ANNUAL REPORT

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COMMITTED TO CHANGING LIVES

Central Schools serve approximately 3,800 students in the southeast portion of Carroll County.

The Central Cluster includes Central Elementary, Roopville Elementary, Whitesburg Elementary, Central Middle,

and Central High School. Students who attend Central Schools have unique opportunities to excel in academics,

arts, and activities, while also learning leadership skills and building character.

The Central Cluster is part of the Carroll County School District, which is located 50 miles west of Atlanta. The

District offers premier educational opportunities to approximately 14,800 students throughout its 23 schools

and two College and Career Academy sites.

The Carroll County School District’s mission is to develop globally competitive college and career ready

graduates. The District takes pride in the impact it has on the citizens of Carroll County and is focused on the

long-term success of the students, staff, and communities it serves.

DISTRICT INFORMATIONAND CLUSTER REPORT

Central Elementary SchoolMatthew Huckeba, PrincipalLindsay Long, Assistant PrincipalMichael Ann Wigley, Assistant Principal

Roopville Elementary SchoolCherri LeBlanc, PrincipalSally Ganey, Assistant Principal

Central Middle SchoolJimmy LeBlanc, PrincipalChuck Robinson, Assistant PrincipalCarol Turner, Assistant Principal

Whitesburg Elementary SchoolLaTonya Jones, PrincipalJoseph Grainger, Assistant Principal

Central High School

Jared Griffis, Principal

Kelly Edwards, Assistant Principal

Rick Sauls, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Clark, Assistant Principal

Welcome to the Carroll County School System! Our vision

is to be recognized as a premier school district and our

purpose is to positively change lives.

In order to meet and exceed the expectations of all those

we serve, our district is steadfast in our commitment to

focusing on learning, maximizing our talent, providing

premier experiences, serving our communities, and

practicing good stewardship.

By having a unified vision and sustainable solutions to

propel our system forward, the achievements during the

2017-2018 school year were truly premier. The district

graduation rate of 90% was the highest in the history of

Carroll County Schools, our CTAE students won 11 state

championships, and Georgia Milestone scores for Carroll

County elementary, middle, and high schools surpassed

the state average.

Additionally, the District continued to build community

partnerships, increase technology, and enhance facilities

throughout the system. We believe these efforts will

create premier learning environments for all students and

will enable them to graduate college and career ready.

Thank you for choosing Carroll County School System.

Together we can positively change lives!

Scott K. Cowart

Scott K. Cowart

MESSAGE FROM THESUPERINTENDENT

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TABLE OFCONTENTS

01Letter from Superintendent

03Premier Teachers

04Elementary School Highlights

05Middle School Highlights

06High School Highlights

07Cluster Highlights

08STEM & Innovation

09STEM Highlights

10Community & Stakeholders

12Keys to Success

13School Photos

BY THE NUMBERS

ENROLLMENTThe premier opportunities available in the Central Cluster

schools attract families from across West Georgia.

The Central Cluster serves approximately 3,800.

2017/2018 CLUSTER DEMOGRAPHICS

CENTRAL BOARD MEMBERS

WHITE 74%

BLACK 10%

HISPANIC 8%

MULTI-RACIAL 5%

Bryant Turner, District 1 Board Member Since July 2018

Clayton Kierbow, District 41 Year of Service

PREMIERTEACHERS

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Scarlett Gilland Central Middle School

Carroll County School System has premier teachers who are dedicated to the success of all of our students. We are proud to recognize the Teacher of the Year from each school in the Central Cluster.

Jennifer Carroll Roopville Elementary

Dalenie Jones Central Elementary School

Sarah Hall Central High School

Morgan Hulsey Whitesburg Elementary School

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ACADEMICS• All three elementary schools exceeded the state in all areas on the Georgia Milestones Assessments

• RES and WES are in the Top 10% of schools in Georgia

• RES and WES were named BETA National Merit Schools

• WES was recognized as the only school in the nation to hold National and International STEM certifications

• RES was named a GADOE Highest Performing Reward School for the sixth consecutive year

• CES was named a GADOE High Progress School for the third consecutive year

• CES and WES are 1:1 with technology for grades 3rd-5th, and RES is 1:1 with technology for grades 1st-5th

• Central Cluster elementary schools had nearly 100 Duke Talent Identified Candidates

• All elementary schools in the Central Cluster have music and art programs

• Students from Central Cluster elementary schools performed in the District Honor Chorus, and four students from RES also performed in the State Honor Chorus

• WES opened the Alton and Opal McWhorter Music Center with 26 digital grand pianos and a state-of the-art composing and recording system

• CES kindergartners performed the Three Piggy Opera at the Carroll County Schools Performing Arts Center

ARTS

ACTIVITIES• WES F.A.S.T. (Fine Arts and Sports Teams) program offers basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, piano, guitar, and chorus

• CES and RES opened new gymnasiums

• RES added an outdoor pavilion/classroom

• CES now offers a Tennis Club

• CES was the Top Earner in the District for Jump Rope for Heart for the 10th consecutive year

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• 8th grade band earned all Superior Ratings and all 1’s at LGPE

• Chorus earned 2 Superior and 2 Excellent Ratings at LGPE

• 2 students, Will Smith and Olivia Vande Kerkhoff, were selected for All-State Chorus

• 20 students participated in District Honor Chorus, 6 boys participated in Real Men Sing Honor Chorus and Only Men Aloud Honor Chorus

