JOHNSONBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL
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Parent Request to Preview Test Protocol
When a parent requests to preview a state assessment, the principal will establish a mutual time for the review of the materials. The principal will be present while the parent previews the exam. The parent must sign the confidentiality agreement prior to previewing the exam. They may not video or take pictures of the exam. The parent may not copy or take notes while previewing the exam. If a parent wishes to request religious exemption after reviewing the exam, they must put a request in writing to the Superintendent of Schools.
The Superintendent of Schools will make an announcement at a school board meeting each year explaining the protocol. The protocol will be send home with all students. It will also be posted on the school district website.
JAHS Earns Dual AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Recognized for Closing the Gender Gap in Computer Science A & Computer Science Principles
Johnsonburg, PA –The Johnsonburg Area High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded young women’s access to AP computer science courses.
Out of the 20,000 institutions that offer AP courses, 818 achieved this important result during the 2018-2019 school year—nearly 20% more than the 685 schools recognized last year. In 2019, JAHS was one of only 36 to be recognized for closing the gender gap in both AP computer science courses.
“We’re proud to see the creativity, commitment, and enthusiasm our female students have demonstrated in their study of AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles,” said Ray Kelly, Principal of the Johnsonburg Area High School. “As educators and administrators, we believe a STEM education plays a critical role in fostering a lifelong relationship with learning, setting our female students on a path to success in a 21st century workforce. Kudos to instructor Mrs. Stefanie Morrison for being a driving force behind this.”
Schools receiving the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have achieved either 50% or higher female representation in either or both of the AP computer science courses, or the percentage of female computer science examinees meets or exceeds that of the school’s female population.
Johnsonburg Area High School is empowering young women to see themselves as creators, innovators, and problem-solvers,” said Stefanie Sanford, College Board global policy chief. “We hope to see even more high schools inspire female students to harness the potential of an AP computer science education.”
The introduction of AP Computer Science Principles in 2016 was the largest course launch in AP Program history. In 2019, nearly 100,000 students took the AP CSP exam, more than doubling participation in three years. After completing AP CSP, many female students choose to go on and take AP CSA. In five years, the number of female AP CSA exam-takers has increased by nearly 60%.
Providing female students with access to computer science courses is necessary to ensuring gender parity in high-paying technology jobs and to drive innovation, creativity, and competition. A 2014 Google study found that women are more likely to pursue computer science if they are given the opportunity to explore it in high school.
The Critical Role of Encouragement and Exposure
Community Service Opportunities
1.. Johnsonburg Fire Dept. Monthly Dinner- 3rd Tuesday of each Month.
**Reminder- All Community Service hours must be pre-approved and turned in within 2 weeks of the last date it was performed. If you have any questions on whether an act would be approved as community service, please check with the office.
Any work done for a business (for profit), even if you were not paid, does NOT count as community service.
