Download - 2012 Annual Report
table of contents
Board of education .................................. 1
Highlights .............................................. 2–3
Facts & Figures.......................................... 4
Finances .................................................... 4
our Staff .................................................... 5
Student Achievement ........................... 5–6
the Family Center ..................................... 7
Captain elementary .................................. 7
Glenridge elementary .............................. 8
Meramec elementary ............................... 8
Wydown Middle School ........................... 9
Clayton High School .......................... 9–10
Contact us ............................................... 11
2012 annUal rEPortIn Clayton, we always enjoy looking back on the accomplishments of our students and staff, the love of learning shared across our District and the positive relationships we have developed. However, our focus must always be directed towards the future and to our work of expanding and shaping the minds and hearts of our students. the theme in the School District of Clayton for the 2011-2012 school year was “We are Clayton.” In this District, we take pride in who we are and what we are helping our students to become. this theme encompasses all of the intricate parts of our District that come together to form the rich tapestry of the School District of Clayton.
the professionalism, expertise and passion our teaching staff exhibit in classrooms across the District creates a strong foundation for student learning. our staff cultivates an environment where academic excellence is the norm and students are held accountable for their actions. the Clayton community has come to know and expect individual success as we teach students to think critically, engage their curiosity and formulate and express their opinions. through their education in Clayton, our students feel empowered to be active players in the shaping of your community, their country and our world.
the statement “We are Clayton” goes beyond the knowledge, skills and expertise our students gain as they progress within our schools. these academic lessons also shape our students’ character and view of the world. learning to be compassionate, understanding and respectful of others’ views and opinions will help our students envision what the world should be and give them the courage and strength to act upon their beliefs to effect change.
our District’s continued success would not be possible without the intricate combination of a highly-qualified, dedicated staff of teachers and support personnel, exceptional facilities and a supportive community. As you read the pages of this report, we hope you enjoy learning about how the fusion of these elements led to impressive achievements during the 2011-2012 school year.
“We are Clayton” expresses our District’s pride in the work we are doing to prepare our students for lifelong learning and continued success. We are proud to maintain the longstanding Clayton tradition of setting the standard for a world-class education.
Sharmon B. Wilkinson, ed.D.Superintendent
Jane F. Klamerpresident, Board of education
Mission stateMent We inspire each student to love learning and embrace challenge within a rich and rigorous academic culture.
Vision stateMent We develop leaders who shape the world through independence, creativity and critical thinking.
Core Values We model and promote• excellence by challenging our students
and ourselves to meet the highest expectations of our community.
• trust by building relationships based on integrity, mutual respect and open communication.
• inclusiveness by valuing individual differences and the contributions of a diverse student body and staff.
• innovation by encouraging ideas and practices that foster adaptability.
• accountability by aligning our actions and resources with our stated objectives and taking responsibility for the outcomes.
Board of EdUcation
A. Jane KlaMer president
B. susan Buse Vice president
C. Brad Bernstein treasurer
D. Kristin redington Secretary
E. sonny Buttar Director
F. darryl HiguCHi Director
G. oMri Praiss Director
thE School diStrict of clayton ... SEtting
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2012 annUal rEPort y 1
the 2011–2012 school year continued a
tradition of distinguished achievements
for School District of Clayton students,
staff, programs and schools. to the right
are some points of pride from across
the District, all highlighting the rich
educational experiences available in
your Clayton schools.
highlightS• Clayton received a perfect score on its Annual performance Report from the
Department of elementary and Secondary education.
• TheDistrictlaunchedClAYton360 as the first phase of its two-year, multi-phase
long-Range planning process. ClAYton360 began in January 2012 as a community-
wide effort to articulate and refine the District’s mission, vision and core values.
• TheClayton alumni association and education Foundation awarded $9,400 in grants to
Clayton teachers for projects that enhance the educational experience for their students.
