Pre-Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Pre-Kindergarten registration is OPEN! All children who will be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2024 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for pre-kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that spaces are limited, and enrollment is based on need, not on a first come, first served basis. Apply now!

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Teaching & Learning

Rigorous academics, accessible to all

The School District of Lancaster offers one of the broadest and deepest academic programs among public schools in Pennsylvania.

One of only 13 school districts in the Commonwealth to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, along with award-winning arts programs, extensive career training and more, McCaskey High School sets the standard for excellence in urban education. The high school and four middle schools are also candidates for the IB Middle Years Programme, an educational framework for classes in grades 6-10 based on the IB learner profile.

In all grades, students enjoy hands-on learning, cutting edge technology and dedicated instruction from experienced faculty.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Curricula

The School District of Lancaster celebrates diversity and is committed to inclusion and equity in the presentation of curricula resources per School Board Policies 103 and 103.1 and our Guidelines for Supporting Transgender Students. The SDoL curriculum highlights the contributions of people from all walks of life. SDoL strives to engage and challenge all students by providing culturally responsive educational experiences to prepare students for life after graduation. Our goal is to educate students to understand, accept and value all members of the world community, inclusive of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status, learning style, ability, and age. In accordance with Board Policy 105.1, parents may review curricula materials. Parents are also extended the right to opt out of components of curricula that do not match their beliefs. Replacement instruction that is consistent with the goals set for the course and does not require the provision of any extra resources by the district may be provided per Board Policy 105.2.

A sample list of read aloud and core texts for the new elementary ELA Grade K – 2 curriculum is available here.

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