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'''Science in Motion''' Canton Junior Senior High School did not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brought college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate.<ref>The Pennsylvania Basic Education/Higher Education Science and Technology Partnership, Science in Motion annual report, 2012</ref> [[University of Pittsburgh]] at Bradford provided the science enrichment experiences to schools in the region.
'''Science in Motion''' Canton Junior Senior High School did not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brought college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate.<ref>The Pennsylvania Basic Education/Higher Education Science and Technology Partnership, Science in Motion annual report, 2012</ref> [[University of Pittsburgh]] at Bradford provided the science enrichment experiences to schools in the region.

==College remediation==
According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, '''33% of Canton 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.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania College Remediation Report, 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</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 mathematics or English.

==Graduation requirements==
The Canton Area School Board has determined that a student must earn 27 credits to graduate, including: English 4 credits, Math 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Science 4 credits, Health .25 credit, Physical Education 2 credits, Technology Business 2 credits, and Driver's Ed .25 credit. Participating in a PIAA school sport or cheerleading counts towards a Physical education credit in 11th grade and 12th grade. Additionally, students are required to complete 60 hours of community service or participate in a school sponsored club or sport.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/cms/lib/PA06000065/Centricity/Domain/31/strategic2.pdf |title=Canton Area School District Strategic Plan – Graduation Requirements |author=Canton Area School Board and Administration}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html |title=Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/Page/603 |title=Canton Area Graduation Project Packet |author=Canton Area School District Administration}}</ref> 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.<ref>Pennsylvania State Board of Education, Proposed changes to Chapter 4, May 10, 2012</ref>

By Pennsylvania 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 Keystone Exams.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://static.pdesas.org/Content/Documents/Keystone_Exam_Program_Overview.pdf |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Keystone Exam Overview |year=2010}}</ref> The exam is given at the end of the course. Keystone Exams replace the PSSAs for 11th grade.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4695967-74/board-students-education#axzz2fcd9tUjG |title=Pennsylvania changing high school graduation requirements |author=Megan Harris |publisher=Tribune Live |date=September 12, 2013}}</ref>

Students have several opportunities to pass the exam. Those who do not pass after several attempts can perform a project in order to graduate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx |title=Pennsylvania Keystone Exams Overview |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-2/56.html |title=Rules and Regulation Title 22 PA School Code CH. 4 |author=Pennsylvania State Board of Education |year=2010}}</ref> 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.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Education Finalizes Adoption of Pennsylvania Common Core State Academic Standards and High School Graduation Requirements, March 14, 2013</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/keystone_exams/20436 |title=Keystone Exams |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011}}</ref> 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.

==Dual enrollment==
The Canton Junior Senior High School offers the Pennsylvania [[dual enrollment]] program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. 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/24901214/Pennsylvania-Department-of-Education-Dual-Enrollment-Guidelines-2010-2011 |title=Pennsylvania Department of Education – Dual Enrollment Guidelines. |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education}}</ref> Canton Area School District has an agreement with Keystone College.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/Page/1334 |title=Dual Enrollment aProgram |author=Canton Area School District Administration}}</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> The Pennsylvania College Credit Transfer System reported in 2009, that students saved nearly $35.4 million by having their transferred credits count towards a degree under the new system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=7201&PageID=510952&mode=2&contentid=http://pubcontent.state.pa.us/publishedcontent/publish/cop_hhs/pde/single_web/newsroom_press_releases/news_releases/report__pa_college_credit_transfer_system_makes_higher_education_more_affordable__accessible.html |title=Report: PA College Credit Transfer System Makes Higher Education More Affordable, Accessible |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education. |date=April 29, 2010}}</ref> In 2010, the district received a $36,192 state grant to be used to assist students with tuition, fees and books. In 2015, the Canton Area School Board approved dual enrollment agreements with [[Lackawanna College]] and [[Keystone College]].<ref>Eric Hrin., Canton sets meal prices, Daily Review, June 13, 2015</ref>

==SAT scores==
In 2014, 53 Canton Area School District students took the [[SAT]] exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 450. The Math average score was 469. The Writing average score was 437.<ref>PDE, School Performance profile -Canton Area School District, November 6, 2014</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_assessment_system/20965/sat_and_act_scores/1339721 |title=SAT and ACT Scores |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/sat/PA_14_03_03_01.pdf |title=2014 College-Bound Seniors State Profile Report |author=College Board |year=2014}}</ref> In 2014, 1,672,395 students took the SATs in the United States.

