Richland School District

The Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center, also known as Greater Johnstown Area Vocational Technical School, offers a variety of academic and enrichment programs. The center serves the career and work force development needs of adults and high school students in the Greater Johnstown area in Pennsylvania. It offers adult education and training programs, as well as motorcycle safety classes. The center also administers vocational and English as a Second Language programs. The Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center has been in operation for more than 35 years. Its industrial training programs serve over 1500 employees annually and provides financial aids. The Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center operates a student council.

Ferndale Area Elementary School is a learning center that provides a variety of educational opportunities to students in kindergarten through grade six. Its educational programs include instruction in math, reading and science. The school offers special education programs for students with developmental disabilities. Ferndale Area Elementary School also provides classes in art, music and physical education. It offers health care, transportation, food and guidance counseling services. The school maintains a library, as well as administers various before- and after-school programs. Ferndale Area Elementary School operates a parent-teacher-student organization that encourages parental involvement in children s education. In addition, it organizes various fundraising events and field trips. The school is a part of the Ferndale Area School District.

Forest Hills Elementary School, located in Sidman, Pa., offers a variety of educational programs to students in grades kindergarten through six. The school s curriculum includes various subjects, such as English, physical education, mathematics, science, social studies, reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary, computer technology and basic skills. It also has a counseling and guidance department for students, parents and teachers. The school's library has more than 13,500 titles for books, periodicals, pamphlets, maps, videotapes, films, software and other electronic media. It has more than 125 computers equipped with CD-ROM. The school also offers special programs for physically challenged and hearing impaired students and also offers transportation services to students.