Montgomery County School Districts
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ABINGTON SD
Our Mission: Building upon the historical and culturally diverse roots of our community and its proud traditions, and recognizing the uniqueness of each student, the Abington School District promotes excellence as our standard and achievement as the result.
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BRYN ATHYN SD
The Bryn Athyn School District is an independent school district, bounded by Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland School Districts. Because of the small number of students attending public schools, schooling and educational services are contracted out to other school districts.
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CENTRAL MONTCO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Our programs at Central Montco Technical High School are designed for the college-bound student as well as those who intend to enter the workforce after graduation. Sixty-five percent of our students continue their education after high school at some of the finest colleges and technical schools in the country. In fact, many of our programs offer transcripted college credit for work completed while in high school.
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CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP SD
The Cheltenham School District serves a population of nearly 37,000 residents in a 9 square mile area. Like the Township, the School District is highly diverse with an ethnic student body population consisting of 50% African American, 38% Caucasian, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic, and 1% other races. The District operates four K-4 elementary schools, one 5-6 elementary school, one 7-8 middle school, and one high school, serving 4,499 students total. The District is fully inclusive and offers a wide range of Special Education services, including adaptive physical education. Mission Statement: Drawing on its cultural richness, creativity, and tradition of scholastic excellence, the School District of Cheltenham Township strives to nurture each child through a wealth of academic endeavors and community partnerships that provide the skills and vision needed to lead a productive and meaningful life beyond our classroom walls.
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COLONIAL SD
The mission of the Colonial School District, the vital educational force in the Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh community, is to graduate citizens who are able and committed to fulfilling their potential and maximizing their contribution to society. The district shall achieve this mission by working in partnership with the community to: provide learning experiences which instill common societal values; develop critical thinking skills; value human diversity; and prepare a generation of lifelong learners to inherit and lead our complex society.
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EASTERN CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
The mission of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology, a leader in technology and in developing innovative, responsive programs, is to equip all students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to select, enter and succeed in a career, and to anticipate and adapt to change by providing high-quality technical instruction and specialized services.
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HATBORO-HORSHAM SD
The School District of Hatboro-Horsham will prepare and challenge all students to excel academically and to develop social skills and creativity by providing exemplary and innovative programs through a supportive collaboration of educators, students, parents, and community. Our suburban Philadelphia school district of approximately 5000 students is a forward-thinking, progressive educational organization with a rich history of academic excellence that we will strive to exceed as we move into the future. All of our schools have received blue ribbon honors from both the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the United States Department of Education for demonstrating excellence in education. Our students consistently demonstrate high achievement and strong performance on standardized testing, and many of our graduates move on to post-secondary educational institutions. One of our most recent accomplishments was being awarded with a Pennsylvania Department of Education Classrooms for the Future Grant that will enhance computer access and technology integration in all our High School classes. Although we take great pride in our rich traditions and current accomplishments, our principals, teachers and staff members work diligently every day to improve and to provide programs that yield strong student performance and foster a caring environment. Our staff is committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all students, and we encourage parents to be involved.
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JENKINTOWN SD
The School District of Jenkintown is located in suburban Montgomery County, three miles north of Philadelphia. The population of the .58 square mile community is approximately 4,500. Our district houses two schools, Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown MIddle/High School with an enrollment of over 600 students in grades K-12. The School District of Jenkintown strives to provide all children with an education appropriate to their needs, interests, and abilities. Characteristics of the Jenkintown program are close relationships between students and staff, and many opportunities for student participation. In an effort to educate the whole person, the curricular and co-curricular activities focus on computation and communication skills, the use of modern technology, democratic values, and the foundations to create not only independent and critical thinkers, but also cooperative members of a team; and the formation of responsible citizenship in a changing society. Essential to the achievement of these goals are structures to ensure a highly competent administration, a well trained and caring faculty and staff, and responsible school board members. Of equal importance are the students, their supportive parents, and an informed community. It is our endeavor to create an educational climate in which students experience both success and challenge. We hope to instill the realization that learning is integral to growth and extend beyond the scope of the school district’s program.
