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SCHOOL REPORT
SUMMER 2019-20
GRANDVIEW C-4 SCHOOL DISTRICT
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PREPARING THE GRANDVIEW GRADUATE
"Educational Excellence, Unlimited Potential" BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION Page 10-11
PLUS PLUS
POINTS OF PRIDE STADIUM Page 10 UPGRADES Page 9
CONTENTS Preparing the Grandview Graduate: Grandview HS Career Pathways Page 6-7 Social-Emotional Learning Page 8
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The Board President's Letter Page 4
the SCHOOL REPORT Magazine Published by GC-4 School District Public Relations Contact Info: Sheba Clarke GC-4 Public Relations Coordinator sheba.clarke@grandviewc4.net The School Report magazine is published two times a year. It is distributed to approximately 17,348 households and businesses within the Grandview and Martin City zipcode and displayed on the district’s website. It is the official communication tool for parents, students, staff and patrons of Grandview Schools. Any information, content and photos in this publication are property of the Grandview C-4 School District and are only to be used with permission of the GC-4 Public Relations Department. Grandview C-4 Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and there shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, national origin, age or disability. The school district is committed to providing appropriate educational services for children with disabilities in compliance with the Individuals of Disabilities Act. The district is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
GC-4 Construction and Renovation Upgrades Page 9
All Things Enrollment Page 10-11
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"THE FUTURE" When I started my teaching career more than 20 years ago, the year 2020 seemed like science fiction and yet here we are about to start the 2019/2020 school year! Three years ago I told the School Board and the community that my goal for the Grandview C-4 School District was to no longer be one of the best kept secrets in Kansas City by telling our story proudly and often. These last three years I believe we have made tremendous strides toward that goal through local, regional, state, and national recognition. As you read through this issue of the School Report, you will learn more about the amazing things happening in Grandview C-4 including our numerous summer bond projects.
GC-4 Board of Education Leonard Greene, President Monica Terry, Vice President Barbara Polette, Treasurer Paul Alexandar, Member Amy Blankenship, Member Chuck Conforth, Member Dawn Foy, Member GC-4 Administration Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Superintendent Ann Cook, Assistant Superintendent Operations and Finance Dr. Joana King, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction Lori DeAnda, Assistant Superintendent Human Resource Development www.grandviewc4.net
With another year of successes behind us, our focus now is on the future of the Grandview C-4 School District. We spent the 2018/2019 school year working on our new strategic plan that will guide our work for the next five years. This plan was carefully crafted with input from our students, parents, staff and community members. The new goals and action steps are all centered around one focus: student success. As we move into 2020, the Grandview C-4 School District will continue to enhance what it means to be a Grandview graduate to ensure that our students leave us with a clearly defined career pathway. We believe that Grandview C-4 continues to be poised to be THE example of student success in the Kansas City metro as well as the state. This means continuous improvements in our core academics, additional social emotional supports, and an even stronger partnership with our Grandview Community. I am excited that we are continuing the momentum in our district and look forward to bringing even more pride to the Grandview/South KC Community! As always, I am proud to be your Superintendent. Thank you for trusting us with your students and for being a valued community partner. -Dr. Kenny Rodrequez Superintendent of Grandview C-4 Schools SCHOOL REPORT 3 SCHOOL REPORT 3
Board President's Letter
Dear Grandview C-4 Community, What a year our district has had. From the Amazing Brain exhibit grand opening at Union Station, to the Grandview High School (GHS) Robotic's team 2nd place showing at Regionals. In the 2018-19 school year our district also won Gold at the metro's Math Relays, we even earned Project Lead the Way's 'Distinguished District' status. I'd also like to point out the GHS Track and Field state championship boy's track team and I could go on and on mentioning things back-to-back…just like the repeat championship winning Grandview Bulldog boys’ basketball team. My point is, we have so much to be proud of in our wonderful school community. I am proud of the work that district leadership is continuing to do such as including the implementation of Cultural Competency training for staff, allowing us to build a more relatable environment for our children. We are also embracing our entire community with education courses through Community Academy. This summer we are happy to add renovations and additions throughout the district which include the AWESOME scoreboard and stadium seating at GHS. These examples are signs of growth as a district and it is great to see the fruits of our labor. The district is diligently working to provide a sound foundation for our children. The School Board, administrative team, and staff are always collaborating to make sure our children have the tools necessary to succeed on their next journey. I am humbled and honored to serve as the Grandview C-4 School Board President for another year. I will do everything within my power to make sure we keep our children first, provide the administration guidance and supply all the support necessary for them to do their jobs to the highest levels. I will close with a familiar theme; we need you! We need your commitment to work with teachers, counselors, administrators and school board members to provide feedback, be involved with your students, read to them, learn with them, encourage and love on them. We have no choice but to succeed, our future depends on it! #WeAreGrandview!
