Chattooga County District Progress

2009
Chattooga County District
Progress
Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent
Chattooga County School System
Major System Priorities
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Establishing internationally competitive standards
for student performance and an accountability system and
policy framework designed to insure that all students are
challenged individually and collectively to meet more
rigorous standards.
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Insuring that all students and staff have a safe and
secure environment for teaching and learning.
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Utilizing technology both to improve student
achievement and to increase the school district’s productivity and efficiency as a major business enterprise.
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In collaboration with technical colleges, other institutions of higher learning and the local business community, insuring that career/technical and agricultural education programs prepare students for a diverse and technologically rich society.
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In increasing parental and community involvement
through public engagement policies and practices that treat
parents, businesses, community-based organizations and
agencies local institutions of higher learning and other public entities as true partners in the educational process.
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Reviewing the potential for utilizing the school district’s existing public education facilities to establish selfsupporting community evening/weekend education programs for interested Chattooga County adults.
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Attracting, retaining and training the best teachers,
principals and support staff.
Dr. Dwight Pullen
Superintendent
SCHOOLS
♦Chattooga High School - Jimmy Lenderman, Principal
♦Summerville Middle - Kevin Muskett, Principal
♦Lyerly Elementary - Robbie Robinson, Principal
♦Leroy Massey Elementary - Judy England, Principal
♦Menlo Elementary - Mike Martin, Principal
♦Summerville Elementary - Brian Beasley, Principal
♦Crossroads Academy - Dr. Sarah Miller, Principal
Ethnic Distribution
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Indians
Asian
Hispanic
Black
White
0.1%
0.6%
4.4%
10.5%
80.4%
Program Participation
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L-R William Dipillo (Student Advisor), Eddie Elsberry, Terry Money
Eddie Massey, Dot Johnson, William Anderson, Dr. Dwight Pullen
Eligible for Free/Reduced Meals
English Language Learners
Students with Disabilities
Student Population 2765
59.4%
1.3%
13.7%
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
TAX MILLAGE RATE HISTORY
$3,678,906
11.0
$6,579,345
10.5
10.0
TAX MILLAGE
RATE HISTORY
9.5
State Revenue
$15,790,520
Federal Revenue
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
9.0
2003
Local and Other
Revenue
T
he School district reduced the property tax millage rate
for three years and has maintained the lower rate for the
last four years.
FY 2009 – 10 Operational Expenditures Per Student
$7974
$369 $100
$652
$613
$147
$188
$406
$5,333
Instructional
$5333
Student Services
$ 406
Media
$ 188
General Administration
$ 147
School Administration
$ 613
Maintenance & Operation
$ 652
Transportation
$ 369
Central Support
$ 100
TOTAL
$7808
FACILITIES
Saving $Dollars$
Facilities Square Footage:
 Summerville Elem
71,908 SF
By implementing aggressive energy
 Leroy Massey
65,489 SF
conservation methods at each facility utility
 Middle School
73,732 SF
cost were reduced by $57,723.00 in one
 High School
129,000 SF
year.
 Lyerly School
53,387 SF
 Menlo School
60,848 SF
 Education Center
36,175 SF
 Support Facilities
8,946
SF
Total Area Maintained:
 499,485
Square Feet
SPLOST Projects 2009-2010
 Menlo Addition:
o 7 Classrooms
o Science Room
o Music Room
o Boys & Girls Restrooms
o Teachers Resource Area
o Storage Areas
SMS
 Summerville Middle Addition:
o 3 Classrooms
o Life Skills Room
o Agriculture/Horticulture
o Conference Room
o Boys & Girls Restrooms
o Storage Areas
o Multipurpose Building
MES
P ERSONNEL R ECOGNITION
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Retirees during the 2008-09 year included teachers with a total of 215.45 years of service: LMES - Sandra Black35.444; Barbara McCutchins-24; Judy Brewste-17; CHS - Dr. Alan Perry-30; SMS-Melanie Eubanks-30;
SES - Principal Ila King-30; Elsie “Honey” Housch-29; Patsy Smith-20. School Food Service workers totaled
82 years of service and included: LES Manager Jeannette Clayton-23; SMS – Pat Rash-25; Willa D. Sentell-11;
SES – Emma Lou Pullen-15; Nola Floyd-19. Custodians – CHS - Ed McGuire-31; Harold Thompson-18; SMS –
Loyce Spillman-10; SES Parapro – Alice Railey-26. Special Recognition is given to Bus Drivers - Kathryn
Harden-38; Gumelda Cargle-33.
Chattooga County System’s Teacher of the Year and
Teacher of the Year at Chattooga High School – Julie Jordon
o Teacher of the Year at Leroy Massey Elementary – Cynthia DeBerry
o Teacher of the Year at Lyerly Elementary – Lindsay Eckroat
o Teacher of the Year at Menlo Elementary – Heather Bachelor
o Teacher of the Year at Summerville Elementary – Renita Tucker
o Teacher of the Year at Summerville Middle – Jeff Nelson
Chattooga County currently has 245 certified employees – 69 holding Bachelor Degrees; 108 with Masters;
66 with 6-year Degrees, and 2 employees with Doctorate Degrees. 87 teachers hold Gifted Certification.
