District Profile - Coshocton City Schools
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District Profile - Coshocton City Schools
R DA N LE A ! L C IDE O O S SCH IN Painting by Mike Stiers COSHOCTON CITY 20142015 ANNUAL REPORT SCHOOLS Mural by Benjamin Blackson See page 8 for information on cover artwork 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Superintendent’s Message .......... 2 Board of Education ....................... 2 District Profile ............................... 3 Financial Profile ............................ 3 Student Services ........................... 4 Early Childhood Gifted Education Special Education Curriculum.................................. 5-8 College and Career Readiness Elementary, Grades K-6 Secondary, Grades 7-12 Fine Arts Performance.............................9-11 Awards and Recognition Continuing Education Working on the Work 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report Greetings from the Superintendent of Coshocton City Schools! To the Coshocton City Schools Community: First and foremost, on behalf of our Coshocton City School Board, I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to our community for their continued support. Your attendance at our many athletic, academic, and musical programs demonstrates your support and commitment to our students. Many of you spend countless hours volunteering to help students within our schools and programs, which communicates your dedication to helping our young people succeed. Finally, your financial support Dr. Dave Hire through local tax dollars allow us to continue to provide a quality education to the Superintendent youth of our community. We are grateful to live in a community where the link between community, schools, families, and students is strong and vibrant. We will continue to count on your support as we work hard to provide the best learning environment and to meet the needs of every student entrusted to our daily care. I would encourage you to look through this calendar to learn more about our schools and programs, find events and competitions, and note the local businesses that have helped to sponsor this publication. Finally, we welcome our newest class of 2028 and anticipate continued excellence from our senior class of 2016. We continue our mission to empower our students to become “literate, respectful, responsible, and independent lifelong learners in an ever-changing global society.” Sincerely, Dr. Dave Hire, Superintendent dave.hire@omeresa.net / 740-622-1901 COSHOCTON CITY SCHOOLS Board of Education and Administrative Team District Mission & Vision Statements 2015-2016 Your Coshocton City Schools Board of Education …supporting education and acting on behalf of our community! MISSION STATEMENT Coshocton City Schools, in partnership with families and the community, will empower individuals to become literate, respectful, responsible, and independent lifelong learners in an ever-changing global society. VISION STATEMENT The Coshocton City Schools will become a community hub for learning by transforming into a service organization existing to maximize the unique educational potential of each individual (students and staff ) through these commitments: • Helping all teachers learn, through the significance of collaboration, professional development, and relationships so that all students can learn • Embracing Professional Learning Communities to improve the learning process • Utilizing technology to enhance learning opportunities • Applying an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning • Monitoring district goals and providing timely and appropriate feedback • Demonstrating that Excellence in Action leads to Excellence in Results (Left-Right): Sam Bennett, Dr. Todd Salmans, Steve Clark, Dr. Jere Butcher, Tadd Johnson Dr. Jere Butcher, President Dr. Todd Salmans jere.butcher@omeresa.net todd.salmans@omeresa.net Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President sam.bennett@omeresa.net Mr. Tadd Johnson tadd.johnson@omeresa.net Mr. Steve Clark steve.clark@omeresa.net 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report 3 District Profile PERSONNEL DEMOGRAPHIC Position STUDENT ENROLLMENT # of Staff Grade Enrollment Grade Enrollment Certified - Teachers 113 K 130 7 119 Certified - Other Professionals 17 1 96 8 131 Certified - Administration 9 2 130 9 128 Classified - Maintenance/Custodial/Mechanic 13 3 115 10 138 Classified - Clerical 13 4 114 11 128 Classified - Aides/Paraprofessionals 25 5 132 12 103 Classified - Transportation 5 6 117 Total 1581 Classified - Other 19 Total 214 Financial Data Felicia Drummey, Treasurer 740-622-1901 felicia.drummey@omeresa.net OPERATING REVENUE OPERATING EXPENDITURES Tang PP - 3% Benefits - 20% Income Tax - 0% Salaries - 52% Unrestricted Aid - 51% Real Estate - 27% Purchased Services - 21% All Other Rev. - 5% Supplies & Materials - 3% Other Expenditures - 4% Capital Outlay - 0% Prop. Tax Alloc. - 5% Restricted Aid - 9% OPERATING EXPENDITURE SUMMARY OPERATING REVENUE SUMMARY 3.010 - Personnel Services...................................................................... $8,760,137.06 3.020 - Employees’ Retirement/Insurance Benefits ....................... $3,495,002.09 3.030 - Purchased Services ..................................................................... $3,498,017.00 3.040 - Supplies and Materials ..................................................................$444,888.00 3.050 - Capital Outlay ..................................................................................... $77,750.58 3.060-4.300 - Other Expenditures............................................................$697,073.07 4.500 - Total Expenditures ........................................................$16,972,867.80 1.010 - General Property Tax (Real Estate) ........................................ $4,547,353.00 1.020 - Public Utility Personal Property .................................................$450,280.15 1.030 - Income Tax ............................................................................................................ $1.035 - Unrestricted Grants-in-Aid ...................................................... $8,538,150.71 1.040 & 1.045 - Restricted Grants-in-Aid ........................................... $1,465,372.45 1.050 - Property Tax Allocation .................................................................$939,147.45 1.060 - All Other Operating Revenues ...................................................$933,949.86 1.070 - Total Revenue .................................................................$16,874,253.61 4 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report Services for Our Students Office of Pupil Personnel Coshocton Elementary School 1203 Cambridge Road Coshocton, OH 43812 Director of Special Services: Todd Johnson………………….....…740-622-5547 Parent Mentor Program: Cheri McCullough………….