"All Children are Champions at Annville-Cleona"
updated: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:15 AM
The district, with an enrollment of 1583 students, is comprised
of three elementary buildings and one combined middle and senior
high school. Major building and renovation projects have provided
the district with modern, well-equipped facilities designed to
meet current enrollment projections, safety standards and program
requirements. Special features housed in the various schools include
computerized library management in each building, the high school's
linkage to ACCESS PA, modern band and music facilities containing
a piano laboratory, a business computer laboratory, enlarged gymnasiums
in each building, up-to-date science facilities, a career resource
center, full internet access from every classroom, and long-distanced
satellite learning capabilities.
The elementary schools offer a wide variety of programs and activities
emphasizing the social, emotional and intellectual development
of the individual child. The mathematics curriculum focuses on
problem-solving experiences; the science curriculum uses the "hands-on"
discovery approach; the social studies program is a process curriculum
which develops thinking skills and interaction; and the language
arts program emphasizes process as well as product. Computer technology
is integrated into the subject areas and is introduced in kindergarten.
Parent teacher organizations are active and parents are encouraged
to become involved in the schools. The adult volunteer programs
enable volunteers to give their time to classroom and special
teachers, libraries and the publishing center.
The secondary curriculum is based on the belief that the educational
program should develop students' capabilities; stimulate students
to appreciate the accomplishments of others; help students understand
and respect all people, including those with varying backgrounds
and ideologies; and increase students' communication skills. To
achieve these goals, the district provides a wide and varied curriculum
designed to meet the needs of all children through the following
courses: vocational technical, business, general, and college
preparatory. The placement of students in an average year is 8%
vocational technical, 11% business, 59% college preparatory, and
22% general education. Curricular offerings are enhanced by the
use of state-of-the art computers, complete Internet access, a
satellite learning system to facilitate long-distance learning
for college credit, interactive laserdisc to simulate laboratory
activities and a keyboard lab to assist development of music skills.
Students in the high school grades have the opportunity to take classes at Lebanon
Valley College for enrichment and for credit. An extensive variety of extracurricular
activities is available at the secondary level, including interscholastic sports
teams, drama and musical productions, band, chorus, clubs and councils which
foster leadership, cooperation and responsibility in students. At the elementary
level, students can participate in intramurals, instrumental music and band.
Annville-Cleona School District employs nine administrators.
All instructional administrators possess a master's degree or
doctorate degree and have an average of 20 years of experience
in education. District professional staff numbers 125 teachers
and specialists. All are fully certified and have an average of
10 years of experience. Approximately 50% of the teachers have
earned master's degrees or equivalencies and are continuing graduate
studies. Noncertified personnel total 45 in the areas of secretarial
services, building maintenance, monitors and aides. The district
also opeates its own transportation system, with 17 part-time
bus drivers and one mechanic.
Annville-Cleona School District is situated in Lebanon County
in the scenic Lebanon Valley of southcentral Pennsylvania. The
school district encompasses an area of 39.4 square miles and consists
of the townships of North Annville and South Annville, the town
of Annville and the borough of Cleona. The community is located
approximately 45 minutes from Harrisburg, the state capital, and
15 minutes from the resort town of Hershey. Within convenient
driving distance are major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington, D.C.
Due to the appeal of its scenic location and access to major highways,
the area is experiencing growth in residential development. Shopping
areas, health facilities and churches of many denominations provide
residents with basic services. Annville is the home of Lebanon
Valley College, and the community uses the programs and services
available on campus. Proximity to Hershey Park Arena and Stadium,
as well as the Hershey and Harrisburg areas, provides year-round
cultural, athletic, entertainment and recreational activities.
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