In 2013, 41 Canton Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 457. The Math average score was 469. The Writing average score was 443. 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://research.collegeboard.org/programs/sat/data/cb-seniors-2013 |title=The 2013 SAT Report on College & Career Readiness |author=College Board |year=2013}}</ref>

In 2012, 51 Canton Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 444. The Math average score was 463. The Writing average score was 434. 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, 44 Canton Area students took the [[SAT]] exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 444. The Math average score was 445. The Writing average score was 414.<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 states 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 |date=September 2011}}</ref>

==AP Courses==
In 2013, Canton Junior Senior High School offered 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses at a higher cost than regular courses. 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 Canton Junior Senior High School, in 2013, fewer than 10 of the students who took an AP course earned a 3 or better on the exam.<ref>PDE, School Performance Profile - Academic Performance Data - Canton Junior Senior High School, December 2013</ref>

In 2015, Canton Junior Senior High School offered 4 AP courses. None of the students who took the courses achieved a 3 or better on the AP exam given at the ned of the course.<ref>PDE, School Performance Profile - Academic Performance Data - Canton Junior Senior High School, November 4, 2015</ref>

==Freshman Seminar==
Freshman students take four seminars rotating to a new one each marking period. Thinking skills and problem solving as well as, teamwork and career exploration are taught. The seminar courses include: Character Building, Achievement Skills, Goal Setting and Career Exploration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/Page/820 |title=CAHS Freshman Seminar |author=CAHS Administration}}</ref>

==Junior high school==
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/1995-1996/7446/iu16-pssa_95-96_results_by_school/507566 |title=IU16-PSSA 95-96 Results by School |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |accessdate=May 11, 2014}}</ref> Testing in science began in 2007. The goal is for 100% of students to be on grade level or better in reading and mathematics, by the Spring of 2014. The tests focus on the state's Academic Standards for reading, writing, mathematics and science.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/Views |title=Standards Aligned Systems |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2014}}</ref> The standards were published in 1998 and are mandated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_academic_standards/19721 |title=State Academic Standards |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2014}}</ref> In 2014, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania adopted the Pennsylvania Core Standards - Mathematics.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_academic_standards/19721 |title=State Academic Standards Mathematics |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2014}}</ref>

; 8th Grade Reading:
*2012 - 69% on grade level (15% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 79% of 8th graders on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/PSSA/2012/ |title=How is your school doing? |author=Pittsburgh Post Gazette |date=October 15, 2012}}</ref>
*2011 - 79%, 49% advanced (7% below basic). State - 81.8%
*2010 - 67%, 30% advanced (16% below basic) State – 81%<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, Canton Junior Senior High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2010, October 20, 2010</ref>
*2009 - 72%, 43% advanced (17% below basic), State – 80%
*2008 - 71%, 31% advanced (12% below basic), State – 78%
*2007 - 77%, 41% advanced (8% below basic), State – 75%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2006-2007_pssa_and_ayp_results/507511 |title=PSSA Math and Reading Results 2007 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |accessdate=March 6, 2011}}</ref>

; 8th Grade Math:
*2012 - 75% on grade level (16% below basic). State - 76% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC12S117081003000000988.PDF |title=Canton Junior Senior School Academic Achievement Report Card 2012 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 21, 2012}}</ref>
*2011 - 73%, 33% advanced (17% below basic). State - 76.9%
*2010 - 62%, 33% advanced (19% below basic) State – 75%
*2009 - 56%, 32% advanced (20% below basic), State – 71%
*2008 - 68%, 45% advanced (14% below basic), 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 |accessdate=March 6, 2011}}</ref>
*2007 - 56%, 24% advanced (16% below basic), State – 67%

