The district offers a diverse listing of Advanced Placement courses , and there are substantial dual credit courses available in every subject area for students in grades 9-12 through partnerships with Glenville State University , West Virginia University , Fairmont State University , and Pierpont Community & Technical College .
The district ’ s overall attendance rate is 94 % among the 23 schools . Our graduation rate is 95.2 . Attendance , academic support , student engagement , mentoring , parent involvement , and transitioning programs at our schools support the future citizens of the world on a daily basis .
A district-wide roll out of iPads for each student , grades K-12 , has enhanced the modern technologies already available in our schools . Computer labs , STEAM centers , and experiential learning stations are some of the spaces that help our students thrive . Nine of our schools have earned the distinction of West Virginia School of Excellence while four schools are Blue Ribbon Schools . Students in grades K-12 participate in numerous local contests , fairs , and festivals hosted by the district , including social studies and science fairs , spelling bee , oration contests , Youth In Government , Young Writer ’ s Contest , College and Career Fair for 8th and 9th through 12th graders , Battle of the Books , and math field day . Numerous school-sponsored teams compete in chess , Quiz Bowl , robotics , and coding competitions at the regional and state levels .
Since 1955 , Harrison County citizens have supported their schools by passing excess levies to provide textbooks , technology tools , instructional equipment and supplies , award-winning music and theater programs and other services . All county schools have multiple partnerships with businesses and industries that encourage support for education and offer opportunities to students . Such community support strengthens schools and aids Harrison County Schools in achieving its vision to provide learning opportunities in an environment that allows all individuals to grow to their greatest potential . Among our many unique support programs , Harrison County Schools collaborates with Healthy Harrison to provide fitness and nutrition programs to our students and employees . Also , the Healthy Grand- Families program offers educational support to school-aged children who are being raised by grandparents .
In recent years , the district has built a new Johnson Elementary , Lumberport Elementary , Victory Elementary , Lost Creek Elementary , and Lincoln Middle schools . A countywide planning committee of parents , business leaders , and educational professionals , develops the Harrison County Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan to prioritize projects . The district also constructs and installs energy-related upgrades at facilities throughout the county .
The mission of Harrison County Schools is to achieve excellence in education , through partnership with home and community , so that each student becomes a life-long learner , a responsible citizen , and a productive member of society .
Core Beliefs
• Create positive learning environments
• Advance innovative technologies
• Maximize student achievement
• Promote family , community , and school partnerships
Early Childhood / Elementary Schools The curriculum for children in the county ’ s thirteen elementary schools is dynamic and activity ¬ oriented , expanding capabilities and directing imaginations toward a lifetime of learning . Preschool through fifth grade children attend school in well-equipped classrooms , many of which include innovative components to foster student-centered instruction such as project-based and experiential learning , Google Hour , and innovation labs . Our elementary programs offer federally funded Title I remedial instruction and after school programs at eligible schools . They provide student support services through parent volunteers , tutoring , Read-Aloud volunteers , college interns , as well as a Foster Grandparent Program and Healthy GrandFamilies . After-school and extended year programs offer homework assistance , tutoring , and recreation . Schools have active PTAs or PTOs .
Middle Schools The curriculum for grades 6-8 in Harrison County ’ s five middle schools eases the transition from elementary to high school with the sound academic foundation needed to meet the high expectations in secondary schools . Harrison County ’ s middle schools incorporate opportunities for success for all students as they are asked to think critically , lead a healthy life , behave ethically , work productively , and assume the increasing responsibilities of citizenship .
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