2019 Quality Profile

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati, OH Permit No. 1082

2 Warrior Way | Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

www.mariemontschools.org

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. At Mariemont City Schools, we not only believe this philosophy, but put it into practice daily.

The 2018-19 school year was successful by all measures for the Mariemont City School District. The district received an overall grade of ‘A’ on the Ohio State Report Card and received recognition for its accomplishments in student growth. Our flagship Warriors BEyond program earned the district a national District of Distinction award and Mariemont Elementary earned the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence as an Exemplary High Performing School by the United States Department of Education.

And yet, there is still so much more to the story of Mariemont City Schools. This Quality Profile is intended to showcase the overall educational value of our school district in areas that matter most to our community. It highlights the many ways that our district produces exceptional results and the many experiences that make this community and school district such a special place to be.

Mariemont City Schools continues its focus on the Destination 2026 strategic plan and how that instructional vision guides what we call the #MariemontExperience. In this Quality Profile you will see Destination 2026 in action as we strive to work smart, create experience and embrace growth. We want our students to learn and grow in both traditional and innovative ways. We want them to become global learners, strong communicators, responsible risk-takers and deeply committed members of our community and world. This profile shares the exciting things happening in our district and illustrates the true value of the #MariemontExperience.

Of course, the results and accomplishments like those you will find in this Quality Profile are only possible because of the support of our fantastic community. The collaboration between our community, families and staff members is what positions our students for success. We thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

If you would like to learn more about this Quality Profile, I encourage you to visit our website, www.mariemontschools.org. There you will find information about many of our programs along with a student achievement dashboard that includes detailed performance data on the assessments our students take each year.

Thank you for helping us make the 2018-19 school year such a strong one for Mariemont City Schools!

Sincerely,

Steven Estepp Superintendent, Mariemont City Schools

Student Achievement Goal and Objectives District Achievement Goal Student success will increase through rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments that maximize learner autonomy and capacity to thrive.

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 innovative instructional practices that stimulate student interests and foster inspiration and passion.

To see the district’s goal, objectives and action plan in their entirety, visit our website at

www.mariemontschools.org or scan the QR code.

Find us on Facebook @MariemontCitySchools Instagram Mariemont City Schools Twitter @mariemontschool YouTube Mariemont City Schools

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QUALITY PROFILE The Value of the Mariemont Experience

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati, OH Permit No. 1082

2 Warrior Way | Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

www.mariemontschools.org

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. At Mariemont City Schools, we not only believe this philosophy, but put it into practice daily.

The 2018-19 school year was successful by all measures for the Mariemont City School District. The district received an overall grade of ‘A’ on the Ohio State Report Card and received recognition for its accomplishments in student growth. Our flagship Warriors BEyond program earned the district a national District of Distinction award and Mariemont Elementary earned the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence as an Exemplary High Performing School by the United States Department of Education.

And yet, there is still so much more to the story of Mariemont City Schools. This Quality Profile is intended to showcase the overall educational value of our school district in areas that matter most to our community. It highlights the many ways that our district produces exceptional results and the many experiences that make this community and school district such a special place to be.

Mariemont City Schools continues its focus on the Destination 2026 strategic plan and how that instructional vision guides what we call the #MariemontExperience. In this Quality Profile you will see Destination 2026 in action as we strive to work smart, create experience and embrace growth. We want our students to learn and grow in both traditional and innovative ways. We want them to become global learners, strong communicators, responsible risk-takers and deeply committed members of our community and world. This profile shares the exciting things happening in our district and illustrates the true value of the #MariemontExperience.

Of course, the results and accomplishments like those you will find in this Quality Profile are only possible because of the support of our fantastic community. The collaboration between our community, families and staff members is what positions our students for success. We thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

If you would like to learn more about this Quality Profile, I encourage you to visit our website, www.mariemontschools.org. There you will find information about many of our programs along with a student achievement dashboard that includes detailed performance data on the assessments our students take each year.

