Armstrong School District (Pennsylvania)
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Armstrong School District is in Pennsylvania
[edit] Schools in Armstrong School District
Kittanning Area
West Hills Elementary Education Park.
- Including the following schools:.
- West Hills Primary School.
- West Hills Intermediate School.
Other Schools In Kittanning
- Kittanning Junior High School.
- Kittanning Senior High School.
- Kittanning Township Elementary.
- East Franklin (No Longer Used).
- North Buffalo (No Longer Used).
Ford City
- Lenape Elementary School.
- Ford City Junior / Senior High School.
- Divine Redemer Catholic School.
[edit] Information on Armstrong School District
- Superintendent: Willaim H. Kerr.
- Main office is in Ford City, Pennsylvania.
[edit] Armstrong School District History
Originally there were a lot more school districts in the area. Pennsylvania wanted to have less small school districts and more bigger school districts. The Armstrong School District is made up of a lot of smaller school districts that became one. The Armstrong School District has existed since 1966.
[edit] Locations of Schools and Buildings in the Armstrong School District
West Hills Primary School 181 Heritage Park Drive Kittanning, PA 16201
West Hills Intermediate School 175 Heritage Park Drive Kittanning, PA 16201
Kittanning Junior High School North Mckean Street Kittanning, PA 16201
Kittanning Sr.High School 1200 Orr Avenue Kittanning, PA 16201
Lenape Elementary School 2300 Center Avenue Ford City, PA 16226
Ford City High School 1100 Fourth Avenue Ford City, PA 16226
Kittanning Township Grade School 598 Silvis Hollow Road Kittanning, PA 16201
[edit] Classes Offered
[edit] All Elementary Schools
- Social Studies
- Social Studies K
- Social Studies 1
- Social Studies 2
- Social Studies 3
- Social Studies 4
- Social Studies 5
- Social Studies 6
- Reading
- Reading K
- Reading 1
- Reading 2
- Reading 3
- Reading 4
- Reading 5
- Reading 6
English
Eng. K
Eng. 1
Eng. 2
Eng. 3
Eng. 4
Eng. 5
Eng. 6
Mathematics
Math K
Math 1
Math 2
Math 3
Math 4
Math 5
Math 6
Science
Science K
Science 1-6
Kittanning Junior High School
Social Studies
World Cultures 7
American Cultures 8
Math
Math 7
Math 8
Pre Algebra
Algebra
Algebra I
Algebra II
Science
Earth Science 7
Environmental Science 8
Reading
Dev. Reading 7
Dev. Reading 8
English
English 7
English 8
Music
Music 7
Chorus 7
Chorus 8
Art
Art 7
Health
Health 8
Physical Education
Phys. Ed. 7
Phys. Ed. 8
Keyboarding
Keyboarding 7
Computer Applications
Comp. Applications 8
Home Economics
Home Ec. 7
Sewing
Cooking
Woodshop
Woodshop 8
Metalshop
Metalshop 8
[edit] Armstrong School District Mission Statement
The Armstrong School District, in partnership with our families and communities, will graduate educationally prepared, productive, morally responsible individuals.
