United Junior/Senior High School (Pennsylvania)

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United Junior/Senior High School
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Address
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10780 Route 56 Highway East

Armagh
,
Indiana County
,
Pennsylvania
15920

United States of America
Information
TypePublic
School board9 locally elected members
School districtUnited School District
SuperintendentDr. Barbara Parkins, salary $115,000 contract Dec 2012 to Dec 12, 2017)[1]

former interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Thomas

former Superintendent Dr. David Blozowich, Salary $109,886 (2012)[2]
AdministratorThomas Kalinyak, Director of Finance (2014)

Tammy L Tuccarello, former Business Manager (2011-2013) salary $86,400 (2012)
Karl J Olschesky, former Business Manager (2009)
Mrs. Patricia Berezansky, Director of Education, Salary $90,550 (2012)[3]
Francine Ressler, Supervisor of Special Education Salary $83,500 (2015)[4]
Patrick Noel, Director of Special Services salary $76,960
Karen Spadafora, Director of Special Education
Clay Skedel, Supervisor of Maintenance
Scott McCully, Director of Food Service

ARIN Intermediate Unit 28 - Managed Technology Services
PrincipalMr. Michael Worthington, JSHS
former Mr. Lewis G. Kindja
Grades7-12
Age12 years old to 21 years special education
Enrollment524 pupils (2014)[5]

522 pupils (2012) [6]

620 (2006)[7]
 • Grade 797 (2013), 95 (2010)
 • Grade 886 (2013), 86
 • Grade 997 (2013), 92
 • Grade 1087 (2013), 83
 • Grade 1181 (2013), 107
 • Grade 1282 (2013), 109 (2010)
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)Royal Blue and White
Athletics conferencePIAA District 6
Heritage Conference
MascotLions
NewspaperBlue and White Star
Communities servedArmagh
Feeder schoolsUnited Elementary School
per-pupil spending$13,071 (2008)
per-pupil spending$15,926.12 (2012)[8]
WebsiteUnited Junior/Senior High School

United Junior Senior High School is a small, rural public secondary school located in East Wheatfield Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The school serves the borough of Armagh and the townships of Brush Valley, Buffington, East Wheatfield, and West Wheatfield. It is the sole junior senior high school operated by the United School District. The building is located on the same campus as the sole elementary school in the district. The United Cyber Academy is for district students K-12. High school students may choose to attend Indiana County Technology Center for training in the construction and mechanical trades as well as other careers. The ARIntermediate Unit IU28 provides the district with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, background checks for employees, state mandated recognizing and reporting child abuse training, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.

In 2014, United Junior Senior High School enrollment was reported as 524 pupils in 7th through 12th grades, with 32% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 15% of pupils received special education services, while 4% of pupils were identified as gifted.[9] The school employed 47 teachers.[10] Per the PA 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 2012, United Junior Senior High School reported an enrollment of 522 pupils in grades 7th through 12th, with 197 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. In 2012, the school employed 46.9 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.[11] According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 1 teachers were rated "Non‐Highly Qualified" under No Child Left Behind.[12]

Graduation rate[]

In 2014, the United School District graduation rate was 90%.[13]

  • 2013 - 94.5% [14]
  • 2012 - 93%.[15]
  • 2011 - 96%.[16]
  • 2010 - 93.4%, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4-year cohort graduation rate. Area High School's rate was 97.8% for 2010.[17]
According to traditional graduation rate calculations

Academics[]

2014 School Performance Profile

United Junior Senior High School achieved 77.6 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 85.7% were on grade level. In mathematics/Algebra 1, 77% showed on grade level skills. In science/Biology, 67% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course. In writing, 84% of eighth graders demonstrated on grade level writing skills.[21][22] 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%.[23]

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.[24] Fifty-three percent of schools statewide received lower SPP scores compared with last year's, while 46 percent improved. A handful were unchanged.[25][26]

2013 School Performance Profile

United Junior Senior High School achieved 75.6 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 76% were on grade level. In mathematics/Algebra 1, 71% showed on grade level skills. In Science/Biology, only 57% showed on grade level science understanding. In writing, 74% of eighth graders demonstrated on grade level writing skills.[27] 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.[28]

AYP History

In 2012, United Junior Senior High School achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status despite low academic achievement in mathematics.[29] In 2010 and 2011, United Junior Senior High School achieved AYP status.[30] Effective with Spring 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Education discontinued administering the PSSA's to 11th graders. From 2003 to 2009, United Junior Senior High School achieved Adequate Yearly Progress each school year.

