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2005-2006 Report to the Community

Charlevoix Public Schools

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2005-2006 report to our community It is the mission of Charlevoix Public Schools, in partnership with the community, to prepare students to become responsible, contributing members of a diverse, multicultural society.

The Charlevoix Public School District is pleased to present the 2005-2006 Report to the Community. Charlevoix continues to offer outstanding programs for our students. Community partnerships, preschool programs, an outstanding K-12 educational system, as well as a cooperative working relationship with the City of Charlevoix and its many civic organizations provide a solid framework for excellence. During the 2005-2006 school year, all of our schools met or exceeded the rigorous guidelines required by the federal No Child Left Behind legislation. The success experienced by Charlevoix Public Schools can be attributed to the cooperative efforts of a caring staff, supportive parents, enthusiastic students, and a community that values education. We invite you to learn more about your schools by calling or visiting us. Sincerely, Jim Cooper William Trubilowicz Superintendent Board of Education President

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Charlevoix Schools – leading accountability

We welcome your involvement in all school activities and your child’s classroom. Please contact our building principals to learn more about volunteer activities.

Charlevoix Public Schools is proud of its record of being accountable to our community. In return, the community strongly supports its schools. From teacher qualifications to MEAP scores and from being fiscally responsible to managing our buildings well, Charlevoix is a leader. Parent/teacher conferences One way to demonstrate our belief that education is a school, student, family and community partnership is through the participation rate at parent-teacher conferences. The conference rate for 2005-2006 was:

- 96% at Charlevoix Elementary - 82% at Charlevoix Middle - 76% at Charlevoix High

Teacher qualifications The federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act requires each district have a plan to ensure that all of its teachers are highly qualified by 2005-2006. All our teachers were highly qualified by June 2006. Adequate Yearly Progress Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is one of the cornerstones of the federal NCLB Act. In Michigan, it's a measure of year-to year student achievement on the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test. Charlevoix Elementary and High School obtained AYP with the following grades for the 2005-2006 school year: Elementary, A; Middle, B; High School, B. The Middle School did not obtain AYP due to the performance of a subgroup of students on the MEAP test. The following pages contain information about Charlevoix MEAP scores. For more detailed information on 2005-2006 MEAP scores for Charlevoix Public Schools, visit www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mischoolinfo/index.htm or contact district MEAP coordinator John Prescott at 231.547.3222.

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Charlevoix School District Board of Education Visit www.rayder.net for current events in each building or for additional information about Charlevoix Public Schools.

Annually, the Charlevoix Board of Education sets goals for the district. The 2005-2006 goals include: Promote a K-12 learning environment where healthy

attitudes and behaviors are continually emphasized throughout the schools and community.

Focus on strengthening the meaningful flow of communication between student, staff, parents and community.

Provide educational programs and services to meet the needs of all students in our district to achieve their greatest potential.

Monitor and facilitate the long-range facilities plan associated with the sinking fund and conduct a review of the plan with the community.

Monitor and evaluate all expenditures in preparation for additional reductions and plan for negotiations in the spring of 2006.

Board of Education Members William Trubilowicz, President 547.6662 Dean Spencley, Vice President 547.0246 Larry Levengood, Secretary 547.9604 Diane Kilkenny, Treasurer 547.1398 John McLean Jr., Trustee 547.5536 Christine Michaud, Trustee 547.4850 Jeff Stevens, Trustee 547.5783 Main Office Numbers Superintendent’s/Central Office 547.3200 Elementary School 547.3215 Middle School 547.3206 High School 547.3222 Transportation 547.3236 Superintendent Jim Cooper Charlevoix Public Schools 208 Clinton Street Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 231.547.3200 www.rayder.net District Facts: Total enrollment 1,299 Administration 5 Certified staff 88 Support staff 35 Maintenance Supervisor 1 Transportation Supervisor 1 Bus Drivers 8 Business Manager 1 Human Resources Coordinator 1 Technology Coordinator 1

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Charlevoix Elementary School – a caring environment for learning Our mission is to provide a comprehensive curriculum that will promote a social, emotional, and academic learning environment that will prepare all students to become self directed, lifelong learners.

