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Susquehanna Township High highlights Keystone gains, MTSS/PBIS work and expanded college/CTE partnerships
Summary
School leaders told the board the high school posted large winter Keystone pass-rate gains after targeted interventions and described progress toward Tier 3 MTSS recognition, expanded AP/college-in-the-classroom offerings, and partnerships that give students early college and career experiences.
School leaders told the Susquehanna Township School District board that targeted interventions produced measurable gains on winter Keystone exams and described schoolwide behavior and academic initiatives they plan to sustain.
Dr. Archer said the high school's winter Keystone pass-rate increases included algebra rising from 7.4% to 28.6%, biology from 6.7% to 20%, and literature from 9.4% to 43.5%. "We're really excited to highlight that," Dr. Archer said, attributing gains to data-driven intervention groups, advisory-period supports and new instructional practices intended to move students from growth to proficiency.
Assistant Principal Jess outlined expanded advanced-placement and college-in-the-classroom offerings and noted partnerships with Harrisburg University for college-level courses. School staff described strategies to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, add morning advisory interventions and run Keystone-specific targeted groups during advisory periods.
The MTSS/PBIS team described schoolwide restorative and recognition practices: an honors breakfast for high-achieving students, a fall festival to celebrate positive behavior, and an initiative to pursue Tier 3 recognition in the state's MTSS system. Staff said monthly behavior incidents have been declining as a result of these efforts.
Student speaker Samuel Lu described how clubs and athletics helped him integrate after moving from Nigeria and cited Best Buddies as a major opportunity. Parent Allison Johnson praised the district's academic options and full-day kindergarten. Administrators also highlighted upcoming events including the senior carnival and graduation.
School leaders answered a board question quantifying honors-breakfast participation (about 400 students) and explained that state testing standards are being updated, which affects some reported metrics.
District administrators said they will continue the MTSS work, monitor Keystone progress and coordinate college partnerships to increase dual-enrollment opportunities for students.
