Lenawee County Education Facts and Points of Pride
Quick Facts
The Lenawee Co. graduation rate has been above that of the State of Michigan for the last three years (2007 – 2009) Lenawee Co = 81.28% and the State of MI. = 75.23%
From 2007 through 2009, Lenawee Co. 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade MEAP scores in Math and Reading have been above the State of MI. average. 5th - 6th grade and 8th – 9th grade science and social studies MEAP scores have been above the State of Michigan average.
Increased response to intervention has resulted in our County Special Education incident rate going from 18.14% in 2006 to 14.75% in 2009.
Copy of Lenawee United Way's Presentation to the Education Committee 3-15-12
Programs
Early Head Start and Head Start
• Children birth – 5 years old and their families
• Under Adrian Public Schools with locations throughout Lenawee County
• Positive long-term effects on grade retention, special education and high school graduation rates.
• Substantial increases in word knowledge, letter recognition, math skills and writing skills.
• Higher cognitive development, socio-emotional development and parent involvement.
Young Children Services
Research suggests that by age four, 90% of a child’s brain is developed laying the
foundation for learning success. Starting at birth, a child’s brain develops in response to what happens around him or her. The Lenawee Intermediate School District’s Young Children Services is a variety of unified and coordinated focused programs and services for children birth to five and their families. LISD Young Children Service staff’s role is to work with the child, their family, and community preschools and childcare providers to support and encourage each child’s development in the area of language and communication, motor and social emotional growth. Additionally, LISD Young Children Services staff provide services to those elementary age children with severe impairments. 400 children were screened this past school year. https://webapps.lisd.us/sites/ycs
Montessori Education
Lenawee County is home to the Montessori Children's House - accredited by the
American Montessori Society. They are one of only two programs in Michigan and
part of an elite 10 percent of Montessori schools nationally, to have earned this prestigious
recognition. Montessori Children’s House is located at St. Joseph’s Academy which is a K-4th grade private Catholic School. www.sjaschool.org
Communities in Schools of Lenawee www.cislenawee.org
CIS is committed to creating a community where young people feel valued and are successful. CIS works to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS uses an evidence-based model of providing a comprehensive range of community-based interventions that can help each student reach his or her potential. A school-based coordinator is positioned inside partner schools. In this pivotal role, the coordinator works with school staff to identify students at risk of not graduating. He or she also addresses school and student needs and establishes relationships with local business partners, social service agencies, and parent and volunteer organizations to provide the necessary resources.
CIS Coordinators work with a number of students individually to meet their identified goals, and have facilitated the provision of counseling, dental services, substance abuse treatment referrals, diversity, and anti-bullying training; suicide prevention workshops, MEAP parent workshops; math camps, tutoring, service projects, after-school programs, summer programs, mentoring and tutoring, among many other activities to help students focus on their learning.
In the last school year, CIS and its 364 community partners facilitated more than $266,826 worth of supportive services in 15 buildings in 7 districts. Over 270 volunteers delivered 5,589 hours of service impacting 2,468 students and 211 parents. The cost for all of the services offered by CIS was under $43.00 per student.
Additional CIS initiatives making a difference include:
• Youth Asset Development: Promotion of the importance of building Youth Assets throughout the county.
• Lunch Buddies: Adult mentors offer friendship and support to at-risk students.
• Lenawee County Anti-Bullying Task Force: Community members work to reduce bullying by educating the community about the effects of bullying on student achievement.
• Voices for Change (VFC): Middle and High School students are empowered to have a voice in their school and community and work to affect positive change.
• Lenawee Urban Exchange – A county-wide clothing closet developed and managed by students for at-risk students to receive clothing anonymously.
In October, 2011 Communities In Schools of Lenawee was among the first in the nation to receive National accreditation among the nearly 200 local affiliates that comprise the CIS network in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Project Lead the Way
All Lenawee County middle schools and some high schools are offering “Project Lead the Way” (PLTW), a program designed to help students become interested in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math). PLTW provides a flexible curriculum taught by instructors with extensive training. This program is a launching pad for college and professional careers and has been shown to boost overall academic performance. The Lenawee Intermediate School District offers STEM Career Exploration Summer Camps to 2nd through 8th grade students . 4th – 8th graders can participate in Winter Saturday Career Camps. www.pltw.org.
