About Berea City School District Berea City School District 390 Fair Street Berea, Ohio 44017 216-898-8300

TM A successful school district places a high degree of importance on ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential inside and outside of the classroom. This profile helps characterize the overall educational value of your school district in areas that matter most in our community. CONTENTS 3 District Leadership and School Directory 4 Superintendent’s Message 5 District Vision and Goals 6 Academics 9 The Arts 10 Whole Child 11 Educational Support Services 12 Finances 13 Parent and Community Involvement 14 About Berea City School District Berea City School District 390 Fair Street Berea, Ohio 44017 216-898-8300 www.berea.k12.oh.us

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Board of Education Ana Chapman | President Cori Farris | Vice President Steve Dockman Jeff Duke Neal Postel

Administration Michael Sheppard | Superintendent Jill Rowe | Treasurer/CFO

School Directory Berea-Midpark High School | Vincenzo Ruggiero, Principal...... 216-898-8900 Berea-Midpark Middle School | Nick Discenza, Principal...... 216-676-8400 Big Creek Elementary | Katie Rolland, Principal ...... 216-898-8303 Brook Park Memorial Elementary | Mike Kostyack, Principal ...... 216-433-1350 Brookview Elementary | Tracy Schneid, Principal ...... 216-676-4334 Grindstone Elementary | Teri Grimm, Principal...... 216-898-8305 Snow School | Joseph Kornick, Principal ...... 440-260-8251

3 2018-19 Quality Profile Superintendent’smessage

The Berea City School District is a community of excellence, integrity, and purpose. We value our residents and our students. We have excellent educators who care about our students. We are committed to offering a wide range of opportunities and engaging educational experiences that inspire lives of character, learning, leadership, and service.

The Quality Profile illustrates how our district is dedicated to offering a comprehensive education. We know that a Berea City School District education encompasses so much more than what a student demonstrates on a standardized test. We owe it to our community to share a more complete picture of where Berea City School District is today and our goals for the future.

Through this Quality Profile, we are sharing information about key areas of our school district and our goals for continued growth. This profile provides a glimpse of the full experience that is a Berea City School District education. You can view more information about the Berea City School District online at www.berea.k12.oh.us.

Finally, I wish to thank our community. It is because of your support over the years that Berea City School District is the excellent district it is today.

Sincerely,

Michael Sheppard Superintendent

Berea City School District 4 The Berea City School District is a diverse community dedicated to inspiring lives of character, learning, leadership, and service.

5 2018-19 Quality Profile Academics Berea City School District is an excellent school district that provides a multitude of unique opportunities for our students and the greater community. This begins with a strong academic program that ensures our students are ready and successful for the lives they live beyond school. From Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit college courses to pre-engineering and technical skills classes, our students have authentic and engaging college and workforce experiences that allow them to demonstrate their individual readiness in pursuit of their future career or academic goals.

Ensuring that our graduates are college and career ready is critical to our success. The District will continue to expand the opportunities for students to take college level courses and earn additional college credits before graduation.

Class of 2018 472 students Advanced Placement (AP Classes) AP Scholars - 25 97% graduated Number of courses offered: 15 (scoring a 3 or higher on three or more AP exams) Enrolled in college Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, AP Scholars with Honor - 14 227 (48%) English Literature & Composition, Language & Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, (average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken Military - 2 Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more AP exams) US Government & Politics, European History, AP Scholars with Distinction - 17 US History, Psychology, Spanish (average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken Number of students enrolled: 447 and scores of 3 or higher on five or more AP exams) of students at BMHS taking AP tests BMHS Average: 19.1 National AP Scholar - 1 73% scored higher than 3 (out of 5). Ohio Average: 19.4 (average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken National Average: 21 of students in Ohio taking AP tests and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more AP exams) 64% scored higher than 3 (out of 5). of students Nationwide taking AP tests 61% scored higher than 3 (out of 5).