[edit] Start Times
Office Opens Office Closes Teachers Report Teachers Leave Instruction Starts Instruction Ends
Elementary Schools
- Dayton 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- East Franklin 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- Elderton 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- Kittanning Township 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- Lenape 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- North Buffalo 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- Shannock Valley 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- West Hills 7:45 3:45 8:00 3:30 8:30 3:10
- Kindergarten
- Dayton, Elderton, Kittanning Twp., Lenape, North Buffalo, Shannock Valley AM - 8:30
- PM - 12:20 AM - 11:20
- PM - 3:10
- Secondary Schools*Elderton Junior-Senior 7:00
7:30 3:00 3:30 7:30 3:00 7:35 2:25
- Ford City Junior-Senior 7:00
7:30 3:00 3:30 7:30 3:00 7:35 2:25
- Kittanning Junior High School 7:00
7:30 3:00 3:30 7:30 3:00 7:35 2:25
- Kittanning Senior 7:00
7:30 3:00 3:30 7:30 3:00 7:35 2:25
- West Shamokin Junior-Senior 7:00
7:30 3:00 3:30 7:30 3:00 7:35 2:25
Student Instructional Time:
- Kindergarten: 2 hours and 50 minutes per day 510 hours per year
- Elementary: 5 hours and 40 minutes per day 1020 hours per year
- Secondary: 5 hours and 56 minutes per day 1068 hours per year
[edit] All District Buildings
[edit] Administration / Maintenance
- Administration Building
- 410 Main Street
- Ford City, PA 16226
- Phone: 724-763-7151
- Shannock Valley Maintenance Complex
- Box 325
- Rural Valley, PA 16249
- Phone: 724-763-7904
[edit] High Schools
- Elderton High School
- Lytle Street
- Box 239, PO Box 428
- Elderton, PA 15736
- Mr. David Kristofic, Jr., Principal
- Mr. Kirk Lorigan, Assistant Principal
- Phone: 724-354-2153
- Ford City High School
- 4th Avenue and 11th Street
- Ford City, PA 16226
- Mr. Timothy Sedgwick, Principal
- Dr. Karen Fisher, Assistant Principal
- Phone: 724-763-5289
- Kittanning High School
- 1200 Orr Avenue
- Kittanning, PA 16201
- Mr. James Rummel, Acting Principal
- Mr. Virgil Flick, Assistant Principal
- Phone: 724-543-1591
- West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School
- 178 Wolf Drive
- Rural Valley, PA 16249
- Mr. Rick Burns, Principal
- Mr. Brian Thimons, Assistant Principal
- Phone: 724-783-7040
[edit] Junior High Schools
Kittanning Junior High School North Mckean Street Kittanning, PA 16201 Mr. Michael Cominos, Principal Mr. Kirk Lorigan, Assistant Principal Phone: 724-543-1492
[edit] Elementary Schools
Dayton Elementary Grant Avenue Dayton, PA 16222 Mr. Andrew Miller, Principal Phone: 814-257-8151
Elderton Elementary Lytle Street Elderton, PA 15736 Ms. Paula Kijowski, Principal Phone: 724-354-2131
Kittanning Township Elementary R.D. 6, Box 212 Kittanning, PA 16201 Ms. Paula Kijowski, Principal Phone: 724-548-7696
Lenape Elementary 2300 Center Avenue Ford City, PA 16226 Mr. Tom Dinga, Principal Ms. Judith Brown, Assistant Principal Phone: 724-763-5299
Shannock Valley Elementary Box 325 Rural Valley, PA 16249 Mr. Russell Carson, Principal Phone: 724-783-6991
West Hills Primary 181 Heritage Park Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 Ms. Ann Miranda, Principal Mr. Eric Ritzert, Assistant Principal Phone: 724-548-7651
West Hills Intermediate 175 Heritage Park Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 Ms. Sue Kreidler, Principal Mr. Eric Ritzert, Assistant Principal Phone: 724-543-1121
[edit] ASD Food Service
Armstrong School District Food Service
At the Armstrong School District, we believe that the breakfast and lunch programs are part of the educational system. We are responsible for teaching children nutrition and offering new and exciting food items. We strive to make the lunch menus appealing, encouraging the children to eat meals at school. We closely monitor food preferences while trying to introduce new foods.
Overview and History of School Food Service School food service is the world's largest food service business, serving more meals a day than the fast food industry. School lunch has often been referred to as the original fast food operation: serving millions of lunches across the United States in a time span of 1 1/2 hours. The National School Lunch Act of 1946 established the National School Lunch Program to safeguard the health and well being of our nation's children. Studies found that the overall health of Americans was poor and many were malnourished. Minimum nutritional requirements were defined. Prior to 1946, school lunches were done primarily by volunteer groups serving mostly cold lunches.