; 8th Grade Science:
*2012 - 61% on grade level (21% below basic). State - 59%
*2011 - 57% (24% below basic). State – 58.3%
*2010 - 44%, (34% below basic), State – 57%.
*2009 - 44%, (26% below basic), State – 54% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=PSSA Science results 2008–09 |accessdate=March 19, 2011}}</ref>
*2008 - 47%, (26% below basic), 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 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Science Results by School and Grade 2008 |accessdate=February 2011}}</ref>

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; 7th Grade Reading:
* 2012 - 78%, 38% advanced, (7% below basic). State – 76%
* 2011 - 78%, 35% advanced, (5% below basic). State – 76%
* 2010 - 63%, 28% advanced, (13% below basic) State – 73%
* 2009 - 51%, 22% advanced (17% below basic), State – 71.7%
* 2008 - 60%, 21% advanced (18% below basic), State – 70%
* 2007 - 52%, 21% advanced (17% below basic), State – 66%
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; 7th Grade Math:
* 2012 - 85%, 62% advanced (7% below basic). State - 80%
* 2011 - 75%, 40% advanced (8% below basic). State - 78.6%
* 2010 - 73%, 51% advanced (20% below basic). State – 77%
* 2009 - 51%, 29% advanced (26% below basic). State – 75%
* 2008 - 56%, 28% advanced (19% below basic). State – 72%
* 2007 - 56%, 24% advanced (16% below basic). State – 67%
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;Dropout Early Warning System
In 2013, Canton Area School District did not implement the state's free dropout prevention Early Warning System and Interventions Catalog at the junior high school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-first-lady-and-acting-secretary-of-education-announce-35-schools-statewide-implementing-dropout-program-273604741.html |title=Pennsylvania First Lady and Acting Secretary of Education Announce 35 Schools Statewide Implementing Dropout Program |author=Office of First Lady |date=September 2, 2014}}</ref> The process identifies students at risk for dropping 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/early_warning_system/21791 |title=The Early Warning System |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 09:25, 3 December 2015

Canton Junior Senior High School
Address
Map
509 East Main Street

Canton
,
Bradford County, Lycoming County, Tioga County
,
Pennsylvania
17724-1698

United States
Information
TypePublic
School board9 locally elected members
SuperintendentMr. G. Mathew Gordon (5 year contract July 2012)[1] Salary $106,000 (2012), $106,000 (2013)[2]
AdministratorMark Jannone – Business Manager/Transportation Director
DirectorEric Briggs, Director of Special Education

Janelle VanNoy – Technology Coordinator
Dann Lepper – Buildings & Grounds Supervisor
Sue Thomas – Food Service Director
Joanne Laverty – School Psychologist/Guidance Counselor

Robert Rockwell – Athletic Director
PrincipalCraig Coleman, JHS
Faculty36 teachers 2013
Grades7-12
Age12 years to 21 years old special education
Number of pupils422 pupils (2015),[4]

446 pupils (2013)[5]
1,027 pupils (2009-10)[6]

618 pupils (2005)[7]
 • Grade 765 (2013), 81 (2010), 92 (2005)
 • Grade 886 (2013), 66 (2010), 105
 • Grade 965 (2013), 75 (2010), 126
 • Grade 1076 (2013), 72 (2010), 111
 • Grade 1165 (2013), 89 (2010), 95
 • Grade 1290 (2013), 63 (2010), 89 (2005)
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)Crimson and White
Fight song"Weekend Warriors"
MascotWarriors
NewspaperCrimson Echo
Tuitionfor nonresident and charter school students ES - $8,868.09, HS - $9,442.14 [3]
per pupil spending$12,741 2008
per pupil spending$13,415.28 2010
Websitehttp://www.canton.k12.pa.us/
Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts
Map of Tioga County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

Canton Junior Senior High School is a small rural public secondary school located at 509 E Main Street, Canton, Pennsylvania. In 2015, enrollment was reported as 422 pupils in 7th through 12th grades, with 41% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 19% of pupils received special education services, while 4.2% of pupils were identified as gifted.[8] The school employed 36 teachers.[9] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Canton Junior Senior High School is the sole junior or senior high school operated by Canton Area School District.

