2017MEASURINGSUCCESS ATNORTH ALLEGHENYSCHOOL DISTRICT

As we all know, traditionally the “success” of a school district is

often measured through test scores, graduation rates, rankings,

and awards. However, at North Allegheny (NA), we place equal

emphasis on important factors like future preparation, school

climate, and student and staff wellness.

Because all of these items are important, we developed a framework

that allows us to more holistically look at how we measure success.

During the 2016-2017 school year, a team of District representatives

researched this topic and collected feedback from a variety of

stakeholders regarding how we might measure success beyond the

typical metrics of test scores, graduation rates, and rankings.

This led to the creation of our Measuring Success Framework,

which will serve as an important communication tool regarding

what we measure and why. Data collected through each of these

measures will be analyzed annually and shared with the NA

community through our Annual Report. This Report replaces the

Report of Student Achievement which focused solely on test scores.

Many of the elements found in the previous Report can still be

found here, but it also expands our lens to include the Measuring

Success Framework, important financial information, and student

demographics.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to prepare all students for

success in the changing world.

Robert Scherrer, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

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table of contentsMission, Vision & Goals 4

Demographic Information 5-6

Measuring Success Framework 7

Achievement & Growth 8Academics 9

PSSA Exams 10-12Keystone Exams 13-15AP Exams 16

School Performance 17School Performance Profile (SPP) 17

Awards & Recognition 18-19

Future Preparation 20Digital Literacy 21

FOCUS 2020 21BrightBytes Data 22

Career Awareness 23

College & Career Readiness 23PSAT/NMSQT Exam 23SAT Exam 24-25ACT Exam 26-27NOCTI Exam 28Graduate Survey 29College & Career Readiness — Naviance 29

School Climate 30-31Engagement & Connectedness 32Positive Environments 33Safety 34

Student & Staff Wellness 35Healthy Students & Staff 36-37Employee Satisfaction 38-39

Financials 40

Annual Notices 41

School District Leadership 42

Board of School Directors 43

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The mission of the North Allegheny School District is to prepare all students for success in a changing world. mission

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT We will promote the achievement of all students at the highest level of their individual abilities in all areas.

SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS We will provide a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained learning environment.

STEWARDSHIP We will maximize efficiencies in all areas of the District for the continuous improvement and optimization of resources.

CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE We will foster high quality instruction built upon a dynamic curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and life-long learning.

INNOVATION We will innovate our educational practices and become leaders in technology integration.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT We will foster a collaborative culture that invites and celebrates community support and participation.

vision

ourgoals

The vision of the North Allegheny School District is to be a premier school district that inspires

excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and activities for every student every day.

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The North Allegheny School District serves the municipalities of Bradford Woods

Borough, Franklin Park Borough, Marshall Township, and the Town of McCandless.

The District covers a total of 48 square miles. This attractive suburban-residential

community (pop. 45,000+) is located 12 miles north of Pittsburgh. North Allegheny

is the largest suburban school district in Allegheny County and one of the largest

employers in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.

This year, the October 1st enrollment reflects continued high levels of retention of North Allegheny School District’s student population. The following is a grade-level breakdown of the October 1, 2017 enrollment. The total enrollment for the District increased by 54 students, an increase of .65% compared to the October 1, 2016 enrollment.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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elementary schools (grades K-5)

middle schools (grades 6-8)

intermediate high school (grades 9-10)

senior high school (grades 11-12)

3,641 (+28)2,055 (+52)1,311 (- 49)1,341 (+23)8,348 (+54)

total number of schools total enrollment

number of schools enrollment (change vs. last year)

Graduating Class of 2017

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (continued)

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Student Demographics K-12white

asian

multi-racial

black/african american

other*

79.33%

16.32%

2.18%

1.64%

.53%* Includes Pacific Islander, Native American, and Hispanic

administrators 35

professional employees 651.5Full-Time, Part-Time, Long-Term Substitute

paraprofessionals 180

confidential employees 41

custodial/maintenance 77

bus drivers/garage/ 88mechanics

total 1,072.5

Human Resources Overview

classification employeesof position (as of 3rd day of 2017-2018 school year)

students in senior class

seniors in National Honor Society

foreign exchange students

students graduated with 4.0 & above

students graduated with high honor (3.8+)

students graduated with honor (3.5-3.79)

percent of students planned to attend two-/four-year colleges

2016 U.S. Presidential Scholar

National Merit Competition recognition:

finalists

commended

special corporation scholarships

national merit scholarships

668161

5189271124

90.40%1

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429 of the 668 graduates took at

least one AP class in their high school career (4 years).

This represents 64% of the graduating

class.

