| Chapman Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Snyder |
| Settled | 1744 |
| Incorporated | 1820 |
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| - Total | 13. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The following is a list of the sixty-seven counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. Snyder County is a class 7 County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 sq mi (34. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 5 km²) |
| - Land | 20. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 5 sq mi (53. 1 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,426 |
| - Density | 107. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4/sq mi (41. 3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
Chapman Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during Snyder County is a class 7 County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 1,426 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 3 square miles (34. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 5 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
Chapman Township is bordered by Washington Township to the northwest, Union Township to the northeast, the Susquehanna River to the east, Juniata County to the south and Perry Township to the west. Washington Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. Union Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The Susquehanna River (originally "Sasquesahanough" per the 1612 John Smith map is a River located in the northeastern United States. Juniata County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Perry Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
The census-designated place of Port Trevorton lies partially in the northeast corner of the township along the Susquehanna River and U.S. Route 15. A census-designated place ( CDP) is a type of place (a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes Port Trevorton is a Census-designated place (CDP in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. US Route 15 is a -long United States highway, designated along South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,426 people, 433 households, and 354 families residing in the township. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 107. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 1 people per square mile (41. 3/km²). There were 471 housing units at an average density of 35. 4/sq mi (13. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99. 72% White, 0. 14% African American, 0. 07% Asian, and 0. 07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 07% of the population.
There were 433 households out of which 40. 6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70. 4% were married couples living together, 7. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18. 2% were non-families. 16. 9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6. 0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3. 29 and the average family size was 3. 76.
In the township the population was spread out with 34. 8% under the age of 18, 9. 1% from 18 to 24, 27. 3% from 25 to 44, 18. 8% from 45 to 64, and 10. 0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 104. 6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97. 0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $19,211 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,632. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 13. 3% of families and 20. 4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 6% of those under age 18 and 19. 4% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Selinsgrove Area School District is the local public school. There are approximately 2900 students clustered on a campus located in Selinsgrove borough.
SASD employes about 350 people in 2007 making it one of the largest employers in the district. Two hundred of the employees are teachers. The median teacher salary in 2007 is $58,000 plus benefits. This falls in the upper third for teacher salaries in Pennsylvania. Seventy percent of spending is allocated to employee costs. The district reports spending $9800 per pupil in 2007. [2] According to Hummel, costs for building projects coupled with salaries, transportation costs and increased charges for energy, will mean continued property tax increases.
Selinsgrove Area High School has about 960 students in grades 9-12. Curriculum Course Offerings than 60 courses are offered at Selinsgrove Area High School including the traditional liberal arts offerings (English Science Mathematics The Selinsgrove Area Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 using a team teaching approach.
Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School has students grades 3-5. Curriculum There are 8 teachers for each grade third through fifth who provide instruction in Language Arts Mathematics, Reading Science, Social Studies Primary grades are at Selinsgrove Area Elementary School. Kindergarten is located at Jackson Penn School. Public School busing is provided. The district is working towards providing All Day Kindergarten in 2007-2008. Officials are using this as an opportunity to further consolidate the district by renovating and enlarging Selinsgrove Elementary School and closing Jackson-Penn Elementary School. Enrollment in the district is declining and is projected to continue to decline for the next decade. SASD Demographic report PreK-12 school statistics Enrollment Projections
SUN Area Career & Technology Center New Berlin, Union County, PA 17855 (570) 966-1031. SUN Tech is a regional school that provides area students with skills needed to compete in today’s job market and receive consideration for advanced college placement. SUN Tech also offers adult education classes, vocational education, and technical career training, serving over 1500 people annually. ISO9001 and Middle States Accredited. SUN Tech was presented with the Significant Achievement Award in Education for raising their Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program criteria score to 648 points, a 345 point increase from 303 points in August, 2000.
Residents also have a wide selection of alternative schools. By law, the local public school must provide transportation to schools within 10 miles of the borders of the school district at no charge to the student.