• Clayton High school was ranked 129th out of 1,000 of the top high schools in the
country on Newsweek’s list of best high schools in America. on U.S. News and World
Report’s list of best high schools in Missouri, CHS ranked second overall and first
among non-selective schools.
• Clayton High school had the largest number of students in the state to be honored
in the 2012 national Merit Scholarship Competition, with 19 finalists, 3 semifinalists
and 11 commended students.
• Clayton High school’s Globe online newspaper and The Works literary magazine both
won the coveted pacemaker Award from the national Scholastic press Association. the
pacemaker Award is one of the highest national awards bestowed on student journalists.
• Followingtwoyearsofconstruction,thethree-storyscienceandtechnologyaddition
at Clayton High school, along with renovations and improvements to classrooms and
common spaces throughout the school, were completed. these upgrades were possible
thanks to the Clayton community’s approval of proposition S in April 2009.
• Nominatedbyhercolleagues,Clayton High school reading specialist darlene
Castelli was selected as Clayton’s 2011 emerson excellence in teaching Award winner.
• Wydown Middle school students, with support from the WMS pto, raised more
than $11,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through hat days, bake sales and
activity nights. For their efforts, WMS received the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Kids
for Wish Kids Award.
• Wydown Middle school sixth-graders celebrated 60 years of tradition at the annual
Sixth Grade Camp by taking part in outdoor education and teambuilding activities.
• ConstructiononthenewWydown Middle school began, as students and staff bid
farewell to the former WMS building and prepared for the new, state-of-the-art facility to
be completed in time for the start of the 2012-2013 school year. the Clayton community
approved proposition W in 2010 in order to fund the construction of this new building.
• Captain elementary kindergarten through second-grade students and their parents
and caregivers met in the park for an afternoon of reading over lunch during Captain’s
annual Story Book picnic.
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highlightS• Captain elementary kindergartners performed for their parents and teachers at
Captain’s annual Kindergarten thanksgiving Feast. After the student performances, the
families enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner served by District administrators and other
volunteers.
• Captain elementary hosted a Black History night event to raise awareness and understanding
among students about black history. Students told the story of The Women and Quilts of Gee’s
Bend, and each student brought in a piece of fabric that was used to make quilts for the event.
• glenridge elementary students participated in the annual pto Read-A-thon, which
raised more than $13,000 toward the purchase of ipad technology for classrooms and
broke past participation records.
• Theglenridge community participated in a variety of service projects throughout the
school year, including two canned food drives to benefit operation Food Search, Jump
Rope for Heart, which raised money for the national Heart Association, and the creation
of fleece blankets for hospice patients.
• glenridge elementary students and their families enjoyed community-building events,
such as the Ice Cream Social, Science Fair, pancake Breakfast, lip Sync, International
taste of the World and the longstanding tradition of the Strawberry Festival.
• TheMeramec elementary Character Council and Helping Hands service-learning
organization hosted an empty Bowls Family Soup night to help fight hunger. Meramec
students created ceramic bowls and then served a simple meal of bread and soup to
community members, who made donations to benefit operation Food Search.
• ThesecondannualMeramec Market featured the entrepreneurial skills of Meramec
students as they marketed their talents and treasures to attendees. Students reserved
table space on the school’s playground to set up their businesses, and all rental fees
benefitted Meramec’s Helping Hands service-learning organization.
• Meramec elementary hosted an Abilities Awareness Day themed “Growing Aware of
Differing Abilities.” Students attended several informative, engaging sessions about
differing abilities and reflected on what they learned.
• the Family Center moved into its new classrooms at Clayton High School after
spending two years at the Maryland School during CHS construction. Family Center
students and staff enjoyed renewed connections with the students and staff at CHS
through impromptu band concerts, an audience at its Halloween parade and classroom
connections in science and Ap psychology.
