2017-2018 School Profile 6093 Flemings Lk. Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: (248) 623.3600 Fax: (248) 623.3582 www.clarkston.k12.mi.us Administration Dr. Rod Rock: Superintendent Mr. Shawn Ryan: Deputy Superintendent Mr. Gary Kaul: Principal Mr. Josh LaMay: Assistant. Principal Mrs. Amy Quayle: Assistant Principal Mrs. Nichole Trzasko: Dean of Students Counseling Ms. Shannon Carolin (A - DEL) (248)623.3529 [email protected] Mrs. Nicole Toderan (DEM- HOR) (248)623.3528 [email protected] Ms. Julie Krzciok (HOS - MILLER) (248)623.3530 [email protected] Mrs. Kim McDaniel (MILLS - SCHE) (248)623.3527 [email protected] Mr. Chris Sandberg (SCHI - Z) (248)623.3526 [email protected] Ms. Julie Covert (Office Secretary) (248) 623.3551 [email protected] Mrs. Gail Decovich (Records Secretary) (248) 623.3552 [email protected]

Accreditations/Memberships AdvancED Michigan Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence US Dept of Ed. Green Ribbon School NACAC Michigan ACAC

CEEB: 230630

Main Office: (248) 623.3600 Fax: (248) 623.3582

Welcome to Clarkston Schools: Clarkston is a highly regarded school district with an enrollment of 8,100 students. The district consists of seven elementary schools (K-5), one middle school serving grades 6-7, one junior high serving grades 8-9, and Clarkston High School, which serves 10th-12th grade students. Clarkston offers an Advanced Studies program beginning in junior high; an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and and an educational partnership with the University of Michigan Flint (DEEP)at the high school level. Our Science, Math and Technology Academy (CSMTech) serves accepted 9th-12th grade students from around Oakland and neighboring counties, and during the 2017-2018 academic year we will offer 14 Advanced Placement courses. Rigorous, highly comprehensive curricular offerings enable our students to prepare for future success. Clarkston's reputation as an outstanding school district is well established: We have three national Blue Ribbon schools and six others have earned Michigan Exemplary Blue Ribbon school status. Clarkston was named in Forbes Magazine's Top Suburbs to Live Well, citing our graduation rates, class sizes; and M-STEP scores being among the best in Oakland County. The mission of Clarkston Community Schools is to cultivate thinkers, learners, and positive contributors to a global society

Community: The Clarkston Community School District is located in North Oakland County. The district consists of the City and Village of Clarkston; including the Townships of Independence, Waterford, and Springfield. The community is ideally located for commuting to Flint, Auburn Hills, and Detroit. This is an established, suburban residential community of 47,000 people who encourage and support a quality educational program. Several colleges and universities are available within driving distance from the immediate Clarkston area: Oakland University, University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University, Oakland Community College and Mott Community College.

Graduation Requirements: 22 Required Credits for the Class of 2018 English Language Arts……………....4.0 Social Studies………………………....3.0 Mathematics………………………….4.0 Science………………………………..3.0 World Language……………………...2.0 Physical Education…………………..1.0 Visual, Performing, Applies Arts...…..1.0 Electives………………………………5.0

Grading System:

Class Size:

11 point grading system based on a weighted 4.0 scale.

Ave Core Class Size: 30

A = 4.0/5.0

A- = 3.7/4.7

B+= 3.4/4.4

B = 3.0/4.0

B- = 2.7/3.7

C+ = 2.4/3.4

C = 2.0/3.0

C- = 1.7/2.7

D+ = 1.4/2.4

D = 1.0/2.0

D- = 0.7/1.7

E = 0.0/0.0

Enrollment Class of 2018: 595 Class of 2019: 662 Class of 2020: 572 2017-18 School Day: Six (6) class periods per day “Wolf Time” (seminar) meets twice per month

Unique Academic Opportunities: CSM-Tech

International Baccalaureate

DEEP

Clarkston Science, Math, & Technology (CSMT) is a challenging 2-4 year program where math and sciences are taught in an integrated curriculum, demonstrating real world applications and connections

The IB Diploma Programme is a comprehensive and challenging two-year, college preparatory curriculum that focuses on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language

An “in-house” Dual Enrollment Educational Partnership with University of Michigan, Flint. The program offers in-depth college courses that prepare students for a university experience.

Advanced Placement 2017: 671 exams taken

SAT Score Data: CHS

State

Mean Total

1064

1001.2

Mean ERW

535

507.5

Mean Math

529

School Totals

5

4

3

Total

Number of Exams

105

174

255

671

Number of AP Students

64

129

203

396

% of Total Exams

16

26

38

59%

(2016)

493.7

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During the 2017 testing cycle 59% of CHS students scored 3+ on their exams. Mean AP Exam Score of 3.32 By policy CHS does not limit the number of AP courses a student can take.

Class of 2017 At a Glance: The Class of 2018 consists of 595 students. 20 IB Diploma Candidates, 17 AP Scholars, 7 AP Scholars with Distinction, 7 AP Scholars with Honors and 4 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists. The class is representative of the entire school with 13% racial/ethnic diversity. 53% male, 47% female student population and 18% qualifying for federal free and reduced lunch programs. Members of the class of 2018 are active in 33 campus clubs, including State and National award winning DECA, BPA/Computer Consortium, Mock Trial, and FIRST Robotics. The class of 2018 also competes in 28 Varsity sports.

Graduate Survey 2017: •600 Students •4 Year College/University: 69% •2 Year College: 26% •Business/Trade School: 2% •Armed Services: 1% •Employment: 2% •Members of the Class of 2018 were offered over $5 million in scholarships •25 Senior Scholars •32 Advanced Studies Medals •27 CSM-Tech Completers •19 IB Diploma Candidates

Academic Curriculum: Course titles listed in BOLD print are considered to be our most rigorous offerings and are provided an additional +1.0 in GPA weighting. Courses listed with an * are not offered during the 2017-18 academic year.

