Since the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, we have been working with our students to teach them about digital citizenship.  We have been using lessons created by Common Sense Education, a non-profit organization.  As a district, we feel it is important to work with students on how to learn and grow in a digital world.  Moving to 1:1 is an important step in leveraging technology to aid in our students' ability to develop their 21st century skills (communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration).  As such, learning how to navigate the digital world and to develop strategies is equally important.  We hope you take the time to view these resources and have discussions with your children about what they are learning in school and what they are doing online.   

Please use this resource to learn more about digital citizenship and the conversations you have with your children about being safe and making good choices online.

This is a great resource for parents on movies, books, games, and other media that children consume.  Get reviews and a guide on whether the media is appropriate for your child.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is now fully populated with Eligible Content for English Language Arts and Mathematics in grades 3 through 8, and in Algebra I and Literature at the secondary level.

The academic review site is designed to promote awareness and understanding of our Eligible Content.  Our goal will be to inform and seek feedback from our educators, parents, and other community members on the Eligible Content statements, their purpose, and value.  If after we gather feedback and conclude that significant changes need to be made, we will engage in a revision process via public hearings.

Educators, parents, community members, and other interested parties are encouraged to visit PA Academic Review and see the content.  The feedback we receive will be invaluable as we evaluate and refine our career and post secondary expectations for our students.

Dr. Steven Leever, Superintendent, oversees the home school program at Octorara.

The Octorara Area School District offers several services to our home school community.  Home school parents are strong