School Meal Initiative The third addition of the Dietary Guidlines for Americans was released in 1990 and triggered the new guidelines for school meals. The School Meal Initiative is designed to meet 1/3 of the dietary guidlines for children for lunch. All school lunches have an age appropriate calorie allowance, with less than 30% of the calories from fat and 12-15% of the calories from protein.
National School Lunch & Breakfast Regulations
Each School Lunch Includes: One-half pint milk Two ounces meat or meat alternative Three-fourths cup of fruit and/or vegetable One serving bread or bread alternative (Eight per Week)
Each School Breakfast Includes:
One-half pint serving milk Two servings of meat or bread One-half cup fruit and /or vegetable
Lunch and breakfast prices are set by the Armstrong School Board of Directors as food costs fluctuate. The 2006-2007 prices are as follows: Breakfast $1.00 Elementary Lunch $1.70 Secondary Lunch $1.90 Milk $.45
Students may purchase meal credits each week for five (5) to twenty (20) days.
FREE & REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM Participation in the National School Breakfast and Lunch program makes meal benefits available to ALL students. The parent / guardian can apply for free or reduced priced meals at anytime during the school year. Applications are available at each school building. Applications are sent home at the beginning of each school year. A new application is required yearly for the program.
The School District uses a roster system to record lunches in all buildings so there is no overt identification of a students eligibility.
The Armstrong School District has been chosen by the PA Dept of Education (PDE) and Dept of Public Welfare (DWP) to pilot a program that has been added to a statewide program called COMPASS. COMPASS is a system, currently being used by DWP, that allows citizens of PA to apply for programs, such as Food Stamps, Energy Assistance, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), etc. online through the internet. For the first time, applications for free or reduced price meals as part of the school lunch program are now available on line. Since Armstrong School District is participating in the pilot, you may complete the “Household Meal Benefit Application” online at www.compass.state.pa.us or you may use the paper “household Meal Benefit Application” provided to you by your school. The information you enter on COMPASS is kept confidential and used only for the purposes indicated during the application process.
[edit] Facilities and Property Services
Facilities & Property Services The Armstrong School District is comprised of:
Four Secondary Schools: Elderton Jr. - Sr. High School Grades 7 - 12 Ford City Jr. - Sr. High School Grades 7 - 12 Kittanning Senior High School Grades 9 - 12 West Shamokin Jr. - Sr. High School Grades 7 - 12
One Middle School: Kittanning Area Middle School Grades 6 - 8
Eight Elementary Schools: Dayton Elementary School Grades K - 6 East Franklin Elementary Grade 1 Elderton Elementary Grades K - 6 Kittanning Township Elementary Grades K - 6 Lenape Elementary Grades K - 6 North Buffalo Elementary Grades K - 5 (Kindergarten for Kittanning Attendance Area) Shannock Valley Elementary Grades K - 6 West Hills Elementary Grades 2 - 5
The buildings are maintained with a custodial staff of 68 men and women and a district operated maintenance staff consisting of 10 tradesmen. 2 Carpenters 1 Electrical Technician 1 Plumber 1 Boiler Technician 1 Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician 1 Warehouse Manager 1 Electronic Technician 2 Computer Technicians
We also have a district administration office located in Ford City, Pennsylvania and a district-wide warehouse at the closed Shannock Valley High School. The district currently rents out four classrooms at the warehouse to ARIN IU #28 and the County Head Start Program. The building also serves as the maintenance building, District Text Book Depository, and Janitorial and Food Service Supply storage.
Future Facility Changes The Board of School Directors has contracted with the Hayes Large Architectural firm to begin the process for a new West Hills Elementary Building to house Grades 4 - 6. The current West Hills Elementary building will be renovated and a new Kindergarten center added. This building will be used for Grades K - 3. After this project is complete the current North Buffalo Elementary and East Franklin Elementary are slated to be closed and all Kittanning attendance elementary students will be on one campus.
