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Page 1: Expanding Education Through Opportunity · 2016. 2. 20. · Tim Massie, Principal The 2012-2013 school year was . another exciting and successful year for Gallia Academy High School

NONPROFIT ORGANI-ZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDGALLIPOLIS, OHPERMIT NO. 29

POSTAL CUSTOMER

Gallipolis City Schools ANNUAL REPORT

2012|2013

Expanding Education Through Opportunity

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Gallia Academy High School

Stadium Project

Our first goal is to start building Phase One, the Field House and Home Concessions building. This will give student athletes across all sports a 10,000 square foot facility in which to learn and train.

The Field House consists of home and away locker rooms with showers and restrooms, a spacious weight room with windows, official prep area, a secluded training room with field access for injuries, ample storage, coaches’ offices and a conference room that can be used for anything from team briefings to watching films, to booster meetings. Away-side concessions and restroom facilities are efficiently positioned on the end of the building so that they are not only utilized in football and track season, but are accessible to the nearby ball fields as well. In the center of this beautiful new facility stands the grand entry arch through which our players will take the field.

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Table of Contents2012 | 2013

Annual Report ‘12 - ‘13 | 3

Stadium Project ..............................................................2

A Message from the SuperintendentRoger Mace, Superintendent .......................................................5

Gallia Academy High SchoolTim Massie, Principal .................................................................6Josh Donley, Assistant Principal

Gallia Academy Middle SchoolCraig Wright, Principal................................................................8Lisa Jo Blakeman, Assistant Principal

Clay Alternative SchoolDavid Perry, Assistant Principal .................................................9

Staff Data ...........................................................................10

Financial Data ...............................................................10

Board of Education ....................................................10

Special Education Mary Lynne Jones, Director of Special Education ...................11

TechnologyBill Foster, District Technology Coordinator............................11Dustin Dixon, District Technology Coordinator.......................11

Washington Elementary SchoolHelenlu Morgan, Principal ........................................................12 Jared, Assistant Principal

Rio Grande Elementary SchoolJeremy Hout, Principal ..............................................................13

Green Elementary SchoolBrett Wilson, Principal ..............................................................14

Curriculum and InstructionBeth Vollborn, Director of Curriculum and Instruction ..........14

Annual Health ReportJan Koronich, R.N., MS .............................................................16Cathy Elliott, R.N., MSMelissa Whaley, R.N., MS

Transportation/Safety DepartmentTroy Johnson, Transportation/Safety Supervisor .....................16

NutritionMarsha Haner, Cafeteria Supervisor .........................................18

Fall Sports ScheduleBrent Simms, Athletic Director ................................................19

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Annual Report ‘11 - ‘12 | 5

This past school year has been an exciting time for the Gallipolis City School District. For the first time in the school’s history, the district earned an “Excellent” rating by the Ohio Department of Education due to the hard work and efforts of our staff and students. I congratulate all of you on a job well done!

Since becoming Superintendent two years ago, we have made several changes within the district and have kept communication, collaboration, and community in the forefront. We focused on curriculum, analyzing data, personnel, education programs, and research-based interventions. All of these components are crucial in allowing students to be successful educationally.

As a result of the hard work and dedication of the entire staff, we would like to commend them on their educational accomplishments of this past school year.

Green Elementary was rated “Excellent with Distinction” and was honored as “A School of Promise” and “A School of Honor.” Rio Grande Elementary received its first rating of “Excellent with Distinction.” Gallia Academy High School received an “Excellent” rating and Washington Elementary received its first “Excellent” rating. Gallia Academy Middle School made improvements and received an “Effective” rating. With all of these changes in curriculum, instruction, and personnel, we are making educational gains. As we all know, it is the instruction students receive from the teaching staff that

Roger D. Mace, Superintendent

The Annual Report is written and compiled by the Gallipolis City School District and published in collaboration with The Gallaher Group. The cost for publication of the Annual Report has been underwritten by our generous sponsors displayed within. A special thanks to our sponsors. If you wish to become a sponsor of the Annual Report for 2013-2014, please contact:

Jim Craft, Director of CommunicationsGallipolis City School District61 State Street, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631740-446-3211 | [email protected]

Excellence Pays OffA Message from the Superintendent

allows the students to be successful. A “thank you” must be given to our staff.

Educating students today is so much different than five years ago. The Ohio Department of Education has incorporated and mandated many new changes within the educational profession. These new initiatives focus on curriculum, instruction, assessments, and the evaluation, of the teaching staff. In addition, there is an increased focus in holding teachers and students accountable for their academic growth and success. We, as educators, may not agree with all of these changes that are occuring so quickly, but we must be prepared to meet the “New Level of Expectations” being placed upon us. As the educational leader of this “Excellent” school district, I believe we need to be prepared to be proactive and not reactive.

When we begin the 2013-2014 school year, we as a district, have many changes and challenges before us. We will provide all student with a well-rounded education that will allow each students to be competitive and college-and-career ready. We will continue to work on achieving the highest letter grade rating possible for the district, provide excellent customer services, and increase communication with the community.

“This school district has so much to offer and is a great community within itself.”

This school district has so much to offer and is a great

community within itself.“ “

- Roger D. Mace

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Gallia Academy High School

6 | Annual Report ‘12 -’13

From the Principal...

Tim Massie, Principal

The 2012-2013 school year was another exciting and successful year for Gallia Academy High School. Successful student-centered programs that were previously established such as CARE groups, activity periods, and the quiz bowl team competition were continued this year. In addition, through a partnership between the Gallipolis City Schools and the Gallia-Vinton ESC, a grant was received to conduct the GAHS ASSET (After School Success and Enrichment for Teens) after school program in which students were offered a variety of activities and tutoring sessions.

The Class of 2013 again sponsored the third annual Black Out Cancer Night, soliciting donations for the American Cancer Society and recognizing victims and survivors of cancer during half time of a fall football game. In coordination with the GAHS Key Club and Student Council, over $3000.00 was donated to the Gallia County Relay for Life that was generously given that night

or raised through the purchase of t-shirts. The 2013 senior class also sponsored the third annual Gallia’s Got Talent Show featuring a variety of talent from GAHS students.

Focusing on supporting Gallipolis and Gallia County through community service activities, several clubs and organizations at Gallia Academy worked diligently to give back to our community. Following the leadership of Mr. Harold Benson and Mr. Jerrod Ferguson, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter sponsored two blood drives for the third year at Gallia Academy. Under the direction of Mrs. Patti Bodimer, FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) was active with several projects including Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a “White Out” event to benefit the American Heart Association, and GAHS “Fuel Up to Play 60” project which is working to promote healthy eating and increasing physical fitness activities in children and teens. One of their activities included a GAHS Stadium Walk which helped raise funds to install a community wide walking path around the high school sporting complex. The National Honor Society inducted thirty-three new members into the organization. Some of their activities included assisting with the annual open house, parent teacher conferences, career day, and graduation.

The school year culminated with graduation activities on May 31, 2013 as 136 seniors received their diplomas; during the ceremony, two seniors were recognized for their plans to enlist or pursue a career in the armed forces. Graduating seniors were also recognized for earning scholarships and/or awards totaling almost $727,000.00. As our year drew to a close, Gallia Academy said goodbye to retiring teacher Jim Niday.

Thirty-nine years ago, I graduated from GAHS. When I received my diploma that afternoon, I never dreamed that four years later I would be back in this great school as a vocational agriculture instructor and later as a guidance counselor, assistant principal, and now as principal. What a ride it has been, and now it is hard to believe that thirty-five years have come and gone. Now, just like the many wonderful graduating senior classes in the past, it is time for me, too, to “graduate” and enter the next phase of my life. Thank you very much to everyone – parents and community, school board members, my fellow administrators, my GAHS family, and most of all the students.

Josh DonleyAssistant PrincipalPrincipal, 2013-2014

Gallia Academy High SchoolRob NealAssistant Principal,2013-2014

Gallia Academy High School

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Annual Report ‘12 - ‘13 | 7

GAHS AWARDS for 2012-2013

1. SEOAL Champions (Team)

Football, Baseball (3 years in a row), Tennis, Girls Track

2. Sectional Champions (Team)

Baseball

3. District Champions (Team)

Girls Track

4. State Champions (Individual)

Cole Tawney 5th Place Wrestling, Rob Canday

13th Place Golf

5. All District Athletes (Any/all sports)

Girls Track- Hanna Loveday, Ashley Huffman, Madelyn Dennison, Naomi Sebastian, Madison Holley, Elizabeth Holley, Hannah Watts

Boys Track- Michael Edelman, Winston Wade, Blake Wilson, Shaylin Logan, Joel Craft, Cole Tawney

Golf: Robert Canady

Cross Country, Volleyball and Soccer

Basketball- Kendra Barnes 2nd team, Micah Curfman and Chelsley Slone Special Mention

Wrestling- Cole Tawney

Softball- Violet Pelfrey 1st team, Maggie Westfall and Kendra Barnes 2nd team, Meghan Cochran Honorable Mention

Baseball- Gus Grahm 1st team, Ty Warnimont 1st team, Jimmy Clagg 1st team, Justin Bailey Honorable Mention

6. State FFA Degrees- Cody Call, Chris Elliott, Thomas Holley, Elizabeth Ours.

7. FFA State Competitions – First place State Rural Soils Judging Team: Briggs Shoemaker (1st place individual in state), Cody Call, Scott Warren, Chris Elliott.

Fourth place State Urban Soils Judging Team- Thomas Holley (2nd place individual in state), Jordyn Benson, Elizabeth Ours, Jimmy Clagg.

8. GAHS Hall of Fame Eighth Induction Class – Brenda Wilson, Dan Beabout, Jamie Lane, Tom Meadows, Russ Smith, Todd Slone, Kirk Jackson, Jim Osborne.

9. Individual Coach or Teacher Awards. SEOAL Coach of the Year:

Mike Eddy - Football

Rich Corvin - Baseball

Todd May - Girls Track

Alex Penrod - Tennis

10. Total amount of scholarship money received by the GAHS Class of 2013 - $727,000.00.

11. American FFA Degrees: Lindsay Brown, Mandy Foster, Lawrence Wedemeyer.

12. FFA District Creed Speaking - Kaci Ager, 3rd place.

13. FCCLA

1st place district poster, leadership challenge, and dance contests.

14. Softball All Conference Players:

Maggie Westfall, Violet Pelfrey

15. Baseball: Most wins in a season (25); Robert H. “Bob” Eastman Ball Field voted Div. II District Field of the Year (3 years in a row).

16. Tennis: First undefeated team in school history (17-0)

17. SEOAL MVP

Ty Warnimont - Baseball

Sean Saltzgaber - Tennis

18. GAHS Marching Band – Valley Indians and Dawson- Bryant Band Invitationals: 2 sixth place Class B band finishes; Portsmouth West Southern Ohio Band Classic: 2nd place Color Guard in Class B; Ironton High School Buckeye Classic: Class B band 2nd place, Percussion 2nd place, Color Guard 1st place.

19. GAHS Symphonic Band – OMEA District 17 Large Group Adjudicated Event – I Superior Rating; OMEA SW Region State Large Group Adjudicated Event – II Excellent Rating. Honor Band participation: Mykal Band; Mykal Haner - OU Honor Band, Shelbie Davies, Evan Hamilton, and Hunter Arthur - Otterbein University Honor Band, Marshall University Honor Band.

20. GAHS Vocal Music – OMEA District 17 Large GroupAdjudicated Event: Women’s Choir – Excellent Rating; Madrigals – Superior Rating; OMEA SW State Choir Contest: Madrigals – Superior Rating; Twenty-nine students participated in the Marshall University Honor Choir; Niles Elliott accepted into the Berklee College of Music; GAHS performed “The Civil War” musical at five performances; Three performances of the Madrigal Annual Variety Show.

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Gallia Academy Middle SchoolFrom the Principal...

Our newly renovated Gallia Academy Middle School building and enthusiastic students began the 2012-2013 school year with an “Effective “rating from the Ohio Department of Education. Gallia Academy Middle School was able to meet five out of the eight state standards for the 2011-12 school year. Although this is not a bad rating, our dedicated staff felt that our building rating was not a true reflection of our work ethic and commitment to academic excellence. Therefore, Gallia

Academy Middle School made some major changes to improve our OAA scores and address some academic deficiencies during the 2012-13 school year.

In order to better serve our intervention students, we redesigned our intervention services through collaboration with our intervention teachers. We reduced the number of students in our math and reading sections to improve the teacher to student ratio and incorporated an extension period at the end of the day which allowed for more instructional time. In order to be successful and truly consolidate our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students, we eliminated grade level activities. Our building also integrated weekly incentives to promote attendance, behavior, and academics and to improve our school climate.

Athletically, our eighth grade volleyball team won the SEOAL Team Championship while having a 13-0 season and a combined 28-0 overall record. Our soccer team and boys cross country team also won SEOAL Team Championships. The girls track team and wrestling team both earned second place in the league.

Our music programs continue to have success across the board. The GAMS Symphonic Choir received four superior, six excellent, and one good rating in competitions during the 2012-2013 school year. They performed in three seasonal concerts, the Veterans Day Assembly, the Disney Dinner Theater, and the GAHS production of the “Civil War.” Our choir students performed at our local nursing homes and had the privilege of traveling to Columbus to see the Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast.” The GAMS 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band earned an II-Excellent rating at the OMEA District 17 Middle School Large Group Adjudicated Event. Also, there were a number of students involved in OMEA Solo and Ensemble Competition this year that earned all I-Superior and II-Excellent Ratings.

Lisa Jo BlakemanAssistant Principal 2012-2013

Craig Wright, Principal

8 | Annual Report ‘12 - ‘13

The vacancy left by Mr. Saunders provided the opportunity for my return to the Gallia Academy Middle School, a building in which I taught for six years. It has been a privilege to be working with a staff I have missed and admired for years. I have also had the honor of working with a former staff member and newly appointed assistant principal, Mrs. Lisa Jo Blackman. As a staff, we have recommitted ourselves to academic excellence and realized the input and cooperation of all stakeholders is vital to the success of our students.

Gallia Academy Middle School

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The end of the 2012-2013 school year marked the successful completion of the 13th year of existence for the Gallipolis City School District’s Clay Alternative School. There continued a positive partnership with the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Career-Technical School. The CAS staff was comprised of the following personnel: Steve Patterson (Long & Short-term teacher), Leanna Kingery, Bobbi Kuhn, Carla Swisher (Aides), Deputy Joe Barrett and Deputy Pat Cochran (Gallia County Sheriff’s Department), and David Perry (Principal). William A. Sheets, Woodland Centers Mental Health Therapist, and Angie Williamson, case management, conducted group/individual counseling sessions. Three hundred twenty-five students (grades 6-12) were assigned to the Clay Alternative School from Gallipolis City Schools and Buckeye Hills Career Center. Clay Alternative School is located on the Gallia Academy Middle School campus.

The Clay Alternative School is designed to accommodate Long-term students (students assigned for 11 days or more) and Short-term students (students assigned for 10 days or less). There were 9 students served in the Long-term program. The average length of placement was 42 school days. Of the (316) Short-term students assigned to the Alternative School, (208) were assigned from the Gallipolis City School District. Students from the Gallia Academy High School and Gallia Academy Middle High accounted for (65.8%) of the total students assigned Short-term to the Alternative School. Buckeye Hills Career Center assigned 108 students (34.2%). The average assignment was 2.8 days. In 13 years, there have been 3,495 students assigned to the Short-term program and 129 students to the Long-term program for a total of 3,624 students.

There have been 2781 males (76.7%) and 843 females (23.3%) assigned. During the past 13 years, the 3,624 students have been assigned for a total of (21,895 days) of instruction for a 6.1 average days per student. During that time, CAS students have completed 59,434 out of 68,238 assignments from the “feeder” school for an 87.1% or a solid “B+” completion average. In 2012-2013 the 325 students attended CAS for a total of 1,258 school days that would have been normally “out-of-school” days due to the old system of suspensions and expulsions. Clay Alternative School has made a real difference in student attendance and learning.