……….740-622-2924 Coshocton City Schools offers a comprehensive Special Education Program that includes a continuum of services available to students with disabilities. Services for identified students with disabilities include: collaboration/consultation services in the regular education classroom; supplemental services provided by an intervention specialist; individual/small group instruction; resource room; special classes; separate facility; home instruction; and services in institutions and hospitals. CHILD FIND: A SEARCH FOR ALL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Child Find is the process of identifying, locating, and evaluating children with disabilities who may be in need of special education and related services. State and local agencies are given the responsibility by federal and state law to conduct Child Find activities so that children who need special services have the opportunity to receive those services. The purpose of Child Find is: • to promote public awareness activities; • to alert parents, professionals, and the public to children who may have special needs; • to assist school districts in finding children who may have disabilities and who otherwise may not come to the district’s attention; • to enable children and families to receive the special education and related services that they need. DEFINITION OF A DISABILILTY A disability is defined in the following ways: • For ages birth to three (3), it is an established condition known to result in a delay or a documented delay; • For ages three (3) through twenty-one (21), identification of one or more of the following conditions: autism; deaf-blindness; hearing impairment (including deafness); mental retardation; multiple disabilities; orthopedic impairment; other health impairment; emotional disturbance; specific learning disability; speech and language impairment; traumatic brain injury; visual impairment (including blindness); development delay for ages three (3) through five (5). If you know a child who may have special needs, help is available. Please contact Todd Johnson, Director of Special Services at 622-5514. You may also contact the child’s teacher or building principal. There are additional resources available on the Ohio Department of Education website: www.education.ohio.gov Search Students with Disabilities PRESCHOOL EDUCATION Coshocton City Schools Preschool Program Recognized as a Quality Learning and Development Program COSHOCTON, OHIO - In recognition of a commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, the Coshocton City Schools Preschool Program has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the state of Ohio. Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs. Participating programs can. In addition to meeting all standards of a four-star rating, programs with five stars may also: • Have lower staff/child ratios. • Use child assessment results to plan activities that best support learning and development goals for each child. • Share assessment results and create goals for children. • Develop plans to support children as they transition to a new classroom or educational setting. • Work with other organizations or businesses within the community to support children and their families. • Have an active and organized parent volunteer group. • Use input from families and community partners’ inform the program’s continuous improvement process. • Have accreditation by an approved organization. Coshocton City Schools is proud to have a five-star preschool program said Francie Berg, director of the Coshocton City Schools Preschool Program. We know that children have approximately 1,892 days from birth until school starts, and every day matters. It is important to us that children develop their self-confidence, social and emotional skills, and a love of learning. Research confirms that the first five years of a child’s life has a direct impact on how children develop emotional well-being, in addition to, learning and social skills. For these reasons, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education are committed to improving early childhood opportunities for all children in the state. To learn more, visit www.earlychildhoodohio.org. FEDERAL PROGRAMS Coshocton City Schools is a Schoolwide district, meaning that all teachers are Title I teachers and all students are Title I students. Coshocton also provides educational services for students and professional support for staff at Sacred Heart as a non-public school district. Funds from Coshocton federal programs support direct instruction and tutoring for students (9 teachers for reading and 2 teachers for math), as well as professional development and training for staff, research-based programs in reading, materials and supplies, parent/community involvement, support for homeless students and their families, and support for extended learning programs, such as summer school. Specific research-based instructional programs provided under federal funding include: • Reading Recovery • Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) • Lindamood Bell • Ortan Gillingham • Read 180 • System 44 • Plato (credit recovery) GIFTED EDUCATION In accordance with new state requirements and state approved tests, Coshocton City School District is implementing new policies and procedures for screening, identifying, and serving gifted students. Parents will be notified by letter if their student has been identified in one of the following areas: Superior Cognitive; Specific Academic; Creative Thinking; Visual-Performing Arts. For the past five school years our district has been serving students identified in the area of English Language Arts (Reading) through cluster grouping with a minimal amount of pull-out. Although students in grades three through eight have participated in this model, we will be expanding our services to include grades 1 and 2. Identified students will be instructed by teachers who have been trained in the cluster model and are supported by our Gifted Intervention Specialist and our Gifted Education Coordinator. During the next school year our district will also follow the cluster grouping model for students identified in Math. They will benefit from the same model of instruction and support as those students identified in English Language Arts. Students also participate in enrichment activities conducted within our region and coordinated by Diane Schlegel, Gifted Intervention Specialist: Quiz Bowl, Robotics Competition, Zane Trace Poetry Contest, God, Flag and Country essay competition, Eastern Ohio summit, MVESC showcase, and Connect (gifted students from the Muskingum Valley meet together and share enrichment experiences). Additional services will continue to be provided through curriculum enrichment, subject and grade level acceleration, and College Credit Plus. For any further information, please contact your building principal or Kathy Robbins, Director of Curriculum and Learning. 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report 5 CURRICULUM College and Career Ready, Birth to 16! Whether a Coshocton City Schools student dreams of an academic career that includes a college education, dreams of a career plan that includes career and/ or technical education, or dreams of a combination of academic, career, and technical education, Coshocton High School has a path that can lead to each student’s success. Through Ohio’s College Credit Plus, students now have an expanded opportunity to participate in dual enrollment, high school coursework in which college credit and high school credit is earned. And, if credit is earned from a public college or university, there is no cost for tuition, fees, and textbooks! Ohio’s new College Credit Plus replaces Post-Secondary Options (PSEO) and became effective in September of 2014, with implementation for the 2015-16 school year. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to students. Strengthened through its involvement in the Ohio Appalachian Collaborative, Coshocton City Schools, along with partnering districts, were 2014 Straight A Grant recipients. This proactive initiative enabled Coshocton High School to leverage funds that would enhance various pathways for students’ learning through completing multiple strategic goals. 1) High school teachers will become credentialed to offer collegiate coursework at Coshocton High School. Looking to the future, Nat McColley, Barbara Snyder, and Amy Borton will be offering credit bearing coursework for students in Mathematics, Science, and Business. 2) Partnerships have been developed within a “pod,” or network of other local districts who are also offering dual enrollment. Coursework can now be shared among districts, increasing and expanding the choice of coursework for students while saving costs to each district. Currently, Coshocton is partnering with Indian Valley, Barnesville, Crooksville, and River View in sharing coursework for the 2015-16 school year. Additionally, partnerships with institutions of higher education (IHE) are developed to ensure a common, collegiate syllabus and for provision of college credits. Coshocton has had successful partnerships in the past with COTC, Zane State, Ohio University-Zanesville, and University of Akron and looks forward to continued, mutually beneficial partnerships as students’ opportunities continue to grow. 3) Technological infrastructure and tools necessary to provide distance learning and online learning experiences are also part of the Straight A plan, which will complement Coshocton’s College Credit Plus programming. Students may enroll in multiple courses offered by local districts from within the “pod” via technology. Conversely, students from our partnering “pod” districts may choose to enroll in a course offered by Coshocton. 4) With the new delivery methodology, professional development is necessary. Teachers have begun training to manage flipped or blended classrooms. Training is forthcoming in managing a learning environment in which multiple classes are participants. College Credit Plus requires each district to provide a 15 and 30 hour pathway. Coshocton will offer two STEM pathways (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) for the 2015-16 school year (one 15 and one 30 hour pathway), and currently plans to develop a new pathway each year through 2018. If a student or parent would like more information and greater details, contact Darcy Nelson or Megan Hemming, Guidance Counselors at Coshocton High School. More information and details can be found at the links below: • College Credit Plus https://www.ohiohighered.org/ccp • Ohio Appalachian Collaborative/Straight A Grant Work http://portal.battelleforkids.org/OAC/oac-home • Coshocton High School-Guidance http://www.coshoctonredskins.com/hsguidance.aspx 6 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report “Everyone Education” at Coshocton City Schools Ohio’s Learning Standards: ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science English Language Arts “It’s not your mother’s Reading or English class anymore.” FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS, K-5 Fluency Phonics and Word Recognition Phonological Awareness (K-1 only) Print Concepts (K-1 only) READING LITERATURE AND INFORMATIONAL TEXTS, K-12 (Includes Literacy in Content and Technical Areas, 6-12) Close reading Make inferences Cite textual evidence Support conclusions Identify central ideas or themes Read and comprehend complex literary texts at the appropriate level Summarize Interpret words and phrases Analyze word choice Analyze texts and structures within texts Assess point of view Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media/formats Determine purpose of text Evaluate argument and claims in text Evaluate validity of reasoning Determine relevancy and sufficiency of evidence Analyze characters, events, and ideas Analyze texts to build knowledge/to compare approaches of author WRITING, K-12 Write routinely for these purposes: Write Opinions with supporting evidence Write narratively Write argument/persuasively with supporting evidence Write informatively and explanatory citing evidence Research Develop Skills: Develop and plan Research Organize and revise Style Edit Rewrite Produce and publish Handwriting, cursive, and keyboarding (added in Coshocton) Build stamina by writing over extended periods of time Select Appropriate Sources: Multiple print sources Digital tools Digital resources Various types of texts, print or digital (i.e., Interviews, Surveys, News articles, Speeches, Diaries or Journals) SPEAKING AND LISTENING, K-12 Prepare for and participate in conversations and collaborations Build on the ideas of others Present information, findings, and evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning Adapt speech as necessary for communication and understanding Create and express ideas clearly and persuasively evaluate information Use of digital media and visual display of information Demonstrate command of formal English as appropriate LANGUAGE, K-12 Use correct grammar and usage in speaking and writing Capitalize, punctuate, and spell correctly when writing Understand the function of language in different contexts Make effective choices for meaning and style Comprehend fully when reading or listening Understand word relationships and meanings Analyze word parts Determine meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using context and by consulting appropriate reference materials Acquire and use general academic and domain specific vocabulary for application in communication *Reading and Writing Standards also apply to all subject areas in grades 6-12, so that literacy instruction is provided across the curriculum. 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report 7 Mathematics K-8 Counting Sequence Time and Money Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Math Fluency Organizing Data Fractions and Decimals Properties Probability Ratio and Proportion Rational and Irrational Numbers Patterns and Function Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Shapes and Their Properties Graphing Lines and Angles Perimeter, Area, surface Area, and Volume Measurement Statistics Functions Geometry Statistics and Probability Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Calculus 9-12 Number and Quantity Algebra STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL PRACTICES, K-12 In addition to the Standards for each grade level, eight overarching Standards for Mathematical Practice are integrated into the curriculum for students in grades K-12. 