The Jackson Community College/Lenawee Intermediate School District Academy
A Regional Middle College is a collaborative educational venture of Jackson Community College, Lenawee Intermediate School District, and the 12 public school districts of Lenawee County. The school has been designed to deliver "intensive care" education to students who possess academic potential but are at risk of dropping out before the successful completion of high school. Students have the opportunity to complete a two-year associate's degree at no cost to the student or family by participating in a five year experience at JCC/LISD Academy.
https://webapps.lisd.us/sites/JCCLISDACADEMy/Pages/Welcome.aspx
International Baccalaureate Diploma & Certification Programmes
The IB diploma curriculum is an extremely rigorous course of study utilizing an international curriculum, and students must be self-motivated and disciplined in their approach. Final exams and certain projects are sent to IB examiners in different parts of the world. Assessments are scored on rigorous international standards, and the IB diploma provides entry into university systems around the world. This program is offered at Adrian Public Schools with a Middle Years program beginning in grade seven. The Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center offers International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC). The Center is part of a two-year pilot program offering this opportunity to students who are enrolled in specific CTE programs. www.theadrianmaples.com & www.lisd.us.
Earning College Credit in High School
All high schools and the LISD Tech Center have articulation (free college credit) agreements with colleges and universities for students who enroll in college courses. The range is from 3 to 50 free credits which translates to $414. to $21,645 in savings depending on how many courses students enroll inn and complete.
Pre-K through 12
Addison Community Schools www.addisonschools.org
• Along with K-12 Curriculum aligned with Michigan State benchmarks and standards, there are AP classes in all four core subject areas with dual enrollment and credit recovery options.
• Strong K-12 Fine Arts program and 7-12 Athletic programs
• 1:1.6 computer to student ratio.
Adrian Public Schools www.theadrianmaples.com
• International Baccalaureate Program of Study – IB Diploma & Middle Years Programs (7-12)
• Performing Arts Center and Fine Arts Director making for a K-12 fine arts experience for every student
• Partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee
Blissfield Community Schools www.blissfieldschools.us
• AdvancED District Accreditation.
• EdYES! letter grade of "A" during the 2009-10 academic year for each school.
• Blissfield Middle School received a 2009 Education Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Britton-Deerfield Schools http://www.bdschools.us/
Britton:
• Successful Kids Involved People (S.K.I.P.) – reading and math program. Mentors work one on one with a student in grades K-5, who needs help in reading or math.
• Lenawee Intermediate School District – Lenawee’s CHILD a parent, child educator partnership.
• Dual Enrollment at either Monroe Community College, Jackson Community College, Washtenaw Community College, Siena Heights University or Adrian College.
Deerfield:
• Pre-school in the Deerfield building in January 2011, serving children ages 3 years old and 4 years old.
• Through a gift from Walter and Leota McNeil, a memorial scholarship for Deerfield seniors has been initiated, the elementary playground redeveloped and updated Middle School textbooks were purchased.
• A reading promotion with the Toledo Mud Hens helps with achievement.
Clinton Community Schools clinton.k12.mi.us
• No programs or staff cuts or increasing class sizes prior to or during the 2011-12 school year
• More than 200 students have selected Clinton Community Schools as his/her “School of Choice”
• Consistently high MEAP and ACT scores.
Hudson Area Schools www.hudson.k12.mi.us
• Third grade math 100 percent proficient; all schools meet AYP.
• First “green” district in the county. Recently installed wind turbine and solar panels for ongoing elementary energy project.
• Competitive and highly successful extra-curricular academic and athletic activities.
Madison School District www.madisonk12.us
• Fastest growing school district in Lenawee County with more than 700 schools of choice students, wile still maintaining small class sizes. Family atmosphere were students can grow and progress as they move through their school years without changing buildings.
• Recognized by the Mich. Dept. of Education as a “Beating the Odds” school building because of student academic achievement.
• 21st Century technology with 60 percent of classrooms constructed since 1994.
Morenci Area Schools www.morenci.k12.mi.us
• District MEAP and MME scores that are consistently at or above state levels.
• Excellent well-kept facilities that meet the needs of today’s learners.
• Caring supportive community and staff.
Onsted Community Schools www.onsted.k12.mi.us
• Caring and committed staff and community dedicated to its students.
• Unique learning opportunities for all students ranging from Advanced Placement, Online Learning Lab and Special Needs.
• Wide variety of extra-curricular activities including athletics, music, art, leadership and community service at all levels, Pre-K through 12.
Sand Creek Community Schools www.sc-aggies.us
• One out of three Sand Creek School students is School of Choice
• K-12 curriculum includes a licensed 4-year-old program, K-8 literacy intervention, K-12 art and music programs, K-12 agriculture with an FFA Chapter, high school CAD and industrial arts program.
