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GREATER CLARK COUNTY SCHOOLS 2013-2014

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Dear GCCS Community Members:

Dr. Andrew Melin

Superintendent of Schools

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! Greater Clark County Schools is embarking on a new journey this school year with direction being led by the fiveyear strategic plan. The plan was approved by the Board of School Trustees last school year with specified goals and timelines, and full implementation beginning this school year. Our vision is to become nationally recognized as a premier provider of education by serving as the bridge connecting stakeholders to ensure all students are college and career ready, and our mission is for stakeholders to give 100 percent effort in meeting the academic and behavioral needs of each student ensuring acceptance to a postsecondary opportunity. Our focus continues to be increasing student achievement. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m most appreciative of your support by sending your child to school ready to learn and continuing that support throughout the school year. I urge every member of this school community to commit to ensuring academic success for every child in our system. Please partner with me by getting involved! Opportunities for parent involvement are available through attending school board meetings, school volunteerism, and mentoring. I also encourage all parents and guardians to visit our website frequently and sign-up to receive information via e-mail regarding district news, events, special programs, and achievements. Sign-up for these alerts and up-to-theminute announcements at www.gcs.k12.in.us! To help our students succeed, we will be implementing several new initiatives this school year. First of all, a district-wide one-to-one computer initiative will provide every student in grades 3-12 with a Samsung Chromebook laptop computer, which will be utilized in class to help students acquire the 21st century proficiencies necessary for college and/or the workforce. In addition, we will be continuing the implementation of our IMPACT program that provides

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individualized enrichment for students in terms of their reading skills and behavior. We will also implement a K-12 literacy framework that is designed to enhance our students reading and writing skills at all grade levels and in all subject areas. In order to begin orienting our students to potential post-secondary opportunities, all 6th and 9th graders will take a careersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; course next school year. The purpose of the class is to provide students with information that will help them better determine the education/training necessary to meet their career goals. We are also making a more significant investment into a program called Project Lead The Way. This is a nationally-recognized program that offers students project-based learning opportunities in engineering and/or biomedicine. All 7th graders will be introduced to the bio-medical aspect of the program by taking a course called Medical Detectives, while all 8th graders will be introduced to the engineering component by taking a course called Gateway to Technology. High school students will have the opportunity to take coursework in the engineering and/or bio-medical pathways. Over the past year, our middle schools began the process of re-designing themselves to better meet the needs of our students, and those changes take effect this school year. In addition to the Project Lead The Way and careersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; courses, middle school students will have opportunities to take more advanced level math and will have more elective opportunities. It is an exciting time to be part of the Greater Clark County Schools. We are dedicated to providing our students with the best education possible to assure they reach their potential and are accepted to post-secondary opportunities. A special thank you to The News and Tribune, and the advertisers in this publication, for partnering with the Greater Clark County Schools to provide you with this directory. Sincerely, Dr. Andrew Melin

Greater Clark County Schools Vision Statement Greater Clark County Schools’ vision is to become nationally recognized as a premier provider of education by serving as the bridge connecting stakeholders to ensure all students are college and career ready.

School DIRECTORY Elementary Schools Bridgepoint . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Jennings. . . . Maple. . . . . . . . . . . . . New Washington. . . . . . Northaven. . . . . . . . . . Parkwood. . . . . . . . . . . Pleasant Ridge. . . . . . . Riverside. . . . . . . . . . . Spring Hill. . . . . . . . . . Thomas Jefferson. . . . . Utica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS Charlestown. . . . . . . . New Washington . . . . . Parkview . . . . . . . . . . . River Valley . . . . . . . . . Clark County . . . . . . . .

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HIGH SCHOOLS Charlestown. . . . . . . . Jeffersonville. . . . . . . . New Washington. . . . . . Clark County . . . . . . . .

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FEATURES 07 School Calendar

Important dates for the 2013-2014 school year

10 Severe weather plan

Transportation plans, cold weather hotline and where to find information in case of severe weather and bad road conditions

12 One-to-one computer initiative

Greater Clark County Schools are beginning their 1:1 computer initiate in the fall. Students in grades 3 to 12 will receive computers to use

14 WELLNESS INITIATIVES

The Greater Clark Wellness Committee challenges staff and students with health and wellness initiatives

15 CISCC: Extended-Day Learning Child Care Greater Clark County Schools has partnered with Communities In Schools of Clark County to provide before and after-school Extended-Day Learning Child Care for GCCS students

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About Us Greater Clark County Schools is the 21st largest school corporation in the state operating twelve elementary, three middle, one middle/high, two high, and two alternative schools. Serving a student population of approximately 10,500, Greater Clark offers a variety of courses and academic atmospheres to students at all academic levels. We are a one-to-one computer district, placing Samsung Chromebook laptop computers in the hands of all students in grades 3-12 which allows them to acquire the necessary 21st century proficiences to prepare for college or the workforce. Visit the Greater Clark County Schools’ website – www.gcs.k12.in.us – for more information about the district, schools, program and departments. While visiting the district’s website please sign-up to receive Parent Connect, a newsletter that keeps parents and the community informed of what is happening in the corporation. Sign-up by selecting “Newsletter Sign-up” under Quick Links located on the main page of the website. Greater Clark County Schools utilizes a district-wide grade/attendance reporting program called PowerSchool. Parents have the ability to monitor their child’s academic progress through PowerSchool’s Parent Portal, plus pay textbook rental, meal service charges, and other fees. Greater Clark County Schools utilizes an online registration, so register your child online today by visiting the district website.

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he Greater Clark County Schools Board of Trustees consists of members that are elected by the voters in specified geographic districts throughout Clark County. Each board member is elected at-large for a four year team during the November elections on even numbered years; however, the elections are staggered to provide continuity of leadership. In January, the School Board elects its members to fill the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer offices. The Chief Executive Officer of the Board is the Superintendent of Schools. The Greater Clark County Board of School Trustees, pictured left to right. Front row: Teresa Bottorff-Perkins, Christina Gilkey, and Nancy Kraft. Back row: Mark Pavey, Tony Hall, Kevin Satterly, and Jerry White. Board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the GCCS Administration Building.