9th

Subject

10th

ELA 9 Honors ELA 9

ELA 10 Honors ELA 10

Oral Comm, Yearbook, Newspaper, Forensics Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry (CSMT) Honors Geometry

Geometry Geometry (CSMT) Honors. Algebra 2

Biology Honors Biology Honors Conceptual Physics

Chemistry Chemistry (CSMT) Honors Chemistry Anatomy and Physiology Conceptual Physics Advanced Biology Advanced Biology (CSMT) Environmental Chemistry

Ecology Forensic Science Physics Physics (CSMT) Biotechnology (CSMT) IB 1 Biology HL IB 1 Chemistry HL

AP Biology AP Biology (CSMT) AP Chemistry AP Chemistry (CSMT) AP Environ. Science *AP Physics AP Physics: M (CSMT) AP Physics: E&M (CSMT) IB 2 Biology HL *IB 2 Chemistry HL

US History/Geography Honors US History/Geog

World Hist/Geography Honors World Hist/Geography Current Events *Global Issues Personal Economics Ancient Worlld History Medieval Worlld History Art History *AP US History AP European History

Economics Sociology Law & Society 1 & 2 Psychology 1 & 2 IB1 Psychology SL IB1 20th Century History *AP Micro Economics AP Macro Economics AP Psychology *AP Art History

Civics AP US Govt & Politics IB2 20th Century History

French 4 IB1 French SL IB1 French Abinitio German 4 IB1 German SL Japanese 4 IB1 Japanese SL Spanish 4 IB1 Spanish SL

French 5 IB2 French SL IB2 French Abinitio German 5 IB2 German SL Japanese 5 IB2 Japanese SL Spanish 5 IB2 Spanish SL

Vocal Music Concert Choir Madrigals

Art Art Introduction Mixed Media/Sculpture Drawing Design Painting Digital Photography *Advanced Digital Photography Comp. Graph/ Illustrator Comp. Graph/ Photoshop Adv Drawing and Painting Mathtastic Art *AP Studio Art

Science

Social Studies

Applied Technology

AP Eng Lit & Comp IB2 English HL

Shakespeare, World Lit & Comp, Pro Lit & Comp, Creative Writing Early Amer Lit, Modern Amer Lit, *Advanced Speech, ELA 12 Algebra 2 Algebra 2 (CSMT) Algebra 2 (2 year) A/B Fund. Of Algebra 2 IB1 Math Studies IB1 Math SL IB1 Math HL

Math

Fine Arts

12th

ELA 11 AP Eng Lang & Comp IB1 English HL

English

World Languages

11th

French 1 German 1 Japanese 1 Spanish 1

French 2 German 2 Japanese 2 Spanish 2

Instrumental Music Jazz Ensemble Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band Symphonic Wind Ensemble Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra *IB Music Performance *IB Music Theory Business & IT Accounting /Adv. Accounting Marketing 1 & 2 Building Wealth *Business Law Business. Entrepreneurship Business. Management Computer Networking Computer Hardware Intro to Programming Web Design 1 & 2 Computer Principles AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science IB Computer Science

French 3 German 3 Japanese 3 Spanish 3

Theatre Theatre Arts 1 *Theater Arts 2 *Technical Theatre 1 *Technical Theatre 2

Family & Consumer Science Parenting Pre-School Practicum 1 & 2 *Teacher Education Family Studies Human Relations Nutrition & Wellness Interior Design

Algebra 2 (2 year) C/D Math Analysis Statistics PreCalc/Trig Pre-Calc/Trig (CSMT) Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB (CSMT) AP Calculus BC IB2 Math Studies IB 2 Math SL IB 2 Math HL

Career/Technical Architecture 1 & 2 Mechanical Engineering 1 & 2 Principles of Tech Digital Electronics (PLTW) Principles of Engineering (PLTW) Engineering Graphics Intro to Engineering Design Civil Engineering & Arch. (PLTW) Media Production /PM TV Production Tech Tools (CSMT) Senior Portfolio (CSMT) Internships (CSMT) A+ Certification (CSMT) Programming (CSMT) Multimedia 1 & 2 (CSMT) Science Topics (CSMT)

Matriculation Information: Graduates of the class of 2017 matriculated to the following four year colleges: Adrian College

Olivet College

Albion College

Purdue University

Algonquin College Alma College

Rochester College Saginaw Valley State University

Augustana University

Savannah College of Art Design

Baker College

Siena Heights University

Bowling Green State University

Southern Illinois University

Butler University

Spring Arbor University

Cedarville University

Stanford University

Central Michigan University

Stetson University

Cleary University

Syracuse University

Coastal Carolina University

Uhlig University

College for Creative Studies

Union University

Cornerstone University

University of Detroit Mercy

Davenport University

University of Elpasso Texas

Eastern Michigan University

University of Cincinatti

Ferris State University

University of Kentucky

Full Sail University

University of Michigan - AnnArbor

Georgetown University

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Grand Valley State University

University of Michigan - Flint

Harding University

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Heidelberg University

University of South Alabama

Hope College

University of Tennessee

John Hopkins University

University of Toledo

Kalamazoo College

University of Utah

Kendall College of Art Design

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Kent State University

Talbot

Kettering University

The Art Institue of Atlanta

Loyola University Chicago

The Ohio State University

Michigan State University

Theil College

Michigan Technological University

TU Delft Netherlands

Northern Michigan University

Vargas University

Oakland University

Wayne State University

Ohio State University

Western Michigan University

Oklahoma State University

Wright State University