St Monica School 109 Market Street, Sunbury, PA 17801 Northumberland County Phone: (570) 286-5983 is a parochial school providing a first class education to grades: PreK through 8th grade. Their enrollment is about 180. Noncatholics regularly seek admission to this school.
Sunbury Christian Academy 135 Spruce Hollow Road, Northumberland, PA 17857. (570) 473-7592 An Association of Christian Schools International member offering pre Kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum. The Academy is a state approved Christian school. All the teachers are certified. This program is highly respected in the area as a sound alternative to the public system. Busing is provided from seven area school districts.
Northumberland Christian Academy 351 Fifth Street Northumberland, PA 17857 570-473-9786. NCS was founded in 1972 and is a ministry of the First Regular Baptist Church of Northumberland, Pa. The school offers a full educational program for students from preschool through high school.
SusQ-Cyber Charter School provides students in grades 9-12 with an electronically delivered accredited high school curriculum.
21st century Cyber Charter School A state accredited, diploma granting school serving Pennsylvania students in grades 6 through 12. As with all charter schools it is funded by the state of Pennsylvania. There is no fee to attend. Modifications are made to suit individual student learning styles, varying academic levels and scheduling needs, among others. Most classes are offered in honors, college prep, and career paths. All of the classes are designed to help prepare the students for standardized tests such as the PSSAs.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation - CPDLF K - 12 program.
The Pennsylvania Distance & Electronic Learning Academy (PDELA) offers a complete K-12 academic program to assist families that want to educate their children at home.
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School provides a free and appropriate course of study to the children of Pennsylvania families. The school provides a high-quality, accredited courses of study, certified teachers, and state-of-the-art technology. PA Cyber has established the highest standards of student achievement and educational standards using both technology and regular contact among students, parents and staff. Parents of cyber school students do not pay tuition. The public school district where the student resides pays tuition with state and local tax money through a state formula.
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16 serves the region from Montandon, PA.
Triangle Tech Sunbury School located in Upper Augusta Township on Rt. 890 just off of Route 61. (570) 988-0700. A two-year college that awards associate degrees and courses toward a bachelor's program. Has about 200 students.
Empire Beauty School Orchard Hills Plaza RTE 11 & 15, Shamokin Dam, PA. (570) 743-1410. This school provides an accredited and licensed program to prepare students for a career in cosmetology.
Bucknell University a private university located in Lewisburg, PA. Bucknell University is a Private university located along the West Branch Susquehanna River in the rolling countryside of Central Pennsylvania in the Lewisburg is a Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States, 30 miles (48 km south by east of Williamsport and 60 miles (97 (570) 577-2000.
Susquehanna University a private school located in Selinsgrove, PA. Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania, north of the state capital Harrisburg. (570) 374-0101.
Information regarding local daycare can be found on line at SnyderUnionChildCare.org
CareerLink for Union/Snyder County offers various training programs to help displaced workers, the unemployed and underemployed. Pennsylvania CareerLink is a collaborative project between multiple agencies to provide Career services to Pennsylvania Employers, potential Located at 713 Bridge Street, Suite 2. Selinsgrove, PA 17870. (570) 374-5751
2620|2783|&ableNav=|2763|&ableNav=|2759|2763|Pennsylvania PA. Department of Education runs a Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education. Adult Basic Education (ABE) is instruction for adults that are at grades 0 through 8. 9. Adult Secondary Diploma/General Educational Development (ASD/GED) provides programs for adults at the 9th through pre high school graduation level.
References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Jeffrey Hummel, District Business Manager, WKOK Leaders and Lawmakers Show, July 19, 2007.
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- Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Program is available to citizens with incomes up to $40,000 per year. Seniors 65 years of age or older, widows or widowers 50 years of age or older and the permanently disabled 18 years of age or older may qualify for this program. Only 1/2 of Social Security income is counted for qualification. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
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