PROFILE - Crestwood Local Schools

A successful school district places a high degree of importance on ensuring that all children have
the opportunity to reach their full potential inside and outside of the classroom. This profile helps
characterize the overall educational value of the Crestwood Local Schools in areas that matter most
in our community.
Quality
2014-15
PROFILE
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e are pleased to present you with the 2014-15 Quality Profile for the
Crestwood Local School District. The Quality Profile helps characterize the
overall educational value of public education beyond standardized testing.
The content included is based on the following categories: Academics, Arts, Parent &
Community Involvement, Student Leadership & Activities, Staff Leadership, Student
Services, and Fiscal Stewardship. The Quality Profile is a true indicator of the outstanding
experiences that are offered to families in the district.
The Crestwood Local School District is committed to working with each and every student
to reach their maximum potential. We know that this is achieved by providing a rigorous
and comprehensive academic experience where kids come first, balanced with a variety
of extra-curricular and athletic programs. We work with our staff, students, families,
and partners to ensure that every Crestwood student will have a positive educational
experience, one that is cultivated by partnerships and collaborations fostered to ensure
student success and engagement.
The Quality Profile is a companion report to the State of Ohio’s Local Report Card. It offers
additional accountability measures that better defines what a high-quality school district
looks like and a deeper understanding of the educational experiences that are offered to all
students. This Quality Profile is designed to offer a look inside our school district, provide
information on accomplishments, involvement, and partnerships. Parents, taxpayers,
residents are clear in their message and what they value – provide a well-rounded
education for all and set high standards for academic achievement. We make every effort
to meet these expectations by providing programs and services that will support students
in being highly successful academically, strong leaders, community oriented, and excel
athletically.
The Quality Profile is published by school districts across Ohio. This report is supported by
the Alliance for High Quality Education, an education consortium that works to improve
educational opportunities for students and represent districts on matters of educational
policy and funding.
As you read this Quality Profile, you will see the accomplishments of our students and staff.
It is our hope that the Quality Profile will further demonstrate the value of a K-12 education
in the Crestwood Local School District. We hope you find this report to be informative
and provide you with a clearer picture of the high quality programming Crestwood Local
School District offers to our students.
David Toth
Superintendent
Academics
Our district’s academic
program provides
opportunities for all
students to reach
their full potential.
U.S News and World Report
ranked Crestwood High School
in the
35% AP® participation rate
Top 16%
in the State of Ohio
at Crestwood High School.
and
Top 21%
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There are rigorous course offerings with over 19% of
Crestwood High School students taking one or more
of the eight Advanced Placement® Courses or Honors
Courses offered. Crestwood High School students earned
421 hours of college credit while still in high school.
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Crestwood High School students are eligible to take
engineering courses in Project Lead the Way.
nationally.
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The Crestwood Local School District is dedicated to
providing all-day tuition free kindergarten to all children to
help them build a strong educational foundation.
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Crestwood Middle School offers four courses for high school
credit: Honors Algebra, Honors Geometry, French 1, and
Spanish 1.
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Career and Technical skills leading to graduation, higher
education and or employment are available through
Maplewood Career Center.
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The Crestwood Local School District recognizes the
importance and impact technology has on student learning
and achievement. The District provides close to 1,300
computer devices for academic instruction to ensure 21st
century learning skills.
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Crestwood Middle School students were finalists in the
Portage County Spelling Bee.
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Students at Crestwood Middle School and Crestwood High
School have the opportunity to participate in ‘Bring Your
Own Device’ to school allowing them to focus on learning
while using their own technology.
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The Class of 2015 received over $500,000 in scholarships.
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Six teams of Crestwood Middle School students qualified for
the regional Power of the Pen competition with one team
advancing as a state finalist.
SCORES
English20.9
Mathematics21.0
Reading23.0
Science22.4
Composite22.0
99.3% of
3rd grade students
met the 3rd grade reading guarantee.
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Arts
Participation in performing and
visual arts inspires students’
creativity, problem-solving and
critical thinking skills.
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Each school building offers students opportunities to
participate in Art and Music classes.
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Crestwood Middle School offers students the opportunity
to participate in Band, Choir, General Music, Jazz Band, and
Girls’ Choir.
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Crestwood Intermediate School offers students the
opportunity to participate in Beginning Band with In-School
and After School Programs and 5th grade Choir.