MEASURING SUCCESS FRAMEWORKAs we unveiled at the beginning of the school year, North Allegheny’s Measuring Success Framework includes four primary areas of focus:

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Academics

North Allegheny School District is well known for being a leading district not only in the Pittsburgh area, but in Pennsylvania, as well as nationally.

The mission of the North Allegheny School District is to prepare all

students for success in a changing world. As part of this goal, the District

created a Comprehensive Plan that included specific goals for student achievement.

The first goal of this plan is to promote the achievement of all students at the highest level

of their individual abilities in all areas. As achievement and growth are analyzed throughout

the year, faculty members look closely at curriculum and instruction and its impact on the

performance of students on standardized assessments that include: Pennsylvania System of

School Assessment (PSSA), Keystone exams, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American College

Test (ACT), and Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

Growth refers to changes in student performance over time. The Pennsylvania Department of

Education measures this concept using the Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System

(PVAAS) as reported on the School Performance Profiles (SPP). The score is based on indicators

of academic achievement, academic growth, closing the achievement gap, and graduation/

attendance, and is represented as a number between 0-100.

Comparator School DistrictsFor the purpose of academic comparisons, the District identified 15 other “comparator” school districts in Pennsylvania. The Eidex Focus tool was used to generate a list of school districts across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who were most similar to North Allegheny in terms of student enrollment and socio-economic status. The District then added school districts from Central and Western Pennsylvania that had more than 4,000 students, with less than 20% of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch status. Below is the list of comparator school districts:

Bethel Park Council Rock Cumberland Valley Fox Chapel Garnet Valley

Seneca Valley Spring-Ford State College Tredyffrin-Easttown Upper St. Clair

Achievement& Growth

Academic achievement and growth at North Allegheny are measured through both state and national assessments which use local, state, and/or national norms to determine students’ performance compared to peers, as well as student performance over time. Academic achievement and growth are measured in content areas through standardized tests administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and through college placement exams.

Haverford Township Lower Merion Mt. Lebanon Peters Township Pine-Richland

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PSSA ExamsThe State’s assessment system for students in grades 3-8 is known as the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). Tests are required under the Chapter 4 Regulations of the

Pennsylvania State Board of Education and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The tests are based on the Pennsylvania Core Academic Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards in Science. The focus of the assessment is to determine the degree to which the students and schools in the State of Pennsylvania are proficient in achieving the content contained in the Standards. Additionally, the PSSA provides information to teachers and schools to guide the redesign of curriculum and instructional strategies to enable students to master the Pennsylvania Core and Academic Standards.

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SCHOOL DISTRICTPROFICIENCY PERCENTAGE (ALL SUBJECTS)

COMPARATOR RANK

STUDENTS TESTED

Bethel Park 73.2% 13 1,818

Council Rock 72.1% 14 4,834

Cumberland Valley 71.2% 15 3,965

Fox Chapel Area 80.9% 7 1,764

Garnet Valley 78.4% 10 2,126

Haverford Township 79.2% 8 2,678

Lower Merion 83.4% 3 3,345

Mt. Lebanon 84.7% 1 2,451

North Allegheny 79.2% 8 3,764

Peters Township 84.2% 2 1,820

Pine-Richland 81.1% 6 2,052

Seneca Valley 74.7% 12 3,244

Spring-Ford Area 76.2% 11 3,683

State College Area 70.4% 16 2,735

Tredyffrin-Easttown 81.9% 5 2,885

Upper St. Clair 82.8% 4 1,840

Link to PSSA Exam Results

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Math Reading Science ELA

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North Allegheny

Proficiency Levels

by SubjectOver Time

Cumulative Proficiency

Trends

Proficiency Levels by

District

PSSA Exams (continued)

Achievement Data

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The PSSA Reading exam ended in 2014 and was replaced with the ELA exam.

The PSSA Math exam was changed in 2015 to align with the new PA Core Standards.

PSSA Exams (continued)

Growth Data

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4TH GRADE

5TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

7TH GRADE

8TH GRADE

GROWTH MEASURE OVER GRADES

STANDARD FOR PA ACADEMIC GROWTH

2015 1.8 3.3 4.1 3.9 1.8 3

2016 -.5 4 2.9 .2 -.2 1.3

2017 -.1 2.8 -2.7 -1.6 .1 -.3

3-Year Average Growth Measure

.4 3.4 1.4 .8 .6 1.3

4th GradeAVERAGE

SCALE SCOREGROWTH

MEASURE

2015 1560.8 59.7

2016 1584.7 41.7

2017 1543.4 36.4

3-Year Average Growth Measure

1563.0 46.0

4TH GRADE

5TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

7TH GRADE

8TH GRADE

GROWTH MEASURE OVER GRADES

STANDARD FOR PA ACADEMIC GROWTH

2015 3.5 8.9 2.0 2.6 .3 3.4

2016 1.5 6.0 -3.9 1.1 -1.5 .6

2017 .7 4.7 -5.4 1.7 -.9 .2

3-Year Average Growth Measure

1.9 6.5 -2.4 1.8 -.7 1.4

Math

Science

EnglishLanguage Arts (ELA)

