Student Services Report - the Whitehall-Coplay School District!

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The faculty is focused on creating a strong and nurturing academic environment. Parents and community members are also involved and supportive of the programs at the high school. State oftheart classroom technology, extensive club activities, and awardwinning arts and athletic programs supplement the outstanding academic program. A unique course format is utilized to maximize learning opportunities at the high school. Students enroll in four classes per semester that meet eighty minutes per day. This intensive schedule allows for various amounts of time in instruction, research, handson applications, and group projects. WHS offers a variety of online courses, allowing the student to complete course work from home. The high school curriculum offers four advanced placement courses and over 15 honors level courses to create greater challenges to students. Eligible students may take courses with Lehigh Carbon Community College allowing WHS students to receive college credit. Nearly 70% of Whitehall High School graduates plan to further their education at a two or four year institution of higher learning. In the area of special education, WHS has fully included courses in grades 912 as well as selfcontained and emotional support classrooms. The arts also play an integral role in the school and community with several awardwinning instrumental and choral groups. Both curricular and extracurricular music organizations are offered at Whitehall High School, including symphonic band, concert band, marching band, indoor percussions, indoor guard, percussion ensemble, concert choir, women’s choir, chorale, and the spring musical. Interscholastic athletics play an important role at the high school. Boys’ sports include: golf, crosscountry, track, football, soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, tennis, and wrestling. Girls’ sports include: cheerleading, crosscountry, swimming, tennis, softball, track, field hockey, volleyball, and soccer. Core Purpose Mission The Mission of the WhitehallCoplay School District is to serve its diverse community by providing educational opportunities designed to challenge students to strive for personal excellence and responsible citizenship. Vision The WhitehallCoplay School District seeks to create a positive environment where students, parents/guardians and the community feel welcome and a sense of belonging. Our schools and campus setting become the focal point for our diverse student body to realize multiple opportunities for academic growth and extracurricular activities. Our district employees are committed to carrying out the district’s mission, vision, and shared values. All WhitehallCoplay School District staff display a strong sense of pride, dedication, mutual respect, and strong work ethic. WhitehallCoplay School District’s vision is to support and nurture learning, achievement, belonging, and a sense of responsible citizenship among all of its diverse stakeholders. Shared Values
The WhitehallCoplay School District believes: • All students can learn, are unique and have positive contributions to make. • All students desire success, acceptance, and recognition. • All students need nurturing relationships to mature socially, intellectually, and emotionally in their individual style and at their own pace in a safe environment. • It is imperative that the educational process function on the premise that all students want to learn. • Lifelong learning is essential for success in a changing global society for all members of the community. • Education is the shared responsibility of the school district, student, family, government, and community. • Extending the use of school facilities provides opportunities for continuous learning for community members of all ages. • Excellence in programs, facilities, and technology is achievable and always worth the investment. Developing understanding, respect, and appreciation for others is essential in today’s diverse society. Current Student Services Service Comment Federal Programs Title I, IIa, III, V District Reading Specialists Title 1 funds support 3.5 full time reading specialists who provide both pull out and push in services for students in both Gockley and Steckel Elementary, grade 1 3. Gockley, Steckel and WhitehallCoplay Middle School each have certified Reading Specialists to work with identified students. Reading Specialists also conduct both group and individual reading assessments, serve on building RIT and intervention teams, and building data teams. ESOL Whitehall Coplay School District provides ESL services in each of its' four buildings through 4 certified ESL teachers and 6 teacher aids. The program varies from the elementary level through the high school level. Instruction is provided through both push in and pull out services. ESL teachers also support the identification and progressive development process of their students through participation on the district's WIT (Whitehall Intervention Teams). Child and Youth Provides services for at risk students. WhitehallCoplay Middle School houses a children and youth social worker who works directly with all buildings. Counseling Services The WhitehallCoplay School District has 2.5 certified school counselors at the elementary level, 3.5 certified counselors at the middle school level and 5 certified school counselors at the high school level. School counselors provide a comprehensive guidance program addressing the developmental, diagnostic, and consultation service needs of students. These programs are considered an integral part of a student's education. At the elementary level the guidance counselor interacts with students both through classroom lessons and through individual and group counseling, as the need arises. The school counselor is also available for consultation with teachers and/or parents regarding individual student concerns.
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