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Board of Education President William L. Clawson Treasurer Bryan C. Christman Board of Education Members Alex Liston Dykema Amy H. Fulford Reuben Harris, Jr. Annette Tucker Sutherland.
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Board of Education PresidentWilliam L. ClawsonTreasurerBryan C. ChristmanBoard of Education MembersAlex Liston DykemaAmy H. FulfordReuben Harris, Jr.Annette Tucker Sutherland
Pledge of AllegianceLed ByElizabeth MontenegroShaker Heights High SchoolNational AnthemPlayed ByRen Mueller- Shaker Heights Middle School Anno Van Den Akker- Shaker Heights High School
I Am ShakerPresented ByBen SilbermanDanny YoungDanny KilroyAbby GoldsteinOlivia Hamilton
State of theSchoolsPresented ByDr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.Superintendent
State of theSchoolsPresented ByDr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.Superintendent
What Shaker Residents Value • Outstanding teachers • High quality curriculum • Inclusive education • Extra-curricular activities • Community involvement • High-quality students • Parental involvement Imagine Shaker, 2010
What Shaker Parents Say • 90% are satisfied with the education their child is receiving. • Depending on the grade level, at least 84% say their teachers have high expectations for all students to learn. School Climate Survey, 2013 What Shaker Students Say
Recent Accomplishments of Note • Fine and performing arts • Advanced Placement • SAT scores • College enrollment • Newsweek: Top 2% of high schools • International travel • Distinctive courses • Special education supports
International Baccalaureate • Shaker: The only preK-12 IB District in Cuyahoga County • Rigor and depth with a global focus • Recognized all over the world • Highly regarded in college admissions • Significant factor in attracting families to Shaker
Challenges • Gaps in achievement • Disparities in student enrollment • Mobility • Access to high-quality preschool experiences • Diverse family situations
Where we are going:Teachers • Expert teacher in every classroom • Retention and recruitment plan • Effective teaching practices • Robust professional learning plan • Online catalog for professional offerings • Adaptive work environment • Cultural competency • Safe, respectful, nurturing environment
Where we are going:School and District Leaders • Effective instructional practices • Time management • Courageous conversations • Fiscal responsibility • Non-tax revenue • Business/community partnerships
Where we are going:Curriculum • Robust curriculum for all • Common Core • International Baccalaureate • Science, technology, engineering, the arts, & math (STEAM) • Teacher collaboration • Data analysis and decision making
Where we are going:Students • Achievement of all students • Pre-kindergarten services • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme grades 5-10 • Online learning center • Graduation rates
Where we are going:Middle school • Academic supports • Student expectations • Quality of instruction • Academic enrichment strategies
Where we are going:Parents • Additional resources • Strategies for learning at home • New parent involvement initiatives
Strategic Plan 2014-2019Focus Areas • Shaker experience • Continuous improvement • Policy • Human resources and facilities • Communication • Finance
Students • Come prepared to learn and give 100% • Be persistent and work hard • Be serious about work • Contribute to productive learning environment • Treat adults and students with respect • Take advantage of supports • Ask for help and advocate
Parents • Make it clear learning comes first • Make sure homework is completed • Limit TV, video games, online activity • Encourage child to seek help • Insist on participation in extra curricular activities
Faculty and Staff • Come with passion, enthusiasm and excitement • Develop meaningful relationships with students • Know you will be supported • Be open-minded • Model life-long learning
Community • Serve as tutors and mentors • Volunteer as advisors for projects • Share knowledge of world of work/careers • Embrace and trust change • Be patient • Provide financial support