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'''Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior/Senior High School''', known locally as ''A-C Valley'', is a public High School near [[Foxburg, Pennsylvania|Foxburg]], in southwestern [[Clarion County, Pennsylvania|Clarion County]], Pennsylvania. The school has about 500 students and 45 Staff Members. Students can receive vocational training at [[Clarion County Career Center]].
'''Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior/Senior High School''', known locally as ''A-C Valley'', is a rural, public High School near [[Foxburg, Pennsylvania|Foxburg]], in southwestern [[Clarion County, Pennsylvania|Clarion County]], Pennsylvania. The school has about 500 students and 45 Staff Members. Students can receive vocational training at [[Clarion County Career Center]].


==Alma Mater==
==Alma Mater==
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''Allegheny-Clarion Valley''<br>
''Allegheny-Clarion Valley''<br>
''You grow stronger through the years.''<br>
''You grow stronger through the years.''<br>

==Graduation Rate==
In 2011, Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior Senior High School graduation rate was 94%. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c16/106160303 |title=ALLEGHENY-CLARION VALLEY School District District AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School's rate was 94% for 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |title=New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 15, 2011}}</ref>

Former AYP graduation rate:
*2010 - 95% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c16/106160303 |title=ALLEGHENY-CLARION VALLEY School District - District AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education}}</ref>
*2009 - 95% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/36921220/Allegheny-Clarion-Valley-School-District-Academic-Achievement-Report-Card-2009 Allegheny-|title=Clarion Valley School District Report Card 2009 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2009}}</ref>
*2008 - 91%
*2007 - 91% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007 |author=Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children |title=Pennsylvania High School Graduation rates 2007 |year=2008}}</ref>


==Graduation Requirements==
==Graduation Requirements==
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==Academic achievement==
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==Athletics==
In 2010 and 2011, the school achieved '''AYP''' status. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c16/106160303/4664 |title=ALLEGHENY-CLARION Valley Junior Senior HIgh School AYP Overview |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2009}}</ref>

;'''PSSA Results'''
;'''11th Grade Reading:'''
*2011 - 56% on grade level, (31% below basic). State - 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
*2010 - 62% (21% below basic). State - 68% (78 pupils enrolled) <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Report on PSSA Math and Reading results by school and grade |date=September 14, 2010}}</ref>
*2009 - 66%, State - 65%
*2008 - 48%, State - 65%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 |title=2007-2008 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=August 15, 2008}}</ref>
*2007 - 49%, State - 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2006-2007_pssa_and_ayp_results/507511 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Report on PSSA Math and Reading results by school and grade |year=2007}}</ref>

;'''11th Grade Math:'''
*2011 - 41% on grade level (28% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC11S106160303000004664.PDF |title=Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior Senior High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
*2010 - 50% (28% below basic). State - 59%
*2009 - 58%. State - 56%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/36921220/Allegheny-Clarion-Valley-School-District-Academic-Achievement-Report-Card-2009 |title=Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District Academic Achievement Report Card 2009 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2009}}</ref>
*2008 - 41%. State - 56%
*2007 - 38%. State - 54%

;'''11th Grade Science:'''
*2011 - 25% on grade level (21% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA results in Science |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
*2010 - 28% (7% below basic). State - 39% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2009_-2010_pssa_and_ayp_results/770183 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Science PSSA 2010. |date=September 14, 2010}}</ref>
*2009 - 25%, State - 40%
*2008 - 26%, State - 39%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Science PSSA 2008. |date=August 2008}}</ref>

'''College remediation''': According to a [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] study released in January 2009, '''24% of Allegheny-Clarion Valley 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/24171135/Pennsylvania-College-Remediation-Report-2009 |title=Pennsylvania College Remediation Report, |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date= January 2009}}</ref> 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.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics - IPEDS 2008</ref> 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.

===SAT Scores===
From January to June 2011, 36 students took the [[SAT]] exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 465. The Math average score was 485. The Writing average score was 449. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |title=Public School SAT Scores 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011}}</ref> Pennsylvania ranked 40th among state with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |title=SAT Scores State By State - Pennsylvania |author=College Board |date=September 2011}}</ref> 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. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/09/while_us_sat_scores_dip_across.html |title=While U.S. SAT scores dip across the board, N.J. test-takers hold steady |work-NJ.com |date=September 2011}}</ref>

==Dual enrollment==
The 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. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offered a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/23971530/Dual-Enrollment-program-guidelines |title=Pennsylvania Department of Education - Dual Enrollment Guidelines 2010-11 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=August 2010}}</ref> Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.patrac.org/ |title=Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement |date= March 2010}}</ref>

For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $5,799 for the program.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/28895991/Pennsylvania-Dual-Enrollment-Grants-2009-10-Fall-Grants-by-School-District |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Dual Enrollment Fall Grants 2009-10 |date=August 2009}}</ref>