8th GradeAVERAGE

SCALE SCOREGROWTH

MEASURE

2015 1452.3 13.1

2016 1468.0 4.8

2017 1438.4 16.9

3-Year Average Growth Measure

1452.8 11.6

Significant evidence that the district exceeded the standard for PA Academic Growth

Moderate evidence that the district exceeded the standard for PA Academic Growth

Evidence that the district met standard for PA Academic Growth

Moderate evidence that the district did not meet the standard for PA Academic Growth

Significant evidence that the district did not meet the standard for PA Academic Growth

Keystone ExamsThe Keystone exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess performance in the content areas of Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The Keystone exams were developed by

Pennsylvania educators and are aligned to the Pennsylvania Core Standards. These examsare one component of Pennsylvania’s system of high school graduation requirements.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROFICIENCY PERCENTAGE(ALL SUBJECTS)

COMPARATOR RANK

STUDENTS TESTED

Bethel Park 77% 16 1,199

Council Rock 82% 13 2,771

Cumberland Valley 81% 14 1,795

Fox Chapel Area 93% 2 998

Garnet Valley 89% 9 1,208

Haverford Township 87% 10 1,206

Lower Merion 87% 10 1,882

Mt. Lebanon 93% 2 1,290

North Allegheny 92% 5 1,881

Peters Township 91% 7 1,010

Pine-Richland 91% 7 1,058

Seneca Valley 79% 15 1,572

Spring-Ford Area 93% 2 1,865

State College Area 83% 12 1,623

Tredyffrin-Easttown 92% 5 1,595

Upper St. Clair 94% 1 993

Link to Keystone Exam Results

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Keystone Exams (continued)

Achievement Data

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North Allegheny

Proficiency Levels by

Subject Over Time

Cumulative Proficiency

Trends

Proficiency Levels by

District

85.0%88.4%

90.2% 91.0% 92.3%

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North Allegheny Peer All

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Literature Algebra I Biology

Keystone Exams (continued)

Growth Data

Algebra

Biology

Literature

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Average Scale Score Growth Measure

2015 1517.4 9.6

2016 1529.3 6.9

2017 1534.6 6.3

3-Year Average Growth Measure

1526.3 7.6

Average Scale Score Growth Measure

2015 1548.4 8.3

2016 1552.1 6.1

2017 1548.5 4.1

3-Year Average Growth Measure

1549.7 6.2

Average Scale Score Growth Measure

2015 1554.5 10.7

2016 1553.4 8.3

2017 1562.5 13.3

3-Year Average Growth Measure

1556.9 10.8

Significant evidence that the district exceeded the standard for PA Academic Growth

Moderate evidence that the district exceeded the standard for PA Academic Growth

Evidence that the district met standard for PA Academic Growth

Moderate evidence that the district did not meet the standard for PA Academic Growth

Significant evidence that the district did not meet the standard for PA Academic Growth

AP ExamsThe Advanced Placement (AP) exams are published by the College Board. Participating in Advanced Placement courses gives students an opportunity to take college-level work in high school and gain valuable skills and study habits for college. By taking an Advanced Placement exam and scoring a qualifying score of 3 or better, students can earn college credit or advanced placement status.

During 2016-2017, the North Allegheny School District offered 23 AP courses to students, with more than 665 students taking AP courses during the school year. In the 2017 graduating class, 429 of 668 graduates (64%) took at least one AP class their high school career.

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AP SCORE TOTAL GRADES REPORTED

PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL

5 704 42%

4 531 31%

3 321 19%

2 118 7%

1 16 1%

TOTAL 1690 100%

AP Scholars = 95 AP Scholar with Honor = 68 AP Scholar with Distinction = 171

National AP Scholars = 38

Please note that the total equals 372. This is because the College Board does not include National AP Scholars in their total.

AP Scholars

total scholars 334 with an average score of 4.33

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total number of students, in all grades, to take an AP exam

total number of AP exams taken

percentage of students taking AP exams who received a 3 or better

percentage of graduating seniors who scored at least a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam while in high school

6651,69096.1%50.5%

SchoolPerformance

Pennsylvania School Performance ProfileThe Pennsylvania School Performance Profile (SPP) offers aweb-based resource for districts/schools to communicate performance results to various constituencies and assist districts and schools in aligning and focusing resources for continuous improvement.

