In the summer of 2000, the proposed Pennsylvania Science and Technology Academic Standards were used to develop this set of K-12 benchmarks. Using the information gleaned from these documents, draft benchmarks were "back-mapped" from the Pennsylvania proposed standards. Although the following documents have been through several revisions and edits, they are considered a work in progress. It should be noted that these documents are only one conceptualization of how Pennsylvania's Proposed Standards could be distributed across the K-12 grade levels.
Language Arts Grades K - 12 |
Math Grades K - 12 |
Science and Technology Grades K - 12 |
The Brandywine Heights Area School District participates in the No Child Left Behind Federal Programs Title I initiative. District-Topton Elementary, Longswamp Elementary and Brandywine Heights Middle School are identified schools that receive Title I services. Reading help is offered to students in grades K-6.
All students receiving additional support must qualify through teacher recommendation and district screening assessments. After students are identified, our Reading Specialists use individual or small group sessions both in class and as a pull-out program for instruction.
The school sets a goal for academic progress obtained by the students that will be measured through yearly assessments. Students are successful when they fall into the proficient range of achievement. As required by law, all our professionals working in the Title I Program are Highly Qualified teachers. They hold a degree, have Pennsylvania Certification, and have shown competency in their subject area. As required by law, parents will participate in their child’s Title I instruction. Planning, working at the home, evaluation and meetings will take place for parent input.
Overall, the district is pleased with the success rate of our students and in the services that are being provided in the educational program. Please direct any questions about the Title I Program to the Office of Curriculum & Instruction at 610-682-5113.