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Belief Statements

We believe:

• all students can learn and grow academically; • student achievement is our primary goal; • a value-added education for all students includes college and career (21st century) skills that are measured in a continuous improvement environment; • staff collaboration promotes the successful delivery of curriculum; • Common Core Standards empower children to compete globally; • effective teaching and authentic learning are measured in multiple ways, including genuine problem-solving, critical thinking skills, engagement in learning, ability to collaborate, and individualized teaching and learning styles; • in teaching students the social and ethical skills to be responsible citizens;

integrated into the lives of students, • in maintaining and recruiting the most teachers, staff, and parents enhances qualified staff to support increasing student learning and better prepares student achievement and providing them to be competitive in the 21st an exceptional, mission-driven work century; environment that offers a competitive • ECA programs offer students varisalary, strong, collaborative profesous methods to develop their talents, sional development within a culture social skills, and extend learning of high expectations for all employopportunities beyond the classroom; ees; and, • in educating our community regard• it is essential for Greater Clark to ing their important role in student embrace diversity, regardless of ethachievement; nicity, ability levels, and socio-eco• GCCS is built upon strong community nomic status. relations aligned with the mission of the school system; • community relations require informa- We value: tive, positive internal and external • and respect all personnel and inspire communications, as well as opportuthem to be the best they can be; nities for partnerships to support the • the staff’s commitment to the mission education of our students; of the school corporation and service • the school corporation must be fisas role models for students by exhibcally responsible to stakeholders by iting respect, responsibility and honproviding a balanced budget without esty; and, compromising its focus on student • facilities that are safe, clean, inviting, needs and classroom instruction; up-to-date, and conducive to learning • state-of-the-art technology which is for all students.

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In case of severe weather, please tune in one of the following stations. Do not call school offices or school employees because it ties up phone lines which are needed for emergency communications. These stations will be contacted no later than 6:00 a.m.:

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WAVE-3 WHAS-11 WLKY-32 WDRB-41

If weather and road conditions become bad enough to cause a change in the normal school schedule, one of the following plans will be announced on local radio and television stations on the morning in question and also posted on our website.

Plan 1: Two Hour Delay

a) School will begin two hours late. Buses will run two hours later on their normal routes. b) Afternoon dismissal will remain the same. c) The morning sessions of preschool programs will be cancelled.

Plan 2: Schools Closed WHAS - 840 AM WDJX - 99.7 FM WMPI - 105.3 FM

Cold Weather Hot Line A SchoolMessenger notification will be sent regarding school opening/closing on a bad weather day by 6:00 a.m. A recorded message will also be available at 288-4802 extension 501 or check the GCCS website at www.gcs.k12.in.us.

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a) No school will be open that day. b) School will be open the next scheduled day unless another closing announcement is made. c) Make-up days will be announced.

Plan 3: Two Hour Delay for New Washington Schools only There may be some instances where the New Washington Schools will be the only schools on a two hour delay. a) NWM/HS and NWES will be on a two hour delay. Buses will run two hours later on their normal routes for NWM/HS and NWES only. b) Afternoon dismissal will remain the same. c) The morning sessions of preschool programs and half-day morning kindergarten will be cancelled.

OTHER INFO: During slick road conditions, bus drivers may decide, after approval by the Director of Transportation, that a portion of their route cannot be safely traveled. In such cases, every effort will be made to notify the affected homes. The following rules will apply for students whose bus did not run: a) Attendance will be taken and recorded with a notation that absence was due to no bus transportation. b) If the student has perfect attendance in progress for the year, he/she will remain eligible for the recognition. c) All make-up requirements must be met.

Inclement weather conditions sometimes cause buses to run late. Parents are asked to prepare their children to wait a reasonable amount of time for the bus and to be prepared for some variation in normal schedules. Questions about these procedures may be directed to the school principal, the Assistant Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office (283-0701), or the Transportation Office (288-4809). Thank you for your cooperation.

one-to-one COMPUTER Initiative By Darian Eswine, News and Tribune

technology becomes every increasingly the driving force of society, schools are also turning to the digital world to assist learning. Greater Clark County Schools are beginning their 1:1 computer initiative in the fall. “Every student in grades three to 12 will receive Google Chromebooks for their use, whether at school or at home,” Director of Technology Brett Clark said.

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The books will be issued at the first of the year and will be held all year long. Every classroom will be using them and professional development for teachers and students will be provided to assist them with the technology. “This initiative will help students learn and give them greater access to information,” Clark said. Clark was hired at the end of the first semester of this school year, but officially began in January. He was given

the charge to put together a 1:1 initiative, although he said a lot of groundwork was already in place. “I began working on it, evaluating devices, talking with teachers and talking with school technology,” he said. “I started to narrow down devices and began to look at the budget.” The majority of the project is being funded through the capitol gains and projects fund; however, there are various small sources of funds to cover

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costs such as the technology fee. Clark said one of the goals is to keep decreasing book rental fees. “The goal is to continue to drive that number down as we move to more digital resources over the next three years,” he said. “We want to be as textbook free as we can be.” Features of this new initiative include portals for teachers to post calendars, assignments, notes, among other items, and a portal for parents to see what the students are doing in classes. This is apart of a program called My Big Campus. “As a parent myself of a couple of elementary students, communication is so important,” Clark said. “I want to know what my students are doing.” This type of project exists in many other schools across Indiana and all

across the nation. Clark said Indiana is one of the biggest 1:1 states. “The district I came from before this was a 1:1, and I know three other schools going 1:1 with Chromebooks in the fall,” he said. The overall goal with this program seems to be increased communication between teachers, parents and students. “Communication is a big part of being able to learn, plus they can learn anywhere they want, anytime they want,” Clark said. “Everyone has the same device to launch from in their quest for knowledge.” Clark said he thinks the program will grow naturally over the first year of its use and then continue to improve. “In the very first year, there will be a lot of tool-oriented learning how does it all work, etc.” he said. “We want to

think how can we create more students in classrooms, engage students in their passions and support them so that we have these amazing students in classrooms and help them achieve their goals for the future.” Collaboration is key to making this work, Clark said. “I firmly believe that we are all smarter when we share,” he said. The 1:1 computer initiative will be put into action at the first of the school year for Greater Clark County Schools. Clark is looking forward to diving into the program and said there will be great rewards. “It's an exciting time for our school district-while I'm sure there will be ups and downs, it's a great learning experience,” he said. “For everyone, in the end there will be big payoffs.”

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In 2006, the Greater Clark County Board of School Trustees adopted a Wellness Policy to support increased emphasis on nutrition as well as physical activity at all grade levels and to enhance the well-being of the school corporation’s students. Shortly after, the Greater Clark Wellness Committee, composed of Greater Clark staff and community members, was selected to oversee the policy and meet monthly to develop initiatives for students. The committee recognized that children need access to healthy foods and opportunities to be physically active in order to grow, learn, and thrive. Greater Clark has partnered with many community agencies and businesses such as Aramark, Southern Indiana YMCA, Grassroots Coalition, and the Jeffersonville Parks Department to ensure the success of the policy. The Greater Clark Wellness Committee has challenged staff and students with health/wellness initiatives the past three years. In 2011 the committee launched the “GCCS Mileage Club,” a pedometer challenge issued to the elementary schools’ students and staff. Each school was provided with pedometers to track steps for a 14-week period. The excitement exploded as the students moved more to track their steps for their individual schools. Staff of Greater Clark also jumped into the movement to help their school points and encourage a healthy lifestyle among their students. The initiative has been a huge success, ending with a victory for last school year for

Bridgepoint Elementary and Parkwood Elementary for having the most steps recorded. Students from both schools were rewarded with a trip to the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center. The Greater Clark Wellness Committee has also partnered with the Jeffersonville Jazzercise Center to create a fitness DVD. The DVD featured Greater Clark students and was used to provide exercise routines during rainy day recesses. For the past three years, two Greater Clark elementary schools have been chosen by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Department of Education to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The federally assisted program provided free fresh fruit and vegetables to students in the participating elementary schools during the school day. The goal of the program was to improve students overall diet and create healthier eating habits to impact their present and future health. There is evidence that simple physical activity can promote better opportunities for learning. Studies have found a correlation between physical activity and increased performance in the classroom. Physically active youths tend to show improved attributes such as increased brain function and nourishment, higher energy/concentration levels, increased self-esteem, and better behavior. These findings drive the Greater Clark Wellness Committee to educate and motivate the district’s students.

Extended-Day Learning Child Care Greater Clark County Schools has partnered with Communities In Schools of Clark County to provide before and after-school Extended-Day Learning Child Care for GCCS students. Communities In Schools of Clark County (CISCC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CISCC’s main goal is to help make sure the basic needs of students are being met so they can be successful in school. CISCC has been providing a variety of services to GCCS schools since 2002. This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children. Enrichment activities, help with homework, tutoring, social skills groups, and themed units are a few of the resources CISCC will offer at their Extended-Day Learning Child Care locations. CISCC is eligible to accept RVR Childcare Vouchers at most sites. For more information concerning the Voucher Program, please contact River Valley Resources, Inc. at 812 949-4381

The CISCC’s Extended-Day Learning Child Care hours of service will be: Before School: 6:30 a.m. to the start of school day After School: End of school day to 6:00 p.m.

WEEKLy rates Full time: 3-5 days • Part Time: 1-2 days

One child: two children: three children: Full time: Part time: Before Care: After Care:

$65 $35 $35 $55

Full time: Part time: Before Care: After Care:

$110 $60 $60 $95

Full time: Part time: Before Care: After Care:

$140 $80 $75 $120

To learn more about Communities In Schools of Clark County or to register your child for Extended-Day Learning Child Care: Please contact Karen Herron (812) 280-0028 or cis@cisclark.org. Registration may be completed by going to the CISCC website at www.cisofclark.org.

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BRIDGING EXCELLENCE & OPPORTUNITIES

Greater Clark County Schools

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BRIDGING EXCELLENCE & OPPORTUNITIES

The following pages contain information on each school within the Greater Clark School Corporation.

Bridgepoint Elementary School

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Andrew Melin – ext. 323 Assistant Superintendent Travis Haire – ext. 310 General Counsel Sandra Lewis – ext. 356 Chief Financial Officer Tom Dykiel – ext. 316 Executive Director for Elementary Education Kimberly Hartlage – ext. 305 Executive Director for Educational Services Amy Schellenberg – ext. 337 Executive Director for Special Services Ann Schnepf – ext. 287 Supervisor of Communications Erin Bojorquez – ext. 325

Principal: Jennifer Schulz O’Brien Address: 420 Ewing Lane, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4858 Bridgepoint Elementary School (BES) houses students in prekindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 400 students. The mission of BES is to provide a child-centered learning environment which develops a high level of academic and social achievement based on the individuality and uniqueness of each student. BES believes each student will develop his/her highest potential as a lifelong learner and responsible citizen in the home, school, community, and beyond. BES takes pride in its highly-qualified professional faculty and staff, its balanced standards–based academic program, its home-school support, community involvement, and all inclusive programs that focuses on “keeping kids first”. As a Title I school, BES provides an additional 30 to 45 minutes of intervention in reading and math is provided every day. The intervention curriculum includes such programs as Read 180, Soar to Success, Voyager, and Read Naturally as well as teacher-created materials to supplement the grade level standards. A Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS) system is used to help our students to develop and maintain appropriate behaviors. Emphasis is placed on responsibility, perseverance, respect, compassion, trustworthiness, and self-control. There are school-wide student expectations for the students to follow that help them to make BES a safe and successful learning environment. In addition to a top notch academic curriculum, extra-curricular activities offered at BES include cross county, track, girls’/boys’ basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, yell leaders and BES Boppers dance team. Students may also participate in chorus and other activities each year, as planned.

Outstanding Qualities • 15 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 25 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • Highly Qualified Staff • Full implementation of the Common Core Standards in Grades K-2 • Full-day Kindergarten • Free breakfast served daily to all students • Character Education Program to assure students mature socially and academically • Successful athletic programs • 2013 GCCS Wrestling Champions • 2013 GCCS Girls Track Champions A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEWS AND TRIBUNE 17

where” they will attend college. Administrators from all Charlestown schools meet monthly with Mayor Bob Hall and the CEEF board to support academic success within the community. On October 17, 2012, CMS partnered with New Washington State Bank, McDonalds, River Crossing Assisted Living, Jeffersonville Fraternal Order of Police, St. Catherine Regional Hospital, Charlestown Parks and Recreation, and Dr. William Voskuhl to become a Rachel’s Challenge School. Students signed a pledge to create a school culture of kindness and compassion. CMS will continue this work and message in the upcoming school year as well.

Other Community Partnerships Include:

Charlestown Middle School Principal: Karen Wesely Address: 8804 High Jackson Road, Charlestown, IN 47111 Phone: (812) 256-6363 Charlestown Middle School (CMS) houses students in sixth through eighth grades. It has an enrollment of approximately 540 students. The mission of CMS is to promote a school community that works together to establish comprehensive, 21st Century, educational programs which empowers all students to become lifelong learners. This mission will be enhanced with the distribution of a Samsung Chromebook to all CMS students in 2013-2014. CMS is one of six schools in the State of Indiana working with Indiana University to become a model sight for the PBIS-Indiana initiative (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). Teachers have received intensive training in culturally-responsive PBIS. Through the ongoing routines of the PBIS system, CMS has truly become an environment where students live up to the expectations they are given and rewarded for their hard work. CMS cultivates partnerships with the community to ensure that all students will be successful and continue schooling for a higher education. They have partnered with the Charlestown Excellence in Education Foundation (CEEF) to bring post-secondary awareness to all students. The slogan is “It’s not if, it’s

• The City of Charlestown and Greater Clark County Schools are working together to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) to serve daily at CMS. • Student Service Outreach: Blessings in a Backpack, Al-Anon and Hosparus Grief Counseling • Life Skills Programming from Our Place • Student Educational Programming from Center for Women and Families and Safe House

Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Athletic Highlights

• Fall Sports: Football, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Boys’Tennis, and Volleyball • Reigning Football Clark Bowl Champions • Winter Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, and Swimming • Reigning Clark-Floyd County Diving Champion • Spring Sports:Track and Girls’Tennis • Reigning Clark-Floyd Boys’Track Champions (Undefeated Season in 2012-2013) • Soccer Sports Clinic • Clubs and Groups • National Junior Honor Society • Pirate-Pride Club (Student Leadership) • Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) • Yearbook Club • Art Club • Spanish Club • Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) • Friends of Rachel Activities (Service Activities) • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

and course rigor, and they strive to stay ahead of that curve. CHS recently completed a 41 million dollar renovation project. The renovation enables CHS to offer state-of–the-art science labs, interactive whiteboards, ceiling mounted LCD units, and wireless internet throughout the building. CHS is small enough to give students a personal touch, yet large enough to offer a demanding curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) Courses in Chemistry, Physics, Government, Economics, English, Biology, History, and Calculus. Our partnership with Ivy Tech allows us to offer over 60 Dual Credits at no charge to students. CHS is one of the only Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a nationally recognized pre-engineering program, sites in Southern Indiana, with pathways in Engineering and Biomedical Science. CHS also boasts 19 varsity sports, an award-winning choir, a marching band, and an excellent theatre department.

Charlestown High School Principal: Mark Laughner Address: #1 Pirate Place, Charlestown, IN 47111 Phone: (812) 256-3328 Charlestown High School (CHS) houses grades nine through twelve and has an enrollment of approximately 725 students. The mission of CHS is to academically challenge students, for students to enjoy varied learning opportunities, maintain character growth, and develop strategic skills that will enable them to become real world problem solvers. The CHS staff believes that true learning comes from active exploration, interaction, and discovery and not from a passive transfer of knowledge. They also believe that true teaching focuses on the needs of the learner, and they value child-centered curriculum and experiential learning. CHS staff believes the future of a student’s success is through technology 18 GREATER CLARK COUNTY SCHOOLS 2013-14 DIRECTORY

Outstanding Qualities • Newly renovated building with SmartBoard technology and Wireless Internet throughout the building • Newly renovated Athletic Facilities • District one-to-one computer initiative - Samsung Chromebook for every student • Transfer General Education Certificate from Ivy Tech • Associate Degree option from Ivy Tech • 89 percent Graduation Rate • Positive Behavior Support Program • Technology Industry Certifications in IC3 and MOS • Automotive Technology Center • Pre-Engineering PLTW program • 15 Honors Courses, and 7 AP Courses • Over 200 students receiving College Dual Credits in 2013 • Over $1.5 Million Awarded to Seniors in Scholarship offers

The combination of the dynamics of academics, arts, and athletics creates the positive environment and energy for our students to succeed at JHS, in our community, and in the larger world. JHS welcomes you to be a part of it all.

Outstanding Qualities

Jeffersonville High School Principal: Julie Straight Address: 2315 Allison Lane, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 282-6601 Jeffersonville High School (JHS) houses students in grades nine through twelve and has an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students. The JHS mission statement is to provide all students with a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self–discipline, motivation, and excellence in learning. The vision at JHS is to produce learners for life.

JHS is THE place to be in order to Excel, Prepare, Play, and Connect: Excel: JHS offers the most Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual

• 47 Dual Credit Offerings/ Transfer General Education Certificate(Early College High School Associates) • 25 Advanced Placements Course Offerings • 1023 AP Exams taken by 561 students in 2013 • AP NMSI Grant • National Grammy Signature School Award – Band • National Grammy Music Teacher Finalist – Scott Cooksey • 52 Visual Arts Awards through Regional Scholastic Art Competition • 1 National Gold Key Art Award-winning artist • WJHS,Topic, & Hyphen – Award winning journalism programs • Technology Industry Certifications – IC3, MOS, MTS, Solidworks Certification • Welding/Building Trades programs • Partnership with Norton Healthcare provides pre-nursing program with certifications • Anchor Club, SADD Club, Student Council, Key Club – Community Service Student Organizations • 2013 graduating seniors were awarded over $8 MILLION in scholarships • Lily Endowment Teacher Creativity Grant – Ms. Ginger Whitis, Ms. Patricia Miller, & Mr. Mark Reilly

Credit Courses in the metropolitan area! They range from Biology to World History to Advanced Speech and everything in between. A state of the art language lab is part of the three AP language courses. Thanks to the NMSI Grant, students will receive $100.00 for every score of 3, 4 or 5 on AP Math, Science and English. And beginning this year, students can graduate JHS with up to two years of college credit through the Dual Credit class offerings.

Prepare:

The school to career programs teach students marketable skills through practical, hands-on experiences. The JHS vocational program includes: IT certifications, welding, building trades, vocational television, childcare careers, and pre-nursing. Students can also earn auto-tech, pre-pharmacy, cosmetology and many other certifications through partnership programs with GCCS and Prosser. JHS also boasts a stellar JROTC program.

Play: JHS has a sports program for all seasons: • Fall: football, volleyball, men and women’s soccer, women’s golf, cross country, and men’s tennis • Winter: men and women’s basketball, swimming and diving, wrestling, and gymnastics • Spring: baseball, softball, track, women’s tennis, and men’s golf

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The visual and performing arts program at JHS is outstanding, winning multiple awards yearly. The wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities are offered. Whatever your interests, Jeffersonville High School has something to offer.

JHS produces award-winning visual arts and performing arts with state awards in choir, band, and art. Scott Cooksey, band director, is a finalist for National Grammy Signature Music Educator. The theater department produced incredible plays this year including: Annie and Grease. Jeffersonville High School’s extracurricular programs are top notch. The women’s basketball team won the IHSAA State Championship, in 2011 led by Coach Chad Gilbert. Our coaches have been recognized as Coach of the Year regularly in many programs including Men’s/Women’s Tennis, Wrestling, Swimming, and Baseball.

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equips students with the tools to become more independent readers and self assessors. We are implementing Common Core Standards at all grade levels and providing ongoing reading and math intervention. Our staff believes that we are responsible for providing every child a value added education. High expectations and goals are set for each student and teachers diligently strive to achieve these goals. JJES has excellent parent involvement and business partnerships throughout the community. JJES cultivates partnerships with the community to ensure that all students will be successful and continue schooling for a higher education. We have partnered with New Washington State Bank and Charlestown Excellence in Education Foundation (CEEF) to bring post-secondary awareness to all students. The slogan, “It’s not if, it’s where!” is the response for students to attend higher education.