The SPP also serves several other purposes: > Provides a building level academic score for educators as part of the Educator Effectiveness System > Provides information used in determining federal accountability status for Title I schools > Informs the public of the academic performance measures of each school, comprehensive career and technical center, cyber charter, and charter school in

Pennsylvania

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SCHOOL SCHOOL ACADEMIC SCORE LINK TO MORE INFORMATION

ELEMENTARY

Bradford Woods 90.5 Bradford Woods SPP Data

Franklin 100.5 Franklin SPP Data

Hosack 93.0 Hosack SPP Data

Ingomar 77.6 Ingomar SPP Data

Marshall 93.7 Marshall SPP Data

McKnight 77.4 McKnight SPP Data

Peebles 89.9 Peebles SPP Data

MIDDLE SCHOOLCarson 67.9 Carson SPP Data

Ingomar 83.1 Ingomar SPP Data

Marshall 67.6 Marshall SPP Data

HIGH SCHOOLNorth Allegheny (9 - 12) 92.9 North Allegheny SPP Data

Link to SPP Results

The Pennsylvania Department of Education currently uses the SPP to provide a comprehensive picture of school performance. The SPP building level score (0-100) focuses on five specific indicators of performance and also provides a section for extra credit.

Awards &Recognition

The District is often recognized for the high quality of education, extra-curricular activities and the overall student experience. Recent accolades have come from U.S. News & World Report, Pittsburgh Business Times, National Merit Scholarship Competition, Niche, and many other sources.

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Niche RankingsFor the past several years, North Allegheny has also been highly rated by the Niche Rankings, which evaluate school districts and school

buildings qualitatively and quantitatively on criteria that include: academics, teachers, safety, work environment, and ratings completed by community stakeholders. In the latest ranking, North Allegheny was rated as the #1 District in the Pittsburgh area and #3 District in Pennsylvania. Nationally, the District was ranked as the #15 Best School District in America.

Link to Niche Report Card

Achievement& Growth

pittsburgh metro area

pennsylvania

national

#1 of 77 Best School Districts

#3 of 497 Best School Districts

#15 of 10,574 Best School Districts in America

#6 of 10,541 Districts with the Best Teachers in America

district overallA+ Overall Niche Grade

Each NA school received an individual overall grade of A+

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DigitalLiteracy

The goal for the District is to prepare every student at North Allegheny in three areas: > Digital Literacy > Career Awareness > College & Career Readiness

There are a number of initiatives underway that will help the District to achieve that goal.

Focus 2020A few years ago, the North Allegheny School District convened a Technology Advisory Committee. This Committee, which consisted of parents, teachers, administrators, school board members, and members of the community-at-large, came together to research and study how technology might help transform the learning environment for North Allegheny students. Throughout this collaborative process, the Committee learned that in order to personalize learning for students, and continue to provide the best educational experiences for the District’s young men and women, technology needed to be a part of the learning process. The Committee specifically recommended the District:

1. Create an equitable technology environment for all students and teachers2. Adopt a one-to-one (1:1) computing environment in grades 1-123. Expand staffing appropriately to support success These recommendations are now embedded into what is called “FOCUS 2020—Preparing NA for a Changing World.” By providing the necessary resources and support, District educators will be

able to create deep and meaningful learning experiences that will promote the growth and achievement of all students. It’s important to note that technology is not an event or the end-all by itself, but rather an important tool to support student learning.

During the 2017-2018 school year, all students in grades 9-12 have a laptop computer, and students in grades 4-8 have an iPad.

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Future Preparation

The District is providing additional technology-based resources in classrooms and creating more opportunities for students to learn. Teachers are updating and changing their classroom practices and tools so that students and teachers are actively learning together. The District’s technology resources are allowing the District to personalize learning, encouraging collaboration and creation along with abstract thinking, critical reasoning, and problem solving. Digital citizenship skills are increasingly integral to all classrooms as students are prepared to be college and career ready and academically successful. Intertwining digital citizenship into everyday instruction helps makes learning more authentic and thereby “stickier” for students.

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Future PreparationBrightBytes Data

Given the District’s investment in technology, it is important to measure the impact it is having on teaching and learning. There are four specific technology domains that are analyzed

each year through the BrightBytes survey: Classroom, Access, Skills, and Environment. These are the essential factors needed for successful implementation of technology in the classroom.

This past Spring (2017), the District used the BrightBytes survey to gather data from students in grades 3-12 and K-12 educators. The District was once again designated “Proficient.”