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others 4. Model with mathematics 5. Use appropriate tools strategically 6. Attend to precision 7. Look for and make use of structure 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning Social Studies THEMES K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT ALL GRADES: A Child’s Place in Space and Time Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far People Working Together Communities Past and Present, Near and Far Ohio in the United States Regions and People of the Western Hemisphere Regions and People of the Eastern Hemisphere World Studies from 750 BC to 1600 AD: Ancient Greece to the First Global Age US Studies from 1492 to 1877: Exploration through Reconstruction, American History 1877-Present, American Government, World History, Contemporary World Issues and Geography (I & II), US Economics and Financial Literacy Integrated throughout all grades: History – Historical Thinking and Skills Geography – Spatial Thinking and Skills Government – Civic Participation and Skills Economics – Economic Decision Making and Skills 1. Financial Literacy Science K-8 COGNITIVE DEMANDS Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences -Using scientific concepts to design technological/engineering solutions -Demonstrate science knowledge through scientific inquiry -Interpret and communicate science concepts -Recall accurate science K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EARTH SCIENCE Daily and Seasonal Changes Sun, Energy, and Matter The Atmosphere Earth’s Resources Earth’s Surface Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Cycles and Patterns of Earth and the Moon Physical Earth PHYSICAL SCIENCE Properties of Everyday Objects and Materials Motion and Materials Changes in Motion Matter and Forms of Energy Electricity, Heat, and Matter Light, Sound, and Motion Matter and Motion Conservation of Mass and Energy Forces and Motion LIFE SCIENCE Physical and Behavioral Traits of Living Things Basic Needs of Living Things Interactions within Habitats Behavior, Growth and Changes Earth’s Living History Interactions within Ecosystems Cellular to Multicellular Cycles of Matter and Flow of energy Species and Reproduction HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE Physical Science Environmental Science Biology Physical Geology Anatomy and Physiology Physics Chemistry 8 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report The Arts… As always, the teachers in the Unified Arts Department encouraged their students to set goals and then worked hard to help them be successful at achieving those goals. That hard work paid off when several art students at CES received recognition for their efforts. Two students had their artworks selected to be on exhibit in Columbus during the month of March 2015. Ellivea Brown, who is in 5th grade, had her work displayed for the Young People’s Art Exhibition and Karissa Winterringer, who is in 4th grade, had her work on display at the Youth Art Month show. The 2nd grade students participated in the AAA poster contest that stressed the importance of school bus safety. Two students were chosen as winners: Anessa Moore1st place and Alexa McHenry- 3rd place. The CHS Unified Arts staff also encouraged their students to set goals in an effort to help their students be more successful. Some teachers even made student goal setting and increased student achievement a part of their teacher evaluation. Success was definitely achieved when thirty-six students participated in the Teenage Talent show at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. Eight students won awards for their artwork. Two of those students won multiple awards. Giving back to the community is always a focus of The National Art Honor Society and the Art Club. NAHS members were busy throughout the year completing their community service requirements. Some students went out into the community and put their knowledge and talents to work while others focused on helping out within the school. Hailey Rhoades and Katie Meddings painted a mural for City Hall while other members maintained display boards for teachers and decorated classroom doors. The Art Club created and donated a collaborative work of art to the Relay for Life auction. Based on the awards won and amount of growth teachers saw within their students it was definitely a great year for the Arts. Painting donated in 2013 by Coshocton graduate John Roof. This painting hangs in the Coshocton Elementary School library. Technology Susan Nolan, Technology Coordinator Installed • 450 ASUS Transformer T100 at CHS as part of the Straight A grant. • 60 Lenovo mini laptops for grade 6 as part of the Straight A grant. • 30 Lenovo mini laptops in the Consumer Science classroom • 25 DakTech desktop computers in the Career Tech computer lab for CAD • 90 Lenovo mini laptops assigned to grades 4, 5, & 6 – proceeds from the auction of the contents of the elementary buildings Relocated • 25 DakTech computers from Career Tech lab to staff members with aged equipment • Four netbook carts from junior high to grades 1 – 4 • Desktops from JH to Beth Schott’s computer lab • Laptop cart from JH to Dee Demyan’s lab • Laptop cart from Consumer Science to 5th grade Instituted Office 365 to teaching staff and grades 7-12 Named a Microsoft Showcase School Amy Borton, Jami Brown and Megan Crook are Microsoft Innovative Educators Maddie Miller, Caleb Burton, and Andrew Brown were named Microsoft Student Ambassadors Implemented Spicework Helpdesk for technology tickets on February 4th – 450 tickets at this point On the cover The mural of the former Coshocton High School was painted by Mike Stiers and hangs in the current high school near the auditorium. It is dedicated to the Coshocton High School Class of 1965 and is an acrylic 8.5 feet wide by 6.5 feet tall mural of the high school the way it looked to the graduating class of 1965. The mural was painted on three-quarter-inch plywood and is bordered with a wooden frame, constructed by Stiers. The Coshocton High School Class of 1964 commemorated the 200th anniversary of Colonel Henry Bouquet receiving prisoners from the Indians in October 1764 in Coshocton with a mural painted by Benjamin Blackson. His good friend Benton Clark was originally commissioned to do the mural, but he passed away before he could make his sketches for it come to life. The mural remained a part of the building even after it was turned into the former Central Elementary and was transported to the new Coshocton Elementary School in 2013. 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report 9 Food Service Department Coordinator: Jennifer Andrews - (740) 623-5804 Our Food Service Department consists of 15 full and part-time employees. The lunches we serve consist of 5 components: meat/meat alternate, whole grains, fruit, vegetable, and fluid milk. Students are offered all 5 components for their lunch. They can decline 2 items that are offered. If a student chooses to take only 3 items, 1 of the 3 items must be a fruit or vegetable. Our elementary students now see more choices for lunch. Salads are offered daily as well. In 2014-2015 our district began offering free breakfast and lunch to all students. This has been a huge success! We will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to our students for the 2015-2016 school year. Countless studies have shown eating breakfast improves student performance, attention span, and reduces trips to the school nurse. Coshocton High School begins serving at 7:20 a.m., and Coshocton Elementary School begins serving at 8:10 a.m. Come and join us! Lunch for guests (adults and/or children) is $2.50/tray. Remember: Eating smart will not only make you smart, it’s the smart thing to do! BE SMART. EAT SMART. Transportation Department Jennifer Andrews-Transportation Supervisor - (740) 623-5804 Coshocton City Schools has a fleet of 12 buses to transport students to and from school, to athletic events, and on field trips. All buses go through a pre-trip inspection before every route and every trip. All of our bus professionals go through extensive training and continuing education to transport our students safely. All our students in kindergarten through 3rd grade receive safety training each year. All bus riders do an emergency evacuation drill. The following are rules to be followed when riding a school bus. 1. Don’t distract the bus driver. Be quiet and respectful. 