2019 Quality Profile - Print Edition

Team Orange 2019 Quality Profile

TEAM ORANGE Dear Orange Schools Community, I am excited to share with you the 2019 Quality Profile. The achievements and learning opportunities in the Quality Profile combined with the “A” the District earned on the Ohio Department of Education’s 2019 Ohio School Report Card demonstrate the Orange City School District’s future-ready focus.

In the Quality Profile, you will find academics, arts, athletics, extracurriculars, student support, community support, and financial information that all showcase the value of an Orange Schools education and our commitment to excellence in learning, leading, and making a difference.

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The success of the Orange Schools relies on the collaboration between students, families, teachers, support staff, administrators, the Board of Education, and the entire community. Thank you for your continuous support, your partnership, and for being a part of Team Orange.

Sincerely,

Dr. Lynn Campbell Superintendent Orange Schools

1 TO LEARN. TO LEAD. TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

QUALITY PROFILE NICHE.COM

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

A+

Best High School

Top 3% in state Best High Schools Best College Prep High Schools Best High School Teachers

OHIO QUALITY PROGRAM

• O range City School District, Moreland Hills School, and Brady Middle School all earned the Ohio Department of Education’s Momentum Award for exceeding expectations in student growth and earning straight A’s on all Value-Added measures on the State Report Card.

Brady also received an Overall “A” Award for demonstrating high academic performance and building bright futures for students of every background and ability level

5-Star Award

• O range bus drivers ruled the road by representing half the Regional Team’s drivers at State Bus Safety Road-E-O

Orange High School

GREATSCHOOLS

College Success Award

Orange Inclusive Preschool

Students prepare, enroll, & succeed in college

CLEVELAND MAGAZINE

GOLD (MHS) & BRONZE (OIP)

• Th e Value-Added measure indicates that students demonstrated growth beyond the expected outcomes as measured by the State of Ohio in overall student achievement, gifted, lowest 20 percent, and students with disabilities; an “A” grade signifies an advancement of two years • O range math teachers Stacey Beacher and Kim Lentz both received the 2019 Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Northeast District “Outstanding Teacher Award”

National Award Metro Area Award

Top 5

PBIS Award Winning School Moreland Hills School Orange Inclusive Preschool

• The Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle and the Orange Schools celebrated 30 years of recognizing Orange Schools staff with the annual Kiwanis Awards 2019 QUALITY PROFILE 2

ACADEMICS

Academic programs provide opportunities for all students to reach beyond their full potential.

• Th e MHS Makerspace supports students’ project-based learning experiences. It is an incredible space for students to explore, problem-solve, collaborate, and create. Student experiences include creating green screen videos, designing and printing 3D objects, designing and sewing costumes, robotics, coding, and building with LEGOS, Magnatiles, and pattern blocks • Intersession programs promote innovative learning outside the traditional classroom setting in order to provide opportunities that will enhance student engagement and 21st Century learning skills while still promoting the mastery of rigorous content • O utdoor Environmental Education Experience for BMS sixth graders at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park explores hands-on learning • D ancing Classrooms focuses on formal dancing, physical activity, and brain growth while teaching eighth graders to gain an appreciation and respect for each other and the world • B rady Middle School students excelled in the two-day Junior Model UN tournament at John Carroll University • S tudents use Virtual Reality through Google Expeditions to explore distant places that they would normally just learn about through their textbooks or online resources • Th e BMS seventh- and eighth-grade Power of the Pen teams placed an impressive third at the District Tournament. Four students qualified for State Competition. Power of the Pen teams brought home numerous trophies in the district, regional and state tournaments, including students advancing to the power round (top 1%) • A t the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics problem-solving contest, BMS students earned medals for scoring in the top 20%. Several students also received red and blue ribbons • B rady Middle School 7th and 8th grade Book Club participated in the 2019 Sixth District Compact Reading Writing Festival held at Kent State University. Club members are required to read six books throughout the year and meet for discussion and activities • B MS 8th graders’ annual trip to Washington, D.C. fosters their U.S. history learning experience • Y outh in Government competed and excelled at the Ohio Statehouse.