David Perry, Assistant Principal

Student quotes are a great reflection of the impact Clay Alternative School has on student achievement.

“I liked PT though is wore me out.”

“The staff is very concerned about the students.”

“I think Clay Alternative School is a perfect place for kids that get in trouble.”

“The staff was very disciplined but nice to the students.”

“I’m glad I got to experience CAS because it changed my whole outlook on school and my personal life. It gave me

goals to set and hopefully I’ll meet them.”

“I didn’t like the strict rules.”

“Mrs Kuhn treated me with respect.”

“It was very tough, I hated it, and I WON’T BE BACK!”

Clay Alternative School 2011-2012From the Principal...

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Administrative StaffMr. Roger D. MaceSuperintendent 446-3211

Mr. Dustin DixonDistrict Technology Coordinator 446-3212

Ms. Beth VollbornDirector of Curriculum & Instruction 446-3211

Mr. James R. Craft Director of Communications 446-3211

Mr. Jared DenneyAsst. Principal Washington Elementary 446-3213

Mr. Josh DonleyAsst. Principal - GAHS 446-3212

Mr. Bill FosterAssistant Technology Coordinator 446-2314

Mrs. Marsha Haner Food Services Supervisor 446-3211

Ms. Kelly HessonAsst. Treasurer II446-3211

Ms. Debbie HughesAsst. Treasurer I446-3211

Mr. Andy Hout Maintenance Supervisor 446-3211

Mr. Jeremy HoutPrincipal, Rio Grande Elementary 245-5333

Mr. Robert HudakSchool Psychologist 446-3211

Mr. Troy Johnson Transportation & Safety Supervisor 446-3211

Mrs. Mary Lynne Jones Director of Special Education 446-3211

Mr. Tim Massie Principal - GAHS 446-3212

Ms. Ellen MarpleTreasurer446-3211

Mrs. Helenlu Morgan Principal Washington Elementary 446-3213

Mr. David Perry Asst. Principal - GAMS 446-3214

Mr. Craig WrightPrincipal - GAMS 446-3214

Ms. Lisa Jo BlakemanAssistant Principal - GAMS 446-3214

Ms. Debby SimmonsSupperintendant’s Secretary446-3211

Mr. Brett Wilson Principal - Green Elementary 446-3236

Mr. Brent SimmsAthletic Director 446-3212

STATE REPRESENTATIVERyan SmithOhio House of Representatives House District 8777 South High Street, 11th FloorColumbus, OH 43215-6111Phone: [email protected]

STATE SENATOR 17TH DISTRICT Bob PetersonSenate Building1 Capitol Square, Ground FloorColumbus, OH 43215Phone: 614-466-8156 [email protected]

2012-2013 Back Row (L-R)Mr. Roger Mace, SuperintendentMrs. Amee Rees, MemberMr. John O’Brien, MemberDr. Timothy Kyger, PresidentMr. Robert Cornwell, Vice PresidentMrs. Lynn Angell, MemberMrs. Ellen Marple, Treasurer

GCSD Board of Education Gallipolis City Schools Staff Data 2012-2013

1. Number of Full-Time Equivalent Regular Teachers, Special Education Teachers and Vocational Teachers per 100 students 6.84

2. Number of Full-Time Equivalent Administrative, Supervisory and Pupil Personnel Staff per 100 students For Special Education population (428 studentents with IEP) 7.24 For ALL Student population (All 2134 students in building) 1.45

3. Number of Full-Time Equivalent, Supervisory and Pupil Personnel Staff per 100 students 4.59

4. Number of Full-Time Equivalent Instructional Aides 26

5. Average of Classroom Teacher Years of Experience 15.84

6. Classroom Teacher Training: Bachelor’s Degree 5% Bachelor’s Degree Plus 5 Years 15% Master’s Degree 80%

7. Average Classroom Teacher’s Salary $52,182.04

8. Percentage Breakdown of Teachers, Administrative, Supervisory and Pupil Personnel Staff by Race: White 97% Black 2% Other 1%

9. Percentage Breakdown of Teachers, Administrative, Supervisory and Pupil Personnel Staff by Sex: Male 2% Female 73%

Pupil Data1. Total District Enrollment of Students by Sex: Male 1,120 Female 1,0142. Total District Enrollment of Students by Race: White 1,938 Black 84 Other 112

Financial Data 2012-2013

1. Average cost per pupil $11,574 (Includes construction and debt services)

2. Sources of Income for Operationa. Local Tax Revenue Real Estate $ 6,397,322 30.50% Personal Property $ 363 0.00%b. State Foundation $ 11,665,173 55.37%c. Other Local, State & Federal $ 2,890,852 13.80%

Total $ 20,953,710 100%

3. Total Dollars and Percentage of Operation Operation Expendituresa. Administration $ 2,011,964 7.9%b. Instruction $ 12,130,661 47.7%c. Extra-Curricular Activities $ 634,081 2.5%d. Libraries $ 158,219 0.6%e. Transportation $ 1,392,227 5.5%f. Food Services $ 845,006 3.3%g. Operation and Maintenance of School Plants $ 2,338,808 9.2%h. Other Support Services $ 2,669,997 10.5%i. Repayment of Debt $ 1,351,393 5.3%j. Facilities Acquisition/Construction $ 1,919,390 7.5%

Total $ 25,451,746 100%

Average Teacher’s Salary $51,922

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Search for Children with Disabilities Under Way

The Gallipolis City School District is participating in a Child Find effort to locate and evaluate all children from three through twenty one years of age who may have a disability. Disability, in this instance, means such conditions as hearing impairments, specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, speech and language disabilities, and orthopedic and other health impairments, multiple disabilities, deaf-blindness, autism and traumatic brain injury.

Although many school aged disabled children are identified and currently being served by Gallipolis City Schools, preschool children, ages 3-5, with disabilities may be unidentified because parents may not be aware that programs and services are available through the Gallipolis City Schools. Community members can help us with this important effort. If you know a child in our district with a suspected disability that is not presently attending school or receiving services from another agency, please contact Mary Lynne Jones, Director of Special Education, Gallipolis City Schools, 740-446-3211.

Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten

Gallipolis City Schools’ preschool program is a developmentally comprehensive program for children 3-5 years of age who reside in the Gallipolis City School District. The half-day classroom sessions (morning and afternoon) are offered four days a week throughout the school year. Children ages 3-5 are served in both regular education and special education classrooms.

The preschool program is based upon best teaching practices. The research-based curriculum has been aligned with the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning Common Core. This literacy, language rich curriculum provides active learning experiences which concentrate on skills that are important for kindergarten. In addition to classroom services, the program provides adapted physical education, speech, occupational and physical therapies, as well as itinerant special education services.

It is our belief that every child can learn and succeed. We strive to build a strong foundation for future learning.

Mary Lynne JonesDirector of Special

Education

Special Education

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Technology

The Gallipolis City School District recognizes the expanding role that technology is playing in education and in preparing our students for college and the workforce.

We are proud to be on the technology highway as we have supplied each of our teachers with a laptop to assist them in the classroom. They use them daily for lesson plans, research, testing and displaying a wide range of teaching materials through the ceiling mounted projectors onto the whiteboards.

We have over 30 COWs, (Computers ON Wheels) throughout our district. In addition to our many COWs, each elementary has a computer lab while our middle school and high school have multiple labs.

In order to better serve our parents and students, we have our school website, Lunchbox and ProgressBook for use online. We encourage you to communicate with your child and inquire about the large number of online programs and server based programs which our students and staff have come to use for everyday education such as: • AcceleratedMath• MathFactsinaFlash• RocketMath• EducationCity• AcceleratedReading• StudyIsland• StarMath• StarReadingTechnology is used so much in everyday life that The

Gallipolis City School District has embraced the use of technology to help ensure that we are introducing our students to some of the newest software available. Please ask your child how their day was impacted by technology.

Each of our buildings have at least one teacher designated as a Building Tech, which help with the growing technology throughout our district and continue to train our entire staff in the area of technology.

The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  recognizes  the  expanding  role  that  technology  is  playing  in  education  and  in  preparing  our  students  for  college  and  the  workforce.  

We  are  proud  to  be  on  the  technology  highway  as  we  have  supplied  each  of  our  teachers  with  a  laptop  to  assist  them  in  the  classroom.  They  use  them  daily  for  lesson  plans,  research,  testing  and  displaying  a  wide  range  of  teaching  materials  through  the  ceiling  mounted  projectors  onto  the  whiteboards.  

 We  have  over  30  COWs,  (Computers  ON  Wheels)  throughout  our  district.  In  addition  to  our  many  COWs,  each  elementary  has  a  computer  lab  while  our  middle  school  and  high  school  have  multiple  labs.  

In  order  to  better  serve  our  parents  and  students,  we  have  our  school  website,  Lunchbox  and  ProgressBook  for  use  online.  We  encourage  you  to  communicate  with  your  child  and  inquire  about  the  large  number  of  online  programs  and  server  based  programs  which  our  students  and  staff  have  come  to  use  for  everyday  education  such  as:    

• Accelerated  Math  • Math  Facts  in  a  Flash  • Rocket  Math  • Education  City  • Accelerated  Reading  • Study  Island  • Star  Math  • Star  Reading  

Technology  is  used  so  much  in  everyday  life  that  The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  has  embraced  the  use  of  technology  to  help  ensure  that  we  are  introducing  our  students  to  some  of  the  newest  software  available.      Please  ask  your  child  how  their  day  was  impacted  by  technology.  

Each  of  our  buildings  have  at  least  one  teacher  designated  as  a  Building  Tech,  which  help  with  the  growing  technology  throughout  our  district  and  continue  to  train  our  entire  staff  in  the  area  of  technology.        

Meet  our  Technology  Team:            District  Technology  Coordinators  are:                  Bill  Foster                                            Dustin  Dixon            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Building  Techs  are:                

Lenny  Poage  @GAHS            Adam  Clark  @  GAMS                    Corey  Luce  @  Green  Elem.        Miranda  Fortner  @  Rio  Grande                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Krystal  Kay  @  Washington  Elementary        

 

 

The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  recognizes  the  expanding  role  that  technology  is  playing  in  education  and  in  preparing  our  students  for  college  and  the  workforce.  

We  are  proud  to  be  on  the  technology  highway  as  we  have  supplied  each  of  our  teachers  with  a  laptop  to  assist  them  in  the  classroom.  They  use  them  daily  for  lesson  plans,  research,  testing  and  displaying  a  wide  range  of  teaching  materials  through  the  ceiling  mounted  projectors  onto  the  whiteboards.  

 We  have  over  30  COWs,  (Computers  ON  Wheels)  throughout  our  district.  In  addition  to  our  many  COWs,  each  elementary  has  a  computer  lab  while  our  middle  school  and  high  school  have  multiple  labs.  

In  order  to  better  serve  our  parents  and  students,  we  have  our  school  website,  Lunchbox  and  ProgressBook  for  use  online.  We  encourage  you  to  communicate  with  your  child  and  inquire  about  the  large  number  of  online  programs  and  server  based  programs  which  our  students  and  staff  have  come  to  use  for  everyday  education  such  as:    

• Accelerated  Math  • Math  Facts  in  a  Flash  • Rocket  Math  • Education  City  • Accelerated  Reading  • Study  Island  • Star  Math  • Star  Reading  

Technology  is  used  so  much  in  everyday  life  that  The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  has  embraced  the  use  of  technology  to  help  ensure  that  we  are  introducing  our  students  to  some  of  the  newest  software  available.      Please  ask  your  child  how  their  day  was  impacted  by  technology.  

Each  of  our  buildings  have  at  least  one  teacher  designated  as  a  Building  Tech,  which  help  with  the  growing  technology  throughout  our  district  and  continue  to  train  our  entire  staff  in  the  area  of  technology.        

Meet  our  Technology  Team:            District  Technology  Coordinators  are:                  Bill  Foster                                            Dustin  Dixon            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Building  Techs  are:                

Lenny  Poage  @GAHS            Adam  Clark  @  GAMS                    Corey  Luce  @  Green  Elem.        Miranda  Fortner  @  Rio  Grande                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Krystal  Kay  @  Washington  Elementary        

 

 

The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  recognizes  the  expanding  role  that  technology  is  playing  in  education  and  in  preparing  our  students  for  college  and  the  workforce.  

We  are  proud  to  be  on  the  technology  highway  as  we  have  supplied  each  of  our  teachers  with  a  laptop  to  assist  them  in  the  classroom.  They  use  them  daily  for  lesson  plans,  research,  testing  and  displaying  a  wide  range  of  teaching  materials  through  the  ceiling  mounted  projectors  onto  the  whiteboards.  

 We  have  over  30  COWs,  (Computers  ON  Wheels)  throughout  our  district.  In  addition  to  our  many  COWs,  each  elementary  has  a  computer  lab  while  our  middle  school  and  high  school  have  multiple  labs.  

In  order  to  better  serve  our  parents  and  students,  we  have  our  school  website,  Lunchbox  and  ProgressBook  for  use  online.  We  encourage  you  to  communicate  with  your  child  and  inquire  about  the  large  number  of  online  programs  and  server  based  programs  which  our  students  and  staff  have  come  to  use  for  everyday  education  such  as:    

• Accelerated  Math  • Math  Facts  in  a  Flash  • Rocket  Math  • Education  City  • Accelerated  Reading  • Study  Island  • Star  Math  • Star  Reading  

Technology  is  used  so  much  in  everyday  life  that  The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  has  embraced  the  use  of  technology  to  help  ensure  that  we  are  introducing  our  students  to  some  of  the  newest  software  available.      Please  ask  your  child  how  their  day  was  impacted  by  technology.  

Each  of  our  buildings  have  at  least  one  teacher  designated  as  a  Building  Tech,  which  help  with  the  growing  technology  throughout  our  district  and  continue  to  train  our  entire  staff  in  the  area  of  technology.        

Meet  our  Technology  Team:            District  Technology  Coordinators  are:                  Bill  Foster                                            Dustin  Dixon            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Building  Techs  are:                

Lenny  Poage  @GAHS            Adam  Clark  @  GAMS                    Corey  Luce  @  Green  Elem.        Miranda  Fortner  @  Rio  Grande                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Krystal  Kay  @  Washington  Elementary        

 

 

The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  recognizes  the  expanding  role  that  technology  is  playing  in  education  and  in  preparing  our  students  for  college  and  the  workforce.  

We  are  proud  to  be  on  the  technology  highway  as  we  have  supplied  each  of  our  teachers  with  a  laptop  to  assist  them  in  the  classroom.  They  use  them  daily  for  lesson  plans,  research,  testing  and  displaying  a  wide  range  of  teaching  materials  through  the  ceiling  mounted  projectors  onto  the  whiteboards.  

 We  have  over  30  COWs,  (Computers  ON  Wheels)  throughout  our  district.  In  addition  to  our  many  COWs,  each  elementary  has  a  computer  lab  while  our  middle  school  and  high  school  have  multiple  labs.  

In  order  to  better  serve  our  parents  and  students,  we  have  our  school  website,  Lunchbox  and  ProgressBook  for  use  online.  We  encourage  you  to  communicate  with  your  child  and  inquire  about  the  large  number  of  online  programs  and  server  based  programs  which  our  students  and  staff  have  come  to  use  for  everyday  education  such  as:    

• Accelerated  Math  • Math  Facts  in  a  Flash  • Rocket  Math  • Education  City  • Accelerated  Reading  • Study  Island  • Star  Math  • Star  Reading  

Technology  is  used  so  much  in  everyday  life  that  The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  has  embraced  the  use  of  technology  to  help  ensure  that  we  are  introducing  our  students  to  some  of  the  newest  software  available.      Please  ask  your  child  how  their  day  was  impacted  by  technology.  

