ANNUAL COMMUNITY

REPORT FOR Sun Valley High School

2012 Highlights Increased AP Scores

Increased SAT Scores

Increased Activities Enrollment

Reading 180 Program

CPM Math Series

PLN Strategies School-Wide

New Science Courses

New Social Studies Courses

Increased Enrollment in SAT Prep

courses

Freshman Academy Teambuilding

Virtual High School Courses

Increased Graduation Rate

Good News Rings Through “The Valley”

In This Issue Letter from the Principal P.1

Language Arts & World Languages P.2

Social Studies & Related Arts P.3

Mathematics & Science P.4

Athletics P.5

2012

It has been my continued pleasure to serve as the principal at Sun Valley High School for the past two years. I am very excited to see the progress we have made as a school this past year. We have so much to build upon for the 2012-13 school year. The teachers and administrative team have dedicated themselves to improving all activities offered to our students, and to providing the support necessary for them to be successful. We have addressed the culture and climate for student life during the school day. Dress code, behavior, and safety are a top priority, and go hand-in-hand with academic achievement. The administration has worked with a faculty and student committee to implement a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program at Sun Valley. Because of this increased safety and climate awareness, we have generated a sense of school community. By promoting spirit and safety, we have seen an increase in academic success through the implementation of new programs.

Our College Preparatory Math (CPM) has helped to improve our MAP scores. We adopted a school wide program for Literacy, developed by the University of Pennsylvania (PLN). We have begun the task of increasing our AP and SAT scores through improved instructional practices. Our scores have increased in the past school year in these areas. We know how important it is to educate the whole child. The Valley has improved the promotion of athletics and extracurricular activities. We have tightened the eligibility process, to ensure they mirrored those established programs. This annual report will highlight the many achievements we have made as a school community. We are proud of our students at Sun Valley and of their accomplishments. We look forward to continued growth in all areas in order to achieve our goal of being the best! Have A Great School Year!

Language Arts & World Languages

Extra - Curricular Highlights

Theater presents You’re a

Good Man Charlie Brown

and Beauty & the Beast

Senior Variety Show had

capacity crowds at all three

showings.

Reading Olympics earns

top honors at Delco

Competition

Sun Valley holds first

Annual AP Art Show

SV Choir earns “Corpse

D’espirit” award

SV Choir rated in top 8 out

of 100 teams in B101

holiday competition

SV Art student selected for

Art Purchase Award

School store reopens after

a five year hiatus

ROTC Boys’ and Girls’ Fit-

ness Teams both finish 2nd

overall in National JROTC

fitness competition in San

Diego

Sea Perch Team finishes

top 15% of teams in re-

gional competition

Language Arts Highlights

• Implemented PLN (PA Literacy network) a proven, research based program that focuses on best practice strategies for writing in all Language Arts courses.

• Introduced IPAD technology projects for the development of 21st century job market skills.

• Two Sun Valley students were recognized by the prestigious Delaware County Bar Association for their work in the Annual Law Day Essay Contest.

• Sun Valley student placed third in the Delco Young Poets Competition.

• A Sun Valley student won the Boeing STEM Essay Contest.

• The school newspaper was transitioned to a digital wed based model.

• Mybigcampus.com was integrated into AP and Journalism courses.

• Sun Valley hosted an award winning author, Paulo Bacigulupi, to discuss his book, Ship Breaker.

• A Sun Valley Creative Writing

student was featured on the Tyler Arboretum Writing Project’s “What Lies Beneath” exhibition.

• “Everybody in the Valley has a Story,” a film produced by a group of Sun Valley students, was entered in the WHYY Young Filmmakers Documentary Contest.

• The amount of books tripled in circulation in the Media Information Center.

World Language Highlights • The department successfully

piloted a new curriculum textbook series for Spanish and French courses.

• Thirty students were inducted into the French and Spanish Honors Societies.

• Hosted French exchange students for summer programs.

TEACHERS Awards & Accomplishments Mr. Pry is awarded top band

director from State Cavalcade of

Bands Organization

Ms. Kaskela becomes member

of Delaware County Family &

Consumer Sciences Association

Committee

Mr. Baron and Mr. Burger

partner with Cornell University’s

Center for Nanoscale Systems

Mrs. Bednar ‘s non-profit Foreign

Language organization awards

2nd annual study abroad

scholarship

Ms. Wessel and Mr. Anderson

host the Delaware County

Speech and Debate Tournament

at SVHS

Mr. Anderson VEX Robotics

team receives $1500 grant from

3M

Biology Teachers host first

Science Fair at SVHS

AP Testing at Sun Valley

Sun Valley AP Students Increased

Average Scores for 2012

• 15 AP Exams were offered in 2012. Additions of

AP Psychology and AP World History occurring

in 2012-2013

• Sun Valley AP Students had a 10% increase in

average scores for 2012

• 98.5% of AP enrolled students were adminis-

tered the AP exams in 2012 (highest in school

history)

• 100% of AP Art students at Sun Valley scored 3

or better on the AP exam

• 80% of AP Economics students at Sun Valley

scored passing or better on the AP Exam

• 83% of AP Physics students at Sun Valley

scored 3 or better on the AP exam

• Sun Valley students had a 39% increase on the

average score for the AP US History exam

• AP Statistics and AP Government saw an in-

crease in the number of students scoring 3 or

better on the AP Exam

Social Studies & Related Arts

• Implemented a new curriculum that includes fiscal responsibility and

energy saving cost analysis in our Family Consumer Science program. • Five Sun Valley students were

recognized by the Scholastic Arts Writing Competition Committee.