State National BMHS Average Average Average Critical Reading 557 495 607 Math 563 511 617

Writing 537 484 543

The Class of 2018 2012-2017 was awarded over 5 Finalists $3 million 10 Semi-Finalists in scholarship opportunities 24 Commended Scholars

Berea City School District 6 15 884 183 118

Students Students College Board (grades 7-12) (grades 7-12) Students Advanced enrolled in enrolled in 878 enrolled into Placement Polaris Career Dual Credit the National (AP) Offerings Center Programs Course Options Honor Society

AVID C.L.O.S.E. Coe Lake Nature Trail & Riparian Berea-Midpark High School AVID Berea City Schools provides the Coe Restoration Project (Advancement Via Individual Lake Outdoor Science Education course The Coe Lake Project is intended for use Determination) Certificated Program. This to high school juniors and seniors. High by students of the school district and program encourages students to realize school students engage K, 3rd, and 4th community members as a land lab to their academic potential and place them graders in lessons requiring them to facilitate an appreciation for the natural on a college-bound path. critically think and problem solve and environment through the teaching of to take personal action and develop a science and history. Our wildlife habitat Camp Mi-Bro-Be lifelong love for the Earth system. Lessons has been nationally certified through the The name Mi-Bro-Be comes from are aligned to Ohio Science Standards National Wildlife Federation as an official (Middleburg Heights, Brook Park, Berea. and provide meaningful educational “Wildlife Habitat.” Soon a sign will adorn Camp Mi-Bro-Be is an outdoor education opportunities for both high school and the habitat. Our wildlife habitat number program offered to all sixth graders. elementary students. This far reaching, is 105284. It serves as a mini-refuge Each “team” of sixth grade students has nontraditional science course blossomed because of conscientious planning, the opportunity to camp in the beautiful in 2003 and since then has provided landscaping, and sustainable gardening. woods of Camp Whitewood. The teachers meaningful learning experiences to over Wildlife find quality habitat, food, water, accompany the students and join with 10,000 BCSD students. cover, and places to raise their young. high school student cabin counselors and the camp directors to provide a Comprehensive K-12 Library Program Early Childhood Education meaningful and memorable learning and School library programs continue to This Ohio Department of Job and team building experience. Graduating undergo momentous changes that have Family Services 5-star rated program seniors consistently rate sixth grade camp heightened the importance of technology is developed to meet the growing as one of their school career highlights. and evidence-based learning. The focus emotional, academic, and social needs of has moved from the library as a confined children in a developmentally appropriate Cleveland Clinic’s eXpressions™ Program place to one with fluid boundaries that is environment. Our preschool classrooms An interdisciplinary program that uses layered by diverse needs and influenced provide children with a learning art, written communication, and math to engage high school students in the by an interactive global community. environment that nurtures and supports world. Best in Show was achieved by a Guiding principles for school library their discovery and learning process. Berea City School student in 2018. programs focus on building a flexible Children are provided the opportunity to learning environment with the goal of explore, investigate, and discover at their producing successful learners skilled in own pace. We recognize that each child multiple literacies. is an individual, growing, and learning in his or her own way and time. In the 2017-18 school year, BCSD students earned