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Jonathan Jennings Elementary School (JJES) services kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 480 students. The mission of JJES is to lead Greater Clark County Schools in academic achievement. The vision at JJES is to change the future of our students and community one student at a time. Jonathan Jennings Elementary School was selected to be an Opportunity School by the State of Indiana. In addition, comprehensive training and professional development was provided with a primary focus on literacy. All teachers have implemented the new Indiana Reading Framework which

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Maple Elementary School Principal: Lauraetta Starks Address: 429 Division Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4860 Maple Elementary School (MES) houses students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 275 students. The mission of MES is to develop a community of learners who feel safe, challenged, and inspired; engage in quality learning experiences that lead to independence; achieve their fullest potential; build a life-long love for learning; and cooperate with a positive attitude. As with any elementary school, our main focus is on both literacy and math. All instruction is driven by the Indiana Common Core Standards and achievement data at the class, benchmark, or State level. Instruction begins with a whole group demonstration by the teacher. From there, the teacher serves as the facilitator who supports students as they work in small groups to practice

what was taught. The overall objective for our students is to engage ALL of them in the learning, and this is done by using effective total participation techniques. Emphasis is placed on high order questioning to help our students to think deeper in order to be prepared for the challenges of the spring State test (ISTEP+) and to become problem-solvers for real world dilemmas. Our main goal in all of this is to develop students to become self-assessors not only for school learning but for life. For those students who struggle in this setting, we have interventionists who work with them in small groups or individually on what they were unable to master in the classroom. The students spend from 3045 minutes daily with the interventionists until they reach mastery. Enrichment activities are provided to those students who catch on quickly. In other words, we have high expectations for ALL of our students, and there is something in place at every level to help ALL students to achieve. A Positive Behavior Support (PBS) system is used to help our students to develop and maintain appropriate behaviors. Emphasis is placed on perseverance, integrity, respect, accountability, trustworthiness, excellence, and self-discipline. There are school-wide student expectations for the students to follow that help them to make MES a safe and successful learning environment. All that has been mentioned above is able to happen effectively because of the willingness of the teaching staff to collaborate a minimum of three times per week to learn more about teaching methods for instructing the 21st century child, analyzing student work, and planning. This is why MES is an achieving school.

Outstanding Qualities • “A” rated school by the state of Indiana • 15 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ scores over the past three years • 13 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ scores over the past three years • One of only two schools in Indiana to be named as a Title I Distinguished School • Received a Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration (CSRD) grant totaling over $300,000 • Two teachers from MES have been recognized as the Greater Clark County School Teacher of the Year (2003 and 2008)

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New Washington Elementary School Principal: Darcie Goodin Address: 224 Poplar Street, New Washington, IN 47162 Phone: (812) 293-3331 New Washington Elementary School (NWES) houses preschool through fifth grade and enrolls approximately 360 students. NWES believes in the very best for students, families, and community. The teachers and support staff are committed to providing the very best education for kids. A technology curriculum is provided to help advance students’ knowledge of computer skills and programs that will help them be successful as they enter middle and high school, with each classroom equipped with a Promethean Board (interactive whiteboard). NWES staff is very proud of the students’ achievements each year, and they continue to see high levels academic growth. In addition to the core subjects that are taught, students receive instruction in art, music, physical education, science lab, computer lab, writing lab, and library. Reading Counts® is a fun way students are encouraged to read inside and outside of school. Students in grades one through five participate in a school-based reading incentive program that allows them to establish goals, reach them, and feel confident in and enjoy reading. We also offer a Positive Behavior Support Program that encourages students to make good choices each day. Students are also able to participate in a wide variety of after-school activities such as cross country, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading, chorus, and track. A special honor is granted to our fifth grade students each year by having them help to beautify and maintain our many flower gardens around our campus.

Outstanding Qualities • A” rated school by the state of Indiana • 14 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 16 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • Strong community pride and support • Small school atmosphere • Large variety of extra curricular activities

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New Washington Middle/High School Principal: Ben D. Ledbetter, Jr. Address: 226 State Road 62 North, New Washington, IN 47162 Phone: (812) 293-3368 New Washington Middle/High School (NWM/HS) is a unique school in GCCS as it serves grades six through twelve on the same campus and enrolls approximately 490 students. The middle school program is located on the first floor and the high school program is located on the second with Ag-Tech, Arts, Health/P.E., and Music located in a separate wing. The Library/Media Center is a hub of activity for resources and research and is located in the middle of the building on the first level. NWM/HS is committed to learning, creativity, and individual achievement in a safe, responsible and challenging environment through dedicated school and community cooperation. It is truly a world class education in a small school setting. NWM/HS offers a variety of highly effective curriculum and extra-curricular activities. The Academic Team continues to be competitive in local and state competitions with individual and team winners. The competitive cheer squad has won three state championships and has been state runner-up twice over the last six years. The marching band has become a regular participant in regional competitions and brings home championship hardware for their efforts. The Future Farmers of America (FFA) has been recognized at the local, state, and national levels over the years. There is much to be proud of for the New Washington community. NWM/HS has a positive behavior motto of “We Are One” and we consider our school a high performance zone!

Outstanding Qualities • Student achievement levels on ISTEP+ test scores and ECA (End of Course Assessment) Scores are consistently above the state average • Strong partnerships with local businesses • Annually competing for academic and athletics championship recognitions • New Washington Schools are the focal point of the community

Northaven Elementary offers an academic program that includes balanced literacy with integrated science and social studies concepts, daily writing workshops, and balanced mathematics. Students also attend library, physical education, and related arts classes once or twice per week. The staff has an intervention and enrichment system that provides students with two blocks each day when their individual education level is specifically addressed by re-teaching, reviewing, or further challenging concepts, skills, or strategies depending on the academic needs of the child. Academics are priority at Northaven, but the staff also wants to instill good character and decision making into each student as well. A common language is used at NES regarding student expectations and to remind students often about the decision they are making. The students are told to â&#x20AC;&#x153;SOAR like an Eagleâ&#x20AC;? to learn positive recognition for their behavior.