==Junior High achievement==
'''8th Grade Reading:'''
*2011 - 83% on grade level (6% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 81.8% of 8th graders on grade level.
*2010 - 70% (9% below basic). State - 81% (71 pupils enrolled)
*2009 - 77%, State - 80%<ref name="autogenerated1">Pennsylvania Department of Education PSSA Math and Reading Results 2009</ref>
*2008 - 78%, State - 78%

;'''8th Grade Math:'''
*2011 - 75% on grade level (14% below basic). State - 76.9%
*2010 - 57% (19% below basic). State - 75%
*2009 - 67%, State - 71% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acvsd.org/acvsd/District%20Information/_2008-2009%20District%20Report%20Card.pdf |title=Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District academic Achievement Report Card 2009}}</ref>
*2008 - 56%, State - 70% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=PSSA Results Math and Reading School 2008 |date=August 2008}}</ref>

;'''8th Grade Science:'''
*2011 - 72% on grade level (13% below basic). State – 58.3% of 8th graders were on grade level.
*2010 - 64% (18% below basic). State - 57%
*2009 - 61%, State - 54%
*2008 - 46%, State - 52% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 |title=The 2008 PSSA Science State Level Proficiency Results by Grade and State Total (Full Academic Year) |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=August 2008}}</ref>

;'''7th Grade Reading:'''
*2011 - 70% on grade level (8% below basic). State – 76%
*2010 - 73% (7% below basic). State - 73% (60 pupils enrolled)
*2009 - 60%, State - 71%<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
*2008 - 64%, State - 70%

;'''7th Grade Math:'''
*2011 - 83% on grade level (13% below basic). State - 78.6%
*2010 - 76% (8% below basic). State - 77%
*2009 - 71%, State - 75%
*2008 - 65%, State - 70%

==Extracurriculars==
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports. Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy.

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. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-governor-rendell-says-home-schooled-children-can-participate-in-school-district-extracurricular-activities-55536207.html |title=Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities |author=Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release, |date=November 10, 2005}}</ref>

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===Athletics===
* Baseball – Class A
* Baseball – Class A
* Basketball – Class A
* Basketball – Class A

Revision as of 12:22, 9 February 2012

Allegheny-Clarion Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Address
Map
776 State Rte.58

Richland Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania

Foxburg
,
Pennsylvania
16036
Information
School typePublic Junior/Senior High School
School districtAllegheny-Clarion Valley School District
PrincipalMr. David McDeavitt
Staff15
Faculty25
Employees22 teachers in 2010
Grades7th – 12th
Enrollment472[1] (2009-10 School Term)
 • Grade 765
 • Grade 874
 • Grade 989
 • Grade 1072
 • Grade 1183
 • Grade 1289
Color(s)Blue and White
Athletics conferencePIAA District IX /KSAC
MascotFalcons
NicknameA-C Valley
YearbookQUADCO
Communities servedEmlenton, Foxburg, Parker, Saint Petersburg
Feeder schoolsAllegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary School
WebsiteA-C Valley High School Website

Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior/Senior High School, known locally as A-C Valley, is a rural, public High School near Foxburg, in southwestern Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The school has about 500 students and 45 Staff Members. Students can receive vocational training at Clarion County Career Center.

Alma Mater

The Alma Mater for A-C Valley[2] was written by Charles Tritle:
Our Alma Mater strong and true
We'll never forget your scenic view
Throughout the world we sing thy praise
And for Blue and White our voices raise
The days we spend at A-C Valley
We'll cherish all our years
Allegheny-Clarion Valley
You grow stronger through the years.

Graduation Rate

In 2011, Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior Senior High School graduation rate was 94%. [3] In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School's rate was 94% for 2010.[4]

Former AYP graduation rate:

  • 2010 - 95% [5]
  • 2009 - 95% [6]
  • 2008 - 91%
  • 2007 - 91% [7]

Graduation Requirements

A student from A-C Valley needs to obtain 24 credits[2] in grades 9-12 in order to graduate, as well as have satisfactorally comp;ete the state-reqiired Graduation Project and Pennsylvania Standard School Assessments (PSSA)..

Credit Structure

Subject Area #/Credits
English 4.0
Social Studies 3.0
Science 3.0
Mathematics 3.0
Physical Education 2.0
Health 0.5
Arts and Humanities 2.0
Electives 6.5
TOTAL 24.0

Academic achievement

In 2010 and 2011, the school achieved AYP status. [8]

PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading:
  • 2011 - 56% on grade level, (31% below basic). State - 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level. [9]
  • 2010 - 62% (21% below basic). State - 68% (78 pupils enrolled) [10]
  • 2009 - 66%, State - 65%
  • 2008 - 48%, State - 65%[11]
  • 2007 - 49%, State - 65% [12]
11th Grade Math:
  • 2011 - 41% on grade level (28% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level. [13]
  • 2010 - 50% (28% below basic). State - 59%
  • 2009 - 58%. State - 56%[14]
  • 2008 - 41%. State - 56%
  • 2007 - 38%. State - 54%
11th Grade Science:
  • 2011 - 25% on grade level (21% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level. [15]
  • 2010 - 28% (7% below basic). State - 39% [16]
  • 2009 - 25%, State - 40%
  • 2008 - 26%, State - 39%[17]

College remediation: According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 24% of Allegheny-Clarion Valley 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.[18] 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.[19] 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.