1,790 credits towards college

7 2018-19 Quality Profile Global Collaboration Projects Mobile App Design & Development NEW for 2018-19 Elementary to high school students Using 21st Century technology, this dynamic class teaches students how to create an participate in global projects to learn app from beginning to end. Students will learn to code and design fully functional apps, from and with each other. It is about gaining critical job skills in software development and information technology. connection, collaboration and co-construction. It includes technology infused challenge-based and project- Advanced Learning Course Progressions College Credit Plus - A Dual Credit Option based experiences across the globe The Berea City School District is In Berea City School District, students in through personalized approaches to committed to providing a continuum grades 7-12 can enroll in College Credit learning for all. of rigorous programs and services for Plus. A student can earn college and high all students. Beginning in grade 2, the school credits at the same time by taking District offers self-contained gifted college courses from community colleges Realizing Your Potential The Berea-Midpark High School’s classes through the ASPIRE Program for or universities. The purpose of this Realizing Your Potential (RYP) program identified students in grades 2-4. Beyond program is to promote rigorous academic provides supplemental support and grade 4, students have opportunities to pursuits and to provide a wide variety resources that enable and empower enroll in advanced course progressions of options to college-ready students. underrepresented male students to based upon selection criteria. As early At Berea-Midpark High School, we offer identify and realize their potential in as grade 7, students can place in a high college level courses on our campus to academia and social settings. RYP is a school Algebra 1 course. By grade 8, include College Composition, Humanities, brotherhood of accountability and builds Berea-Midpark Middle School offers Intro to Poetry, Intro to Fiction, US upon the hallmarks of unity, integrity, additional high school accredited courses History, Anatomy, and Physiology, dedication, responsibility, and common to include Geometry, Algebra 2, Physical College Algebra, College PreCalculus, and purpose. Science, Chinese-Mandarin 1, French 1, Introduction to Gaming and Simulation. German 1, and Spanish 1. In the 2017-2018 school year, District Project Lead the Way students earned 1,790 Carnegie Units of Ohio’s premier STEM program to help Titans Video Team college credit. students develop in-demand knowledge Students actively create and collaborate and skills necessary to thrive in an at Berea-Midpark High School to film Planetarium Program evolving world. 624 students participate in schools as well as on location in the The District’s planetarium is located at community. From original video projects, Berea-Midpark Middle School. in PLTW in Gateway, Robotics, district performances, public service As part of the elementary, middle Biomedical and Engineering Programs at Berea-Midpark High School and Berea- announcements, and annual events like school, and high school earth and space Midpark Middle School. commencement and the Distinguished science curriculum, students in grades Alumni Hall of Fame, students learn kindergarten, two, seven, eight as well as pre- and post-production processes and physical science and astronomy students filming methods and techniques. These experience the night sky through units of productions provide our students with instruction at the planetarium. authentic and industry like experiences.

Berea City School District 8 The Arts The performing and visual arts are all part of a complete education at the Berea City School District. The arts develop skills such as creativity, inspiration, and problem-solving that help students to develop balance in life and realize their full potential as adults. This is why Berea City School District highly encourages students to take advantage of opportunities in the arts as part of a complete educational experience. Residents are invited to attend the various art shows and performances that are scheduled throughout the school year from pre-school to high school.

Berea City School District will continue to seek new ways to increase the level of participation in the visual and performing arts programs.

Music The Berea City School District provides a music program for all children beginning in kindergarten through high school. The music program includes both general music and performance music. The performance music program includes a variety of offerings in band, orchestra and choir. Students may begin instrumental music lessons on string instruments in fifth grade. Electives at the high school include Guitar, Orchestra, Concert Choirs, Show Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands/Wind Ensembles, Jazz Band, and Music Technology/Theory.

NAMM Foundation In its 18th year, the NAMM Foundation has once again recognized the Berea City School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education designation. The Berea City School District has been consistently ranked in the top in the nation for music education. Visual Arts The Berea City School District’s visual arts program begins in kindergarten and extends through high school. Our art program allows students to be engaged creatively and to explore, understand, and demonstrate their learning through the arts. At the elementary, middle, and high school levels, students are encouraged to experience a range of art materials, tools, and techniques as well as subject matter, themes, and ideas that can shape their art and inform their understanding of the world through an artistic lens. High school courses offered include Art Exploration, 21st Century Graphics and Design, Painting/Drawing, Airbrush, Commercial Beginning in kindergarten, all students participate Art, Ceramics, Photography, and Titan Visual FX and in visual and performing arts programs Design course (www.titanfx.org).

9 2018-19 Quality Profile Whole Child In promoting the long term development and preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow, Berea City School District addresses students’ comprehensive needs by going beyond the core academic focus. A whole child approach, which ensures that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged, sets the standard for a comprehensive educational experience. The District expands students’ horizons through participation in athletics, clubs and service organizations so that students serve in the community and participate in groups that promote character, learning, leadership, and service.

Berea City School District will continue to encourage student participation in service and extra-curricular opportunities that take place outside of the school day.

