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The K-12 years are important growing and learning years for children. They are the formal process of education, but it is important to remember that you and your child started the educational process long before the first day of school.
The WCASD curriculums are prepared by district staff and are based on state and national standard program of studies. While each school has its individual personality, the uniform curriculum ensures equal academic exposure, opportunities, and expectations for all children as they progress through their school years.
Please click on a link in the menu to the left to learn more about each individual area of learning. We hope this information will be only the beginning of your knowledge about West Chester Area School District schools. Our professional staff is justifiably proud of the quality of education provided. We know, however, the highest educational quality exists in schools where parents are involved. Your participation has positive effects on parent-teacher relationships and student achievement.
We in the West Chester Area School District welcome your involvement. We need your support for those things we do well and your constructive challenge when we need to improve. Together we can provide the highest quality education for all children.
K-2 Standards-Based Report Card
The Pennsylvania Department of Education established Academic Standards in January 1999. The standards define what students should know and be able to do in all subject areas at every grade level. They can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education website http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/Views.
The West Chester Area School District K-2 student report communicates progress toward the end of year benchmarks in reading and math.
Performance indicators are as follows.
Advanced: 4
The student's performance consistently exceeds the standard as required for the grade level. The student is able to extend the key concepts, processes, and skills.
Proficient: 3
The student's performance consistently meets the standard as required for the grade level. The student applies the key concepts, processes, and skills.
Basic: 2/2+
2+: The student's performance demonstrates
significant progress toward meeting the
standard as required for the grade level.
2: The student's performance demonstrates progress toward meeting the standard as required for the grade level. The student is developing an understanding of key concepts, processes, and skills.
Below Basic: 1
The student's performance demonstrates limited progress toward meeting the standard as required for the grade level. The student displays insufficient understanding of key concepts, processes, and skills.
Subject Area and Program Supervisors:
Program Director for Elementary Math, Science, and Assessment
TBD
Program Director for Elementary Literacy and Social Studies
Tammi Florio
Program Director for Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, & Staff Development
Dr. Robert Fraser
Special Education Supervisor – Elementary School
(East Bradford, Exton, Hillsdale, Mary C. Howse, Starkweather)
Stephen Catrambone
Special Education Supervisor – Elementary School
(East Goshen, Fern Hill, Glen Acres, Penn Wood, Westtown-Thornbury)
Dr. Rose Marie Salsbury
Special Education Supervisor – Middle School
Sandy Shacklady-White
Special Education Supervisor - High School
James DeWitt
ESL Program Supervisor
Patricia Verbovszky
Gifted Education Supervisor
Dr. Christina Anderson
Mathematics Supervisor 6-12
Donna Spatz
