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Climax-Scotts Community Schools
Points of Pride

A successful learning community

·         All schools have earned AYP, with two Golden Apple Awards

·         High student achievement with five consecutive years of improving MEAP scores

·         Low student-teacher ratios

·         Committed, dedicated teaching staff who willingly take on extra-curricular roles

·         Knowledgeable staff who are supportive of all students; many staff are school district residents

·         Well-maintained school buildings and outdoor facilities

·         Three new computer labs and other classroom technology

·         A strong Adult Education program

·         An exemplary Alternative Education program, drawing students from several area districts

 

Strong Athletic and Extra Curricular Programs

·         80-85%  student involvement in sports and extra-curricular programs

·         Recognized by MHSAA for outstanding athletic sportsmanship and athletic facilities

·         Strong, competitive athletic program, featuring numerous district and regional team championships and also state championships

·         2009-2010 Girls softball team had the 2nd highest GPA in Michigan and 15th in the Nation.

 

Supportive Community

·         Long-time solid parent and community support and pride in the schools

·         A community that retains residents long-term and brings back graduates

·         Strong sense of community and family in the schools

·         A community that promotes a culture of teamwork in the schools—a collaborative atmosphere

·         Safe rural community with nearby larger city opportunities

 

Successful Support Services

·         A school staff that cares deeply for their students and who reflect a very low turnover rate

·         A self-supporting, high quality food service program that operates in the black

·         No staff  layoffs,  no outsourcing

·         Strong, long-term safety record for the transportation department

 

Solid Foundation

·         12%  fund equity and a solid financial position, despite the depth of recent state school funding cuts

·         Recent change to grade-level buildings promote curriculum alignment and coordination of school-based efforts to support students

·         Strong technology department and program

·         Considerable school board stability

·         Strong Elementary before and after school programs