Sylvan Heights Science Charter School
| Sylvan Heights Science Charter School | |
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| Address | |
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915 South 13th Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County 17104 United States |
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| Type | Public Charter School |
| Founded | initially approved July 1998, charter renewed July 2008 |
| Opened | July 1998 |
| School board | locally selected trustee members |
| Oversight | Harrisburg School District, Pennsylvania Department of Education |
| Chief Executive Officer |
Mr. Timothy S Hess (2015) |
| Staff | 19 non teaching staff (2014) |
| Faculty |
15 teachers (2014) 14 teachers (2011) |
| Grades | K-4 (2014) |
| Age | 5 years to 10 years old |
| Pupils |
217 pupils (2015-16) |
| • Kindergarten | 44 (2012), 44 (2010) |
| • Grade 1 | 44 (2012), 44 (2010) |
| • Grade 2 | 45 (2012), 45 (2010) |
| • Grade 3 | 43 (2012), 43 (2010) |
| • Grade 4 | 42 (2012), 43 (2010) |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2,351,000 (2013) |
| Tuition | set by PDE based on student's home district |
| Communities served | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Waiting list | 396 pupils on waiting list for admission (2012) |
| Website | http://www.shscs.org |
Mr. Timothy S Hess (2015)
15 teachers (2014)
217 pupils (2015-16)
216 pupils (2014-15),
218 pupils (2012-13)
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is a small, urban, public charter school located at 915 South 13th Street, Harrisburg. It is one of four public charter schools operating in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The school is a federally designated Title I school. Students are required to wear uniforms. The school focuses on a science-driven interdisciplinary program which highlights discovery and creativity activities. In 2011, Sylvan Heights Science Charter School offered after-school tutoring and a five-week summer school.
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School has a Family Advisory Committee which meets each month. The Committee serves as a liaison between the families and the school; assists with public relations and publicity; and leads the in-school fundraising efforts. Each family is expected to volunteer at least 15 hours of service to the school a year.
In 2015, Sylvan Heights Science Charter School's enrollment was 217 pupils in grades kindergarten through 4th, with 82.95% of pupils receiving a federal free or reduced-price meals due to family poverty. Additionally, 11.5% of the pupils receive special education services, while none of the pupils are identified as gifted. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated highly qualified under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The school provides full-day kindergarten. The school is a federally designated Title I school.
In 2014, Sylvan Heights Science Charter School provided grades kindergarten through 4th grade, with 86.5% of pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. The school employed 14 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Additionally, 11% of the pupils receive special education services and none of the pupils were identified as gifted. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the school's teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The school employs 24 professionals including: a school nurse, 13 teachers, a reading teacher, and a special education specialist and several administrators. Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 provides a Speech/Language therapist as needed.
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