Local Delegations worked together on debate practices, service-learning projects, fundraising efforts and State Assembly preparation prior to the State Conference • C hallenge Day is an empowerment program to challenge BMS students to support each other, stand up to bullying, and step outside their comfort zones • S tudents from Herning Gymnasium in Denmark visited Orange High School as part of the International Immersion Partner Program which includes Denmark, China, Iceland, and Italy 3 TO LEARN. TO LEAD. TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

• F ive Orange High School students were invited to the “Think Big Entrepreneur Summit” at Case Western Reserve University • S everal Orange High School students in the Excel TECC program were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. These students had to achieve a 3.5 overall GPA and a 4.0 GPA in their program • 4 3 students were newly inducted into the National Honor Society at Orange High School • T en Orange High School students earned 18 awards in various Excel TECC programs for the 2018-2019 school year • Th e Orange High School Oran Yearbook student staff was recognized for the seventh year in a row by The Herff Jones Publishing Company in its “Best of...Portfolio” publication • O range High School seniors were named semifinalists in the 2019 Innovating Imaging Informatics Challenge presented by the Society for Imaging Information in Medicine. Collaborating under the guidance of Dr. Po-Hao Chen of the Cleveland Clinic, the students presented their project, one of only eight selected, in Denver • Th e Orange High School newspaper, “The Orange Outlook,” won First Place with Special Merit in the American Scholastic Press Association’s annual Newspaper Review and Contest for the sixth year in a row • S enior Project allows OHS seniors to use their last four weeks of high school to pursue an interest of their choice. Students have shown diverse interests by selecting creative new projects such as assisting elementary school teachers and students, helping at local assisted living homes, volunteering for humane societies, interning at NASA, and exploring nature centers • U sing data from the last eight years, OHS students consistently performed at a level much higher on Advanced Placement exams than other students across the state and the nation. OHS offers 24 Advanced Placement courses and 19 Honors courses

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CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2019

97%

100%

• B rady Fab Lab showcases innovative and engaging learning opportunities for students and community • O range High School Robotics “Flying Circuits” Team qualified for the 2019 FIRST World Championship in Detroit. The team received the Design Creativity Award, held on to the number one ranked position through the seventh round, qualified for the playoffs, and advanced to the playoff quarterfinals. The OHS Team also won the WOW Robotics Alliance Championship • H ave a problem that needs a solution? Moreland Hills School fifth graders may have the answer. More than 30 students innovated, designed, and created 18 projects to make people’s lives easier and better as part of the Invention Convention. Eight of those students had their winning inventions showcased at the Invention Convention in Columbus • F amily Math Night is an opportunity for parents and students to enjoy quality “one-on-one” educational time together through fun math games. The evening is divided into sessions that are designed and facilitated by Moreland Hills classroom teachers • O utdoor Science is a two-day event for our fourth graders designed to spark interest in science and environmental awareness. Students participate in 10 different stations each day. These stations are scattered throughout our 176-acre wooded campus • M oreland Hills School first graders’ Games of Strategy Day gives students an opportunity to practice problem-solving, visual-spatial thinking skills, and cooperation with others

Percentage of 2019 graduates who matriculated to college

Percentage of Orange High School graduates

MOCK TRIAL TEAM

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS

6 Teams to Regionals 4 Teams to States

128

17 National AP Scholars 52 AP Scholars with Distinction 18 AP Scholars with Honor

Orange High School

41 AP Scholars Awards

MODEL UNITED NATIONS

2019 ACT SCORE

Technology • W ith a 1:1 learning platform, students have even greater access to technology • M ore than 5000 pieces of technology equipment have been distributed across the Orange Schools campus. The entire area is Wi-Fi ready with guest accessibility. Teachers and students can access the Internet from any area on campus, positioning the Orange Schools for any time, anywhere learning • O range is a Google Apps for Education district. All classrooms in all schools have access to a variety of computing environments including wireless mobile computer labs, multi-media labs, hands-on technology labs, and interactive whiteboards. Teachers use technology in daily lessons to engage, stimulate, simulate, and generate ideas and authentic learning across the curriculum