SAT Scores

From January to June 2011, 36 students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 465. The Math average score was 485. The Writing average score was 449. [20] Pennsylvania ranked 40th among state with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479. [21] 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. [22]

Dual enrollment

The 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. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offered a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.[23] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[24]

For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $5,799 for the program.[25]

Junior High achievement

8th Grade Reading:

  • 2011 - 83% on grade level (6% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 81.8% of 8th graders on grade level.
  • 2010 - 70% (9% below basic). State - 81% (71 pupils enrolled)
  • 2009 - 77%, State - 80%[26]
  • 2008 - 78%, State - 78%
8th Grade Math:
  • 2011 - 75% on grade level (14% below basic). State - 76.9%
  • 2010 - 57% (19% below basic). State - 75%
  • 2009 - 67%, State - 71% [27]
  • 2008 - 56%, State - 70% [28]
8th Grade Science:
  • 2011 - 72% on grade level (13% below basic). State – 58.3% of 8th graders were on grade level.
  • 2010 - 64% (18% below basic). State - 57%
  • 2009 - 61%, State - 54%
  • 2008 - 46%, State - 52% [29]
7th Grade Reading:
  • 2011 - 70% on grade level (8% below basic). State – 76%
  • 2010 - 73% (7% below basic). State - 73% (60 pupils enrolled)
  • 2009 - 60%, State - 71%[26]
  • 2008 - 64%, State - 70%
7th Grade Math:
  • 2011 - 83% on grade level (13% below basic). State - 78.6%
  • 2010 - 76% (8% below basic). State - 77%
  • 2009 - 71%, State - 75%
  • 2008 - 65%, State - 70%

Extracurriculars

The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports. Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy.

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. [30]

Athletics

  • Baseball – Class A
  • Basketball – Class A
  • Cross Country – Class AA
  • Football – Class A
  • Golf – Class AAAA
  • Softball – Class A
  • Track and Field – Class AA
  • Volleyball – Class A

References

  1. ^ "NCES - School Search". US Department of Education. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b Secondary High School Handbook. Foxburg, Pennsylvania: Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District. 2011-12. p. 63. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  3. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2011). "ALLEGHENY-CLARION VALLEY School District District AYP Data Table".
  4. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (March 15, 2011). "New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented".
  5. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education. "ALLEGHENY-CLARION VALLEY School District - District AYP Data Table".
  6. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2009). Allegheny- "Clarion Valley School District Report Card 2009". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ^ Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (2008). "Pennsylvania High School Graduation rates 2007".
  8. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2009). "ALLEGHENY-CLARION Valley Junior Senior HIgh School AYP Overview".
  9. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2011). "2010-2011 PSSA and AYP Results".
  10. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 14, 2010). "Report on PSSA Math and Reading results by school and grade".
  11. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (August 15, 2008). "2007-2008 PSSA and AYP Results".
  12. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2007). "Report on PSSA Math and Reading results by school and grade".
  13. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2011). "Allegheny-Clarion Valley Junior Senior High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2011" (PDF).
  14. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2009). "Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District Academic Achievement Report Card 2009".
  15. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2011). "2010-2011 PSSA results in Science".
  16. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 14, 2010). "Science PSSA 2010".
  17. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (August 2008). "Science PSSA 2008".
  18. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (January 2009). "Pennsylvania College Remediation Report,".
  19. ^ National Center for Education Statistics - IPEDS 2008
  20. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2011). "Public School SAT Scores 2011".
  21. ^ College Board (September 2011). "SAT Scores State By State - Pennsylvania".
  22. ^ "While U.S. SAT scores dip across the board, N.J. test-takers hold steady". September 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "work-NJ.com" ignored (help)
  23. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (August 2010). "Pennsylvania Department of Education - Dual Enrollment Guidelines 2010-11".
  24. ^ "Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement". March 2010.
  25. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (August 2009). "Dual Enrollment Fall Grants 2009-10".
  26. ^ a b Pennsylvania Department of Education PSSA Math and Reading Results 2009
  27. ^ "Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District academic Achievement Report Card 2009" (PDF).
  28. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (August 2008). "PSSA Results Math and Reading School 2008".
  29. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (August 2008). "The 2008 PSSA Science State Level Proficiency Results by Grade and State Total (Full Academic Year)".
  30. ^ Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release, (November 10, 2005). "Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)

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