
o Continue with retention and expansion of our AFG Planning Team
o Conduct periodic reviews, including data collection and department progress reports
o Complete a mid-term report at the beginning of the third year of the accreditation term
o Prepare for reaccreditation at the beginning of the sixth year of the accreditation term
Pennridge School District Mission Statement:
The Pennridge School District, in partnership with family
and community, will provide all students with numerous and varied opportunities
to gain the knowledge and skill necessary to grow into healthy, productive
citizens equipped for life-long learning.
Pennridge School District Belief Statements:
The overall mission of the district is built upon a foundation
of beliefs about the characteristics, needs and aspirations of students
and the supportive role played by staff, parents, the Board, and the
community at large.
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Every individual has worth and deserves dignity.
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All students must achieve fundamental/basic academic skills.
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All students should be able to communicate effectively.
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All students should be able to effectively integrate decision making,
problem solving, and information analysis to become life-long learners.
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High expectations for staff and students promote excellence.
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It is the joint responsibility of staff, parents, and community to provide
an educational environment that will enable all individuals to realize
their potential.
Pennridge High School AFG Objectives:
Objective 1:
By June 2016, students at Pennridge High School will improve student performance in mathematics and reading skills.
Objective 2:
By June 2016, students at Pennridge High School will improve citizenship skills.