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2008-2009
AASD Child Enrollment


~ AASD Job Opportunities ~

On-going applications being taken for:

Substitutes - all areas

Special Education Certified - for hourly work w/Special Education students

AASD is able to pursue emergency certification for individuals
possessing a Bachelor's Degree in any academic area!

Non-Instructional Vacancies

Federal Programs - Non-Instructional Vacancies
Part-Time Nursing Positions - RN or LPN

Altoona Area Junior High School


Altoona Area School District
~ Altoona, Pennsylvania ~
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~ Visit our school web pages ~


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(English as a Second Language)

The Altoona Area School District has established a reputation for innovation and excellence. With a student population of 8,400, Altoona Area is one of Pennsylvania's largest school districts. It encompasses 60 square miles and includes the city of Altoona, Logan Township and a small portion of Tyrone Township.

In early 2002, the Altoona Area School District achieved its goal to attain certification as an ISO 9001 school district. To date, the Altoona Area School District is one of the few districts in the United States that has been certified to the ISO Standard.

We encourage you to learn more about our outstanding educational program and facilities by perusing our home page. If you need additional information or would like to arrange a tour of our schools, please contact:

Tom Bradley, Director of Public Relations
1415 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Telephone: (814) 946-8424
E-Mail: tbradley@aasdcat.com
FAX: (814) 946-8565



AASD IS NAMED AS AN OUTPERFORMING SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR BY STANDARD AND POOR'S


Standard and Poor’s School Evaluation Services has recognized the
Altoona Area School District as one of 55 Pennsylvania school districts
which are academic “outperformers”

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

PDE Academic Achievement Report: 2003-2004

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), makes schools accountable to students, their parents, teachers, and the community.

The purpose of AYP is to ensure that all students have reading and math skills that prepare them for the future. This law states that all students must reach the Proficient level or above in Reading and Mathematics by 2014.

School districts and schools must show Adequate Yearly Progress in several measurable indicators: attendance or graduation, academic performance, and test participation.

To view AASD's Overall Performance in 2003-2004 and Student Group Performance by Grade and Subject, click here.

To view the 2003-2004 results for your child's specific school, go to www.paayp.com, enter the school your child attends and review the AYP results.


Visit the AASD NCLB Web Site at: www.aasdcat.com/aasd/nclb/aasdnclb.html

Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers – providing great opportunities for teens to learn important work skills. Today’s youth will be the workforce of the 21st Century. One of my priorities for the U.S. Department of Labor is to assist America’s youth in preparing to enter that workforce.

Through the new YouthRules! initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor and its strategic partners seek to promote positive and safe work experiences for young workers. The YouthRules! web page and activities will educate teens, parents, educators, employers and the public on Federal and State rules regarding young workers – the hours youth can work, the jobs youth can do. The YouthRules! initiative will also help teens and employers work together to ensure safe work experiences.   ---Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor