Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) Mr. Jeff Bohl, Principal 15060 Helmer Rd S Battle Creek, MI 49015 Document Generated On February 12, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Description of the School 2 School's Purpose 6 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 9 Additional Information 10
Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning. <br><br> The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis. Page 1
Description of the School Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves? DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL is located in a suburban residential area in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan. It will serve over 1,350 students in the 2012-13 school year. consists of grades nine through twelve. AdvancEd, North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA) and the University of Michigan provide accreditation. Lakeview High School is currently accredited with AdvancEd and NCA's highest school improvement honors. has been accredited by AdvancEd and NCA since 1927. ENROLLMENT Enrollment is approximately 1350 with around 300 graduating class of 2013. Appoximately 25% of the population is comprised of students of minority ethnicity and 40% of the population is comprised of students who have either free or reduced lunch. FACULTY The High School staff is composed of 98 staff members, 73 being teachers. 81% of the teaching staff are at the master's degree level, with 100% being highly qualified under State of Michigan requirments for student achievement. COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY The counseling department at believes in providing the resources necessary to help every student achieve his/her academic and career goals. This is done by providing students with the guidance essential for dealing with matters of all kinds including personal, academic, social and family. CLASS OF 2012 CONTINUING EDUCATION 95% of graduates will attend some form of postsecondary education. 36% will be attending four-year institutions, 52% will be attending two-year institutions, 4% will be attending technical/trade schools, and 3% will be entering the military. 2012 graduates earned a combined total of $1.5 million in scholarships. It should be noted that the increase in percentage of students attending a two-year institution can be attributed to the implementation of the Legacy Scholarship Program which provides graduates with two free years of tuition at Kellogg Community College. SPECIAL PROGRAM Students of have the opportunity to pursue their educational interests through the following programs: Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center (BCAMSC) Eligible candidates for the BCAMSC are identified in eighth grade. The BCAMSC provides services directly to secondary students who are talented and motivated to study mathematics and science in great depth and acceleration. Students attend the BCAMSC half of each school day for mathematics, science, and computer education and spend the remainder of the day at their home school for other course work. Page 2
Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC) CACC integrates academic knowledge with technical skills, providing well-rounded educational opportunities for any student serviced by the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Currently, the CACC offers 18 programs following the Michigan Career Pathways model. While attending the CACC, students may earn college credits through dual enrollment or articulation. The programs are diverse ranging from Health Sciences and Human Services to Arts and Communications and Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology. DUAL ENROLLMENT Students eligible for dual enrollment are those who are in grade 10, 11 or 12, are enrolled in at least 1 high school course and have achieved a qualifying score on at least one of the following assessments: PLAN, ACT, PSAT or Michigan Merit Exam. The student may take any course if they received an endorsement in that area. Students are able to take courses in areas for which there is no endorsement (for example, psychology) by completing all sections of any of the above stated assessments. The vast majority of Lakeview students dual enroll with Kellogg Community College or Western Michigan University. SCHOOL OF DESIGNING ARTS (SDA) Seniors may attend the SDA for half of the school day. Students attend Tuesday through Saturday. Upon graduation from high school, students may continue at the SDA for one more year to complete the certification program as a licensed beautician. MICHIGAN VIRTUAL SCHOOL (MVS) As a supplement to other curricular options, students are able to take virtual courses through Michigan Virtual School, an online vendor who offers courses in both core and non-core areas. Courses taken through MVS are subject to the standard LHS grading scale and AP weighting system, if applicable. MVS courses may be taken either in place of or in addition to a student's typical course load. GPA Class Ranking A+, A, A- = 4.0 B+, B, B- = 3.0 C+, C, C- = 2.0 D+, D, D- = 1.0 AP Grading Scale* A+, A, A- = 5.0 B+, B, B- = 4.0 C+, C, C- = 3.0 D+, D, D- = 2.0 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM offers the following Advanced Placement courses: AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP English Language & Composition Page 3
