2014-15 Mariemont City School District Quality Profile

QUALITY

PROFILE

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A successful school district places a high degree of importance on ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential inside and outside of the classroom. This profile helps characterize the overall educational value of our school district in areas that matter most in our community.

Tradition. Community. Innovation.

MARIEMONT CITY

Message from the President of the Board of Education Message from the Superintendent

The 2014-15 school year was an

outstanding one for Mariemont City

Schools. We hit the ground running last

August, with activities and accomplishments

checked off the list before we could

catch our breaths. Annual traditions like

flag raising on the first day of school,

sixth grade camp at Camp Kern, the

Homecoming parade and the

announcement of our National Merit Scholars get our year started, and the rest of the year follows with so many proud moments.

Throughout the pages of this year’s Quality Profile, you can review many of metrics we use to monitor our progress and learn what makes Mariemont City Schools such a special place. There were so many important accomplishments and events last school year. Our marching band performed in parades during the Reds Opening Day and at Disney World; a team of 7th grade students from MJHS received 1st place in the Southwest Ohio Middle School Division stock market competition and placed 3rd in the state, competing against 938 high school and middle school teams; 20% of our high school students were National Honor Society members; and Mariemont Elementary and Terrace Park Elementary students completed 57 Warriors Change the World service projects throughout the year, positively affecting both our local and our global community. A special place, indeed!

And it is because of the support of our community that we are able to provide such enriching opportunities for our students. We passed an operating levy last November with an incredible 67% of the vote, which clearly illustrates the tremendous support we so cherish. Thank you!

At the end of the day, it’s all about the student experience and preparing our kids to be global leaders in tomorrow’s world, and this is always our focus. You can see by the district academic achievement goal, objectives and vision on the next page – we want to be the best, providing the most comprehensive opportunities for our students so that they are positioned for success to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Thank you for helping to make the school year so remarkable.

I am thrilled about what we have accomplished together and will continue to strive to exceed our expectations year after year.

Respectfully,

Steven Estepp Superintendent

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As a community member, I am energized by the support my neighbors, friends and fellow residents have shown for our school district throughout the past year. From the sheer volume of volunteers I encounter at each building working with our students in classrooms to the positive conversations I have at school and community events, and, of course, the passage of our operating levy in November, I am constantly impressed with and humbled by the time, talent and passion shared by our community to support our students.

As I know from my own experience with my children in the district, you make a bigger difference than you will ever know. On behalf of my family, thank you. On behalf of the Mariemont Board of Education, thank you. We appreciate your support!

I serve on the Mariemont Board of Education because I believe in our school district. I believe in the work, the collaboration and the vision. I am so proud of the accomplishments and triumphs we experienced throughout last school year. This Quality Profile is a snapshot of the ongoing mission of our district and a great opportunity to showcase the hard work of our students, staff and administration – especially, the tradition and innovation that make it such a special place to call home.

Enjoy!

Dee Walter

Mariemont Board of Education President In an annual tradition, the Mariemont Board of Education leads the seniors to graduation. From left to right: Ken White, Dee Walter, Marie Huenefeld, Mike Gaburo & Bill Flynn.

Who We Are

District Achievement Goal •

It’s about Tradition. It’s about Community. It’s about Innovation. It’s about the Mariemont Experience.

It’s about ME. “It’s About ME” tells the stories of the traditions, achievements and legacy of the Mariemont Experience, through the voices of the students, teachers, parents, alumni and community members that live the experience. To date, we have 19 “It’s About ME” stories on our website. Check them out today!

Share your “It’s About ME” story by visiting our website and clicking on “It’s About ME” under the “About” heading! We have a tremendous story to tell as a district, and it is one worth celebrating.

Instructional Vision

Student achievement will increase through rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices and purposeful environments that maximize learner autonomy and capacity to thrive in the 21st century.

District Objectives • Student learning will be enhanced through diverse curricular options and enriching experiences that drive deeper understanding and skill development and support global competency.

• Student learning will be maximized through the creation of purposeful, safe physical and virtual learning environments for students and staff that promote communication and collaboration.

• Student learning will be enhanced through instruction and programming that are responsive to assessment results, designed to meet the individual needs of students, and cultivate drive and resiliency.

