Tuesday, October 9, 2012
MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL
Please send your Box Tops and Coca Cola bottle caps to school. We can cash those items in for money and school supplies. If you are a Target shopper and have a Red Card, please designate Ellsworth as your school and we will receive cash awards.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Our elementary students will be visiting Banks Township Fire Hall on Friday, October 12.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
ANNUAL EDUCATION REPORT
August 2012
Dear Parents and Community Members:
We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2011-2012 educational progress for Ellsworth Community School. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and state laws. The school’s report contains information about student assessment, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and teacher quality. If you have any questions about the AER, please contact Ellsworth Community School for assistance. The AER is available for you to review electronically by visiting the following web site www.ellsworth.k12.mi.us. or you may review a copy from the Ellsworth Community School Administrative Office.
For 2011-2012, Ellsworth Community School made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in English language arts and mathematics. While we are pleased to have reached this important goal, we are continuously working to improve. We appreciate the continued support of parents, staff and our community in this effort. A copy of the core curriculum of Ellsworth Community School as well as a description of its implementation can be obtained at the Ellsworth Community School Administrative Office.
We are please to have a high percentage of parents involved at parent teacher conferences. Our dual enrollment early college program is thriving. During the past year, four college courses were offered on site at Ellsworth Community School. All of our teachers continue to meet the standards of highly qualified teachers.
Named one of America’s best schools by U.S. News and World Report, Ellsworth has once again ranked in the top three of schools in the region, as indicated by the State of Michigan’s top to bottom ranking system. Its personalized educational offerings and its track record of placing graduates in post-secondary schools speaks for itself.
We thank you for your support and present you with this report.
Thank you!
PLEASE VISIT MISCHOOLDATA.ORG TO SEE SCHOOL DATA.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
NEW WEBSITE
We are working on getting our new website up and running. Please excuse this outdated one. Feel free to call if there is any information you need at 231.676.0935.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD & GOALS
The Ellsworth Community School Board of Education will meet on the second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the High School Media Center, 9467 Park St.
The Ellsworth Community School complies with all Federal laws and regulations regarding discrimination. Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for these meetings should contact Lynn Aldrich Spearing, Superintendent, at 231-588-2544, in advance of the meeting to request assistance.
ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
“Preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s opportunities.”
BELIEF STATEMENTS
Curriculum
We must:
…provide each and every student with a relevant and meaningful curriculum that meets State and Federal standards.
…use emerging technologies to transform the educational process.
…ensure a safe and effective environment in which all can learn.
Competency
We must:
…offer each and every student the means to choose their future.
…provide all staff and faculty with professional development opportunities that will improve learning opportunities for all.
…teach all students to be independent, lifelong learners.
Contributors
We must:
…teach students to be competent and productive participants in our diverse, multicultural society.
...encourage students to be responsible, contributing members of their communities.
Communication
We must:
…communicate effectively with our entire community in a variety of ways.
ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOALS
Adopted 11/8/10
1) To ensure the long term viability of Ellsworth Community School the Board and Superintendent will maintain a three-year strategic plan that will outline the goals, objectives and strategies that are necessary to “prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s opportunities.”
2) To maintain the financial stability of Ellsworth Community School the Superintendent and Board maintain and implement a strategic marketing plan to facilitate the recruitment and retention of all eligible students residing in the District.
3) To be certain that the Ellsworth Community School meets all requirements of the State of Michigan, as well as the needs of the students and expectations of the parents, the Superintendent will continually review the curriculum and student data to determine if any revisions are necessary to be sure that Ellsworth continues to offer unequaled educational opportunities.
4) To meet the community’s needs and expectations, the Board, Superintendent, staff and community will identify opportunities and funding for expanded offerings for students and the community.
5) To maintain an open dialogue regarding our school and the future of our community, the Board, Superintendent and staff will strive to communicate regularly and effectively.
The Ellsworth Community School complies with all Federal laws and regulations regarding discrimination. Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for these meetings should contact Lynn Aldrich Spearing, Superintendent, at 231-588-2544, in advance of the meeting to request assistance.
ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
“Preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s opportunities.”
BELIEF STATEMENTS
Curriculum
We must:
…provide each and every student with a relevant and meaningful curriculum that meets State and Federal standards.
