Gladwin Alternative High School
3982 West M-61, Gladwin, Michigan 48624
Office- 989.426.8291
Fax- 989.426.6035
www.gladwinschools.net
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2013-14
School Annual Education Report (AER)
August 14, 2014
Dear Parents and Community Members:
We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information
on the 2013-2014 educational progress for Gladwin Community Alternative High School, also known as
the COOL school. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and state
laws. The school’s report contains information about student assessment, accountability and teacher
quality. If you have any questions about the AER, please contact the high school principal, Paul Zagata,
for assistance.
The AER is available for you to review electronically by visiting the following web site
www.gladwinschools.net or you may review a copy in the principal’s office at your child’s school.
The state has identified some schools with the status of Reward, Focus or Priority. A Reward school is
one that is outperforming other schools in achievement, growth, or is performing better than other schools
with a similar student population. A Focus school is one that has a large achievement gap in 30% of its
student achievement scores. A Priority school is one whose achievement and growth is in the lowest 5%
of all schools in the state.
Our school has not been given one of the above mentioned labels. For more information on how our
school compares to others schools and to view other pertinent data visit: https://www.mischooldata.org
Our key challenges for the upcoming year are to address the graduation rate and attendance issues at our
school. In an effort to better serve our community the COOL school will no longer operate out of the
building on West M-61, but rather the students will move into the regular high school. By making this
move more teachers will be involved with the students and strategies to improve the attendance and
graduation rates will be employed. We will continue to use our curriculum question model as a method to
address these issues which includes our tiered intervention strategies to meet the needs of all students.
More emphasis is being placed on instructional practices in the classroom through the use of researched
based instructional practices as found in the research by Dr. Robert Marzano. We are also in the process
of designing curriculum to meet the Common Core State Standards, which focuses more closely on
college readiness skills, as well as the individual needs of each student. We will also incorporate the use
of the PLATO computer program which allows students to earn credits toward graduation at their own
pace with the aid of a classroom teacher.
State law requires that we also report additional information.
PROCESS FOR ASSIGNING PUPILS TO THE SCHOOL
Prior to enrollment at Gladwin Community Alternative High School, students must complete an
application process and meet with administration to determine the best educational plan for the student.
THE STATUS OF THE 3-5 YEAR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
A copy of the School Improvement Plan is available on the school website at www.gladwinschools.net. A
paper copy of the School Improvement Plan is available upon request from the Principal. Our School
Improvement Team meets regularly during the school year to assess and review current programs and
strategies being implemented to meet our goals. The plan has established goals in the areas of Reading,
Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Core Curriculum Status
A copy of the Core Curriculum is available at www.gladwinschools.net or in the school office. All core
classes are realigning their curriculum to the Common Core State Standards.
English Language Arts
The English Language Arts curriculum has made the transition to the Common Core State Standards
adopted by Michigan’s State Board of Education in June, 2010. A sequence of English 9, English 10,
English 11, and English 12 is required. Students will be using the PLATO system of on-line courses to
earn their required credits beginning this year.
Mathematics
The Mathematics department has implemented Common Core State Standards adopted by Michigan’s
State Board of Education in June, 2010.In order to meet the needs of all students, Gladwin has
implemented the Integrated Math series. Students may take the traditional Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II
sequence or the Integrated I, Integrated II, Integrated III sequence. In addition, we offer Pre-Calculus and
Calculus for those students wishing to advance their math skills. All of our math teachers are equipped
with Texas Instruments calculators and smart boards to provide students with the latest technology
teaching tools. The Mathematics curriculum was last approved by our local Board of Education in the
2007-2008 school year. The math department participated in the Algebra for All, Geometry for All and
other programs to learn the newest information and teaching methods for mathematics.
Science
The Science has implemented the Common Core State Standards Literacy Standards which were adopted
by Michigan’s State Board of Education in June, 2010. All students will take Biology as a 9th grade
student, Physical Science as a 10th grade student, one semester of Chemistry as an 11th grade student and
then is required to take one semester of elective. We offer many electives in science such as: Botany,
Chemistry II, Forensic Science, Physics, Zoology, and Environmental Science. Building educators
utilize supplemental materials to create exciting and hands on science courses. We also have a working
greenhouse and host a semi-annual plant sale. The Science curriculum was last approved by our local
Board of Education in the 2007-2008 school year.
Social Studies
The Social Studies department has implemented the Common Core State Standards Literacy Standards
which were adopted by Michigan’s State Board of Education in June, 2010. All 9th grade students will
take United States History, 10th grade students will be enrolled in World History, and 11th grade students
will take a semester of Economics and a semester of United States Government. Students must also take
one elective from the following: Law, or Psychology. Students will be using the PLATO system of online courses to earn their required credits beginning this year.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School Student Achievement Data
All education departments at Gladwin High School participate in quarterly benchmark assessments. A
series of 10 to 30 questions based on State of Michigan objectives is administered per nine weeks. After
the assessment to information is reviewed with instruction, test questions, and pacing guides altered as
needed. It is the quarterly assessments along with MME data that drives the school improvement process
for the building. All local can be viewed in a PDF file available on the school’s website connected to this
report or by visiting- www.mischooldata.org. Below are the aggregate results from the 2013 MME and
the ACT college readiness standards:
2014 MME proficiency rates on the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) Four students tested
Subject
Advanced
Proficient
Partially Proficient
Not Proficient
0%
0%
0%
75.00%
25.00%
Reading
50.00%
25.00%
25.00%
0.00%
50.00%
Science
25.00%
0%
25.00%
0.00%
75.00%
Social Studies
25.00%
25.00%
0%
50.00%
25.00%
Writing
25.00%
0%
25.00%
25.00%
50.00%
Mathematics
Proficient
2014 ACT College Readiness Rates – number assessed 4
Subject
Composite
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Mean ACT
Score
17.5
15
16.5
20.8
16.0
Met or
Benchmark Exceeded
N/A
0
18
0
22
0
21
0
24
0
Met or
Exceeded
0%
25%
0%
50%
0%
Parent Teacher Conference Attendance Data
All Students
Number of students represented
Percentage of students represented
2010-2011
38
100%
2011-12
38
100%
2012-13
23
100%
2013-14
23
100%
Parent Teacher conferences are required for all students and are scheduled within the first month of each
semester.
Dual Enrollment
Gladwin Community Alternative High School had zero students taking college classes during the 2013-14
school year.
As the principal of Gladwin Community Alternative High School I am proud of our school community
for the support they give which allows our students to achieve a high school diploma in an alternative
setting. We appreciate the continued support of parents, staff and our community in this effort.
Sincerely,
Paul Zagata, Principal
Gladwin Community Alternative High School