• Student learning will be maximized through the implementation of 21st century instructional practices that that stimulate student interests and foster inspiration and passion.

Stay in Touch

• Students will be global learners.

• Students will have a well-rounded educational Visit the district homepage to subscribe to district experience. news, view the latest Mariemont Minute video or • Students will be deeply committed members read ConnectME, the official blog of Mariemont City of the community and world.

Schools. To get the latest updates, “like” us on Facebook • Students will be strong communicators and work and follow us on Twitter (@MariemontSchool). collaboratively with others.

• Positive relationships will be strong among staff, students, parents and the community.

• Support organizations and volunteers will be an integral part of our work.

• High expectations will define the work of our students and staff.

• Intelligent risk taking will be encouraged with students and staff.

• Data will be used and analyzed by staff and students to make informed decisions, promote student growth, and maximize achievement.

• Students’ individual interests and passions will always drive our work.

• Continuous improvement will be ongoing to meet the demands of our ever-changing world.

• Best practice, well-researched instructional strategies and programs will be implemented.

• Experiences beyond the school day will be part of the academic program.

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Teaching and Learning

The district developed and implemented a data dashboard and student scorecard for parent, student and teacher access to enhance understanding and analysis of achievement data. (Available on the district website > Academics > Student Achievement Results) The district launched a STEM course for 7th grade students at MJHS, in which students learn the fundamentals of design and building and programming robotics.

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All elementary K-3 students participated in “Brain Breaks,� which are 3-5 minute, structured movement and relaxation breaks designed to provide movement, motor coordination and focused concentration within the classroom.

staff professional development days

Learning Lab (grades K-6) & Warrior Bell (grades 7-8): A structured support system integrated into the classroom schedule to provide students with an environment that fosters individualized learning through ungraded, real-life application.

80%

of staff participated in optional summer professional development

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District staff and administration participate in the Mariemont Academy, a model for staff training and professional development specific to educators. Each in-service program builds upon the last, targeting specific needs and offering opportunities to review and expand with follow-up training.

It is an initiative that is responsive, relevant and uniquely Mariemont City Schools.

Teaching and Learning

2014-2015 Parent Survey Results • 94% of parents were satisfied with their child’s education this year.

• 86% of parents were satisfied with the technology and other instructional resources available to their child in school.

Warriors Change the World Hundreds of district students led projects to better their communities, and all elementary grade levels worked together to make a difference in their communities this year through the Warriors Change the World initiative. Mariemont Elementary and Terrace Park Elementary students completed 57 Warriors Change the World projects throughout the year, positively affecting both our local and our global community, partnering with organizations such as Mercy St. Teresa Retirement Home, Cookies for a Cause, JDRF, American Heart Association, Make a Wish, HART of Cincinnati, Aid for Africa, Habitat for Humanity, Wounded Warriors, Blood-Water Foundation, Red Cross, ASPCA, SPCA, Hope Chest, Feed My Starving Children, Heifer International, Mountain Top, Kids Against Hunger, local police and fire departments and Kids Saving the Rainforest.

Opportunities for Enrichment • • • • • • • •

Early entrance to kindergarten Subject acceleration grades K-6, whole grade acceleration & early graduation Online course work through Northwestern University-Gifted Learning Links K-6 Learning Lab & 7-8 Warrior Bell (project-based learning enrichment) Accelerated classes in grades 5 & 6 Honors classes in grades 7-12 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses College Credit Plus and Dual Enrollment (students in grades 9-12 can earn college & high school credit through the successful completion of college courses) • Visual & performing arts opportunities • Travel opportunities

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Teaching and Learning World Languages • A comprehensive world language program that includes traditional instruction in Spanish, Latin and Mandarin, and online instruction in all other languages.

• Introductory Spanish instruction provided for all students in grades 3-7 and credited courses available for students in grades 8-12.

• Introductory Mandarin instruction provided to all students in grade 7 and credited courses available for students in grades 8-12.

• Credited courses in Latin available for students in grades 8-12.