Each  of  our  buildings  have  at  least  one  teacher  designated  as  a  Building  Tech,  which  help  with  the  growing  technology  throughout  our  district  and  continue  to  train  our  entire  staff  in  the  area  of  technology.        

Meet  our  Technology  Team:            District  Technology  Coordinators  are:                  Bill  Foster                                            Dustin  Dixon            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Building  Techs  are:                

Lenny  Poage  @GAHS            Adam  Clark  @  GAMS                    Corey  Luce  @  Green  Elem.        Miranda  Fortner  @  Rio  Grande                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Krystal  Kay  @  Washington  Elementary        

 

 

The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  recognizes  the  expanding  role  that  technology  is  playing  in  education  and  in  preparing  our  students  for  college  and  the  workforce.  

We  are  proud  to  be  on  the  technology  highway  as  we  have  supplied  each  of  our  teachers  with  a  laptop  to  assist  them  in  the  classroom.  They  use  them  daily  for  lesson  plans,  research,  testing  and  displaying  a  wide  range  of  teaching  materials  through  the  ceiling  mounted  projectors  onto  the  whiteboards.  

 We  have  over  30  COWs,  (Computers  ON  Wheels)  throughout  our  district.  In  addition  to  our  many  COWs,  each  elementary  has  a  computer  lab  while  our  middle  school  and  high  school  have  multiple  labs.  

In  order  to  better  serve  our  parents  and  students,  we  have  our  school  website,  Lunchbox  and  ProgressBook  for  use  online.  We  encourage  you  to  communicate  with  your  child  and  inquire  about  the  large  number  of  online  programs  and  server  based  programs  which  our  students  and  staff  have  come  to  use  for  everyday  education  such  as:    

• Accelerated  Math  • Math  Facts  in  a  Flash  • Rocket  Math  • Education  City  • Accelerated  Reading  • Study  Island  • Star  Math  • Star  Reading  

Technology  is  used  so  much  in  everyday  life  that  The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  has  embraced  the  use  of  technology  to  help  ensure  that  we  are  introducing  our  students  to  some  of  the  newest  software  available.      Please  ask  your  child  how  their  day  was  impacted  by  technology.  

Each  of  our  buildings  have  at  least  one  teacher  designated  as  a  Building  Tech,  which  help  with  the  growing  technology  throughout  our  district  and  continue  to  train  our  entire  staff  in  the  area  of  technology.        

Meet  our  Technology  Team:            District  Technology  Coordinators  are:                  Bill  Foster                                            Dustin  Dixon            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Building  Techs  are:                

Lenny  Poage  @GAHS            Adam  Clark  @  GAMS                    Corey  Luce  @  Green  Elem.        Miranda  Fortner  @  Rio  Grande                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Krystal  Kay  @  Washington  Elementary        

 

 

The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  recognizes  the  expanding  role  that  technology  is  playing  in  education  and  in  preparing  our  students  for  college  and  the  workforce.  

We  are  proud  to  be  on  the  technology  highway  as  we  have  supplied  each  of  our  teachers  with  a  laptop  to  assist  them  in  the  classroom.  They  use  them  daily  for  lesson  plans,  research,  testing  and  displaying  a  wide  range  of  teaching  materials  through  the  ceiling  mounted  projectors  onto  the  whiteboards.  

 We  have  over  30  COWs,  (Computers  ON  Wheels)  throughout  our  district.  In  addition  to  our  many  COWs,  each  elementary  has  a  computer  lab  while  our  middle  school  and  high  school  have  multiple  labs.  

In  order  to  better  serve  our  parents  and  students,  we  have  our  school  website,  Lunchbox  and  ProgressBook  for  use  online.  We  encourage  you  to  communicate  with  your  child  and  inquire  about  the  large  number  of  online  programs  and  server  based  programs  which  our  students  and  staff  have  come  to  use  for  everyday  education  such  as:    

• Accelerated  Math  • Math  Facts  in  a  Flash  • Rocket  Math  • Education  City  • Accelerated  Reading  • Study  Island  • Star  Math  • Star  Reading  

Technology  is  used  so  much  in  everyday  life  that  The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  has  embraced  the  use  of  technology  to  help  ensure  that  we  are  introducing  our  students  to  some  of  the  newest  software  available.      Please  ask  your  child  how  their  day  was  impacted  by  technology.  

Each  of  our  buildings  have  at  least  one  teacher  designated  as  a  Building  Tech,  which  help  with  the  growing  technology  throughout  our  district  and  continue  to  train  our  entire  staff  in  the  area  of  technology.        

Meet  our  Technology  Team:            District  Technology  Coordinators  are:                  Bill  Foster                                            Dustin  Dixon            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Building  Techs  are:                

Lenny  Poage  @GAHS            Adam  Clark  @  GAMS                    Corey  Luce  @  Green  Elem.        Miranda  Fortner  @  Rio  Grande                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Krystal  Kay  @  Washington  Elementary        

 

 

The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  recognizes  the  expanding  role  that  technology  is  playing  in  education  and  in  preparing  our  students  for  college  and  the  workforce.  

We  are  proud  to  be  on  the  technology  highway  as  we  have  supplied  each  of  our  teachers  with  a  laptop  to  assist  them  in  the  classroom.  They  use  them  daily  for  lesson  plans,  research,  testing  and  displaying  a  wide  range  of  teaching  materials  through  the  ceiling  mounted  projectors  onto  the  whiteboards.  

 We  have  over  30  COWs,  (Computers  ON  Wheels)  throughout  our  district.  In  addition  to  our  many  COWs,  each  elementary  has  a  computer  lab  while  our  middle  school  and  high  school  have  multiple  labs.  

In  order  to  better  serve  our  parents  and  students,  we  have  our  school  website,  Lunchbox  and  ProgressBook  for  use  online.  We  encourage  you  to  communicate  with  your  child  and  inquire  about  the  large  number  of  online  programs  and  server  based  programs  which  our  students  and  staff  have  come  to  use  for  everyday  education  such  as:    

• Accelerated  Math  • Math  Facts  in  a  Flash  • Rocket  Math  • Education  City  • Accelerated  Reading  • Study  Island  • Star  Math  • Star  Reading  

Technology  is  used  so  much  in  everyday  life  that  The  Gallipolis  City  School  District  has  embraced  the  use  of  technology  to  help  ensure  that  we  are  introducing  our  students  to  some  of  the  newest  software  available.      Please  ask  your  child  how  their  day  was  impacted  by  technology.  

Each  of  our  buildings  have  at  least  one  teacher  designated  as  a  Building  Tech,  which  help  with  the  growing  technology  throughout  our  district  and  continue  to  train  our  entire  staff  in  the  area  of  technology.        

Meet  our  Technology  Team:            District  Technology  Coordinators  are:                  Bill  Foster                                            Dustin  Dixon            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Building  Techs  are:                

Lenny  Poage  @GAHS            Adam  Clark  @  GAMS                    Corey  Luce  @  Green  Elem.        Miranda  Fortner  @  Rio  Grande                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Krystal  Kay  @  Washington  Elementary        

 

 

District Technology Coordinators are:

Bill Foster Dustin Dixon

Lenny PoageGAHS

Building Techs are:

Adam ClarkGAMS

Corey LuceGreen

Elementary

Miranda Fortner

Rio GrandeElementary

Krystal KayWashingtonElementary

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Washington Elementary began the school year with many challenges, but was overwhelmed and excited with the knowledge that Washington had become an Excellent School. At the beginning of the school year the building kicked off the Positive Behavior Support System (PBS). What an exciting time for students to embrace the challenges of the school year in taking responsibility for their behavior, academics, and attendance. In developing this program, staff worked effortlessly for two years to organize the supports for the

program. What a tremendous effort was put forth! Congratulations! New curriculum in math & reading was introduced and would be the focal point of learning for the staff during the school year. Many opportunities for technology learning took place as staff continued to strengthen their skills in the usage of Mimio, providing the support for the new materials. Nicole Brafford led the building as Technology Coordinator and has been very conscientious and knowledgeable about her work. We welcomed a new social worker to our staff, Micah Lanier, who has been quite busy with the challenges of meeting needs during difficult times in our students’ lives. We truly value his support and look forward to working with him for many years to come. Lori Billings took on the challenge of using her First Grade classroom as the study group for testing that supported Student Learning Objectives (SLO’s). This has been a challenge, but she has diligently worked to support the new process that will be introduced to the district during the 2013-2014 school year.

