2023-24 Quality Profile - North Royalton City Schools
I am delighted to present our 2023-24 Quality Profile, a comprehensive report that showcases the remarkable achievements and collaborative spirit of our North Royalton City Schools. This Quality Profile is a testament to our unwavering commitment to our mission: to provide a personalized education that inspires and empowers students to be lifelong learners.
Within these pages, you’ll read highlights of our academic achievements, arts programs, student leadership and activities, fiscal responsibility, parent and community involvement, and pupil services. It’s our way of demonstrating the value of a North Royalton City Schools education.
Our Strategic Plan continues to guide our efforts, focusing on key areas that ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for every student. We believe in the power of personalized education, and this profile demonstrates how we’re bringing that belief to life in our classrooms and beyond.
As you explore this Quality Profile, I hope you’ll feel the same pride and excitement that I do about the direction of our schools. The achievements outlined here are the result of the dedication of our outstanding staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the unwavering support of our community.
Stay connected with our efforts to inspire greatness by downloading our app, visiting our website, and following us on social media. We truly appreciate your ongoing support in making our schools exceptional places of learning. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Michael Laub, Superintendent
North Royalton City Schools
440-582-9030 | michael.laub@northroyaltonsd.org
ACADEMICS
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTER’S NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
NORTH ROYALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL – GRADE 4)
Our previous three elementary schools received national recognition over the years. Some of these past accomplishments include:
• Valley Vista – Ohio Hall of Fame School 2016, State of Ohio Overall A Award 2019
• Royal View – National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2010, Ohio Hall of Fame School 2015
• Albion – National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2014, State of Ohio Overall A Award 2018 & 2019
Following in this tradition, North Royalton Elementary School was honored for educational excellence by being named a Hall of Fame School in 2024 by the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators.
Excellence in education continues in our new building with a state of the art facility designed to maximize student-centered learning opportunities. Each of our learning communities feature collaborative learning areas, project labs, traditional classroom spaces and small group rooms that provide flexibility for all types of instruction. In addition, NRES contains an increasingly popular design feature, often referred to as collaboration stairs. The first, second, third, and fourth-grade wings have these extended learning spaces that are often used for presentations and breakout groups.
• Students in grades 3 & 4 that are identified as gifted in the areas of reading and/or math are clustered in classrooms with teachers who have received highquality gifted professional development training to provide differentiated instruction to meet their needs
• A Multi-Tiered System of Supports is used for reading, math and behavior (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) in grades K-4 to provide evidence-based, targeted interventions
• Title I reading support is provided for qualified students in grades K-4
• Updated science curriculum materials to engage students in exploratory learning and lab opportunities
• STEM opportunities embedded into the science and media/technology curriculum
• Student Merit/Honor/Presidential awards in grades 3 and 4
• Building-wide elementary reading theme (Whole School Book Club)
• Family Literacy Night
• Family Math Night
• Learning Fair to culminate the fourth-grade school year
• Peer reading and academic assistance
• District scores above the state average in math and English language arts
• Technology integration into all K-4 classrooms utilizing Chromebooks
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5 - 8)
• Interdisciplinary team approach to learning based on the middle-level philosophy as outlined by This We Believe, the position paper published by the Association for Middle-Level Education
• Advanced math and enriched English language arts courses available beginning in grade 5
• RISE (Research Independent Study Extravaganza) for students in enriched English language arts courses
• High school credit offerings for qualified students in the areas of Algebra I, Geometry and world language; NRMS also offers high school credit for eighth-grade health.