Project-Based Learning In Focus True project-based learning is about putting students in real-life situations and working with experts to create authentic products. Beginning this year, a project-based learning unit was included in each academic class at MJHS, focusing on broad topics such as: DNA Detectives, Probability and Statistics, Designing a Modern Planned Community Inspired by the Ancient Greeks & Romans, The Civil War, and Annenberg Learner: A Worldwide Photoperiod Project.

Five of Tom Amlung’s 7th grade science classes received the 2nd place silver award in this year’s Annenberg Learner Mystery Class competition. Competing against 460 other classes, these students participated in a global hunt for 10 schools by calculating photoperiod data from sunrise to sunset sent by 10 “mystery schools” each week for 12 weeks. Students tracked global sunlight variation to solve this mystery — and discovered the reasons for seasons along the way. Through graphing and interpreting data, students were able to see global predictable changes in length of a day and build deeper understanding through this project-based learning unit.

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Teaching and Learning

The participants in the 2014 Global Student Leader Summit traveled 9,611 miles, tackling significant global issues in places where they come to life.

During the 2014-15 school year, Destination 2026, the strategic plan to guide the instructional future of Mariemont City Schools, was finalized, and Warriors BEyond was launched as a result of the work done with Destination 2026. Warriors BEyond is the district’s flagship program for student opportunities offered beyond the traditional curriculum. Through this initiative, the district offers exciting enrichment experiences, travel opportunities, career exploration and service learning for students at all grade levels, giving every student the chance to lead, reach and explore.

132 6th grade students and 73 high school leaders participated in the week-long learning experience at Camp Kern.

The 8th grade class visited 26 monuments and museums during their 3-day trip to Washington, D.C. — a first for Mariemont City Schools.

New Voices

MHS participated in “New Voices,” a collaborative photography project.

This year, students worked with the US Bank Boys & Girls Club of Cincinnati, specifically with the teen youth of Avondale. During the nine-week project, the students met every Wednesday after school to create bridges between communities. “By participating in New Voices, I learned that even though Avondale and Mariemont are miles apart, we have the same ideas,” said MHS student Olivia Lovell.

A team of MJHS 7th grade students received 1st place in the Southwest Ohio Middle School Division Stock Club Game competition, in which 133 teams competed. The team also placed 3rd in the state, competing against 938 high school and middle school teams.

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Fiscal Stewardship

Capital Outlay 2%

Other Expenditure 1%

Materials & Supplies 4%

The district recently earned the Auditor of State Award for demonstrating exemplary financial reporting in accordance with GAAP standards.

Debt Service 1%

Purchased Services 19%

Expenditures 2014-2015

Retirement & Benefits 18%

Salaries & Wages $11,492,515 Retirement & Benefits $3,687,533 Purchased Services $4,033,052 Materials & Supplies $688,506 Capital Outlay $336,985 Other Expenditures $309,721 Debt Service $309,050 Total $20,857,362

Salaries & Wages 55%

State Tax Allocation 12%

Revenues 2014-2015

Other Revenue 1%

State Foundation 15%

Real Estate Tax $15,431,606 Public Utility Property Tax $1,105,331 State Foundation $3,551,181 State Tax Allocation $2,724,274 Other Revenue $222,630

Public Utility Property Tax Total $23,035,022 5%

Real Estate Tax 67%

Shared Services with Various Districts & Organizations

70% Classroom

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Office & Custodial Supplies

Natural Gas & Electric Services

Food Service

Transportation

Printing

Percentage of district budget spent on classroom instruction

Fiscal Stewardship

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The community passed a 5.95-mil operating levy in November 2014 with an incredible 67% of the vote!

As we look forward to next school year, I will continue to advocate on behalf of our community and excellent schools, and my goal will be to continue providing strong fiscal management for Mariemont City Schools. – Tom Golinar, district treasurer,

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– Tom Golinar, district treasurer, 2014 Annual Report

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Our Mariemont City Schools reflect the high expectations that the community has of its schools.

Excellence abounds in financial operations, academic achievement and curricular offerings.

Spring 2015 Newsletter

Voters reaffirmed their value and support of Mariemont City Schools. We worked hard to communicate with the public and exceeded the Board’s promise of making the last levy last for three years. With this most recent levy, our Board made the same three-year promise to voters, and our work to keep this three-year levy promise starts now. – Tom Golinar, district

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treasurer, 2014 Annual Report

As a result of the latest state budget, the state continues to take money away from Mariemont City Schools, including more than $700,000 over the next two years. According to a February 6, 2015 Cincinnati Enquirer article, “The money Mariemont City Schools would lose represents the largest percent-loss in the region – 21.5 percent over the next two years.”