Rhonda Ledbetter, Chorus Teacher at Chattooga High wrote a Grassroots Arts Council Grant and received $600.00
for help with spring musical.
Summerville MS teachers Jeff Nelson and Debra Osborne coordinate their annual Eighth Grade Science Studycade
trip to Jekyll and St. Simons Islands.
Chattooga High Math Teacher, Valerie Presley selected for her successful classroom interventions and the success of
her students as one of the guest speakers during a Georgia mathematics support class Eluminate webinar sponsored by
the Georgia Department of Education.
Emily Bolton, Assistant Superintendent and Curriculum Director serves on the Accreditation Commission for
Advanc-Ed formerly known as Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Georgia High School Daily selected Chattooga Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Brad Waggoner as
one of the top 6 outstanding new coaches in the State with the best impact on their school.
Food Service Training Clerk, Tina Powers coordinated the Summer Feeding Program for Chattooga County serving
103,000 breakfast and lunch meals to children through age 18 from June 8 – July 24, 2009
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Paula Buice, MES RTI Math Coach coordinates the MES annual for 8 grade Studycade trip to Jekyll and St. Simon
Islands.
School Nurses Nancy Widener, RN and April Smith, LPN were added to our staff beginning in the 2009-2010 school
year.
Coach Lamar Turner recorded his 400th win as a basketball coach this year.
Lindsay Echroat, LES First Grade Teacher was chosen VFW Teacher of the Year for Chattooga County and for VFW
district one.
Jill Pledger, LES 4th and 5th grade Science and Social Studies Teacher was awarded as state winner in
the Agriculture Awareness Observation Competition. This was the first time a county in North Georgia had ever won this
award.
Kathy Floyd, Gifted Teacher coordinates the annual Washington, D.C. trip for 6 - 8 grades gifted students in the
Chattooga County.
Christy Swansbrough School Social Worker/ Homeless Liaison serves as the Coordinator for the McKinney-Vento
Education for Homeless Children and Youth grant awarded to Chattooga County Schools. The grant was awarded for
$49,943 in 2007-2008, $25,000 in 2008-2009, and $70,000 in 2009-2010 school years. The purpose of this program is to
serve students living in transient situations to help them enroll in, attend, and succeed in school.
New Menlo School Network Data Room
The Technology Department is committed to ensuring that the public
investment in existing and emerging technologies, and their seamless
integration into every facet of our schools, will continue to empower
and unite individuals and groups to achieve the Chattooga County
School District mission goals of challenging each and every student.
Erate
Since the establishment of the federal Erate program in 1999, the
Chattooga County School District has been successful in securing
federal funds for technology enhancements for our schools. Over $3.5
million has been received by the district for technology improvements
in the schools. This year is no exception, we are hopeful to be funded
for technology improvements ($371,428) at Chattooga High School for
upgrades during the summer months. Technology upgrades have been
made possible to Leroy Massey Elementary, Lyerly Elementary, Menlo
Elementary and Summerville Middle. Summerville Elementary is
scheduled for an upgrade to its data system in the summer of 2011.
Additional funding sources include QZAB, Title IID, and Title I funds. We
are constantly seeking grants and our latest award was for a $64,580
Advanced Placement equipment grant for Chattooga High. This grant
will provide the equipment needed for the AP students and teachers to
learn how to use hand held computing devices (Apple iTouch) to create
and showcase student podcast and advanced technology skills.
eWalk Project
Each administrator has been trained on the use of the Apple iTouch and
the eWalk application for conducting electronic classroom
observations. Administrators have gone “high-tech” in doing classroom
walkthroughs. Observations that were once time consuming and
required piles of paperwork, can now be completed electronically and
results emailed instantly to the classroom teacher.
Shout Point
A new application has been added to our student information system
that will help improve the communication link to parents / guardians.
Shout Point is the newly activated call system that notifies parents /
guardians of school closings, emergencies, a student abesence, and
other district or school notifications. This system utilizes state-of-theart technology to notify every household via phone, cell, or email in
minutes when necessary. This addition is used to help ensure the
safety of our students and staff.
Campus-Wide Wireless Networks
Chattooga High, Summerville Middle, and Menlo Elementary have
received campus-wide wireless networks this year. This allows
students and staff to connect to the school network or Internet at any
location on the school campus. Plans are for the remaining locations
to receive this upgrade within a few years.
LES Network Data Room
New Classroom Smart Boards
Chattooga County School System is committed to the belief that every student, regardless of
disability, should have the opportunity to be a part of an age-appropriate regular classroom and
the support needed to ensure a successful learning experience within the regular classroom
setting. The Georgia Department of Education recognized Chattooga County School System for
excellence in the education of students with disabilities by:
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Achieving a higher percentage of graduates with regular education diploma.
Transitioning students to their desired postsecondary outcomes.
Decreasing the number of students who drop out.
The Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) recognized Chattooga County School in
conjunction with Georgia's Performance Goals for Students with Disabilities for:
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Highest performer (drop out rate).
Most improved (least restrictive environment).
Most improved (fully certified)
In 2009 the Georgia Department of Education recognized Chattooga County School System for
Excellence in the Education of Students with Disabilities by meeting state target for educating
children in the least restrictive environment.