Charlevoix Elementary is dedicated to enriching children’s lives by surrounding them with numerous learning opportunities in a fun and supportive environment. Like all our schools, Charlevoix Elementary is accredited through North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement and the elementary holds a Performance Accreditation endorsement. And, we’re proud of our average daily attendance of 95.4% for 2005-2006. Our 28 certified staff and 14 support staff provide a caring environment for all 421 students enrolled in grades K-4. Through the following school improvement goals and strategies, we continue to make a difference in the lives of students. Goal 1. All students will demonstrate improvement in text comprehension in all subject areas. Goal 2. All students will improve their skills in solving mathematical problems. Goal 3. All students' writing will improve across the curriculum. Title One Goals: Provide support for 3rd and 4th grade students who are

not meeting acceptable performance levels in Social Studies or Science.

Identify and provide intervention for kindergarten through 4th grade students who are not meeting acceptable performance levels in math.

Identify and provide intervention for kindergarten through 4th grade students who are not meeting acceptable performance levels in reading.

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Charlevoix Elementary School – Points of Pride For more information about Charlevoix Elementary School, call Principal Richard Swenor at 231.547.3215 or visit our website at www.rayder.net and click on Elementary School.

We have plenty of reasons to be proud of our school and students! Kindergarten A strong foundation for future learning is put in place in kindergarten through individual assessment of every student in math and reading several times throughout the year. Lessons are then planned to address individual learning styles. Areas of concentration include phonics, hands-on math activities, and various lessons to foster skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students created class books and wrote simple sentences to introduce them to reading and writing. Graphing, addition, number concepts, and the use of calculators and other hands-on activities were used to introduce students to science concepts. Kindergartners enjoyed – and had learning concepts reinforced – through field trips to Charlevoix Area Hospital and an area farm, and by putting on a class play. First grade Students continued to build upon the Four Blocks balanced literacy model to teach reading, phonics, and writing in first grade. They also studied author Eric Carle and enjoyed many activities centered on the author. March Into Reading Month culminated with a “Rock and Read Pajama Party” enjoyed by the young boys and girls. Residents of Boulder Park Terrace were the recipients of the students’ participation in Make A Difference Day. First graders were taught basic Spanish vocabulary by high school students. As part of career exploration activities, students explored careers during “Wheel Deal” involving transportation by interacting with large equipment, and heard from numerous community/family members who shared information about their careers before the classes. Curriculum concepts were reinforced through activities such as holiday plays, field trips to Au Sable and North Pointe nature preserves, and the 100th Day of School Celebration.

Multi-age The Four Blocks balanced literacy model and Scott Foresman math program were combined with thematic teaching to help students meet the requirements of the two-year core curriculum. Highlights included themes of Family, Plants, Oceans, Eric Carle, Spiders, Solar System, Seasons, Weather, Water, Matter, Light, Magnets, Reduce Reuse Recycle and Landforms. Students experienced hands-on learning when they visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes and participated in Wheel Deal. Themes ended with Home/ School Projects, which were then presented in classrooms. Students participated in the 100th Day of School Celebration and a pajama party during March Into Reading Month. A special guest, Paleojoe, came to visit and talked about fossils following our fossil and landform study at Sleeping Bear Dunes and a recycling expert came and helped us learn how to help our Earth. Students also sponsored a needy family as a community service project. As a special treat, they attended a Curious George movie in our downtown theatre. The year ended with a trip to Shanahan field for a picnic.

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Second Grade used the Four-Block balanced literacy approach, which focused on guided reading, working with words, writing and self-selected reading. Students read Charlotte’s Web and completed author studies of Jan Brett and Gail Gibbons. In science, students went on field trips to the Clinch Park Zoo, the Fish Hatchery, North Pointe Preserve, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve which taught students first-hand about animals and their habitats. Community members spoke about their jobs and their importance to the community. Through the “Learn to Earn” program, students visited people on their job sights. Students also spent the year learning about the geography, economics, civics, and history of Charlevoix. They visited the Harsha House in the spring to tie it all together. Community service was performed when the classes collected pennies from the school to help buy toys for the “Toys for Tots” charity.

Third Grade Throughout the year, students participated in hands-on, small group science stations with parents helping. Another highlight of third grade was Tool School, during which community members came to school and demonstrated the tools of their trades. Other activities promoting hands-on, meaningful learning included Laura Ingalls Wilder unit and celebration, Christmas poetry recitation, a trip to Beaver Island, the Pizza Hut Book-It Program, a Magic Show, Career Awareness Readers, visits to Fort Michilimackinac and Cemex, and the solar system hallway spectacular.

