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Strategic Plan 2015 – 2018
District Profile
Demographics
130 Berlin Rd
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717)624-2157
Superintendent: Russell Greenholt
Director of Special Education: Janet Trimmer
Planning Process
Strategic Planning Process
The strategic planning process for the Conewago Valley School District began with an overview to the Administrative Team of all the necessary components to be included in the final strategic plan. Building principals and other district office administrators served on the steering committee. The Board of School Directors was given an overview in September 2013 of the expectations of the strategic planning for the school district. The teacher’s association, support staff, student council, local business organizations, parent groups and the school board had representatives on the steering committee.
The introductory meeting of the steering committee was held on January 8, 2014. At this meeting, the members were divided into four groups to analyze the results of the parent survey by brainstorming strengths and challenges of the school district. Dates for three additional meetings were set. The March 5, 2014 meeting was devoted to the creation of the mission, vision, and belief statements. The April 22, 2014 committee meeting was used to review the work completed by the reading, math, science, and professional development committee. Techniques to improve communication to parents and the community were also formulated. Graduation requirements, student services and technology were discussed during the June 12, 2014 committee meeting.
The Assistant Superintendent convened the Professional Development Committee on April 7, 2014 to design a needs assessment survey for the professional staff, analyze the results, and plan future professional development activities. This committee also reviewed and provided input for the Adams County Induction Program. The Supervisor of Special Education created a committee with teachers and parents to generate the Special Education Plan.
Each committee worked on their subsections with regular updates provided to the Steering Committee, Administrative Team, and Board of Education. All plans were coordinated and written to reflect the school district’s newly designed mission, vision and belief statements with the overall focus on student achievement. The plan addressed the needs of all students so that each student demonstrates proficiency.
The strategic plan was presented in its totality to the Board of School Directors on October 13, 2014 and was officially approved by the Board of School Directors at the November 10, 2014 board meeting.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Conewago Valley School District promotes individual and collaborative excellence enabling students to become competent, confident, and creative builders of the future.
Vision Statement
Vision Statement
Conewago Valley School District empowers students.
Shared Values
Belief Statements
We Believe:
Educational Community
Educational Community
Conewago Valley School District is located in south central Pennsylvania at the north central tip of Adams County. The District with a total of 70 square miles, is located between three major areas: Harrisburg, the state capital on the northeast; Gettysburg, to the southwest; and Maryland, a major contributor to the increase of our student population to the southeast. The major population centers of the school district are Oxford Township, a community of approximately 5,000 people and Conewago Township, a community of approximately 6,000 people. The school district is comprised of 11 municipalities. They are Abbottstown Borough, Berwick Township, Bonneauville Borough, Conewago Township, Hamilton Township, McSherrystown Borough, Mount Pleasant Township, New Oxford Borough, Oxford Township, Straban Township, and Tyrone Township.
Conewago Valley School District operates five educational facilities organized on a K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12 plan. The District completed the construction of additions to both elementary buildings to accommodate Full Day Kindergarten in the fall of 2011. The enrollment in the district is no longer increasing. The feasibility study completed a few years ago will be utilized once the economy improves and building within the district increases. The five school buildings include a comprehensive high school, a middle school, an intermediate school and two elementary schools. The district is divided into two attendance areas for elementary enrollment. The elementary buildings are Conewago Township Elementary and New Oxford Elementary. Four of the schools are located in the New Oxford Area. Conewago Township Elementary is located in McSherrystown, approximately 12 miles from the other buildings. The current district enrollment is 3,795. The building enrollments for 2014-2015 school year are Conewago Township Elementary -520, New Oxford Elementary - 608, Conewago Valley Intermediate - 836, New Oxford Middle School - 591, and New Oxford High School - 1240.
The school district employs 575 individuals including 14 administrators, 261 faculty members, 150 instructional aides/paraprofessionals, and 150 support staff. The District encourages the professional staff to continue their own professional development through college courses, independent studies, book discussion groups, attendance at conferences and workshops, and professional learning communities. 60 % of the professional staff has earned advanced degrees. The curriculum is comprehensive, providing students with an education in the arts, business education, computer education, English, family and consumer sciences, foreign languages, health, language arts, mathematics, physical education, the sciences, and social studies. A full-day kindergarten program for all students was implemented for the 2011-12 school year. Block scheduling has been in place at the high school since 2005. Advanced placement courses, internships, job shadowing, and college courses are available for high school students. Seniors may participate in a diversified occupation work experience. Counseling services, gifted education, and a full range of special education services are available at all levels.
Alternative education programs are available to secondary students through the school-based HOPE program, York County High School Adams-Hanover Satellite Campus, and Lincoln Intermediate Unit.With these opportunities for more secondary students to be successful, Conewago Valley School District can report a positive graduation rate of 90%.
Co-Curricular offerings provide a comprehensive program of inter-scholastic and recreational sports for boys and girls. The athletic facilities are exemplary and are shared with many community athletic organizations. Many students participate in multiple activities, including music organizations, such as band, chorus, and orchestra; drama opportunities; school yearbook and newspaper; a variety of clubs, service organizations, and booster groups. New Oxford High School has active chapters of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, FFA, and FBLA.
Planning Committee
Core Foundations
Assurances
Needs Assessment
Demographics
130 Berlin Rd
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717)624-2157
Superintendent: Russell Greenholt
Director of Special Education: Janet Trimmer
Planning Process
Strategic Planning Process
The strategic planning process for the Conewago Valley School District began with an overview to the Administrative Team of all the necessary components to be included in the final strategic plan. Building principals and other district office administrators served on the steering committee. The Board of School Directors was given an overview in September 2013 of the expectations of the strategic planning for the school district. The teacher’s association, support staff, student council, local business organizations, parent groups and the school board had representatives on the steering committee.