Our TBT leaders have continued excellent work in developing schedules and working with their teams in promoting greater student success. Monitoring the data from previous OAA Scores has been critical, along with daily work, DIBELS, state testing and Study Island results in Math & Reading. This is truly a TEAM effort. The fourth grade piloted the new social studies test to be added to the OAA Testing. The testing was all computerized, which is the means for taking state tests in the future. Throughout the District Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) were introduced. Teachers trained during in-service days and scheduled days within the building. Our staff embraced this learning and prepared to support its practices for the 2013-14 school year. Teachers and Administrators piloted the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) this school year. That too will be implemented during the fall of 2013. Our staff is to be commended for their great efforts and time given to the initiatives of the District.

Our PTO, led by Angel Blazer, has supported our programs and provided wonderful opportunities for our students. The Bullying Assembly was a success and provides for the learning that is needed in the world we live today. They have continued to embrace our fundraiser for Washington Walkers as this group earns money for

cancer research. If you see pink hair or ribbon tattoos, you know the PTO is at work. The $4500 earned to support the PBS program celebrating students behavior, attendance, & academics through WILDCAT CASH was one of the main focuses this year. We cannot make opportunities for students happen without them. Holzer Health System would contribute another $2000 for that assembly, along with plaques, medallions, & trophies for the awards ceremony at the end of the school year. Our students are blessed to have these supports in place.

Looking at the year in a glance, it is incredible to review the opportunities and goals our staff has accomplished with our students. We are pleased that students and their families take an interest in these opportunities that help their children to grow educationally. Washington Elementary also had a “First” this year - “The Variety Show”! Our many thanks to a loving staff & community that put together an awesome variety of student talent and staff antics that entertained an audience of 400 plus members. We look forward to next year.

We have a wonderful giving community and we thank you sincerely. The extra contributions have helped support all that is accomplished at Washington. Our staff is to be commended for personal goal setting and making a tremendous impact on the education of our students. We sincerely thank them and look forward to the challenges of another great school year.

Helenlu Morgan, Principal

Jared DenneyAssistant Principal

Washington Elementary SchoolFrom the Principal...

Washington Elementary

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Clockwise from Top Left:

OAA Celebration Fun Day for 3-5 students who passed both reading and math portion of the test

Annual 5th Grade vs. Staff Volleyball Game-Serve by Colton Caldwell

2nd Grade students learning about fire safety

Pumpkin decorating and fundraiser contest winners; Abraham Dixon, Hollee Castor, Landon DeLille

Project MORE students working with their mentors from the University of Rio Grande

Variety Show crew practicing the night before the show; Chasity Adams, Eliza Davies, Andrew Toler, Tessa Skinner

Aaron Willis sack racing during field day with the help of Mrs. Daniels and Ms. Cindy

2nd grade having a smelly good time with author Ronda Friend

Mrs. Price’s 4th grade class during Rio’s first Relay for Life Recess fundraising event

Rio Grande Elementary kicked off the year with a rating of “Excellent with Distinction” on the annual report card from the Ohio Department of Education. The jump of two designation levels in one year was an awesome feat for the students and staff of Rio! Team Rio continued to hold high expectations for all students throughout the 2012-2013 school year and are anticipating an equally awesome rating this year.

Rio Grande Elementary’s accomplishments this year were plentiful. This year we added Project MORE, a mentor program, to help struggling readers become more proficient with reading skills. We also established our first Relay for Life team dubbed “Team Rio.” The team raised over 6,500 dollars for cancer research. Our annual variety show, themed “Rio’s Grand Hotel & Resort,” showcased student and staff talents. We hosted several events including, but not limited to; COSI on Wheels, Ronda Friend’s author visit, Veteran’s Day assembly, Christmas

programs, field days, quarterly awards assemblies and “Rio Rewards” extravaganza.

Rio Grande’s PTO continues to be an asset to the students and staff of Rio Grande. Through the leadership of President Holly Petro and board members; Batina Corvin, Twyllia Connelley-Jay, Jenny Davis, Bridget Dodson, Amee Rees and Sheila Wamsley, Team Rio sponsored many successful events. The annual fall festival and auction raised funds that helped cover the cost of events and projects for the school and students. Some of the costs covered were for graduation ceremonies, field trips, author visit, classroom supplies, academic awards, teacher appreciation week, books for students, and “Rio Rewards” prizes. Thanks again PTO!

The 2012-2013 school year was another great success for the Rio team. Rio Grande staff and students want to thank everyone who have helped to make our school such a great place!

Jeremy Hout, Principal

Rio Grande Elementary

Rio Grande Elementary SchoolFrom the Principal...

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1) Ohio’s New Learning StandardsGallipolis City Schools (GCS) adopted new standards in

language arts and mathematics, which have been adopted by 45 states, providing a clear and consistent understanding of what students are expected to learn to be college and career ready. The standards, referred to as the Common Core, provide a relevant and rigorous curriculum to better prepare our students to compete in a global economy. GCS is also implementing the Ohio Department of Education 2010 science and social studies standards as well as updated standards in fine arts, physical education, technology and world languages. During the 2012-2013 school year, elementary teachers implemented new language arts and mathematic textbooks and supplemental material that aligned to the Common Core. The District continues to work on the transition to fully align pacing guides, material and assessments to the more rigorous standards.

Curriculum and Instruction Beth VollbornDirector of Curriculum and Instruction

Brett Wilson, Principal

“Excellent with Distinction”! The 2012–2013 school year started with a lot of excitement as we received the Ohio Department of Education’s highest mark for high achievement scores on the OAA’s. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Green Elementary has achieved an “Excellent” status from ODE. Along with this honor, Green was also selected as an Ohio School of Promise. Green was one of 164 schools identified as a School of Promise. Honors kept coming as in the spring of 2013 Green was awarded the Ohio School of Honor. Only 92 schools in Ohio were awarded the School of Honor. Green Elementary had a great team for the 2012-13 school year. I am very proud of our staff and especially our teachers for all their dedication, hard work, and their accomplishments!

Green Elementary is proud of the students, parents, teachers, cooks, custodians, secretary, educational aides, bus drivers, and volunteers. Thank you for another excellent year!

Green Elementary will be losing three valued members of the staff due to retirement. Moving on to new endeavors are Mrs. Barb Burnett, Intervention Specialist, Mrs. Cathy Elliott, School Nurse, and Mrs. Shawn Saunders, Preschool Intervention. They have each made a positive impact on many of our students and on Green Elementary. They will be greatly missed and we wish them the very best.

Green Elementary

2) Ohio’s New Generation Assessments

• Startsthe2014-2015schoolyear

• Onlinetests

• Immediatefeedback

• Promotescriticalthinking

• Promotescreativity

• Promotescommunication

• Promotescollaboration

• LanguageArtsandMathematicAssessmentsarecreated

by PARCC and adopted by 21 states

• ScienceandSocialStudiesAssessmentsareOhio

Assessments

Green ElementaryFrom the Principal...

Top 3 Changes in Ohio Education and Gallipolis City Schools

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Ohio’s New Learning Standards+

Ohio’s Next Generation Assessments+

Ohio Department of Education Proposed New Accountability System

School and District Report Cards=

Lifelong learners who are college and career ready!