• the Family Center formalized plans for a new play space at its Gay Avenue campus by
working with its families and staff, the District’s Board of education, Facility Services,
and the Clayton parks and Recreation Department to gather ideas and input and engage
a design firm to draw plans currently available for viewing at the Family Center.2012 annUal rEPort y 3
enrollMentthe Family Center ..............................varies
Captain elementary ...............................356
Glenridge elementary ...........................376
Meramec elementary ............................329
Wydown Middle .....................................608
Clayton High ..........................................848
District .................................................2,517
student attendanCeFamily Center ........................................ n/A
Captain* .............................................96.0%
Glenridge* ..........................................95.7%
Meramec* ...........................................96.6%
Wydown Middle* ...............................96.1%
Clayton High** ..................................95.0%
District ................................................95.7%
Missouri ..............................................94.7% *with 179 Days of Attendance **with 181 Days of Attendance
factS & figUrES
our studentsWhite..................................................65.2%
African American ..............................20.3%
Asian ..................................................11.3%
Hispanic ..............................................2.7%
Indian ...................................................0.1%
eligiBle For Free or reduCed lunCHDistrict ...............................................15.4% (388 students)
Missouri .............................................49.5%
thE School diStrict of clayton iS accrEditEd By thE StatE of miSSoUri.
our sCHool Calendar
student attendance
• elementary – 179 days, 6.00 hours
• middle school – 179 days, 6.50 hours
• high school – 181 days, 6.23 hours
Parent-teacher Conferences
• elementary – 3 days
• middle school – 2 days
• high school – conferences are not
scheduled on the District calendar
staff development
Four days are devoted to staff
development, which includes time set
aside during teacher preparation week
and time during late start days.
financES
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aVerage Per PuPil exPenditurethe District spends $16,329 per enrolled student.
adJusted tax rate$4.1357 per $100 of assessed valuationfund rate
teachers $2.2267
incidental $1.1860
debt service $0.6230
capital projects $0.1000
assessed Valuation$996,205,550 (as of Dec. 31, 2011)
2012 oPerating reVenues* $47,873,558 local Funds ..........................86.36%
Voluntary transfer Funds.......5.60%
proposition C Funds ..............3.52%
State Funds .............................3.39%
Federal Funds .........................1.13%*excluding debt service and prop S bond proceeds.
2012 oPerating exPenditures* $49,154,255.75 employee Salaries
& Benefits .............................78.15%
Supplies ................................10.12%
purchased Services ................8.88%
equipment/Capital outlay ....2.85%*excluding debt service and prop S construction costs.
oUr Staff
sMall staFFing ratios
Clayton K–5 11:1
Clayton 6–8 ............10:1
Clayton 9–12 ..........10:1
Missouri ....................................... 18:1
These student-to-teaching staff member ratios include classroom teachers, specialists and special area teachers. The District’s average class size is 19 students at the elementary and middle school levels and 18 students at the high school level.
aVerage teaCHer’s salary
Clayton ........................ $68,838
Missouri .............$45,714
aVerage adMinistrator’s salary
Clayton .................................. $122,311
Missouri ............................ $84,774
the School District of Clayton’s small class
sizes and low staffing ratios allow its staff
to recognize the individual differences of
District students and provide each child
with a positive and complete educational
experience. exceptional student
achievement and success are possible
only through the dedication of the District’s
top-notch staff of teachers and specialists.
our teaCHers are exPerienCed
Clayton ...........................15.7 years
Missouri .................. 12.4 years
our teaCHers HaVe
adVanCed degrees
Clayton .......................................88.6%
Missouri .........................58.8%
the School District of Clayton is committed to the strong academic achievement of its students. By evaluating student performance through a comprehensive assessment process that includes multiple-choice, constructed response and performance-based testing, the District measures student achievement in several different ways. together, these assessments supply the District with a more complete profile of student achievement than any one of them could provide alone.
In 2012, Clayton participated in the Missouri Assessment program (MAp). the scores provide a description of what students can do in terms of the content and skills assessed for each area. they are a means of comparing test results with standards of academic performance. the next pages review Clayton’s 2012 MAp results.
