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North Allegheny School District Dr. Robert J. Scherrer Superintendent of Schools Superintendent’s Newcomers’ Coffee September 7, 2016 Preparing all students for success in a changing world

NA serves four municipalities:  ▪ Bradford Woods Borough ▪ Franklin Park Borough ▪ Marshall Township ▪ Town of McCandless NASD population 50,000+;  approximately 8,300 students Largest suburban school district  in Allegheny County

Tara Z. Fisher Kevin Mahler Libby Blackburn Christopher D. Disque Suzanne Filiaggi President Vice President Christopher Finley Richard McClure Michael C. Meyer Scott E. Russell

David J. Christopher. Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D. Guinevere E. Maximo James M. Bradley Ed.D. Laura Jo Welter, Ed.D Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum Supervisor of Special Education Supervisor of Elementary Education Director of Human Resources Education Assessment and Professional and Pupil Services Development Michael Hopkins Roger Botti Rob Gaertner, P.E. Katherine Curran, Ph.D. Bill Phillips Director of Finance Director of Transportation Director of Facilities Coordinator of Academic Technology Senior IT Manager and Operations and Instructional Services

 Academics  Arts  Athletics  Activities Preparing all students for success in a changing world

Niche NASD Ranked #7 in the Nation  NA Teachers Ranked #7 in the Nation  NA Sports Programs Ranked #6 in the Nation  Pittsburgh Business Times 2016 NASD Ranked #4 of 103 Districts in Western PA  NASD Ranked #9 of 493 Districts in PA  NASH Ranked #1 of 121 High Schools in Western PA  NAMM Foundation The District was recognized for the ninth year in a row by the  NAMM Foundation on their 2016 list of ‘Best Communities for Music Education ’ Distinguished Achievement Awards The North Allegheny Board of School Directors awarded 750  Distinguished Achievement Awards in the 2015-2016 school year.

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 Northland Library   St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

David Christopher Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education 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 – J. Vernocy, 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. Hudson, 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

David Christopher Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education NASD Middle Schools: Carson Middle School – K. Jenkins, Principal E. Crimone, Assistant Principal Ingomar Middle School – H. Stark , Principal J. Morey, Assistant Principal Marshall Middle School – D. Swoger, Principal T. Michalowski, Assistant Principal

 We will provide students with opportunities to collaborate and to be part of a team of learners  We will foster responsible decision-making, social development, and a positive self- image  We will provide students with high quality resources that can be accessed at any time  We will ensure that students are engaged in authentic learning through outstanding classroom instruction and activities

David Christopher Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education North Allegheny Intermediate High School NAI (grades 9 and 10) – B. Hyland, D.Ed., Principal C. Ewing, Assistant Principal J. Harding, Ph.D., Assistant Principal North Allegheny Senior High School NASH (grades 11 and 12) – J. Kreider, Principal M. Buchak, Assistant Principal W. McGahee, Assistant Principal

 676 Students in the Senior Class  147 Students in the National Honor Society  187 Students Graduating with 4.0 or Higher  278 Students Graduating with High Honor (3.8+)  103 Students Graduating with Honor (3.5 - 3.79)  91.57% of Students Planned to Attend 2- or 4-Year Colleges  National Merit Competition Recognition”  21 National Merit Finalists  21 Nation Merit Semifinalists  32 Received Letters of Commendation

 A wide range of vocal and instrumental music programs  Orchestra begins in third grade  Band begins in fourth grade  Chorus begins in fourth grade  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 2015-2016 Varsity Sports Summary: Section Titles 17 WPIAL Titles 8 PIAA Titles 2

 34 Administrators  633 Professional Employees  186 Paraprofessionals  38 Confidentials  75 Custodial/Maintenance Staff  76 Transportation Staff

Our Professional Staff care and inspire ~  Average teaching experience: 15.5 years  68% hold a Masters Degree or a Doctorate Degree  100% of our teachers are Highly Qualified  Many are active in leadership on a state and/or national level in their professional organizations  Over 400 supplemental positions provide enhancement to the educational program: music, drama, athletics, technology, student council, etc.

 Guides the development and implementation of curriculum that is current, rigorous, addresses state academic standards, and emphasizes research and best practices  Strives to offer relevant professional development to all staff  Seeks educational technology that engages critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity

We support all forms of student achievement:  Problem solving and personalized goal setting  PA Core Standards, Pennsylvania Academic, and National Standards  PSSA (English Language Arts and Math in grades 3-8, Science in grade 4 and 8)  Keystone Exams (Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature)  Advanced Placement Courses  Preparation for ACT and SAT  Iowa Test of Basic Skills  Report of Student Achievement http://www.northallegheny.org/cms/lib9/PA01001119/Cen tricity/domain/2185/2015/12-2-16/12-2-15_p_rsa.pdf

Implementation of a new Mathematics Curriculum in 2016-2017. GO Math! (K-5) Big Ideas (6-8) Interim Curriculum Reviews Music  Science  Full Curriculum Reviews Business, Computers, and Information Technology  School Counseling  Social Studies 

Reaching for Our Best…  School Counseling Services  Health Services Support  Special Education/Gifted Education  English as a Second Language Program  Student Assistance Program (SAP)  Psychological Services Support  Homebound Instruction/Instruction-In-The-Home  Home Education Program

 Student Assistance Program (SAP)  Kaplan SAT, ACT, or PSAT Preparation Courses  After School Achievement Program (ASAP: Middle School Homework Club)  Community Connections ( Parent Drug & Alcohol Forum )

Kathy Curran, Coordinator of Academic Technology and Instructional Services FOCUS 2020 Create an equitable technology environment for all  students and teachers Adopt a one-to-one (1:1) computing environment in  Grades 1-12, supplemented with specialty computer labs and shared mobile devices as necessary ▪ Year 1 (2015-2016): Grades 6 (iPad), 9, and 10 (laptops) ▪ Year 2 (2016-2017): Grades 7 (iPad), 11, and 12 (laptops) ▪ Year 3 (2017-2018): Grades 4, 5, and 8 (iPads) ▪ Year 4 (2018-2019): Grades 1, 2, and 3 (iPads) Expand staffing to support success 

 Building computer labs and carts  Multimedia Interactive Projectors & Boards  Broad array of instructional software tools  Blackboard Learning Management System  Online Textbooks  Teacher Laptop and iPads  STEAM Library