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.

QualityP R O F I L E

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message from theS U P E R I N T E N D E N T

We 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 Pre 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 TothSuperintendent

U.S News and World Report ranked Crestwood High School

in the

Top 16% in the State of Ohio

and Top 21%nationally.

Academics

Our district’s academic program provides

opportunities for all students to reach

their full potential.

• 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.

• Crestwood High School students are eligible to take engineering courses in Project Lead the Way.

• Career and Technical skills leading to graduation, higher education and or employment are available through Maplewood Career Center.

• Crestwood Middle School students were finalists in the Portage County Spelling Bee.

• 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.

• Crestwood Middle School offers four courses for high school credit: Honors Algebra, Honors Geometry, French 1, and Spanish 1.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Class of 2015 received over $500,000 in scholarships.

• Six teams of Crestwood Middle School students qualified for the regional Power of the Pen competition with one team advancing as a state finalist.

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99.3% of 3rd grade students

met the 3rd grade reading guarantee.

35% AP® participation rate

at Crestwood High School.

English 20.9Mathematics 21.0Reading 23.0

SCORESScience 22.4Composite 22.0

130

Crestwood Middle School students

participated in Band.

Arts

Participation in performing and visual arts inspires students’ creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• 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 non-adjudicated performance and received a rating of II.

• Crestwood Middle School students participated in OMEA competition receiving a rating of III.

• Crestwood High School students have the opportunity to take twelve different Art courses.

• Each school building offers students opportunities to participate in Art and Music classes.

• Crestwood Middle School offers students the opportunity to participate in Band, Choir, General Music, Jazz Band, and Girls’ Choir.

• Crestwood Intermediate School offers students the opportunity to participate in Beginning Band with In-School and After School Programs and 5th grade Choir.

• Crestwood High School AP Art Program was rated in the top 1% in the nation.

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Crestwood High School senior

art studentsreceived over

$300,000 in college scholarships.

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.

• 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.

• Crestwood High School students received honorable mention for recognition in solo musicality at the Lakeland Community College Jazz Festival.

• A Crestwood High School student was the scholarship recipient from Berklee College of Music.

• A Crestwood High School student was accepted into the jazz intensive summer program at Tri-C as a paid intern.

• High School Drama Club presented a fall play and a spring musical to display their creative talents.

• 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.

Parent and Community Involvement

Educational experiences are enhanced by partnerships between the school district and community.

• 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.

• 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.

• Students across the District held Veterans’ recognition ceremonies to celebrate the significant impact they have made and to show their appreciation for their service.

• 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.

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Student Leadership & Activities

Crestwood High School students participated in the

American Legion writing contest.

A well-rounded education includes a wide variety of

opportunities.

• 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.

• 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.

The Crestwood Local School District student activities include a wide variety of athletic and extra-curricular programs that foster fun, learning, and team building.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Over 40% of students in grades 4-8 participate in a student activity.

78% of students in grades 9-12 participate in a student activity.

Student Services

A variety of services provide options to ensure all students receive individualized instruction, enrichment and support.

• 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.

• 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.

• English Language Learners (ELL) program helps students overcome cultural and language challenges.

• The Crestwood Local School District offers nursing services at all four of our buildings.

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.

• Gifted services adjust the pace of instruction to the student’s capabilities to provide an appropriate level of instruction.

9% of our total student population is identified as gifted.

12% of our total student population is identified as Students with Disabilities.

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Student growth and achievement are facilitated by high quality staff members.

• One Crestwood educator was selected as the GCCTM Outstanding Math Educator for 2014 and OCTM Outstanding Educator for 2015.

• Crestwood Local School District has 23 trained teacher mentors.

• 23 Crestwood teachers participated in the Kent Education Excellence Partnership (KEEP) Academy.

• 2 Crestwood teachers hold National Board Certification

Staff Leadership

Crestwood Teachers Average

15Years of Experience

Fiscal Stewardship

Financial responsibility ensures that the majority of funding is spent on classroom instruction.

• No deficit spending: For the past two years, the Crestwood Local School District through prudent sound decisions coupled with continuous monitoring has had no deficit spending.

• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was awarded to the Crestwood Local School District by the Auditor of State.

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The district actively worked to secure grants to provide funding alternatives for academic and wellness programing.

• 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

Local Property

Taxes

32%

2014-15 REVENUE

Total General Fund Revenue $20,302,770

Other Local

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11%

State Foundation

52%

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Expenditure per PupilFY14 CUPP Report

Each year the District is required to report financial infor-mation to the Ohio Department of Education – serving as a benchmark of the District’s commitment to fiscal responsibil-ity. 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

Total Operating Expenditures $19,646,821

Other Expenditures

3%Retirement

Benefits

23%Purchased Services

13%

Materials & Supplies

4%

Equipment

1%

Salaries & Wages

56%

Shared Services provide cost savings... Lowering Costs

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.

Other examples of shared services include:

• The District has a shared service agreement for the Food Service Director with the Ravenna City School District.

• Crestwood Local School District participates in the Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Purchasing Program for natural gas purchases.

• The District is a member of Power for Schools generating costs savings for electricity purchases.

• The Crestwood Local School District has a shared services agreement with Mantua Village for a School Resource Officer.

Board of EducationDavid 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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