PSSA results

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.[31] 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 year.[32] Seventh grades have been tested in reading and mathematics since 2006. Eighth graders are tested in: reading, writing, mathematics and Science. Beginning in the Spring of 2013, eighth graders, who are enrolled in Algebra I take the Keystone Exam for Algebra I at the end of the course. The testing of 8th grade in reading and mathematics began in 1999, as a state initiative.[33]

11th Grade Reading:

  • 2012 - 75% on grade level, (12% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.[34]
  • 2011 - 62% (26% below basic). State - 69.1%[35]
  • 2010 - 69% (17.5% below basic). State - 66%[36]
  • 2009 - 67% (20% below basic). State - 65%[37]
  • 2008 - 78% (9% below basic). State - 65%[38]
  • 2007 - 72.7% (10% below basic). State - 65%[39]

11th Grade Math:

  • 2012 - 67% on grade level (23% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.[40]
  • 2011 - 47% (28% below basic). State - 60.3%[41]
  • 2010 - 55% (27% below basic). State - 59%[42]
  • 2009 - 55% (20% below basic). State - 56%[43]
  • 2008 - 64% (20% below basic). State - 56%[44]
  • 2007 - 53% (25% below basic). State - 53%[45]

11th Grade Science:

  • 2012 - 51% on grade level (16% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.[46]
  • 2011 - 40% (16% below basic). State - 40%[47]
  • 2010 - 42% (12% below basic). State - 39%
  • 2009 - 42% (15% below basic). State - 40%[48]
  • 2008 - 48% (4% below basic). State - 39%[49]
  • 2007 - students field tested. Results withheld from the public by PDE.

8th Grade Science:

  • 2012 - 72% on grade level (7% below basic). State - 59%[56]
  • 2011 - 62% (13% below basic). State - 58.3%
  • 2010 - 55% (22% below basic). State - 57% [57]
  • 2009 - 58% (23% below basic). State - 55% [58]
  • 2008 - 56% (24% below basic). State - 52% [59]
  • 2007 - tested, but results not made public.
Dropout Early Warning System

In 2013, United School District did not implement the state dropout prevention Early Warning System and Interventions Catalog at the junior high school.[60] The process identifies students at risk for droping out by examining the pupil’s: attendance, behavior and course grades. Interventions are implemented to assist at-risk pupils to remain in school. The program is funded by federal and private dollars.[61]

Graduation Requirements[]

Credit earning at United begins in Grade 9, with students required to have 25.5 Credits[62] before they graduate.

Subject or Area #/Credits Notes
English 4.0
Mathematics 4.0
Social Studies 4.0
Science 4.0
Healthy Living 0.5
Career Ed .25 Nine-week course in grade 10
Intermediate Computer Applications .50
Advanced Computer Applications .50
Technology Studies .25
Wood/Metal 0.25
Family/Consumer Science .25
Music OR Art .25 Grade 9 Course
Graduation Project 1.0 state required
Electives 5.75
TOTAL 25.5

Keystone Exams By Pennsylvania State 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 respective Keystone Exams for each course.[63] The exam is given at the end of the course. Keystone Exams replace the PSSAs for 11th grade.[64]

Students have several opportunities to pass the exam. Schools are mandated to provide targeted assistance to help the student be successful. Those who do not pass after several attempts can perform a project in order to graduate.[65][66] 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.[67] 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.[68] 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.

Graduation project For nearly two decades, all Pennsylvania secondary school students were required to 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.[69] Effective with the graduating class of 2017, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education eliminated the state mandate that students complete a culminating project in order to graduate.[70]

Courses and areas of study[]

  • English
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Physical/Health Education
  • Technology Education
  • Business Education
  • Agriculture Education
  • World Language - Including French and Spanish
  • Family/Consumer Sciences
  • Art
  • Music

College Remediation Rate[]

According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 11% of the United Junior Senior 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.[71][72] 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.[73][74] 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[]

United Junior Senior 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. United School District has concurrent enrollment agreements with: Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Mount Aloysius College, Penn Highlands Community College and Saint Francis University. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[75] Under state rules, other students that reside in the district, who attend a private school, a charter school or are home schooled are eligible to participate in this program.[76] The state offered a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.[77] For the 2009-10 funding year, United Junior Senior High School received a state grant of $1,690 for the program.[78] In 2010, Governor Edward Rendell eliminated the grants to students, from the Commonwealth, due to a state budget crisis.