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LOWER MERION SD
The Lower Merion School District (LMSD), located in Philadelphia's historic Main Line suburbs, serves the 62,000 residents of Lower Merion Township and the Borough of Narberth. Established as one of Pennsylvania's first public school districts in 1834, LMSD enjoys a rich tradition of achievement, innovation and community partnership and a longstanding reputation as one of the finest school systems in the United States. The District's six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools provide a challenging, multi-disciplinary academic program and dynamic, co-curricular experience to more than 7,300 students. Students are our reason for being. We create an environment designed to fulfill the individual learning needs and aspirations of each student. LMSD develops active partnerships at all levels of our learning community and values the individual contribution of each member. We view learning as a dynamic, innovative collaboration. Individuals learn best when their hearts, minds, and spirits are intimately engaged in the learning process. Enter to learn. Go forth to serve.
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LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SD
The School District of Lower Moreland is passionate about our charge to educate the children. We have carefully identified a dynamic instructional staff capable of implementing a rigorous curriculum, while addressing the individual needs and talents of all students. We maintain high academic standards and our students consistently score advanced or proficient in state mandated test. Our mission is to foster a program that prepares the child for life-long learning.
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MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL
Opened in 1969 as a Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed Approved Private School, Luther School provides an individualized educational program designed to meet the special education needs of emotionally disturbed students ages five through fourteen in grades K-8. While emotional support is a principal focus of the educational process, many students with social and emotional deficits struggle with related learning disabilities. Martin Luther School guides each student through an Individual Educational Plan, designed for his or her specific set of needs. The curriculum mirrors that of public schools. Each year a number of Luther School students are able to make sufficient behavioral and academic gains such that they transition back to public school. Students who continue to need the special education of Luther School may continue through the completion of eighth grade. In recent years Martin Luther School has experienced dramatic growth. Our school facilities accommodate up to 240 students in classrooms, a gymnasium, a library, a computer lab, an art room, a music room, tutorial areas, and several outdoor recreational areas. Martin Luther School is housed in Harrison Centre and Hess Centre.
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METHACTON SD
The Vision of the Methacton School District is to prepare graduates to thrive in an increasingly complex world and contribute as productive members of society. By offering a rigorous curriculum, we will: Foster adaptability, courage, independence, and common decency in a dynamic world that requires self-renewal; Create civic-minded individuals who practice responsible ethical and moral decision making with a broad understanding of their large-scale impact; Teach students how to process and prioritize mass volumes of information, balance technology with tradition and establish ambitious standards. The Methacton Mission: The Methacton School District, with its strong tradition of excellence, will challenge all students to achieve their greatest potential and create a vibrant community of learners who appreciate diversity and will lead and succeed in a dynamic global society. Learn, Lead, Succeed — Together
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY IU 23
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit provides a vast array of effective and efficient services that meet the educational and social service needs of Montgomery County’s 200-plus schools, including the 22 public school districts, more than 150 nonpublic schools, four career-technical schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit services are provided through nine divisions: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development; Human Resources; Technology and Information Services; Legislative Services and Grant Development; Financial and Management Services; Nonpublic School Services; PaTTAN; Special Education, and Communications. Mission: The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.
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NORRISTOWN AREA SD
The Norristown Area School District is quite a unique school district. We are comprised of three communities: East Norriton Township, West Norriton Township and the municipality of Norristown. Together the three communities are comprised of approximately 60,000 residents. In the Norristown Area School District there are approximately 1,000 employees. Six hundred district employees are teachers. Our student body is comprised of approximate 6,800 students in grades k-12. There are 11 schools: six elementary, three middle, one comprehensive high school and a much smaller high school that provides alternative programs for students. In addition, the Norristown Area High School partners with the Colonial and Upper Merion School Districts to operate the Central Montco Technical High School.
