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Shippensburg Area School District

Shippensburg Area School District
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Assessment Information

What is an assessment?

An assessment is a systematic process to measure or evaluate the characteristics or performance of individuals, programs, or other entities for purposes of drawing inferences.

What is the purpose of assessments?

The information gathered will assist in the design of learning environments which will help the students grow to their optimum developmental potential.

How will assessments be useful to our students?

The information obtained will be used to create or use curriculum appropriate for the students and aligned with the Pennsylvania Learning Standards, guide the design of instruction, the selection of materials, and assist in goal setting.

How will assessment information be useful to parents?

The information provided will inform families of appropriate expectations so that we can better work together to achieve the optimum potential development for each student.

What are the assessments for Pennsylvania?

The assessment system includes the Pennsylvania System on School Assessment (PSSA), the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA), the Pennsylvania Accountability System (PAS), the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS), the Keystone Exams, Classroom Diagnostic Tool (CDT), and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For more information please visit www.education.pa.gov.

What is the assessment policy for Shippensburg School District?

To view the policy, see the Quick Link on Curriculum site.

 

Quick Links

Assessments

  • Assessment Information
  • Assessment Policy
  • Assessment Dates

Curriculum

  • Curriculum Information
  • Curriculum Policy
  • Curriculum Maps

Cyber School

  • S.A.V.E. Handbook
  • Brochure – Blended & Hybrid

Home Education

  • Homeschool Packet
  • Home Education Program Policy
  • Home Education and Private Tutoring Guide
  • Affidavit – Elementary
  • Affidavit – Secondary

Title I

  • Overview
  • Family Involvement Policy
  • Family Involvement Policy – JBES
  • School-Family Compact – JBES
  • Right To Know Letter – JBES
  • Family Involvement Policy – NGES
  • School-Family Compact – NGES
  • Right To Know Letter – NGES
  • Family Involvement Policy – SAIS
  • School-Family Compact – SAIS
  • Right To Know Letter – SAIS

 


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Shippensburg Area School District

District Office
317 North Morris Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2700

Mission Statement

Our mission is to prepare all students to be productive citizens who:
  • Possess knowledge
  • Accept responsibility
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Succeed within a dynamic global society

Vision Statement

  • Pursuing Excellence
  • Building Character
  • Developing Relationships

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