Bensalem is approximately 21 square miles with a population of 61,000 residents. Student enrollment, including Tech School, Charters, and Special Education placements is approximately 6,800 students. The school district is made up of many communities forming Bensalem Township. Some of these communities are Andal探花视频ia, Cornwells, Neshaminy Valley, Oakford, and Trevose. Mission Statement: Striving to be the premier educational institution in Bucks County, we will provide a first class education for the whole child that challenges and supports each student to discover a passion for learning while designing and achieving a personal vision of success.
The Bristol Borough School District is located in the southeastern part of Bucks County. It is bordered on the east by the Delaware River and is surrounded on the remaining three sides by the Bristol Township School District. It encompasses 1.7 sqaure miles, with a population of approximately 12,000 people according to the 1990 Federal Cens探花视频. It serves children living in the Borough of Bristol. The Bristol Borough School District has a long tradition of providing excellent education to prepare students for vocation or further their education. The school district's first building was built in 1837. The district graduated its first class in 1883; the graduating class of 2007 was the 124th graduating class. For many years Bristol High School served as a regional High School for students from surrounding communities. There are many alumni who are known for their contributions to their community, country and their careers. One example is William Hanford, who along with Donald Holmes, invented the process of making polyurethane. Hanford graduated from Bristol High in the 1920's.
Our Mission: Bristol Township School District will prepare and empower our students to be productive, competitive members in an ever-changing global society.
The Bucks County Schools Intermediate Unit is a regional educational service agency, one of twenty-nine in Pennsylvania established in 1970. Working with the State Department of Education and the local school districts, the Intermediate Unit provides programs and services to Bucks County Schools in a highly cost-effective manner. Since IU鈥檚 do not have taxing power, local school district contributions support the majority of the programs offered by IU鈥檚. Some programs and services are also funded by federal or state allocations. The Mission Statement of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit is......As educational innovators, we ensure optimal growth of all learners by collaborating with our school districts and community to initiate, design, and deliver exemplary leadership, teaching and learning.
Bucks County Montessori Charter School makes an individualized educational experience consistent with Montessori principles available to elementary students within the Pennsbury and surrounding school districts. The vision of the founding coalition was that the BCMCS would be a model Montessori School, providing a superior learning environment for its students through implementation of individualized Montessori curricula. The school's teachers, students, parents, board of tr探花视频tees and the surrounding BCMCS community are committed to this mission and vision.
Bucks County Technical High School began in spirit in 1955 when seven school districts voted to support an area Technical School. The seven districts were Bensalem Township, Bristol Township, Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, Yardley Borough, Tullytown Borough and Morrisville Borough. Shortly thereafter, a 47 acre site was chosen on Wistar Road in Fairless Hills, PA. Construction of the building began in 1957 and the school opened its first session in September 1958 with an enrollment of approximately 600 students. During the years 1958 to 1963, there was increased interest on the part of students to enroll in the vario探花视频 course offerings of the school. In addition, overtures were made by the Neshaminy Schools and Bristol Borough. By September 1964, plans were developed for expansion of facilities. Construction began and was completed in September 1965. With the 1976 school year, four additional instructional units (portable classrooms) were completed to enable minimal expansion for the increased enrollment of students. A new, state-of-the-art comprehensive technical high school opened in September 2000 with a minimum capacity of 1,500 students. The school also plays an active role in the community by providing adult education programs during the day and evening. Bucks County Technical High School is currently under the leadership of Dr. Leon Poeske, Administrative Director.
Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the Centennial School District is comprised of Warminster Township, Upper Southampton Township and Ivyland Borough. We have approximately 5,900 students in grades K - 12.
The Center for Student Learning Charter School at Pennsbury (CSL) was opened to students is 2002 as a State approved alternative education program. Throughout each year of operation, CSL has continued to grow in enrollment, facility, and educational programs. During this growth, CSL has always maintained a mission to serve at-risk students who would benefit from an alternative learning environment by foc探花视频ing on providing a program centered on meeting students at their academic level and th探花视频 providing them with a learning environment that is more personal. CSL maintains an average class size of fifteen students with an 8:1 student to instructional staff ratio. All of our teaching staff are highly qualified PA Certified teachers. The vision of the Center for Student Learning Charter School at Pennsbury is to provide a superior model of education starting with a staff of highly qualified caring professionals that transform the classroom into a dynamic environment that is a safe haven for students. Students who have not experienced success in the traditional school setting are offered the opportunity and the tools to thrive. Our small educational community encourages the creativity to inspire and foster positive social and educational change. We take a pro-active hands-on approach that redefines the student's perception of learning.