StUdEnt achiEvEmEntMissouri’s eleMentary and seCondary eduCation aCtthe 2011–2012 school year was a transitional year for all Missouri school districts as the state moved away from using the annual benchmarks, referred to as Adequate Yearly progress (AYp), established by the no Child left Behind Act. the u.S. Department of education approved Missouri’s elementary and Secondary education Act (eSeA) waiver in 2012, which allows the state to use its own accountability system to more effectively identify struggling schools, to efficiently direct resources to struggling schools and to recognize schools achieving exemplary results.
Missouri’s eSeA waiver will create a single statewide system of accountability for all schools that implements higher academic standards and focuses on continuous improvement at the school- and district-level. these Annual Measurable objectives (AMos) for english language arts and mathematics will be implemented in the 2012–2013 school year to align with the state’s ultimate goal of ensuring all students graduate college- and career-ready.
Additional information about the eSeA waiver and AMos is available on the District’s website at www.claytonschools.net/StateReport.
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2012 maP data By Ethnicity
commUnication artS
# of S
tude
nts clayton StatE
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
grad
E 3
Asian 24 25.0% 75.0% 45.0% 55.1%
African American 32 68.8% 31.3% 74.4% 25.7%
White 122 26.2% 73.7% 48.5% 51.5%
grad
E 4
Asian 20 20.0% 80.0% 35.5% 64.5%
African American 37 56.7% 43.2% 69.3% 30.7%
White 117 17.1% 82.9% 41.4% 58.6%
grad
E 5
Asian 19 5.3% 94.8% 33.1% 66.9%
African American 41 56.1% 43.9% 70.2% 29.8%
White 109 11.0% 89.0% 41.6% 58.4%
grad
E 6
Asian 24 12.5% 87.5% 38.0% 62.1%
African American 52 53.9% 46.2% 72.2% 27.9%
White 110 19.1% 81.0% 43.3% 56.7%
grad
E 7
Asian 15 20.0% 80.0% 30.8% 69.2%
African American 46 39.2% 60.9% 68.2% 31.9%
White 137 16.8% 83.2% 38.4% 61.6%
grad
E 8
Asian 34 5.8% 94.2% 35.3% 64.7%
African American 47 65.9% 34.1% 70.3% 29.7%
White 128 21.9% 78.1% 40.1% 59.8%
Engl
iSh
ii Asian 17 5.9% 94.2% 25.5% 74.5%
African American 47 36.2% 63.8% 48.0% 51.9%
White 138 3.6% 96.4% 22.4% 77.7%
mathEmaticS
# of S
tude
nts clayton StatE
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
grad
E 3
Asian 24 4.2% 95.8% 30.1% 70.0%
African American 32 71.9% 28.2% 70.4% 29.6%
White 122 27.0% 72.9% 41.9% 58.1%
grad
E 4
Asian 21 9.6% 90.5% 28.7% 71.3%
African American 37 62.1% 37.8% 72.4% 27.6%
White 119 9.2% 90.7% 43.3% 56.7%
grad
E 5
Asian 20 10.0% 90.0% 25.8% 74.2%
African American 41 56.1% 43.9% 68.5% 31.5%
White 109 3.7% 96.3% 39.5% 60.5%
grad
E 6
Asian 26 0.0% 100.0% 26.8% 73.2%
African American 52 53.9% 46.1% 67.5% 32.4%
White 110 18.2% 81.8% 38.0% 62.0%
grad
E 7
Asian 15 0.0% 100.0% 20.5% 79.5%
African American 46 36.9% 63.0% 66.5% 33.5%
White 138 9.4% 90.6% 33.6% 66.4%
grad
E 8
Asian 34 5.9% 94.1% 30.4% 69.7%
African American 47 72.4% 27.7% 72.8% 27.2%
White 128 20.3% 79.7% 41.3% 58.7%
algE
Bra
i** Asian * * * 26.5% 73.5%
African American 22 90.9% 9.1% 67.9% 32.1%
White 35 42.9% 57.2% 38.5% 61.5%
*There must be at least five students in the Accountable count for that subgroup to be included. **Percentages reflect less than one-fourth of the students eligible to take the end of course exam. The District expects its Algebra I exam scores to return to their historical ranges once it fully transitions to offering the exam in 10th grade instead of eighth or ninth grade.