• 5 students participated in District Honor Band and 17 attended the Carroll County Honor Band

• One student, Natalie Wysner, qualified for the DNR District Art Showcase

• Natalie Proksell qualified for the state Kiwanis Art Showcase

• CMS won 5 of 9 ribbons at the district Kiwanis Art Showcase

• Drama program was started through a drama club

• Girls’ Cross Country won the league championship

• Co-ed soccer placed second in the league

• Girls’ and boys’ tennis teams won the league championships

• B Teams were added in most sports, allowing more students to be involved and providing feeder teams for future years

• Started a volleyball program, which finished 11-2

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

ACADEMICS

ARTS

ACTIVITIES

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• Earned a 5-Star Climate Rating

• CCRPI score exceeded the state average

• Improved in 7 out of 8 areas on the Georgia Milestone Assessments and led the district in 6 out of 8 areas

• Two 8th grade students, Caleb Griffis and Delaney Thomas, qualified for the state competition in Math Counts

• Academic Team Placed 2nd in the district

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMICS• 90% Graduation Rate

• Named an AP STEM and AP STEM Achievement School by the Georgia Department of Education

• Named BETA National Merit School

• 13% of students are involved in Dual Enrollment opportunities

• CHS had 10 AP Scholars, 2 AP Scholars with Honors, 3 AP Scholars with Distinction

• 44% of AP students scored a 3 or higher on AP exams

• Three graduates were recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars

• Anna Handley earned Carroll County STAR Student recognition

• Victoria Richardson was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar semi-finalist

• Seven graduates earned International Skills Diploma Seals • Met 8 out of 8 district Milestones tests targets

• CHS has 1:1 technology in all core content classrooms

• Marching Pride earned 3 Grand Championships

• Chorus earned all Superior Ratings and 1’s at LGPE

• Concert and Symphonic Bands earned all Superior Ratings and 1’s at LGPE

• 23 students were selected for District Honor Band and 7 students were selected for All-State Band

• Abigail Sadler won the Regional Marine Art Competition

• Three students won and several placed in local and regional art competitions

ARTS

ACTIVITIES• AAAA Girls’ Golf State Runner-Up and Region Champions• 5-AAAA Region Softball Runner-Up• 5-AAAA Literary Region Champions• FBLA Region Champions• 9 teams competed in the State Playoffs• New Shotgun Team was formed • Added a Gymnastics Team for 2018-196

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CLUSTER

HIGHLIGHTS

98% of parents believe the Central Cluster offers their students a quality education

CHS named an AP STEM Achievement School by the GA Department of Education

Central Middle and High School Bands earned all Superior Ratings at LGPE

WES was recognized as the only school in the nation to hold National and International STEM certifications

The Central Cluster emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Math (STEM) integration as a method to engage students and

encourage interest in these critical areas.

Students participate in classroom STEM opportunities, after school

STEM groups, STEM competitions, as well as STEM nights, Science

Nights, and Math Nights to share what they have learned with parents

and the community.

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STEM AND INNOVATION

HIGHLIGHTS

• WES earned many awards for its STEM initiatives including: AdvancED STEM Certification; 2017 International STEM Education Association STEM School of Excellence; 2017 Technology Association of Georgia STEM School Honoree; 2018 National Institute for STEM Education certified campus; and five teachers earned their national STEM certification

• Two CES students won the State Championship in Barge Building at the Science Olympiad Competition (Malachi Mitchell and Jackson Edwards)

• RES offers K-5 STEM clubs

• WES Tynker Belles, all girls coding club, hosted two international delegations, Belarus and Republic of Georgia

• WES Number Ninjas Team placed 3rd in University of West Georgia Math Competition

• WES Technology Rocks Team placed first at the West Georgia Technology Fair

• WES has a 100% Google Certified Instructional Staff

• CHS Math Team continues to place in regional competitions

• CHS offers computer science, robotics, and engineering through the College and Career Academy

INVESTINGIN SAFETYThe safety and well-being of all students is our top priority in the Central Cluster. Our administrators and staff begin each year participating in a Safety Summit with local emergency responders to ensure safety plans are current and everyone is properly trained on policies and procedures for all types of scenarios. Additionally, high-definition cameras have been installed throughout all three schools in the Central Cluster, and each campus has security doors in the front entryways that remain locked at all times.

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Community-focused schools provide tremendous opportunities for teachers and

administrators to connect with students and their families. The Central Cluster

works closely with parents, civic organizations, and local businesses to offer

students programs and activities that build character, encourage responsibility,

and foster community spirit.

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COMMUNITY ANDSTAKEHOLDERS

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24,801Adult VolunteerHours

CLUSTER TOTAL HOURS

13,726Student VolunteerHours

CLUSTER TOTAL HOURS

KEYS TO SUCCESSThanks to the kindness and generosity of Mr. Aaron and Mrs. Linda McWhorter the students of Whitesburg Elementary School now have the opportunity to develop a life-long love of music in a state-of-the-art digital piano lab. Research shows that the study of

music at a young age increases the quality of a child’s early life experiences, and it enhances their intellectual and physical development. The Opal and Alton McWhorter Music Center will touch the lives of our children for many years to come.

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Carroll County Schools will be recognized as a premier school system by sustaining the following commitments:

Focusing On Learning

Maximizing Our Talent

Providing Premier Experiences

Serving Our Communities

Practicing Good Stewardship

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