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Parkview Middle School Principal: Amy Hasselbring Address: 1600 Brigman Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4844 Parkview Middle School (PVMS) houses grades six, seven and eight with an enrollment of approximately 800 students. The staff is committed to providing an enriching and meaningful education that is aligned to the common core standards. Through academics, athletics, relationships, and teamwork, the mission of PVMS is to educate the whole student. It is our goal to make PVMS a place where students want to come to learn and grow as people who will make up a community of caring individuals. The mantra of PVMS is to “Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Prepared”. This mantra is embedded in everything we do at PVMS. Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) is a program that has been developed at PVMS and provides an opportunity for students to earn a multitude of rewards for living the PVMS mantra. When students demonstrate excellence in decision making and behavior they are rewarded with “Devil Dinero”. The “Devil Dinero” is currency that is used at PVMS and can be used in a variety of ways. For example, students can save their dinero for a big ticket item such as going to the movies or playing dodge ball against the Jeffersonville Fire and Police Departments. They can also use them on alternating Fridays for a chance to win frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf or spend their dinero in the bookstore or for admission into athletic events. PVMS offers many opportunities for a unique and rigorous education. PVMS offers pre-algebra to 6th graders, algebra to 7th graders and geometry to 8th graders. There are also many advanced classes that are offered for the high achieving student. In addition, PVMS offers a wide variety of Impact classes such as: World War II History, Peer Mediation, Spanish, History of Rock and Roll, Creative Writing and Banking and Investing. Each student has the choice to take two related arts classes to go along with his/her core classes. These choices include: art, physical education, health, theater, career exploration, gateway to technology, medical detectives, band and choir. It is the goal of PVMS to educate the whole child and by offering these exciting courses it allows us to succeed in doing so. Students are provided with many after school activities if they choose to get involved. Basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, swimming, track, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling are the athletics that are offered. National Junior Honor Society, peer tutoring, drama, and various clubs are also offered to students looking to get involved. As a staff we know that students who are involved in after school activities are more likely to have a successful year. PVMS is a great school with wonderful staff members who are dedicated to providing an engaging, enriching, and challenging curriculum that will allow your child to grow into a lifelong learner. Parkview Middle School: Where students learn to be responsible, be respectful and be prepared!

Outstanding Qualities • 16 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 18 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • Award winning Band/Choir and athletic programs • Indiana University Southeast 2010 School of the Year

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Parkwood Elementary School Principal: Janice Korfhage Address: 748 Spicewood Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129 Phone: (812) 945-2387 Parkwood Elementary School (PES) houses pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The mission of PES is to work together to ensure academic success for all students. The vision at PES is that it will be a place where students are excited to come, all students are challenged, students and staff learn from their mistakes, and students are not afraid to try new things. The staff is positive in their interactions and students know what their strengths are, and the teachers build on those strengths. Parents are involved in classrooms that are warm and inviting. The various learning styles of students are recognized and valued, and students are engaged in a variety of learning experiences. Both students and teachers use technology on a daily basis. Parent survey data indicates that 94 percent of our parents believe that their child is getting a quality education at Parkwood Elementary School. PES is a Title I school. Title I schools receive additional funds that are used to provide additional services for students in reading and mathematics. All teachers and para educators in Title I schools are highly qualified and meet the requirements for Indiana’s High Objective Uniform State Standard Evaluation (HOUSSE). Teachers participate in on-going professional development. Parkwood was a Reading First School for (6) years. Through Reading First teachers in kindergarten through grade three received comprehensive professional development and training in the five components of reading. Fourth and fifth grade teachers also participated in training and professional development related to the teaching of reading. Teachers in grades kindergarten through five have participated in professional development in Balanced Math and writing. In addition to the prescribed curriculum, many enrichment programs are offered. The Parent Teacher Organization sponsors enrichment clubs related to a variety of topics in an afterschool program. There are also several teacher sponsored clubs that meet afterschool during the course of the year (newspaper club, computer club, student council, and nature club). Students also participate in GCCS academic competition.

Outstanding Qualities • “A” rated school by the state of Indiana • 13 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 19 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • Partners with Communities in Schools Clark County • Received comprehensive school reform grant totaling over $250,000 (2003-2006) • Reading First grant (2003-2010) • School improvement grant totaling $300,000 (2008-2009) • Early Literacy Intervention Grant (2011- 2013)

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Principal: Michelle Dyer Address: 1250 Monroe Street, Charlestown, IN 47111 Phone: (812) 256-7286

River Valley Middle School Principal: Michael Denny Address: 2220 Veteran’s Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4848

Pleasant Ridge Elementary (PRES) houses kindergarten through River Valley Middle School (RVMS) houses grades six through eight and has grade five and enrolls approximately 485 students. It is located in the approximately 900 students. The Mission of River Valley Middle School is to create heart of beautiful Charlestown, Indiana. In addition to a first class an environment in which our diverse student population can acquire the skills, education, students at PRES benefit from a wireless environment and the knowledge and responsibilities necessary to become productive citizens in an everuse of more than 150 laptop computers. Staff at Pleasant Ridge makes changing world. Our program focuses on the whole student by providing a strong sure that national technology standards are a part of every student’s day. academic program, a variety of clubs and student organizations and a comprehensive PRES has many business partnerships such as New Washington athletic program. We want our school to be a place where students feel safe, where State Bank and the Kiwanis Club of Charlestown as well as support they are academically prepared for their next level of education, where they know the from Charlestown Excellence in Education Foundation (CEEF). These staff cares about them and where they enjoy coming each day. partnerships provide the focus for the community of working together to At River Valley we are focused on the Raider – R’s which are being Respectful, create a culture where ALL students go on to post secondary education. being Responsible and being Ready to Succeed. We expect our students to be focused Pleasant Ridge is a proud support of Rachel’s Challenge, an antion learning and to also be productive school citizens. We provide students with bullying program that focuses on the change that just one act of kindness incentives and the opportunity to earn rewards through our Positive Behavior Support YOUTUBE LOGO SPECS can make in someone’s life. We partner with other Charlestown schools Program. Students can earn PBS cards based on grades, attendance and behavior to educate and celebrate each student and their contribution. that provide a variety of rewards, privileges and incentives. The teachers also use In addition to the daily pursuit of excellence, this school offers a classroom, team and grade level incentive/rewards programs to supplement our variety of extracurricular activities including math bowl team, onschool-wide program. We expect much of our students and want them to know that on lightchorus, backgrounds dark backgrounds intramurals, competitive athletics, drama, and book clubs. their hard work is being recognized and appreciated. Our students are provided a comprehensive and challenging curriculum which standard standard includes advanced classes in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Outstanding Qualities main red gradient bottom New course offerings this year include Pre- Algebra for 6th grade, Algebra I at 7th • PMS 18 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ scores over PMS 1815C 1795C grade, College and Career Exploration for all 6th graders, Medical Detectives for all M96 Y81 K54 C0 the M96 Y90 K2 threeC13 past years 7th graders and Gateway to Technology for all 8th graders. Students are also provided • 20 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ scores over the past three several different elective classes including Band, Chorus, Music, Art, Swimming, years Physical Education and Computer Education. We will also be implementing the • Technology Focus – 150 laptops + computer lab IMPACT Program which will provide additional academic assistance for students that black • white Business partnerships with CEEF, New Washington State Bank, no gradients no gradients need it and many new and exciting enrichment classes. Some examples include a BLACK WHITE and Kiwanis Club C100 M100 Y100 K100 C0 M0 Y0 K0 Jazz Band, History of Sports, Literacy Circles, Stock Market Simulation, Science Fair, • Extracurricular clubs (chorus, math bowl team, intramurals, Life-Long Sports and Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies based activities. competitive athletics, drama, and book clubs) Additionally, River Valley Middle School students have numerous clubs available, a comprehensive athletic program , a Media Center with a 23,000 + collection of materials for students and a virtual library for 24/7, 12 months a year access to reading materials. We believe that the combination of great students, a caring and dedicated staff, watermark watermark Follow Greater Clark supportive parents and a comprehensive academic and extra-curricular program will County School Corporation assure that we are a premier provider of education for our students.