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Crestwood High School AP Art Program was rated in the top
1% in the nation.
130
Crestwood Middle School
Crestwood High School senior
art students
received over
$300,000
in college scholarships.
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Music is an important part in our students’ education.
Crestwood High School offers a wide range of
opportunities including: Band, Scarlet Guard Marching
Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, AP Music Theory,
Jazz Band, Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers.
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Crestwood High School students received honorable
mention for recognition in solo musicality at the
Lakeland Community College Jazz Festival.
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A Crestwood High School student was the scholarship
recipient from Berklee College of Music.
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A Crestwood High School student was accepted into the
jazz intensive summer program at Tri-C as a paid intern.
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High School Drama Club presented a fall play and a
spring musical to display their creative talents.
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Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
of 2015: Crestwood High School Art students achieved
Four Gold Keys, Six Silver Keys, and Twelve Honorable
Mentions awards for their accomplished works of art.
students
participated in Band.
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Crestwood students participated in a variety of Art
competitions: Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, The
National Scholastic Art Competition, The Portage County Art
Show, and the Crestwood High School Student Art Show.
•7th and 8th grade Choir students participated in a nonadjudicated performance and received a rating of II.
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Crestwood Middle School students participated in OMEA
competition receiving a rating of III.
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Crestwood High School students have the opportunity to
take twelve different Art courses.
109 Crestwood Middle School
students participated in Choir.
32 Crestwood Intermediate School
students participated in Choir.
100 Crestwood High School students
participated in Band and Choir.
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Parent and Community Involvement
Educational experiences are
enhanced by partnerships between
the school district and community.
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The Crestwood Local School District receives support from
many community organizations and businesses, as well as
Crestwood Primary School PTO, Crestwood Intermediate
School PTO, Crestwood Middle School PTO, Crestwood All
Sports Booster Club, and Band Boosters.
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Students across the District held Veterans’ recognition
ceremonies to celebrate the significant impact they have
made and to show their appreciation for their service.
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Students in the Crestwood Local School District are
community-minded. During the 2014-15 school year, a
variety of charitable collections took place including food
drives, eyeglass donations, Giving Tree, book donations,
“Stuff the Bus”, and raising funds for 4C’s food pantry.
Crestwood High School students
participated in the
American Legion
writing contest.
Students at Crestwood Primary and Intermediate Schools
participated in: Walk A Thon, Father Daughter Dance, and
Mother Son Bowling Night all in partnership with local
organizations.
Student Leadership & Activities
A well-rounded education
includes a wide variety of
opportunities.
The Crestwood Local School District student activities include a
wide variety of athletic and extra-curricular programs that foster
fun, learning, and team building.
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Crestwood Primary School students have the opportunity
to participate in: Good News Club, Destination Imagination,
Hiram College After School Literacy Club, and PTO Zoo Club.
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Crestwood Intermediate School students have the
opportunity to participate in: Good News Club, Just Say No
Club, Drama Club, Picture Pals, Girls’ Basketball, Destination
Imagination, Band, and Choir.
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Crestwood students participate in a variety of academic
course travel; 8th grade students traveled to Washington D.C.
and High School French students traveled to France.
40%
Over
of students in grades 4-8
participate in a student activity.
78%
of students in grades 9-12
participate in a student activity.
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Crestwood Middle School students have the opportunity
to participate in: 8th grade Middle Honor Society, Power
of the Pen, Leadership, Polar Bear Running Club, Striving
Artist Club, Talent Show, Friends of Rachel Club, Girls’
Choir, Jazz Band, Spelling Bee, Intramural Volleyball
and Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Cross Country,
Wrestling, Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Strength and
Conditioning, and Ski Club.
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Crestwood High School is a member of the Ohio High
School Athletic Association, the Portage Trail Conference
County Division, and offers 22 interscholastic sports and
a total of 40 different teams at all levels...varsity, junior
varsity, and freshman. All emphasize the importance
of team work, skill-building and growth, leadership,
competition, and the development of interpersonal
relationships between athletes, coaches, and competitors.
The Red Devils have won eight Portage Trail
Conference Championships including: boys’ and girls’
cross country, football, volleyball, wrestling, girls’ bowling,
and girls’ soccer.
The Varsity Volleyball team was OHSAA Division II
District Runner-Up this fall.