1st Place 12 Years Orange High School

25.6

Orange High School State Average: 20.0 2019 QUALITY PROFILE 4

ARTS

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Participation in performing and visual arts inspires students’ creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

MUSIC

THEATER

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• 2 9 pieces of art from OHS students placed in the Regional Juried Art Show and moved on to the Ohio Governor’s State Juried Art Show • 5 OHS students earned a Superior “1” Rating at the Ohio Music Education Association’s Solo and Ensemble Contest • O HS students performed with the Cleveland Youth Symphony and at the NEO Band Invitational at Severance Hall

250+

OHS students in band, choir and/or orchestra

70+

OHS students involved in production of “Chicago: The Musical”

• OHS hosted the Second Annual Orange Jazz Invitational • O HS Choir spring concert featured an “Evening at the Cabaret,” including music from Broadway and the movies • O HS received two Playhouse Square Dazzle Award nominations for “Chicago”: Best Actress and Best Student Orchestra • OHS musicians performed for the Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle • Th e OHS and BMS orchestras, bands, and choirs perform at the Senior Center and in and around the community throughout the year

SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS

• Th e OHS “Underground” includes opportunities for students in ceramics, painting, drawing, digital media, art design and photography • O HS Senior Art Show is held during the last week of senior classes.

Among the artworks on display were pencil and pastel drawings, paintings, rug designs, and pottery • B MS sixth graders partake in the Great Lakes Theater Festival’s Residency Program each year

OHS students’ artwork showcased at the Cleveland Institute of Art

70

OHS student artists recognized

• S tudents in grades K-5 at MHS explore various forms of art using paint, ceramics and other artistic tools. The art teachers often collaborate with the classroom teachers to design curriculum that enhances art and core subjects • 7 OHS sophomores were selected as literary winners in the annual Cleveland Clinic eXpressions® Program • OHS students’ artwork was showcased at Cleveland Institute of Art

MHS TUNE IN CHOIR

42+

5th graders participate in the “Tune In” Choir

SUPERIOR & EXCELLENT RATINGS

OHS & BMS musicians compete & score high in various solo & ensemble contests

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ATHLETICS

Student-Athletes who participate in competitive sports display more confidence and leadership. They show improvement in attaining goals. Participation in youth sports is a lead indicator of improved health and fitness.

• O HS senior selected as a 2018 National Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better • H osted 3rd Annual Audrey Genovese Memorial Wrestling Tournament • O HS student-athletes recognized after each season at Sports Awards • O range Boys Soccer wins 2019 CVC Championship

• Girls Basketball - 2018-19 CVC Champions • Boys Track - 2019 CVC Champions • 2 x State Champion, Multiple Dive and Pool Record Breaker and Current Holder, CVC Girls Swim/Dive Athlete of the Year • CVC Boys Track Coach of the Year • CVC Girls Basketball Coach of the Year • CVC Girls Basketball Player of the Year

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• F ootball - OHSAA Tournament Qualifiers (2nd year in a row, 3rd in history) • Orange Girls Tennis Team - 2 state qualifiers • Boys Swimming - 7 state qualifiers • Girls Swimming - 1 state qualifier • Boys Track - 9 state qualifiers • Girls Track - 4 state qualifiers

• O range Girls Tennis Team wins 2019 Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division Tournament Championship

ORANGE ATHLETICS

23 & 13 23 OHS sports offered 13 BMS sports offered

CVC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

66

Orange High School Seniors 3.25+ GPA 2-Year Letter Winner

ATHLETIC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

3

2019 College Athletic Scholarships 2019 QUALITY PROFILE 6

FISCAL STEWARDSHIP

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Financial responsibility ensures that the majority of funding is spent on classroom instruction.