LEONARD GREENE Board of Education President
Board Briefs Stay informed with what's taking place at the Grandview C-4 School Board meetings by checking out our Board Briefs. The Board Brief provides details on Board discussions, actions and items of interest to our community. Please check Board Briefs often to stay up to date on the important decisions being made in our district. Find Board Briefs at www.grandviewc4.net. Click 'About Us' then 'Board of Education.' SCHOOL REPORT 4
POINTS OF PRIDE The Grandview C-4 School District’s overall Annual Performance Report score improved to 90.2% for 2018. This is the highest score for the district since 2013. The score assures the district remains in the Accredited category. The report was released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The district earned 108.2 out of 120 points.
Grandview C-4 School District has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished District for providing interactive learning opportunities for students in science, technology, engineering and math through its PLTW programs. It is one of just 21 districts across the U.S. to receive this honor. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in schools across the U.S. Grandview Middle School also earned the PLTW Distinguished School honor for a second year in a row.
The Grandview C-4 School District earned the District Champion title at this year’s 5th annual Prep KC Math Relays. Grandview Middle School and Meadowmere Elementary School took home gold in their categories, while Butcher Greene, Martin City K-8, and Conn-West earned silver.
Congratulations to Martin City K-8 Teacher Cindy Long! She was selected as one of six Kansas City Regional Teachers of the Year. She was recognized for her passion for teaching, her dedication to the profession, and her drive to ensure all students achieve success.
The Grandview High School robotics team placed 2nd at the FIRST Regional Robotics Competition. The mark is one of the best showings so far for a Grandview C-4 team.
Class of 2019 graduate Chayanne Sandoval-Williams is one of 40 National Winners recognized for technological achievements. She is one of two in the State of Missouri to make the list!
Grandview C-4's FOCUS program celebrated the grand opening of its Amazing Brain exhibit at Union Station. The exhibit is Science City’s Largest Indoor Exhibit, Courtesy of the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains Competition.
The Grandview Boys Basketball team became State Champions for a second year in row at the Missouri High School Class 4 State Championship. The team earned its first state title in 2018.
The Grandview Boy's Track and Field team won its seventh state title in May at the Missouri Class 4 State Championship Track Meet. The boy's team scored 63 point to beat out Festus who scored 50 points.
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PREPARING THE CAREER PATHWAY OF THE
Grandview Graduate
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Grandview High School is implementing
"As part of the district’s efforts to better
It can also help provide students with
a Career Pathway system that will
prepare graduates for college and/or career
capstone experiences that include working
ensure that every Grandview student
success, Grandview High School has
in authentic workplaces on real-world
has the opportunity to explore the
restructured the career pathways system to
projects via internships.
many career options available to them.
be more experiential,” said Dr. Joana King,
Once students identify a pathway they
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
“One size fits all education is a thing of the
will be exposed to individualized
and Instruction.
past. A pathway system allows us to better meet the individual needs of all of our
opportunities to have Market Value Assets (MVAs) that ensure they are
All 9th-grade students will take a career
students so they can leave Grandview
better prepared to succeed in their
education class that will explore hundreds
schools as a graduate who has the
chosen career field. MVAs include; Dual
of potential career options. At the end of
knowledge, tools, and skills to be successful
Credit, Industry Recognized
the 9th-grade year, students will identify a
in their chosen career path and in life, said
Credentials, Authentic Work-based
broad career pathway to pursue. These
Scott Sisemore," GC-4 Instructional
experiences, and scholarship
broad pathways include;
Technology Director.
opportunities. Arts & Communication,
Sisemore believes that students, regardless
A Pathway is a sequence of courses
Engineering, Manufacturing &
of their chosen pathway, will be better
within a student’s area of interest. It will
Technology, and
prepared to succeed. Students in a pathway
connect their career interests from high
Health & Human Services.