AP US Government & Politics AP Macroeconomics AP Music Theory AP Physics AP Psychology AP Statistics AP United States History AP World History Lakeview students also take AP tests in the following subjects: French, Japanese, Spanish Advanced course offerings are subject to enrollment and may not be offered every year. SCHOOL SCHEDULE The student school year includes two semesters of approximately eighteen weeks. Each day is divided into four ninety-minute periods. All classes meet five times per week. As a result, students receive a year's worth of instruction in one semester. Students are scheduled for eight classes per year. Students attend four classes first semester and the other four classes second semester. Students will receive a full credit for each class successfully completed. GRADING SYSTEM A = 93-100% A- = 90-92% B+ = 87-89% B = 83-86% B- = 80-82% C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% D+ = 67-69% D = 63-66% D- = 60-62% *AP grading scale implemented for the first time at the start of the 2012-2013 school year. COMMUNITY/BUSINESS CONNECTIONS There have been many community and business connections with our Nationally known DECA program as well as oversees online learning within our curriculum. NEW HONOR LEVEL SYSTEM AND ATTENDANCE POLICY Our new Honor Level System has created partnerships with the community and brought in thousands of dollars for incentive programs as well as increased student attendance from 87% in 2011-12 to 96% in 2012-13, Because of the Honor Level System discipline has decreased 60%. CHALLENGES Page 4
It will be a challenge to increase student acheivement within the core for all students, especially those students who are in the subgroups of low social economic and special education populations. Page 5
School's Purpose Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. FOCUS: Develop critical, reflective learners who make connections beyond the classroom VISION: "The High School of Choice in Southwest Michigan" MISSION: "To promote meaningful learning in a safe environment in order to develop knowledgeable, healthy, socially responsible citizens in our global society" Big Picture Version: Board of Education Purpose Statement (as established by the Board of Education) District Vision Statement (as established by the superintendent) LHS Mission Statement (as established by the LHS Staff) LHS Vision Statement (as established by the principal) Strategy Support Specific Details Version: Board of Education Purpose Statement The purpose of the Lakeview School District Board of Education is to represent the public's interest in providing educational programs in a safe learning environment that develop knowledgeable, healthy, socially responsible citizens in the global community. District Vision Statement The Lakeview School District is a world-class educational organization that embraces the feeling of unity. LHS Mission Statement The mission of is to promote meaningful learning in a safe environment in order to develop knowledgeable, healthy, socially responsible citizens in our global society. LHS Vision Statement - The high school of choice in Southwest Michigan. Strategy - Increasing student achievement through the use of the teaching and learning cycle as defined by CIA and ACW - Promoting understanding of diversity, global issues, and personal health and well-being - Building career awareness through education and experiences Support When I do quality work, I enable others to do quality work Page 6
Meeting needs while maintaining standards EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS "Spartan Code" Be Reasonable, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Productive OTHER PROGRAMS TO HELP STUDENTS Programs To Help Students Counselor's Contact with students about college access and information Teachers After school help, mentorship with all students, before, during lunch & after school Graduation Coach Works with 25-30 students daily with grades, assignments & organization After/Before School Academic Support Program Assistant Principals Meet with higher achieving students. Meet with lower achieving students (10) Meeting with students with excessive absences and disciplinary issues Principal Meets with students/teachers who are above 10% failure rate in any one of their classes Support Staff Assistant Principal Secretaries call home on a daily basis regarding absences. Attendance letters are sent to parents every 4, 7 and 10 absences Superintendent Meets with Assistant Principals and credit deficient students. Establishes a plan for graduation Letters Letters are sent home regarding credit deficient students with options for credit recovery or other programs 5th Block Credit recovery for students who are credit deficient Summer School Credit recovery for students who are credit deficient MiVHS (Michigan Virtual High School) Credit recovery for students who are credit deficient Grade Reports Weekly report of student grades sent to teachers Truancy Reports Report of students who are not attending NHS tutoring (National Honor Society) Students tutoring struggling students Parents Working with parents regarding expectations (PTSA & Parent Forum groups) Legacy Scholars Starting with the class of 2012 (Current Juniors), students are able to earn post secondary funds to continue their education Advocates Program Educational opportunity for students on long term suspension to continue course work Page 7
Advanced Students Students at this level take Advanced Placement courses, Math & Science Center, Dual enrollment, MiVHS online courses Page 8
Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. SCHOOL'S NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS: Over the past three years, the vast majority of students receiving any discipline has decreased by 60% Over the past three years, students who receive free/reduced lunch has increased dramatically Over the past three years, student attendance has increased dramatically from 87% to 96% AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE NEXT THREE YEARS Improve performance for students who are in special eduation, low social economic status or African American Increase the number of students in these three subgroups who are in the National Honor Society Continue to change the culture of the building to a more businesslike atmosphere Page 9
Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. COMMUNITY CHANGE The number of students and families living in the Battle Creek Community has decreased over the past few years, which in turn has decreased the population of students attending the Lakeveiw School District. The Lakeview School District is still the school district of choice in Calhoun County. Changes in the community to a lower social economic status has significantly affected the success of all of our students. Page 10