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Quality of Life  The Greater Coatesville Area is in western Chester County, It's the Greater Coatesville Area's excellent quality of life that makes the area so attractive to people and businesses from all around the world. Golfing, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, equestrian, movies and wonderful restaurants... you name it and you'll find it around Coatesville. Many of Southeast Pennsylvania's best attractions are located within a short distance of our city! In the mood for a sporting event? Philadelphia Eagles football teams, Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, The Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Team or the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. Coatesville's proximity to Interstates 95 and 76, places you within a couple hours of New York City, Baltimore and Washington D.C. and less than 40 minutes from Philadelphia. Want to catch a Broadway show? Maybe hit Fifth Avenue for a shopping adventure? Or maybe you've never seen the Liberty Bell up close. Well, now you can! EDUCATION
In September 2002 the Coatesville Area School District will open the Scott Academy. Considered a prototype, Scott Academy is a unique middle school. Structured around a web based curriculum called Net Schools, all 750 academy students will be issued laptop computers for the school year. Parochial grade schools in Coatesville are St.Cecilia's, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, St.Josephs Church, St. Stanislaus and those in high school attend nearby Bishop Shanahan. COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Upon graduation, students have several excellent opportunities for post-secondary education. The Greater Philadelphia area gives high school students and their parents a wide variety of options for higher education. Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and Princeton are each two hours away by car from Chester County. Chester County itself is a home to seven institutions of higher learning. Cheyney University Founded in 1837, this four-year institution offers 34 undergraduate majors and five graduate programs, as well as post baccalaureate certification in education. Delaware County Community College A two-year institution with five satellite centers in the County and its main campus in nearby Media, the college offers more than 60 programs of study, and is the area's largest provider of information technology programs and facilities. New, expanded campus facilities are expected to open in Downingtown in 2002. Geneva College - Coatesville Satellite Campus Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, PA. Through a partnership with the Center for Urban Theological Studies (CUTS) in Philadelphia, college level opportunities are now available in the City of Coatesville. In addition to training for the ministry, several marketeplace degrees are available including a BS in Human Resources and a BS in Human Services. Currently the classes are held on Monday night at the Lukens Executive Office Building at 50 South First Avenue. CUTS offers non-traditional methods of earning college credits through: portfolio assessment, State Licenses, national testing exams, military service and articulation agreements with approved Bible institutes. A student may earn up to 12 credits a semester at our Satellite Campus. For more information call (610) 384-5393 or visit www.CUTS.edu Immaculata College Founded in 1920 as a catholic, liberal arts college for women, Immaculata continues to enroll women in day classes, and now offers evening classes to both men and women. The college confers undergraduate degrees in 30 major fields of study, as well as variety of master's and doctoral degrees. 
Lincoln University Founded in 1854, Lincoln awards undergraduate degrees in 26 areas, as well as a master's degree in human services. The university also offers engineering programs in cooperation with Drexel University, Penn State, Lafayette College, and New Jersey Institute of Technology. Pennsylvania State University at Great Valley Penn State at Great Valley Center is the first permanent university campus in America to be housed in a corporate park. The university offers a variety of graduate and continuing education programs in corporate style classrooms wired for voice and at a communications and video conferencing. Valley Forge Christian Center Valley Forge Christian College is an Assemblies of God institution, committed to preparing students for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world. The college is an accredited member of the American Association Bible Colleges. West Chester University West Chester University offers more than 100 academic programs leading to master's, bachelor's, or associates degrees. Majors include pharmaceutical development, technology, and E-commerce. HEALTH CARE  Constantly on alert status,Brandywine Hospital has an active Emergency Room and operates the only Regional Level II Trauma Center in our county, providing 24-hour emergency care to the residents of our community. Designed to respond immediately and comprehensively to the needs of victims of severe injury, the Brandywine Hospital Trauma Center is staffed 24 hours a day to receive patients and has neurosurgeons, orthopedists, plastic surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists ready in minutes. Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center's Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Brandywine Hospital's Emergency Department is also supported by Sky FlightCare, an on-site, 24-hour helicopter evacuation and transportation service. HOUSING The total number of households in Coatesville was 4,360 according to the 2000 Census. Another 500 new housing units are scheduled to be built in the coming years. Additionally, within the Coatesville Area School District, another 4,500 units are scheduled. Housing in the City of Coatesville Area offers a diversity of housing options which range from low cost apartments to executive housing. This diversity and availability of affordable housing, a variety of transportation opportunities and nearby retail makes Coatesville a choice location for first time home buyers and those who are looking for proximity to their workplace. HOUSING PROGRAMS The following is a brief description of several housing rehabilitation type services provided through the Chester County Department of Community Development. For more information on these programs contact their office at (610) 344-6900 or (800) 692-1100. Housing Rehabilitation Program The purpose of the Housing Rehabilitation Program is to help low to moderate-income homeowners correct local code violations in their homes. Violations may include, but are not limited to, structural, plumbing, heating, and electrical problems. The eligible applicant must be the owner of the home and the household's annual gross income must not exceed 80% of the median area income. The maximum amount of funding per single family dwelling is $30,000. For mor einformation, contact the Housing Partnership Development Corporation at (610) 518-1522. Home Repair Program The Home Repair Program is administered by a non-profit Christian ministry that uses volunteer efforts to make home repairs for homeowners who cannot afford to pay for the repairs themselves. The Eligible applicant must be the owners of the home and the household's annual gross income must not exceed 150% of the poverty level. The estimated cost of repairs is generally under $5,000 per household served. For more information contact Good Works, Inc at (610) 383-6311. Home Maintenance Program The Home Maintenance Program provides assistance to homeowners who are age 60 or older with moderate home repairs and modifications such as roof, minor plumbing, flooring and general home repairs that may improve the physical functioning of the elderly individual(s). The Eligible applicant must be the owner of the home and the household's annual gross income must not exceed 80% of the area median income. The maximum amount of funding per single family dwelling unit is $3,000. For more information, please contact the Housing Partnership Development Corporation at (610) 518-1522. Weatherization Assistance Program If your house or apartment is cold and drafty because of poor insulation, air leaks, or an old furnace, but you cannot afford to make repairs, there is help available. The Weatherization Assistance Program provides a free high-tech computerized assessment of energy use and air leakage. Using the results of the assessmenet, a trained crew will visit the house to tune up the furnance, install energy saving insulation, weather stripping, and pipe wrap as needed. To be eligible for assistance the applicat's household annual gross income must not exceed 150% of the poverty level. The Weatherization Assistance Program is a free service. For more information, please contact the Housing Development Corporation at (800) 732-3554. Home Modification Program The Home Modification Program provides assistance to individuals with perment disabilities in making their current residence more accessible. Modifications may include, but are not limited to, ramps, lifts, door and hallway widening, kitchen and bathroom modifications, visual doorbells, audio phones and visual phone signalers. To be eligible for assistance in the Home Modification Program, the applicant must have a verifiable permanent disability and the household's annual gross income must not exceed 80% of the area median income. For more information, please contact the Residential Living Options at (610) 518-6242. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS The Greater Coatesville Area is home to several lending institutions that can help you with your business and personal needs. Here is a list of some lending institutions that can help you get a start in the Coatesville area.