clayton StatE
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
CommunICATIon ArTS gradE 3
34.0% 66.0% 53.9% 46.0%
CommunICATIon ArTS gradE 4
25.2% 74.9% 47.1% 52.8%
CommunICATIon ArTS gradE 5
21.2% 78.8% 47.4% 52.6%
mATHEmATICS gradE 3
32.8% 67.2% 47.5% 52.5%
mATHEmATICS gradE 4
19.4% 80.5% 48.9% 51.2%
mATHEmATICS gradE 5
16.5% 83.4% 45.0% 55.0%
SCIEnCE gradE 5
27.6% 72.5% 48.4% 51.6%
SciEncE
# of S
tude
nts clayton StatE
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
grad
E 5
Asian 20 15.0% 85.0% 36.5% 63.4%
African American 41 70.8% 29.2% 79.4% 20.6%
White 108 13.0% 87.0% 40.7% 59.2%
grad
E 8
Asian 34 14.7% 85.3% 41.9% 58.1%
African American 47 74.4% 25.6% 81.5% 18.5%
White 128 20.4% 79.7% 42.5% 57.5%
Biol
ogy Asian 19 5.3% 94.7% 36.2% 63.8%
African American 44 52.3% 47.7% 73.4% 26.6%
White 150 9.3% 90.7% 38.8% 61.2%
Social StUdiES
# of S
tude
nts clayton StatE
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
Below Basic/ Basic
Proficient/ advanced
amEr
ican
hi
Stor
y Asian 15 0.0% 100.0% 48.4% 51.6%
African American 45 46.6% 53.3% 67.5% 32.5%
White 137 12.4% 87.6% 48.6% 51.4%
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rnm
Ent Asian 25 0.0% 100.0% 42.0% 58.0%
African American 42 57.2% 42.9% 74.6% 25.4%
White 169 15.4% 84.7% 43.1% 56.9%
2012 maP data By gradE
*To view achievement data by grade for Wydown middle School and Clayton High School, flip to pages 9 and 10, respectively.
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tHe FaMily Center provides programs
for families with children from infancy
through high school. positive parent-
child, parent-teacher and child-child
relationships are the core of a healthy and
productive family. nationally recognized
for its parenting education and early
childhood education programs, the Family
Center offers a wide range of learning
opportunities and parenting resources.
Beyond the early years, its programs
support a child’s smooth transition to
kindergarten and continue to support the
parenting process throughout the years of
a child’s attendance in Clayton’s schools.
thE family cEntEr301 North Gay ave. y (314) 854.6900 y Debbie reilly, Director
Program formatSParenting Education classes – Discussion groups and classes for parents of children from infancy
through high school. Programs are also offered in the elementary, middle and high school buildings.
Parents as teachers (Pat) – A nationally-recognized, free home visit program that supports all District families with pre-kindergarten children. Developmental screening for children and a lecture/activity series for families are also provided.