High School Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Elementary School Clubs and Extracurricular Activities* Academic Challenge Model UN *may vary by school building Mileage Club AFS Intercultural Programs National Honor Society All Pro Dads Recycling Club Alateen Peer Mediation Art Club Robotics Club Anime Club Peer Tutoring Bucket Filling Society Running Club AVID Project Embrace C.A.V.S. Club Safety Patrol Book Club Realizing Your Potential Drama Club Spirit Club Business Clubs Robotics ExtendED Before/After School Care Student Council Camp Mi-Bro-Be S.A.D.D. Garden Club Tech Club Class Advisors Ski Club K-Kids Ukulele Club Drama Club Speech and Debate K’nex Club Environmental Club Student Ambassadors Gamers Unite Club Student Council High School Athletics Gay Straight Alliance Titan Dance Team Fall Sports International Club Titan P.R.I.D.E. Leaders Competitive Cheer Junior State of America Video Production Club Cross Country (Boys & Girls) Key Club Yearbook Fall Sideline Cheer Football Middle School Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Golf (Boys & Girls) Art Club Mileage Club Soccer (Boys & Girls) Builders Club Mindfulness Club Tennis (Girls) Book Club Model Club Volleyball Chess Club Model UN Computer Club Pokemon/Game Club Winter Sports Drama Club Realizing Your Potential Basketball (Boys & Girls) Fit for Fun Ski Club Bowling (Boys & Girls) Guitar Club Student Council Gymnastics GSA Super Strings Indoor Track (Boys & Girls) Junior Titans Theater Troupe Titan Trebles Swimming (Boys & Girls) Lego Club Yearbook Winter Sideline Cheer Middle School Athletics Math Problem Solvers Yoga Club Wrestling Basketball (Boys & Girls) Mi-Bro-Be Cheerleading Spring Sports Cross Country (Boys & Girls) Baseball Football Lacrosse Softball Softball Track (Boys & Girls) Tennis (Boys & Girls) Volleyball Track (Boys & Girls) Wrestling

Berea City School District 10 Educational Support Services Today, different students have different needs and it’s important for us as educators to meet those needs regardless of a student’s background, income, or cognitive ability. Berea City School District is committed to offering a personalized education that includes services such as, early childhood programs, advanced academic opportunities, comprehensive literacy supports, academic intervention, and a continuum of gifted programs to ensure every student is being fully challenged and successful in his or her unique goals.

Berea City School District will continue to reach students at a more personal level so that we can find the best match of behavioral, cultural, or educational services to better meet the unique needs of students.

Diversity Committee Response to Intervention Special Education Services Key stakeholders work to develop RtII is a comprehensive school- The district provides a continuum of a culture that embraces, seeks an wide model for identifying “at-risk” special education services preschool understanding, respects, accepts, students through the use of universal through high school. We envision an and celebrates our unique individual screeners, and by providing preventative integrated learning environment between differences. The goal of BCSD Diversity intervention to students by aligning general and special education. All Committee is to provide resources and assessment and instruction to inform members of the learning community take opportunities that will increase awareness, school stakeholders about how to best responsibility for providing a personalized understanding, and will celebrate diversity meet the needs of students. education plan to meet the individualized for our school community. needs of students to ensure success. Gifted Education Additional services are provided through English Language Learner Program (ELL) The needs of students who are gifted are options to include online learning, The purpose of the ELL Program is met through a continuum of services and Ombudsman, Aristocrat Berea Pediatric to provide support to students as he strategies. Parents are viewed as partners Care Facility, and J. & G. Snow School. or she attempts to understand and who share in this responsibility. Many of function in a new cultural or academic the academic and social needs of students ExtendED Program environment. This service is delivered who are gifted are addressed. Practices The ExtendED Program has been during school hours. Our ELL tutors such as cluster grouping differentiation, designed to provide quality educational provide intensive instruction to support subject and whole grade acceleration, the and recreational activities, and offers English language acquisition for ELL ASPIRE program includes self-contained enrichment in areas such as language, students. Students enrolled in the ELL elementary gifted classes, coaching arts and crafts, sports, music, homework Program come from a variety of cultural, model, independent study, internships, assistance, and much more. The program linguistic, socioeconomic, and academic mentorships and advanced course options provides a safe, fun, and often times backgrounds. Berea City School District may be used to meet identified students’ educational experience before and after services students who come to us from all needs within and outside the school day. school. over the world. Summer Camp Positive Behavioral Interventions The camp is designed to meet the needs & Supports of working parents or others who have (PBIS), also called Positive Behavior a desire for interesting, supervised Supports (PBS), is a broad range of activities for their children. Children who systemic and individualized strategies for have completed kindergarten through achieving important social and learning 6th grade are eligible to enroll. Children outcomes in school communities while will participate in a wide variety of preventing problem behavior. The key experiences including: sports, outdoor attributes of PBIS include preventive games, arts, crafts, science activities, activities, data-based decision making, and field trips; all built around a weekly and a problem solving orientation. theme. Campers will have daily access to the gym and playground and swimming two times a week at our community recreation center swimming pools.

