General Information

District Facts
Class "C" School District
Total District Enrollment: 1376
Administration: 5
Certified Staff: 90
Support Staff: 53

Initiatives and Recent Developments
We have many innovative programs which include all K-3 teachers trained in the Four Blocks Balanced Literacy Program, the STAR reading program (community volunteer program), a District Steering Committee comprised of certified and support staff, community members, administration and board of education which oversees all curriculum, curriculum mapping, School to Work/Career Pathways program, we were a pilot site for the new 8th grade Science MEAP test and a pilot site for Michigan Literacy Progress Profile, and we work in partnership with the local hospital for Occupational Health courses and the business community through the Chamber of Commerce.

Accomplishments and Distinctions
Our high school has had North Central Accreditation since 1928.  In the Spring of 2003 the High, Middle and Elementary Schools were accredited by NCA. Charlevoix Schools were commended for its efforts to provide a quality program of education for our students. 76% of this year’s seniors will receive the State Merit $2,500 Scholarship. We have received National awards for our Robotic and Future Program Solving Teams. We consistently graduate nearly 97% of our students and 85% went on to post secondary schools in 2001. We had National Merit finalists in 2000 as well.

Academic Programs
Our Superintendent is a member of the Annenberg Fellows Program, which is a think tank for Superintendents across the nation. We have a well-rounded curriculum with full time certified teachers teaching music, art, physical education, library, and computers in each building K-12. 61% of our high school students take Foreign Language classes each year. We participate in D.A.R.E., Jr. Achievement and provide a summer school program. Our Future Problem Solving, Olympics of the Mind, and Robotics Teams have been State Champions and/or participated at the National level. We offer in partnership with the local hospital Occupational Health courses. Our Construction Technology courses are State vocational technology certified. Our Seminar/Block Schedule has been a model for schools.

Facilities and Resources
An $18,825,000 bond issue was approved in the fall of 1999 to build a new 121,000 sq. ft. high school, which includes a 600-seat auditorium, a 2000 seat gymnasium, and state of the art vocational, science, technology, and media center areas. The bond included renovation of the current high school into a 5/6 – 7/8 middle school campus. A new elementary computer lab, science lab, and media center was also built with bond proceeds. The renovated middle school has a Modular Based Technology Center. These new and renovated buildings will meet the needs of students far into the future.