Thank you for helping us make the 2018-19 school year such a strong one for Mariemont City Schools!

Sincerely,

Steven Estepp Superintendent, Mariemont City Schools

Student Achievement Goal and Objectives District Achievement Goal Student success will increase through rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments that maximize learner autonomy and capacity to thrive.

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 innovative instructional practices that stimulate student interests and foster inspiration and passion.

To see the district’s goal, objectives and action plan in their entirety, visit our website at

www.mariemontschools.org or scan the QR code.

Find us on Facebook @MariemontCitySchools Instagram Mariemont City Schools Twitter @mariemontschool YouTube Mariemont City Schools

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QUALITY PROFILE The Value of the Mariemont Experience

Work Smart.

Create Experience.

ACADEMICS Mariemont City Schools is defined by its academic excellence and understands

Nationally Renowned

that the cornerstone of any great school district is the quality of education the students receive. We believe in rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments to maximize each student’s learning and capacity to thrive.

Mariemont Elementary was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018-19.

A Step Above

Ready for Tomorrrow 86% of 2019 graduates continued their education at a two or four-year college or university The class of 2019 earned a total of $6 million in scholarships

25.5 District ACT Average higher than the 20.3 state average and 20.8 national average

Accelerated Learning 166 junior high students took high school credit courses

FINANCES A Mariemont City School District tradition is to operate with great fiscal responsibility and offer a great value to our community.

Strong fiscal stewardship is essential to the opportunities provided for the students.

Government Funding Decreasing State funding for the district has decreased by more than 34% over the past 15 years

WARRIORS BEYOND

warriors

College Credit At Mariemont High School, 188 students took an Advanced Placement exam, making them eligible for college credit MHS offered 20 AP courses during the 2018-19 school year

40 Kindergarten - sixth 132 Fifth and sixth grade students grade students were participated in the accelerated math subject or whole-grade program accelerated

4%

Transportation

10%

11%

70%

Instruction

Support Services

Budget Control Through controlled spending, the district budget growth has averaged a modest 2.5% annual increase over the last five fiscal years

Priority Spending The majority of the annual budget goes directly into the classrooms where it can do the most good.

Passion Exploration

A total of 190 K-12 interest-based, hands-on courses were offered through Explorations, Expeditions and Intersession programming

Real Life Classrooms

146 students saw their learning come to life with travel trips to Washington, D.C., New York City, the Dominican Republic and Switzerland/France

ARTS & ATHLETICS

Extracurricular

Maintenance & Facilities

Personalized Learning

Some of the most valuable learning in Mariemont City Schools happens beyond the walls of our traditional classrooms – in art rooms, performances spaces, sports fields and other athletic venues – all part of a robust set of opportunities offered to our students in the arts and athletics. It’s through participation in these programs and activities that our students are able to learn and practice many important skills like collaboration, creativity, problem solving and teamwork.

2% 3% Other

2018-19 School Year Spending

yond

Student learning is enhanced in Mariemont City Schools through diverse curricular options and enriching experiences both in and out of the classroom to drive deeper understanding and support global competency.

Warriors BEyond is a comprehensive, award-winning, K-12 initiative that seeks to foster passion exploration through hands-on, interest-based courses that encourage students to investigate new ideas, subjects, theories and activities.

At Mariemont High School, 53 students created their own course curriculum through Master Class to study a passion or learn a new skill

Embrace Growth.

MHS FACILITY PROJECT In the fall of 2018, voters passed an operating and permanent improvement levy, allowing the school district to continue providing excellent programs and staff that have been an integral part of our success. Additionally, the levy secured the funds necessary for the Mariemont High School facility project which is currently underway and will run through the summer of 2021.