• Many and varied extra curricular academic and athletic opportunities with numerous student trip opportunities.
Tecumseh Public Schools www.tps.k12.mi.us.
• Has the highest Michigan Education Assessment Test scores in Lenawee County and the highest average composite ACT scores among Lenawee County public schools in 2010 at 20.6.
• All bands and orchestras at Tecumseh Public Schools, 7th grade through high school, scored #1 Ratings at Districts. Choir and visual arts students received state honors as well.
• Consistently ranked in the top 10 of all Class B schools in athletics.
Lenawee Christian School www.lenawee.org
• Private K-12 option in Lenawee County
• Professional learning community
• Technology for all students
• 90-percent attend college.
Higher Education Institutions
Lenawee County is unique in that it has three institutions of higher learning which thrive in the rural setting of the county.
Adrian College www.adrian.edu
Adrian College was founded in 1859. It is a private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to The United Methodist Church. It is a traditional four-year, residential college that focuses completely on undergraduate education. Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Facilities: Twenty-one buildings including residence halls that feature voicemail, wireless internet and cable TV access in all student rooms; a 24-hour student center; a planetarium; an observatory; the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center; and Shipman Library. The student to computer ratio is 8 to 1. Enrollment: 1,600
Siena Heights University www.sienaheights.edu
With a proven track record of educating working adult students for more than 35 years, Siena Heights University can be an educational resource for your business. A Catholic university founded in the Dominican tradition, Siena Heights offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degree programs, as well as daytime, night and weekend class options. Siena Heights also has a robust internship program, as well as a proactive Career Services Office. Although headquartered in Adrian, Mich., Siena Heights also has degree completion centers in Southfield, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Battle Creek, Lansing, Jackson and Online. Siena Heights is ready to advance the careers of your employees. Let Siena Heights work for you!
Jackson Community College www.jccmi.edu
JCC is located adjacent to the Lenawee Intermediate School District TECH Center campus and features the latest in technology, expanded classroom spaces, state-of-the-art science wing, full-service bookstore and a bistro. These features and more have allowed JCC @ LISD TECH to expand its course offerings in an attractive, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. Students can complete an associate degree, certificate or get a great start toward a bachelor's degree. JCC is a recognized leader in education, with classes offered at a convenient time, caring faculty, and the convenience of on-site registration, advising, financial aid, and scheduling of classes.
The Lenawee Co. graduation rate has been above that of the State of Michigan for the last three years (2007 – 2009) Lenawee Co = 81.28% and the State of MI. = 75.23%
From 2007 through 2009, Lenawee Co. 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade MEAP scores in Math and Reading have been above the State of MI. average. 5th - 6th grade and 8th – 9th grade science and social studies MEAP scores have been above the State of Michigan average.
Increased response to intervention has resulted in our County Special Education incident rate going from 18.14% in 2006 to 14.75% in 2009.
Copy of Lenawee United Way's Presentation to the Education Committee 3-15-12
Programs
Early Head Start and Head Start
• Children birth – 5 years old and their families
• Under Adrian Public Schools with locations throughout Lenawee County
• Positive long-term effects on grade retention, special education and high school graduation rates.
• Substantial increases in word knowledge, letter recognition, math skills and writing skills.
• Higher cognitive development, socio-emotional development and parent involvement.
Young Children Services
Research suggests that by age four, 90% of a child’s brain is developed laying the
foundation for learning success. Starting at birth, a child’s brain develops in response to what happens around him or her. The Lenawee Intermediate School District’s Young Children Services is a variety of unified and coordinated focused programs and services for children birth to five and their families. LISD Young Children Service staff’s role is to work with the child, their family, and community preschools and childcare providers to support and encourage each child’s development in the area of language and communication, motor and social emotional growth. Additionally, LISD Young Children Services staff provide services to those elementary age children with severe impairments. 400 children were screened this past school year. https://webapps.lisd.us/sites/ycs
Montessori Education
Lenawee County is home to the Montessori Children's House - accredited by the
American Montessori Society. They are one of only two programs in Michigan and
part of an elite 10 percent of Montessori schools nationally, to have earned this prestigious
recognition. Montessori Children’s House is located at St. Joseph’s Academy which is a K-4th grade private Catholic School. www.sjaschool.org
Communities in Schools of Lenawee www.cislenawee.org
CIS is committed to creating a community where young people feel valued and are successful. CIS works to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS uses an evidence-based model of providing a comprehensive range of community-based interventions that can help each student reach his or her potential. A school-based coordinator is positioned inside partner schools. In this pivotal role, the coordinator works with school staff to identify students at risk of not graduating. He or she also addresses school and student needs and establishes relationships with local business partners, social service agencies, and parent and volunteer organizations to provide the necessary resources.
