Cynthia J. O’Hora
Goals
Selinsgrove Area School District
Academic Standards & Standardized testing - our students CAN do it.
Reading 2008 | Science Scores 08 | Math Scores 08 | Graduation | College Remediation rates: PDF
It is exciting to see the students making strides forward in many grades. Kudos!
College Remediation rates: PDF
Status of Pennsylvania's Public Schools
Put Reading First helping your Child Learn to Read.
Teaching Children to Read video
Teaching Reading is Rocket Science
Commission on College and Career Success Report
Dual Enrollment and AP Classes
SASD - AYP report card
Service:
Letters to the Editor:
Other resources:
Education Policy Information Clearinghouse
Contact:
Cynthia J. O'Hora
100 Stetler Ave,
Shamokin Dam, PA 17870
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This site is not affiliated with Selinsgrove Area School District and does not reflect the official position of the Selinsgrove Area School Board.
In 1999, Pennsylvania adopted academic standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening and Mathematics. Science standards were approved on January 5, 2002. The curriculum must be aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. This gives SASD students to have the best opportunity to succeed on the PSSAs as they acquire the skills and knowledge the standards reflect.
Before you consider these test results, ask yourself...
What percentage of our students do you believe are on grade level in Reading?
In 2008 - 92% of Pennsylvania School Districts met all AYP targets. 72% of all PA schools met AYP.
Selinsgrove Area School District Report Cards: 2002, 2003 , 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Pennsylvania State Standards Assessment - PDE reporting site
AYP - Adequate Yearly Progress. This is the goal or benchmark
set by the Federal government's No
Child Left Behind Act
and educators in Pennsylvania.
SASD Reading PSSA scores 2001-2008, See 2009
AYP benchmark for Reading 2008 - 2010 AYP for Reading is 63% on grade level.
In 2011 - Reading AYP will be 72%. In 2012 - 81%. In 2014, the goal is 100%.2001-2004 (AYP was 45% of students successful ). In 2005 AYP increased to 54% successful.
SAIS 3rd grade PSSA Reading scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
2008 - 84.7%, State Avg. 77%
30% of SAIS 3rd graders scored Advanced!
SAIS 3rd graders ranked 7th in the 17 school districts in IU 16 for reading.
2007 - 78.5%, State Avg. 72.8%
- 23.9% of 3rd graders scored Advanced
- SAIS 3rd graders ranked 7th in the 17 school districts in IU 16
2006 - 66%, State Avg 69% Second year tested 2005 - 65%, State Avg 68% first year tested ***
SAIS 4th grade PSSA Reading scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
2008 - 76.2%, State Avg. 70%
36.8% of SAIS 4th graders scored Advanced!
SAIS 4th graders ranked 5th in the 17 school districts in IU 16 for reading.
2007 - 78.7%, State Avg. 70%
* 38.5% of SAIS 4th graders scored Advanced!
* SAIS 4th graders ranked 5th in the 17 IU 16 districts
2006 - 65.3%, State Avg 68.1%
First year 4th grade is tested***
SAIS 5th grade PSSA Reading scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
2008 - 69%, State Avg. 62%
33.3% of SAIS 5th graders scored Advanced!
SAIS 5th graders ranked 13th in reading within the 34 - 5th grades in IU 16 schools.
When this group of students was in 3rd grade 65.2% were proficient & advanced.
2007 - 75%, State Avg. 60% This is outstanding!
28.6% of SAIS 5th graders scored Advanced
SAIS 5th graders ranked 1st in the 17 school districts in IU 16 for reading.
| 2001- 55.4% State Avg 56.1% | 2004 - 69.1% State Avg 62.7% | 2007 - 75% State Avg. 60% |
| 2002 - 60.3% State Avg 57% | 2005 - 59.2% State Avg 64.2% | 2008 - 69% State Avg. 62% |
| 2003 - 67% State Avg 58% | 2006 - 60.2% State Avg 60.6% |
SAIS 5th grade PSSA Writing scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
2008 - 53%, 2.7% scored Advanced, State Average 57.3%
2007 - 53.9% State Average 57.3%
2006 - 54% State Average 54%
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SAMS 6th grade PSSA Reading scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
2008 - 80.7%, State Avg. 67%
46.9% of SAMS 6th graders scored Advanced! Well done!