…use emerging technologies to transform the educational process.
…ensure a safe and effective environment in which all can learn.
Competency
We must:
…offer each and every student the means to choose their future.
…provide all staff and faculty with professional development opportunities that will improve learning opportunities for all.
…teach all students to be independent, lifelong learners.
Contributors
We must:
…teach students to be competent and productive participants in our diverse, multicultural society.
...encourage students to be responsible, contributing members of their communities.
Communication
We must:
…communicate effectively with our entire community in a variety of ways.
ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOALS
Adopted 11/8/10
1) To ensure the long term viability of Ellsworth Community School the Board and Superintendent will maintain a three-year strategic plan that will outline the goals, objectives and strategies that are necessary to “prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s opportunities.”
2) To maintain the financial stability of Ellsworth Community School the Superintendent and Board maintain and implement a strategic marketing plan to facilitate the recruitment and retention of all eligible students residing in the District.
3) To be certain that the Ellsworth Community School meets all requirements of the State of Michigan, as well as the needs of the students and expectations of the parents, the Superintendent will continually review the curriculum and student data to determine if any revisions are necessary to be sure that Ellsworth continues to offer unequaled educational opportunities.
4) To meet the community’s needs and expectations, the Board, Superintendent, staff and community will identify opportunities and funding for expanded offerings for students and the community.
5) To maintain an open dialogue regarding our school and the future of our community, the Board, Superintendent and staff will strive to communicate regularly and effectively.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
PARENT - STUDENT - SCHOOL COMPACT
A Promise of Commitment
We, the Ellsworth Community School staff, parents and community guide each child in achieving his or her greatest potential by providing a variety of experiences which integrate excellence in education with the child's individual abilities and unique talents. We share the responsibility, in a safe and secure environment, for student acquisition of academic, creative, emotional, physical and social skills necessary for entering society as contributing members. We strive to enhance each child's experience at Ellsworth Community School by continually assessing and evaluating our attainment of these goals as measured by descriptive objectives.
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
It is important for my child to reach his or her full academic potential. Therefore I will encourage him or her by doing the following:
-See that my child attends school regularly and is punctual
-Encourage my child to complete homework
-Support the school staff
-Have ongoing communication with my child's school and teachers
STUDENT AGREEMENT
It is important that I do the best I can. Therefore I will do the following:
-Come to school each day and be in class on time
-Have my homework completed and turned in on time
-Come to class prepared
-Try my best
-Show respect for myself, my school, and others
-Believe that I can and will learn
-Know that I am an important part of my school
SCHOOL AGREEMENT
Students must be given an opportunity to succeed. Therefore we will do the following:
-Provide an environment conducive to learning
-Have high expectations for ourselves and our students by using
effective techniques and methods in our classrooms
-Maintain open lines of communication with our students and their
families to support student learning
-Welcome families as the center of our learning community.
We, the Ellsworth Community School staff, parents and community guide each child in achieving his or her greatest potential by providing a variety of experiences which integrate excellence in education with the child's individual abilities and unique talents. We share the responsibility, in a safe and secure environment, for student acquisition of academic, creative, emotional, physical and social skills necessary for entering society as contributing members. We strive to enhance each child's experience at Ellsworth Community School by continually assessing and evaluating our attainment of these goals as measured by descriptive objectives.
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
It is important for my child to reach his or her full academic potential. Therefore I will encourage him or her by doing the following:
-See that my child attends school regularly and is punctual
-Encourage my child to complete homework
-Support the school staff
-Have ongoing communication with my child's school and teachers
STUDENT AGREEMENT
It is important that I do the best I can. Therefore I will do the following:
-Come to school each day and be in class on time
-Have my homework completed and turned in on time
-Come to class prepared
-Try my best
-Show respect for myself, my school, and others
-Believe that I can and will learn
-Know that I am an important part of my school
SCHOOL AGREEMENT
Students must be given an opportunity to succeed. Therefore we will do the following:
-Provide an environment conducive to learning
-Have high expectations for ourselves and our students by using
effective techniques and methods in our classrooms
-Maintain open lines of communication with our students and their
families to support student learning
-Welcome families as the center of our learning community.