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Student Services
A variety of services provide
options to ensure all students
receive individualized instruction,
enrichment and support.
In addition to regular education services, Crestwood Local
School District offers identification and services to students who
are gifted, have special needs, and English as a second language.
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Gifted services adjust the pace of instruction to the student’s
capabilities to provide an appropriate level of instruction.
9% of ouris identified
total student population
as gifted.
12%
of our total student population
is identified as Students with Disabilities.
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The Crestwood Local School District provides services to
students with 504 plans. The purpose of a 504 plan is to
provide instructional accommodations to assist students
with disabilities in the general education curriculum.
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Special Education is a specially designed instruction that
equalizes the opportunity for students to be successful
both academically and behaviorally in their least
restrictive environment.
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English Language Learners (ELL) program helps
students overcome cultural and language challenges.
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The Crestwood Local School District offers nursing
services at all four of our buildings.
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One Crestwood educator was selected as the GCCTM
Outstanding Math Educator for 2014 and OCTM
Outstanding Educator for 2015.
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Crestwood Local School District has 23 trained
teacher mentors.
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23 Crestwood teachers participated in the Kent
Education Excellence Partnership (KEEP) Academy.
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2 Crestwood teachers hold National Board Certification
Staff Leadership
Student growth and
achievement are
facilitated by high
quality staff members.
Crestwood Teachers
Average
15
Years of Experience
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Fiscal Stewardship
Financial responsibility ensures that the majority
of funding is spent on classroom instruction.
Local School District by the Auditor of State.
Other examples of shared services include:
8,903
9,000
Expenditure
per Pupil
FY14 CUPP Report
8,725
8,320
8,000
7,791
7,762
The Crestwood Local School District has a shared
services agreement with Mantua Village for a School
Resource Officer.
2014-15 REVENUE
SOUTHEAST
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RAVENNA
The District is a member of Power for Schools generating
costs savings for electricity purchases.
6,000
STREETSBORO
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7,482
Each year the District is required to report financial information to the Ohio Department of Education – serving as a
benchmark of the District’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. It is the cost to educate each student. According to the
Ohio Department of Education FY14 CUPP Report, Crestwood
Local Schools spends $9,050 per pupil. This is below the state
average and comparable to our neighboring school districts.
2014-15 EXPENDITURES
$20,302,770
Local
Property
Taxes
32%
52%
9,608
CRESTWOOD
Crestwood Local School District participates in the Ohio
Schools Council Cooperative Purchasing Program for
natural gas purchases.
State
Foundation
9,916
AURORA
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5%
11,790
7,000
The District has a shared service agreement for the Food
Service Director with the Ravenna City School District.
State
Rollback
Exemption
12,000
10,000
The Crestwood Local School District
participates in the Portage Area Schools
Consortium for health insurance. The
consortium utilizes its larger number of covered participants,
along with its low administrative costs to keep healthcare
costs lower than what the district could achieve on its own.
Total General Fund Revenue
Hiram College Grants FY 2015
$ 5,000
Project Lead the Way Grant FY 2015
$ 10,000
Crestwood Health and Wellness Grant $ 950,000
EPA Grants for Clean Emissions
$ 21,000
11,000
Shared Services provide
cost savings... Lowering Costs
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ROOTSTOWN
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting was awarded to the Crestwood
The district actively worked to secure grants to provide
funding alternatives for academic and wellness programing.
JAMES A. GARFIELD
Crestwood Local School District through prudent sound
decisions coupled with continuous monitoring has had no
deficit spending.
WINDHAM
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No deficit spending: For the past two years, the
KENT
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Total Operating Expenditures
Equipment
11%
Other
Expenditures
1%
Materials &
Supplies
4%
Other
Local
Revenue
$19,646,821
Purchased
Services
Salaries &
Wages
56%
3%
Retirement
Benefits
23%
13%
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Board of Education
David Becker, President
Debra Soltisz, Vice President
Bonnie Lovejoy
Todd Monroe
Karen Schulz
Superintendent
David Toth
330.357.8206
Treasurer
Jill Rowe
330.357.8206
Crestwood Local School District Directory
Crestwood High School...................................... 330.357.8205
Crestwood Middle School..................................... 330.357.8204
Crestwood Intermediate School........................... 330.357.8203
Crestwood Primary School................................... 330.357.8202
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