The Chattooga County Special Olympics was held at Chattooga High School’s Little Big Horn
Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2009.
There will be a Special Olympics Banquet for the Athletes who will participate in the Olympics
this May.
This year the Chattooga County Special Olympics will be participating in the Young Athletes
Olympics for students with special needs who are under the age of eight in May.
Students with disabilities from Chattooga County attend Rome/Floyd Recreation Department’s
Camp Goodtimes for three weeks in the summer.
T r a n s p o r ta t i o n
Chattooga County Schools Transportation Dept.
203 Penn Street
Summerville, GA 30747
Phone 706-857-3258 Fax 706-857-3440
E-mail dhall@chattooga.k12.ga.us
David Hall, Director
31 Bus Routes
Approximately 412,400 Miles annually
Approximately 59,000 gal. diesel fuel
Estimated cost @ $2.50 per gallon (current est. price) = $147,000,00
DOE Recommended Best Practices
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Monthly Bus Inspection Forms are up-to-date and filed.
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Department of Public Safety Spot Inspection Form on file for each bus
inspected.
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Standardized method for drivers to report vehicle problems to the mechanical staff. DOE Recommended Best Practices
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Driver pre and post trip records are up-to-date and on file.
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Annual Department of Public Safety Vehicle Inspections are on file for
each bus.
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Record of Repairs of each bus are on file.
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State vehicle maintenance record retention in place (5 years) after
sold or discarded.
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The DOE is notified in writing or via email of any material or construction defect found in new school buses.
Student Safe Riding Instruction
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Evacuation Drills Are Conducted and Documented.
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There is a structured procedure for bus drivers to report unacceptable
student behavior.
Chattooga County Schools
Counseling Services
Christy Swansbrough, Director
Children face unique and diverse challenges, both personally and developmentally, that have an impact on their
academic achievement. The Chattooga County School counselors recognize these challenges and provide students
with the academic/social/emotional support they need. Our school counselors work closely with parents, teachers,
and administration to assure that every student receives support, encouragement, and guidance in order to fully
maximize his or her learning opportunities.
The primary goal of our counseling staff is to help students develop positive academic self-concepts and feelings of
competence and confidence as learners. Through guidance and counseling, students develop positive decisionmaking skills, communication skills, and character education values that will benefit them throughout their lives.
From Left to Right: Cathie Denson, Pat Clifton, Elaine Thomas, Beth Cleveland, Martha Durham
Chattooga High School
Pat Clifton (9th and 10th)
Sheila McKeehan (11th and 12th)
Leroy Massey Elementary
Cathie Denson
Lyerly Elementary School
Beth Cleveland
Menlo Elementary School
Martha Durham
Summerville Elementary School
Beth Cleveland
Summerville Middle School
Elaine Thomas
School Social Worker
Christy Swansbrough
The following services may vary school to school. For more information contact your school counselor.
Individual Counseling:
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College Prep Assistance- applications, college fairs, FAFSA
Crisis Counseling- provides prevention, intervention, and follow-up. When necessary, referrals are made to
appropriate community resources
Dr. Jerry Jennings from Innovative Counseling Solutions
Post Secondary Planning for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders
Scheduling and Transcript Assistance
Small Group Counseling:
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Extended Family for Kids (Laure Clemmons)- support group for students with a family member
incarcerated
Kids Matter (Blythe Mayfield, Heather Stanley, and Joanna Crews)- Art Therapy Groups and Experiential
Learning Groups
Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition (Dr. Jerry Jennings)- Tobacco Use Prevention
Classroom Guidance:
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Career Education
o Georgia Career Information System
o Making It Count- transitioning into high school, college, and/or into careers
o Teenagers Preparing for the Real World
Character Readings at MES
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Conflict Resolution
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Drug Awareness and Prevention
o Heather Stanley
o Safe and Drug Free Schools (Mary Czentnar)
 Online Student Health Survey
 Red Ribbon Week
 Too Good for Drugs Curriculum
 Too Good for Violence Curriculum
Financial Aid Workshops for12th grade
Health Education
o Choosing the Best
o Renee Williams (Sex and Family Education)
Social Skills
Team Building Activities
Test Taking and Study Skills
Other School-wide Programs:
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Aesop’s Fables- Paul Harbison
Character Counts
Character County- Patty Snyder
Chattooga Chat- monthly sessions for parents to hear a program and/or meet with teachers at CHS
CRT Spells Opportunity
Good Touch, Bad Touch- Shannon Bond through Harbor House
Kids with Character
Making Good Choices
Rachel’s Challenge at SMS
Student Advisement
Student Orientation for upcoming 9th graders
Student of the Month
Community:
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Grands Who Care- Support group for grandparents and relatives who are raising children who are not their
own. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at Summerville Middle School.
McKinney-Vento services- provided to students living in transient situations to help them enroll in, attend,
and succeed in school.
Referrals:
Help to deal with crises such as abuse, depression, family difficulties, suicidal ideation, and violence.
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Department of Family and Children Services
Lookout Mountain Community Services or chosen family mental health provider
Wraparound Initiative Northwest Georgia (WIN GA) and the Local Interagency Planning Team (LIPT) link
students and families with more intensive needs through community resources.