2. Remain seated. This means your back on the back of the seat, your “seat” on the seat, and your feet on the floor, facing the bus driver. 3. Keep aisles clear. 4. No eating or drinking on the bus 5. No littering on the bus. CHS Teacher Receives Distinguished Educator Award Helen Boyd, CHS English teacher, was recently a recipient of the 2015 Celebrate Teaching Distinguished Educator Award. She was honored June 16th during the Educators Connect for Success Conference in Columbus. Mrs. Boyd leaves a tremendous impact on her students and entire school. She contributes to a positive school culture and provides a safe classroom environment. Mrs. Boyd inspires students and engages them in their own learning. She will also be recognized in August as the Coshocton City Schools Exemplary Educator at the annual awards program hosted by the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center on August 10. REMEMBER, Coshocton City Schools is written on the side of our busses, be respectful and make our community proud! Motorists: Remember to stop when you see the red stop arm out and red flashing lights on top of bus. This is the law and there are serious consequences for breaking this law. Be cautious in school zones. There are lots of distractions for students and drivers, so be aware. Remember, “Big Yellow” is harder to drive than a personal vehicle, so be courteous to our drivers. 10 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report COSHOCTON HIGH SCHOOL Phone: 740.622.9433 Fax: 740.295.7717 Web: www.coshoctonredskins.com Principal: Grant Fauver Asst. Principal: Tim Jones Asst. Principal: Todd Johnson 2014-2015 was another exciting and successful year at Coshocton High School. Behind the outstanding support from you and our community, CHS seniors received over $100,000 in local scholarships. In all, counting the awards from the two and four year institutions our students are attending, the Class of 2015 received close to $1,000,000 in scholarship money. In addition, the class of 1965 presented four students with $18,000 in scholarships. The class of ’65 also donated a mural of Central High School which is on display outside McKinley Auditorium on the 1st floor. CHS students continued to perform well on state tests. Grades 7 through 9 experienced the new computer-based assessments from PARCC and AIR in all core subjects. The upperclassmen continued with the OGT’s and End of Course exams. Students also showed growth on the multiple AP exams. We are looking forward to receiving feedback on how our student accomplishments. A great job by our students and staff! 2014-2015 also marked the beginning of a new program called College Credit Plus (CCP). CCP can help students earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from colleges or universities during high school. This will help them with a variety of options in order to be college and career ready. CCP is tuition-free to high school students who meet the college or university entry requirements. See your school counselor if you are interested in earning college credit while at CHS. To learn more about CCP, please visit their website at www.ohiohighered.org. CHS students continue to “give back” to their community. Student Council, Varsity C, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Art Club, Interact, and Key Club were involved in many service projects. Many helped with our 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner this past fall held in the HS cafeteria. The Fine Arts Department continues to entertain people of all ages with plays and musicals. They followed up a fall performance with a spring musical ‘The Wizard of Oz!’ The CHS Band and Choir continued their fine tradition of excellence with outstanding performances in this year, highlighted by a Christmas concert that partnered with the Elementary Music program. We look forward to even more entertainment this school year! CHS English teacher, Helen Boyd, was honored this past spring as an Outstanding Teacher at a ceremony held at Zane State Community College this past spring. She was chosen for this honor by 2015 graduate Jacqueline Roman, who received the Franklin B. Walter scholarship. Mrs. Boyd also accepted the 2015 Celebrate Teaching Distinguished Educator Award this summer during the Educators Connect for Success Conference in Columbus. For her excellence in teaching, she will be recognized in August as the Coshocton City Schools Exemplary Educator at the annual awards program put on by the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center. Congrats, Mrs. Boyd! The 8th grade class went on another successful trip to Washington, DC in May. Students, staff, and chaperones left for a 3-day tour of our Nation’s Capital. They made stops at Mt. Vernon, home of George Washington, the White House, several Smithsonian buildings, Ford’s Theatre, Arlington National Cemetery, and much, much more. We ended the school year May 24th with 103 seniors receiving diplomas during the 137th Commencement Ceremony held again in the McKinley Auditorium. CHS welcomed back the 50 year class of 1965. Kirby Hasseman, Class of 1992, published author and local business owner – Hasseman Marketing, was the commencement speaker. Congratulations to the Class of 2015! Around CHS… SEVENTH GRADE The 7th grade team was very proactive during the 2014-2015 school year by deciding to join the 8th grade team in implementing a 1:1 blended learning environment using tablets purchased through Straight A funds. The tablets have allowed teachers to incorporate and provide access to technology for students in all instructional environments. The tablets improved teacher to student communication through access to programs like One Note, Microsoft Office 365 and student email. The tablets allowed the 7th grade to take their PARCC assessments online giving our students a step forward in the evolution of Standardized Testing. The students in general made a successful transition to life at the Junior High School and we had a multitude of students involved in school activities that represented our school and community in outstanding fashion. The 7th grade student body voted for 17 class members for Student Council, whose responsibilities consisted of leading our various canned food drives, raising money for Christmas Castle, and helping with field day. Student Council was also responsible for organizing a student formal dance. The money raised from the dance was donated to the family of Joby Hawthorne, which is an elementary student who is currently battling leukemia. We had 20 7th graders inducted into the National Junior High Honor Society this school year. Our Talented and Gifted cluster participated in activities