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Expenditures $53,672,992

• A s a charter member of the 20-school district member Suburban Health Consortium, the District is able to offer employees a highly competitive benefits package in a cost-efficient manner • Th rough the coordination of the Orange Community Education and Recreation offerings for all residents of the School District, these programs are able to operate economically and efficiently

Salaries & Wages: $29,879,580 ■ Fringe Benefits: $11,641,643 ■

• A s a member of several cooperative purchasing programs, the District is able to purchase school buses and obtain a variety of goods and services at highly competitive prices

Purchased Services: $5,309,127 ■ Supplies & Materials: $1,168,028 ■ Capital Outlay: $500,636 ■

• Th e Orange School District was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability

Other Expenses: $1,188,978 ■ Transfers and Advances: $3,985,000 ■

Revenue $49,652,853

Operating Expense Tax Rates 15 Eastern Cuyahoga County School Districts

90.00

85.59

Real Estate Taxes: $37,267,563 ■ Public Utility Taxes: $1,235,485 ■

70.00

50.00

State Property Tax Allocation: $4,813,324 ■ Other Revenue: $1,128,612 ■ Transfers and Advances: $3,023,830 ■

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43.40 41.65 40.34

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BRADY MIDDLE SCHOOL

AAA 15 Years

BMS Renovations

Standard & Poor’s: AAA Moody’s Investors: Aaa

Major renovations completed without asking for additional tax dollars

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53.50 53.61 53.13 51.23

30.00

HIGHEST RATINGS

Only K-12 Ohio School District to hold both top credit ratings

64.63 60.60 59.32 59.01

Unrestricted State Aid: $1,970,806 ■ Restricted State Aid: $213,233 ■

Orange Schools 2nd Lowest Tax Rate

72.84

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/REPORTING

ASBO Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Financial Reporting

STUDENT LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

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A well-rounded education includes a wide variety of opportunities.

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• F or Veterans Day, MHS students created cards and invited veterans to read patriotic stories. Students also participated in Coins for Courage to donate to Honor Flight Cleveland which sponsors Washington, DC trips for veterans • B MS eighth graders host the annual Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast which honors family and friends of students who served our country in the military through student introductions, veteran speeches, and student musical performances • M HS second-grade students ran their annual “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” to combat pediatric cancer. The students learned about both running a business and philanthropy • M HS students celebrate Unity Day at the end of the school year through various outdoor games, a concert, and teamwork

COATS FOR KIDS

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

131

32 & 19 OHS: 32 activities

Coats collected for children in NEO

BMS: 19 activities

“NO PLACE FOR HATE” INITIATIVE

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION

• Th e year at BMS concludes with the annual Domiano’s Great Race where student teams in each grade level compete in a fun day of track, field and playground events • E xtracurriculars at BMS are plentiful with students participating in athletics, Student Council, Builder’s Club, eNews, Robotics, Model UN, GCCTM Mathematics Problem Solving, Destination Imagination, and Power of the Pen, among others • Th e OHS Male Minority Leaders took a strong, positive, and public stance against violence towards women, significant others, and children supporting the White Ribbon Campaign • O HS Wood Design students donated handmade flag boxes to a local VFW post. The beautiful cases were created with the wood from fallen trees that dot the school campus and turned into works of art. The memorial cases are provided to families of servicemen killed in the line of duty • Th e OHS Actively Caring for People student group held a shoe drive for “Soles for Souls” • O HS collected 33 units of blood at one of its Red Cross Blood Drives which will be used to help save up to 99 lives