2009
National Signing Day
Congratulations to all of you guys and
your families!
From left to right: Rashad Ramsey,
Senorise Perry, Cody Hall, Derek Dodd
Football
Overall record 9-2 ( The second most wins in School History)
First Round of State Playoffs
Four Players make the Rome News Tribune All-Area Team (Senorise Perry, Rashaad Ramsey, Olajuwan
Blair, and Taylor Hunter)
Senorise Perry made AP First Team All-State as an Athlete, First Team All-Tri State Chattanooga Free
Press, and AJC honorable mention All –State
Senorise Perry committed to play at the University of Louisville
Rashaad Ramsey committed to play at West Georgia
Basketball
Region 7-AA regular season Region Champions
Won the Cherokee Invitational Christmas Tournament
Sweet Sixteen Appearance
Nic Perry signed basketball scholarship with Georgia Northwestern College
Perie Finley signed basketball scholarship with Georgia Northwestern College
Rashaad Ramsey was selected All-State Class AA, All-region 7AA Tournament Team, All-Area
Team by Rome News, and All-Area by Chattanooga Free Press
Nic Perry was selected All-Area by Rome News and Chattanooga Free Press
Nic Perry and Perie Finley played in GA/TN All-Star Game
Baseball
Finished Second In Region 7-AA
Hosted First Home Playoff Game in School History
Derek Dodd has signed to play baseball at Darton College
Colby Luther signed with Shorter to play baseball in 2009
Track
Senorise Perry won Region 7-AA in 100 meter, 200 meter
Rashaad Ramsey won Region 7-AA in triple jump
4x400 relay team won Region 7-AA
Senorise and Rashaad both qualified for State and Senorise placed second in 100 meter and
Rashaad placed also.
Softball
Tori Willingham -- CHS Freshman was selected to the All-Area Team for 2009.
Wrestling
Brandon Siffles was a 119lb State Champion in 2009
CMS Wrestling Area
(Floyd County Athletic Association)
Place Winners
2nd -75 lbs Clancy Loorham-Menlo
2nd -80 lbs Derek Combs-Summerville
1st -95 lbs Hayden Burdick-Summerville
1st -112 lbs Drew Jackson-Summerville
2nd -125 lbs Ronnie Mobley-Summerville
4th -139 lbs Drew Hartline-Menlo
3rd -170 lbs Patrick Kirby-Summerville
Grade 6
Grade 8
Grade 8
Grade 8
Grade 8
Grade 7
Grade 8
Standardized Testing
System Test Coordinator: EMILY BOLTON, Assistant Superintendent Test
Criterion-Referenced
Competency Test
(CRCT)
End of Course Test
(EOCT)
Required
For
Grades
1st – 8th
9th – 12th
Georgia High School
Graduation Test
(GHSGT)
11th – 12th
Georgia Writing
Assessments
3rd, 5th, 8th
& 11th
Purpose
The CRCT is specifically intended to test Georgia's performance/content standards
outlined in the GPS. This information is used to diagnose individual student
strengths and weaknesses as related to the instruction of the GPS, and to gauge the
quality of education throughout Georgia.
1st – 8th graders take the CRCT in the content areas of reading, English/language arts,
and mathematics.
3rd – 8th graders are also assessed in science and social studies
The EOCT aligns with the Georgia curriculum standards including knowledge and
skills assessments of the following eight content areas:
¾Mathematics
Mathematics I: Algebra/Geometry/Statistics
Mathematics II: Geometry/Algebra II/Statistics
¾Social Studies
United States History
Economics/Business/Free Enterprise
¾Science
Biology
Physical Science
¾English Language Arts
Ninth Grade Literature and Composition
American Literature and Composition
The assessments provide diagnostic information to help students identify strengths
and areas of need in learning, therefore improving performance in all high school
courses and on other assessments, such as the GHSGT. The EOCT also provides data
to evaluate the effectiveness of classroom instruction at the school and system levels.
All students seeking a Georgia high school diploma must pass the GHSGT in four
content areas as well as the Georgia High School Writing Assessment. These
assessments ensure that students qualifying for a diploma have mastered essential
core academic content and skills. Georgia’s graduation tests provide valuable
information for students, educators, and parents about student strengths and areas for
improvement. The tests identify students who may need additional instruction in the
concepts and skills required for a diploma. Students take the graduation tests for the
first time in the 11th grade. The Writing Assessment takes place in the fall, and the
GHSGT in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies occur
in the spring of the 11th grade. Students who do not pass on the first attempt of the
tests have multiple opportunities to receive additional instruction, retest, and qualify
for graduation before the spring of the 12th grade.
The writing assessments provide information to teachers, students and parents about
individual writing performance and areas of strength and challenge. This information
is useful for instruction and preparation for future writing assessments. Georgia law
(O.C.G.A., Section 20-2-281) requires that writing assessments be administered to
students in grades three, five, eight, and eleven. Statewide writing assessments serve
the purpose of improving writing and writing instruction.
