North Allegheny School District Dr. Robert J. Scherrer Substitute Superintendent of Superintendent’s Newcomers’ Coffee Schools September 3, 2015
NA serves four municipalities: ▪ Bradford Woods Borough ▪ Franklin Park Borough ▪ Marshall Township ▪ Town of McCandless NASD population 50,000+; approximately 8,200 students Largest suburban school district in Allegheny County
Tara Z. Fisher Christopher M. Jacobs Libby Blackburn Joseph Greenberg, Ph.D. Maureen M. Grosheider President Vice President The North Allegheny School Board of Directors is seeking a candidate to fill this vacancy. Kevin Mahler Michael C. Meyer Scott E. Russell
Robert J. Scherrer, Ed.D. Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D. Guinevere E. Maximo James M. Bradley Ed.D. Laura Jo Welter, Ed.D Substitute Superintendent of Schools Asst. Superintendent of Supervisor of Special Education Supervisor of Elementary Education Director of Human Resources Academic Advancement and Pupil Services Michael Hopkins Roger Botti Rob Gaertner, P.E. Bill Phillips Katherine Curran, Ph.D. Director of Finance Director of Transportation Director of Facilities Senior IT Manager Coordinator of Academic Technology and Operations and Instructional Services
Academics Arts Athletics Activities Preparing all students for success in a changing world
Pittsburgh Business Times 2015 : NASD Ranked #5 of 103 Districts in Western PA NASD Ranked #10 of 493 Districts in PA NASH Ranked #1 of 121 High Schools in Western PA CMS (8 th Grade) Ranked #8 of 145 in Western PA IMS (8 th Grade) Ranked #4 of 145 in Western PA MMS (8 th Grade) Ranked #5 of 145 in Western PA NAMM Foundation The District was recognized for the eighth year in a row by the NAMM Foundation on their 2015 list of ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ U.S. News & World Report , Newsweek, Washington Post NASH recognized as one of the top high schools in America Niche: NASD Ranked #9 in the Nation NA Teachers Ranked #5 in the Nation NA Sports Programs Ranked #4 in the Nation
Distinguished Achievement Awards The North Allegheny Board of School Directors awarded 664 Distinguished Achievement Awards in the 2014-2015 school year to students and staff that demonstrated exceptional talent and success on the State and National Level through various competitions, conferences, and award programs.
Programs Charitable Support The North Allegheny NA students and staff raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year by Foundation participating in various fundraisers The Baierl Center and/or service projects for the benefit of Community Swim Program many charitable organizations. Some Summer Academy of those organizations are: Caring Team for the Caring Place The Gold Card for Senior Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Citizens Leukemia and Lymphoma Society The Senior Citizen Prom North Hills Community Outreach Summer Recreation Program American Cancer Society American Heart Association NA Athletic Hall of Fame Multiple Sclerosis Society St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
7 Elementary Schools (Grades K-5) 3 Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) 2 High Schools (Grades 9-12)
James M. Bradley, Ed.D. Supervisor of Elementary Education NASD Elementary Schools: Bradford Woods – D. Somerhalder, Principal Franklin Elementary – J. Anderchak, Principal Hosack Elementary – A. Mathieson, Principal Ingomar Elementary – K. Silbaugh, Principal Marshall Elementary – M. Thornton, Principal R. Fields, Asst. Principal McKnight Elementary – C. Shute, Principal C. Hannagan, Asst. Principal Peebles Elementary – S. Bjalobok, Principal
English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Visual Arts Music Physical Education Library/Computer
Information Website Electronic Thursday E-Blast Electronic Newsletter SchoolMessenger Emergency Notification System Participation PFA/PTA/PTO Volunteer Program Activities Fundraisers
NASD Middle Schools: Carson Middle School – K. Jenkins, Principal D. O’Rourke, Assistant Principal Ingomar Middle School – H. Stark , Principal J. Morey, Assistant Principal Marshall Middle School – D. Swoger, Principal T. Michalowski, Assistant Principal
This program is designed to help students make a successful transition from childhood to adolescence. The structure and curriculum help students explore changes in themselves and in the world. Built on a foundation of the necessary knowledge and skills for immediate and future success. Prepares students for success at the high school level.
North Allegheny Intermediate High School NAI (grades 9 and 10) – B. Hyland, D.Ed., Principal M. Delp, Assistant Principal J. Harding, Ph.D., Assistant Principal North Allegheny Senior High School NASH (grades 11 and 12) – J. Kreider, Principal B. Young, Assistant Principal M. Buchak, Assistant Principal
699 Students in the Senior Class 180 Seniors in the National Honor Society 187 Students Graduated with 4.0 & above 268 Students Graduated with High Honor (3.8+) 128 Students Graduated with Honor (3.5 – 3.79) 90% of Students Planned to Attend 2- or 4-Year Colleges National Merit Competition Recognition: 28 National Merit Finalists 28 National Merit Semi-finalists 34 Received Letters of Commendation
A wide range of vocal and instrumental music programs From basic to AP levels Dramatic and musical theater programs Visual art, multi-media, jewelry, pottery, photography, drawing and painting, sculpture, and metalsmithing
Interscholastic Athletic Programs: Boys Girls Varsity Sports 19 20 Junior Varsity Sports 12 11 Freshman and Middle School 25 28 2014-2015 Varsity Sports Summary: Section Titles 18 WPIAL Titles 6 PIAA Titles 2
35 Administrators 628 Professional Employees 212 Paraprofessionals 38 Confidentials 75 Custodial/Maintenance Staff 76 Transportation Staff
Our Professional Staff care and inspire ~ Average teaching experience: 14 years 67% have a Masters Degree or a Doctorate Degree 100% of our teachers are considered Highly Qualified by the State Many are active in leadership on a state and/or national level in their professional organizations Many are published and present at seminars and conferences All participate in our Professional Development program
Major emphasis on curriculum and student achievement in Comprehensive Planning Curriculum that is consistent, continually updated and improved, coordinated with state and federal mandates, and research- based District-level leadership that strives for quality professional development for all staff Educational technology that engages critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity
Program of Studies Exploratory Options Honors, AP, STEM, etc. PA Core Standards Pennsylvania Academic and National Standards Keystone Exams (Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature) PSSA Accountability (grades 3-8) Interim Curriculum Review Full Curriculum Reviews
2015-2016 Interim Curriculum Review Family and Consumer Sciences Visual Arts Full Curriculum Reviews Mathematics School Counseling Business, Computers, and Information Technology Interim Curriculum Review Health Services
Reaching for Our Best… School Counseling Services Health Services Support Special Education/Gifted Education English as a Second Language Program Student Assistance Program Psychological Services Support Homebound Instruction Home-schooling
Testing Evaluating Documenting Analyzing Monitoring Reporting Assisting as needed
SAT - 90% of all seniors took the SAT with the combined Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing mean score of 1700. ACT - 357 students took the assessment with a new high score, increasing from the 25.7 reported for each of the last three years. North Allegheny students outperformed students across the State by 3.2 points and the Nation by 4.9 points. AP Exams - 1,422 AP exams were administered to North Allegheny students. The mean AP score was 4.18 on a 5- point scale. There were a total of 311 AP Scholars. The annual Report of Student Achievement will be updated and presented at the December 2, 2015 School Board Meeting.
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