- Conrad Weiser High School
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Conrad Weiser High School 
Conrad Weiser Athletic Logo Address 44 Big Spring Road
Robesonia, Pennsylvania Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States, 19551Information School type Secondary School district Conrad Weiser Area School District Superintendent Robert L.Urzillo[1] Principal Betsy Adams[2] Assistant principals Anne Douglass[2]
Robert Galtere[2]Mascot Scouts Feeder schools Conrad Weiser Middle School Website Conrad Weiser HS Conrad Weiser High School is located in Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania and is part of the Conrad Weiser Area School District.
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Graduation rate
In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Conrad Weiser High School's rate was 88% for 2010.[3]
According to traditional graduation rate calculations:
High School
The high school is in "School Improvement Level II" due to chronic, low student achievement. Students may transfer to another high school where available.[8]
- PSSA Results
- 11th Grade Reading
- 2010 - 69% on grade level (19% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 66% of 11th graders on grade level.[9]
- 2009 - 68% (17% below basic), State - 65% [10]
- 2008 - 70% (14% below basic), State - 65%[11]
- 2007 - 73% (13% below basic), State - 65% [12]
- 11th Grade Math
- 2010 - 60% on grade level (24% below basic). State - 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 53% (27% below basic). State - 56%
- 2008 - 55% (22% below basic). State - 56% [13]
- 2007 - 62% (18% below basic). State - 53%
- 11th Grade Science
- 2010 - 41% on grade level. (18% below basic), State - 39% of 11th graders were on grade level.
- 2009 - 41% (18% below basic). State - 40%
- 2008 - 40% (12% below basic). State - 39%
- College remediation
According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 38% of Conrad Weiser High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or community colleges. [14] Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.[15]Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Graduation Requirements
The Conrad Weiser Area School Board has determined that students must earn 27 credits to graduate including: English 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Math and Science a total of 3 per subject and 1 additional credit is either one, Gym 2 credits, Health 1 credit, Arts and Humanities 2 credits and 7 elective credits. [16]
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.[17] Conrad Weiser High School requires students to complete a research paper, an oral presentation and a Portfolio/Product. [18] Additionally, students are required to have a minimum of twenty hours of community service to receive a diploma, and awards are given to students who complete over 100 hours of community service. [19]
By Pennsylvania State School Board regulations, for the graduating classes of 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology, English Composition, and Literature for which the Keystone Exams serve as the final course exams. Students’ Keystone Exam scores shall count for at least one-third of the final course grade.[20]
Extracurriculars
The high school offers a wide variety of clubs, arts and sports activities. Eligibility to participate is determined by school board policy.
External links
- Conrad Weiser High School Website
- Conrad Weiser Area School District Website
- Conrad Weiser Scouts Football
References
- ^ "Administrative Team". Conrad Weiser Area School District. https://www.edline.net/pages/Conrad_Weiser_SD/8331100615190616962/Administration. Retrieved 2008-12 – 19.
- ^ a b c "Conrad Weiser Faculty". Conrad Weiser Area School District. https://www.edline.net/pages/Conrad_Weiser_High_School/8076647428909958498. Retrieved December 2008 – December 19.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (March 15, 2011). "New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented". http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639.
- ^ "Conrad Weiser Area School District Academic Achievement Report Card 2010 data table". http://paayp.emetric.net/School/DataTable/c6/114061103/777. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ "Conrad Weiser High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2010 data table". http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC10S114061103000000777.PDF. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ The Times-Tribune (June 25, 2009). "Berks County Graduation Rates 2008". http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools/2008-graduation-rates-1.85916?appSession=991199429753633#axzz1CqEf2ZfQ.
- ^ Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. "High School Graduation rate 2007". http://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (March 2011). "Conrad Weiser Area School District AYP performance report". http://paayp.emetric.net/District/SchoolList/c6/114061103.
- ^ "2010 PSSAs: Reading, Math, Writing and Science Results". http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 14, 2010). "2009 PSSAs: Reading, Math, Writing and Science Results". http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442.
- ^ "The 2008 PSSA Mathematics and Reading School Level Proficiency Results (by Grade and School Total)". August 2008. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education. "PSSA Math and Reading results by School and Grade 2007". http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2006-2007_pssa_and_ayp_results/507511.
- ^ "Math PSSA Scores by District 2007-08 Conrad Weiser Area School District Results". The Times-Tribune. June 25, 2009. http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools#axzz1DRIEWs4N.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (January 2009). "Pennsylvania College Remediation Report". http://www.scribd.com/doc/23970364/Pennsylvania-College-Remediation-Report.
- ^ National Center for Education Statistics
- ^ Conrad Weiser School District administration. "Conrad Weiser Program of Studies". http://www.edline.net/files/_NDBkC_/1f62acf408642e563745a49013852ec4/Program_of_Studies_2011-12.pdf.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements". http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html.
- ^ Conrad Weiser High School. "Conrad Weiser High School Graduation Project". http://www.edline.net/pages/Conrad_Weiser_High_School/Graduation_Projects.
- ^ "Conrad Weiser High School administration". http://www.edline.net/files/_IQCn4_/0adeb717233c97c73745a49013852ec4/planner2010-11_Final.pdf.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 2011). "Pennsylvania Keystone Exams Overview". http://www.scribd.com/doc/47925315/Pennsylvania-Keystone-Exams-Overview-Sept-2010.
Coordinates: 40°20′54″N 76°07′07″W / 40.3483°N 76.1186°W
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