• Flex period where instruction can be tailored to the individual academic, social and/or emotional needs of the students in grades 5-8
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports used for reading, math and behavior (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) in grades 5-8
• Title I reading and math support for qualified students in grades 5-6
• Exploratory courses offered at all grade levels including art, choir, band, digital life, cultural reading (world language introduction), health, leadership, STEM/Gateway to Technology, gaming and design, and physical education
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 - 12)
• National Merit Scholarship Finalists: two students
• National Merit Commended Students: four students
• 86% of seniors plan to attend a two-year or fouryear college or university or a trade school
• 1% of seniors plan to join the military
• 10% of seniors plan to enter the workforce
• 43% of seniors received an Honors Diploma
• 14% of seniors were members of National Honor Society
• 10% Magna Cum Laude
• 20% Summa Cum Laude
• ACT Mean Scores: English 24.8, Math 25.9, Reading 26.3, Science 25.7, Composite 25.8
• SAT Mean Scores (2023-24): Reading and Writing 526, Math 528
• AP Scholar Roster: 45 AP Scholars, 19 AP Scholars with Honor, 40 AP Scholars with Distinction
• AP Equity and Excellence - Percentage of students who scored 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam this year: 12th grade 28.9%, 11th grade 33.8%, 10th grade 21.9%
• World Languages: Spanish, French, and German; English (as a Foreign Language)
• 19 Advanced Placement Courses: American Government, United States History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Psychology, English Language and Composition, English
Literature and Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics I, Physics II, French, Spanish, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A , Music Theory and Composition
• 21 Honors Courses: Algebra II/Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, Biology II, Chemistry, Chemistry II, Anatomy & Physiology, English 9, English 10, English 11, World History, Spanish III, Spanish IV, German III, German IV, French III, French IV, Concepts in Instructional Music, Studio Art
• Intervention Services: Special Education Services, Academic Assistance, Learning Lab, Co-Teaching Multi-Tiered System of Supports, National Honor Society Tutoring, Apex Credit Recovery
• College Credit Plus: Select In-house College Credit Plus course options through Lorain County Community College in addition to our local college options
• Senior Exit Portfolio – graduation requirements designed to provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their high school experience and accomplishments during a formal interview
• Pride of NRHS – quarterly student recognition ceremony to celebrate engagement, character, leadership, and achievement
• Career-based education through the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC)
ARTS
NORTH ROYALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• 45 minutes each day of either art, music, physical education or media/tech on a rotating basis
• Produce a unique daily announcement show that is broadcast over the school’s Epson project systems
• Students in grades 3 and 4 learn to play the ukulele
• Student artwork is displayed
• Students earned awards in the PTA Reflections program
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Students in grades 5-7 participate in a full year of choir or band providing them with opportunities to learn about music theory and how to perform for a live audience. It’s optional for grade 8 students to take choir/band.
• Jazz band for students in grades 6-8
• Show Choir for students in grades 7 and 8
• PTA sponsored variety show
• Students earned awards in the PTA Reflections program
• Participants in the Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival at Dobama Theater
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL
• The NRHS Marching Band achieved their 33rd consecutive year of earning a “Superior” rating at the state OMEA band competition
• NRHS Show Choir has competed in local and state competitions (OMEA) over the years with great success
• Students at North Royalton High School competed in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition in the 2023-24 school year.
• Students at North Royalton High School competed in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition in the 2023-24 school year.
• Students earned awards in the PTA Reflections program
• Band and choir students spread the love of music to our community through performances at Community Home Days and for senior citizens
• Elective Music Courses: Adventures in Music, Pop, Rock & Contemporary Music, Beginning Piano, Music Technology and AP Music Theory
• Band Courses: Band I, Band II, Band III, Band IV, and Jazz Band I & II
• Choir Courses: Concert Choir (grades 10-12), Show Choir (grades 9-12), and Freshman Choir
• Band Front: Royalaires (Flag Corps) and Royalettes (Drill/Dance Team)
• Fall drama production, spring musical, and Snapshots (children’s play)
• PTA Talent Show
• Visual Arts Courses: Art Foundations, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Digital Photography and Design, Sculpture & 3D Design, Crafts, and Honors Studio Art I-IV
• Annual Student Art Show
• Annual Inkwell Literary Magazine
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
NORTH ROYALTON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Student Council
• Kids Heart Challenge (NRES earned the distinction as the American Heart Association’s National Rookie of the Year school for raising more than $31,000)
• Creation of a Caring Closet for students that may need clothing, shoes, coats, etc.
