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=__General Infomation__=

Strategic Plan
toc [|SAS] - Standards Aligned System is a comprehensive approach to support student achievement in Pennsylvania. There are six areas that contribute
 * Clear Standards
 * Fair Assessments
 * Curriculum Framework
 * Instruction
 * Materials & Resources
 * Interventions

[|Keystone Exams]
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess prficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Literature, English Composition, Biology, Chemistry, US History, World History, and Civics/Government. For the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level coursework in Algebra I, Biology, Literature and English Composition, in which the Keystone Exam serves as the final course exam. Students' Keystone exam scores shall count for at least one-third of the final course grade.

The Keystone Exams are one componet of PDE's new system of high school graduation requirements that guide the district toward meeting state standards. In order to recieve a diploma, students must meet local district credit and attendance requirements and complete a culiminating project, along with additional district requirements. http://static.pdesas.org/Content/Documents/Keystone_Exam_Program_Overview.pdf

Schoolwide Positive Behavior (SPARC)
__Mission Statement__ - the purpose of Aliquippa School District's School Wide Positive Behavior Plan is to establish clear guidelines for academic and social behavior and use discipline in a positive, supportive, logical and consistent manner to effectively teach students to show: A Sense of Purpose, Accountability, Respect, and commitment in order to prepare our students to be productive citizens of society.

Assessments

 * PSSA
 * [|Pennsylvania System of School Assessment]
 * [|PSSA Performance Level Descriptors]
 * [|PSSA Performance Descriptors & Cut Scores]
 * [|PSSA Resource Materials]
 * [|PSSA Individual Student Report Guide]
 * [|PSSA Anchors & Eligible Content]
 * [|PSSA Testing Accommodations & Security]P
 * [|2009-2010 PSSA and AYP Results]
 * 4Sight
 * [|MemberCenter]
 * DIBELS
 * [|DIBELs Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills]
 * [|MClass login]
 * GMADE - Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation
 * [|Pearson Assessment & Information]
 * Terra Nova
 * PSAT
 * SAT