21st Century Learning

Security Focused

The project includes updated science labs, concentrated collaboration spaces and enhanced technology platforms amenities the school could not provide in the almost 50-year-old former building

As part of the permanent improvement levy, security enhancements will be made across all district buildings

Stay Up to Date To stay informed on the latest facility project information, visit the Hard Hat Update section of the district website

Always Growing Performance Opportunities

Best of the Best

Athletics for Everyone

Music Choices

A total of 269 students participated in plays, musicals and performances

Mariemont High School won three state championships in 2018-19 in girls swimming and girls track and field.

Mariemont High School and Mariemont Junior High School offer a combined 27 OHSAA-sanctioned sports teams

Students in grades 5-12 can choose between chorus, band and orchestra for their musical courses

MARIEMONT ACADEMY In Mariemont City Schools, we believe that, in order to achieve rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments, continuous improvement must be ongoing to meet the demands of our ever-changing world. All district staff participate in annual Mariemont Academy professional development sessions which combine industry experts and peer-led courses for year-round growth and improvement.

Mariemont City Schools staff members attended a total of 40 professional development courses during the 2018-19 Mariemont Academy sessions

Learning from Each Other 50 staff members led professional development courses during the 2018-19 Mariemont Academy sessions

Work Smart.

Create Experience.

ACADEMICS Mariemont City Schools is defined by its academic excellence and understands

Nationally Renowned

that the cornerstone of any great school district is the quality of education the students receive. We believe in rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments to maximize each student’s learning and capacity to thrive.

Mariemont Elementary was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018-19.

A Step Above

Ready for Tomorrrow 86% of 2019 graduates continued their education at a two or four-year college or university The class of 2019 earned a total of $6 million in scholarships

25.5 District ACT Average higher than the 20.3 state average and 20.8 national average

Accelerated Learning 166 junior high students took high school credit courses

FINANCES A Mariemont City School District tradition is to operate with great fiscal responsibility and offer a great value to our community.

Strong fiscal stewardship is essential to the opportunities provided for the students.

Government Funding Decreasing State funding for the district has decreased by more than 34% over the past 15 years

WARRIORS BEYOND

warriors

College Credit At Mariemont High School, 188 students took an Advanced Placement exam, making them eligible for college credit MHS offered 20 AP courses during the 2018-19 school year

40 Kindergarten - sixth 132 Fifth and sixth grade students grade students were participated in the accelerated math subject or whole-grade program accelerated

4%

Transportation

10%

11%

70%

Instruction

Support Services

Budget Control Through controlled spending, the district budget growth has averaged a modest 2.5% annual increase over the last five fiscal years

Priority Spending The majority of the annual budget goes directly into the classrooms where it can do the most good.

Passion Exploration

A total of 190 K-12 interest-based, hands-on courses were offered through Explorations, Expeditions and Intersession programming

Real Life Classrooms

146 students saw their learning come to life with travel trips to Washington, D.C., New York City, the Dominican Republic and Switzerland/France

ARTS & ATHLETICS

Extracurricular

Maintenance & Facilities

Personalized Learning

Some of the most valuable learning in Mariemont City Schools happens beyond the walls of our traditional classrooms – in art rooms, performances spaces, sports fields and other athletic venues – all part of a robust set of opportunities offered to our students in the arts and athletics. It’s through participation in these programs and activities that our students are able to learn and practice many important skills like collaboration, creativity, problem solving and teamwork.

2% 3% Other

2018-19 School Year Spending

yond

Student learning is enhanced in Mariemont City Schools through diverse curricular options and enriching experiences both in and out of the classroom to drive deeper understanding and support global competency.

Warriors BEyond is a comprehensive, award-winning, K-12 initiative that seeks to foster passion exploration through hands-on, interest-based courses that encourage students to investigate new ideas, subjects, theories and activities.

At Mariemont High School, 53 students created their own course curriculum through Master Class to study a passion or learn a new skill

Embrace Growth.

MHS FACILITY PROJECT In the fall of 2018, voters passed an operating and permanent improvement levy, allowing the school district to continue providing excellent programs and staff that have been an integral part of our success. Additionally, the levy secured the funds necessary for the Mariemont High School facility project which is currently underway and will run through the summer of 2021.

