Saltsburg Middle-High School
Public middle/high school in Saltsburg, Indiana County, PA
Saltsburg Middle-High School, established in 1984, served students from Saltsburg Borough, Conemaugh and Young Townships in Indiana County and Loyalhanna Township in Westmoreland County. The campus was located on Route 286 in Conemaugh Township.
School structure
Middle school students transition from elementary to secondary through the 6th-8th grade program, which offers four core subjects, "block" classes, and "rotation" classes. They also are assigned to a monthly Adviser-Advisee Program that promotes academic success and also serves as the facilitation point for the district's Graduation Project.
Curriculum
To graduate from SMHS, a student must obtain 23.2 credits of coursework and complete a graduation project.
Coursework is as follows:[3]
| Subject Area | #/Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | |
| Social Studies | *4 | ICTC Students only need 3 Credits |
| Math | 3.0 | |
| Science | 3.0 | |
| Physical Education | Varies | 1 Course each year |
| Health | 0.5 | |
| Arts/Humanities | 2.0 |
Approximately 10% of Saltsburg High School students attend the Indiana County Technology Center in nearby Indiana for half of their school day.
Matriculation
- 50% of graduates attend four-year schools,
- 40% attend two-year or technical schools
- 10% seek employment or military options.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Saltsburg is in PIAA District 6:[4]
Fall
- Football
- Golf
- Volleyball
Winter
- Basketball
Spring
- Baseball
- Track and field
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Blairsville-Saltsburg School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Search for Public Schools - Saltsburg Middle-High School (420375002353)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Graduation Requirements" (PDF). Blairsville-Saltsburg School District. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "Saltsburg Middle-High School". PIAA. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
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