• Girls on the Run
• Holiday Giving Tree and Holiday Food Drive
• Service Project to help the North Royalton Food Pantry
• Peer Leadership programs – grade 4
• Veterans Day program and virtual presentation
• Community service projects
• Valentine’s Day cards for active military stationed in the Middle East
• North Royalton Family Services Adopt a Child for Christmas Campaign
• Halloween Candy Give Back Program
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) - grade 8 leaders (orientation guides/leaders for students transitioning to middle school from grade 4 to grade 5)
• Grade 8 NRMS Honor Society – serve as flag raisers and volunteers at Greater Cleveland Food Bank, as well as lead spring team-building activities with students in grade 4 to help them transition to middle school
• Student Council (all grades)
• Pride of NRMS - monthly ceremony to recognize students who live The BEAR Way
• NRMS Leadership Conference - leadership development for grades 7 and 8 hosted by NRMS Honor Society/Student Council students involving middle level students from Northeast Ohio
• Cafeteria Advisory Committee - students can create their own clubs and meet with peers regularly during their lunch periods
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL
• Student Council, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Key Club, Principal’s Student Advisory, STAND and Link Crew (Freshman Transition)
• Two North Royalton High School students participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries program raising funds for blood cancer research
• Community service projects – local food bank drive, Giving Tree, Stuff the Bus, Coats for Kids, Relay for Life, Volley for the Cure, Annual Glo-Ro Dance for a
local charity. The high school also maintains a Caring Closet that is supported through both clothing and monetary donations from the community.
• Students participate in the #BEARstrengths program at North Royalton High School where they learn how to use their strengths to build a positive culture throughout the school community
• Key Club created a tailgate event to raise money for research in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Business education students explored entrepreneurship through beekeeping partnership
NORTH ROYALTON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Breakfast with a Buddy
• Career Week
• Kids Heart Challenge
• Learning Fair in grade 4
• Random Acts of Kindness
• Reading and math incentive programs
• Wax Museum in grade 3
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Bowling Club
• Chain Links (Kindness Club)
• Fishing Club
• Interscholastic athletics (students in grades 7 and 8)
• Intramurals (students in grades 5 and 6)
• Jazz Band
• Power of the Pen
• Robotics (grade 8)
• Science Olympiad
• Show Choir
• STAND (Students Together Against Negative Decisions)
• Winter Sports Club (skiing/ snowboarding)
• WNRMS Club (morning broadcast)
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL
• Academic Challenge
• Art League
• Band (Marching, Concert, Jazz)
• Book Club
• Broadcast Club
• Choir
• Computer Club
• Business Leaders of America
• Deutsch Klub
• Drama Club
• Environmental Awareness Club
• ESports Club
• French Club
• Garden Club
• Indoor Track & Field
• Inkwell
• Intramurals
• International Thespian Society
• Investing Club
• Key Club
• Letterman’s Club
• Link Crew
• Mascot Club
• Math Club
• Mock Trial
• Multicultural & World Affairs Club
• National Art Honor Society
• National Business Honor Society
• National Honor Society
• Paragon/Yearbook
• Principal’s Advisory Board
• Robotics
• Royalaires
• Royalettes
• Royal Harmony
• Royal News Club
• Science Club
• Science Olympiad
• Snowboard and Ski Club
• Spanish Club
• Speech and Debate
• Spirit Club
• STAC (Student Activity Club)
• STAND (Students Together Against Negative Decisions)
• Student Council
• Video Technology Club
ATHLETICS
HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
• Boys and Girls Track
• JV/V: Girls Basketball
• JV/V: Softball
• 9/JV/V: Cheer
• V: Gymnastics
• JV/V: Girls Soccer
• JVA/JVB/V: Boys Soccer
• JV/V: Boys Tennis
• JV/V: Girls Tennis
• 9/JV/V: Volleyball
• Boys & Girls: Cross Country
• Boys & Girls: Swimming
• 9/JV/V: Boys Basketball
• JV/V: Boys Golf
• JV/V: Girls Golf
• 9/JV/V: Football
• JV/V: Wrestling (Boys & Girls)
• 9/JV/V: Baseball
• Boys & Girls Bowling
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS
• 7th & 8th Boys & Girls Cross Country
• 7th & 8th Football
• 7th & 8th Fall & Winter Cheer
• 7th & 8th Volleyball
• 7th & 8th Boys Basketball
• 7th & 8th Girls Basketball
• 7th & 8th Wrestling
• 7th & 8th Boys & Girls Track
NCAA (NLI) NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
• Cody Miller: Baseball (DII), Lake Erie College
• Ashley Butler: Soccer (DIII), University of WisconsinEau Claire
• Natalie Held: Soccer (DIII), Penn State - Behrend
• Julia Sprecher: Beach Volleyball (D1), Louisiana State University (L.S.U.)
