Parkland High School Profile Educating for Success, Inspiring Excellence. District of the Year. World Language Golden Globe Award

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1 6- Parkland High School Profile Educating for Success, Inspiring Excellence. District of the Year World Language Golden Globe Award Winner of Arts Education School Board Leadership Award

2 Parkland High School Tel: 6--6 I Fax: North Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, PA 84 www. parklandsd.org CEEB School Code: 9- Mr. Richard T. Sniscak Dr. Rodney R. Troutman Mrs. Tracy E. Smith Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations Mr. James E. Moniz II Mrs. Tamara E. Bennick Ms. Crystal N. George Dr. Terry M. Meehan Mr. Jude T. Sandt Mrs. Theresa M. Stack Mr. John T. Monahan Mr. Jeffrey H. Geisel Mr. Mark A. Stutz Mrs. Kim S. Pilgert Mr. Jeremy A. Gordon Mr. Ryan D. Hulmes Mrs. Danene M. Krenicky Mrs. Patty S. Macdonald Mrs. Meredith L. McGarr Mrs. Leslie C. Poremba Mr. Eric L. Roberts Mrs. Jennifer Tabarani Mrs. Christine M. Thomas Principal Instructional Supervisor Director of Athletics Director of Visual & Performing Arts The Parkland Community Chair, Guidance Department The Parkland School District is located in the semimetropolitan region known as the Lehigh Valley. The Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania is made up of Lehigh and Northampton counties and is home to the three cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as numerous townships and boroughs. With more than a half million residents, it is the third largest metropolitan region in the state of Pennsylvania. The Lehigh Valley maintains a strong commitment to educational excellence with six major institutions of higher learning - Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian College, and Muhlenberg College. The Community holds high expectations for students and programs and strongly supports educational endeavors. Total number of graduates 46 in the class of 6. % Percentage of students who are identified as academically gifted. The square miles of the Parkland School District encompass three townships with a total population of approximately,. The district s wide socioeconomic range results from it bordering the city of Allentown on the southeast and extending to farmland at the western and northern extremities. of graduates who chose to 9% Percentage attend a two or four year college. Awarded in Scholarships to $4M the class of 6. The Parkland School District consists of eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school and serves approximately 9, students.

3 Accreditation Parkland High School Parkland High School is accredited by the Out of school districts in Pennsylvania, Parkland ranks 9th in Middle States Commission on Secondary size with enrollment of approximately, in grades 9 -. Schools and Colleges and by the Pennsylvania Parkland High School was constructed in 999 and sits on a beautiful 8-acre site. The building houses a green house, two theaters, visual Department of Education. arts studios, electronic music lab, and a full TV production studio linked to a centralized television broadcasting system that connects to all buildings in the district. A Wi-Fi connection exists throughout the campus, Smart Boards are housed in every classroom and a blended learning environment is becoming a regular part of the curriculum. In addition to being able to bring their own devices to school, students also have access to mobile computer labs and seven stationary labs. Approximately 4 students attending Parkland High School and/or Lehigh Carbon and Technical Institute further enrich their education by participating in dual enrollment programs offered at both schools. Athletic facilities include five regulation basketball courts with bleacher seating for, guests, an 8-lane swimming pool with diving well, eight lighted tennis courts, ten practice fields, and all-weather running track and event area, new turf field, and lighted fields for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey. Activities & Athletics Parkland High School believes that co-curricular and athletic activities are an integral part of our culture. An after-school bus run is available to enable students to get involved. More than 6 clubs are offered as well as sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, wrestling and volleyball. Parkland High School had a banner year last year when the girls volleyball team took home a state championship title for the second year in a row. Six athletes were named East Penn Conference Scholar Athletes in their respective sports. The school enjoyed having ten District XI Championship Teams and eleven League Championship Teams on its roster last year. A sampling of clubs include American Sign Language, Art, Computers, Math League, Leo Club, Debate Team, the first Red Cross Club in the Lehigh Valley, Robotics, Jazz Band, Strolling Strings, Multi-Cultural Leadership Club, and award-winning newspaper, TV news team, and many more. The school presents a fall play, children s show and spring musical each year that rival the talent and sets seen on Broadway. In the spring of 6, 6 students were recognized for receiving academic or athletic scholarships that totaled % or more of their tuition which totaled more than $4 million in gifts. Additionally, nine students were chosen to participate in the prestigious All State Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Festivals with three earning spots on National Music Ensembles. The District was awarded the National Association of Music Merchant s Best Communities for Music Education title for the third consecutive year.

