The North Schuylkill School District is located in the anthracite coal fields of Pennsylvania. The school district, located in Schuylkill and Columbia counties, encompasses 72.2 square miles of rolling hills and valleys. The district is an area of many contrasts. While it is best known for its anthracite resources and for its past mining history, it also is a land of vast wooded acres and some of the most beautiful agricultural areas found in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Residents of the boroughs of Ashland, Frackville, Girardville, Gordon, and Ringtown, and a scattering of small surrounding villages, are served by the district’s K-6 elementary school and its 7-12, junior-senior high school. According to the 2000 federal census, the district has a population of 16,681.
During 2011-2012, the district will provide basic educational services to 1,952 students through the employment of 9 administrators, 147 teachers, and 114 full-time and part-time support personnel. Special education services are provided by the district and the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. Occupational training and adult education in various vocational and technical fields are provided by the district and the Schuylkill Technology Centers.
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2011-2012 PSSA Testing Calendar
Assessment |
Dates |
Grades(s) |
|---|---|---|
Math and Reading Make-Ups |
March 26 to March 30, 2012 |
As Needed |
PSSA Writing |
April 16 to April 20, 2012 |
5, 8, 11 |
PSSA Science PSSA-M Science |
April 23 to April 27, 2012 |
4, 8, 11 8,11 |
Writing and Science Make-Ups |
April 30 to May 4, 2012 |
As Needed
|
PASA |
TBD |
3 - 8, 11 |
ACCESS for ELLs |
TBD |
K - 12 |
NAEP (in selected schools) |
January 23 to March 2, 2012 |
4 - 8, 12 |
PSSA Grade 12 Retest in Math, Reading, Science, and Writing |
October 24 to November 4, 2011 |
12 |
PSSA Math and Reading PSSA-M Math and Reading |
March 12 to March 23, 2012 |
3 - 8, 11 4 - 8, 11 |
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