Fourth Grade In science, students studied ecosystems, sound, light, weather, matter and also learned about metric measurement. During the Magnetism and Electricity Unit, students made circuit boards, presented projects, and participated in a “Power Hour” which brought various energy company representatives and high school demonstrators to an afternoon of hands-on activities. Activities like papermaking, The Super Sale, Regional Restaurants, designing brochures and creating posters helped students learn social studies through hands-on activities. Participating in field trips to the Flywheelers’ connected students to earlier times in our country’s history. Students wrote an autobiography and celebrated its completion on Young Author’s Day.

Learning Center Lessons were geared toward the individual needs of the students and focused on critical sight words, reading comprehension, math facts, money, and measurement skills. The Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) was used to measure kindergarten through third grade reading progress twice a year, while the NWEA was used to measure progress in the areas of reading, language usage, and math twice this year for third and fourth graders. Weekly popcorn sales allowed students to practice their money skills, and pre-employability skills. Students took field trips to practice social and community interaction skills. A variety of content units such as “polar animals” and “pets” integrated curriculum and made learning enjoyable.

Counseling Center Support groups were run throughout the year to help students and their families with a variety of needs. The Student Council raised $2,200 for Muscular Dystrophy, did a fundraiser for Parker Ebert (a student with cancer), and collected school supplies and filled backpacks for Hurricane Katrina victims. Many lessons were presented in the classrooms on topics such as bullying and what to do about it, making good choices, anger management, substance abuse prevention, and social and life skills. Community resource people were brought in to also work with students in these areas. The Student of the Week program recognized each student Begindergarten-3rd grade for his or her individual strengths. A website was in place to help inform families of what resources were available to them and to keep kids up to date about Student Council. This also provided a way for parents to communicate with the school counselor to get answers to parenting questions or to find information about issues they may be facing with their child.

Computer Education Students used programs and completed projects that reinforced the district technology curriculum as well as core subject areas. Topics covered included keyboarding, word processing, the Internet, painting and drawing, and presentations. Each fourth grade student also wrote, illustrated, and constructed a web page.

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Media Center After the third year in our new Library Media Center, students and staff continue to make good use of all the available resources. A successful Book Fair was held during conferences in November. For a fifth year, the Enrichment Foundation and PTO funded the Proud Sponsor of Book program. Both the Book Fair and the Proud Sponsor program enable us to increase the volumes in our collection. Additions to this year were based upon meeting the needs of books students like and supporting curriculum needs. Additions were made to the audio book collection much to the enjoyment of the students. Something new for students this year was the ability to check out a limited number of videos. Once again, students in third and fourth grades participated in a Mock Caldecott Award Election. Students were introduced to online information skills’ technology through several projects designed on site. Student use of the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) to find materials was not only introduced but also encouraged through exercises at the first grade level. Students in grades 2-4 studied the system of organizing non-fiction books, the Dewey Decimal System. They became familiar with the system and how to use it to find the books they wanted. During Library special students participated in book talks, author and illustrator studies, instruction in all aspects of library/information skills, and a storytelling unit at the end of the year.

Art Education By highlight three main themes - Creating Art, Looking at Art, and Living with Art - students learn that art is much more than just paint on canvas. Student work was exhibited throughout the year in various temporary and permanent collections and culminated in the annual K-12 Art Show.

Music Education Students are taught the musical elements: rhythm, melody, harmony, form, tempo (fast and slow), dynamics (loud and soft), and tone color (instrumental and vocal) - through a sequential program which includes singing, playing instruments, movement, drama, active listening, and improvisation. Other concepts that are covered include concert and performance etiquette, how music is used in our lives, in the community and in our world, musical styles from diverse cultures (including music composed by the Great Masters), and cross-curricular songs and activities.

Physical Education Students participated in cross-country skiing, water safety instruction, jump rope clubs, the President’s Physical Fitness Challenge, and a computerized Fitness-gram progress report throughout the year.

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Charlevoix Elementary School – Student Achievement For more information on the 2005-2006 MEAP scores for Charlevoix Elementary, visit www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mischoolinfo/htm or contact district MEAP coordinator John Prescott at 231.547.3222.