4 Curriculum Parkland offers a demanding college preparatory program supplemented with strong offerings in fine arts, technology, and business. Students must earn 4. credits to graduate and have access to more than 6 electives during their four-year high school experience. Through required courses and extensive offerings, students may customize their program of studies to meet individual needs and interests. The curriculum is taught at varied levels of difficulty including Advanced Placement, Honors, Gifted/High Potential, College Preparatory, and Applied. In addition, 8 Advanced Placement courses are offered. We also offer Dual Enrollment courses through Lehigh Carbon Community College and Seton Hall University. Ten percent of Parkland High School students are identified as academically gifted. Approximately 9% of the Class of 6 chose to attend a two or four-year college. Special Programs in Engineering, Biomedical Science & Health Care Parkland High School provides opportunities for students to take Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering or Biomedical Science learning pathways. The PLTW National Curriculum provides students with real world learning and handson experience. The four-year sequence of Engineering courses includes a weighted curriculum that combines traditional math and science courses and introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. PLTW Biomedical Science students are empowered to explore and find solutions to some of today s most pressing medical challenges through activities that connect learning to life. Students investigate topics including human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. The Emerging Health Professions Program is for seniors interested in pursuing health care careers. This program, approved by the PA Department of Education and offered through Lehigh Carbon and Technical Institute, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), Penn State University, and Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, provides highly motivated high school seniors with an opportunity to experience a variety of health care careers. While taking college level courses for college credit at a discounted rate, senior students spend half of their day in class at Penn State Lehigh Valley or LCCC and half of their day at Lehigh Valley Hospital rotating among various departments including: critical care units, radiology, respiratory care, pharmacy, physical therapy, clinical labs, emergency unit, medical and surgical units, general medicine and more.

5 Advanced Placement Examination Scores 6 Subject Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science A English Language English Literature Environmental Science European History French Language German Language Gov & Politics U.S. Gov & Politics Comp Human Geography Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Physics Physics Physics B Physics C Physics C E&M Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics U.S. History World History Total Students Average Score % of Scores or Above SAT Parkland SAT Mean State Mean National Mean 6 ACT Parkland ACT Mean ACT Nat l Mean SAT/ACT Results % of the Class of 6 took the SAT Writing Reading.. Math Math..6 Reading Science 4..8 Total Total..8 Keystone Exam Results 6 Keystone Percent of PHS Students Proficient or Advanced on Keystone Literature 86 Algebra I 8 Biology 6 National Merit Scholarship Results The Class of includes National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Commended students.

6 Colleges and Universities Attended by Parkland Graduates Allegheny College American University Arcadia University Arizona State University Bloomsburg University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University California Design College Carlow University Carnegie Mellon University Cedar Crest College Central Pennsylvania College Coastal Carolina University Colgate University Columbia University Cornell University Culinary Institute of America Dartmouth College DeSales University Dickinson College Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University East Carolina University East Stroudsburg University Elizabethtown College Elon University Emerson College Emory University Fashion Institute of Technology Florida Atlantic University Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Harvard University Hofstra University Indiana University Indiana University of PA James Madison University John Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University Juniata College Kansas University Kings College Kutztown University Lafayette College La Salle University Lebanon Valley College Lehigh Carbon Comm. College Lehigh University Lock Haven University Lycoming College Mansfield University Marywood University Mesa State College Messiah College Methodist University Millersville University Misericordia University Moore College of Art & Design Moravian College Mount St. Mary s University Muhlenberg College New York University Niagara University Northwestern University Ohio State University Pace University Penn State University PA College of Art & Design Pennsylvania College of Tech. Philadelphia Biblical University Philadelphia University Princeton University Purdue University Rider University Rochester Institute of Tech. Roger Williams University Rutgers University Saint Joseph s University Seton Hall University Shippensburg University Slippery Rock University St. Luke s School of Nursing Stevens Institute of Technology Stony Brook University Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University The Citadel Towson University Tyler School of Art University of Alabama University of California University of Chicago University of Colorado University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Hartford University of Illinois University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of Nebraska University of New Hampshire University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Tampa University of The Arts University of The Sciences University of Virginia Ursinus College U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Military Acad. at West Point U.S. Naval Academy Villanova University Virginia State University Wagner College Wells College West Chester University West Virginia University Widener University Wilkes University York College Yale University Grading System Beginning with the Class of, a three-tiered grading system was implemented. The new system awards students for taking the most rigorous courses. Shown below is the three-tiered quality point system. Class rank is no longer publicly reported. Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F Three-Tiered Quality Point System (Class of & Beyond) Numeric Standard Honors Grade Range Grade Point Points AP Grade Points % Achieving GPA GPA Bar Graph Class of GPA or below