Challenge Program[]

The Challenge Program offers $250.00 cash incentives to Uniter Junior Senior High School students who excel in the categories of: Academic Improvement, Attendance, Community Service and Academic Excellence. The program partners with businesses to motivate students both in and out of the classroom by encouraging good habits in students that will last throughout their education and into their future careers. For the 2010-2011 school year, the top 10% of students in each of the categories will be eligible to win $250.00.[79]

SAT scores[]

In 2014, 42 United Junior Senior High School students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 507. The Math average score was 493. The Writing average score was 466.[80][81] 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.[82] In 2014, 1,672,395 students took the SATs in the United States.

In 2013, 41 United Junior Senior High School students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 476. The Math average score was 487. The Writing average score was 457. 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.[83]

In 2012, 41 United School District students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 471. The Math average score was 486. The Writing average score was 451. 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, 47 United School District students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 483. The Math average score was 498. The Writing average score was 484.[84] Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.[85] 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.[86]

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a research arm of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, compared the SAT data of students in rural areas of Pennsylvania to students in urban areas. From 2003 to 2005, the average total SAT score for students in rural Pennsylvania was 992, while urban students averaged 1,006. During the same period, 28 percent of 11th and 12th graders in rural school districts took the exam, compared to 32 percent of urban students in the same grades. The average math and verbal scores were 495 and 497, respectively, for rural students, while urban test-takers averaged 499 and 507, respectively. Pennsylvania’s SAT composite score ranked low on the national scale in 2004. The composite SAT score of 1,003 left Pennsylvania ranking 44 out of the 50 states and Washington, DC.[87]

AP Courses[]

In 2014, United Junior Senior High School offered 7 Advanced Placement (AP) courses at a higher cost than regular courses. The fee for each AP Exam is $91 (2014).[88] The school normally retains $9 of that fee as a rebate to help with administrative costs. In 2012, the fee was $89 per test per pupil. Students have the option of taking College Board approved courses and then taking the College Board's examination in the Spring. Students, who achieve a 3 or better on the exam, may be awarded college credits at US universities and colleges. Each higher education institution sets its own standards about what level of credits are awarded to a student based on their AP exam score. Most higher education give credits for scores of 4 or 5. Some schools also give credits for scores of 3. High schools give credits towards graduation to students who take the school's AP class. At United Junior Senior High School, just 12% of the students who took an AP course earned a 3 or better on the exam in 2014 making them eligible for college credits.[89] In 2013, 19% of the students taking an AP course scored a 3 or better on the AP course exam.

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 to 2009. The School District did not apply to participate in 2006-07 or in 2007-08. The United School District received $74,691 in 2008-09.[90][91] Among the public school districts in Indiana County, the highest award was given to Blairsville-Saltsburg School District which received $363,065. 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.

School safety and bullying[]

The United Junior Senior High School administration reported there were zero incidents of bullying in the district in 2014. Additionally, there was one bomb threat and one case of indecent exposure involving a student. The local law enforcement was involved in three incidents at the schools, with no arrests.[92] [93] 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.[94] The United Junior Senior High School administration reported there were zero incidents of bullying in the district in 2012. The administration reported there was one theft and one case of obscene and other sexual materials. The local law enforcement was involved in three incidents at the schools, with no arrests.[95]

The United School Board has provided the district's antibully/cyberbullying policy online.[96] 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, United School District must conduct an annual review of that policy with students.[97] 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.[98][99] According to the Center for Disease Control’s biannual national study of high school students in 2009, five percent of Pennsylvania students did not go to school for at least one day because they felt unsafe at school or on their way to or from school.[100]

Education standards relating to student safety and anti harassment programs are described in the 10.3. Safety and Injury Prevention in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education.[101]

Grants

United School District did not participate in the state's school safety grant nor the School Resource Officer and Police Officer grant.[102][103]

Extracurriculars[]

The United School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive, publicly funded sports program.[104] Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy and in compliance with standards set by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). The district is compliant with state law, posting its Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Disclosure Form on its website. 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.[105]

By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students residing in the school district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, a Pennsylvania public cyber charter school, charter school and those who are homeschooled, are all 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.[106]

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.[107][108][109]

Clubs[]

There are several Clubs available to the student at United:[110]

Athletics[]

Coaches receive compensation as outlined in the teachers' union contract. When athletic competition exceeds the regular season, additional compensation is paid.[111] 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.[112][113]

Varsity
Junior High School Sports

According to PIAA directory July 2015[114]

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