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NORTH MONTCO TECH CAREER CENTER
North Montco Technical Career Center offers 22 programs within eight cluster areas including: Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Engineering/Manufacturing, Floral Design/Landscaping, Health and Human Services, Power and Transportation, and Visual Arts. In addition, all North Montco Technical Career Center's technical programs are linked to opportunities for students in post-secondary education. Students are also able to earn state and national certifications relevant to their programs. All of this culminates into a more trained workforce. Key components to training in all our programs have focused on changes in technology within the program. Partnerships with business and industry, manufacturing and schools, have kept our programs state of the art to meet the demands of local employers. Our Mission: The North Montco Technical Career Center is dedicated to delivering technical and academic programs that meet the needs of our students and prospective employers. This will be accomplished through a perpetual improvement system that ensures stakeholders an educated, competent individual capable of contributing to the welfare of the community.
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NORTH PENN SD
NPSD is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles north of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. The district encompasses 42 square miles and has a total population of more than 95,000 residents. Our Mission: Working collaboratively, the North Penn School District will provide an effective, innovative, student-focused community of teaching and learning where students will: Become independent, adaptable, life-long learners who transfer understanding to new applications; Exhibit creative and critical thinking; Achieve at the proficient or greater level in all academic areas; Adapt to a changing technological world; and Transition from competent student to productive, responsible citizen of the global society.
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PATHWAY SCHOOL
The Pathway School is a non-profit, approved private school that provides educational and therapeutic services to young people with significant learning, social, emotional and executive functioning needs. Pathway’s programs are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education to serve students ages 10-21. The Pathway School serves students ages 10-21 in the Theraputic Academic Program and students ages 6-14 in the Emotional Support Program. At its founding in 1961, Pathway was one of the only schools in the greater Philadelphia area designed exclusively for the learning disabled child, and one of the first in the nation to unify the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, medicine, social work, and educational instruction. Since then, the Pathway School has quadrupled the size of its enrollment and staff, acquired its own 11-acre campus in Norristown, and solidified its reputation as a leader in innovative, quality programs and services for the learning disabled. Throughout all of this growth, the school's mission has remained the same: to build academic, social and life skills in students with special needs to promote their success and independence after Pathway.
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PENNSYLVANIA VIRTUAL CS
PA Virtual Charter School is a free public cyber charter school of choice chartered and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2001. The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School serves more than 3,400 students throughout Pennsylvania from Kindergarten through 12th grade in a home-based setting. In July 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Education renewed the school’s charter for five more years. The mission of PA Virtual is to provide Pennsylvania students with an excellent education, grounded in high academic standards, which will help them achieve their full academic and social potential. The vision of PA Virtual is to serve as an example of how a school’s parents, students, and teachers can reach the goal of achieving an excellent education through the effective use of technology. In concept, design, and delivery, PA Virtual strives to be a model of innovation and excellence.
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PERKIOMEN VALLEY SD
The Perkiomen Valley School District is one of the area’s premier school districts. We serve nearly 5,900 students in the communities of Collegeville, Lower Frederick, Perkiomen, Schwenksville, Skippack, and Trappe. The district has a total of seven schools: a high school (grades 9-12), two middle schools (grades 6-8); and four elementary schools (grades K-5). In addition, we have a partnership with the North Montco Career Technical Center and dual enrollment programs with Ursinus College and Montgomery County Community College. Our students are strong performers and high achievers who leave our schools prepared for success in post-secondary institutions and the work force. Through innovative educational programs, a highly-trained and deeply dedicated staff, and the support of our community, we offer students and families a world of opportunities. We provide not only a high-quality education, but we also allow opportunities for students to grow outside the classroom as well through a variety of extra- and co-curricular activities. Our schools, students, and staff members are active partners in the community through many volunteer projects and service organizations.