[edit] Transportation
TRANSPORTATION
The Armstrong School District encompasses 436 square miles and transports approximately 6,400 students daily. We contract with six bus companies to provide services to our public schools, non-public schools, and special schools outside of the district. Midday Kindergarten services are also provided for our students. We also contract for all of our special needs transportation wherever the placement. These placements range from district operated service and contracted services outside of the school district.
The district contracts for approximately 150 school buses and vans on a daily basis. Mileage traveled by our buses is around 50,000 miles per week.
[edit] Technology
The Armstrong School District Board of Directors and Administration are committed to implementing and supporting modern technology initiatives throughout our schools. By providing our students with diverse technical opportunities, our students graduate with hands on technological experiences and skills necessary to compete in today’s post secondary environment and life.
The district has worked in conjunction with state and federal programs to make key technological systems available to students: updated computer labs; videoconferencing systems; classroom computers; local and wide area networking; online research systems; Internet access; and career planning systems. Coinciding with these efforts, business, technology, and programming courses district-wide are routinely revamped to address current and future technological demands. Currently, the Armstrong School District operates 17 secondary computer labs, 8 elementary computer labs, 6 interactive video based distance learning classrooms, 1 video bridge, 4 computers per classroom in grades 1, 5 through 12, and 6 computers per kindergarten classroom.
Connecting all of these technological devices, is a massive network support system comprised of local and wide area networks designed at tying the districts 15 buildings together to provide equal access to online systems regardless of building location.
Technology and the role it plays within our educational system is constantly being reviewed and upgraded as part of the District’s 3-year Technology Plan and 5-Year Strategic Plan. The Armstrong School District believes that education via curriculum should drive technology efforts. Technology is in place to enhance curricular offerings and assist in making our learning processes more efficient and effective.
The links to the left are provided to give more insight into the technology in use within the Armstrong School District. Feel free to look around at the exciting things we are doing.
District Computing The district maintains computing equpiment in lab and classroom settings.
Computer Labs Currently the district operates twenty four conventional computer labs and one wireless notebook computer lab. The concentration of the computer labs lies at the secondary level where they are utilized for a variety of technology based courses and curriculum integration activities.
Each elementary utilizes one computer lab for weekly computer instruction and curriculum integration.
Armstrong School District has developed a scope and sequence of computer technology skills that is being implemented through a spiraled curriculum approach. Technology skills are being phased in and interwoven with curriculum goals as they are taught seamlessly within Technology Integrated Lessons (TIL’s) as a support to the core curriculum.
District Computing
Armstrong School District is one of the 2002-2003 award recipients of the Pennsylvania Department of Educations Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) competitive grant. As part of this grant, the school district is implementing advanced curriculum integration software that will be utilized as a supplement to math and reading instruction for primary grades in both lab and classroom settings.
Networking
Networking Overview: The ASD network infrastructure is comprised of local and wide area technologies designed to provide voice, data and video to each of our fourteen buildings.
Local Area Networks: Within each school building lies a self sustaining local area network facilitating user authentication, file and print services, and application services. The building servers were upgraded at the beginning of the 2002-2003 school year.
The backbone portion of the network is based on Gigabit Ethernet with Layer 3 switching at its core. Each closet is connected to the main distribution frame via dual gigabit ethernet trunk lines. Desktop connectivitiy is provided through a switched 100 megabit connection.
Each of the local area networks is part of the district's wide area network which is based at the administration building.
Wide Area Networks The wide area network provides building interconnectivity via point to point T1 circuits from the administration building to each individual school building. Several servers housed at the administration building provide email services, filtered internet access, access to district resources, administrative applications, centralized management, and help desk services.
Internet Access: Internet services are provided via a T1 connection to a Tier 1 Internet Service Provider. There is no direct connectivity between the district local and wide area networks and the internet. The district maintains a hardware based firewall separating the districts internal network from the internet. In addition to the hardware firewall, a Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server in firewall mode is used inside of the firewall to provide internet access to district computers.