In 2013, Canton Junior Senior High School reported an enrollment of 446 pupils with 39% coming from low income households.[10] According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2010, the school reported an enrollment of 493 pupils in grades 7th through 12th, with 224 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch. The school employed 28 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.[11] According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of its teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under No Child Left Behind, with 8 teachers having emergency certification.[12]

Graduation rate

In 2015, Canton Junior Senior High School graduation rate was 97.65%.[13]

  • 2014 - 87%
  • 2013 - 85%.[14]
  • 2012 - 90%.[15]
  • 2011 - 88%.[16]
  • 2010 - 88%, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4-year cohort graduation rate.[17]
Former AYP graduation rate

Academics

2015 School Performance Profile

Canton Junior Senior High School achieved 81.8 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement.The PDE reported that 86% of the School’s students were on grade level in reading/literature. In Algebra 1, 68.9% of students showed on grade level skills at the end of the course. In Biology I, 72% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course.[22] Statewide, 53 percent of schools with an eleventh grade achieved an academic score of 70 or better. Five percent of the 2,033 schools with 11th grade were scored at 90 and above; 20 percent were scored between 80 and 89; 28 percent between 70 and 79; 25 percent between 60 and 69 and 22 percent below 60. The Keystone Exam results showed: 73 percent of students statewide scored at grade-level in English, 64 percent in Algebra I and 59 percent in biology.[23][24]

2014 School Performance Profile

Canton Junior Senior High School achieved 76.6 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 81% were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 76.5% showed on grade level skills. In Biology, 67.6% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course. In 8th grade, 72% of the pupils demonstrated on grade level writing skills.[25][26] 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%.[27]

2013 School Performance Profile

Canton Junior Senior High School achieved 75.9 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature -76% of students tested were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 75% showed on grade level skills. In Biology, 51% showed on grade level science understanding.[28] In 8th grade writing, 82% showed on grade level writing skills. 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, they now take the Keystone Exams at the end of the associated course.

AYP History

In 2012, Canton Junior Senior High School declined to Warning Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status due to low reading and mathematics achievement.[29]

  • 2010 and 2011 - achieved AYP status.[30]
  • 2009 - declined to Warning AYP status.[31]
  • 2006 to 2008 - achieved AYP status[32]
  • 2005 - declined to Warning status, due to lagging academic achievement.

2003 and 2004 - achieved AYP status

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.[33] 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.[34]

11th Grade Reading
  • 2012 - 63% on grade level, (22% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.[35]
  • 2011 - 58%, 25% advanced (20% below basic). State - 69.1%[36]
  • 2010 – 57%, 14% advanced (20% below basic). State - 66% [37]
  • 2009 – 63%, 28% advanced (18% below basic), State – 65% [38]
  • 2008 – 61%, 24% advanced (24% below basic), State – 65%[39]
  • 2007 – 56%, 24% advanced (18% below basic), State – 65% [40]
11th Grade Math
  • 2012 - 43% on grade level (30% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.[41]
  • 2011 - 49%, 28% advanced (23% below basic). State - 60.3%[42]
  • 2010 – 33%, 10% advanced (47% below basic). State – 59%[43]
  • 2009 – 37%, 11% advanced (29% below basic). State – 56%
  • 2008 – 34%, 8% advanced (39% below basic). State – 56% [44]
  • 2007 – 42%, 14% advanced (29% below basic). State – 53%
11th Grade Science
  • 2012 - 22% on grade level (20% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.[45]
  • 2011 - 35% on grade level (17% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.[46]
  • 2010 – 23%, (16% below basic). State – 39%
  • 2009 – 31%, (18% below basic). State – 40% [47]
  • 2008 – 36%, (18% below basic). State – 39% [48]

Science in Motion Canton Junior Senior High School did not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brought college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate.[49] University of Pittsburgh at Bradford provided the science enrichment experiences to schools in the region.

College remediation

According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 33% of Canton 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.[50] 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.[51] 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 mathematics or English.