Charlevoix Elementary School MEAP results follow. Proficiency means the number of students achieving at Levels 1 or 2 who are identified as meeting or exceeding state standards. 3rd Grade Math 91% of students proficient Male: 87% of students proficient Female: 95% of students proficient English Language Arts 80% of students proficient Male: 63% of students proficient Female: 92% of students proficient 4th Grade Math 94% of students proficient Male: 93% of students proficient Female: 94% of students proficient English Language Arts 89% of students proficient Male: 83% of students proficient Female: 94% of students proficient

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88 8985

97

45

62

73

89

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Math Reading Writing ELA

2005-20064th Grade Results by Gender

MaleFemale

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95

75

93

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48

63

93

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40

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2005-20063rd Grade Results by Gender

MaleFemale

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14

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36

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15

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22

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40

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3

3

22

68

8

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Math Reading Writing Total ELA

2005-20064th Grade MEAP Level Results

Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4

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82 85

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2005-2006 3rd Grade Results by Socioeconomic Status

Econ. Disadv.Not Econ. Disadv.

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2005-20064th Grade Results by Socioeconomic Status

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2005-20063rd Grade MEAP Level Results

Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

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Charlevoix Middle School – continuing the path to academic excellence Our mission is to help all students attain a positive self-image while growing intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Charlevoix Middle School staff work with students and their families to ensure a solid academic and emotional foundation for all students as they advance through the Middle School. Charlevoix Middle School is officially a part of North Central Accreditation (NCA) and staff is currently working on the Performance Accreditation endorsement. Our average attendance for 2005-2006 was 95.24%. The Middle School staff includes 26 certified teachers and 9 support staff who work with all 393 students. The Middle School has the following NCA school improvement goals and strategies: Goal 1. All students will improve in reading comprehension. Strategies for reading include:

• making connections • questioning • visualizing • inferring • determining importance • synthesizing

Goal 2. All students will improve writing skills. Strategies for writing include: • students will improve their writing through increased use

of specific details and examples, rich vocabulary, and a strong voice

• students will improve their use of writing conventions Goal 3. All students will show improvement in solving problems and in computation across the curriculum. Strategies for math include: • implement and use the results of a local grade level math

test to determine strengths and weaknesses and aide in student placement

• use Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) and MEAP test results to improve classroom instruction

• continue to implement grade level computation expectations and gather data to assess effectiveness

• review homework policies grades 5-8 to make sure that transitions and expectations are reasonable

• update placement rubrics to reflect new NWEA scores • review and assess math action plans

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Charlevoix Middle School – Helping students grow! For more information about Charlevoix Middle School, call Principal Keith Haske at 231.547.3206 or visit our website at www.rayder.net and click on Middle School.

Charlevoix Middle School staff work with students and their families to help them grow intellectually, socially and emotionally and attain a positive self-image. A few major highlights from last year follow. 5th grade • DARE program • Adventure Education program at Camp Daggett • Coast Guard field trip • St. Mary’s Cement Company field trip/Geology • Worked with community volunteers on business skills

such as marketing, advertisement, and working as a team versus independently

• Fit Kids program through Charlevoix Area Hospital to promote healthy lifestyles

6th grade • sessions of drug education and awareness • field trip to the Charlevoix Area Hospital for an ultrasound

demonstration • all-grade Spelling Bee 7th grade • career-oriented “Reality Store” • Builders Club adopted a family for the holiday • Two needy families received money and meals delivered

by the class • participated in five sessions of drug education and

awareness • attended the District Band Festival receiving a 2nd

division rating. 8th grade • attended Raven Hill Career Days • raised and released more than 200 Chinook salmon • visited Washington D.C. • attended four days at Camp Daggett Challenge Ropes

course. • attended the District Band Festival receiving a 2nd

division rating.

Special Education: • Ski Day at Boyne Mountain • Arts Festival at NCMC • Operate and maintain Rayder Den school store • Complete two job site explorations by end of 8th grade • Complete career assessments by end of 8th grade

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All: • 5th through 7th graders benefited from

Junior Achievement where business personnel from the community teach students about careers and how businesses work.

• Middle School participated in the “Spirit of Christmas” can food drive to support our local food pantry.

• Students participated in the all-school Spelling Bee.

• 7th and 8th graders collected $800 plus food and clothing toward the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

• 7th/8th grade students had the opportunity to attend five dances.

• Students had the opportunity to participate in 11 interscholastic sport teams and 2 sport clubs.

• Students participated in Career Day, where a variety of career-related sessions were available for students to choose from.