CIS Coordinators work with a number of students individually to meet their identified goals, and have facilitated the provision of counseling, dental services, substance abuse treatment referrals, diversity, and anti-bullying training; suicide prevention workshops, MEAP parent workshops; math camps, tutoring, service projects, after-school programs, summer programs, mentoring and tutoring, among many other activities to help students focus on their learning.
In the last school year, CIS and its 364 community partners facilitated more than $266,826 worth of supportive services in 15 buildings in 7 districts. Over 270 volunteers delivered 5,589 hours of service impacting 2,468 students and 211 parents. The cost for all of the services offered by CIS was under $43.00 per student.
Additional CIS initiatives making a difference include:
• Youth Asset Development: Promotion of the importance of building Youth Assets throughout the county.
• Lunch Buddies: Adult mentors offer friendship and support to at-risk students.
• Lenawee County Anti-Bullying Task Force: Community members work to reduce bullying by educating the community about the effects of bullying on student achievement.
• Voices for Change (VFC): Middle and High School students are empowered to have a voice in their school and community and work to affect positive change.
• Lenawee Urban Exchange – A county-wide clothing closet developed and managed by students for at-risk students to receive clothing anonymously.
In October, 2011 Communities In Schools of Lenawee was among the first in the nation to receive National accreditation among the nearly 200 local affiliates that comprise the CIS network in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Project Lead the Way
All Lenawee County middle schools and some high schools are offering “Project Lead the Way” (PLTW), a program designed to help students become interested in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math). PLTW provides a flexible curriculum taught by instructors with extensive training. This program is a launching pad for college and professional careers and has been shown to boost overall academic performance. The Lenawee Intermediate School District offers STEM Career Exploration Summer Camps to 2nd through 8th grade students . 4th – 8th graders can participate in Winter Saturday Career Camps. www.pltw.org.
The Jackson Community College/Lenawee Intermediate School District Academy
A Regional Middle College is a collaborative educational venture of Jackson Community College, Lenawee Intermediate School District, and the 12 public school districts of Lenawee County. The school has been designed to deliver "intensive care" education to students who possess academic potential but are at risk of dropping out before the successful completion of high school. Students have the opportunity to complete a two-year associate's degree at no cost to the student or family by participating in a five year experience at JCC/LISD Academy.
https://webapps.lisd.us/sites/JCCLISDACADEMy/Pages/Welcome.aspx
International Baccalaureate Diploma & Certification Programmes
The IB diploma curriculum is an extremely rigorous course of study utilizing an international curriculum, and students must be self-motivated and disciplined in their approach. Final exams and certain projects are sent to IB examiners in different parts of the world. Assessments are scored on rigorous international standards, and the IB diploma provides entry into university systems around the world. This program is offered at Adrian Public Schools with a Middle Years program beginning in grade seven. The Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center offers International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC). The Center is part of a two-year pilot program offering this opportunity to students who are enrolled in specific CTE programs. www.theadrianmaples.com & www.lisd.us.
Earning College Credit in High School
All high schools and the LISD Tech Center have articulation (free college credit) agreements with colleges and universities for students who enroll in college courses. The range is from 3 to 50 free credits which translates to $414. to $21,645 in savings depending on how many courses students enroll inn and complete.
Pre-K through 12
Addison Community Schools www.addisonschools.org
• Along with K-12 Curriculum aligned with Michigan State benchmarks and standards, there are AP classes in all four core subject areas with dual enrollment and credit recovery options.
• Strong K-12 Fine Arts program and 7-12 Athletic programs
• 1:1.6 computer to student ratio.
Adrian Public Schools www.theadrianmaples.com
• International Baccalaureate Program of Study – IB Diploma & Middle Years Programs (7-12)
• Performing Arts Center and Fine Arts Director making for a K-12 fine arts experience for every student
• Partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee
Blissfield Community Schools www.blissfieldschools.us
• AdvancED District Accreditation.
• EdYES! letter grade of "A" during the 2009-10 academic year for each school.
• Blissfield Middle School received a 2009 Education Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Britton-Deerfield Schools http://www.bdschools.us/
Britton:
• Successful Kids Involved People (S.K.I.P.) – reading and math program. Mentors work one on one with a student in grades K-5, who needs help in reading or math.
• Lenawee Intermediate School District – Lenawee’s CHILD a parent, child educator partnership.