CRCT All Schools 3 Year Comparison
Reading Grade 2
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
LMES
LES
MES
SES
SYS
English Language Arts Grade 2
120%
100%
80%
2007 Data
60%
2008 Data
40%
2009 Data
20%
0%
LMES
LES
MES
SES
SYS
Mathematics Grade 2
120%
100%
80%
2007 Data
60%
2008 Data
40%
2009 Data
20%
0%
LMES
LES
MES
SES
SYS
CRCT All Schools 3 Year Comparison
Reading Grade 3
Mathematics Grade 3
120%
120%
100%
100%
80%
80%
2007 Data
60%
2008 Data
40%
2009 Data
20%
0%
0%
LES
MES
SES
2008 Data
40%
20%
LMES
2007 Data
60%
2009 Data
LMES
SYS
English Lang/Arts Grade 3
100%
100%
80%
80%
40%
2007 Data
2008 Data
40%
2008 Data
20%
0%
0%
MES
SES
SYS
2009 Data
LMES
LES
MES
Social Studies Grade 3
120%
100%
80%
2007 Data
60%
2008 Data
40%
2009 Data
20%
0%
LMES
SYS
60%
2009 Data
LES
SES
2007 Data
20%
LMES
MES
Science Grade 3
120%
60%
LES
LES
MES
SES
SYS
SES
SYS
CRCT All Schools 3 Year Comparison
English Language Arts Grade 5
Reading Grade 5
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
LMES
LES
MES
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
LMES
SYS
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Data 2007
Data 2008
Data 2009
LES
MES
120%
100%
80%
2007 Data
60%
2008 Data
40%
2009 Data
20%
0%
LES
MES
SYS
SYS
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2007 Data
2008 Data
Data 2009
LMES
SYS
Social Studies Grade 5
LMES
MES
Mathematics Grade 5
Science Grade 5
LMES
LES
LES
MES
SYS
CRCT All Schools 3 Year Comparison
Mathematics Grade 8
Reading Grade 8
120%
100%
80%
2007 Data
60%
2008 Data
40%
2009 Data
20%
0%
CRA
LES
MES
SMS
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
CRA
SYS
LES
English Language Arts Grade 8
100%
80%
2007 Data
60%
2008 Data
40%
2009 Data
20%
0%
LES
MES
SMS
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
LES
MES
SMS
SYS
SYS
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
CRA
SYS
Social Studies Grade 8
CRA
SMS
Science Grade 8
120%
CRA
MES
LES
MES
SMS
SYS
GHSGT/Writing 3 Year Comparison
Mathematics
English Language Arts
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
96%
79% 79%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Science
73%
65% 68%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
89%
69%
2008 Data
2009 Data
2010 Data
Chattooga High School
2009 Data
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
87% 84% 87%
2007 Data
2008 Data
2009 Data
Chattooga High School
Writing
78%
2008 Data
Social Studies
Chattooga High School
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2007 Data
Chattooga High School
Chattooga High School
100%
90%
80%
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60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
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87% 84% 87%
EOCT 3 Year Comparison
Ninth Grade Lit/Comp
100%
75%
60% 68%
50%
American Lit/Comp
100%
2007 Data
79% 74% 84%
2007 Data
50%
2008 Data
0%
2009 Data
2008 Data
0%
Geometry
Algebra I
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
52%
31%
2007 Data
15%
2008 Data
2009 Data
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Physical Science
50%
41%
2008 Data
2009 Data
100%
2007 Data
56% 54% 53%
50%
2008 Data
0%
2009 Data
2007 Data
2008 Data
0%
2009 Data
Chattooga High School
Chattooga High School
US History
Economics
100%
50%
2007 Data
Biology
78%
44% 41%
59% 55%
Chattooga High School
Chattooga High School
100%
2009 Data
Chattooga High School
Chattooga High School
100%
48%
31% 23%
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From Right to Left
Mr. Jimmy Lenderman, Principal
Mr. Jeff Martin, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Beth Morgan, Asst. Principal
Mr. Michael Benefield, CTAE Director
Chattooga High School Mission Statement
Chattooga High School graduates will receive a relevant and rigorous education that empowers them
to become lifelong learners prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.
Chattooga High School
Flex Time Schedule
Probably the biggest morale boost for our students has been adding
the flex time to our schedule. It has been an important scheduling
strategy for our school. Students use the flex time to receive tutoring,
retake missed tests and assignments, or work on credit recovery . If a
student does not need the extra time or credit recovery, they are free
to leave on Wednesday afternoons. This schedule recognizes that
some students need more time and more one on one teaching and
that not all students learn at the same rate. Teachers agree that flex
time has improved student learning and made it easier for students to
focus on academics.
Chattooga Chat
Another thing that has helped our school has been the Chattooga Chat
sessions that are held every month. Parents are given the opportunity
to meet with teachers about their child/children. In addition,
Chattooga Chat provides information on specific academic issues,
like how to finance and search for colleges, internet safety, and
awareness of prescription drug abuse. Our goal is to offer
comprehensive programs for parent/student involvement,
to help parents develop skills and foster conditions at home that
support learning, and to provide connections to outside agencies
that can help parents have positive and significant relationships with
their child/children.
Advanced Placement Classes
Chattooga High School is adding more AP classes to its schedule.