Network Layout: You can see an overview of our network infrastructure here: [Network Core] [Local Area Networks] [Wide Area Network]
Policy
Section: Operations Policy No.: 815 Date Adopted: November 24, 1997 Title: Technology Resources and Acceptable Use Guidlines Last Revision: September 29, 2003 Technology resources include telecommunications systems, computer networks (the ASD Network), Internet access, e-mail, computer hardware, and software. The following serves as a policy of the Armstrong School District regarding the use and monitoring of the School District’s technology resources. This policy is applicable both to internal ASD Network use as well as external communications. This policy will serve as a guide for acceptable use of District technology resources as well as an Internet Safety Policy (ISP). As a public school entity receiving federal funds, this Policy is also required for purposes of complying with the Child Internet Protections Act (CIPA) and regulations adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This policy may be revised or amended subject to School Board approval.
PRIVILEGE / NOT A RIGHT
The Armstrong School District establishes that use of technology resources is a privilege, and not a right. Inappropriate, unauthorized and illegal use may result in cancellation of those privileges and/or appropriate disciplinary action. Armstrong School District’s technology resources are not a public forum.
ACCEPTABLE USE GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Technology resources will be used to support the functions of the Armstrong School District, its curriculum, the educational community, projects between schools, and communication and research for School District administrators, teachers and students. Technology resources will not be used for illegal activity, transmitting offensive materials, hate mail, and discriminatory remarks or obtaining, transmitting or otherwise communicating indecent, profane, obscene or pornographic material, as well as material harmful to minors. Technology resources will not be used for profit purposes, lobbying or advertising on behalf of any individual or employee of Armstrong School District without the express written consent of the Armstrong School District. Use of technology resources for entertainment purposes is strictly prohibited. To minimize unnecessary bandwidth use: computers, the network and the Internet should not be used for playing or distributing games, downloading music, making travel arrangements nor for similar non-work related and non-educational purposes. Use of technology resources for fraudulent or illegal copying, communication, taking or modification of material or any other activity in violation of copyright or other laws is prohibited and will be referred to the proper authorities. Networks shall not be used to disrupt the work of others; hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified or abused in any way. Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account only for purposes acceptable within this policy. In order to maintain a high level of security on the Local Area Network (LAN), all network users must update their passwords at least once every six months. E-mail user accounts will be provided for School District staff and officials only. The use of “web-based” e-mail accounts (such as hotmail) by anyone through Internet access is prohibited. Student users shall not use e-mail without receiving specific authorization from an administrator and technology department approval. The use of software or network resources to “broadcast” messages is prohibited with the exception of network administrators. The unauthorized disclosure, use or dissemination of personal information regarding yourself, others and minors is prohibited. Accessing chat rooms by students is strictly prohibited with exception of special teacher facilitated and monitored classroom activities pre-approved by the building principal. As minors, student safety is always a priority. When communicating over the Internet, never provide others with personal information such as your real name, address, phone number or social security number. Diligent effort must be made by District staff to delete mail daily from personal mail directories to avoid unnecessary use of file server disk space. Diligent effort must be made by individual users to periodically delete obsolete files from their own network file server directory provided through their user name. Hacking is strictly prohibited. Users shall not intentionally seek information, obtain copies of or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users in the network. Users shall likewise not attempt to access areas or resources on the network that the network systems administrator has not directly given them access to. Uploading, downloading, installation, or use of unauthorized games, programs, files or other electronic media is prohibited. Users are not permitted to store executable files (*.exe) within e-mails or user network directories in order to maintain a high level of anti-virus protection. The illegal use of copyrighted software is prohibited. Any data uploaded to or downloaded from the network shall be subject to fair use guidelines. Impersonation of another user, anonymity and pseudonyms is prohibited.