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Outstanding Qualities • ISTEP scores in Language Arts have increased by 15% over the past three years. • ISTEP scores in Math have increased by 24% over the past three years. • Band and Chorus have received Gold ratings at contest for 20+ years stacked logo (for sharing only) • Intervention, basic skill, alternative education, nationally recognized Read 180 Program,Young Hoosier Reading Challenge, and after school tutoring programs are available to improve student academic performance and increase reading levels. As a result, the percentage of students reading at or above grade level rose from 60% (494) in August 2011 to 68% (586) in May 2012. • Three of the athletic teams won their county tournaments.

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Riverside Elementary School Principal: Beth Kimmel Address: 17 Laurel Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4868 Riverside Elementary School (RES) houses students in preschool through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 510 students. The mission of RES is to establish a safe, appropriate, and nurturing learning environment which provides all students a secure foundation of knowledge and develops a love of learning. RES students experience success and achieve their highest potential with the support of teachers, parents, and the community. RES offers a newer facility built in 2006. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards and document cameras which assist student learning and engagement. In addition, students benefit from two computer labs. Special area programs include reinforcement in math through art, music, and physical education. Library and technology are also offered. Student extra-curricular activities include sports, fine arts, and academics. RES staff collaborates weekly to focus instruction on student needs and core curriculum. A positive behavior support system is used to encourage good student behavior. At RES, TEAM work is encouraged and parents and community members are viewed as valued partners in educating children.

Outstanding Qualities: • 14 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 26 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 2013 GCCS Overall Wrestling Co-Champions • 2013 GCCS Academic Team Runner-ups • Shakespeare special programming offered for the last 4 years • Partnership with Clark County Soil and Water to provide a Rain Garden for the school • Schoolwide recycling program sponsored by our Environmental Club

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Spring Hill Elementary School Principal: Virenda Cunningham-Lester Address: 201 East 15th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4874 Spring Hill Elementary School (SHES) houses students in prekindergarten through fifth grade and has approximately 250 students. The mission of SHES is to create an educational environment where students, staff, parents, and community unite to challenge and prepare students to be productive members of the community. Teachers at SHES strive daily to ensure that all students acquire the skills needed to be lifelong learners. SHES staff of dedicated teachers and paraprofessionals demonstrates a unified philosophy of teaching and learning. The daily schedule for the school includes an uninterrupted 90 minute block of balanced literacy, 45 minutes of Writers’ Workshop, and 60 minutes of math, along with 30 minutes of additional intervention of students in need. School and family activities are held each year to promote the partnership of school, parents, and community.

Outstanding Qualities • 17 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 5 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • Distinguished Title I school • Continuous growth on IREAD3 • Nationally recognized Reading Counts® Program • Variety of extracurricular activities: Student Postal Workers, Newspaper Carriers, Student Council • Array of clubs: Academic, Art, Homework, Kindness, Science, Intramural and Competitive Sports

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (TJES) houses kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 350 students. The mission of TJES is to provide students with self-discipline, self-esteem and the motivation to master the academic and social skills necessary to ensure success. TJES has been honored as a Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education in 1990 and 2011. The dedicated teachers, paraprofessionals and staff believe we are responsible for encouraging every child to meet their potential. TJES is known for its focus on music, art and technology education. Our holistic approach to education provides our students with exciting and challenging opportunities to be successful throughout the year. TJES partners with the community to ensure the success of all students. One of our largest attributes is our Parent Teacher Association. Over the last decade TJES’s PTA has raised approximately $100,000 to benefit the school, teachers, students, and community.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Principal: Jennifer M. Korfhage Address: 2710 Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4855

Outstanding Qualities • 17 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 23 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • Indiana Department of Education Four Star School – 1990 and 2011 • Strong focus on health and nutrition of students • Art, Music and technology education • Extracurricular opportunities; chorus, hand bells, academic team, competitive athletics, and student council

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letter grade of an “A” by our own parent community on our performance in educating children on recent survey results as well as by the Indiana Department of Education. UES staff strives to Uplift Educational Standards by providing a rigorous curriculum to achieve excellence in learning for each child. The school family is bound together by the common thread of good character, which includes mutual respect, personal dignity, and individual responsibility. Academic excellence and a dedication to community service are emphasized. UES consistently provides high achieving extracurricular programs that include several GCCS basketball championships. Utica Elementary School (UES): United for Excellence in Student Achievement

Outstanding Qualities • “A” rated school by the state of Indiana • 12 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 11 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ ISTEP test scores over the past three years • 93 percent of all students in grades three through five passing the English/Language Arts and Math portion of ISTEP+ test • Indiana Department of Education Four Star School – 1997, 1998, 2009, and 2012 • 2002 and 2007 GCCS Teacher of the Year and WHAS Excel Award recipients • Multicultural programs to promote cultural competency • Character Education Program • Academic Team • Indiana Association of Student Council’s Honor Council

Utica Elementary School Principal: To Be Announced Address: 210 Maplehurst Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4878 Utica Elementary School (UES) houses students in kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 515 students. The mission of UES is to educate and inspire each student to strive for personal excellence through the utilization of effective strategies, application of critical thinking skills, and demonstration of self assessment techniques. Utica has been honored as a Four-Star School by the Indiana Department of Education in 1997, 1998, 2009, and 2012. We are proud to have been awarded the

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Wilson Elementary School Principal: April Holder Address: 2915 Charlestown Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4888 Wilson Elementary School (WES) houses kindergarten through fifth grade and enrolls approximately 530 students. Teachers at Wilson provide outstanding learning opportunities for the students. The goal at WES is to ensure that all students are engaged and achieving their personal best. WES is a place where all students are appreciated and encouraged. The staff offers strong academics, which focus on Balanced Literacy, Balanced Math, and a variety of other subjects. The staff is committed to ensuring that all of the students are successful and exhibit PRIDE (Personal Best,

Responsibility, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence). The staff is also very dedicated to making sure that every student is given a strong educational foundation. In addition to the standard curriculum, fine arts, technology, and some of the best athletic programs in elementary athletics are offered at WES.