In one year, the District’s overall score increased by 7 points to 1078. North Allegheny’s 2017 overall score is higher than the national (1064) and Pennsylvania (1052) scores as are all four domains scores, as noted below. Prior to FOCUS 2020, the District’s scores were below the state and national averages.

Link to BrightBytes Results

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CLASSROOM SCORES

ACCESS SCORES

SKILLS SCORES

ENVIRONMENT SCORES

All Participating Districts 980 1181 1129 1083

Participating Pennsylvania Districts 961 1177 1120 1071

North Allegheny School District

986 (Emerging)

1205 (Exemplary)

1140 (Advanced)

1106 (Advanced)

Comparing North Allegheny School District to Other Participating DistrictsBeginning: 800 - 899 Emerging: 900 - 999 Proficient: 1000 - 1099Advanced: 1100 - 1199 Exemplary: 1200 -1300

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The goal for all North Allegheny graduates is that they are prepared for postsecondary opportunities; whether at a college or university, a technical/training program, the military, or moving directly into the workforce or self-employment. College readiness can be measured through assessments such as the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams and by using the comparison tools available in Naviance/Family Connections.

College & Career

Readiness

CareerAwareness

Connecting students’ interests to their potential career paths early in the process ensures active participation in their own academic success and opens their eyes to the wide world of career opportunities. Career awareness activities allow students to understand how their strengths, goals, skills, aspirations, and interests can lead to exciting careers.

Naviance/Family Connections Program During the 2016-2017 school year, the District began using the Naviance/Family Connections program to support career awareness, and college and career readiness. Naviance/Family Connections helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes, and connecting learning to life. The District is currently in the process of developing assured learning experiences for all students in middle school regarding career awareness activities.

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READING & WRITING

SCORE

MATHSCORE

TOTAL MEAN SCORE

TEST TAKERS

MET BOTH ERW & MATH

MET ERW (390)

MET MATH (500)

MET NONE

Nation 573 505 1019 1,781,747 46% 69% 48% 29%

Pennsylvania 503 498 1001 70,055 44% 67% 46% 31%

North Allegheny 603 602 1205 402 83% 95% 84% 3%

PSAT/NMSQT ExamThe PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It is also the qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s scholarship programs. Similar to the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT includes an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section and a Math section. The PSAT/NMSQT is designed to be taken in the junior year, however, it can be taken earlier.

In 2016-2017, 402 juniors took the PSAT/NMSQT.

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Future PreparationSAT Exam

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is an entrance exam used by colleges and universities, which is published by the College Board. The test is typically taken by juniors and seniors. The scores are one indicator of a student’s potential to do college work. Colleges and universities use SAT results for admission in specific programs and as a basis for awarding merit-based financial aid. From 2005 to 2016, the SAT was comprised of three categories: Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Each section had a maximum score of 800 for a total possible score of 2400. In the spring of 2016, the College Board changed the assessment to just two categories: Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW). Each section has a maximum score of 800 for a total possible score of 1600. The 2017 SAT numbers use the new 1600 point scale.

The SAT is designed to ask questions that focus on the skills that matter most for college readiness and success, according to the latest research.

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2017 SAT Average Scores

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PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL

Mean Score (out of 1600)

1208 1073 1070

ERW Mean Score(out of 800)

602 540 538

Math Mean Score(out of 800)

605 533 533

NORTH ALLEGHENY

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL

Met Both Benchmarks

76% 50% 48%

Met ERW 93% 75% 71%

Met Math 77% 52% 50%

Met None 6% 23% 26%

2017 SAT College- and Career-Readiness Benchmarks

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SCHOOL DISTRICT2016 MEAN SAT SCORE

STUDENTS TESTED

COMPARATOR RANK

Bethel Park 1,579 268 15

Council Rock 1,702 812 7

Cumberland Valley 1,614 464 13

Fox Chapel Area 1,708 291 6

Garnet Valley 1,654 342 10

Haverford Township 1,579 356 16

Lower Merion 1,760 482 3

Mt. Lebanon 1,729 318 4

North Allegheny 1,722 596 5

Peters Township 1,622 342 11

Pine-Richland 1,660 336 9

Seneca Valley 1,580 434 14

Spring-Ford Area 1,621 419 12

State College Area 1,662 491 8

Tredyffrin-Easttown 1,795 457 1

Upper St. Clair 1,770 274 2

North Allegheny SAT Average Scores Over Time (based on 2400 maximum score)

2016 SAT Average Scores for Comparator School Districts

1,705 1,714 1,715 1,712 1,722

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Future PreparationACT Exam

The American College Test (ACT) is designed to measure high school students’ general education development and their ability to complete college-level work. The test covers four skill areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The findings from the ACT help a student with educational and career planning. In addition, ACT Test Results assist teachers and school administrators in developing and implementing more effective educational services to students. Scale scores range from 1 (low) to 36 (high).

