Central Dauphin East High School
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Central Dauphin School District |
| Principal | Jesse Rawls Jr. |
| Enrollment | 1,595 |
| Number of students | Coeducational |
| Color(s) | Black & White |
| Athletics | Panthers (boys), Lady Panthers (Girls) |
| Athletics conference | PIAA |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Affiliation | Secular |
| Information | (717) 541-1662 |
| Community | Swatara Township, Lower Paxton, Paxtang and Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Address | 626 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109-5227 |
| Website | Official Website |
Central Dauphin East High School is a large, urban, public high school located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is one of two high schools operated by the Central Dauphin School District.
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[edit] History
Central Dauphin East High school opened in 1961. Central Dauphin School District was created in 1954, and this merger of several school districts was completed by the opening of Central Dauphin High School.
In the late 1990s, overcrowding in the Central Dauphin School District resulted in a proposal to merge Central Dauphin East High School with nearby rival Central Dauphin High School. The proposal was opposed by Central Dauphin East High School and was later voted down by the school board (after its removal in the election the week before). In 2000, the school board voted to build a third high school, but in a sudden turnaround by the school board, it was decided that the district would have only two high schools.
Since 1961, the yearbook has been called the Oriens.[1] The school newspaper is called the Panther Print.[2]
In 2010, the school district applied for and was awarded a $2,099,888 grant, by the state and federal government. The money had to be used to transform the high school. The Transformation process specifies that the administration use of rigorous, transparent, and equitable evaluation systems for teachers and principals, high-quality professional development and design and development of curriculum with teacher and principal involvement. The school qualified for the grant due to the chronic low student achievement. [3] [4]
[edit] Academic achievement
In 2011, the high school declined to Corrective Action II 5th Year' status. [5] In 2010, the high school declined to Corrective Action II 4th Year status. The school was in Corrective Action II 3rd Year, in 2009, due to chronic low, student scores on state assessments.
- Graduation rate
- PSSA Results
- 11th Grade Reading
- 2011 - 59.7% on grade level, (21% below basic). 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level.[9]
- 2010: 51%, State - 66% [10]
- 2009 - 40%, State - 65%. [11]
- 2008 - 56%, State - 65% [12]
- 2007 - 55%, State - 65% [13]
- 2006 - 58%, State - 65%
- 2005 - 62%, State - 65%
- 11th Grade Math:
- 2011 - 42.6%, on grade level (34.7% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2010 - 48.5%, State - 59%
- 2009 - 40%, State - 56%
- 2008 - 37%, State - 56%
- 2007 - 40%, State - 53%
- 2006 - 44%, State - 52%
- 2005 - 43%, State - 51%
- 11th Grade Science
- 2011 - 23% on grade level (26% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.
- 2010 - 21%. State - 39%
- 2009 - 58%, State - 34%
- 2008 - 23%, State - 39% [14]
[edit] College remediation rate
According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 37% of Central Dauphin School District 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.[15] 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.[16] 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.
[edit] Dual enrollment
The high schools offer 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. 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.[17] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[18] For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $15,027 for the program.
[edit] Graduation Requirements
The Central Dauphin School Board has determined that a high school student must earn 24 credits in order to graduate, including: English 4 credits, Social Studies 3 credits, Mathematics 4 credits, Science 3 credits, Physical Education 2 credits, Health 0.5 credit, Arts and Humanities 1 credit, Graduation project 0.5 credit and 6 elective credits. [19]
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.[20] At Central Dauphin graduation projects require a portfolio which includes: research, an activity log, a reflection paper, and a final presentation of the project. The project may focus on career options, service options or academic options which are all described in the graduation project manual for students.
By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, for the graduating classes of 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology, English Composition, and Literature for which the Keystone Exams serve as the final course exams. Students’ Keystone Exam scores count for at least one-third of the final course grade.[21]
[edit] School Music Program
Central Dauphin East's music program consists of five bands,[22] five choirs,[23] and two orchestras.[24] Bands include a wind ensemble, symphonic, concert, jazz and marching band. The choirs include EHS Choraliers, Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Concert Men, and Treble Makers. Each part of the music department holds several concerts throughout the school year, including the annual spring musical, and seasonal concerts held in the auditorium. The arts are supported through the fall play.
