1. Educational Update August 2009 Blackhawk School District

2. Mission Statement Blackhawk School District is dedicated to providing all students a rigorous learning environment in order to be highly successful and competitive in the global community.

3. Vision The District will be the leader in providing a world class education.

4. At the end of every day of every year; two things must remain unshakable: our constancy of purpose and our continuous discontent with the present. Robert Goizueta Former CEO, Coca-Cola

5. Standardized Test Results 2007-2009

6. PSSA District Results Blackhawk Students Proficient or Advanced in Math

7. PSSA District Results Blackhawk Students Proficient or Advanced in Reading

8. 2009 PSSA Results (Summary) District-wide Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,11 All Students - Math

9. 2009 PSSA Results (Summary) District-wide Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,11 All Students - Reading

10. Educational Initiatives to Drive Student Achievement Improvements Harcourt ELA resources K-5 ELA curriculum K-12 Math curriculum 6-8 and geometry Reciprocal Teaching K-5 Reading Apprenticeship 6-12 Inclusion K-12 DIBELS (Diagnostic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills)

11. Additional Growth Indicators

12. Advanced Placement Class Participation

13. AP Scores *All Blackhawk students are required to take the A.P. Exam.

14. Dual Enrollment Classes 2006-2007: CCBC, Penn State Enrollment: 18 2007-2008: CCBC, Penn State Enrollment: 31 2008-2009: CCBC, Penn State, Clarion Enrollment: 32 2009-2010: CCBC, Penn State, Clarion Enrollment: 31 for fall semester

15. Online Course Selections 2007-2008 AP Psychology, SAT Prep 2008-2009 AP French, AP Psychology, SAT Prep AP Government & Politics: U.S. History RCI offerings 2009-2010 Russian, Mandarin Chinese, RCI offerings, SAT Prep, Pilot Florida Virtual Courses (grades 9-12)

16. Language Offerings High School French, German, Latin, Spanish Mandarin Chinese (IVC) and Russian (Online) Middle School - Extracurricular French, German, Latin, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Russian (Online) BIS - Extracurricular Mandarin Chinese (Online)

17. Technology Expansion Smartboards K-5 Promethean Boards 8-12 School Fusion/Teacher web pages K-12 Interactive virtual field trips Wikis & blogs Online textbooks & resources Learning software

18. Innovative Curriculum: RCI Magnet Programs Vo-Ag Agriscience I & II, Science & Technology in Agriculture, Ag Equipment Design & Repair, Construction, Floriculture, Horticulture, Communications in Agriculture, Supervised Ag Experience, Food Science Fine Arts Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Music Technology, Music Theory, AP Music, Dance I & II, Color & Design, Drawing I & II, Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Art Studio, AP Art Studio, Fibers & Fabrics, Advanced Fibers & Fabrics, Painting I & II

19. Strategic Partnerships Slippery Rock University: Inclusion RCI: Beaver County School Districts Dual Enrollment: CCBC, PSU, Clarion Pitt: MAT Program Beattie Tech: Mandarin Chinese Chatham University: Eden Hall

20. Final Thought In a global economy, the best jobs are not going to go to the best in your class, but to the best in the world. Gary Phillips, Chief Scientist American Institute for Research