2012-2013 Testing Schedule

October 8, 2013 Ohio Achievement Test, Grade 3 Reading only

October 28 - November 1, 2013 Ohio Graduation Tests, Grades 11 and above

March 10-14, 2014Ohio Graduation Tests, Grades 10 and aboveLast time administered to entire 10th gradeMoving to End-of-Course Assessments

April 21-25, 2014Ohio Achievement Assessments, Grades 3-8Last time OAAs will be administeredMoving to PARCC and ODE Assessments

Helpful Student Websites

http://www.gallipoliscityschools.k12.oh.usDistrict website

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.doK-5 Journeys Language Arts Textbook Material

Testing Areas

Elementary Schools

3rd Grade Language Arts3rd Grade Mathematics

4th Grade Language Arts4th Grade Mathematics 4th

Grade Social Studies5th Grade Language Arts5th Grade Mathematics

5th Grade Science

GAMS

6th Grade Language Arts6th Grade Mathematics

6th Grade Social Studies7th Grade Language Arts7th Grade Mathematics

8th Grade Language Arts8th Grade Mathematics

8th Grade Science

GAHSEnglish IAlgebra I

Physical ScienceEnglish IIGeometryBiology

US HistoryEnglish IIIAlgebra II

American Government

3) ODE Proposed New Accountability System

Moving to a letter grade of A-F system to replace current Excellent with Distinction, Excellent, Effective, Continuous Improvement, Academic Watch and Academic Emergency ratings.

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HEALTH EDUCATIONPresentations were given by the nurses in classrooms. These include classes on care, puberty, human reproduction, abstinence, and other health related topics such as dental health and handwashing. Known pregnancies: GAHS: 1 delivery, 0 pregnancies

ATHLETIC PHYSICALSAthletic physicals were given on Saturday, May 18 at Holzer Clinic to boys and girls in grades 7-12 who participate in interscholastic sports. There were 74 male and 60 female physicals given. The Gallia County Health Department gave a total of 14 physicals on June 1.

ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPSGallia County Health Department Flu Vaccination ClinicsFood for Kids RioBaby Think It Over Program through Family ServicesIntervention Team AssistanceGallipolis City Schools Wellness TeamImpact SIIS Immunization Program- Ohio Department of HealthGallia County Snack Pack ProgramPennies for Patients: Leukemia and Lymphoma AssociationAmerican Cancer Society Relay for LifeRelationships Under Construction: Abstinence EducationAmerican Heart Association Jump for HeartGallia County Community Christmas ProjectOhio Board of Nursing Law ClassARC Blood DrivesOhio Association of School Nurses Regional WorkshopSwim for DiabetesOhio Department of Health Medication Training

HEALTH RECORDSAssessment of all student health records indicate that all are in compliance with State immunization laws under Ohio Revised Code. The nurses have been updated on the new 2012-2013 immunization requirements.

MEDICATIONSMedications are dispensed in accordance with Ohio Revised Code guidelines by the nurses and trained medication aides. All designated medication aides have been trained by the nurses using the guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Health.

REFERRALSGallia County Health DepartmentPrivate PhysiciansDentistsLion’s Club of Gallipolis and Rio GrandeWoodland CentersPsychologistsBureau for Children with Medical HandicapsGJM Board of Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health ServicesHolzer Diabetic Support GroupWIC ProgramCentral Ohio Diabetic CampCamp Beaver Bereavement Camp (Holzer Hospice)Gallia County Children’s ServicesGeneration Now: Sojourners Care NetworkOutreach CenterGAHS Key ClubSchool Resource OfficerSerenity HouseSchool Outreach WorkerLocal ChurchesGallia County Sheriff County Christmas Program-BOCOMTeenline OH1-800 QuitNowPresbyterian Shoe ProgramTeam Impact

GCSD Annual Health Report | 2013-2014

Cathy ElliottR.N., MS

Jan KoronichR.N., MS

Melissa WhaleyR.N., MS

NURSING SERVICEFirst aid was given by the nurses to approximately 9,600 students during the school year.Gallia Academy Middle .........................................1,700 Gallia Academy ......................................................2,500 Green .......................................................................1,800Rio Grande ..............................................................2,000 Washington .............................................................1,600Home Visits .................................................................25 Personal Contact – parent ......................................2,500Phone Contact – parent ..........................................4,000

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Transportation/ Safety Department

Troy Johnson Transportation/Safety

Supervisor

The Gallipolis City School District operates 20 Bus Routes that cover an area of 100 square miles. I would like to thank all of our bus drivers for the great job that they do in transporting our students to and from school, sporting events and special trips. I would also like to remind motorists to be on the alert for stopped school buses, picking up or discharging students.

School closing and delay information will be posted on the District’s Website: gallipoliscity schools.k12.oh.us.

Closing information will be posted on the following Television Stations Webpages:

WSAZ – Channel 3WCHS – Channel 8WOWK – Channel 13

Closing and delay information is also available by calling the Education Connection at 446-4320

School Bus Route and driver information are available on our website under the “Departments” icon, select “Transportation/Safety”.

You may report any safety concerns to any Administrator or by calling the Transportation/Safety Department at (740)446-3211.

The Gallipolis City School District operates 20 Bus Routes that cover an area of 100 square miles. I would like to thank all of our bus drivers for the great job that they do in transporting our students to and from school, sporting events and special trips. I would also like to remind motorists to be on the alert for stopped school buses, picking up or discharging students. School closing and delay information will be posted on the District’s Website: gallipoliscity schools.k12.oh.us.

Closing information will be posted on the following Television Stations Webpages: WSAZ – Channel 3 WCHS – Channel 8 WOWK – Channel 13 Closing and delay information is also available by calling the Education Connection at 446-4320 School Bus Route and driver information are available on our website under the “Departments” icon, select “Transportation/Safety”. You may report any safety concerns to any Administrator or by calling the Transportation/Safety Department at (740)446-3211.

Vision Screening: School Screened Referred CompletedGallia Academy 308 21 15Green 310 10 9Rio Grande 270 15 12

Washington 364 42 35Gallia Academy Middle 232 30 20

Hearing Screening: School Screened Referred CompletedGallia Academy 212 6 6Green 221 1 0Rio Grande 187 3 1

Washington 372 6 5Gallia Academy Middle 78 0 0

Scoliosis Screening: School Screened Referred CompletedGallia Academy 145 12 8Gallia Academy Middle 485 36 20

Tuberculin Screening: School Screened Referred CompletedGallia Academy 37 1 37Green 19 0 19Rio Grande 15 0 15

Washington 32 0 32Gallia Academy Middle 24 0 24

Flu Vaccine Clinic: School Gallia Academy 30 Green 71 Rio Grande 68

Washington 82 Gallia Academy Middle 44

ADDITIONAL SERVICESThe nurses are preceptors for three area BSN programs, including the University of Rio Grande, Marshall University, and Ohio University. Clinical experience is provided for the nurses during the course “ Nursing in the Community”. Kindergarten Registration: 125 preregistered

Social Outreach Program: In conjunction with Woodland Centers and Gallia County Children’s Services, social workers are working with children who are having academic, behavioral, social or other issues.

SCREENINGS

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High SchoolFree Students NO CHARGE Reduced Students .40 A DAYFull Payment 2.75

• Lunchincludesanentrée,agrain,vegetable,fruitandmilk each day

• Additionalmilkmaybepurchasedfor.50each• Alacarteitemsincludebakedchips,cerealbars,granola

bars, cheese and crackers, low-fat cookies, peanut butter crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

• NOCHARGESattheHighSchool• NutritionalInformationisofferedattheCafeteriaOffice

on all food served.• Menuscanbefoundontheeducationconnectionat446-

4320 and the web site at www.gallipoliscityschools.k12.oh.us

Applications for Free/Reduced Meals:• Theprioryear’seligibilityisgoodforthefirst30daysof

school• Anewapplicationmust be completed andprocessed

every year• Applicationswillbesenthomewitheachstudentatthe

beginning of the school year• Applicationswillalsobeateachschoolbuilding

Prepayment of Meals/Viewing Child’s Meal Account:• Mealsmaybeprepaidincheckorcreditcard• Topaybycredit/debitcardorviewstudentsaccountyou

need to enroll Online:

Log onto www.gc.k12.oh.us, go to student’s school, then go to lunchbox account and follow directions. Access your child’s account by using your child’s school ID number.

For more information please contact Marsha Haner at 740-446-3214 at Gallia Academy Middle School.