In 2010 Central Dauphin East High's musical cast performed Urinetown. Their performance was awarded with an Apollo award from Hershey theater for "best musical".
In 2011 Central dauphin will perform the wedding singer
Two of their students received individual awards. Jurdan Payne received one for "outstanding supporting actor in a play" for his performance in William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" in the school's 2009 fall play. Damon McToy tied with Jurdan Payne for "outstanding supporting actor in a musical" for the spring 2010 musical Urinetown.
[edit] Extracurriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs including: clubs, activities and sports. Eligibility to participate is determined by school board policy. [25] [26] The Board requires that athletes remain in good academic standing, attendance, and conduct within the district by passing four credits.
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.[27]
[edit] Clubs
Central Dauphin East offers a number of clubs.[28] Students can create new clubs with the principal's approval.
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[edit] Notable alumni
- Hyleas Fountain - Olympic Silver Medalist Heptathlon 2008 Beijing
- Jeffrey Gaines - American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Paul Strickler - Comedian - Actor Hollywood California (Transformers3,J. Edgar, Hollywood Improv,Comedy Store)
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ "ORIENS yearbook"
- ^ "Panther Print"
- ^ "Pennsylvania Department of Education". 2010. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-department-of-education-announces-101-million-in-federal-funds-for-bold-reforms-to-boost-student-achievement-101583538.html.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education and Central Dauphin School District administration (2010). "School Improvement Grant Central Dauphin East Senior HIgh School addendum". http://www.scribd.com/doc/70343090/School-Improvement-Grant-Central-Dauphin-East-Senior-High-School-09-10-Addendum.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2011). "CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST HS - School AYP Overview". http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c22/115221402/1746.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2011). "Central Dauphin East High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2011". http://paayp.emetric.net/School/DataTable/c22/115221402/1746.
- ^ Central Dauphin East High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2009
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2006). "Central Dauphin East High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2006". http://www.scribd.com/doc/29472869/Central-Dauphin-East-HIgh-School-Academic-Achievement-Report-Card-2006.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2011). "2010-2011 PSSA and AYP Results". http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442.
- ^ "2009-2010 PSSA and AYP Results". September 2010. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2009). "Central Dauphin East High School Report Card 2009". http://www.scribd.com/doc/29474788/Central-Dauphin-East-High-School-Academic-Achievement-Report-Card-2009.</ref}}
- ^ Central Dauphin East High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2008
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education PSSA Math and Reading results 2007
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education Report PSSA Science 2008 by school and grade
- ^ Pennsylvania College Remediation Report
- ^ National Center for Education Statistics
- ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/24901214/Pennsylvania-Department-of-Education-Dual-Enrollment-Guidelines-2010-2011 Pennsylvania Department of Education - Dual Enrollment Guidelines.
- ^ Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement. site accessed March 2010. http://www.patrac.org/
- ^ Central Dauphin School District Administration (May 11, 2010). "Central Dauphin School District Strategic Plan Academics and Assessments". http://www.cdschools.org/54227552410456/lib/54227552410456/AcademicStandardsAndAssessment.pdf.
- ^ Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 2011). "Pennsylvania Keystone Exams Overview". http://www.scribd.com/doc/47925315/Pennsylvania-Keystone-Exams-Overview-Sept-2010.
- ^ "Band"
- ^ "Choir"
- ^ "Orchestra"
- ^ Central Dauphin School Board (June 21, 2004). "Cocurricular Activities Policy 122". http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/c/106/cd-contents.asp#100.
- ^ Central Dauphin School Board (September 27, 2010). "Interscholastic Athletics Policy 123". http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/c/106/cd-contents.asp#100.
- ^ Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release, (November 10, 2005). "Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities,". http://www.scribd.com/doc/35742869/Governor-Rendell-Says-Home-Schooled-Children-Can-Participate-in-School-District-Extracurricular-Activities.
- ^ "Clubs"