MONITORING NOTIFICATION
There is no expectation of privacy for a user of Armstrong School District’s technology resources, including Internet access and e-mail. User shall have no expectation of privacy in anything created, stored, sent or received on a school computer. Armstrong School District retains the right, but not the duty, to randomly or specifically monitor without prior notice any person’s use to ensure that the technology resources are being used properly, to ensure that they are used in compliance with CIPA, to prevent waste and misuse, for purposes of maintenance, and/or with reasonable cause to suspect misuse of the technology resources. This monitoring includes access in files and communications. All communication systems, communications and stored information whether transmitted, received, or contained in the School District’s information systems are the School District’s property and are to be used solely for school or job-related purposes. The Internet, District Networks and e-mail are not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the systems do have access to all e-mail and files. Messages relating to, or in support of, illegal activities may be reported to the authorities when appropriate. The Armstrong School District, at its discretion, reserves the right to log Internet use in terms of time and content and to monitor file server disk space utilization by users. From time to time, the Armstrong School District will make determination on whether specific uses of the Internet and Network are consistent with this policy and notify users of the same.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Security on any computer system is a high priority because there are so many users. If any network user identifies a security problem, he/she must notify the system administrator or a teacher at once without discussing it or showing it to another user. Any user who receives threatening or unwelcome communications shall report such immediately to a teacher or administrator. Any school computer or server utilized by a student or staff member shall be equipped with a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access to materials that are obscene, child pornographic, or harmful to minors (as those terms are from time to time defined by CIPA). Internet safety measures shall effectively address the following: Control of access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World- Wide Web. Safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, and other forms of direct electronic communications. Prevention of unauthorized online access by minors, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities. Unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal information regard- ing minors. Restriction of minors’ access to materials harmful to them. The technology protection measure (filtering software) may be disabled by a member of the technology department for “bonafide” research purposes to be undertaken by an adult, provided the adult is not a secondary student. Amember of the technology department may override the technology protection measure (filtering software) for a student to access a site with legitimate educational value that is wrongly blocked by the technology protection measure, provided access is not given to any obscene, child pornographic or other material harmful to minors.
VIOLATIONS, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The user shall be responsible for any and all damages to the Armstrong School District’s equipment, systems and software resulting from deliberate or willful acts. Failure to follow the procedures listed above by students of the Armstrong School District may result in suspension or loss of the right to access the Internet, to use the Armstrong School District’s computer technology, and be subject to other disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, expulsion. Violations of this policy and procedures by employees of the Armstrong School District may result in suspension or loss of the right to access the Internet, to use the Armstrong School District’s computer technology, and be subject to discipline including, but not limited to, dismissal. The following conduct may be reported to the appropriate legal authorities for prosecution: illegal use of the network, intentional deletion or damage to files or data belonging to others, copyright violations, or theft of services.
DISCLAIMER
The electronic information available to students and staff does not imply endorsement by the School District of the content, nor does it apply the School District guarantee the accuracy of information received. The School District shall not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable when using the technology resources or for any information that is received via the Internet. The School District shall not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet. In no event shall the Armstrong School District be liable for any damage, whether direct or indirect, special or consequential, arising out of the use of the Internet, accuracy or correctness of databases or information contained therein, or related directly or indirectly to any failure or delay of access to the Internet and District technology resources. The Armstrong School District may terminate the availability of the Internet and Network accessibility at its sole discretion.
USER AGREEMENT
1. All students who wish to use the technology resources and the Internet must sign an acknowledgment of receipt and agreement with this policy. Student and parent/guardian signatures in the student handbook indicate both the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to abide by the rules set forth by this policy and the acceptable use of technical resources throughout Armstrong School District. Handbook parent/guardian and student signatures will be maintained in the office suite of each individual building. 2. Employees wishing to use District technology resources and the Internet must sign an "Acceptable Use of Technology” agreement form, which will be kept on file in the Administration Building. Copies of this policy can be found in the employee handbook.
