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Academics
Gifted Education & Special Education
In accordance with the Board's philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, the district shall provide gifted education services and programs designed to meet the individual educational needs of identified students- see Policy 114.
The district shall offer each student with a disability education programs and services that appropriately meet the student's needs for educational, instructional, transitional and related services. A student who requires special education shall receive programs and services according to an individualized education program (IEP). The IEP shall provide access to the district's general curriculum and participation in state and local assessments, including supplemental aids and services that permit the student to be educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, with non-disabled peers. The district shall provide a continuum of placement options to appropriately meet the needs of students with disabilities- see Policy 113.
Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA)
Exeter Township School District will administer the PSSAs in the spring to 3rd and 4th grade students.
- MEETING (M): The student is consistently meeting quarterly progress in reaching the end of the year grade-level learning goals/standards.
- PROGRESSING (P): The student is progressing, but is inconsistent in meeting quarterly progress in reaching the end of the year grade-level learning goals/standards.
- NEEDS IMPROVEMENT (N): The student needs improvement and is struggling to meet quarterly
progress in reaching the end of the year grade-level learning goals/standards.
The Board recognizes its responsibility for the collection, retention, disclosure and protection of student records. The Board also recognizes the legal requirement to maintain the confidentiality of student records and prohibits the unauthorized access, reproduction, and/or disclosure of student education records and personally identifiable information from such records. The Board shall adopt a comprehensive plan for the collection, maintenance and dissemination of student education records that complies with federal and state laws and regulations and state guidelines. Copies of the adopted student records plan shall be maintained by the district and revised as required by changes in federal or state law and regulations. Copies of the student records plan shall be submitted to the Department of Education, upon request. See Policy 216.