that requires college will graduate having already earned college credit. Students in a
school to college and/or career. Pathways serve as an educational road
Each of these pathways includes hundreds
skilled trade or advanced manufacturing
map guiding students to the high school
of potential careers. As students progress
pathway will graduate having already
courses and post-secondary options
through high school they will be exposed to
earned the certification required in their
most relevant to their chosen career
more and more courses, clubs, activities,
fields. All students could benefit from a
destination. Pathways will help acquire
and opportunities in their chosen pathway.
more individualized and authentic
the depth of knowledge and skill linked
educational experience.
with specific post-secondary programs
This will include advanced courses Industry
that will lead to a certificate or degree
Recognized Credentials that could lead
and/or career.
straight to high paying jobs after graduation.
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SOCAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING As part of our mission to prepare ALL of our students for college, career and lifelong success, the Grandview C-4 School District is making a commitment to develop social and emotional skills throughout our curriculum.
“The Family Resiliency Navigator will be a valuable asset to our team in that they will be able to help families navigate and access community resources, “ said Karla Harris, District Social Worker.
This fall students and families at every grade level will have access to resources that support social-emotional learning skills. The district has expanded its partnership with Cornerstones of Care to provide optional social and emotional health screenings to students in grades 3-5. Additionally, a therapist and a Family Resiliency Navigator will be assigned to work with all five elementary schools and the both middle schools.
In the secondary grade levels the district is excited to partner with ReDiscover, which will add a mental health professional to Grandview High School (GHS). “Eventually, the goal is to add a second mental health professional that will work between GHS and High Grove Early Childhood Center,” said Sheryl Malloy, Director of Special Services.
The expansion of socialemotional learning will also include suicide awareness, student-driven self-acceptance programs and calming corners in several classrooms to help students relax during their most stressful times in class. “It is unrealistic for schools to meet every need of every student on our own. It is imperative for schools to develop community partnerships that allow the load to be shared,” said Malloy.
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Stadium Upgrades, Bathroom Renovations and More
Also slated for renovation are several student bathrooms at Grandview High School, Belvidere Elementary School and Conn-West Elementary School, the high school tennis courts, and the high school cafeteria pillars will be outfitted with Bulldog decal.
Back to School Information CENTRALIZED ENROLLMENT Centralized Enrollment will be held at Grandview High School for the 2019-20 school year. This is a great opportunity for families to enroll all of their children, get transportation information, LINC and special programs taken care of in one location.
ONLINE REGISTRATION If you are a returning family you can begin the process with online registration after July 1 using the parent portal at parentportal.grandviewc4.net. New families should wait until Centralized Enrollment to begin their process.
Centralized Enrollment schedule: August 1, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. August 3, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (FAST PASS USERS ONLY) August 5, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
BULLDOG FAST PASS SKIP THE RESIDENCY LINE AT CENTRALIZED ENROLLMENT!
To make your Centralized Enrollment experience faster and more convenient for you we encourage you to utilize the Bulldog FAST PASS! That’s where you can email your required residency documents to fastpassres@grandviewc4.net from now to July 25. Once approved, you’ll receive a bulldog fast pass and skip residency lines at Centralized Enrollment!
IMMUNIZATIONS Current students should bring any updated immunization records to enrollment. Students new to district or returning after attending elsewhere need to bring their entire immunization record. State requirements are available on our website www.grandviewc4.net. Just click on 'Registration' at the top right of the homepage, then go to 'Health Forms and Immunizations.' The Jackson County Health Department will be providing free TdaP, MCV, and HPV immunizations during the first day of Centralized Enrollment on August 5 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Grandview High School. Please bring your immunization record with you.
