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Kindergarten:
In Kindergarten, the progress report is a checklist, and the
teacher will designate yes, not yet, or (dev) developing for
each skill area.
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- Reading Readiness Skills
- Mathematics Readiness Skills
- Physical Development
- Art: 40 min. once a week
- Music: 30 min. once a week
- Physical Education: 30 min. once a week
- Computer: 30 min. once a week
- Library: 30 min. twice a week
Progress Reports issued on days 60, 120 and 180.
 Sample
Kindergarten Progress
Report
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Primary - (Grades 1 & 2):
Major Subjects
93% - 100% (Excellent work)
85% - 92% (Above average work)
77% - 84% (Average work)
68% - 76% (Below average work)
Below 68% (Failing work)
Special Area Subjects
O - Outstanding
S - Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
In grades 1-2, only Reading and Mathematics receive a
percentage grade. All other subjects are marked with an O
(outstanding), S (satisfactory), or N (needs improvement).
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- Reading
- Mathematics
- Handwriting
- Spelling (Gr. 2 only)
- Art: 40 min. once a week
- Music: 30 min twice a week
- Physical Education: 30 min. twice a week
- Computer: 30 min. once a week
- Library: 30 min. once a week
Progress Report Cards issued 4 times a year
Interim Progress Report issued as needed.
Sample Interim Progress Report
Sample 1st
Grade Progress Report
Sample 2nd Grade Progress Report
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Intermediate - (Grades 3,4 & 5)
Major Subjects
93% - 100% (Excellent work)
85% - 92% (Above average work)
77% - 84% (Average work)
68% - 76% (Below average work)
Below 68% (Failing work)
Special Area Subjects
A - (Excellent work)
B - (Above average work)
C - (Average work)
D -(Below average work)
E - (Failing work)
Grades 3-5 are all designated with a percentage grade A-E
except Computer, which gets an O (outstanding), S
(satisfactory), or N (needs improvement).
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- Reading
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science (marking periods 1,3,& 5)
- Health (marking periods 2 & 4)
- Art: 40 min. once a week
- Music: 30 min twice a week
- Physical Education: 30 min. twice a week
- Computer: 30 min. once a week (grades 4 & 5 twice a
week)
- Instrumental Music: 30 min. once a week (Grades 4 & 5
only)
- Library: 30 min. once a week, formal instruction 30 min. once
a week for one semester
- D.A.R.E. (Grade 5)
Progress Reports Issued 4 times a year
Interim Progress Report issued as
needed.
Sample Interim Progress Report
Sample 3rd
Grade Progress Report
Sample 4th Grade Progress Report
Sample 5th Grade Progress Report
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Middle (Grades 6-8) Marking System
93% - 100% (Excellent) A
85% - 92% (Above average) B
77% - 84% (Average) C
68% - 76% (Below average ) D
Below 68% (Failure) E
Courses\
Grade 6
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Art (1 semester)
- Music (1 semester)
- Physical Education
- Health
- Computer
- Band (Optional)
- Chorus (Optional)
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Grade 7
- Reading
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- World Cultures
- Art (1 semester)
- Family and Consumer Science (1 semester)
- Technology Education (1 semester)
- Music (1 semester)
- Physical Education
- Computer
- Band (Optional)
- Chorus (Optional)
Grade 8
- Reading
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Geography (1 semester)
- Family and Consumer Science (1 semester)
- Technology Education (1 semester)
- Health (1 semester)
- Physical Education
- Computer
- Band (Optional)
- Chorus (Optional)
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High (Grades 9-12) Marking System
93% - 100% (Excellent) A
85% - 92% (Above average) B
77% - 84% (Average) C
68% - 76% (Below average ) D
Below 68% (Failure) E
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Graduation Requirements
Students must satisfy the following areas to earn a diploma from the Mifflin County
School District.
A student must accumulate a total of at least 23 credits
to meet graduation requirements.
A student must successfully complete the following required
courses to meet graduation requirements:
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English |
Four Years |
4.0 Credits |
*2. |
Social Studies |
Four Years |
3.0 Credits |
3. |
Science |
Two Years |
2.0 Credits |
4. |
Biology |
One Year |
1.0 Credit |
*5. |
Mathematics |
Four Years |
4.0 Credits |
**6. |
Computer |
One Year |
0.5 Credit |
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Health |
Two Years |
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Health |
One Year |
0.5 Credit |
8. |
Fitness |
Four Years |
2.0 Credits |
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17.0 Credits |
9. |
Electives |
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6.0 Credits |
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TOTAL |
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23.0 Credits |
* If a student successfully completes course work at
Career and Technology Center in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, he/she will be exempt from taking
the senior year social studies and senior year math courses. |
- A student must successfully complete a GRADUATION PROJECT to meet graduation
requirements. This project, consisting of both oral and written components, will be graded
according to the approved rubric.
The purpose of the culminating project is to assure that students are able to apply,
analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge and
understanding.
To meet graduation requirements, the following classes must participate in an
extra-curricular activity, complete the activity, and have the advisor sign off.
| Classes |
Activity |
Years to
Complete |
| Class of
2009 and Beyond |
- Four
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At Least
one each year |
At least one
each year
STATE AND LOCAL REQUIRED CREDITS
Students not achieving 23 credits, including the required courses, and who do not complete a
graduation project will not be certified for graduation, nor will they participate in any
Baccalaureate or Commencement practices or ceremonies.
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District
Highlights |
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- Home and School (meets
monthly in the Library)
- Book Fair
- Playground Equipment
- Field Days
- Annual Yearbook for
Each student
- Fund Raising
Activities
- Spring Festival
- Supplemental
classroom money
- Room Parents
- Whole School Skating
Parties
- Buchanan Bucks Behavior
Support Program
- Outdoor School (5th
Grade)
- Optional Activities
- Ski Club (Grades 4, &
5)
- 4th & 5th Grade
Chorus
- 4th & 5th Grade Band
- Drama Club
- Field Trips at all grade
levels
- Educational School
Assemblies
- Blacktop and grass
playgrounds
- All Purpose Room
- Computer lab (30 Windows
based computers: LAN, WAN and
Internet access)
- Public Music Performances
- Public Band Concerts
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Staff Information |
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- Administration: Principal
- Secretary/Clerks
- Administrative
Secretary: 1
- Office Clerk: 1
- Library Clerk: 1
(shared)
- Classroom Teachers: 19
- Counselors: 1 (shared)
- Federal Programs
- Math: 2
- Reading: 2
- Reading Recovery: 1
- Itinerant Services
- Speech and Language
Therapy: 1 (shared)
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- Librarian: 1 (shared)
- Nurse: 1 (shared)
- School Psychologist: 1
(shared)
- Special Area
- Art: 1
- Music: 1
- Physical Education: 1
- Special Education
- Learning support: 1
- Gifted Support: 1
(shared)
- ParaProfessionals
- Varies to meet needs
of school
- Cafeteria: 4
- Custodial: 2
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