Centre County School Districts Bald Eagle Area School District: 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate, PA 16823 (814) 355-4860 – www.beasd.org Special Programs/areas of emphasis: Balanced literacy program; 98 percent of primary staff trained to implement intensive first-grade reading program one-to-one; inquiry-based science curriculum; current technology, including laptops; Everyday Math implemented 2007; Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering curriculum; small class sizes; pre-K available; school resource officer/prevention coordinator on staff; in-house cyber school established 2007; university courses available; friendly, supportive students and staff Philosophy: All people have worth and should be treated equally with dignity and respect. We teach for success. Bellefonte Area School District: 318 N. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 355-4814 – www.basd.net Special Programs/areas of emphasis: Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, enrichment, state of the are technology, full-day kindergarten, numerous athletic and extracurricular activities that emphasize physical, social, and emotional development Philosophy: Inspiring today’s learners for tomorrow’s challenges. Penns Valley Area School District: 4528 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875 (814) 422-8814 – www.pennsvalley.org Special Programs/areas of emphasis: Classrooms for the Future, curriculum revision and alignment, technology integration. Philosophy: The mission of the Penns Valley Area School District, in close partnership with family and community, is to enable and empower all students to become contributing society members. Our graduates will demonstrate independent thinking and responsible behavior; possess the skills/knowledge to make informed career choices, and learn the value of collaborative relationships, lifelong learning, and community involvement. Philipsburg-Osceola School District200 Short Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866 (814) 342-1050 – www.pomounties.org Philosophy: Our mission is to provide challenging learning opportunities for ALL students. We are dedicated to excellence and committed to maximizing student achievement. We embrace our beliefs: all children can learn and need to hear they are important; teachers + parents + students = learners; children are unique individuals who learn through ongoing experiences; schools are the center for learning resources, should be accessible and continuously improving, and offer a safe, nurturing environment; schools and communities should have mutual trust and support. State College Area School District 131 W. Nittany Ave., State College, PA 16801 (814) 231-1011 – www.scasd.org Special programs/areas of emphasis: Comprehensive preparation in academic and technical areas, as well as opportunities in arts, music, drama, and athletics. Philosophy: The mission of the State College Area School District is to prepare students for lifelong success through excellence in education. -2008 Official Guide to Centre County, Chamber of Business and Industry Centre County