• Students have the opportunity to do research, choose reading selections, and use the 31-station computer lab in our media center for class projects.

• Students took the MEAP tests, giving the opportunity to be eligible for state scholarship funds.

• All students took field trips to Mt. McSauba as a reward after MEAP tests.

• Students had the opportunity to join Builders Club, a middle school version of the Kiwanis organization promoting service, leadership, and strong, moral character.

• Students participated in a school-wide

recycling program. • Ninety 7th/8th grade students had the

opportunity to attend a Char-Em ISD Career Pathways Luncheon held at Weathervane Restaurant which exposed students to speakers in each of six career pathways.

• Forty 5th/6th grade students participated in weekly games club during lunch hour.

• 6th, 7th and 8th grade band students, general music students and art students participated in presenting an Irish Folk and Music Festival including traditional Irish music, Celtic dance, Irish pennywhistle, Bodhran drumming, Hammered Dulcimer, Celtic designs, Calligraphy and castle sculptures.

• Twenty-eight 7th/8th grade band students participated in the District Solo and Ensemble Festival earning 1st and 2nd division ratings for solos, duets, trios and quarters.

• Students participated in a toy and book drive to help child victims of Hurricane Katrina in Houston.

• All students had the opportunity to be involved in a family/divorce support group.

• Thirty students were involved in a mentoring program to enhance academic performance and social skills.

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Charlevoix Middle School – Student Achievement

The following pages include information about the Middle School MEAP scores. For more information on the 2005-2006 MEAP scores for Charlevoix Middle School, visit www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mischoolinfo/htm or contact district MEAP coordinator John Prescott at 231.547.3222.

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Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 1&2

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Social Studies Math Reading Writing Total ELA



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2005-2006 8th Grade Results by Gender

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2005-20067th Grade Results by Socioeconomic status


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Charlevoix High School – where academics and lifelong skills are emphasized Our mission is to provide all students with the opportunities needed to achieve social, emotional, physical, and academic growth promoting social responsibility, community pride, and personal dignity for lifelong success.

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive curriculum that’s personalized to help students achieve educational excellence. The high school NCA goals and strategies are: Goal 1. All students will improve writing skills across the curriculum. Strategies or activities to meet the goal include: • John Collins Writing will be used across

the curriculum program. This nationally known writing method incorporates writing in all areas of the curriculum.

• All high school teachers will use at least two Type 2 Writings (writings that make a point; have a correct answer) per marking period in each of their classes.

• All high school teachers will use at least one Type 4 Writing (writing that has been read out load and critiqued by another; two drafts are involved) per semester in each of their classes.

• Students will be held accountable for items on a “no excuse” spelling list in their writing assignments.

• Appropriate interdisciplinary lessons will be investigated and encouraged across subject areas.

Goal 2. All students will demonstrate improvement in text comprehension in all subject areas. Strategies/activities to meet the goal include students will be taught to: • Make connections. • Use questioning to advance their

comprehension in both fiction and non-fiction reading.

• Visualize when reading a text. • draw inferences. • determine the importance of text. • synthesize. Goal 3. All students will improve math skills across the curriculum. Strategies or activities to meet the goal: • All teachers will require accurate

measurement skills across the curriculum.

• All math teachers will provide time for computation.

• All curricular areas will use appropriate data analysis with students.

• Probability will be included within the high school math curriculum for all students.

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Charlevoix High School – activities abound For more information about Charlevoix High School, call Principal Gary Grundman at 231.547.3222 or visit our website at www.rayder.net and click on High School. The high school is fully accredited through the “Performance Accreditation” process and has been continuously accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement since 1927.

Challenge and fun abounds for high school students. Here are a few highlights: English students at the high school continue to do well on the MEAP test. The department spent much of the year updating curriculum to meet new State of Michigan benchmarks. In addition, the department began credentialing students in reading using Northwest Evaluation Association scores, MEAP scores, ACT Explore scores, and the student’s current classroom grade. Social Studies curriculum emphasizes the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Students in American History analyze the origins of American democracy, and explore the historical challenges faced by other citizens in the past. World Studies students take citizenship to a global level by looking at economic, geographic, and political issues relative to America’s role as a world citizen. As seniors, the focus shifts to citizenship in action as students learn about the impact of government in everyday life. Government students engage in hands-on community involvement through attendance at township, city council, and school board meetings, and participation with the Teen Court program. Manufacturing Technology classes have a dedicated lab for the manufacturing program, providing students a better “hands on” experience. Software for the CAD classes has been upgraded to include AutoCAD 2002, Mechanical Desktop 6 and Inventor 6. Systems, Processes and Materials class is using FeatureCAM Version 9.0 for their Computer Aided Machining program. The Architectural Graphics class now has space to build models of its houses and work on presentation drawings. Business Services and Technology Program students were enrolled in the Microsoft Office Specialist testing and received certification through Microsoft in the area of Microsoft Office XP and PowerPoint 2002. The Accounting classes were trained using the Peachtree Accounting software.

