Educational UpdateAugust 2009

Blackhawk School District

Mission Statement

Blackhawk School District is dedicated to

providing all students a rigorous learning

environment in order to be highly

successful and competitive in the global

community.

Vision

The District will be the leader in providing a

world class education.

At the end of every day of every year; two things must remain unshakable: our constancy of purpose and our

continuous discontent with the present.

Robert Goizueta Former CEO, Coca-Cola

Standardized Test Results

2007-2009

PSSA District Results

Blackhawk Students Proficient or Advanced in Math

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2007 90% 87% 91% 90% 87% 85% 64%

2008 92% 91% 88% 92% 82% 84% 62%

2009 94% 92% 83% 95% 91% 78% 72%

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 11

PSSA District Results

Blackhawk Students Proficient or Advanced in Reading

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2007 79% 80% 75% 75% 81% 88% 74%

2008 83% 78% 71% 86% 83% 86% 62%

2009 89% 83% 72% 83% 91% 82% 75%

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 11

2009 PSSA Results (Summary)

District-wide Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,11 All Students - Math

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2008 Math 57% 27% 83% 11% 6% 17%

2009 Math 59% 27% 86% 10% 4% 14%

Advanced Proficient Met Proficiency Basic Below Basic Non-Proficient

2009 PSSA Results (Summary)

District-wide Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,11 All Students - Reading

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2008 Reading 41% 37% 78% 13% 9% 22%

2009 Reading 44% 38% 82% 12% 6% 18%

Advanced Proficient Met Proficiency Basic Below Basic Non-Proficient

Educational Initiatives to Drive Student Achievement

Improvements• Harcourt ELA resources K-5• ELA curriculum K-12• Math curriculum 6-8 and geometry• Reciprocal Teaching K-5• Reading Apprenticeship 6-12• Inclusion K-12• DIBELS (Diagnostic Indicator of Basic Early

Literacy Skills)

Additional Growth Indicators

Advanced Placement Class Participation

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Student Participation 70 91 117 120 303 381 393

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AP Scores

AP Scores 2 Year Comparison

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Blackhawk student scores 2008 24% 40% 20% 9% 7%

Blackhawk student scores 2009 32% 30% 18% 12% 8%

National student scores 2008 23% 20% 22% 20% 15%

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*All Blackhawk students are required to take the A.P. Exam.

Dual Enrollment Classes

2006-2007: CCBC, Penn StateEnrollment: 18

2007-2008: CCBC, Penn StateEnrollment: 31

2008-2009: CCBC, Penn State, ClarionEnrollment: 32

2009-2010: CCBC, Penn State, ClarionEnrollment: 31 for fall semester

Online Course Selections

2007-2008AP Psychology, SAT Prep

2008-2009 AP French, AP Psychology, SAT Prep

AP Government & Politics: U.S. HistoryRCI offerings

2009-2010Russian, Mandarin Chinese, RCI offerings, SAT Prep,

Pilot Florida Virtual Courses (grades 9-12)

Language Offerings

• High SchoolFrench, German, Latin, SpanishMandarin Chinese (IVC) and Russian (Online)

• Middle School - ExtracurricularFrench, German, Latin, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Russian (Online)

• BIS - ExtracurricularMandarin Chinese (Online)

Technology Expansion

• Smartboards K-5• Promethean Boards 8-12• School Fusion/Teacher web pages K-12• Interactive virtual field trips• Wikis & blogs• Online textbooks & resources• Learning software

Innovative Curriculum: RCI Magnet Programs

• Vo-AgAgriscience I & II, Science & Technology in Agriculture, Ag Equipment Design & Repair, Construction, Floriculture, Horticulture, Communications in Agriculture, Supervised Ag Experience, Food Science

• Fine ArtsChorus, Band, Orchestra, Music Technology, Music Theory, AP Music, Dance I & II, Color & Design, Drawing I & II, Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Art Studio, AP Art Studio, Fibers & Fabrics, Advanced Fibers & Fabrics, Painting I & II

Strategic Partnerships

• Slippery Rock University: Inclusion

• RCI: Beaver County School Districts

• Dual Enrollment: CCBC, PSU, Clarion

• Pitt: MAT Program

• Beattie Tech: Mandarin Chinese

• Chatham University: Eden Hall

Final Thought

In a global economy, the best jobs are not going to go to the best in your class, but to the best in the world.

Gary Phillips, Chief Scientist

American Institute for Research