11 2018-19 Quality Profile Finances Berea City School District is fiscally responsible in its daily operations. We understand that the conditions of our school facilities play a major role in the bottom line of our operations. As an ongoing strategy, we continuously take a closer look at how changes to our facilities may have a significant and positive impact to our overall financial operations. By using emerging technology trends and best practices, the District optimizes purchases and reduces costs. Consistently, the Office of the Treasurer promotes and supports District and building-level innovation through budget allocation. With purpose, through the budget planning process, we believe in directing money into the classroom where it can be used to impact the quality of education for all students.

Berea City School District is committed to managing District resources to ensure finances are aligned with District goals and support a sustainable future.

Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the CAFR from the Government Finance Officer Association. $12,456 The GFOA has recognized the District’s Expenditure Per Pupil (FY17) 2017 Association of School Business commitment to transparent financial Surrounding Districts FY17 Officials International’s (ASBO) reporting for the past twenty-four Expenditure Per Pupil Comparison Certificate of Excellence in Financial consecutive years. North Olmsted CSD $15,199 Reporting for the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) The Auditor of State Award with Lakewood CSD $13,656 Distinction for the filing of the Parma CSD $13,387 The District received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Meritorious Strongsville CSD $12,837 Budget Award, for the third consecutive and timely financial reports, as well as year, which recognizes excellence in school receiving a “clean” audit report. This is the Berea CSD $12,456 budget presentation. Last year, less than second consecutive year this was awarded Brecksville Broadview $12,328 150 school districts in the United States to the District. Heights CSD and Canada received this award, and only Olmsted Falls CSD $12,233 four districts in Ohio received the award. North Royalton CSD $11,629 Source: Ohio Department of Education

For each dollar spent Sources of school revenue 67% 64% Instruction and Local Pupil Support

14% 29% Administration State

16% 2% Building Operations Federal

3% 5% Staff Support Other Non-Tax

Berea City School District 12 Parent and Community Involvement The essence of our school district is the interwoven connections between our schools and our community. Berea City Schools recognizes the need for a total support system and values parent involvement, seeks community partners, and celebrates opportunities to showcase excellence.

