SMA Area Chambersburg (CASHS) is a public high school located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The school serves classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. Students come from Chambersburg and towns around Hamilton, Greene, Lurgan, Letterkenny, and Guilford. CASHS is accredited by the Association of Colleges and Schools of Central America.
In the 2005-06 school year, schools had enrollment of 1,858 students and 105.5 FTE grade teachers, for a student-teacher ratio of 17.6. There are four administrators, five guidance counselors, three paraprofessionals, eight secretaries and seven helpers working in the school. CASHS has occupied its current facility since 1955. In 1962, 26 rooms were added to the secondary school building.
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Passing rate
In 2012, the graduation rate at Chambersburg Regional High School is 80%. In 2011, the passing rate was 85%. In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new 4-year cohort graduation rate. The Chambersburg Area School District rate is 87% for 2010.
- Former graduation rate
- 2010 - 87%
- 2009 - 90%
- 2008 - 90%
- 2007 - 90%
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Academic achievement
In 2012, Chambersburg Regional High School declined further into 2nd Year of Repair Action due to its persistent failure to improve student achievement in mathematics and reading. The school reaches only 7 out of 18 measurable academic metrics. In 2011, the Chambersburg Regional High School refused to 2nd Year Corrective Action II due to ongoing failures to improve student achievement in mathematics. Science achievement is also very low. Under the federal government's No Left Behind Act, school administration is required to notify parents of poor school outcomes and offer parents the opportunity to move to successful schools within the District. In addition, the Chambersburg County High School administration was requested by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, to develop a School Enhancement Plan to address low school student achievement. Under the Pennsylvania Accountability System, Schools must pay additional tutoring for struggling students. The Chambersburg Area High School is eligible for additional special grants under the School Enhancement Grants that schools must apply each year.
- 2010 - 2nd Year of Repair Action due to very low student achievement.
- 2009 - 2nd Year II Improvement Action due to unresolved low student achievement.
- 2008 - 2nd Year II Improvement Actions due to very low student achievement.
- 2007 - Action Repair II
- 2006 - Secondary Level Upgrades
- 2005 - Level of School Enhancement I
- PSSA Results:
- Class 11 reading:
- 2012 - 64% at class level, (19% below base). Country - 67% of 11th graders are at the grade level.
- 2011 - 69% (17% below base). Country - 69.1%
- 2010 - 64% (20% below base). State - 67%
- 2009 - 63%, Country - 65%
- 2008 - 64%, Country - 65%
- 2007 - 61%, Country - 65%
- Mathematics Grade 11:
- 2012 - 53% at class level (28% below ground). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are at the grade level.
- 2011 - 60%, (20% below base). State - 60.3%
- 2010 - 61% (24% below base). State - 59%
- 2009 - 57%, Country - 56%
- 2008 - 59%, Country - 56%
- 2007 - 60%, Country - 53%
- Science Class 11:
- 2012 - 34% at class level (17% below base). Country - 42% of 11th graders are at the grade level.
- 2011 - 37% (18% below base). State - 40%.
- 2010 - 34% (24% below base). State - 39%
- 2009 - 35%, Country - 40%
- 2008 - 32%, Country - 39%
Science in Motion
Chambersburg Regional High School and both District high schools take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion that brings college professors and advanced science equipment to schools to raise awareness of science and to provide an investigative experience for students. The Science in Motion program is funded by state appropriations and school fees are not available to participate. Gettysburg College gives her experience to the schools.
College remediation
According to a Pennsylvania Education Department study released in January 2009, 16% of the Chambersburg University Area High School graduates require remediation in mathematics and or reading before they are ready to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System from a college or college. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania's high school graduates, enrolled in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree in six years. Among high school graduates of Pennsylvania pursuing an associate degree, only one out of three graduates in three years. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, one of three recent high school graduates studying at public universities and public universities in Pennsylvania needs at least one remedial course in mathematics, reading or English.
Double signup
Secondary schools offer multiple enrollment programs. This country program enables high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled in their secondary school, including graduation ceremonies. Courses are calculated for high school graduation requirements and to earn a bachelor's degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs in their high school. College loans are offered at very cheap prices. The state offers small grants to assist students in fees for tuition, fees and books. & Gt; Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities receive this credit for students who move to their institution. The Pennsylvania College Credit Transfer System reported in 2009, that the students saved nearly $ 35.4 million with the amount of credits that they transferred counted to levels under the new system.
For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $ 12,909 for the program.
SAT Score
In 2012, 362 Chambersburg Area High School area students take the SAT exam. The Verbal District Average Score is 490. The average Mathematics score is 489. The average rating of Writing is 476. The statewide Verbal SAT test results are: Verbal 491, Mathematics 501, Writing 480. In the US, 1.65 million students take the test achieving the score: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board, the maximum score on each section is 800, and 360 students across the country get a perfect 2,400 score. 485 In 2011, 301 Chambersburg Area High School students took the SAT exam. The Verbal District Average Score is. The average score of Mathematics is 490. The average score of Writing is 463. Pennsylvania ranks 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Maths - 501, Writing - 479. In the United States, 1.65 million students take the test in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbally, 514 maths and 489 in writing.