The criteria for Advanced Placement classes and exams is determined
And administered by the College Board. AP classes offer rigorous
college- level learning options to students in high school, which allows
students to earn college credit and challenge themselves with
demanding course work. Additionally, Chattooga High School has
received a grant to incorporate technology in its Advanced placement
program to aid students in mastering the material.
Chattooga High School was recently named an AP Challenge
school by Kathy Cox, State Superintendent, to recognize that although
the school has fewer than 900 students, offer Advanced Placement
classes in the four core areas of English, Mathematics, Social Studies,
and Science.
Tribal Success Center
This is our data center for teachers, and administrators to monitor the
graduation test scores and academic areas where students need help
throughout the year. To this end, students’ progress is charted clearly,
goals are posted, and progress tracked. By keeping our vital statistics
centrally located and visible to all faculty and administrators, we
ensure that student success is purposefully pursued.
Clubs/ Organizations
Chattooga High School has many student based clubs and
organizations. These clubs or organizations are composed of students
with adults as advising figures to help maintain the functionality of
the clubs. These clubs focus primarily on community service, career
interest, and interpersonal dynamics. Our clubs participate in local,
region, and state competitions. Our clubs are designed to recognize
students for their outstanding accomplishments.
Chattooga High students will compete in the Region 7AA Literary
Meet on 3/12/10 in the following categories:
Ryan Morrison - Boys Essay
Celsea McCann - Girls Essay
Jazzmine Grinis - Girls Dramatic Interpretation
Trent Elsberry - Boys Dramatic Interpretation
Blake Graves - Boys Solo
Cherina Dillard - Girls Solo
Cherina Dillard, Kodi Neal and Brianna Ramey - Girls Trio
Jacob Zuniga, Blake Graves, Wayne Grant and Mack Burke - Boys Quartet
Students from CHS will be competing against students from these other Region
schools: Sonoraville, Gordan Central, Adairsville, Model, Temple, Dade County, Coosa,
Calhoun and Pepperell
CHS FCCLA participated in Region 1 STAR Events competition on
Saturday Feb. 27, 2010.
The following students received a gold medal and will advance to State Competition in
Athens Georgia on March 18-20.
Melissa Johnson - Recycle and Redesign - Gold and advancing to STATE
Chandler Mitchell and Meagan Hurley - National Programs in Action Sr. - Gold and
advancing to STATE
Raven Dallas and Sarah Allen - Illustrated Talk Sr. - Gold and advancing to STATE Morgan
Stull and Katlyn Millican - Interpersonal Communications Jr. - Gold and advancing to
STATE
REGION COMPETITOR LIST 2009-2010
Students in bold compete in state competition on March 26-28.
Olivia Stancil—Word Processing I
Lauren Farmer—Word Processing II—First place Region
Courtney Cramer—Spreadsheet Application
Cara Hogue—Computer Applications—Third place Region
Ryan Morrison & Daricus Rounsaville—Desktop Publishing—Second place Region
Michael Scoggins—Economics—Fourth place Region
Rose Adkins, Thanh Mac, Indigo Whatley--Business Presentation—Second place Region
Michael Scoggins—Business Calculations
Rose Adkins—Business Communications
Devin Curtin—Economics
Annaca Sills—Economics
Elizabeth McNair--Public Speaking II
Medical Terminology
Saromey Walker is participating in the HOSA State medical terminology
competition in Athens. She got 6th in region.
All of these were region winners but they aren't going to state due to
lack of funds!
Saromey Walker - 6th medical terminology
Marisol Mosqueda - 2nd place in Health Care Concepts
Shelby Anderson - 5th in nurse assisting
Brittany Young- 7th in nurse assisting
Danika Foster - 10th Healthcare concepts
The CHS Student Council raised $500 to donate to cancer research in the
"Ballin' to Beat Cancer" Basketball game against Gordon Central.
Skills USA Construction Technology
Rayfe Templton placed 3rd in plumbing
Teamwork placed in top 10 in the State which made them eligible for
State Competitions
Patrick Strawn
Douglas Craig
Mathew Brown
Ian Lowe
Ryan Siffles will compete at state for HVAC, he took 2nd last year
We have also built 2storage buildings for the county
1 for Lyerly and 1 for the middle school
FFA
There are over 100 high school chapters in the North Georgia,
Chattooga High School FFA rated number two in competition.
Patrick Strawn won the Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award
sponsored by Monsanto.
Nathan Hegwood won 1st place in region for lawnmower maintenance
and 4th in state competition.
200 Middle School Rd
Summerville, Georgia 30747
706-857-2444
Kevin Muskett, Principal
Jennie Starr, Assistant Principal
Vision Statement: To meet the academic, social, emotional and safety
needs of our middle school students.
Summerville Middle School, where "Failure is Not an Option."
Summerville Middle School serves grades 6, 7, and 8. We are a Title
One school and a true middle school, following the philosophy of
the middle school concept. We offer Connections classes that give our
students the opportunity to learn many life skills that can be utilized
throughout high school, college, and future employment opportunities.
Summerville Middle School
Friends of Rachel/Rachel’s Challenge is a new
program at SMS. School leaders adopted the curriculum
as a vital component to help implement long term cultural
change in our school. It consists of thought-provoking
challenges and habit changing exercises to insure a long
lasting chain reaction of kindness and compassion.