21st Century Learning

Security Focused

The project includes updated science labs, concentrated collaboration spaces and enhanced technology platforms amenities the school could not provide in the almost 50-year-old former building

As part of the permanent improvement levy, security enhancements will be made across all district buildings

Stay Up to Date To stay informed on the latest facility project information, visit the Hard Hat Update section of the district website

Always Growing Performance Opportunities

Best of the Best

Athletics for Everyone

Music Choices

A total of 269 students participated in plays, musicals and performances

Mariemont High School won three state championships in 2018-19 in girls swimming and girls track and field.

Mariemont High School and Mariemont Junior High School offer a combined 27 OHSAA-sanctioned sports teams

Students in grades 5-12 can choose between chorus, band and orchestra for their musical courses

MARIEMONT ACADEMY In Mariemont City Schools, we believe that, in order to achieve rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments, continuous improvement must be ongoing to meet the demands of our ever-changing world. All district staff participate in annual Mariemont Academy professional development sessions which combine industry experts and peer-led courses for year-round growth and improvement.

Mariemont City Schools staff members attended a total of 40 professional development courses during the 2018-19 Mariemont Academy sessions

Learning from Each Other 50 staff members led professional development courses during the 2018-19 Mariemont Academy sessions

Work Smart.

Create Experience.

ACADEMICS Mariemont City Schools is defined by its academic excellence and understands

Nationally Renowned

that the cornerstone of any great school district is the quality of education the students receive. We believe in rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments to maximize each student’s learning and capacity to thrive.

Mariemont Elementary was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018-19.

A Step Above

Ready for Tomorrrow 86% of 2019 graduates continued their education at a two or four-year college or university The class of 2019 earned a total of $6 million in scholarships

25.5 District ACT Average higher than the 20.3 state average and 20.8 national average

Accelerated Learning 166 junior high students took high school credit courses

FINANCES A Mariemont City School District tradition is to operate with great fiscal responsibility and offer a great value to our community.

Strong fiscal stewardship is essential to the opportunities provided for the students.

Government Funding Decreasing State funding for the district has decreased by more than 34% over the past 15 years

WARRIORS BEYOND

warriors

College Credit At Mariemont High School, 188 students took an Advanced Placement exam, making them eligible for college credit MHS offered 20 AP courses during the 2018-19 school year

40 Kindergarten - sixth 132 Fifth and sixth grade students grade students were participated in the accelerated math subject or whole-grade program accelerated

4%

Transportation

10%

11%

70%

Instruction

Support Services

Budget Control Through controlled spending, the district budget growth has averaged a modest 2.5% annual increase over the last five fiscal years

Priority Spending The majority of the annual budget goes directly into the classrooms where it can do the most good.

Passion Exploration

A total of 190 K-12 interest-based, hands-on courses were offered through Explorations, Expeditions and Intersession programming

Real Life Classrooms

146 students saw their learning come to life with travel trips to Washington, D.C., New York City, the Dominican Republic and Switzerland/France

ARTS & ATHLETICS

Extracurricular

Maintenance & Facilities

Personalized Learning

Some of the most valuable learning in Mariemont City Schools happens beyond the walls of our traditional classrooms – in art rooms, performances spaces, sports fields and other athletic venues – all part of a robust set of opportunities offered to our students in the arts and athletics. It’s through participation in these programs and activities that our students are able to learn and practice many important skills like collaboration, creativity, problem solving and teamwork.

2% 3% Other

2018-19 School Year Spending

yond

Student learning is enhanced in Mariemont City Schools through diverse curricular options and enriching experiences both in and out of the classroom to drive deeper understanding and support global competency.

Warriors BEyond is a comprehensive, award-winning, K-12 initiative that seeks to foster passion exploration through hands-on, interest-based courses that encourage students to investigate new ideas, subjects, theories and activities.

At Mariemont High School, 53 students created their own course curriculum through Master Class to study a passion or learn a new skill

Embrace Growth.

