Excellence By Design

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Whitehall-Coplay School District is to serve the diverse community by providing educational opportunities designed to challenge students to strive for personal excellence and responsible citizenship.

Belief Statements

• We believe all students have an ability to learn, are unique, and have positive contributions to make.
• We believe all students desire success and recognition.
• We believe all students need nurturing relationships to mature socially, intellectually, and emotionally in their individual style and at their own pace in a safe environment.
• We believe lifelong learning, which is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders, is essential for success in a global society.
• We believe excellence in programs, facilities, and technology is achievable and always worth the investment.
• We believe developing understanding, respect, and appreciation for others is essential in today’s diverse society.

Profile of Graduates

A graduate from Whitehall High School will be a LEARNER for life. 

He/She Will:

Listen and think critically.
Employ technology effectively.
Analyze problems and work collaboratively toward a solution.
Realize a need to take an initiative and lead others.
Navigate life with the goal of becoming a respectful, active member of society.
Endeavor to act with integrity.
Respect lifelong learning.

Student Performance Objectives

Student Performance Objective #1: Student Academic Performance

By 2017, 100% of Whitehall High School students will be proficient in the core subjects of reading, math, writing, and science, as measured by the following: PSSA, SAT/ACT, Honor Roll, and Keystone Exams.  

• Action Plan #1: Continuation of Curriculum Alignment
• Action Plan #2: Promote 21st Century Teaching and Learning Skills
• Action Plan #3: Data Driven Decision Making
• Action Plan #4: Examine School Schedule Structure & Utilization of Instructional Time

Student Performance Objective #2: Student Behavior Objective

By 2017, all students will demonstrate an increase in interpersonal responsibility, effective conflict-resolution skills, and respect toward themselves, peers, teachers, staff, and the local community that enables teachers to teach and students to learn as measured by: Attendance and Suspensions.

• Action Plan #1: Implementation of a Behavioral Intervention Plan
• Action Plan #2: Zephyr Academy
• Action Plan #3: Enhance Student Services Continuum

Student Performance Objective #3: Culture, Climate, Embracing Diversity.

By 2017, all students will have increased opportunities to select and participate in courses and programs that will help them maximize their learning potential as measured by: Participation in Tutoring/Remediation Program, Participation in Advanced Courses, and Participation in Extra-Curricular Clubs and Student Activities.

• Action Plan #1: Remediation
• Action Plan #2: Examination of Course Offerings/Curriculum Review
• Action Plan #3: Enhancements to Club Expectations and Participation

Click To View Standards

• Standard 1: Philosophy/Mission Standard
• Standard 2: Governance and Leadership Standard
• Standard 3: School Improvement Planning Standard
• Standard 4: Finances Standard
• Standard 5: Facilities Standard
• Standard 6: School Climate and Organization Standard
• Standard 7: Health and Safety Standard
• Standard 8: Educational Program Standard
• Standard 9: Assessment and Evidence of Student Learning Standard
• Standard 10: Student Services Standard
• Standard 11: Student Life and Student Activities Standard
• Standard 12: Information Resources and Technology