The Education Foundation Southwest Regional Business The Foundation supports and enhances Advisory Council NEW for 2018-19 educational opportunities for students Berea City Schools, Polaris Career served by the Berea City School District. Center, Brooklyn City Schools, Fairview Over $36,700 in grants were awarded to Park City Schools, Olmsted Falls City 35 educators for projects that enhance Schools, North Olmsted City Schools, educational experiences for students in and Strongsville City Schools are the district. The class of 2018 received working collaboratively towards the over $45,000 in scholarships from the shared goal of developing students Education Foundation. that are prepared for college, career, or military upon graduation from high Junior Achievement school. The advantage of meeting as Our volunteer-delivered, kindergarten a regional business advisory council is - 12th grade programs foster work- that participants will be able to assess readiness, entrepreneurship and workforce/business needs in relation financial literacy skills, and use to the development of student skills experiential learning to inspire students in schools from a regional perspective to dream big and reach their potential. versus solely the needs of one With the help of more Cleveland area community. volunteers, JA students develop the skills they need to experience the Gold Card Club realities and opportunities of work and Since the early 1960s, the Berea City entrepreneurship in the 21st-century School District has encouraged its global marketplace. residents, 60 or older, to attend school events free of charge through the Parent-Teacher Associations Gold Card. A publication, The Gold A strong Parent-Teacher Association Card Review, is published online three at every school, and early childhood times during the school year, providing backed by volunteers, supports the dates, times, and locations of sports, learning experiences for all students. concerts, plays and other events that Each school has its own PTA, which are sponsored by the school district, so belongs to and cooperates with the that senior residents may conveniently Berea City School District PTA Council. attend. P.E.A.K. A parent support group started in 2014 Community Partnerships Leading business companies and service by parents of children in the special organizations have given our students education programs in partnership with real world experiences and the ability to Berea City School District. apply concepts they have learned in the classroom. Our active partners include LINK Baldwin Wallace University, Chamber The parent advocacy group for gifted of Commerce (Berea, Brook Park, and and talented services in the Berea City Middleburg Heights), The Cleveland School District. The group provides Clinic Foundation, Cuyahoga Community information and communication for College, Cuyahoga County Libraries, parents, educators, students and other Smart Consortium, Polaris Career Center, interested persons in support of gifted Southwest General Health Center, Junior and talented learners. LINK is an affiliate Achievement of Greater Cleveland. of the OAGC (Ohio Association for Gifted Children).

13 2018-19 Quality Profile About Berea City School District

The Berea City School District provides education to over 6,000 students in grades K through 12. The District serves students in the cities of Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights and a portion of Olmsted Falls.

The Berea City School District is located Our high school is fully accredited by the Berea City School District is committed in Cuyahoga County in northeastern North Central Association of Colleges to serving our community of learners. Ohio, immediately southwest of the city and Schools. Through our partnership The aim of education is to not only of Cleveland. with Polaris Career Center, our students help our students be successful within The curriculum offers a wide range of attend career-technical and STEM based school, but to ensure that students electives and comprehensive courses programs at the center and on our succeed beyond school. Our learning of study in college preparatory, college campuses. environments cultivate culturally accredited courses, vocational, visual Berea City School District adopted a 1:1 responsive schools that support and arts, performing arts and physical Chromebook Initiative for all students encourage our students, staff, parents, education programs. A full range of in grades 6-12. Our goal is to strengthen and community members to contribute extracurricular programs and activities students’ 21st century skills and present their talents and be recognized for their are available beginning in the elementary them with a transformational learning efforts. grades. All District schools have libraries, experience that provides around-the- By fostering a District-wide community lunch programs, and multipurpose clock access to learning, with virtually identity, Titans, we are committed rooms or gyms for student activities. unlimited information sources. Teachers to uniting and inspiring our students Classroom teachers at all levels are will have more opportunities to deliver through innovative programs. We work supported by librarians, art, music, and instruction using a variety of methods to regularly to ensure safe and secure physical education certified staff. All better meet the different learning needs facilities and transportation by utilizing elementary schools have full-time school of all students, actively engaging them the best safety practices. Ultimately, counselors, nurses, psychologists, and in learning. we validate and support the diversity, speech pathologists who are employed The District operates a variety of uniqueness, and individual talents to work with students at all levels. In non-classroom facilities, including an of each of our students and staff by meeting the needs of the whole child, administration office, a maintenance providing an environment that offers District services include school health facility, and a transportation depot. In the best learning opportunities for our and psychological services, pupil addition, the Roehm Athletic Complex, students. appraisal, and counseling. multiple athletic fields as well as a full At each K-4 elementary school, we offer size natatoriums at Berea-Midpark our youngest Titans a preschool option. Middle School are used throughout the Our middle school supports grades five District to support athletic endeavours through eight. among our students and the community.

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