The National FFA Organization is
dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of
students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth and career success through
agricultural education. The organization was chartered in
2007 at Summerville Middle School and provides
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a five day trip for 8 graders to explore regions of
Georgia and connect with the history and geography of Georgia
studied throughout the year. Andersonville, Okefenokee Swamp,
Cumberland Island, Tybee Island, and historic Savannah are just a
few of the places visited.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCA, is touching
millions of lives….. one heart at a time.
FCA focuses on serving local
communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make
a difference for Christ. Students organizing and participate in
student led bible study, prayer, and community service projects.
Principal: Robbie Robinson
The mission of Lyerly Elementary
School is to provide an environment
where every child is welcome, important,
and is preparing to become a productive
member of society.
150 Oak Hill Road
Lyerly, Gerogia 30730
706-895-3323
391 Students
Lyerly Elementary has been named a 2009 Title I Distinguished
School. The faculty and staff of Lyerly would like to thank all of
you for working along with us to make sure our children receive a
quality education.
At Lyerly School, we are very proud of our students, faculty and staff
and their accomplishments. We continue to be fully accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Although the school received very high marks, we are always looking for ways to improve. Several of our faculty have earned advanced degrees during the past year and
many more are in the process of continuing their education to enhance
our school program. Our students excel in academics and sports. Several
of our students have won awards in both areas.
Mrs. Judy
England ,
Principal
Mr. Barry
Peppers, Assistant
Principal
Parent and Community Involvement at Leroy Massey Elementary
“Who you are and what you do and say will greatly influence the young people who will
be the productive citizens of tomorrow’s world. Your expectations of your students will
greatly influence their achievement and ultimately their lives. ( Harry Wong)
The mission statement of Leroy Massey Elementary states that our goal is to “enable
students to become productive citizens.” It will take a village to make that happen…. a
village of teachers, school staff members, parents, grandparents, guardians, and
community members. One of our goals, this year, has been to make that happen by
giving our parents, family and community members opportunities to be involved in
several different school activities and events.
Our first major event was a time, before school began, for school personnel, parents and
students to “Meet and Greet.” The majority of our students and their families attended.
As the year continued, other activities gave families opportunities to be involved at Leroy
Massey:
McTeacher Night
Math and Science Night
Chattooga Can Drive
Parent Workshops
Fall Festival
Student of the Month Breakfast
Grandparent’s Day
Red Ribbon Week
United Against Violence
The School Improvement Plan of Leroy Massey will continue to give parents
opportunities to be involved in their child’s education. Our students come to us from
many different walks of life – some facing more challenges than others. It’s our job, as
parents and educators, to give them the tools to face those challenges. Those tools are
gained through education that first begins at home and then continues in the school. The
teachers, staff members, parents, family and community members will continue to work
together to build a community of educated young people.
LMES started the school year with “Meet and Greet Teacher” night.
“McTeacher Night” at McDonald’s
Can Drive
Fall Festival
Grandparent’s Day
United Against Violence
Math and Science Night
Parent Workshop
Student of the Month Breakfast
Red Ribbon Week
2430 Hwy 337
Menlo, Georgia 30731
706-862-2323
Mike Martin, Principal
Nestled in the hills of North Georgia, Menlo Elementary School houses students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Menlo School is one of only four schools in the state
of Georgia that educates children in this many grades. Before Chattooga County
chose to consolidate schools, Menlo School also housed grades nine through twelve.
The faculty and staff of Menlo School feel very fortunate to work at a school that has
tremendous support from parents and the surrounding community. As students move
from kindergarten through the higher grades, the faculty and staff come to know them
so well that they become like family. The school also has an excellent relationship with
our business partner, Best Manufacturing Company.
We are very proud of our school and the accomplishments of our students!