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Allied Health students explored the four job specific diagnostic, therapeutic, informational, and environmental service areas at the Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Media Center promotes reading and an appreciation of literature, as well as cross-curricular support, with approximately 14,000 titles, teaches information literacy skills, and provides access to online resources with 34 computer stations. In addition, students and faculty have access to digital cameras, scanners, a mounted multimedia projector, a color printer, and Microsoft applications for instruction and production. Special Education support and services are provided to students with disabilities. Programs and services are updated annually to best meet the transition needs of the students by offering real-world links through curriculum, job exploration, and work experience opportunities. Science staff members updated curriculum maps and completed science curriculum frameworks in 2004-2005. The curriculum frameworks are aligned with state benchmarks for science education and will be used during the science summer study to align our science curriculum K-12. During these meetings it was decided to teach the earth science benchmarks in the Middle School which will enable the ninth grade science curriculum to concentrate on the physical sciences. Tim Volovsek was chosen to participate on the Michigan Department of Education’s Content Advisory Committee for Chemistry. The committee was responsible for developing and reviewing the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, the content area test recent chemistry graduates need to take in order to teach in the state of Michigan

Math As a result of the K-12 Math Core Team’s summer study in 2003, the high school math department and the board of education approved the requirement of three math credits for graduation beginning with the class of 2007. The high school math department also received approval for three new courses, Passports to Algebra and Geometry, Integrated Math I, and Integrated Math II. The Math Core Team will continue to evaluate the success of these changes. Music The Rayder Marching Band presented a Jazz show during the fall half-time shows and performed in the Memorial Day Parade and at Venetian Festival. The Concert Band received a first-division rating at the district band festival and qualified to perform at the state competition. Performing Arts Theatre competition and productions were highlighted with outstanding performances from various students. Several were recognized for their work at both districts and regional theatre which included an ensemble award for stage mechanics and execution. In the area of individual events, the team concluded the year by having 90 percent of the group crack into semis, with one student reaching third over-all in prose, and the team as a whole placed fifth in its division.

Co-Curricular Offerings Charlevoix Public Schools offers a wide variety of co-curricular programs for students. For those students who are athletically inclined, 19 varsity level teams are offered, which are supported by junior varsity, freshman and middle school teams. The athletic teams have earned many conference, district, regional titles and have done well at the state championship level. The music program is involved in state competitions in drama, individual events and

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debate. Students may also join the French Club, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, and various student government opportunities. Construction Technology Program completed its 10th year by building another house with a floor space of 1,120 square feet. Students also made indoor and outdoor furniture in cabinetmaking while the Construction Technology I class worked from module to module on how to build a house. These students will lead the way next year on site. The program continues to be a four-year program, which is unique in Michigan. Students are developing knowledge and skills needed in residential construction and as a future home owner. Some students are going into the construction field right from graduation while others are enrolling in higher education in construction management, whether it is a university or technical school. Isaac Matchett received a $500 scholarship from the program this year for being our senior top performer. Sophomore Nick Jones won a Milwaukee portable circular saw this year by having his name drawn then scoring the highest on a quiz. Cliff Jones was this year’s “Construction Technology Survivor” winner and earned prizes and a plaque. Visual Arts An acrylic self-portrait by junior artist Anna Farrell was chosen as the high school selection for the Susan VanWieren art award. The work will be on display in the high school library along with the entire collection. The annual art show was a success with a record turnout of high school students attending the opening night reception. Senior art student Stevie Murray designed the 2006 K-12 art show poster that was displayed throughout the community. A color pencil drawing done by junior art student, Janay Drost was chosen for the cover of the Charlevoix Enrichment Foundation cookbook. Inside the cookbook you will find two pen and ink illustrations by senior art student, Stevie Murray. Caitlin Taylor’s design was chosen for the cover of the 2006 poetry contest booklet. The “Golden Palette” for 2006 was awarded to senior art student, Cameron Attee. Golden Paintbrush awards were given to junior artist, Ashley Grosberg, sophomore artist,