Early childhood Programs – A rich and varied preschool program for children 15 months to five years with strong parent participation.
open times – Informal, drop-in opportunities for adults and children to play and learn together.
ralPH M. CaPtain eleMentary
sCHool is a community-based, open-
space school that serves five distinct
neighborhoods: Concordia Seminary,
Demun, Hillcrest, Richmond Heights and
St. louis City. Students with a variety of
needs, interests, cultural heritages and
learning styles make up the school’s rich
tapestry. Captain’s teachers differentiate
learning activities to accommodate the
unique learning needs of their students
while implementing Clayton’s challenging
curriculum. Working together, Captain parents
and staff achieve excellence by building
community and encouraging students to
develop their talents and potential.
ralPh m. caPtain ElEmEntary (K-5)
6345 NorthwooD ave. y (314) 854.6100 y Dr. SeaN Doherty, PriNciPal
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missouri assessment
Program
caPtain StatE
Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced
CommunICATIon ArTS (3) 30.0% 70.0% 53.9% 46.0%
CommunICATIon ArTS (4) 25.9% 74.2% 47.1% 52.8%
CommunICATIon ArTS (5) 18.0% 82.0% 47.4% 52.6%
mATHEmATICS (3) 33.4% 66.7% 47.5% 52.5%
mATHEmATICS (4) 22.4% 77.6% 48.9% 51.2%
mATHEmATICS (5) 9.8% 90.1% 45.0% 55.0%
SCIEnCE (5) 25.0% 75.0% 48.4% 51.6%
glenridge eleMentary sCHool
is a diverse community where students,
teachers, staff and parents work together
to meet students’ academic, physical and
social needs. Glenridge staff encourages
discovery, belonging and goal setting for
every child while embracing the rich cultural
diversity of the student population. parents
and staff work together to create a strong
school community at Glenridge, with the
pto supporting the school’s efforts through
their time, energy and financial backing
for events during the year. Glenridge
students participate in a variety of unique
educational opportunities to help them
develop a love of learning.
glEnridgE ElEmEntary (K-5)
7447 welliNGtoN way y (314) 854.6200 y beth Scott, PriNciPal
missouri assessment
Program
glEnridgE StatE
Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced
CommunICATIon ArTS (3) 50.0% 50.0% 56.1% 43.9%
CommunICATIon ArTS (4) 27.4% 72.5% 48.3% 51.7%
CommunICATIon ArTS (5) 20.0% 80.0% 48.3% 51.8%
mATHEmATICS (3) 36.8% 63.2% 52.2% 47.8%
mATHEmATICS (4) 20.3% 79.7% 50.9% 49.1%
mATHEmATICS (5) 21.3% 78.7% 47.6% 52.4%
SCIEnCE (5) 29.5% 70.5% 50.7% 49.2%
MeraMeC eleMentary sCHool
maximizes student academic achievement
and character development by building a
foundation for lifelong learning. the school
is proud of its longstanding tradition of
offering children an education with high
academic standards in a student-centered,
diverse school. parent involvement is
a hallmark of Meramec. the Helping
Hands parent group partners with the
Student Character Council in service
learning. Responsibility, respect, kindness,
cooperation and safety are the “Meramec
Five” core values that are modeled, taught
and practiced throughout the school year.
mEramEc ElEmEntary (K-5)
400 South meramec ave. y (314) 854.6300 y liSa JacKSoN-terry, PriNciPal
2012 annUal rEPort y 8
missouri assessment
Program
mEramEc StatE
Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced
CommunICATIon ArTS (3) 20.0% 80.0% 56.1% 43.9%
CommunICATIon ArTS (4) 22.4% 77.6% 48.3% 51.7%
CommunICATIon ArTS (5) 26.4% 73.6% 48.3% 51.8%
mATHEmATICS (3) 27.8% 72.2% 52.2% 47.8%
mATHEmATICS (4) 16.1% 83.8% 50.9% 49.1%
mATHEmATICS (5) 18.9% 81.1% 47.6% 52.4%
SCIEnCE (5) 28.3% 71.7% 50.7% 49.2%
WydoWn Middle sCHool is a
community of student and adult learners.
enrichment and support activities enhance
students’ academic interests — activities
that include intramurals, performing arts,
clubs, tutoring and community service
opportunities. Developing strong parent
partnerships and ensuring proactive
communications provide a firm foundation
for an education at Wydown. With
numerous individual, team and whole
school achievements, Wydown’s focus
remains clear: to continue the tradition
of excellence and growth through its
exploration, academics, community service
and activities based on student needs,
interests and development.