at the Eastern Ohio Summit, created a Chess Club, competed at competitions in creative writing and some participated in the development of robotics. We had countless student-athletes that had very successful seasons in the fall, winter, and spring. The 7th grade teachers feel like this year’s class is prepared and ready to move on and have a very successful year as 8th graders. Our team is very excited to get started with the upcoming 7th grade group, so that they can transition to the new building and have the best learning experience possible for the 2015-2016 school year. EIGHTH GRADE STAFF The 8th grade staff were off and running at the start of the 2014-2015 school year with Microsoft training to get ready for the Straight A grant’s 1:1 program. The staff were educated on the benefits of going 1:1 and how you can use the devices to create a more blended learning classroom environment. With the training, many of the staff implemented these new programs in the classroom throughout the year, like Microsoft 365 and One Note Classroom. Eighth grade students also for the first time had access to a school email. They were able to email teachers about issues, questions and homework. The eighth grade staff were also busy planning and working 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report SOME MEMBERS OF THE CHS INTERACT CLUB AT THE MAY ROTARY MEETING (L to R: Rotary President Heather Rainwater, Alaina Lentz, Morgan Bryant, Madelyn Nelson, Katie Fauver, Leah Lonsberry, Christi Fauver, Mrs. Miller) towards the new PARRC testing. The use of the new devices allowed for teachers to really prepare their students in Math and ELA. 7th and 8th grader teachers, Jodie Meek, Eileen Slusser, and Diane Schlegel, planned a parent involvement celebration called “Celebrating Success”. They invited their classroom students and parents for an evening event honoring them. 11 “CELEBRATING SUCCESS” PARENTS NIGHT Hosted by Eileen Slusser, Jodie Meek, Diane Schlegel, and Dawne Shook. ments and projects to their teachers for grading. For the second year the high school has participated in the Science Olympiad held at Akron University in March. Fourteen students were involved with the high teams while fourteen junior high school students participated for the first year with the junior high teams. Many of our high school students ranked in the top half while 2 teams placed in regionals. Great improvement was shown this year and the students look forward to next year’s Olympiad. STUDENTS We had 11 seventh graders, and 3 eighth graders on the team. The Eighth grade students were very involved in school activities and competiWe competed in 16 events including: Anatomy & Physiology, Dynamic Planet, tions throughout the 2014-2015 school year. For the first time ever, the 8th grade Picture This, Disease Detectives, Experimental Design, Crave the Wave, Green Genparticipated in Science Olympiad at Akron University. The 8th grade team led by eration, Write it/Do it, Can’t Judge a Powder, Fossils, Solar System, Bio Process Lab, Diane Schlegel was made up of Jenna Stonebraker, Graham Beaumont, and Spencer Wolfe. Jenna Stonebraker also participated in the God, Flag and Country Speech Entomology, Road Scholar, Crime Busters, and Meterology. Our team members included: Carson Coffman, Jacob Mitchell, Lacey Richcreek, Competition. Eighth grade student Braydon Tomak was a finalist in the Laws of Taeler Goodrich, Jenna Stonebraker, Lynsey Stonebraker, Katey Hardesty, Lyric Life Essay Contest, with Dominique Davis taking Honorable Mention. In the first Ganz, Krushi Patel, Emily White, Grace James, Spencer Wolfe, Graham Beaumont, ever Coshocton Junior High Spelling Bee, 8th grader Andrianne Grewell took first place making her way to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee at Ohio University. There and Jenna Ranalli. Spencer Wolfe and Graham Beaumont placed 7th place in Write it/Do it, which were also three 8th graders involved in the East Ohio Summit. These students were was our highest scoring event. We placed 15th out of all Northeastern Ohio Sarah Heading, Adrianne Grewell, and Jenna Stonebraker. In the Zane Trace Poetry Students prepared for their events by doing research and practice experiments in Contest, Eighth grader Jason Smith received 2nd place honors and Caleb Barker class and on their own as enrichment projects for differentiated instruction. earned Honorable Mention. Coshocton Junior High students also participated in a This year’s Coshocton High School Science Fair featured Mary Skelton and her Con Academy Math Team throughout the year. There were seven members: Brady experiment titled, Does Length of Whiskers Affect Cats Escape Ability? She received Tyo, Nancy Nguyen, Tala Yager, Michael Guilliams, Jalen Shutt, Jackson Unger, and a superior rating at the local level in March, and also at the district level at Zane Quentin Navedo. In May, twenty-three new eighth grade students were inducted State College. Mary represented CHS at the State Science Day on May 16, at The into the National Junior High Honor Society making the total NJHS members to Ohio State University. This is the third year that Mary represented our school. She forty-one. Eighty One 8th grade students also made their yearly educational trip received an excellent rating. to our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C. They visited Ford’s Theatre, Arlington In closing, the science department will be losing 2 master teachers due to retireNational Cemetery and multiple Smithsonian Museums. ment. Tom Stockdale has 51 years of experience with 46 of those years teaching Eighth grade students were also involved in numerous community activities. Junior various honors, advanced, and dual credit science courses at CHS. Tom received his High Student Council raised money for Coshocton 1st grader Joby Hawthorne, B.S. degree from Otterbein and a Master’s degree in Physics/Chemistry from the Coshocton Christmas Castle, and planned a yearly canned food drive. The newly University of North Carolina. James Wherley has 46 years of experience with 8 of formed Rotary Interact Club led by Christi Fauver, ran an end of the year supply those years teaching honors physical science, chemistry, and honors chemistry at drive for the Coshocton County Animal Shelter. CHS. Jim received his B.S. degree from The Ohio State University and his Master’s -Coshocton High School Science Department degree from Akron University. The 2014-2015 began with the 7th, 8th, and 9th graders receiving individual netbooks to be use in all of their classes. The 7th-9th graders are able to access their on-line textbooks in Science and participate in virtual labs along with obtaining online assignments when absent or during inclement weather. Students are also able to complete assignments and projects on their devices and submit these assign- 12 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report COSHOCTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Dave Skelton, CES Principal It is hard to believe that we have been in our new building less than two full years. We started classes in the new building on Friday, October 4, 2013. We have been blessed with such an outstanding school. We continue to give thanks to the citizens of Coshocton for your support of our schools. There have been many opportunities