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POTTSGROVE SD
The Pottsgrove School District is a suburban school district that is located in western Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The district is comprised of three townships surrounding the Borough of Pottstown. They form a "horseshoe," starting with Lower Pottsgrove Township in the east and northeast, Upper Pottsgrove Township to the northwest, and West Pottsgrove Township to the west. The Schuylkill River, which flows from west to east toward the Delaware River, comprises two boundaries of the District, one to the west of Pottstown and the other to the east. The Pottsgrove School District consists of five schools. Two elementary schools grades K-2, one elementary school grades 3-5, one middle school grades 6-8, and one high school grades 9-12. The strengths of the District are strong community support for the schools, a dedicated staff, and an active student body. There is a high level of participation in a wide variety of co-curricular and extra curricular activities. The mission of the Pottsgrove School District is to educate and inspire all students to excel as productive, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners.
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POTTSTOWN SD
The Pottstown School District serves Pottstown ’s student population of 3,200 with quality learning opportunities. The District is comprised of nine buildings. The main Administration Building is located in close proximity to the downtown area. There is also an Administrative Annex in the north end of town. There are five elementary buildings: Barth, Edgewood , Franklin , Lincoln and Rupert. Each serves as a neighborhood learning center. A large campus with athletic playing fields and a stadium houses the two secondary schools. One, a traditional, but newly renovated Middle School located at one end of the campus, and the other, a more modernized four grade Senior High School with vocational facilities. It is The Mission of the Pottstown School District to inspire students to become responsible citizens in a dynamic and diverse world through quality teaching, family involvement, and community partnerships through responsible fiscal management. With daily attention to our mission, we will achieve our vision of "preparing every student by name for success at the next level."
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SOUDERTON AREA SD
The Souderton Area School District (SASD) includes an area of 49 square miles in Upper Montgomery County. It is the largest school district, in square miles, in the county. The district is situated midway between the cities of Allentown and Philadelphia. Due to its locale the district has the best of both worlds: proximity to the city, while in a semi-rural setting. Six municipalities are within the boundaries of the SASD: the two boroughs of Souderton and Telford and the four townships of Franconia, Lower Salford, Upper Salford and Salford. The population of the school district exceeded 43,109 according to the 2010 census. "The Mission of the Souderton Area School District is to prepare students to demonstrate competencies needed to contribute and to succeed in a changing world by building on a commitment to excellence and innovation, by working in partnership with family and community, and by assuring a quality education for all students in a safe and nurturing environment."
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SOUDERTON CS COLLABORATIVE
Founded in September 2000, SCSC is a learning environment that values and nurtures every child as an individual. Together, parents and faculty develop an individualized learning program to fully develop each child's potential. Parents, community members, and professionals are encouraged to interact with and learn from one another and to participate in the learning process, creating unique opportunities for each child to pursue personal interests. The mission of SCSC is to have all students leave performing at a proficient or higher level in all academic areas. The overall mission of the SCSC is to create an environment that will foster both learning and a commitment to life long learning, a learning center in which students, professional staff, parents, and community members are engaged in both their own learning and the learning of others. In this learning environment all children will be valued and each child's unique qualities will be appreciated and developed. As a concrete expression of this philosophy, home base for all children will be the general education classroom and everyone involved with the learning center, children and adults alike, will have an individualized education plan or individualized learning plan (IEP/ILP). The Souderton Charter School Collaborative is a learning environment that values and nurtures every child as an individual. Together, parents and faculty are developing an individualized learning program to fully develop each child's potential. Parents, community members and professionals are encouraged to interact with and learn from one another.
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SPRING-FORD AREA SD
District Mission Statement: The Spring-Ford Area School District, in cooperation with home and community, is committed to promoting academic excellence in a safe learning environment, recognizing the diverse needs of all students and empowering them to become lifelong learners and contributing citizens.
