APUSH
Palmyra Area High School
Course Catalog 2014- 2015
1125 Park Drive
Palmyra, PA 17078
717-838-1331
717-838-7915 (fax) www.pasd.us INTRODUCTION
Greetings and welcome to Palmyra Area High School! This Student Course Planning Guide has been published to assist students and parents in selecting an educational program that best fits each student’s unique educational skills, talents and interests. Please take some time to review the contents so you can plan for a successful and meaningful high school experience. When making course selections, students should think about how their choices blend with their interests and abilities and lead to preparing oneself for life after high school. If you have any questions about any information printed in this catalog, please call the Palmyra Area High School Guidance Office at 838-1331.
VISION
1. Students meet all state requirements on Keystone Exams.
2. Teachers utilize 21st century strategies to meet individual student needs.
3. Time is embedded for teacher collaboration and professional development.
4. There is a strong sense of community/ school pride.
CORE VALUES
All staff must fulfill their professional responsibilities so that....
1. Students can achieve academic success in a safe environment with a rigorous curriculum.
2. All stakeholders are involved in preparing students for the real world.
3. Teacher collaboration is a priority
4. All decisions are data-based and driven by what is best for students.
Please note:
Eleventh grade students who are not proficient on the Keystone Exams (in Literature, Biology, and Algebra) will be required, without exception, to be scheduled into a remediation class for their specific area of need.
High School Administration
Dr. Benjamin K. Ruby – Principal
Mr. Paul J. Steigerwald – Assistant Principal
Mr. Daryl Reisinger – Assistant Principal
High School Counselors
Students assigned by first letter
Course Catalog 2014- 2015
1125 Park Drive
Palmyra, PA 17078
717-838-1331
717-838-7915 (fax) www.pasd.us INTRODUCTION
Greetings and welcome to Palmyra Area High School! This Student Course Planning Guide has been published to assist students and parents in selecting an educational program that best fits each student’s unique educational skills, talents and interests. Please take some time to review the contents so you can plan for a successful and meaningful high school experience. When making course selections, students should think about how their choices blend with their interests and abilities and lead to preparing oneself for life after high school. If you have any questions about any information printed in this catalog, please call the Palmyra Area High School Guidance Office at 838-1331.
VISION
1. Students meet all state requirements on Keystone Exams.
2. Teachers utilize 21st century strategies to meet individual student needs.
3. Time is embedded for teacher collaboration and professional development.
4. There is a strong sense of community/ school pride.
CORE VALUES
All staff must fulfill their professional responsibilities so that....
1. Students can achieve academic success in a safe environment with a rigorous curriculum.
2. All stakeholders are involved in preparing students for the real world.
3. Teacher collaboration is a priority
4. All decisions are data-based and driven by what is best for students.
Please note:
Eleventh grade students who are not proficient on the Keystone Exams (in Literature, Biology, and Algebra) will be required, without exception, to be scheduled into a remediation class for their specific area of need.
High School Administration
Dr. Benjamin K. Ruby – Principal
Mr. Paul J. Steigerwald – Assistant Principal
Mr. Daryl Reisinger – Assistant Principal
High School Counselors
Students assigned by first letter