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NORTH ALLEGHENY PENNSYLVANIA

Met All Four 62% 45%

Met College Biology 71% 55%

Met Social Science

77% 66%

Met College Algebra 78% 62%

Met College English Composition

93% 80%

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English 25.9 23.4 20.3

Math 25.9 23.4 20.7

Reading 26.1 24.2 21.4

Science 25.7 23.3 21.0

Composite Score 26.0 23.7 21.0

2017 ACT Average Scores

2017 ACT College-Readiness Benchmarks

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North Allegheny ACT Average Scores Over Time

SCHOOL DISTRICT2016 COMPOSITE

ACT SCORESTUDENTS

TESTEDCOMPARATOR

RANK

Bethel Park 24.0 163 13

Council Rock 25.5 366 7

Cumberland Valley 25.0 175 8

Fox Chapel Area 25.0 131 8

Garnet Valley 25.0 95 8

Haverford Township 24.0 137 13

Lower Merion 27.0 282 1

Mt. Lebanon 26.0 247 3

North Allegheny 26.0 422 3

Peters Township 25.0 201 8

Pine-Richland 25.0 220 8

Seneca Valley 24.0 299 13

Spring-Ford Area 24.0 278 13

State College Area 26.0 97 3

Tredyffrin-Easttown 26.0 257 3

Upper St. Clair 27.0 204 1

2016 ACT Average Scores for Comparator School Districts

25.7 25.7 26.0 26.0 26.0

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NOCTI ExamStudent readiness in many career and technical areas can be measured through the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam. NOCTI serves as the assessment provider for the Student Occupational Competency Testing program required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education for students in approved career and technical programs. North Allegheny is one of nine school districts that utilize the A.W. Beattie Career and Technical Center for these programs. As students move through their course of study, the culminating assessment is the NOCTI test which has both a multiple-choice and performance component. Students can score at the Basic, Competent, or Advanced levels.

Below is a five-year analysis of the percentage of North Allegheny students who scored Advanced or Competent on the assessment. During the 2016-2017 school year, 28 students took the assessment.

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2012 - 13 2013 - 14 2014 - 15 2015 - 16 2016 - 17

Advanced and Competent Advanced

Achievement& Growth

Future Preparation

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Graduate SurveyIn addition to looking at test scores, it is also important to receive feedback from students a few years after they graduate to determine, anecdotally, how well their experiences in the District prepared them for life after North Allegheny. The District is in the process of developing a graduate survey to collect this information on an annual basis. This data will be included in future Annual Reports.

College & Career Readiness — NavianceIn addition to career awareness activities, Naviance/Family Connections includes information on post-secondary planning, scholarships, and resume writing. It also includes an electronic portfolio where information can be saved, and it will be a valuable tool for all students applying to postsecondary schools. Naviance/Family Connections includes a wealth of material to assist students in planning for life beyond North Allegheny.

The District currently collects school climate data in the spring. This section contains information from 2017 and will serve as baseline data moving forward. Studentsin grades 4-12, parents, and all staff members participate in the survey. We are measuring a few key areas: > Student Engagement and School Connectedness > Positive School Environments > Student Safety

The school climate surveys provided the following engagement feedback. Percentages represent students who agree or strongly agree with the questions associated with each topic level.

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Overall 78.07%

Cultural and Linguistic Competence 79.60%

Relationships 78.60%

School Participation 76.00%

Overall 77.68%

Emotional Safety 75.60%

Physical Safety 76.00%

Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention 71.00%

Substance Abuse Prevention 79.20%

Overall 69.80%

Physical Environment 64.20%

Instructional Environment 75.70%

Mental Health 64.90%

Discipline 74.40%

Engagement & Connectedness

Positive Environments

Safety

School Climate

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Engagement & Connectedness

Engagement is defined as strong relationships between students, teachers, families, andschools, and strong connections between schools and the broader community. Student engagement is a key element of a positive school climate, with a large body of research linking it to academic achievement. Students are emotionally engaged when they like school, and are interested and identify with school. Students are cognitively engaged when they exert extra effort to do well in school, when they self-regulate, have high academic self-concept, engage in meaningful and relevant learning activities, and set goals for their academic success.

School Connectedness refers to those activities that allow students to explore areas of interest outside the classroom, including extra-curricular activities and athletics. Separate survey questions will be utilized in the future to collect information regarding School Connectedness.

The school climate surveys provided the following engagement feedback. Percentages are number of students that agree or strongly agree with the statement.

