North Hills School District considers reading to be one of the most important subjects taught in the elementary schools. It is our goal to provide all students with an effective reading program that will promote reading for information and enjoyment.
In each of our four elementary schools, we have a Reading Reinforcement Program all grades that is funded either by the district or by a combination of district and Title I monies from the state. Eligibility for participation in the program is the same in all four elementary schools. The main differences between Title I and the Reading Reinforcement Program are the funding sources and the strict regulations that govern the Title I program.
Based on observation and testing we find that some students may benefit from special small group instruction provided by a reading specialist. This instruction could be in the classroom. The district’s Title I schools for the 2016-17 school year are Highcliff and West View. We also contract with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide reading support services to eligible students at St. Teresa and Assumption schools, and Aquinas Academy for students who lives in North Hills but do not attend our schools.