Outstanding Qualities • “A” rated school by the state of Indiana • 14 percent increase in English/Language Arts ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • 9 percent increase in Math ISTEP+ test scores over the past three years • Variety of intervention programs including high ability to enable all students to reach their full potential • New technology (interactive whiteboards, document cameras, etc.) • Variety of extracurricular activities such as: student council, school bank, theater, intramural and competitive athletics.

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Corden Porter School serves approximately 60 students in grades 4 through 12. The mission of Corden Porter School is to provide the support, structure and environment that is necessary for our students to grow into the kind of people that they have the potential to become. A positive, research based approach is used to support students in their academic, emotional, and social growth. We are a strength based and highly individualized program, attempting to prevent problems from occurring rather than simply dealing with problems after the fact. We work with students on social skills, problem solving, anger management, and other essential life skills on a daily and ongoing basis. Our focus is on individual student needs, their emotional well being, and building personal behavioral skills and controls while at the same time helping students to be successful in meeting the academic standards needed to graduate from high school.

Corden Porter School Principal: Laura Morris Address: 630 Meigs Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 288-4891

Outstanding Qualities • Highly individualized instruction • An environment and school culture with a foundation of building positive relationships and meeting student needs • Research based approach to address academic, emotional, and social needs • Modern state of the art learning environment

Clark county middle/high school Principal: Jeff Griffith Address: 2420 E. Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Alternate to Suspension Program) 2710 E. Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: (812) 218-1669 Clark County Middle/High School is a secondary school for students who need the opportunity to make up or accelerate class credits through an individualized learning environment. Students are able to individually pace their education through taking online courses to meet high school graduation credit requirements. Classes are scheduled three or six hours per day. Students are enrolled in the program based on the recommendation of the school in which the student is currently enrolled. Clark County Middle/High School also has a campus at the Childplace location. The Childplace location also offers individualized instruction based on the students’ Individual Educational Plan. Students who have been suspended from their home school can receive individualized instruction and appropriate counseling for behavior management. The program is a partnership between Clark County Middle/ High School, Childplace, and the University of Louisville.

Outstanding Qualities • Three and six hour educational programs • Highly individualized e-school credit courses • Partnership with Childplace and the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work

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Employee injured in Jeff liquor store shooting Red Carpet Liquors employee gives account BY GARY POPP

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JEFFERSONVILLE — An employee of Red Carpet Liquors in Jeffersonville was shot during an attempted robbery Saturday night. Jeffersonville police reported Patel Kamleshkumar, 41, of Jeffersonville, was shot multiple times about 8 p.m. Kamleshkumar was shot by the

masked gunman, said another employee, Loretta Banister, of Clarksville, who witnessed the incident. Banister said she and Kamleshkumar were both working when the gunman entered the business on Crestview Court and 8th Street. She said she was in the back of the business retrieving several bottles to stock when she heard the doorbell that rings when the front

door is opened. As she came from the storage area to the front of the business she saw the gunman with his arms stretched over the counter pointing a firearm at Kamleshkumar. “I ducked down so he didn’t see that I was there,” Banister said. She said she never got a good look at the suspect during the incident, but she could see from her crouched position his arms holding a gun pointed at her co-worker. SEE SHOOTING, PAGE A6

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Jeffersonville firefighters Mark McCutcheon, Rick VanGilder and Travis Sharp recently spent two weeks in the city of Long Beach in New York aiding in Hurricane Sandy relief.

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Help when it’s needed most JFD gets relief to hurricane survivors Three firefighters spent two weeks in New York

Right, David Mull, of Sellersburg, holds hands with his son Jack, 5, as he tries ice skating for the first time at the Jeffersonville Ice Rink. The rink will be open seven days a week through Jan. 6, then remain open only on weekends through Jan. 27. For specific times visit www.jeffmainstreet.org.

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JEFFERSONVILLE — A group of Jeffersonville firefighters have returned from helping out with Hurricane Sandy recovery and said help there is ongoing. Jeffersonville Fire Department Maj. Michael McCutcheon, Maj. Travis Sharp and Capt. Rick VanGilder spent nearly two weeks in Long Beach, N.Y., organizing relief efforts for the city of more

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Below, Blair Kaelin enjoyed some time at the Jeffersonville Ice Rink Monday afternoon.

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than 30,000 people following the October hurricane. The work was more paper-filing than pulling people from homes, but their services were greatly needed as the entire four-mile long island had been covered by water during the surging storm. JFD Chief Eric Hedrick said the need for relief services — after initial crews conduct search and rescue efforts — are often underestimated. “After immediate response to save lives, there are still efforts needed for months and months,” Hedrick said. SEE FIREFIGHTERS, PAGE A6

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A busy 2013 BY DANIEL SUDDEATH

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Several items to keep an eye on this year

Here are some issues, events and

old Stephanie Kirk and 45-year-old Karen Hodella.

to keep an Unless another continuance is COMMUNITY FOCUSED.storiesCOMMUNITY MINDED. granted, Gibson will first stand trial

NEW ALBANY — New Albany COMMUNITY FOCUSED. COMMUNITY MINDED. and Floyd County will celebrate eye on in 2013. milestones, launch separate parks departments and break ground on new facilities this year. While there will be memorable events such as the celebration of the city’s 200th anniversary, there will also be challenges for local governments including funding two mur-

CAMM, GIBSON MURDER TRIALS Accused serial killer William Clyde Gibson is WILLIAM CLYDE set to stand trial GIBSON for three murders Accused of three

for the murder of Whitis this summer. Whitis was found strangled in Gibson’s home in the 800 block of Woodbourne Drive in New Albany last year. Hodella’s body was found in Clark County in 2003, and according to authorities, Gibson implicat-

NEW ALBANY — Floyd County Metro SWAT Team was called out early Sunday morning to assist in extracting a man from his home. James Ross, 56, of 3770 Gap Hollow Road, was suspected of assaulting his 14-year-old grandson and keeping him in the home against his will, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department said. The child used Facebook to contact his aunt, who alerted authorities about midnight. Officers first responded to the home about 1:30 a.m., officials said. No one would come to the door, even though offi-

cers suspected the home was occupied, said Jason Jones, Floyd County Sheriff’s Department officer and assistant SWAT commander. Jones, who acted as the incident commander, said officers spent the next several hours receiving information from the boy’s aunt and attempted to make contact to the occupants in the home. He said authorities were not sure if the boy was in the home or if the accusations were valid. Jones said at one point during the investigation, the home’s land phone line was disconnect by a resident. The aunt told officers that Ross kept a large firearm arsenal in the home. The SWAT unit arrived at the home about 6:15 a.m. and Ross and the boy exited the

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