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Welcome to Benchmark
Students who learn differently need a program tailored to the way they learn best.
At Benchmark School, our exclusive approach goes beyond basic reading programs to reach the whole child.
When our graduates leave Benchmark School, they are confident and competent learners who know their learning styles intimately, and can advocate for their own success.
Lower School
In the Lower School (grades 1-5), students begin to develop an understanding of who they are as learners while building a foundation of tools, strategies, and knowledge.
Middle School
Benchmark's Middle School (Grades 6-8) helps students grow as self-advocates who regulate their learning by knowing what they do well, what they need help to do, and where to get help.
News & Events
![Kristina Reisinger Selected for Advisory Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":2200}])
Kristina Reisinger Selected for Advisory Board
Kristina Reisinger, our Middle School Instructional Coach, has been selected to be one of 10 people on the Advisory Board of the Instructional Coaching Group.
![Rep. Jennifer O’Mara Visits Benchmark School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695145230/benchmarkschoolorg/ldq2vqtvifhio8ggbree/jenomara1edited.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695145230/benchmarkschoolorg/ldq2vqtvifhio8ggbree/jenomara1edited.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695145230/benchmarkschoolorg/ldq2vqtvifhio8ggbree/jenomara1edited.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695145230/benchmarkschoolorg/ldq2vqtvifhio8ggbree/jenomara1edited.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695145230/benchmarkschoolorg/ldq2vqtvifhio8ggbree/jenomara1edited.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695145230/benchmarkschoolorg/ldq2vqtvifhio8ggbree/jenomara1edited.jpg","width":1733}])
Rep. Jennifer O’Mara Visits Benchmark School
Benchmark School was honored to host Pennsylvania State Representative Jennifer O’Mara, who represents the 165th District.
![Welcome, New Faculty and Staff!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692295633/benchmarkschoolorg/yvhmcbgby91xnitu3srs/leahinclassweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692295633/benchmarkschoolorg/yvhmcbgby91xnitu3srs/leahinclassweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692295633/benchmarkschoolorg/yvhmcbgby91xnitu3srs/leahinclassweb.jpg","width":600}])
Welcome, New Faculty and Staff!
We are delighted to welcome the following new employees who are joining us in the 2023-2024 school year.
![Sally Laird]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685493715/benchmarkschoolorg/mkcwonag7sryup7hnwjg/sallyparty1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685493715/benchmarkschoolorg/mkcwonag7sryup7hnwjg/sallyparty1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685493715/benchmarkschoolorg/mkcwonag7sryup7hnwjg/sallyparty1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685493715/benchmarkschoolorg/mkcwonag7sryup7hnwjg/sallyparty1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685493715/benchmarkschoolorg/mkcwonag7sryup7hnwjg/sallyparty1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685493715/benchmarkschoolorg/mkcwonag7sryup7hnwjg/sallyparty1.jpg","width":2200}])
Honoring Sally Laird
On Thursday, May 25, faculty and friends gathered to wish Assistant Head of School and Head of Lower School Mrs. Sally Laird well on her retirement after 50 incredible years at Benchmark School.
![Sage Richards '23 Wins Music Prize]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683903559/benchmarkschoolorg/k3imv6wzaxfbrma8ggjb/sager.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683903559/benchmarkschoolorg/k3imv6wzaxfbrma8ggjb/sager.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683903559/benchmarkschoolorg/k3imv6wzaxfbrma8ggjb/sager.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683903559/benchmarkschoolorg/k3imv6wzaxfbrma8ggjb/sager.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1683903559/benchmarkschoolorg/k3imv6wzaxfbrma8ggjb/sager.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1683903559/benchmarkschoolorg/k3imv6wzaxfbrma8ggjb/sager.jpg","width":2200}])
Sage Richards '23 Wins Music Prize
Eighth grader Sage Richards won first prize in the 7th/8th-grade music category for the original song he submitted to the 2023 Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition through Gratz College.
![Headshot of Latrisha Chattin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681242447/benchmarkschoolorg/kssmzx10ewxtqk7qzha9/LatrishaChattinheadshotsq.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681242447/benchmarkschoolorg/kssmzx10ewxtqk7qzha9/LatrishaChattinheadshotsq.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681242447/benchmarkschoolorg/kssmzx10ewxtqk7qzha9/LatrishaChattinheadshotsq.jpg","width":600}])
Welcome Dr. Latrisha Chattin, New Head of Middle School!
After an extensive national search, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Latrisha Chattin will join Benchmark as the Head of Middle School in July 2023.
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