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North Allegheny Senior High School 10375 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090 724-934-7200
North Allegheny is an attractive, professional community twelve miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The District serves the municipalities of Bradford Woods Borough, Franklin Park Borough, Marshall Township and the Town of McCandless, encompassing 48 square miles. North Allegheny is one of the largest suburban school districts in western Pennsylvania, with a K-12 enrollment of over 8,000 students.
Most of the District is suburban-residential with some light industry. Over 1,000 people are employed by the District, making it one of the largest employers in the immediate area. A solid and growing tax base helps maintain economic stability. New housing developments and transferees moving into the area contribute to a steady enrollment.
Facilities include:
• 3 middle schools (grades 6-8)
The senior high school opened in 1974. Designed with student needs in mind, the facility provides a modern learning environment for both classroom and extra-curricular activities. Access to a computerized state and local reference network is available to students.
POPULATION Community ................................................... 44,000+ Student K-12 .................................................... 8,000+ Grade 12 (Class of 2009) ................................... 697 2009 - 2010 Operating Budget .......... $114,923,714
Middle States Association of Colleges and
2 - 9 week periods per semester: 2 semesters
Grades K-12 .......................................................... 622 Master’s Degree ..................................................... 66% Doctor’s Degree ....................................................... 3%
ACT/CEEB No.: 393745
CURRICULUM North Allegheny is a comprehensive high school offering over 200 courses designed to meet the needs, abilities, interests and goals of a diverse student population.
Different ability levels are accounted for through phasing of five subject areas. English, science, social studies, mathematics and world language are phased according to difficulty and complexity of skills and content. Phasing ranges from less difficult Phase I courses to Phase IV courses requiring more complex skills. High achievers challenge themselves through Honors and Advanced Placement courses in grades 9-12.
Advanced Placement Courses: A.P. English-Language & Composition A.P. English-Literature & Composition A.P. American History A.P. European History A.P. Calculus AB, A.P. Calculus BC A.P. Chemistry A.P. Biology A.P. Computer Science A.P. Physics B & C A.P. Music A.P. Statistics
A.P. German A.P. Studio Art
Honors Courses: Hon. English 9-10-11-12 Hon. Argument Hon. Art Hon. Chamber Choir Hon. Algebra 1 & 2, Hon. Geometry Hon. Pre-Calculus, Hon. Calculus Hon. Biology 9 Hon. Chemistry, Hon. Organic Chemistry Hon. Meteorology Hon. Physics Hon. Anatomy & Physiology Hon. Earth Science and Astronomy Hon. Environmental Science Hon. German 2, Hon. German 3, Hon. Senior German Hon. French 2, Hon. French 3, Hon. Senior French Hon. Spanish 2, Hon. Spanish 3, Hon. Senior Spanish Hon. Latin 2, Hon. Latin 3, Hon. Senior Latin Hon. Advanced Accounting 1 & 2 Hon. American Foreign Affairs Hon. European History Hon. World Affairs
Hon. History of Europe & Russia: 1945-present Hon. American Government Hon. International Business
Career Education: A.W. Beattie Career Center, Diversified Occupations, Marketing.
Grade Weight: An additional weighting factor of .25 is awarded to Advanced Placement Courses. An additional weighting factor of .125 is applied to Honors Courses. On student transcripts, these courses are designated, as “AP” and “HON.”
Graduation Requirements: English................................................................................. 4.0 Social Studies...................................................................... 4.0 Science................................................................................. 3.0 Mathematics........................................................................ 3.0 Physical Education............................................................. 2.0 Health.................................................................................. .5 Arts/Humanities................................................................ 2.0 Electives............................................................................... 3.0 TOTAL CREDITS............................................................ 21.5
TESTING The goal of our standardized testing program is to measure a student’s abilities and progress and help the staff examine the effectiveness of the curriculum. Students consistently score above national and state norms. An overview of testing performed at North Allegheny includes: · The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) is taken annually by all students in grades 2-8 and measures student achievement in the areas of reading, written language, and mathematics. Results are reported using national and local norms. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is taken annually by all students in grades 2, 4, and 7. Administration of the CogAT allows the District to determine expected levels of achievement for individual students and the District. · PLAN, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT reasoning test and SAT subject tests. These tests are taken by students in grades 10-12. Reporting ACT, SAT reasoning test, SAT subject test scores to the colleges is the responsibility of the student. · Other tests are used for identification and diagnostic purposes. Additional information is available from the Psychological Services Department.
Class Rank Class rank is not listed on student transcripts. Class rank information will not be released to colleges or other institutions without a request or permission from a parent or student.
Cumulative Quality Point Average for 2009 First tenth (top 10%)....................................................... 4.2421 First fifth (top 20%).......................................................... 3.9838 Second fifth (top 40%)...................................................... 3.6552 Third fifth (top 60%)........................................................ 3.3455 Fourth fifth (top 80%)...................................................... 2.9608
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS Class of 2006......................................................................... 12 Finalists 2007........................................................................... 8 Finalists 2008......................................................................... 19 Finalists 2009......................................................................... 11 Finalists
SAT SUMMARY Class North Allegheny National
Critical
Critical
2006 559 571 546 503 518 497 2007 555 569 541 502 515 494 2008 560 577 548 502 515 494 2009 561 574 553 501 515 493 ACT SUMMARY (composite mean) Class of 2006......................................................................... 25.0 2007......................................................................... 25.6 2008......................................................................... 24.8 2009......................................................................... 25.1
SPECIAL FEATURES North Allegheny is proud of its numerous extra-curricular offerings. Among the outstanding and diversified student activities are: National Honor Society, Air Force JROTC Honor Unit, “Spirit of NA” Tiger Band, Lifetime Activities Program, Forensics, DECA, drama and musical productions, award-winning student publications (newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine), Student Council, and NATV cable programming. Mandarin Chinese is a course selection.
Athletes, representing North Allegheny’s 24 varsity sports, are frequent winners at regional, state and national level competitions. A wide variety of intramural activities supplement the varsity program. On the international scene, North Allegheny participates in a yearly exchange program with a sister school in Hanover, Germany as well as the American Field Service International Exchange Program (AFS).
CLASS PROFILE - 2009, 697 Students Attending 4 year college or university............................................ 85% Attending 2 year college........................................................................... 7% Business Tech/Vocational School..................................................... 1% Work................................................................................................................... 4% Military Service.............................................................................................. 1% Undecided........................................................................................................ 1% Returning for 13th year (Special Ed)................................................... 1%
PERSONNEL NASH School Counseling Staff........................ 724-934-7224 Fax........................................................................................................... 724-934-7258 School Counselors
Mindy Floro Peter Martorelli
NASH Administration....................... 724-934-7200 Dr. Lawrence Butterini............................... Principal Walter Sieminski........................ Assistant Principal William Young........................... Assistant Principal Robert Bozzuto............................. Athletic Director
District Administration...................... 412-366-2100 Dr. Patricia Green............................ Superintendent Dr. William Stropkaj.......................................... Asst. Superintendent
Dr.
Arleen Wheat ...............................................
Asst. Supt., Special Education Dr. Brian Miller.................................................... Asst. Supt., Curriculum
Support Administration - Directors Roger Botti.................. Assets, Transportation & Technology Joy Ed............. Communications/Public Relations Rob Gaertner............................................... Facilities Joy Gaetano.............................. Human Resources Michael Hopkins.......................................... Finance
- NASH Profile, Fall 2009
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