• Brady Sasse: Baseball (DI), University of Toledo
• Jack Heffke: Baseball (DIII), University of Mount Union
• Mario Escano: Baseball (DIII), Baldwin Wallace University
• Patrick Farrell: Baseball (C.C), Tri-C: Cuyahoga Community College
• Brendan Tabachnick: Football (DI), Youngstown State University
• Mia (Amelia) Whitt: Women’s Golf (DIII), Baldwin Wallace University
• Dionysios Tsirambidis: Soccer (DII), Malone University
• Grace Kelley: Cheerleader (DI), Bowling Green State University
• Maram Zayour: Swimming (DIII), College of Wooster
• Ty Holley: Track & Field (DIII), Hartwick College
ACADEMIC ALL-OHIO
• Taylor Lipchek: Gymnastics
• Mannix Wasco: Wrestling
• Sophia Antonio: Wrestling
Harold N. Conrad Award/ Outstanding Male Athlete Cody Miller (Football/Baseball)
Herman L. Joy Outstanding Female Athlete Sophia Antonio (Soccer/Wrestling/Track)
Eric L. Gibson Award Academic Athlete of the Year Alexander Brihn (XC/Track)
FISCAL STEWARDSHIP
The North Royalton City School District continues to experience economic development in the areas of real estate and commercial property. This economic development does not necessarily mean the School District is receiving revenue increases proportionate to the real estate development. Current state law prohibits school districts in Ohio from receiving additional tax revenue when the Fiscal Officer’s Office reevaluates property values. In 1976, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 920. This law requires the tax rate to be lowered by the same percentage property values are increased by the Fiscal Officer’s Office reevaluation. In the calendar year 2023, the North Royalton City School District levied 64.70 mills of taxes to fund its operations. House Bill 920 lowered those mills to 39.51 for residential, agricultural, and other real estate properties.
In essence, House Bill 920 removes inflationary growth in revenues and requires school districts in Ohio to periodically place tax issues on the ballot for voter approval in order to receive additional revenues to offset rising costs in its operations and building needs.
The School District is also committed to seeking out federal and state grants to offset operational expenses. In fiscal year 2024, we applied for and received $1,703,740 in federal funding.
The School District participates in the Great Lakes Regional Council of Governments, which pools our health insurance needs with other districts creating a purchasing network allowing us to keep our premium cost lower than what could be obtained on our own.
We also utilize the Ohio Schools Council, which enables us to pool our purchasing needs with other school districts for our everyday needs. We are able to purchase school buses, paper, instructional equipment and supplies at prices below what we could purchase on our own.
The combination of all these money saving programs along with the grant seeking applications has allowed the North Royalton City School District to maintain fiscal responsibility and remain one of the lowest taxing districts in Cuyahoga County.
WHAT IS OUR REVENUE SOURCE?
As can be seen by the pie graph below, the North Royalton City School District is dependent on real estate to meet the growing needs of education.
Real estate represents our largest revenue source at 71.55 percent followed by state revenue at 19.61 percent and finally other revenue sources at 8.84 percent. Other revenue sources consist of food service operations at 2.84 percent, student fees, building rentals and reimbursements at 1.33 percent, student tuition at 1.23 percent, casino allocation of .44 percent, federal reimbursement at .15 percent and interest on investment at 2.85 percent.
Interest on investment is one of the fourth largest revenue sources due to our cash on hand, current interest rates, and our investment policy. The School District adheres to regulations set forth in the Ohio Revised Code to ensure the safety of its investments. All of the School District’s cash is pooled for investment purposes in order to maximize yield while protecting principal. The School District’s investment objectives are to preserve principal, obtain liquidity, maximize income, and minimize cost for investment services.
WHAT IS THE MONEY SPENT ON?
The School District spends 63.89 percent of the budget to fund instructional expenses. Supporting services for pupil, staff and business operations encompasses an additional 24.83 percent. The remaining 11.28 percent is budgeted to facilitate other obligations of the School District such as the food service program, transportation, and numerous extracurricular activities.
CREDIT RATING
In July 2017, administrators of the North Royalton City School District met with representatives from Moody’s Investor Services to speak to them about our District, our plan and our strong financial position. Based on this meeting, Moody’s issued our District a credit rating of Aa2, which is a strong rating for a school district. On November 22, 2021, Moody’s Investor Services issued their Annual Comment on the North Royalton City School District and maintained Aa2 credit rating, which is slightly above the median rating of Aa3 for U.S. school districts. Under the financial performance section, the report described the District as having a superb financial position, which is slightly favorable relative to the rating of Aa2. It further went on to say the available fund balance ration is strong at 44.8 percent. On April 29, 2024, Moody’s Investors Service updated our Annual Comment and maintained the Aa2 credit rating. The Aa2 rating will allow the District to maintain a low borrowing interest rate saving our taxpayers in interest rate expense in the future.
PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
NORTH ROYALTON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Create and maintain a social media presence on Facebook, X and Instagram for North Royalton Elementary School
• Veterans Day program and virtual presentation
• Parent Teacher Association
• Classroom volunteers
• PTA volunteers at numerous school events
• Cedar Point Family Day (more than 600 attended this year)
• Back to School Bash (more than 1,000 attended this year)
• Kindergarten/New Student Orientation Program
• Breakfast with a Buddy
• Family Literacy Night
• Family Math Night
• Learning Fair for grade 4 and families
• Wax Museum for grade 3 and families
• Career Week involving parent presenters
• Community Fundraiser Nights at various restaurants
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• In a partnership with Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, grades 6 and 8 students participate in Life Act, a program that teaches teens about mental health, recognizing depression and preventing suicide
• Student Council runs a food drive for a local food bank, and raises money for the community through their annual Kindness Walk
• Chain Links Club conducts various “pay-it-forward” gestures to benefit the school and community
• Honor Society students volunteer three times a year at the Cleveland Foodbank
• A collaborative relationship with PTA provides the opportunity for students to develop socially and emotionally through numerous activities such as a fall and winter tailgate and a spring dance for grades 7 and 8
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL
• NRHS is the host site for numerous community events such as the PTA Craft Fair, PTA Founders’ Night, and Talent Show
• A collaborative relationship exists with NRHS PTA in which they provide scholarships for graduating seniors. Also, PTA members serve on a committee for NRHS summer reading selections
• PTA serves refreshments and snacks during Homecoming and Glo-Ro Dances
• NRHS Alumni Association holds monthly meetings and honors distinguished alums
• Art department hosts Student Art Show and Parent/ Student Paint and Take Art Night
• Band participates in North Royalton Home Days as well as Broadview Heights’ Memorial Day Parade
• Senior Scholarship Night: Community members and businesses award local scholarships to graduating seniors
• Band, Choir and Athletic Booster Clubs provide opportunities for community involvement
• Mock Crash presentation to the seniors before Prom to encourage the students to make good choices. This is a collaborative effort with NRPD, NRFD, BHPD, BHFD, the Cleveland Clinic, and a local funeral home.
PUPIL SERVICES
The North Royalton City School District provides a multitude of services for students from preschool through high school. The District programming encompasses the prescriptive interventions of special education services, Section 504 compliance, central registration, homeschooling, homelessness, foster care, residency and custody verification, school counseling and District health services.
Pupil Services is a significant component of the total instructional program of the North Royalton City Schools, as noted through the following services:
• For students who are suspected of having a disability, a multi-factored evaluation process is available for students from birth through age 21.
• All school buildings (preschool through students in grade 12) offer a continuum of services from selfcontained supports to inclusion opportunities. This continuum allows the District to meet the diverse needs of students with supports and services that are individualized based on the identified needs.
• Home instruction services provided by certified teachers are available to students who are unable to attend school for an extended period as documented by a medical doctor.
• Each school boasts a Positive Behavior Intervention Supports System (PBIS) that proactively provides
a structure of expectations and consequences for student behavior. Our Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, referred to as the “Bears Den,” provides instruction in positive social relationships. Students at each level meet regularly in class meetings for discussion on topics involving bullying prevention and social interactions.
• The District supports mental health needs by providing school counselors in each building, who work with students on personal development. School psychologists provide further psychoeducational evaluations and individual supports.
• The District employs a full-time Child and Family Support Specialist (housed at the middle school). This specialist works on an individual basis with families to create a system of support and engagement and bridge the gap between community resources.
• A specialized preschool program for children who have identified disabilities is available for children ages 3-5.
• School clinic services are available that are directed by a health coordinator. Licensed practical nurses staff these building clinics and address medication management, injuries and illness in the buildings.
NORTH ROYALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• “The BEAR Way” (Be Mindful, Embrace Kindness, Act with Integrity, Respond with Resilience) which is the school-wide PBIS plan implemented at NRES
• The Lil’ Bears Preschool Program provides early childhood services for preschoolers with disabilities, as well as for typically developing peers. The preschool staff works with children ages 3-5 to provide early learning opportunities and practice in preacademic, social-emotional and behavioral skills.