for our students to demonstrate their excellence. The Ohio Auto Club (AAA) recognized two of our second grade students for their creativity and memorable entry in the AAA Traffic Safety Poster Program. Anessa Moore was chosen as the 1st place winner and Alexa McHenry was chosen as the 3rd place winner in the K-2 category. The Zane Trace Poetry Contest awarded Kennedy Kittel (3rd place) and Emily Phillips (honorable mention) in the grades 3-4 category, and Ben Unkefer (3rd place) in grades 5-6. Fourteen teams from three school districts competed for top honors in the 1st ever Quiz Bowl for 4th and 5th grade students held at Buckeye Trail in May. We had over twenty-four (24) students participate. It is worth noting these students prepared for the contest by practicing instead of going to recess. Each of teams did well, with one of our teams winning 1st place. Teigue Hardesty, Alec Laaper, Ally Casey, and Lacey Reed earned top honors and each received a medal and they earned a trophy for our school. State Science Day was held in May at Ohio State University. Students qualified by earning a Superior rating at the District Science Fair. Two 6th grade students qualified to participate in the State Science Fair. Taylor Moats earned a Superior rating and Sophia Meiser an Excellent Rating. Congratulations! The Parent-Teacher Organization will continue under the leadership of President Seanda Williams. Our PTO is a great opportunity to be actively involved in our school. Please note our annual Grandparents Breakfast will be held Monday through Wed, Sept. 14-16. Mr. John Casey, CES Assistant Principal Around CES… KINDERGARTEN 2014-2015 This year has been a very exciting year for Kindergarten. This was the first year that we have implemented a Pilot Kindergarten, taught by Mrs. Andrews. The class consisted of 12 students chosen by different teacher input and classroom assessments who demonstrated they would benefit from a smaller class size. We also are excited to share that 75% of Kindergarten were reading at or above benchmark at the end of the school year. We Kindergarten teachers have really created some READING machines! The year ended with a fieldtrip to The Farm at Walnut Creek, were the Kindergarten students were able to pet and feed different animals including, Zebras, Giraffes, Bulls, Ostriches, Llamas and much more! They ended their fieldtrip playing on the big playground and enjoying the sun! FIRST GRADE Our First grade classes went to Roscoe Village in May. We were able to tour the Blacksmith shop, Doctor Johnson’s house, the Print and Broom making shop, the Schoolhouse, the Weaver’s workshop and house, along with the Exhibit Hall which focuses on the Canal Era. 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report One of our First grade students was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in early March. Coshocton City Schools, at both the Elementary and High School, have supported this student and his family by raising money through dodgeball tournaments, t-shirt sales, and themed baskets that were auctioned off at the benefit. We wish him well in his fight. SECOND GRADE YEAR END WRAP UP This year’s second grade welcomed 2 new teachers into CES, Miss Gaulke and Miss Yoder. These two women added tons of laughter and fun to the 2nd grade wing. This year, we are also saying good-bye to Mrs. Dennison, one of our Title I teachers. She has left us with fond memories and lessons learned. We wish her the best in retirement. Looking back on our year, the students learned to write cursive, tell time and even multiply some. They held a snack sale and raised $489, which they chose to donate to the 4-Paws animal shelter. With bright eyes and open minds, we can’t wait to see what 3rd grade has in store for them. 13 wrote thank you letters to their Kiwanis sponsors. Every year the students look forward to this special day. During October they spent the day in Newark on the annual field trip to The Works and The Midland Theatre. While at The Works, they participated in the interactive science labs, explored the history exhibits, and enjoyed watching the glass blower create beautiful pieces of art. The Midland Theatre provided everyone an afternoon of entertainment with a live performance about anti-bullying. It was a memorable day for everyone involved. In February and March the students visited the Roscoe museum. They toured the Indian room, the pioneer room, and the children’s art display. Every year Rotary members give each third grader a special gift. They are presented with their own personal dictionary to use during the school year and to take home in May. SIXTH GRADE Our 6th grade had a great year at CES this year! We received new laptops for our entire grade level, we implemented Reflex Math and IXL, we supported many causTHIRD GRADE es including Wear Red for Women’s Health Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Veteran’s The third graders in Coshocton City Schools shared many learning experiences Day and we showed our support for Joby. We had several students take part in a during the 2014-2015 school year. They were treated in November to a pancake speech competition in Zanesville, Ohio with Sophie Meiser coming in 2nd and Taybreakfast at the Elks Lodge. Each class was sponsored by a Kiwanis member. The lor Moats coming in 3rd respectively. Sophie and Taylor were also state qualifiers in students enjoyed eating with their classmates and being served by their high Science Fair. Evelyn Hire also set a new record in memorizing 104 digits of Pi. Best school friends and siblings who volunteered their time to support this event. When of luck to all of our new “7th” graders next year! We will miss you! they returned to school, they continued with a language arts activity where they 14 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report Let’s get ready for another great school year! STUDENT REGISTRATION Coshocton City Schools first welcomes its learners by registering them for entrance. Registration for students entering Preschool through Sixth Grade (PS-6th) is completed at Coshocton Elementary School, located at 1203 Cambridge Road in Coshocton, Ohio. Registration for students entering Coshocton Junior High or Coshocton High School (grades 7-12) is completed at the Coshocton Board of Education, located at 1207 Cambridge Road, Coshocton, Ohio. When registering students from out of the district, parents/guardians need to bring the following information: 1. Birth certificate 2. Shot record 3. If custody papers exist, a copy is necessary 4. Copy of previous grade’s report card (as applicable) 5. Social Security card – a Social Security number is mandatory for completion of registration and entrance to Coshocton City Schools IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS The Ohio Department of Health requires: All students entering 1st Grade – a minimum of four (4) doses of DPT and three (3) doses of polio, along with the required two (2) doses of MMR and three (3) doses of hepatitis B. All students in 7th-12th Grade – a second dose of MMR Disease: Vaccine Required Doses Important Notes Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus DPT 5 If 4th dose was before age 4 Polio OPV or IPV 4 If 3rd dose was before age 4 Measles, Mumps, Rubella MMR 2 Hepatitus Hepatitus B* 3 Chicken Pox Varcella 1 Students K-1 H Influenza HIB 3-4 Students K-12 *The following guidelines must be followed for administering Hepatitus B vaccine: • At least 28 days between 1st and 2nd doses • At least 2 months between 2nd and 3rd doses • At least 4 months between 1st and 3rd doses • At least 6 months of age when receiving 3rd doses Questions? Contact the Coshocton School Nurse, Jo Ann Wolfgang, MSN joann.wolfgang@omeresa.net Coshocton High School 740-622-623-5807 Coshocton Elementary School at 740-622-5514 Teachers Complete Leadership Class Twenty-six Coshocton City School teachers recently completed Teacher Leader Endorsement classes. The Ohio Dominican University provided these classes in conjunction with the Ohio TIF Grant, Battelle for Kids, and the Ohio Department of Education. Tom Musgrave and Dr. Dave Hire led the classes which focused on developing a deeper understanding of leadership. Major topics included leading and facilitating teacher development and coaching and mentoring for improved results. 