wydown middlE School (6-8)
6500 wyDowN blvD. y (314) 854.6400 y mary aNN GolDberG, PriNciPal
missouri assessment
Program
wydown StatE
Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced
CommunICATIon ArTS (6) 28.9% 71.1% 49.1% 50.9%
CommunICATIon ArTS (7) 22.7% 77.3% 44.1% 55.8%
CommunICATIon ArTS (8) 28.9% 71.1% 46.1% 53.9%
mATHEmATICS (6) 26.0% 74.0% 43.7% 56.3%
mATHEmATICS (7) 14.7% 85.3% 39.8% 60.1%
mATHEmATICS (8) 29.4% 70.6% 47.3% 52.7%
SCIEnCE (8) 31.3% 68.8% 50.1% 49.9%
Clayton HigH sCHool is nationally
recognized for its academic tradition and
commitment to developing individuals
who will shape the world through
independence, creativity and critical
thinking. CHS offers a strong academic
program with a rich and rigorous
curriculum. Honors and Advanced
placement courses are offered in nearly
every discipline, preparing students to
attend some of the most competitive
colleges and universities in the country.
the faculty is the cornerstone of success
at CHS. together, teachers and students
create an atmosphere of academic
excellence and achievement, as well as
an outstanding place to learn and grow.
clayton high School (9-12)
#1 marK twaiN circle y (314) 854.6600 y Dr. DaN GutchewSKy, PriNciPal
2012 annUal rEPort y 9
students stay in sCHool
our dropout rate is
32 times lower than the
state average.
Clayton ...0.1%
Missouri ..............3.2%
droPout rate For aFriCan aMeriCan students
Clayton ..0%
Missouri .................. 8.2%
students graduate
Clayton .......................100%
Missouri ............88%
grads go on
Class of 2012 graduates
who are continuing their
education at a two- or four-
year college or university.
Clayton ......................92%
Missouri ...68.4%
clayton high School (9-12)
#1 marK twaiN circle y (314) 854.6600 y Dr. DaN GutchewSKy, PriNciPal
Agnes Scott College (1)Alabama A&M university (1)the university of Alabama (2)the university of Arizona (1)Avila university (1)Ball State university (1)Barry university (1)Bates College (1)Beloit College (1)Bradley university (2)Brandeis university (1)Brigham Young university (1)university of California at
Berkeley (1)California Institute of
technology (1)Carthage College (1)Case Western Reserve
university (2)Chapman university (1)College of Charleston (1)
Clark Atlanta university (3)Colorado College (2)Colorado State university (3)Columbia College (4)Columbia university (1)Concordia university –
Montreal (1)Concordia university –
River Forest (1)Concordia university
Wisconsin (1)Cornell College (1)Cornell university (4)university of Dubuque (1)earlham College (1)elon university (1)the evergreen State
College (3)Florida State university (1)Fordham university (1)Fort lewis College (3)
the George Washington university (2)
Grinnell College (1)Hampton university (2)Harris-Stowe State
university (3)Harvard university (3)Harvey Mudd College (1)university of Illinois at
urbana-Champaign (1)Illinois Wesleyan
university (1)Indiana State university (1)Indiana university at
Bloomington (2)Iowa State university (1)the university of Iowa (1)Kansas State university (1)university of Kansas (3)Kenyon College (2)Knox College (2)lehigh university (2)lincoln university (1)loyola Marymount
university (2)Macalester College (1)Marquette university (1)Maryville university (1)Miami university, oxford (1)university of Miami (2)Michigan State university (1)
Mills College (1)university of Mississippi (1)Missouri State university (1)Missouri university of
Science and technology (2)Missouri Western State
university (1)university of Missouri
Columbia (15)university of Missouri,
Kansas City (5)university of Missouri,
St. louis (2)the university of Montana,
Missoula (1)Mount Holyoke College (1)the university of north