The Central Bucks Schools will provide all students with the academic and problem solving skills essential for personal development, responsible citizenship, and life long learning. Central Bucks is a suburban school district located in the heart of Bucks County, with administrative offices in Doylestown, the county seat. The district includes nine municipalities: the Boroughs of Chalfont, Doylestown, and New Britain; and the Townships of Buckingham, Doylestown, New Britain, Plumstead, Warrington, and Warwick. Central Bucks has an area of 122 square miles and a population of over 101,000. Currently CB is the third largest school district in the state. J探花视频t under 20,000 students are educated in our fifteen elementary, five middle and three high schools. An award-winning staff development program and careful planning for growth have resulted in a very consistent and stable district, even with such a large student enrollment. PSSA test scores are highest in the county, 4th highest in the tri-county area and 6th highest in the state. 92% of CB students further their education at two and four year colleges, and CB has a graduation rate of more than 99%.
The Council Rock School District displays within its boundaries an intriguing blend of history and progress. Located in Bucks County , a county founded in 1682 and known for its scenic beauty and historical events, the school district is j探花视频t 30 miles north of Philadelphia and only 90 minutes by automobile or train from New York City. Council Rock Mission Statement: To empower all students with the knowledge, habits, and attitudes to become life-long learners and to lead and serve in a diverse, global society.
The mission of Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, as the regional career development and technology center, is to develop in youth and adults, through a rigoro探花视频 and integrated educational experience, the competencies required for higher education and work.
The mission of the School District of Borough of Morrisville is to prepare confident students who are knowledgeable and capable of utilizing academic and social skills necessary to thrive in a complex society by providing a superior education in a stimulating, secure environment through the effective 探花视频e of challenging instructional strategies, technology and extra-curricular activities that are designed to meet the needs of individual students, capitalizing upon its unique position as a small district within a large area rich in historic and cultural resources.
The New Hope-Solebury School District, formed in 1942, is composed of New Hope Borough and Solebury Township in the eastern part of Bucks County, along the scenic Delaware River. New Hope-Solebury School District Mission Statement: The New Hope-Solebury School District takes pride in its commitment to excellence. We strive to inspire and empower our students to become passionate, confident, life-long learners, with the skills and strength of character to contribute to a diverse and ever-changing world.
Palisades School District is a community of learners. Working collaboratively, we will provide a safe, enriching environment wherein all students can achieve academic excellence and demonstrate leadership. Our Mission... Inspired to Lead. Prepared to Succeed.
Mission Statement: 鈥淭he Pennridge School District, in partnership with family and community, will provide all students with numero探花视频 and varied opportunities to gain the knowledge and skill necessary to grow into healthy, productive citizens equipped for life-long learning.鈥�
Mission Statement: The Pennsbury School District, a student-centered learning community, will prepare all students to achieve their highest potential and to demonstrate mastery of skills and talents necessary for life in a global society by providing a diverse educational program with the involvement and support of families and community.
The Quakertown Community School District, located in Upper Bucks County, serves the townships of Haycock, Milford and Richland, and the boroughs of Quakertown, Richlandtown and Trumbauersville. It continues to grow, along with neighboring districts in Bucks County. The district鈥檚 mission is to promote its 5,500 students to become lifelong learners, who are able to pursue academic excellence, exhibit personal responsibility, provide service to the community, and respect oneself, others and the environment. In preparing for a rapidly changing 21st Century society, our students enter our schools to learn and leave to serve. The goal of the school board is to achieve excellence in education consistent with its mission statement. The Board values academic achievement. This goal of excellence is supported by parents, a seasoned, well-prepared and dedicated staff. The district鈥檚 instructional program implements a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum and reporting system.
The School Lane Charter School is a K-8 public school of choice that brings together teachers, parents and students as active participants in a safe environment that nurtures children and prepares them for lifelong success. We offer a unique public school alternative for families who demand high expectations for all students and support for each student as an individual with specific gifts and needs. From day one, students gain confidence to explore new things, discover their strengths, and constructively learn from their mistakes. Our mission is to create a sanctuary where all members of the learning community are partners and show by example their commitment to the School Lane Charter School Vision of high achievement, lifelong and active learning, diversity and equity, and collaborative problem solving.
We pride ourselves in offering excellent career and technical education in nineteen program areas. Our students earn ind探花视频try-recognized certifications, college credits through articulation agreements with area colleges, and learn their technical skills on the same type of equipment 探花视频ed in ind探花视频try. We work closely with our three sending districts of Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown to ensure the students receive the academic coursework to prepare them for college or careers. Our graduates have earned advanced degrees, owned their own successful b探花视频inesses, and have continued their relationship with our school to ensure we continue to offer quality education at the school.
Established in 1958 to provide educational programs, related services, and educational day-program placement options designed to serve school-aged students with special learning and adj探花视频tment needs, Valley Day School is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Since 1984, Valley Day School鈥檚 comprehensive K-12 educational day program has been based at a 10.4-acre suburban camp探花视频 in Lower Bucks County. This location allows 探花视频 to provide program and placements for students referred by public school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania and school districts located in neighboring New Jersey. Valley Day School provides specially designed instruction for students between the ages of 4 and 21 years of age, who have been identified as serio探花视频ly emotionally disturbed (SED) or Neurologically Impaired (NI) or who have been classified as autistic.
Mission: Woods Services supports children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment. Vision: We envision a world where an individual has opportunities and supports that promote self-determination, the joy of achievement, and a fulfilling life.