MHS FACILITY PROJECT In the fall of 2018, voters passed an operating and permanent improvement levy, allowing the school district to continue providing excellent programs and staff that have been an integral part of our success. Additionally, the levy secured the funds necessary for the Mariemont High School facility project which is currently underway and will run through the summer of 2021.

21st Century Learning

Security Focused

The project includes updated science labs, concentrated collaboration spaces and enhanced technology platforms amenities the school could not provide in the almost 50-year-old former building

As part of the permanent improvement levy, security enhancements will be made across all district buildings

Stay Up to Date To stay informed on the latest facility project information, visit the Hard Hat Update section of the district website

Always Growing Performance Opportunities

Best of the Best

Athletics for Everyone

Music Choices

A total of 269 students participated in plays, musicals and performances

Mariemont High School won three state championships in 2018-19 in girls swimming and girls track and field.

Mariemont High School and Mariemont Junior High School offer a combined 27 OHSAA-sanctioned sports teams

Students in grades 5-12 can choose between chorus, band and orchestra for their musical courses

MARIEMONT ACADEMY In Mariemont City Schools, we believe that, in order to achieve rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments, continuous improvement must be ongoing to meet the demands of our ever-changing world. All district staff participate in annual Mariemont Academy professional development sessions which combine industry experts and peer-led courses for year-round growth and improvement.

Mariemont City Schools staff members attended a total of 40 professional development courses during the 2018-19 Mariemont Academy sessions

Learning from Each Other 50 staff members led professional development courses during the 2018-19 Mariemont Academy sessions

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati, OH Permit No. 1082

2 Warrior Way | Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

www.mariemontschools.org

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. At Mariemont City Schools, we not only believe this philosophy, but put it into practice daily.

The 2018-19 school year was successful by all measures for the Mariemont City School District. The district received an overall grade of ‘A’ on the Ohio State Report Card and received recognition for its accomplishments in student growth. Our flagship Warriors BEyond program earned the district a national District of Distinction award and Mariemont Elementary earned the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence as an Exemplary High Performing School by the United States Department of Education.

And yet, there is still so much more to the story of Mariemont City Schools. This Quality Profile is intended to showcase the overall educational value of our school district in areas that matter most to our community. It highlights the many ways that our district produces exceptional results and the many experiences that make this community and school district such a special place to be.

Mariemont City Schools continues its focus on the Destination 2026 strategic plan and how that instructional vision guides what we call the #MariemontExperience. In this Quality Profile you will see Destination 2026 in action as we strive to work smart, create experience and embrace growth. We want our students to learn and grow in both traditional and innovative ways. We want them to become global learners, strong communicators, responsible risk-takers and deeply committed members of our community and world. This profile shares the exciting things happening in our district and illustrates the true value of the #MariemontExperience.

Of course, the results and accomplishments like those you will find in this Quality Profile are only possible because of the support of our fantastic community. The collaboration between our community, families and staff members is what positions our students for success. We thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

If you would like to learn more about this Quality Profile, I encourage you to visit our website, www.mariemontschools.org. There you will find information about many of our programs along with a student achievement dashboard that includes detailed performance data on the assessments our students take each year.

Thank you for helping us make the 2018-19 school year such a strong one for Mariemont City Schools!

Sincerely,

Steven Estepp Superintendent, Mariemont City Schools

Student Achievement Goal and Objectives District Achievement Goal Student success will increase through rigorous curriculum design, instructional best practices, meaningful programming and purposeful environments that maximize learner autonomy and capacity to thrive.

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 innovative instructional practices that stimulate student interests and foster inspiration and passion.

To see the district’s goal, objectives and action plan in their entirety, visit our website at

www.mariemontschools.org or scan the QR code.

Find us on Facebook @MariemontCitySchools Instagram Mariemont City Schools Twitter @mariemontschool YouTube Mariemont City Schools

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QUALITY PROFILE The Value of the Mariemont Experience