I have been very clear that we should be bracing ourselves for a significant decrease in state funding – this assumption was built into the operating levy that we passed in November and the current school district budget we are using. But, this doesn’t make it right. – Tom Golinar, district treasurer,

Winter 2015 Newsletter

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– Tom Golinar, district treasurer, Fall 2014 Newsletter

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Our community values a well-rounded education. We value excellence in arts, athletics and academics, and the work of our school district reflects this. We want to make sure that our schools are — without question — one of the very best of all public and private schools in Ohio and beyond. Thanks to conservative fiscal operations and the support of our community, our schools are in solid financial shape. This means that our schools can focus on education and academics.

– Tom Golinar, district treasurer, 5th Annual State of the Schools Address

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Our school district has many outstanding traditions. One of these important traditions is strong, conservative fiscal management. This has been and continues to be a critical component to the success of our school district and one that I take very seriously.

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In order to accomplish this we will...

DEVELOP GLOBAL COMPETENCY through...

• Students will be global learners.

• Students will have a well-rounded educational experience.

• Students will be deeply committed members of the community and world.

• Diverse learning experiences that expand understanding and appreciation of world cultures, perspectives and languages.

• Quality enrichment opportunities in a variety of content areas and interests.

• Academic courses that meet today’s learning needs and interests.

• Standards-based grading and reporting.

• Performance-based assessments in all content areas and grade levels.

PROMOTE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION through...

• Students will be strong communicators and work collaboratively with others.

• Positive relationships will be strong among staff, students, parents and the community.

• Support organizations and volunteers will be an integral part of our work.

Our Instructional Vision

• Learning spaces that foster collaboration and creativity.

• Digital instructional resources in all content areas.

• A rigorous K-12 digital literacy curriculum.

• Teacher collaboration teams that support data-based decision making and instructional best practices.

• A comprehensive K-12 instructional coaching model for teachers and a leadership coaching model for administrators.

• Student-led conferences to showcase learning.

CULTIVATE DRIVE AND RESILIENCY through...

• High expectations will define the work of our students and staff.

• Professional, responsible risk taking will be encouraged with students and staff.

• Data will be used and analyzed by staff and students to make informed decisions, promote student growth, and maximize achievement.

• Individual student learning plans that allow students to set learning goals and record progress/growth.

• Digital personal learning portfolios for students • An assessment warehouse to house and share assessments with varied levels and types of questioning.

• An intervention warehouse and tracking system that assists teachers in providing targeted, personalized instruction.

• Professional learning opportunities for staff to grow expertise and highlight outstanding instruction.

FOSTER INSPIRATION AND PASSION through...

• Students’ individual interests and passions will always drive our work.

• Continuous improvement will be ongoing to meet the demands of our ever-changing world.

• Best practice and well-researched instructional strategies and programs will be implemented.

• Experiences beyond the school day will be part of the academic program.

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• Choice, flexibility and ownership in student learning options.

• Instructional models that support and encourage co-teaching and cross-curricular collaboration.

• Capstone projects and intersession periods that give students opportunities for career and interest exploration.

• Expanded blended and online learning opportunities.

• Quality, up-to-date technology resources, curriculum and tools that enhance learning.

Students will be highly engaged and...

• be globally competent and understand other perspectives and cultures.

• value relationships and understand the importance of communication and collaboration.

• build strong content knowledge, effectively filter information, and demonstrate learning in authentic ways.

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Teachers will be highly effective and... create learning targets that help students understand where they are going and how to get there. foster productive and purposeful collaborative learning that encourages respect and tolerance. cultivate trust by working with students to set challenging learning goals. advocate for student success and nurture student well being.

As a result of our work...

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Students will be highly engaged and... demonstrate self-awareness, independence, and ownership of their learning. take responsible academic risks and possess resilience. be curious, creative, and demonstrate passion for learning. be critical thinkers who experiment, question, and solve problems.