Passing requirements
The Chambersburg Area School Board has determined that to graduate a student must earn 23.5 credits, including: 4 Units of English Credit; 4 Units of Mathematics Credit (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, fourth math); 3.5 Credit Units Social Sciences (Beginning Hist., World Hist., Am. Hist., And Citizenship); 3 Unit Credit of Science (Biology plus 2 other sciences); 2 Credit Units Fitness and Fitness; 6.5 Credit Units Choice of Choice; 0.25 Credit Unit Speech.
By law, all Pennsylvania high school students must complete the project as part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its accuracy, and its expectations are determined by each school district. SMA Area Chambersburg requires completion of the Junior Project to meet these requirements. The Junior project is completed along with their junior English classes.
With the Pennsylvania School Board rules, starting with the 2017 class, public school students must demonstrate successful completion of middle-level course work in Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature by passing the Keystone Exam. The exam is given at the end of the course. The Keystone exam replaces the PSSA for grade 11. Students have several opportunities to pass the exam, with those who can not do the project to graduate. For the 2019 class, Composition exam will be added. For the 2020 class, passing citizenship and governmental examinations will be added to the graduation requirements. In 2011, the field of Pennsylvania high school students tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide outcomes are: Algebra 1 38% at grade level, 35% Biology on grade level and English Lit - 49% at the grade level. Reports of individual students, schools or districts are not published, although reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students who are identified as having special needs and qualifications for the Individual Education Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting their IEP requirements.
Other high school options
Students in Chambersburg Area School District have several options beyond traditional secondary school programs.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School offers grades 9 through 12 programs with technological emphasis, career exploration and acceleration to graduate early. Students apply to attend.
Franklin County Career and Technical Center - program pelatihan votech.
Franklin Virtual Academy - 9 to 12. A joint venture of Chambersburg Area School District, Fannett-Metal School District, Greencastle-Antrim School District, Southern Huntingdon County School District and Waynesboro County School District. A solid, self-contained mixture of rich online classes and rich multi-media. FVA students have the option of filling out their schedules with online classes or creating a blend of online classes and at school in their high school. Students graduate with a diploma from their respective high school.
Awards and acknowledgments
Principal Dr. Barry Purvis was recognized as the High School Principal of 2006 of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Primary and Secondary Schools.
Extracurricular Activities and Color Day
Chambersburg Area High School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and extensive and expensive sports programs. In addition to a variety of sports, the school also maintains a band, an orchestra, a happy club, student newspapers, a national honor society, a national honor community, language clubs, math clubs, ping pong club, ski clubs, economy clubs, , drama clubs, camera clubs, religious fellowships, student governments, small business clubs, and a host of other organizations.
Chambersburg Regional High School is also famous for its Day of Color tradition. Every year since the early 1920s, classes are suspended for a series of games and competitions between new, second-class, junior, and senior students. The term "Color Day" comes from colors given to different classes: gold and blue are used by future graduates of the odd-numbered year (example 2013) and red and white for even years (example 2014).
Athletics
The 7,000-seat Trojan stadium was overhauled in 2006 as part of a $ 6.5 million renovation project that includes additional home seating and a renovated visitor bench, along with a new press box. Other improvements to this facility include artificial grass, running tracks, concession stands, toilets, ticket booths and parking lots. The Trojans named Henninger Field as their home for football from 1898 to 1956, for soccer from 1968-2003 and 2005, and for baseball from the early 1900s to 2006.
Dana District:
On June 18, 2004, the Chambersburg Area's middle-class boys' baseball team won the AAA Class Interscholastic Pennsylvania (PIAA) Championship Championship, defeating Peters Township High School at the age of 12-5, in a match played at RiverSide Stadium in Harrisburg. Coming on the heels of this country's title, the baseball team was ranked 7th in the Eastern United States by USA Today in their final 2004 ranking.
Girls' Gymnastics Team is recognized as the 2005 team country champion in the State Silver Division.
Members of the track and field team of Lorraine Hill had second year junior high school girls in the country in 2006 with 157 feet, four inches. Hill won the athletics championship of the 2006 AAAA Athletics Championship athletics, won second place at Penn Relays and finished third in the Nike Team Nationals Outdoor competition in the javelin that year. Hill was named the All-American main team by American Track & amp; Field Magazine for his achievements in 2006.
References
External links
- High School Chambersburg High School Area
- National Center for Education Statistics for Middle School Area Middle East Area
- High School Area Chambersburg Area on Sekolah Agung's website
- Alumni Site for CASHS Classes 1968
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