There are lots of chances for students at this school

to get involved in sports, clubs, and other school

activities outside of school

If I am absent, there is a teacher or some other

adult at school that will notice my absence

People of different cultural backgrounds, races, or

ethnicities get along well at this school

Students respect one another

Teachers understand my problems

At this school, students have lots of chances to help

decide things like class activities and rules

areas of strength

areas of growth

94.5%

93.6%

90.9%

69.5%

66.9%

49.8%

Positive Environments

A positive school environment is defined as a school having appropriate facilities, well-managed classrooms, available school-based health supports, and a clear, fair disciplinary policy. There are many hallmarks of the academic, disciplinary, and physical environments of schools with a positive climate that support effective student outcomes.

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The school climate survey provided the following environment feedback. Percentages are number of students that agree or strongly agree with the statement.

My teachers expect me to do my best all

the time

My teachers have clear rules for behavior

The outside school grounds are kept clean

My teachers often connect what I am

learning to life outside the classroom

Students at this school stop and think before

doing anything when they get angry

The temperature in this school is comfortable

all year round

areas of strength

areas of growth

95.5%

93%

83.1%

61.5%

42.3%

39.8%

SafetySchool safety is defined as schools and school-related activities where students are safe from violence, bullying, harassment, and substance use. School safety is linked to improved student and school outcomes. In particular, emotional and physical safety in school are related to academic performance. Programs that educate students about social and emotional skills can substantially improve students’ physical and emotional safety.

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The school climate survey provided the following safety feedback. Percentages are number of students that agree or strongly agree with the statement.

I feel safe at this school

I am happy to be at this school

I feel like I am part of this school

Students at this school try to stop bullying

At this school, students listen to others

to understand what they are trying

to say

Students at this school try to work out

their disagreements with other students

by talking to them

areas of strength

areas of growth

91%

83.5%

83.4%

68%

59.4%

55.5%

Healthy Students

& Staff

Student WellnessDuring the 2016-17 school year, the District convened a committee to unpack the factors associated with academic pressure and student stress. Student interviews and parent focus groups were used to collect feedback regarding what was causing student stress and ways to possibly address these concerns.

The committee found that a variety of in- and out-of-school factors caused students stress. The root causes of these factors were identified and recommendations emerged. The District is now moving down two parallel paths: > Provide mindfulness/stress management training for students and staff members. > Examine systemic factors that are currently contributing to student stress.

The first path centers on teaching strategies to staff members and students around the concept of mindfulness. These practices focus on developing attention skills, resiliency, social emotional outcomes, and ultimately stress reduction. The District recognizes the stress students feel and thus has a renewed focus on creating positive, happy, and healthy learning environments, as well as experiences for everyone. Teams of educators are learning these practices throughout the year, and these strategies will be implemented in classrooms later in the school year.

The second path is identifying systemic factors that play a role, such as grade weighting, school start times, homework, and testing, and making specific recommendations regarding potential changes. This work is currently under way.

Student wellness and mental health continues to be a focus within the District. Subsequently, a number of groups, teams and organizations within the District have held trainings and professional development opportunities over the course of the last several school years. For example, the Pupil Personnel Team (comprised of School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Nurses, Social Workers, SAP Coordinators, and administration members) have held informational sessions with area mental health treatment providers to share insight into the symptoms and emerging behaviors associated with serious conditions such as anxiety, depression, and suicide. Groups such as the School Counseling Advisory Committee have partnered with area agencies to inform families on issues occurring within the community. Lastly, school teams have engaged with Allegheny County liaisons to assist and collaborate on acute student needs.

Student & Staff

WellnessThe District looks at a couple of factors including how healthy students and staff are and also employee satisfaction.

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While the District continues to focus on continuous growth in the areas of academics, school climate, and future preparation, there is a renewed emphasis on cultivating happy and healthy students and staff members. Wellness involves sustainable healthy habits that focus on exercise, nutrition, and overall mental health.

Staff WellnessWellness involves sustainable, healthy habits that focus on exercise, nutrition, and overall mental health. Happy and healthy employees are more productive, come to work more often, and create positive learning environments for students.

The Health and Productivity Performance Index (HaPPI), provided by UPMC Wellness Plan, examines the workplace from a variety of wellness perspectives to determine which aspects of the environment contribute to employer goals for creating a culture of health and wellness and what can be improved. The HaPPI considers these workplace characteristics:

> Leadership and Culture

> Roles and Responsibilities

> Integrated Absence Management

> Programs and Resource

> Workplace Environment

Tiger Strong Live LongIn the first year of the Tiger Strong Live Long Wellness Campaign, 52.5% of employees completed a healthrisk assessment.