Nikki Bryant, and freshman artist, Ellise Smolenyak. Spanish II, III and IV students are planning to travel to Chicago for the "Fiesta Latina" in April of 2007. Students will participate in learning various Hispanic dances. Other highlights will include a tour of the Mexican Fine Arts Center and a walking tour to see the Hispanic murals in the Pilsen Village. Last June, 10 Spanish students traveled to Spain and spent one week with host families in the city of Alicante. Students also spent a week touring historic Spanish cities. The Spanish IV class taught Spanish to first grade classes seven weeks, an experience that was beneficial to both groups. The Spanish II classes traveled to Avalanche Bay while studying a unit on amusement park vocabulary. Students documented their trip with digital cameras and wrote a paper in Spanish about their experiences. Physical Education Students are given opportunities to develop themselves physically and mentally through sports and fitness. With such an emphasis on teenage obesity today, the Charlevoix Physical Education staff puts equal importance in sports units and fitness. Students participate in new and older, more traditional sports. New to the mix this year in sports units was lacrosse. Students also participated in floor hockey, bowling, flag football, and badminton just to name a few. In fitness, students learn concepts/training techniques while participating in cardiovascular, strength and endurance, and flexibility exercises throughout the year.

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Charlevoix High School – Student Achievement

High School graduation, retention and drop out rate Retention rate is the percentage of ninth graders who graduate from high school within four years (adjusting for students who move in and out of the district). Annual drop out rate means the percentage of students who leave school in any one year (adjusting for those who move in and out of the district). Year Graduation

Rate Drop Out Rate

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2004-05

93.7% 1.55% 98.45%

The following pages include information about High School MEAP scores. For more information on the 2005-2006 MEAP scores for Charlevoix High School, visit www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mischoolinfo/htm or contact district MEAP coordinator John Prescott at 231.547.3222.

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Charlevoix Public Schools – District Achievement

The following pages contain Charlevoix Public School District achievement data compared to State averages. Charlevoix Public Schools tested 100% of its student population. 2 year trend data is unavailable for this year due to a change in the MEAP tests. For more information on 2005-2006 MEAP scores for Charlevoix Public Schools, visit http://mdoe.state.mi.us/oeaa/directory/index.asp?DCode=15050&BCode=00000 or contact district MEAP coordinator John Prescott at 231.547.2222.

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Math MEAP Scores3rd-8th Grade, Fall 2005


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Charlevoix 90% 88% 77% 70% 81% 76%

State 87% 82% 73% 65% 60% 63%

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Charlevoix 84% 92% 83% 87% 94% 84%

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Writing MEAP Scores3rd-8th Grade, Fall 2005


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Charlevoix 43% 54% 60% 84% 89% 70%

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Charlevoix 79% 82% 79% 83% 96% 81%

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Science MEAP Scores5th & 8th Grade, Fall 2005Charlevoix Public Schools

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Charlevoix Public Schools – capable stewards Visit www.rayder.net for current events in each of our buildings.

It is the policy of Charlevoix Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, admissions, activities, or employment policies required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to Jim Cooper, Superintendent of Charlevoix Public Schools, 231.547.3200, or to the Director of the Office for Civic Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C. This report is provided as a requirement of PA 25.

Charlevoix Public Schools and the Board of Education pride itself on being good stewards of district funds.

Sources of revenue Local sources are derived primarily from local non-

homestead property taxes, fees and interest revenue: $7,211,332

State sources are determined each year by the Legislature, according to the State School Aid Act: $4,168,208

Federal funds are provided for specific programs through grants such as Title I and Title II: $204,431

Incoming Transfer & Others include tuition paid by other districts and transfers from Char-Em ISD: $501,345

Expenditures Instruction includes the direct cost of teaching

pupils, including teachers’ salaries, fringe benefits, guidance, textbooks, library, teaching supplies and capital outlay: $9,252,249

Management includes the overall cost of administrative services, board of education, and salaries and fringe benefits of principals, central office staff, secretaries: $1,340,353

Operation & Maintenance: $1,264,838 Transportation: $541,546 Transfer to other funds, other uses: $257,215 Central Services includes technology and non-

faculty conferences: $150,084

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