• Access to child & family support specialist (housed at the middle school)
• Services for English language learners
• Partnership with Guidestone (grief counseling)
• Partnership with Positive Education Program (PEP)
• Full time counselors available for students in grades K-4
• Community partnership with the YMCA for before/after school care
• Transition processes between buildings at grade level changes
• Bears’ Den/Learning Community
• Mindful Mornings - Yoga/Mindfulness
• Sensory Paths and Zones of Regulation
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• “The BEAR Way” (Be Mindful, Embrace Kindness, Act with Integrity, Respond with Resilience) which is the school-wide PBIS plan implemented at NRMS
• Enriched English language arts courses for students in grades 5-8
• Advanced math offerings for students in grades 5-8
• High school credit offerings for qualified students in Algebra I, Geometry and World Language
• Research Independent Study Extravaganza (RISE) annually for enriched English language arts students
• Weekly community outings for students engaged in the independent living skills curriculum
• Specific student services for students requiring assistance as an English language learner, speech/ language, or counseling through our school counselors, social worker, or school psychologist
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL
• “The BEAR Way” (Be Mindful, Embrace Kindness, Act with Integrity, Respond with Resilience) which is the school-wide PBIS plan implemented at NRHS
• Positive behavior intervention supports
• Quarterly Bears’ Den staff/student mentoring groups
• Pride of NRHS – quarterly student recognition ceremony to celebrate engagement, character, leadership and achievement
• Class supports for students of all ability levels – AP, honors, resource, co-teaching, Learning Labs and intervention periods
• Specific student services for students requiring assistance as an English language learner, speech/ language, or counseling through our school counselors or school psychologist
• National Honor Society student tutoring before, during and after school
• Counseling department provides academic, social and emotional supports
• The counseling department, in collaboration with our special education department, offers The Caring Closet to students in need of specific clothing and personal items
• Counseling department provides parent information sessions – Get Set for College, Financial Aid Night and Freshman/New Student Orientation
• Link Crew student mentoring
• Raffle drawing reward system in place for students exemplifying “The BEAR Way”
DIGITAL LEARNING
As a District, we are continually researching and evaluating new technologies to further our mission of inspiring and empowering learners. Students’ access to technology is crucial in education today. The integration of technology into the curriculum empowers students to engage in enhanced learning experiences. It also allows teachers to facilitate differentiated learning opportunities to meet the needs of all students. Today’s learners must be able to collaborate, think critically and incorporate technology not only in their current studies, but as they prepare for their future. We meet this essential technology need by providing the following infrastructure and equipment:
• Our technology team manages several thousand devices for students and staff to use on a daily basis including: 280 iPads; 4,500 Chromebooks; 360 wireless access points; and 600 PC devices.
• Our physical network consists of more than 100 individual network switches, 300+ security devices, 750 IP phones, and miles of cable. Our brand new Network Operations Center houses all of our District essential network equipment and includes back-up power to ensure educational delivery.
• High-speed wireless access is available within each of our buildings and throughout the entirety of our campus. Our 1Gbps internet service provides increased bandwidth to support all learning phases.
• Our District maintains 4,500 Chromebook devices, giving us the flexibility to provide 1:1 devices to the entire District as needed.
• Students in grades 5-12 are assigned a Chromebook that is permitted to travel to and from school on a daily basis. Class sets of Chromebooks are readily available in classrooms for grades K-4. Class sets of iPads are readily available for our preschool learners.
• PC computer labs are in place in the middle and high school to support instruction and unique learning experiences for students.
• North Royalton is a Google Apps for Education District. We use a common platform for facilitating learning, communication and collaboration.
BUILDINGS
CENTRAL OFFICE
6579 Royalton Road North Royalton, OH 44133 (440) 237-8800
Michael Laub, Superintendent
Biagio Sidoti, Treasurer
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
14709 Ridge Road
North Royalton, OH 44133 (440) 582-9120
Erin Calabrese, Principal
Kevin Atkins, Assistant Principal
David Guciardo, Assistant Principal
Jasminne Wessel, Assistant Principal
NORTH ROYALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16400 State Road North Royalton, OH 44133 (440) 582-9060
