The East Penn School District is located in the Lehigh Valley’s metropolitan area which has a total population of a half million people. With proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, the Pocono Mountains and the New Jersey shore, East Penn is an ideal location that is experiencing residential and business growth. Click here for a map of the East Penn School District. For driving directions, click here. Click here for more information about the District’s buildings.
Contact Information:
800 Pine Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 966-8300 (voice)
(610) 966-8339 (fax)
Mission Statement
We foster a community in which students become effective problem solvers, collaborators, critical thinkers and communicators.
Vision Statement
Our students will grow into confident, adaptable, compassionate individuals who will become lifelong learners and contributors to a global society.
Students and Programs
Under development.
Staff
The East Penn staff consists of approximately 565 professional and 505 support members, with 90% of the teachers holding a master’s degree or beyond. In addition to attending many workshops and conferences each year, every professional employee participates in various workshops and training activities through the Employee Development Program to enhance their particular skills. Members of our professional staff are resource persons for state, national and international conferences, adjunct college professors and published writers and researchers.
Elementary
The elementary schools of the East Penn School District provide all students with the academic and problem solving skills essential for personal development, responsible citizenship, and life-long learning. A strong emphasis is placed on English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics as well as the development of independent thinking, collaboration, and problem solving skills across all curriculum areas. A variety of grouping strategies is employed for instructing students. Enrichment and academic support are available to meet the needs of individual students.
Kindergarten
The East Penn School District kindergarten program operates on a full-day schedule. The curriculum includes reading, mathematics, science, social studies, language development, art, music, physical fitness, library, technology integration and opportunities for social growth and the development of good work habits.
Entrance age for admission to kindergarten is 5 years old before September 1 of the current year. Kindergarten registration occurs in spring and all registration forms are on the district website. Proof of age and immunization are required. Vision, hearing, and speech/language screening are offered as part of the kindergarten registration process.
Grades 1-5
The Elementary curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health/wellness/fitness, art, vocal and instrumental music, and library education. Use of computers and associated educational technology are integrated across the curriculum. PSSA standardized tests are administered to all students in grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Grade 4 students also take the Science PSSA test.
Special Education programming includes life skills support, autistic support, learning support, and emotional support classes in grades K-5. A gifted support program is offered in grades K-5.
Secondary
The instructional program at the Secondary Level focuses on the development of content area skills as well as critical thinking and problem solving.
The Middle School curriculum (Grades 6 – 8) includes language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, world languages, health, wellness/fitness, art, music, technology education, family and consumer science, computer applications, and vocal and instrumental music. Honors level courses are offered for some subjects.
The High School curriculum (Grades 9 – 12) includes required and elective offerings in computer science, computer and business applications, English, mathematics, world languages, social studies, science, health, wellness/fitness, art, music, technology education, family and consumer science, driver education, and vocal and instrumental music. Honors and advanced placement courses are offered in English, social studies, math, science, world languages and computer science. Emmaus High School also offers students the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment programs, allowing students to concurrently earn high school and college credits. Additionally, the East Penn School District is a participating member of Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. Students at the high school may elect to attend the technical institute and pursue a large variety of program offerings.
Individual and small group counseling is provided to help students develop a self-awareness of their talents and interests. Additionally, Guidance Counselors provide a full range of services to support students’ personal, educational, and career goals.
Special Education programming includes an academically gifted program, as well as learning support classes, emotional support classes, and life skills support classes.
Assessment in the secondary program includes achievement and aptitude tests, semester and final exams, PSSAs, Keystone Exams, AP exams, ACTs and PSAT/SATs.
Extra-curricular activities include clubs, intramural and interscholastic sports, theater, and opportunities to participate in student government, National Honor Society, school newspaper, yearbook, service organizations, and choral and instrumental ensembles.