• Dual Enrollment at either Monroe Community College, Jackson Community College, Washtenaw Community College, Siena Heights University or Adrian College.
Deerfield:
• Pre-school in the Deerfield building in January 2011, serving children ages 3 years old and 4 years old.
• Through a gift from Walter and Leota McNeil, a memorial scholarship for Deerfield seniors has been initiated, the elementary playground redeveloped and updated Middle School textbooks were purchased.
• A reading promotion with the Toledo Mud Hens helps with achievement.
Clinton Community Schools clinton.k12.mi.us
• No programs or staff cuts or increasing class sizes prior to or during the 2011-12 school year
• More than 200 students have selected Clinton Community Schools as his/her “School of Choice”
• Consistently high MEAP and ACT scores.
Hudson Area Schools www.hudson.k12.mi.us
• Third grade math 100 percent proficient; all schools meet AYP.
• First “green” district in the county. Recently installed wind turbine and solar panels for ongoing elementary energy project.
• Competitive and highly successful extra-curricular academic and athletic activities.
Madison School District www.madisonk12.us
• Fastest growing school district in Lenawee County with more than 700 schools of choice students, wile still maintaining small class sizes. Family atmosphere were students can grow and progress as they move through their school years without changing buildings.
• Recognized by the Mich. Dept. of Education as a “Beating the Odds” school building because of student academic achievement.
• 21st Century technology with 60 percent of classrooms constructed since 1994.
Morenci Area Schools www.morenci.k12.mi.us
• District MEAP and MME scores that are consistently at or above state levels.
• Excellent well-kept facilities that meet the needs of today’s learners.
• Caring supportive community and staff.
Onsted Community Schools www.onsted.k12.mi.us
• Caring and committed staff and community dedicated to its students.
• Unique learning opportunities for all students ranging from Advanced Placement, Online Learning Lab and Special Needs.
• Wide variety of extra-curricular activities including athletics, music, art, leadership and community service at all levels, Pre-K through 12.
Sand Creek Community Schools www.sc-aggies.us
• One out of three Sand Creek School students is School of Choice
• K-12 curriculum includes a licensed 4-year-old program, K-8 literacy intervention, K-12 art and music programs, K-12 agriculture with an FFA Chapter, high school CAD and industrial arts program.
• Many and varied extra curricular academic and athletic opportunities with numerous student trip opportunities.
Tecumseh Public Schools www.tps.k12.mi.us.
• Has the highest Michigan Education Assessment Test scores in Lenawee County and the highest average composite ACT scores among Lenawee County public schools in 2010 at 20.6.
• All bands and orchestras at Tecumseh Public Schools, 7th grade through high school, scored #1 Ratings at Districts. Choir and visual arts students received state honors as well.
• Consistently ranked in the top 10 of all Class B schools in athletics.
Lenawee Christian School www.lenawee.org
• Private K-12 option in Lenawee County
• Professional learning community
• Technology for all students
• 90-percent attend college.
Higher Education Institutions
Lenawee County is unique in that it has three institutions of higher learning which thrive in the rural setting of the county.
Adrian College www.adrian.edu
Adrian College was founded in 1859. It is a private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to The United Methodist Church. It is a traditional four-year, residential college that focuses completely on undergraduate education. Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Facilities: Twenty-one buildings including residence halls that feature voicemail, wireless internet and cable TV access in all student rooms; a 24-hour student center; a planetarium; an observatory; the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center; and Shipman Library. The student to computer ratio is 8 to 1. Enrollment: 1,600
Siena Heights University www.sienaheights.edu
With a proven track record of educating working adult students for more than 35 years, Siena Heights University can be an educational resource for your business. A Catholic university founded in the Dominican tradition, Siena Heights offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degree programs, as well as daytime, night and weekend class options. Siena Heights also has a robust internship program, as well as a proactive Career Services Office. Although headquartered in Adrian, Mich., Siena Heights also has degree completion centers in Southfield, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Battle Creek, Lansing, Jackson and Online. Siena Heights is ready to advance the careers of your employees. Let Siena Heights work for you!
Jackson Community College www.jccmi.edu
JCC is located adjacent to the Lenawee Intermediate School District TECH Center campus and features the latest in technology, expanded classroom spaces, state-of-the-art science wing, full-service bookstore and a bistro. These features and more have allowed JCC @ LISD TECH to expand its course offerings in an attractive, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. Students can complete an associate degree, certificate or get a great start toward a bachelor's degree. JCC is a recognized leader in education, with classes offered at a convenient time, caring faculty, and the convenience of on-site registration, advising, financial aid, and scheduling of classes.