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Teachers will be highly effective and... ensure student understanding by modeling strong and weak work and encouraging resiliency. design creative learning opportunities to motivate and inspire students. give frequent, ongoing, meaningful feedback. support students to have an accurate understanding of their own learning through the use of quality assessments.

In assessing the effectiveness of our work, we will...

• Consistently benchmark against high quality peer school districts.

• Identify clear performance metrics including: • State and national rankings of district academic performance.

• Student achievement levels on local, state, and national assessments.

• Student participation rates in programs and enrichment experiences.

• Satisfaction levels among students, alumni, staff, and parents.

For the full Destination 2026 report, please visit the district website > Academics > Destination 2026.

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Academics

55

$4.1 M

seniors received Honors diplomas

Merit-based scholarships awarded to MHS seniors

Case Western Reserve University Cincinnati State Technical & Community College Christ College of Nursing Cleveland State University Denison University Good Samaritan College of Nursing Hocking College Kent State University Bowdoin College Kenyon College Colby College Miami University-Oxford University of Maine Mount St. Joseph University Ohio Northern University Ohio University University of Vermont Ohio Wesleyan University Otterbein University Shawnee State University Boston College Dartmouth College The Ohio State University Boston University University of New Hampshire University of Akron Harvard University University of Cincinnati University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash Bryant University University of Cincinnati-Clermont Providence College University of Dayton

University of Michigan Bradley University DePaul University Illinois Wesleyan University Olivet Nazarene University University of Illinois

University of Utah

Colorado State University University of Colorado-Boulder University of Denver

Pepperdine University San Diego State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of Southern California

Washington University in St. Louis

Colleges and Universities Where the 2014-2015 Graduating Class is Attending

42% of seniors received a scholarship

Fordham University New York University Syracuse University

University of Delaware

Drexel University Georgetown University Gettysburg College University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh

Tulane University Auburn University University of Alabama

Southern Methodist University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University

Fairfield University West Virginia University

Centre College Northern Kentucky University Thomas More College University of Kentucky

Belmont University Tennessee Technological University University of Tennessee

Arizona State University University of Arizona

Wilmington College Wright State University Xavier University

Ball State University DePauw University Indiana University Purdue University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

College of William and Mary Hampton University Howard University University of Virginia Washington & Lee University Duke University East Carolina University Elon University University of North Carolina/Asheville Wake Forest University

Clemson University Furman University University of South Carolina

Georgia Institute of Technology

University of Mississippi

94% of this year’s graduating class is continuing their academic pursuits at 99 institutions across 16 states

2014-2015 Parent Survey Results • 87% of parents believe the school district has high expectations for its students.

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Academics

58% Junior high students took high school credit courses

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Grade K-6 students are subject or whole-grade accelerated

National Merit Scholars

The faculty and staff of Mariemont High School are pleased to announce that the National Merit Scholarship Corporation named six students as National Merit Scholars.

Congratulations to seniors Graham McCarthy, Andrew Grissom, Christopher Benson, Addison Shelley, Steven Hassey and Katie Gaburo. These student scored in the top percentages of more than 1.5 million students nationwide.

124 Grade 4-6 students participated in the accelerated math program

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National Honor Society members

Average District Score for 2013-2014

26.4

State Average: 22.0 National Average: 21.0

District Average Composite ACT Scores: 28 27 26

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26.4 25.8

24.8

Average District Scores for 2013-2014

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Critical Reading: 600 Math: 577 Writing: 590

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2012

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2011

National Average: Critical Reading: 497 Math: 513 Writing: 487

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2010

State Average: Critical Reading: 555

Math: 562

Writing: 535

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Academics

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AP Scholars

76%

scored a 3 or higher on at least 3 exams

of college applications were accepted at 99 different institutions

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AP Scholars with Distinction scored at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and received scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of those exams

Advanced Placement Results 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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Number of exams

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211

courses offered throughout the district

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2013 2014 2015

25%

of graduates will attend a private institution

Academics

55%

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This was our first year at Mariemont. I am continually impressed with the school’s education philosophy, the teachers, and the leadership. Well done Mariemont City Schools! – 2014-2015 Parent Survey Results

26%

of college applications that were submitted to colleges ranked in the top 25 U.S. News & World Report were accepted

of graduates will attend a higher-learning institution outside the state of Ohio

The SRI and SMI are web-based assessment tools that are administered three times each school year to Mariemont City School District students in grades 2-8. The assessments are adaptive to the learner, meaning that as the student is taking the assessment the questions will get easier or more difficult depending on the student’s responses. The benefit of an adaptive test is that it allows the teacher to focus instruction on the specific skills the student needs to develop to grow academically. The graphs below depict the changes in cumulative test results from September (yellow) to March (blue).