The introductory meeting of the steering committee was held on January 8, 2014. At this meeting, the members were divided into four groups to analyze the results of the parent survey by brainstorming strengths and challenges of the school district. Dates for three additional meetings were set. The March 5, 2014 meeting was devoted to the creation of the mission, vision, and belief statements. The April 22, 2014 committee meeting was used to review the work completed by the reading, math, science, and professional development committee. Techniques to improve communication to parents and the community were also formulated. Graduation requirements, student services and technology were discussed during the June 12, 2014 committee meeting.
The Assistant Superintendent convened the Professional Development Committee on April 7, 2014 to design a needs assessment survey for the professional staff, analyze the results, and plan future professional development activities. This committee also reviewed and provided input for the Adams County Induction Program. The Supervisor of Special Education created a committee with teachers and parents to generate the Special Education Plan.
Each committee worked on their subsections with regular updates provided to the Steering Committee, Administrative Team, and Board of Education. All plans were coordinated and written to reflect the school district’s newly designed mission, vision and belief statements with the overall focus on student achievement. The plan addressed the needs of all students so that each student demonstrates proficiency.
The strategic plan was presented in its totality to the Board of School Directors on October 13, 2014 and was officially approved by the Board of School Directors at the November 10, 2014 board meeting.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Conewago Valley School District promotes individual and collaborative excellence enabling students to become competent, confident, and creative builders of the future.
Vision Statement
Vision Statement
Conewago Valley School District empowers students.
Shared Values
Belief Statements
We Believe:
- All students can grow academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.
- All students deserve a safe learning environment. All students have the greatest opportunity to learn in a safe environment.
- All students should be challenged and accept ownership of learning in order to reach their full potential.
- All students should learn the value of collaboration and competition
- All students will be given a variety of opportunities to assist them in becoming well-rounded individuals.
- All students are responsible for determining their own future with the support of family, community and educators.
- Making learning relevant is the key to engagement.
- Our educational programs provide opportunities for students to be an asset to their school and community.
- Our educational programs provide authentic opportunities to develop basic skills, life-skills, critical thinking skills, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
- Quality education promotes life-long learners. leading to new knowledge and personal growth
- Excellence in education depends on continuous evaluation of curriculum, development of staff, and quality facilities.
- CVSD is a community of respect where each person has intrinsic worth and therefore must be accepted and treated with dignity.
Educational Community
Educational Community
Conewago Valley School District is located in south central Pennsylvania at the north central tip of Adams County. The District with a total of 70 square miles, is located between three major areas: Harrisburg, the state capital on the northeast; Gettysburg, to the southwest; and Maryland, a major contributor to the increase of our student population to the southeast. The major population centers of the school district are Oxford Township, a community of approximately 5,000 people and Conewago Township, a community of approximately 6,000 people. The school district is comprised of 11 municipalities. They are Abbottstown Borough, Berwick Township, Bonneauville Borough, Conewago Township, Hamilton Township, McSherrystown Borough, Mount Pleasant Township, New Oxford Borough, Oxford Township, Straban Township, and Tyrone Township.
Conewago Valley School District operates five educational facilities organized on a K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12 plan. The District completed the construction of additions to both elementary buildings to accommodate Full Day Kindergarten in the fall of 2011. The enrollment in the district is no longer increasing. The feasibility study completed a few years ago will be utilized once the economy improves and building within the district increases. The five school buildings include a comprehensive high school, a middle school, an intermediate school and two elementary schools. The district is divided into two attendance areas for elementary enrollment. The elementary buildings are Conewago Township Elementary and New Oxford Elementary. Four of the schools are located in the New Oxford Area. Conewago Township Elementary is located in McSherrystown, approximately 12 miles from the other buildings. The current district enrollment is 3,795. The building enrollments for 2014-2015 school year are Conewago Township Elementary -520, New Oxford Elementary - 608, Conewago Valley Intermediate - 836, New Oxford Middle School - 591, and New Oxford High School - 1240.
The school district employs 575 individuals including 14 administrators, 261 faculty members, 150 instructional aides/paraprofessionals, and 150 support staff. The District encourages the professional staff to continue their own professional development through college courses, independent studies, book discussion groups, attendance at conferences and workshops, and professional learning communities. 60 % of the professional staff has earned advanced degrees. The curriculum is comprehensive, providing students with an education in the arts, business education, computer education, English, family and consumer sciences, foreign languages, health, language arts, mathematics, physical education, the sciences, and social studies. A full-day kindergarten program for all students was implemented for the 2011-12 school year. Block scheduling has been in place at the high school since 2005. Advanced placement courses, internships, job shadowing, and college courses are available for high school students. Seniors may participate in a diversified occupation work experience. Counseling services, gifted education, and a full range of special education services are available at all levels.
Alternative education programs are available to secondary students through the school-based HOPE program, York County High School Adams-Hanover Satellite Campus, and Lincoln Intermediate Unit.With these opportunities for more secondary students to be successful, Conewago Valley School District can report a positive graduation rate of 90%.
Co-Curricular offerings provide a comprehensive program of inter-scholastic and recreational sports for boys and girls. The athletic facilities are exemplary and are shared with many community athletic organizations. Many students participate in multiple activities, including music organizations, such as band, chorus, and orchestra; drama opportunities; school yearbook and newspaper; a variety of clubs, service organizations, and booster groups. New Oxford High School has active chapters of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, FFA, and FBLA.
Planning Committee
Core Foundations
- Standards
- Curriculum
- Instruction
- Assessments
- Safe and Supportive Services
- Materials and Resources
- Professional Education
- Special Education
Assurances
Needs Assessment
- Analyze Data
- Analyze Systems