The Grandview UPS Store at 1503 Main Street is available to assist families with scanning residency documents free of charge during this period. The UPS Store will scan the documents to your email. You will be required to email the scanned documents to: FASTPASSRES@GRANDVIEWC4.NET. For a second year in a row will will have Fast Pass Saturday on August 3, 9am-1pm. This day of Centralized Enrollment is for fast pass users only. SCHOOL REPORT 10
GRANDVIEW C-4 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS If you own or rent/lease property within the Grandview C-4 School District attendance boundaries, the following documentation must be presented to verify residency: Current mortgage statement or rental/lease agreement in the resident's name with landlord information and signatures Two CURRENT utility bills (gas, electric, water, trash service, home telephone or cable) in the resident's name. Billing or statement date (not the due date) must be within the last 30 days; no final bills, disconnect or shut-off notices will be accepted. If enrolling a student as a custodial guardian, you must provide court documentation or a letter of placement by a social services agency as proof of guardianship. If you reside with someone who owns or rents/leases property within the Grandview C-4 School District attendance boundaries, an Affidavit of Residency will be required. In addition to completing the affidavit forms, the following documentation will be needed from the Grandview C-4 School District resident AND the parent/legal guardian to verify residency: Grandview C-4 School District RESIDENT must provide: Current mortgage statement or rental/lease agreement in the resident's name with landlord information and signatures. Two CURRENT utility bills (gas, electric, water, trash service, home telephone or cable) in the resident's name. Billing or statement date (not the due date) must be within the last 30 days; no final bills, disconnect or shut-off notices will be accepted. State-issued photo identification (for notary purposes). Parent/Legal Guardian of the Student must provide: Piece if official business mail in the parent/legal guardian's name at the address of record. Examples include: paycheck stub, bank statements, medical bills, personal property tax records, government agency letters/statements. Must be dated within the last 30 days and must show that it was mailed (not printed). State-issued photo identification (for notary purposes). Additional documentation as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his designee.
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WELCOME TO GRANDVIEW C-4! New Administrators
Dr. VaShawn Smith Principal Grandview Middle School
Kelly Nash Principal Butcher-Greene Elementary
Kirk Hipple Director Athletics and Activities
Dr. VaShawn Smith has been selected as the Grandview Middle School Principal for the 20192020 school year. Mr. Smith comes to us from the Kansas City Kansas School District serving as an Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and has math and science teaching experience. Please join us in welcoming him to the Grandview C-4 School Di strict's administrative team!
Kelly Nash has been selected, as the Butcher Greene Elementary Principal for the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Nash comes to Grandview C-4 from the Missouri Department of Education's Regional Professional Development Council as a Project Program Specialist Consultant. She also has experience as an elementary principal, an elementary assistant principal and a cla ssroom teacher. Please join us in welcoming her to Grandview!
Kirk Hipple has been selected, as the District Activities Director. Mr. Hipple comes to us with 12 years of administrative and activity director experience. His most recent experience has been in the Lee's Summit R-7 School District, as well as being a Missouri State High School's Activities Association liaison. Let's welcome Mr. Hipple to our district!
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GC-4
DISTRICT GUIDE Dr. Jennifer Price Principal
Johnny Dodge Principal
Kelly Nash Principal
Grandview High School
Grandview Middle School
Student Population: 1,169
Student Population: 593
Building Info: 816-316-5800 2300 High Grove Road Grandview, MO. 64030
Building Info: 816-316-5600 12650 Manchester Avenue Grandview, MO. 64030
Martin City K-8 School
Belvidere Elementary
Student Population: 747
Student Population: 358
Building Info: 816-316-5700 201 East 133rd Street Kansas City, MO. 64145
Building Info: 816-316-5300 15010 White Avenue Grandview, MO. 64030
Dr. Jennifer Short Principal
Butcher-Greene Elementary
Conn West Elementary
Student Population: 423
Student Population: 433
Building Info: 816-316-5400 5302 E. 140th Street Grandview, MO. 64030
Building Info: 816-316-5225 1100 High Grove Road Grandview, MO. 64030
Meadowmere Elementary Student Population: 439
Stephen Fielder Principal
Dr. VaShawn Smith Principal
Building Info: 816-316-5525 7010 E. 136th Street Grandview, MO. 64030
Marcy Simon Principal
We are:
Our Mission
Our Vision
CAIR (Center for Alternative Instructional Resources) Student Population: 102 Building Info: 816-316-5150 1001 Main Street Dr. Michelle Butler Grandview, MO. 64030 Principal
High Grove Early Childhood Student Population: 138
Keri Collison Principal
Building Info: 816-316-5500 2500 High Grove Road Grandview, MO. 64030
Central Office 13015 10th Street Grandview, MO 64030 Phone: 816.316.5000 Fax: 816.316.5050
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Clsfd Staff Prof Dev'l days = 10/18, 12/20, 2/14, 4/7 This calendar may be altered at the discretion of the BOE / Cabinet.
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