RECREATION The Hershey/Dutch Country region is about 45 minutes west by car and has plenty to offer. 
First and foremost is Hershey, Pennsylvania, home to Hershey Chocolate and Hersheypark which offers 55 rides and six roller coasters, as well as 72 holes of golf, world-famous gardens, a nearby chocolate museum and zoo. To the north is Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown and is the area's other large amusement park, featuring a 75 mph 205-foot steel roller coaster. About 45 minutes north is the city of Reading. Reading is famous for the more than 300 factory outlets it boasts, earning it the nickname of "Outlet Capital of the World." Lancaster, which is just 30 minutes from Coatesville, has 120 outlets of its own. If you are into antiques, visit Adamstown, "America's Antique Capital," where there are dealers by the hundreds throughout the countryside. 
Merrie Olde England springs to life amidst the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Northern Lancaster County. Every weekend August thru October the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire offers, a magical fantasy of 16th Century Old England. The Faire has earned a national reputation as visitors find themselves returning year after year for a marvelous immersion into a magical fantasy of another time, another place. If you're feeling adventurous, it's just a 90-minute trip north to Jim Thorpe, an historic little town that is also home to some of the best whitewater rafting in the East. Try Jim Thorpe River Adventures or Pocono Whitewater Adventures (also offering hiking, biking and paintball games). In the winter months, thirteen ski areas turn the Pocono Mountains into a winter wonderland. Montage Mountain, Camelback Ski Resort and the Big Two Resorts (Big Boulder and Jack Frost) are some of the larger ski areas in the Pocono's. In the summer, the City of Bethlehem hosts MUSIKFEST, Americas largest music festival. Over one million people enjoy over 1,000 free performances though 10 days in August. TOURISM Drive through the countryside and you'll see the Amish and Mennonites still comfortable in their old ways, traveling in horse-drawn buggies and raising barns by hand. 
Another hour to the west, you can visit the Gettysburg Battlefield and reflect on Abraham Lincoln's brief, but powerful address. In 30 to 40 minutes you can be in the middle of Valley Forge National Historic Park or Downtown Philadelphia, one of the nation's most historic cities. You can also see the Liberty Bell that announced the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia's other claim to fame is the Philadelphia cheesesteak. Of course the debate lives on… Is it Pat's or Geneo's cheesesteaks - Oh, go ahead try one of each and decide for yourself! If you're hungry for knowledge, consider our vast collection of museums. In
Lancaster, there's the Landis
Valley Museum, the largest Pennsylvania German museum in the United States.
And the Railroad Museum
of Pennsylvania, complete with tireless steam locomotives and plush Pullman
sleepers. Meanwhile, on display in York, you'll find relics of firefighters
at the Fire Museum; classic timepieces at the Watch & Clock Museum; and Native
American artifacts at the Indian Steps Museum. 15 miles from Coatesville is Longwood Gardens the worlds premiere horticultural display garden. Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. Dupont and sits on 1,050 acres of gardens, ponds, etc including 20 indoor gardens plus 20 outdoor gardens. Longwood Gardens offers 11,00 different types of plants, spectacular fountains, 800 horticultural and performing arts events. Longwood Gardens is open everyday. NATURAL BEAUTY Each Fall, all of Pennsylvania comes alive in a blaze of glorious colors: Norway maples and tulip poplars don varying shades of yellow; the black gums appear in maroon; sassafras, birch and sugar maples cover the orange spectrum. But the star of the show is the flamboyant red maple, with its brilliant scarlet foliage. FALL into Pennsylvania! If you are looking for a place to set up a business or to raise a family, then the Greater Coatesville Area, rich in history and a quality of life second to none, is your choice. |
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Superintendents
message "In today's high tech computerized schools, there is a strong emphasis
on student achievement. The national and state focus is on how well our students
perform on the state's standardized tests, as well as other measures of academic
prowess. The school community knows there is a greater interest on academic
achievement crossing the broad spectrum of the school environment. Central to
this concentration on each student's achievement is the personal care every
teacher devotes to our pupils. The result of learning, as measured by standardized
tests, is a personal concern for me, as well as others. How students express
their learning through their efforts on standardized tests is in many ways an
expression of how much personal care they have received. In the 