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report 15 Welcome New Staff! We want to welcome new staff to Coshocton City Schools, as well as extend best wishes to those staff members and administrators who have embraced new roles, assignments, and responsibilities: NEW STAFF TRANSFERS James Duling........................................... Physical Education at CES Katherine Mansill .................................. 3rd Grade Laura Skjold ............................................. 4th Grade Math Tracey Rominger.................................... 5th Grade ELA, Science Christina Campbell ............................... Administrative Assistant, CES Kinsey McFadden .................................. Paraprofessional, CES Robert Aronhalt ..................................... Custodian, CES Justin Howell ........................................... Custodian, CES John Brady ............................................... Custodian, CES Terry Reichert ......................................... Industrial Technology, CHS Jason Kodysz ........................................... Science, CHS Nereida Velez-Forgrave ...................... Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Karen Yost ................................................. 1st Grade Kay Olinger .............................................. 3rd Grade Leann Thieman....................................... 5th Grade Math Tami Jaynes.............................................. Intervention Specialist, CES Kathy Gwinn ............................................ Preschool Paraprofessional, CES Pam Childers ........................................... Paraprofessional, CES Sheri McClurg ......................................... Assistant Principal, CHS Shari Lonsberry ...................................... 7th Grade ELA, CHS Dawn Stamper........................................ ELA, CHS John McPeak ........................................... Custodian, CHS Pam Eberwine......................................... Paraprofessional, CHS Kristy Landis ............................................ Paraprofessional, CHS New Teacher Inservice Schedule Parents and community members will notice a change in our calendar for Teacher Inservice. Ohio now requires hours in session instead of days in session. In the past, grade levels and departments would have 3-4 meeting days each year. This would require a substitute teacher and would cause an interruption to the regular flow of instruction for students. Therefore, to prevent interruption in instruction and conserve costs, Coshocton City Schools has scheduled Teacher Inservice days throughout the school year. On the following dates, there will be no school while staff members receive necessary training and professional development: September 4, October 2, November 6, February 5, April 8. Additionally, three days were added for Teacher Inservice before the school year begins, August 20, 21, and 24. Changes in State Testing for Ohio Students Kathy Carter-Robbins, Director of Curriculum and Learning Coshocton City Schools PARCC Testing has been discontinued in the state of Ohio. This change is a result of the outcry of educators and the general public against the enormous amount of time consumed by this testing, as well as the technical and other difficulties encountered in its administration. PARCC tests evaluated students’ learning in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The Ohio Department of Education has contracted AIR (American Institutes for Research) to create Ohio’s new tests designed to replace PARCC. AIR is the same group responsible for the creation of Ohio’s Science and Social Studies tests administered in 2015. Although AIR authors the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortia), adopted by 18 states from throughout the United States, Ohio’s new ELA and Math tests will be specifically developed for Ohio students. These tests are typically administered online; however, paper tests may also be used. Ohio is striving for a seamless transition, as the new tests will use the same platform that AIR already pro- vides to Ohio. These tests will assess students’ mastery of the Common Core, standards adopted by Ohio and 42 other states, for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Teachers in Coshocton have been teaching using these standards for up to three years. Other changes in Ohio testing include the amount of time spent on testing. The tests administered in the 2014-15 school year were administered in two separate testing “windows”; one window was in winter and the second window was in spring. For the 2015-16 school year, there will only be one testing window for Ohio students, which will include all tests: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Additionally, the assessments will be shorter than those given last year. Another change will affect students in Third Grade. Previously, students were required to attain a satisfactory score on the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) in Reading or on the Terra Nova Reading Test in order to be promoted to Fourth Grade. This is commonly known as Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Although the Third Grade Reading Guarantee is still in place, the OAA will no longer be used. This December, Third Grade students across Ohio will be taking a new reading assessment produced by AIR. The state and local districts appreciate the hard work and preparation of educators who have devoted countless hours to preparation and development of instructional materials to support students’ success with PARCC testing. The knowledge gained will certainly inform future practice. Currently, the Ohio Department of Education is accepting applications from educators and content specialists to serve on advisory committees. Tests will be administered to students between April 4 and May 13 based on the district’s discretion. More information and details are expected to be released by the Ohio Department of Education in August. For more information: http://education.ohio.gov/ Topics/Testing/2015_2016-State-Tests-Updates 16 2014-2015 Coshocton City Schools Annual Report US POSTAGE PAID NON-PROFIT ORG. PERMIT NO. 225 Coshocton OH 43812 ECRWSS Coshocton City Schools 1207 Cambridge Road Coshocton, OH 43812-2742 POSTAL CUSTOMER Coshocton OH 43812