CIPA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 1. Pursuant to this policy, the School Board has established that any information that is obscene, child pornographic or harmful to minors, all is defined by the Child Internet Protections Act (CIPA), is inappropriate for access by minors. The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for implementing technology and procedures to determine whether the School’s computers are being used for purposes prohibited by law or this Policy. The procedure shall include but not be limited to: Utilizing a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access for minors and adults to certain visual depictions that are obscene, child pornographic, harmful to minors with respect to use by minors, or determined by the Board to be inappropriate for use by minors . Maintaining and securing a usage log. Monitoring online activities of minors. References: P.L. 106-554, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, Section 1711. 1721, 1732 P.L. 101-650, Rental of Software P.L. 94-553, Federal Copyright Law (1976), Section 107 Armstrong School District Board Policy 814 20 U.S.C., Education, Sec. 6777 47 U.S.C., Federal Communication Act 17 U.S.C., United States Copyright Law, Sec. 102, 106, 107, 201 Title XVII - Children's Internet Protection Act
[edit] Office of Human Resources
Program Overview
The Armstrong School District Office of Human Resources provides support to administrative, professional and support employees throughout the school system. The Office of Human Resources assumes specific duties in the following areas: recruitment, selection and hiring of all district personnel; compensation; fringe benefits; contract negotiations; labor contract management; federal and state laws; policies and administrative guidelines; personnel record maintenance; employee evaluations and discipline; budget development; and coordination of staff development programs.
The Office of Human Resources consistently strives for excellence by working to improve services to over 750 employees districtwide. The Office is customer-oriented and continually demonstrates an effort to enhance the quality of services for employees.
Questions regarding employment opportunities or specific questions about personnel policies or procedures may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 724-763-5259.
Armstrong School District Application Process Instructions
Click Here for Criminal Background Checks and Child Abuse Clearance Forms
Section 1-111 of the Pennsylvania School Code (Act 34 of 1985) and Sections 6354-6358 of the Public Welfare Code (Act 151 of 1994)
Click Below for related Board Policies: School Board Policy 4107 - Professional Staff Hiring Guidelines School Board Policy 4108 - Support Staff Hiring Guidelines School Board Policy 4109 - Nepotism Policy
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Armstrong School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices in accordance with Federal and State statutes and regulations.
For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Office of Human Resources, Title IX and 504 Coordinator, 410 Main Street, Ford City, PA 16226, telephone: 724-763-5259.
[edit] SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
The Armstrong School District offers extensive services in special education for eligible students. Programs exist at both the elementary and secondary levels for children who exhibit mental retardation, learning disabilities, social/emotional disturbance, visual impairment, hearing impairment and physical impairment, and may be implemented in a number of ways, ranging from supportive services to self-contained classrooms. All are designed to provide students with disabilities as much help as they need, yet keep them in the company of other non-handicapped students to the maximum extent possible.
ANNUAL NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS The Armstrong School District provides a free, appropriate, public education to eligible students according to state and federal law. To qualify as an eligible student, the child must be of school age, must be in need of specially-designed instruction, and must meet eligibility criteria for one or more of the following physical or mental disabilities, as set forth in Pennsylvania State Standards: autism/pervasive developmental disorder, blindness/visual impairment, deafness/hearing impairment, mental retardation, multihandicap, neurological impairment, other health impairment, physical disability, serious emotional disturbance, specific learning disability, speech/language impairment.
The District engages in identification procedures to ensure that all students receive an appropriate educational program, consisting of special education and related services which are individualized to meet the educational needs of the student, and reasonably calculated to yield meaningful educational benefit and student progress at no cost to the parents/guardians and in compliance with state and federal law.
Services designed to meet the needs of eligible students include the annual development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), biennial multidisciplinary reevaluation, supportive intervention in the regular class, supplemental intervention in the regular class or in a special education resource program, placement in a part-time or full-time special education class in a regular school, or placement in a full-time special education class outside of the regular school. The extent of special education services and the location for the delivery of such services are determined by the IEP team and are based on the student's identified needs and abilities, chronological age and the level of intensity of the specified intervention. The District also provides related services, such as transportation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, required to enable the student to benefit from the special education program.
Additional information regarding special education services and programs and parental due process rights may be obtained by contacting your child's school principal or the Special Education office at (724)763-5227.