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP SD
The School District of Springfield Township is a small, public school district serving the Springfield Township, Montgomery County, PA community. We have one high school, one middle school, a grade 2-5 elementary school and a grade K-1 elementary school. Our small size, robust programs, and flexible staff are designed to adapt to meet the needs of each child, creating a atmosphere similar to a private school. We are proud of our high graduation rates, and almost all of our students pursue post secondary education. Staff members are caring and dedicated, and curricular offerings are rich. Our mission is to educate and develop all students as learners and citizens who are high-achieving, resilient and responsible in a changing global community.
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UPPER DUBLIN SD
The Upper Dublin School District is located in Upper Dublin Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The district comprises four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. It serves students in grades K-12. The mission of the School District of Upper Dublin is to provide a safe environment in which all students are respected, educated, encouraged, and challenged to become life-long learners within a global society.
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UPPER MERION AREA SD
The Upper Merion Area School District is home to six schools: four elementary buildings serving grades pre-K to 4, a middle school for students in grades 5-8 and a high school for grades 9-12. The mission of the Upper Merion Area School District is to inspire excellence...in every student, every day.
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UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SD
We are located in southeastern Pennsylvania, and serve the students of Willow Grove, Hatboro, and Huntingdon Valley. Our district includes an elementary campus that consists of the Primary School, (grades K-2) and the Intermediate School, (grades 3-5), the Middle School, (grades 6-8), and our High School (grades 9-12). Our present student population is approximately 3100 students. Our close knit community is proud to boast that generations of neighborhood families have passed through our school's doors. We pride ourselves in our curriculum and instructional delivery which has proven to be an ongoing success story and demonstrates our committment to continuing improvement in student achievement.
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UPPER PERKIOMEN SD
The Upper Perkiomen School District is proud of all four of the schools within the district--Hereford Elementary School, Marlborough Elementary School, Upper Perkiomen Middle School and Upper Perkiomen High School--are all nationally recognized as "Blue Ribbon Schools" by the U.S. Department of Education. With approximately 3,200 students and four schools, the Upper Perkiomen School District, which is situated in the Upper Perkiomen Valley (Pennsburg, Red Hill, East Greenville, Green Lane, Barto, and Sumneytown), Pennsylvania, tends to reflect the community which it operates in --small town atmosphere, test scores above the national average and the district's yearning to improve their students' education to the fullest degree.
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WESTERN MONTGOMERY CTC
The Mission of the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center is to prepare quality citizens for lifelong productivity in a challenging world by forming innovative partnerships among family, school and community. In addition to preparation for direct entry into the workforce, WMCTC students are prepared to enroll in college studies. Many two and four year institutions offer programs of study which complement the occupational and technical areas offered at WMCTC.
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WISSAHICKON SD
The Wissahickon School District, established in 1964, is located about 22 miles north of center city Philadelphia, in the heart of suburban Montgomery County. Students learn in five elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12). The professional staff is comprised of 388 full and part time certificated teachers, 254 of whom have Master’s degrees and 8 who hold Doctoral degrees. The mission of the Wissahickon School District, a community rich in diversity and committed to educational excellence, is to empower each student to excel to their fullest potential and contribute in full measure to the health, safety, welfare, and prosperity of our community.
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WORDSWORTH ACADEMY
Wordsworth Academy, an Approved Private School (APS), serves students ages 5 through 21 who have had difficulty achieving in a traditional classroom setting. The APS offers small class size and an array of specialized support services which enhance the learning experience and produce positive outcomes for students. In addition to our academic focus, Wordsworth recognizes that learning social skills is important for students. As such, we include a variety of social and recreational activities in each student’s schedule throughout the school year. Our program integrates the Pennsylvania State Standards and an intensive focus on the social and emotional needs of every student. Wordsworth also offers a wide-ranging vocational program to help students plan for their future. Our vocational classes include: Industrial Technology, Light Construction, Horticulture/Landscaping, Multi-Media Design and Culinary Arts. Students also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on training in hospitality, maintenance, child care, fitness, healthcare and retail.
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