50.0% 38.7%

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42.3% 36.3%

30.0% 20.0%

24.3% 15.6%

14.6%

17.8% 10.3%

10.0% 0.0%

Advanced

40.9%

September

Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Performance Level Growth Summary

42.3% 31.0%

30.0% 20.0%

12.9%

10.0% 0.0%

Below Basic

61.7%

60.0%

40.0%

Basic

March

70.0%

50.0%

Proficient

Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) Performance Level Growth Summary

5.8% Advanced

Proficient

Basic

3.9%

1.5%

Below Basic

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Arts Art Accolades The Mariemont High School Concert Band received an “Excellent” rating at the OMEA state competition.

Members of the cast and crew of MHS’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain” were nominated in 5 categories in the Cappies.

* The MJHS Band Skyped with musician and Assistant Director of the United States Marine Band Ryan Nowlin to perform one of his songs “Shipwrecked.”

22 students across all grade levels had their artwork or photography selected for inclusion in various statewide exhibits.

The combined Mariemont High School, Madeira HS and Indian Hill HS marching bands performed in the Reds Opening Day parade.

14 MHS students received a total of 22 Scholastic Arts Awards this year, out of hundreds of students from Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

4 MHS students were selected as finalists for the 35th Annual College & High School Photography Contest co-sponsored by Nikon and Photographer’s Forum magazine.

The MHS Marching Band performed for dozens of veterans at the Veterans’ Medical Center in Orlando and marched in a parade at Disney World.

2014-2015 Parent Survey Results • 96% of parents believe it is important for students to have opportunities and experiences in all of the arts.

Student Art Performances

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arts program provides the opportunity to learn in ways that are unforgettable and irreplaceable. I am proud of our district and the steps it has taken toward a more comprehensive approach to education and the cultivation of a well-rounded student.

- Jeri Gatch, district parent

* To watch videos of the band’s performance, visit the district Facebook page or visit Warrior Watch.

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As a parent I desire an education that will shape my “children into both creative and critical thinkers, and the

Parent and Community Involvement The school district receives considerable support from the following organizations: Mariemont Alumni Association, Mariemont Arts Association, Mariemont Athletic Boosters, Mariemont School Foundation, Mariemont High School PTO, Mariemont Junior High School PTO, Mariemont Elementary School PTO and the Terrace Park Elementary School PTO.

The Superintendent Advisory Council is comprised of 15 community members, business leaders and parents to provide the district with objective feedback about district priorities, operations and finances.

The district partners with Great Oaks, one of the largest career and technical education districts in the country, for the junior high digital arts program and at the high school for the Great Oaks School of Business, a national program for high school and college marketing and business students. 277 district students participated in the Great Oaks program.

2014-2015 Parent Survey Results The Mariemont School Foundation is a source of private funding for educational enhancements at all four school buildings, helping the district to maintain its goal of excellence in all academic areas.

The Warrior Club is open to district residents who are 55+ without kids attending school in the district. Created this year, we currently have 81 members, who enjoy free admission to district home sporting events and arts performances and are invited to special events, like the annual Warrior Club breakfast. Call 513-272-7500 for more information!

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followers on Twitter

Congratulations to our 2014 Distinguished Alumni: Jeffrey R. Anderson, class of 1965, CEO/President, Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate; Pamela J. Coburn, class of 1970, Distinguished Professor of Voice, Depauw University; and Harry N. Walters, class of 1954, Chairman/CEO Veterans Coalition, Inc.

The local Kiwanis chapter has provided over $125,000 in community service scholarship awards to district high school students. In addition, 4 students received the Kiwanis Outstanding Community Service award this year. The district offers student opportunities to become involved in the Kiwanis service organizations at each building level through Builders Club and Key Club.

