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About Q-SITE


Q-SITE is the Altoona Area School District's quality initiative. Q-SITE involves the teamwork of all who have an interest in the school, to positively impact student achievement. Every elementary, the junior high school, and the high school have a 10-member Q-SITE Council.Q-SITE

Each Council consists of the building principal, 4 teachers, 1 support staff, 3 parents and 1 community representative.

By collecting data and looking closely at results, these Councils coordinate the efforts of the school to develop, implement and evaluate plans that will provide the finest education possible for all students.

Vision Statement


Pleasant Valley Elementary School will strive to prepare students for the twenty-first century by delivering the curriculum in an innovative and creative manner. People skills and character education will be taught to make each and every student productive citizen of our country, state, and community.

Value Statements

At Pleasant Valley Elementary School, we believe:

That students leaving our school will read, write, compute, and speak to the best of their abilities.

  • That each students' lifelong love of learning will be enhanced.


  • In providing opportunities for maximum achievement and continuously searching for effective service delivery.


  • That all students have dignity, value, and worth.


  • In promoting individualism and self-esteem for all students, families, and staff.


  • That shared participation and mutual responsibility is the expectation of the educational system and the partnerships that are established with the business community.



    • Pleasant Valley Q-SITE Council

    Sharon Berkheimer
    Pam Caputo
    Angelique Kirsch
    Tara Miller
    Marina Nartatez
    Susan Richardella
    Wendy Sheetz