Breakfast Program:Free breakfast for all studentsOffered at all schools in the cafeteria

Lunch Program:

Elementary SchoolsFree Students NO CHARGE Reduced Students .40 A DAYFull Payment 2.50

• Lunchincludesanentrée,grain,vegetable,fruitandmilkeach day

• Anyadditionalmilkmaybepurchasedfor.50each• Studentsarepermittedtochargeupto5meals• Alcarteitemsincludebakedchips,cerealbars,granola

bars, and chesses and crackers• A sandwich, fruit andmilk are offered after the fifth

charge is used• Parentswill receive an email or phone callwhen the

student has used their charges• ParentsareresponsibleforallchargedmealsunlessFood

Service Office has been notified that a parent requested that the student not be allowed to charge meals

Middle SchoolFree Students NO CHARGE Reduced Students .40 A DAYFull Payment 2.75

• Lunchincludesanentrée,agrain,vegetable, fruitandmilk each day

• Additionalmilkmaybepurchasedfor.50each• Alcarteitemsinclude,bakedchips,cerealbars,granola

bars, cheese and crackers, low-fat cookies, peanut butter crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

• Studentsarepermittedtocharge2lunches• Asandwich,fruitandmilkareofferedafterthesecond

charge is used• Parentswill receive an email or phone callwhen the

student has used their charges• ParentsareresponsibleforallchargedmealsunlessFood

Service Office has been notified that a parent requested that the student not be allowed to charge meals

Marsha Haner Cafeteria Supervisor

Good Nutrition Better Learning

THE EDUCATION CONNECTION Dial 446-4320 to Get Connected!Welcome to the Gallipolis City Schools Education Connection….For homework assignments, classroom activities and student activities, press .........................................................................1To report a student’s absence, press .....................................................2To access public events (by building), press ........................................3For information on the Gallipolis City School District, press .............4To access Private Voice Messaging, press .............................................5For lunch menu, press ..........................................................................6For help on using this system, press ....................................................0

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Fall Sports Schedule

Brent SimmsAthletic Director

2012-2013

VARSITY FOOTBALL8/23/13 Miegs 7:30 H 8/30/13 Athens 7:30 H9/6/13 Rock Hill 7:30 H9/13/13 Fairland 7:30 H9/20/13 Marietta 7:30 H9/27/13 Vinton County 7:30 A10/4/13 Belfry 7:30 A10/11/13 Portsmouth 7:30 A10/18/13 Warren 7:30 H10/25/13 Logan 7:30 H11/1/13 Jackson 7:30 A

JV FOOTBALL 8/31/13 Athens 11:30 A9/7/13 River Valley TBD A9/16/13 Jackson 5:30 H9/23/13 Marietta 5:30 A9/30/13 Logan 5:30 A10/21/13 Warren 5:30 A

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FRESHMAN FOOTBALL8/30/13 Athens 10:00 A9/5/13 Coal Grove 6:00 H10/3/13 Warren 5:30 H10/9/13 Jackson 5:30 A10/17/13 Logan 5:30 H10/24/13 Wheelersburg 5:30 A

8TH GRADE FOOTBALL 8/29/13 Point Pleasant 7:30 H 9/4/13 Athens 7:30 H9/12/13 Fairland 7:00 A9/19/13 Logan 7:00 A9/26/13 Minford 7:00 H10/2/13 Warren 7:00 A 10/10/13 Ironton 7:00 A10/17/13 Jackson 7:00 A10/29/13 Alexander 7:00 H

7TH GRADE FOOTBALL 8/29/13 Point Pleasant 5:30 H 9/4/13 Athens 6:00 H9/12/13 Fairland 5:00 A9/19/13 Logan 5:00 A9/26/13 Minford 5:00 H10/2/13 Warren 5:00 A 10/10/13 Ironton 5:00 A10/17/13 Jackson 5:00 A10/29/13 Alexander 5:00 H BOYS VARSITY GOLF 8/6/13 Warren 2:00 A8/7/13 Portsmouth 10:00 A8/8/13 SEOAL (Warren) 1:00 A8/12/13 Logan 9:00 A8/13/13 Portsmouth 10:00 H 8/15/13 SEOAL (Portsmouth) 9:00 A8/20/13 Logan/Wellston 4:30 H8/22/13 South Gallia/Jackson 4:00 H8/27/13 SEOAL (Logan) 4:00 A8/29/13 Jackson/Wellston 4:00 A9/3/13 Chesapeake 4:00 H9/5/13 SEOAL (GAHS) 4:00 H9/12/13 SEOAL (Jackson) 4:00 A9/17/13 River Valley/Southern 4:00 H9/24/13 Sectional 4:00 A10/2/13 District A10/11/13 State A

GAHS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL8/24/13 Morgan 10:00 A 8/24/13 Marietta 11:00 A8/26/13 Fairland 5:30 A8/27/13 Athens 6:00 H8/29/13 Warren 5:30 A9/3/13 Meigs 5:30 H9/5/13 Portsmouth 5:30 H9/5/13 Portsmouth 5:30 H9/5/13 Portsmouth 5:30 H9/7/13 Unioto Tourn A9/9/13 Logan 5:30 A9/11/13 Eastern 6:00 H9/16/13 Jackson 5:30 A9/19/13 Warren 5:30 H 9/23/13 River Valley 5:30 A 9/26/13 Logan 5:30 A9/30/13 Portsmouth 5:30 A10/3/13 Fairland 5:30 H10/7/13 River Valley 5:30 H10/10/13 Jackson 5:30 H

GAMS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL8/21/13 South Gallia 6:00 A8/26/13 Athens 5:30 H9/28/13 Alexander 6:00 A8/29/13 Jackson 5:30 H8/31/13 South Point 10:00 A9/3/13 Fairland 5:30 H9/4/13 Point Pleasant 6:00 A9/9/13 Logan 5:30 H9/11/13 Chillicothe 5:30 A9/18/13 South Gallia 5:30 H9/19/13 Logan 5:30 A 9/23/13 Alexander 5:30 H9/24/13 Fairland 5:30 A9/28/13 Southeastern 10:00 A9/30/13 Athens 6:00 A10/1/13 Point Pleasant 5:30 H10/2/13 Jackson 5:30 A

CO ED VARSITY SOCCER8/20/13 Point Pleasant 5:30 A8/27/13 OVCS 5:30 A8/29/13 Alexander 5:30 H9/5/13 Athens 5:30 A9/10/13 Warren 5:00 H 9/12/13 Logan 5:00 H9/17/13 Jackson 5:00 H9/19/13 Alexander 5:30 A9/24/13 South Point 5:30 A9/26/13 Athens 5:00 H9/28/13 OVCS 12:00 H10/1/13 Warren 5:00 A10/3/13 Logan 5:00 H10/5/13 Point Pleasant 5:30 H10/10/13 Jackson 5:30 A 10/12/13 Circleville (Rio Grand) 6:30 A

CO ED MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER 8/19/13 OVCS 5:00 H8/26/13 Alexander 5:30 H8/28/13 Jackson 5:30 A9/2/13 Point Pleasant 5:30 H9/4/13 Athens 6:00 H9/9/13 Logan 5:00 A9/11/13 Chillicothe 5:30 A9/19/13 OVCS 5:00 A9/23/13 Jackson 5:00 H9/25/13 Point Pleasant 6:30 A9/30/13 Logan 5:00 H10/9/13 Chillicothe 5:30 H10/10/13 Alexander 5:30 A10/14/13 Athens 5:00 A

CO ED VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY 8/17/13 Pre-season 5K A8/24/13 Golden Rocket Inv. 10:00 A8/31/13 Scenic Hills Lions Club 10:00 A9/3/13 Coaches Corner Inv. 4:30 H9/7/13 Dragons Run by the River 10:00 A9/14/13 Aaron Reed Memorial 9:30 A9/19/13 Jackson Co. Apple Fest. 4:30 A9/28/13 Piketon Inv. 9:00 A10/2/13 Spartan Inv. 4:30 A10/12/13 SEOAL (Warren) 11:00 A

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