Author: Source Wikipedia

Publisher: Booksllc.Net

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9781230663760

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 56. Chapters: Athens Area School District, Canton Area School District, Northeast Bradford School District, Sayre Area School District, Towanda Area School District, Troy Area School District, Wyalusing Area School District. Excerpt: The Canton Area School District is a diminutive, rural Pennsylvania public school district that encompasses approximately 204 square miles (530 km). The school district is split over 3 counties. In Bradford County, it covers Canton Township including Canton Borough; while excluding the borough of Alba, and Leroy Township. In Lycoming County, the district serves McIntyre Township including the villages of Marsh Hill and Ralston; and McNett Township including the villages of Chemung, Ellenton, Leolyn, Penbryn, and Roaring Branch. In Tioga County, the district covers Union Township. According to 2000 local census data, the district serves a resident population of 6,213. District officials reported, in school year 2007-08, that the Canton Area School District provided basic educational services to 1,053 pupils, It employed 88 teachers, 53 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 9 administrators. The enrollment of the district has been in decline for the past decade going from 1229 students in 1999-2000 to a projected 900 pupils in 2018. The district operates 2 traditional schools: Canton Area Elementary School and Canton Junior Senior High School. The district also operates an alternative school called the Focus Support Academy. The program presents a placement for at risk students and those with behavioral issues that disrupt the classroom. The facility can accommodate up to twelve students. Focus Support Academy is located in the Gleckner building in Canton. When a student needs more intensive services like constant emotional support services, an out-ot-district placement is pursued. The...