Graduation requirements

The Canton Area School Board has determined that a student must earn 27 credits to graduate, including: English 4 credits, Math 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Science 4 credits, Health .25 credit, Physical Education 2 credits, Technology Business 2 credits, and Driver's Ed .25 credit. Participating in a PIAA school sport or cheerleading counts towards a Physical education credit in 11th grade and 12th grade. Additionally, students are required to complete 60 hours of community service or participate in a school sponsored club or sport.[52]

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.[53][54] 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.[55]

By Pennsylvania 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 Keystone Exams.[56] The exam is given at the end of the course. Keystone Exams replace the PSSAs for 11th grade.[57]

Students have several opportunities to pass the exam. Those who do not pass after several attempts can perform a project in order to graduate.[58][59] 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.[60] 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.[61] 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.

Dual enrollment

The Canton Junior Senior High School offers the Pennsylvania dual enrollment program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. 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.[62] Canton Area School District has an agreement with Keystone College.[63] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[64] The Pennsylvania College Credit Transfer System reported in 2009, that students saved nearly $35.4 million by having their transferred credits count towards a degree under the new system.[65] In 2010, the district received a $36,192 state grant to be used to assist students with tuition, fees and books. In 2015, the Canton Area School Board approved dual enrollment agreements with Lackawanna College and Keystone College.[66]

SAT scores

In 2014, 53 Canton Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 450. The Math average score was 469. The Writing average score was 437.[67][68] 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.[69] In 2014, 1,672,395 students took the SATs in the United States.

In 2013, 41 Canton Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 457. The Math average score was 469. The Writing average score was 443. 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.[70]

In 2012, 51 Canton Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 444. The Math average score was 463. The Writing average score was 434. 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, 44 Canton Area students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 444. The Math average score was 445. The Writing average score was 414.[71] Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.[72] 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.[73]

AP Courses

In 2013, Canton Junior Senior High School offered 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses at a higher cost than regular courses. 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 Canton Junior Senior High School, in 2013, fewer than 10 of the students who took an AP course earned a 3 or better on the exam.[74]

In 2015, Canton Junior Senior High School offered 4 AP courses. None of the students who took the courses achieved a 3 or better on the AP exam given at the ned of the course.[75]

Freshman Seminar

Freshman students take four seminars rotating to a new one each marking period. Thinking skills and problem solving as well as, teamwork and career exploration are taught. The seminar courses include: Character Building, Achievement Skills, Goal Setting and Career Exploration.[76]

Junior high school

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.[77] Testing in science began in 2007. The goal is for 100% of students to be on grade level or better in reading and mathematics, by the Spring of 2014. The tests focus on the state's Academic Standards for reading, writing, mathematics and science.[78] The standards were published in 1998 and are mandated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.[79] In 2014, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania adopted the Pennsylvania Core Standards - Mathematics.[80]

8th Grade Reading
  • 2012 - 69% on grade level (15% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 79% of 8th graders on grade level.[81]
  • 2011 - 79%, 49% advanced (7% below basic). State - 81.8%
  • 2010 - 67%, 30% advanced (16% below basic) State – 81%[82]
  • 2009 - 72%, 43% advanced (17% below basic), State – 80%
  • 2008 - 71%, 31% advanced (12% below basic), State – 78%
  • 2007 - 77%, 41% advanced (8% below basic), State – 75%[83]
8th Grade Math
  • 2012 - 75% on grade level (16% below basic). State - 76% [84]
  • 2011 - 73%, 33% advanced (17% below basic). State - 76.9%
  • 2010 - 62%, 33% advanced (19% below basic) State – 75%
  • 2009 - 56%, 32% advanced (20% below basic), State – 71%
  • 2008 - 68%, 45% advanced (14% below basic), State – 70% [85]
  • 2007 - 56%, 24% advanced (16% below basic), State – 67%
8th Grade Science
  • 2012 - 61% on grade level (21% below basic). State - 59%
  • 2011 - 57% (24% below basic). State – 58.3%
  • 2010 - 44%, (34% below basic), State – 57%.
  • 2009 - 44%, (26% below basic), State – 54% [86]
  • 2008 - 47%, (26% below basic), State – 52% [87]
Dropout Early Warning System

In 2013, Canton Area School District did not implement the state's free dropout prevention Early Warning System and Interventions Catalog at the junior high school.[88] The process identifies students at risk for dropping 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.[89]

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