ALLEN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Technology Update - April 3, 2020

As we hope to move towards a system of distance learning, ASD recognizes the challenges that some of our families may face when it comes to technology in the home. Please fill out the below survey (one per child enrolled in an ASD school) to let us know what kind of technology access you have in your home by April 8!
https://forms.gle/RtzemDRSYkn5betk9 

A medida que esperamos avanzar hacia un sistema de aprendizaje a distancia, ASD reconoce los desafíos que algunas de nuestras familias pueden enfrentar cuando se trata de tecnología en el hogar. ¡Complete la encuesta a continuación (una por niño inscrito en una de las escuelas de ASD) para informarnos qué tipo de acceso a la tecnología tiene en su hogar antes del 8 de abril!
https://forms.gle/RtzemDRSYkn5betk9 

The March 14 SAT has been postponed. Students registered should receive a cancellation email. Information about makeup testing is will be posted by College Board on this page as it becomes available: http://bit.ly/2Qac033

William Allen High School is one of 3 high schools located in the city of Allentown. 
The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages. There are twenty-five academic buildings throughout the City. 

During the 2016-2017 school year, the district enrolled 16,628 students across 15 Elementary & Early Childhood Centers (7,976), 4 Middle Schools (3,421) and 3 High Schools (5,231).  The Allentown School District has 2,429 personnel.

89.1% of our families are denoted as Low Income, and 100% receive Free/Reduced Lunch.  ASD is the third largest urban school system out of 500 Districts in the Commonwealth and serves a community with a poverty rate of 38.64% of the City's population. (2013 Census).