40 OHS Seniors taught MHS pupils to be “Upstanders”

Orange has Partner schools in Denmark, China Iceland, Italy

BRADY BUILDERS CLUB

STUDENT TO STUDENT LEADERSHIP

1000+

Brady WEB Program

Food Items Donated Garfield Food Pantry

“Where Everybody Belongs” 2019 QUALITY PROFILE 8

STUDENT SERVICES

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A variety of services provides options to ensure all students receive individualized instruction, enrichment, and support. www.orangeschools.org/ StudentServices.aspx

ACADEMIC & SOCIAL MENTORING

Mentoring

LEARNING & PLAYING TOGETHER

Math Night

• Th e Orange City School District provides academic interventions for students of all needs.

For example, math and reading intervention at Moreland Hills School or inclusion services at Orange High School

Peer-to-Peer Adult-to-Student

MHS Parents & Students Engaging Math Games

SPECIAL EDUCATION

GIFTED EDUCATION

• B ook Buddies connects preschool and middle school children with high school buddies who read stories and form relationships that enable students to collaborate on academic skills such as letter identification, sounds, and vocabulary

35%

• S even school guidance counselors assist students throughout the District, including two each at the elementary and middle schools, and three at the high school

14% Students receiving special education services

Students identified as gifted

INNOVATIVE LEARNING

LICENSED THERAPISTS

Intersessions Enhancing student engagement

16 5 speech pathologists 4 psychologists 3 occupational therapists 3 registered nurses 1 physical therapist

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PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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Educational experiences are enhanced by partnerships between the District and community.

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• Th e Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle recognizes OHS seniors who have made significant contributions to the school community along with exemplifying integrity, leadership, and academic achievement. The Kiwanians also support the OHS Key Club and the BMS Builders Club

ORANGE BOOSTERS

ORANGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

More Than Just “Good Sports”

17 Endowments

Supporting Athletics & Scholastic Programs

Plus many grants & scholarships to supplement enrichment programs

ORANGE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE PTA

ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL PTA

Enriching the emotional, academic, and environmental experience of preK-8 children through fundraising and programming

Providing countless volunteer hours and financial support to many programs, clubs and activities

ORANGE PATRONAIRES

ORANGE PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK

Supporting Orange High School Band, Orchestra, Choir & Thespians

Bringing parents, educators, students, & community professionals together to better serve the needs of our children with special needs & learning or attention differences

• M HS celebrated its cultural diversity at PTA “International Night.”

Families shared food and cultural experiences • O range Lions Boosters provides monetary support to athletic and scholastic programs • O range Alumni Association organizes all Hall of Fame Awards, hosts the All-Class Reunion and gives yearly scholarships to eligible graduates who are sons or daughters of alumni • S tudents, staff, and families contribute to the Orange Area Service Committee to make a difference in the lives of our families • E lementary-Middle PTA supported Extreme Science, Challenge Day, Domiano’s Great Race, Unity Day, Veterans Day Breakfast, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, and the Brady Bash • O HS PTA staffed the Senior Project Committee, manned concession stands, and supported activities such as After Prom, Winter Formal, and Senior Awards Night • Th e Orange Schools maintain a cooperative relationship with local safety forces including a school resource officer and daily police presence • Th e Orange Schools have developed partnerships with area businesses such as Heinen’s Fine Foods, Eton Chagrin, Paladar, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, Waterway, Romano’s, Barnes & Noble, and many others • O range Community Education & Recreation develops and coordinates enrichment and recreational opportunities, including programming for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults, as well as athletic, aquatic, and senior adult services

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Orange City School District 32000 Chagrin Boulevard Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 (216) 831-8600 www.OrangeSchools.org

2019 Award Winner

OUR VISION The Orange School District will empower our students, staff and community to be passionate and innovative global citizens committed to excellence in learning, leading and making a difference.

2019 BOARD OF EDUCATION (left to right): Rebecca Boyle Jeffrey Leikin Beth Wilson-Fish, President Deborah Kamat, Vice President Melanie Weltman