• The Delco Conservation District awarded two Sun Valley students in their “Spoils to Spoons” poster contest.

• Forty-five members were inducted into Sun Valley Arts Honor Society

• Sun Valley PE students lowered the school-wide average in 0.5 mile run by 8 seconds.

• Enrollment increased in our Digital Music courses.

• Introduced 3D Studio Max software

into Digital Design curriculum. • The student operated Sun Valley

News aired live with new triple set production.

• The Business Department collaborated with the Penn Delco Business Advisory Council to bring guest speakers to the classroom.

• Our Government courses took on a voter registration campaign.

• American History students participated in Annual Law Day.

Mathematics & Science

Vanguards In the Community

Sun Valley volleyball

marathon features over

90 teams and raises

over $5,000 dollars for

cancer research

Alex’s Lemonade Stand

raises money for

Children with cancer at

2012 Arts Alive

Marine Corps ROTC

participated in over 25

community events

including Veteran’s Day

and Memorial Day

ROTC Cadets carry the

state flags in

Independence Week

Celebration before the

Phillies game.

ROTC Cadet sings God

Bless America during 7th

inning stretch

Sun Valley Student

Senate hosts student/

faculty basketball game

to benefit local charities

and the Red Cross

Blood Drive

Sun Valley participates

in annual canned goods

drive, clothing drop, and

coat drive

Cheerleading team

honored for their service

for the USMC Toys for

Tots Campaign

• Established a partnership with 3M Corporation including facility tours and 3M lab enrichment at the 3M Aston plant.

• Planetarium up grades scheduled for 2012-2013 school year and collaboration with other departments.

• Increased the number of Graduates choosing science related majors for post secondary education as well as an increased enrollment and participation in extra-curricular science activities

• A partnership with Drexel and Penn opens the door for robotics studies in the summer of 2012

• Our VEX Robotics Team defeated 24 districts to earn regional competition and the team earned a $1500 grant for its research and development

• Science teachers were engaged in summer curriculum and instruction development including the Key Issues Institute of Colorado, American Association of Physics Teachers, and Cornell University Nanoscale Systems

• Our AP Chemistry students were involved in Penn-Delco’s Technology Expo

• The Summer Solar Power enrichment program allowed students to build a full scale solar power system

• Three Sun Valley students earn awards at the Delaware County

Science Fair and one earns honors at Delaware Valley Fair • Math CPM curriculum successfully

implemented in its first year • After school math tutoring program

implemented • Increased enrollment in SAT math

courses • AP Statistic scores and MAP

(Measure of Academic Progress) scores increased in the area of Mathematics

Mr. Pete Donaghy, Principal Ms. Ro Edmiston, Assistant Principal Mr. Joel Alutius, Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Jenkins, Dean of Students

Sun Valley’s Shining Moments

Fall Season

-Sun Valley Golf has its first individual Ches-Mont League champion, District Medalist and All-State Selection.

-Girls’ Volleyball is selected for the District 1 AAAA Playoffs

-Boys’ junior soccer player becomes Sun Valley’s third player in school history selected as two time All Ches-Mont

Winter Season

-Indoor Track produces Chester and Delaware County shot put champion and PA Indoor Track medalist

-Sun Valley swimmers break five team records and capture the gold and silver medals for District 1 AA Boys Diving. Both divers

qualify for PIAA state championships

-Girls’ Basketball has a 9-game win streak on the way to the District 1 AAAA playoffs

-Boys’ Basketball earns its second consecutive invitation to the District 1 AAA playoffs

-Three freshman Sun Valley wrestlers are named to the All Delco all stars. One freshman wrestler qualifies for districts

Spring Season

-Softball team captures the Ches-Mont and District 1 AAA Championships; completes the season ranked number one in Delco

Super 7 and top five in Pennsylvania. The team puts together 9-game and 12-game winning streaks.

-Softball junior pitcher gets 50th career victory. Softball senior earns All Delco, and All State for fourth year

-Vanguard baseball finishes third in Ches-Mont American and qualifies for District 1 AAA playoffs

-Five Sun Valley cheerleaders selected for Hero Bowl and senior cheerleader earns the Top Spirit Award

-Girls’ Track celebrates an individual discus champion at the Ches-Mont League Championship Meet

Vanguard Athletics 2011-12

Ches-Mont Team Championships: 1

Individual Ches-Mont Champions: 3 District 1 Team Champions: 1

District 1 Individual champions: 1

District 1 Medalists: 3 District 1 Team Qualifiers: 5

District 1 Individual Qualifiers: 10

PIAA Team Playoff Qualifiers: 1 PIAA Individual Qualifiers: 5

All State Selections: 2 All Ches-Mont First Team: 15

All Ches-Mont Second Team: 9

All Ches-Mont Third Team: 1 All Ches-Mont Honorable Ment: 11

All Ches-Mont Player of the Year: 1

Team Sportsmanship Awards: 2 Intercollegiate Athletes: 8

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