Carolina at Chapel Hill (2)northwest Missouri State
university (1)northwestern university (2)oberlin College (1)occidental College (1)ohio Wesleyan university (1)ozarks technical
Community College (1)university of pennsylvania (1)princeton university (2)Rhodes College (2)Rice university (2)university of Richmond (1)
Saint louis university (9)Samford university (1)Sarah lawrence College (1)School of the Museum of
Fine Arts (1)Sewanee: the university
of the South (1)South plains College (1)university of Southern
California (1)Southern Illinois university,
Carbondale (2)Southern Illinois university,
edwardsville (1)Southern Methodist
university (2)Spelman College (1)St. louis College of
pharmacy (1)St. louis Community
College at Florissant Valley (4)
St. louis Community College at Forest park (5)
St. louis Community College at Meramec (11)
St. louis Community College at Wildwood (1)
Stanford university (1)Syracuse university (1)the university of tampa (1)
the university of texas, Austin (1)
trinity university (1)truman State university (6)tulane university (1)university of Vermont (1)university of Virginia (1)Warner university (1)Washington university in
St. louis (9)university of Washington (1)Webster university (4)Wesleyan university (1)Western Kentucky
university (3)Western Washington
university (1)university of Wisconsin,
Madison (2)the College of Wooster (1)Xavier university of
louisiana (2)Yale university (2)
one or more members of the Class
oF 2012 were admitted to the institutions
listed below. the numbers in parentheses
indicate the number of students who are
attending these institutions.
missouri assessment
Program
clayton high School StatE
Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced Below Basic/Basic Proficient/advanced
CommunICATIon ArTS (EngliSh ii) 11.1% 88.9% 26.9% 73.0%
mATHEmATICS (algEBra i) 60.0%* 40.0%* 43.4% 56.7%
SCIEnCE (Biology) 17.5% 82.5% 45.0% 55.0%
SoCIAl STuDIES (amErican hiStory) 19.3% 80.6% 51.8% 48.3%
SoCIAl STuDIES (govErnmEnt) 21.0% 79.0% 48.3% 51.7%
chS StatE national
2012 654 589 514
2011 684 593 514
2010 665 595 516
chS StatE national
2012 661 592 496
2011 673 592 497
2010 659 593 501
chS StatE national
2012 25.9 21.6 21.1
2011 25.8 21.6 21.0
2010 26.0 21.6 21.1
Sat math means
Sat critical reading means
act composite means
2012 annUal rEPort y 10* percentages reflect less than one-fourth of the students eligible to take the end of course exam. the District expects its Algebra I exam scores to return to their historical ranges once it fully transitions to offering the exam in 10th grade instead of eighth or ninth grade.
contact USour staFFdr. sharmon b. Wilkinson
dr. milena garganigo
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and [email protected]
dr. greg batenhorst
Assistant Superintendent of Student [email protected]
dr. kim harding
Human Resources [email protected]
mary jo gruber
Chief Financial [email protected]
chris tennill
Chief Communications [email protected]
devin davis
Chief Information [email protected]
tim Wonish
Director of Facility [email protected]
our sCHoolsthe family center
301 north Gay Ave.314.854.6900Debbie Reilly, Director
ralph m. captain elementary
6345 northwood Ave.314.854.6100Dr. Sean Doherty, Principal
glenridge elementary
7447 Wellington Way314.854.6200Beth Scott, Principal
meramec elementary
400 South Meramec Ave.314.854.6300Lisa Jackson-Terry, Principal
WydoWn middle school
6500 Wydown Blvd.314.854.6400Mary Ann Goldberg, Principal
clayton high school
#1 Mark twain Circle314.854.6600Dr. Dan Gutchewsky, Principal
school district of clayton
administration center
#2 Mark twain CircleClayton, Mo 63105314.854.6000
www.claytonschools.net