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I couldn’t have done and couldn’t continue to do any of this work I am doing without the support of the schools and the support of the community and community organizations like Kiwanis.” – Hadley George, MHS student & recipient of the Kiwanis’ Outstanding Community Service Award for her work with Type One Teens, a social group for teens with type 1 diabetes.

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• 79% of parents volunteered at their child’s school and/or for a school support organization this year.

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Student Leadership and Activities

Two 6th grade students received an “Excellent” rating at the State Science Fair.

This year, staff members identified 19 students in grades 7-12 to serve on the Student Curriculum Committee. These students meet with Superintendent Steven Estepp and Director of Teaching and Learning Shannon Kromer to hold candid conversations about the courses the district offers, the technology the district makes available and the instructional strategies the district uses.

Mariemont High School’s Lady Warriors basketball team raised $2,350 for The Cure Starts Now, Lauren Hill’s charity.

Elementary-level activities: Girls on the Run, K-2 Spanish Enrichment, PTO-sponsored after-school programs & enrichments, COSI, Everybody Counts, science fair, spelling bee, fine arts assemblies & field trips, and author visits including Loren Long, Rick Sowash & Shelley Pearsall.

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Junior High Athletic Teams

High School Athletic Teams

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Junior High Activities/Clubs

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High School Activities/Clubs

78%

9-12th Grade Participation Rate in Extracurricular Activities

89%

Junior High Participation Rate in Extracurricular Activities

Student Safety & Wellness A.L.I.C.E. 100% of the staff is trained in introductory ALICE training, focusing on critical thinking and proactive survival skills in school intruder scenarios.

Student Safety & Wellness Public School Works

The 2014-15 school year marked the 3rd

year that Mariemont City Schools utilized

Public School Works’ award-winning

StudentWatch Suite, which provides 24/7 online and telephone systems for reporting bullying and other safety incidents, with built-in communication tools that immediately notify school administrators and track and manage each report to its resolution. As administrators document the result of each investigation, the district has the data needed to enhance and improve student safety programs, while meeting regulatory mandates. Public School Works professionals are also available to initiate contact with various national crisis hotlines if a student needs immediate help with a personal emergency. This program is linked on each school building’s home page on the district website in the left navigation under “Report Bullying” or “Report Other Safety Concerns” and under My Mariemont Portal > Student Quicklinks.

The district participated in the Youth Frontiers’ Respect Retreat (grade 10), Courage Retreat (grade 7) and Kindness Retreat (grade 5). The goals of these retreats are to enhance social-emotional learning, connect students to classmates & teachers, challenge students to act with kindness & respect and engage learners of all styles and backgrounds.

NaviGate

Planning, preparation and collaboration with

local safety departments and first responders is

imperative to ensure safety among our staff,

students and visitors. NaviGate provides a web-based system where critical information can be stored, updated and accessed by all essential school and safety personnel anytime from any location. During the 2014-15 school year, the district started using NaviGate’s Flipcharts app, which gives staff instant access to critical emergency information.

2014-2015 Parent Survey Results • 92% of parents believe the school is a safe place for their child.

Thank you to a grant from the Ohio School Facilities Commission: •

the front office in each building is now equipped with an emergency contact radio, which includes a microphone that is directly connected to a dispatcher at Hamilton County and button to contact 911 quickly and directly.

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Non-profit

U.S. Postage PAID

Cincinnati, OH Permit No. 1082

2 Warrior Way • Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION Board of Education

Bill Flynn | Mike Gaburo | Marie Huenefeld | Dee Walter | Ken White

Mariemont City School District

Mariemont High School

2 Warrior Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Phone: 513-272-7500 Fax: 513-527-3436

1 Warrior Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Phone: 513-272-7600 Fax: 513-527-5991

Mariemont Elementary School

Terrace Park Elementary School

6750 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Phone: 513-272-7400 Fax: 513-527-3411

723 Elm Avenue Terrace Park, Ohio 45174 Phone: 513-272-7700 Fax: 513-831-1249

www.mariemontschools.org

Mariemont Junior High School

3847 Southern Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Phone: 513-272-7300