We are very
proud of our new
annex
Pictured is:
Science Lab
Classroom
Resource Room
Menlo School Accomplishments and Programs
FCA- (Paula Buice, Christy Willis, Heather Bachelor, & Diane Venable)
Drama Team (Becky Allen & Elizabeth Jarrett)
Puppet Team (Allen & Jarrett)
Math Initiative (high school students come work with our students in math) (Paula Buice)
8th Grade Environmental Field Study (Becky Allen & Mary Beth Housch)
McTeacher Night (All)
Middle Grades Club Day (6th, 7th, & 8th grade teachers)
8th Grade Reading Buddies (Christy Dooley)
8th Grade Pizza & Paper (in preparation for writing test) (Christy Dooley)
Gym Renovations (Mark Pickle)
New Annex (occupied by 6th, 7th, & 8th grades)
New Offices
After school Tutoring (Carole Hosmer & Paula Buice)
Upgraded Technology including wiring, security system, V brick technology (Jimmy Benefield)
Sports accomplishments: Clancy Loorham and Drew Hartline (Middle School Wrestling),
Middle School Basketball (playoff status), Menlo Sports, & Middle School Cheerleading
(Charles Cooper)
Title I Distinguished School
AYP Status-School wide scores
4H and Junior Master Gardener, Health Rocks (6th grade) (Buice)
DARE (Susan Noel)
RTI (Buice & Hosmer)
Student Leadership Team
School Council (Lisa Davis & Mary Beth Housch)
Student Council/Beta Club (Peggy Elrod & Mark Pickle)
PTO (Kelly Thomas)
Math Team Competitions (Becky Allen & Laura Welch)
Spelling Bee Participation
Gifted Inventions Project (Kathy Floyd & Kristie Hunter)
Tigers’ Roar (news broadcast) (Lisa Davis)
Established Business Partnerships –Lions Club, BEST, City of Menlo
Tillotson Grants
Parent/Community Volunteer Program (Christy Dooley, Claudia Maddux, Virginia Ballinger)
Teachers receiving advanced degrees (Sent to Deborah)
Weekly Family/Community Reading Night (Lisa Davis)
The Student Council/Beta Club have done the following:
Cooked breakfast for faculty/staff/community members
Collected food for local food pantry
Toy drive
Collected items for Ronald McDonald House and cleaned
Organized field day & Softball tournament
Field Day for Lyerly PK
Red Ribbon Week
Spring Fling
Helped Red Cross raise money for Tsunami relief
Principal, Brian Beasley
Assistant Principal, Beth Hall
206 Penn Street
Summerville, GA 30747
Phone 706 - 857-2454 Fax 706 - 857- 5767
The goal at SES is to provide a learning environment that recognizes the
culture, ability, and learning style of each student. Our caring and
highly qualified staff will go above and beyond to ensure that the children of SES reach their full potential. Parental involvement is an essential component in the success of our students, as well. The parents and
the school have to work as a team to unlock each child's individual talents and assist them in progressing academically. As the new Principal,
I look forward to being a part of the team that helps to make a difference in the lives of the children that walk the halls of SES.
Fundraiser during McTeacher Night.
We were able to raise $320.00 for our school.
Each month two students from each grade level are chosen as
the STUDENTS OF THE MONTH. Also, a Teacher of the
Month and Support Person of the Month are chosen.
Fall Festival proved to be an awesome time for
faculty, staff and all of our families!!!
Parents were invited to attend a workshop
that was coordinated by Jannie Burrage as a
joint program with Leroy Massey Elementary.
Students enjoyed Polar Express Day. They
wore their PJ’s and were treated to a reading of “The Polar Express” written by Chris
Van Allsberg. Later they watched the movie
and were treated to hot chocolate.
Crossroads Academy is a blended alternative school consisting of a school for students who have been
expelled out of a Chattooga County middle or high schools, and a credit recovery school for students
who are not on target to graduate with their class. Both programs evaluate, first and foremost, the
current academic deficiencies of each student and the social needs of the students. Best practices and
learning strategies are used to insure that students are engaged in learning, develop self discipline and
acquire tools to assist in acquiring academic success and career goals.
Crossroads is approved and funded by the Georgia State Department of Education and is under the
direct supervision of Chattooga County Board of Education. The school is designed to provide
educational and emotional support to students in grades 6 - 12. Students are referred to Crossroads
Academy by Chattooga County Board of Education’s "tribunal process" or parents, who waive the
tribunal process and agree for the child to be expelled and have the opportunity to attend Crossroads.
Students, who attend Crossroads for a punitive reason, attend Crossroads for one or two school
semesters. Upon completion of a student’s designated time at Crossroads, a student transitions back to
Chattooga High School or one of Chattooga County’s middle schools.
Chattooga County High School counselors collaborate with Crossroads to ensure that students continue
the courses that are designated in each student’s four year academic plan. Crossroads Academy also
meets the needs of students requiring special education services or who have a current 504 Plan.
Crossroads programs are provided for Chattooga County middle and high school students in the general
academic areas. The Crossroads’ core curriculum includes all Georgia Performance Standards, and
strictly adheres to Georgia High School Graduation rules. Several assisted learning programs support
learning by providing self-paced, computer assisted learning. The primary computer assisted programs
are NovaNet and Classworks; both are research based and are proven to be highly effective in schools
across the state and nation. Another research based computer assisted learning program that is used at
Crossroads and is highly effective is WriteToLearn. WriteToLearn provides students unlimited essay
writing experiences that gives the student immediate feedback and numerous editing opportunities to
improve their work. One major plus for WriteToLearn is that it is web based and can be accessed from
the students’ home computers.
The credit recovery program at Crossroads is a new and much needed option for the Chattooga County
School System. Credit recovery provides students the opportunity to earn high school credit whenever a
course curriculum is completed and mastery of learning is evaluated and documented. It is possible for
a student to earn eight to ten high school credits in one school year. Currently, there are fourteen
students who are enrolled in the credit recovery program. Four of the fourteen students are on target
to graduate with their 2010 graduating classmates.
One of the goals for Crossroads is that 80% of the credit recovery students will be on grade level or
graduate by the end of the 2009 – 2010 academic school year. Currently, more than 80% of the credit
recovery students are on track to achieve that goal. In regards to state mandated test goals,
80% of Crossroads students taking state mandated test will meet or exceed the state academic
performance rate.
When a Chattooga County High School senior is sent to Crossroads Academy and successfully meets all
state and local high school graduation requirements, the student is internally transferred back to
Chattooga County High School to graduate with the Chattooga County High senior class. For postsecondary purposes, both diploma and transcript will be issued from Chattooga County High School.