词条 | Pottsgrove High School |
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| name = Pottsgrove High School | image = | alt = | caption = | motto = | address = 1345 Kauffman Rd | location = Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania 19464 | established = 1955 | type = High school | district = Pottsgrove School District | grades = 9-12 | superintendent = | principal = Dr. William Ziegler[1] | dean = Todd VanHorn | enrollment = 1,006 (2015-16)[2] | campus_type = Suburban | mascot = Falcon | newspaper = Falcon | colors = Maroon and white | website = http://www.pgsd.org/Domain/8 }}Pottsgrove High School (PGHS), built in 1955, is a public high school located in Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania that serves students in grades 9-12 from Lower Pottsgrove, Upper Pottsgrove, and West Pottsgrove townships. It is part of the Pottsgrove School District. Pottsgrove High School has a total enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Pottsgrove's colors are maroon and white and their mascot is the Falcon.[3] In the summer of 2012, a renovation of the high school began in order to make sure the building functioned appropriately for the 21st century. In addition, some other building needs were: a new roof, security improvements, and compliance of code in air quality and bathrooms. This project was expected to cost approximately $27.95 million.[4] AcademicsCitizenship GradeEach subject is accompanied by a citizenship mark based on a pupil's capacity for growth. This mark includes an evaluation of characteristics that are essential to personal and social development: attitude, effort, and dependability. Attitude - spirit of cooperation within the classroom, effort - be attentive, do what is required, and take advantage of the educational opportunities present, dependability - be recognized in the classroom as a responsible person. Each student will receive a grade using the following guidelines:[5] O = Outstanding S = Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory F = Cheating/Plagiarism Grading PolicyThe following grading system is used at Pottsgrove High School:[6] A = 100-90 B = 89-80 C = 79-70 D = 69-60 F = 59-0 A student's Final Grade in a course is calculated as follows: Quarter 1 20% + Quarter 2 20% + Mid-Term Exam 10% + Quarter 3 20% + Quarter 4 20% + Final Exam 10% = Final Grade 100% Graduation ProjectStudents in Pottsgrove School District will complete a graduation project which demonstrates their ability to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and to communicate significant knowledge and understanding. This project provides the opportunity for in-depth learning of a self-directed topic involving out-of-class research or community service, an oral/written component, and a project presentation.[7] Graduation RequirementsPottsgrove School District, in compliance with the regulations of the State Board of Education has established the following graduation requirements:[8]
Extracurricular ActivitiesPottsgrove High School offers a wide range of clubs and organizations for their students to join. These include: Academic Challenge, Art Club, Arts & Crafts Club, Choraliers (Traveling Choral Group), Concert Choir, Dance Team, DECA, Environmental Club, Falcon (Student Newspaper), German Club, Homecoming, Jazz Choir, Key Club (Service Club), Marching Band, Maximi (Literary/Arts Publication), National Honor Society, Pottsgrovian Yearbook, Orchestra, Reading Olympics, Science Olympiad, Show Choir, Spanish Club, Stage Band, Student Government, and Video News Team.[9] AthleticsPottsgrove High School competes in the Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC-10). It has teams in cross country, field hockey, football, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls tennis, golf, boys and girls basketball, swimming, wrestling, winter track, baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, Spring boys and girls track, and cheerleading.[10] See also
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Administrative Staff|url=http://www.pgsd.org/domain/606|publisher=Pottsgrove School District|accessdate=19 March 2014}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4219650&ID=421965003338|title=Pottsgrove SHS|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=January 8, 2019}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=About Pottsgrove High School|url=http://www.pgsd.org/domain/154|publisher=Pottsgrove School District|accessdate=19 March 2014}} 4. ^http://www.pgsd.org/cms/lib07/PA01916597/Centricity/Domain/44/Pottsgrove%20HS%20Project%20Summary_01.pdf 5. ^{{cite web|title=Citizenship Grade|url=http://pgsd.org/domain/151|publisher=Pottsgrove School District|accessdate=19 March 2014}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Grading Policy|url=http://pgsd.org/domain/542|publisher=Pottsgrove School District|accessdate=19 March 2014}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=Graduation Project|url=http://pgsd.org/domain/149|publisher=Pottsgrove School District|accessdate=19 March 2014}} 8. ^{{cite web|title=Graduation Requirements|url=http://pgsd.org/domain/624|publisher=Pottsgrove School District|accessdate=19 March 2014}} 9. ^{{cite web|title=Student Activities & Clubs|url=http://pgsd.org/domain/143|publisher=Pottsgrove School District|accessdate=19 March 2014}} 10. ^{{cite web|title=Coach Information|url=http://www.pgsd.org/Page/26|publisher=Pottsgrove High School|accessdate=19 March 2014}} External links
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