In addition, 20.8% of employees completed the Take a Healthy Step Challenge which involved earning 500 points through a variety of health and wellness programs throughout the year.

These percentages will serve as a baseline for the District in future years.

Student & Staff

Wellness

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North Allegheny HaPPI Score

Average HaPPI Score

Employee Satisfaction

highest scores

most-improved scores

key improvement area

Student & Staff

WellnessTo meet the District’s mission of preparing all students for success in a changing world, staff members must see how their contributions directly impact student outcomes. Employees who are engaged, and believe in the effectiveness, direction, and leadership of the School District, are committed to creating optimal learning opportunities for students and continuing the District’s tradition of excellence.

The North Allegheny School District measures employee satisfaction through an annual Energage (previously Workplace Dynamics) survey. This confidential survey elicits input on a variety of factors that impact employee engagement. The questions are broken into four different categories (connection, alignment, effectiveness, my manager) and employees rank each question on a scale of 1 (negative) to 5 (positive).

> My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful (4.76)

> The District operates by strong values and ethics (4.58)

> My manager makes it easier to do my job well (4.43)

> I believe the District is going in the right direction (+ 8%)

> The District encourages different points of view (+ 6%)

> New ideas are encouraged at the District (+ 4%)

> Senior managers understand what is really happening at the District (+ 4%)

> I feel well-informed about important decisions at the District (3.67)

We have increased our communication with staff members through social mediaand other means that are aimed specifically at our employees.

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Here are excerpts from the Energage employee satisfaction survey:

Student & Staff

Wellness

It is a great group of people and students

to work with on a daily basis. There are amazing talents here, and it is a pleasure to work alongside them.

— Secondary Teacher —

I become a better teacher every day

that I am here. I am encouraged

to continue to learn and grow as an

educator, and am given the tools and support to do so.

— Secondary Teacher —

I truly enjoy working with children. I love

teaching students and watching them succeed and grow throughout the

school year. Working with incredible teachers, staff, and administrators

is an enjoyable part of my career.

— Elementary Teacher —

I work with people (and the entire district

is filled with people) who have high standards

overall and truly care about the kids in our

district. I like knowing I am playing a role in providing a safe and

inspirational learning environment for our

students.

— Paraprofessional —

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The North Allegheny School District Operating Budget for 2017-2018 is $157.5 million, an increase of 4.2% compared to the 2016-2017 budget. The 2017-2018 millage is 18.0011, which is the seventh lowest among the 42 suburban school districts in Allegheny County. However, the District continues to excel in student achievement and growth, and preparing our students for the future.

FINANCIALS

Source of Revenue2017-2018 Revenue Budget$157,478,183

Expenditure Budget2017-2018 Expenditure Budget$157,478,183

Allegheny County Comparator

School District Millage Rates

18.0011

19.3429

19.5867

22.8763

23.9300

25.1560

North Allegheny

Fox Chapel

Pine Richland

Bethel Park

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Upper St. Clair

ANNUAL NOTICESPlease click on the following links to review the North Allegheny School District’s Annual Notices:

North Allegheny School District is Smoke-Free

Asbestos Reinspections

Dog Walking

For Those Who Are Highly Sensitive to Pesticides

Protection of Pupil RightsEEO and Title IX Statement

Services for Preschool Children

Services for School-Age Students with Disabilities

Services for Students who are Mentally Gifted

Services for Students in Nonpublic Schools

Services for Protected Handicapped Students

Pupil ServicesStudent Records

Special Notice Regarding Directory Information

Maintenance of Records

Mode of Communication

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SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

Superintendent of Schools Robert J. Scherrer, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent for K-12 Education David Christopher

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Development Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D.

Director of Transportation and Operations Roger Botti

Director of Facilities Rob Gaertner, P.E.

Director of Technology and Innovation Richard Platts, CETL

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Guinevere E. Maximo

Director of Elementary Education James M. Bradley, Ed.D.

Director of Human Resources Mary J. Hawley, SHRM-SCP

Director of Finance Michael Hopkins

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Kevin Mahler, Scott E. Libby President Russell, Blackburn Vice President

Christopher Andrew Christopher Disque Chomos Finley

Richard Michael C. Allyson McClure Meyer Minton

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORSThe North Allegheny School District Board of School Directors is comprised of nine well-educated, highly committed, and experienced individuals whose determination to deliver outstanding educational opportunities to our children is second to none.

The Board of School Directors is the policy-making body of the District, deriving its legal authority from the statutes of the State of Pennsylvania. It sets the exemplary standards that best serve the interests of the children and the residents of the District. Board members are elected by popular vote to two- or four-year terms. Service as a Director is voluntary.