SAMS 6th graders ranked 2nd in the 17 school districts in IU 16 for reading.
When this group of students was in 5th grade 65% achieved proficient of advanced.
2007 - 70.9%, State Avg. 63.5%
4% of SAMS 6th graders scored Advanced!
SAMS 6th graders ranked 4th in 17 IU 16 districts
2006 - 71.8% State Avg 65.9%
First year 6th grade is tested***
SAMS 7th grade PSSA Reading scores percentage of students scoring proficient & advanced.
2008 - 72.2%, State Avg. 70%
42.8% of SAMS 7th graders scored Advanced!
SAMS 7th graders ranked 8th in the 17 school districts in IU 16 for reading.
2007 - 73.4%, State Avg. 66.8%
38.5% of SAMS 7th graders scored Advanced!
SAMS 7th graders ranked 7th in 17 IU 16 districts
2006 - 80.2% State Avg 68.1%
First year 7th grade is tested***
SAMS 8th grade PSSA Reading scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
2008 - 84.3%, State Avg. 78%
57.8% of SAMS 8th graders scored Advanced! This is excellent!!!!
SAMS 8th graders ranked 7th in the 17 school districts in IU 16 for reading.
When this group of students was in 5th grade only 59% achieved proficient & advanced. Great growth!!
2007 - 89.4%, State Avg. 75%
62.1% of SAMS 8th graders scored Advanced! This is exceptional!!!!
SAMS 8th graders ranked 2nd in the 17 school districts in IU 16 for reading.
| 2001 - 66.1% State Avg 60.1% | 2004 - 76.3% State Avg 68.9% | 2007 - 89.4%, State Avg. 75% |
| 2002 - 68.9% State Avg 58.8% | 2005 - 68% State Avg 64.1% | 2008 - 84.3%, State Avg. 78% |
| 2003 - 71.4% State Avg 63.4% | 2006 - 79.2% State Avg 70.6% |
SAMS 8th grade PSSA Writing scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
2008 - 86.3%, State Avg 69.1% Extraordinary!
2007 - 91.3%, State Avg 71.8% Exceptional!
2006 - 85% State Avg 66%
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SASD 11th grade PSSA Reading scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
Reading in 2008 - 2010 is - 63% | AYP 2001-2004 was 45% in 2005 AYP - 54%2008 - 69%, State Avg. 65%
32.6% of SAHS 11th graders scored Advanced!
SAHS 11th graders ranked 3rd in the 17 school IU 16 in 11th grade reading.
When this group of students was in 8th grade 89.4% were proficient & advanced.
2007 - 68.6%, State Avg. 65.4%
35% of SAHS 11th graders scored Advanced!
SAHS 11th graders ranked 9th in the 17 school IU 16 in 11th grade reading.
| 2001 - 61.1% State Avg 58.1% | 2004 - 64% State Avg 60.8% | 2007 - 68.6%, State Avg. 65.4% |
| 2002 - 63% State Avg 59% | 2005 - 72.7% State Avg 65% | 2008 - 69%, State Avg. 65% |
| 2003 - 56.6% State Avg 59.2% | 2006 - 71.4% State Avg 65.1% |
2005 - SAHS is ranked 5th in the 12 school IU 16 in 11th grade reading.
Well done 11th grade for improving the reading and writing scores!
SASD 11th grade PSSA Writing scores percentage of students scoring proficient or better
| 2001 - n/a | 2004 - 76.9% | 2007 - 89.8% State Avg 87.9% |
| 2002 - 65.7% | 2005 - 67.8% | 2008 - 87.3%, State Avg 85.8% |
| 2003 - 62.4% | 2006 - 90% State Avg 85% |
Reading Information:
Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science
What Does a Balanced Literacy (reading) Approach Mean? focusing on the child's skills & needs
The Science of Reading Instruction and No Child Left Behind
What Education Schools Aren't Teaching About Reading--and What Elementary Teachers Aren't Learning
The Importance of High-Quality Reading Instruction
Passing to Participate - I believe students should be accountable for their studies and their behavior. A score of proficient or advanced on the PSSAs should be expected in reading, math, writing and science. Those students with IEPs (individual education plans) will have expectations adjusted to their abilities.
The Board has raised expectations for our children. New Athletic and Extracurricular participation grade policies. The High School is providing stronger assistance to all struggling students.
updated 12/10/08