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ETOWAH COUNTY SCHOOLS
2014-2015 Annual ReportProvided by the
Preparing Our Students For Their Future
The Etowah County Schools’ Annual Report is our report to you, our stakeholders,
concerning the wonderful happenings in your schools. There are many exciting things that occur each day in the Etowah County Schools. As our stakeholders you are encouraged to experience our exceptional schools and the multitude of progressive programs offered
in Etowah County Schools. Our academic programs are nationally competitive, as Etowah County Schools offer a variety of opportunities such as Advanced Placement courses and innovative Career Technical Programs.
Tim Langdale,PresidentDistrict 7
Ernie PayneDistrict 4
Danny GoldenDistrict 6
Doug SherrodDistrict 5
Tim WomackDistrict 1
Scarlett FarleyDistrict 2
Todd Hindsman,Vice President
District 3
ECBOE Board Members
Glencoe High SchoolGirls Golf Team 2015 1A-3A State Champions
Glencoe High SchoolFootball Team 3A Semifinalists
West End High School2014 U.S. News & World Report
Best High School Bronze Medal School
Glencoe High School 2015 U.S. News & World Report
Best High School Bronze Medal School
GovernorRobert Bentley
visits Hokes Bluff High School
Southside High School Girls Softball TeamAlabama High SchoolAthletic Association6A Girls SoftballRunner-up
Our co-curricular programs are an outstanding complement to our stellar academics. Athletics and fine arts provide an array of opportunities for all students to experience education beyond the classroom. Our goal is to educate the entire student and ensure that every student is college and career ready.
As you review our annual report, be reminded that our first priority is always the students we serve. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason as I am here to assist you and our students.
Thank you for your continued support of the Etowah County Schools!
Sincerely,Alan Cosby, Ed.D.Superintendent
A Message from Dr. Alan Cosby, Superintendent
2014
Pre-K Programs at HighlandElementary
and West EndElementary
Career and Technical EducationWhere Futures BeginEtowah County Schools Career and Technical Education offers students instruction, skills, and leadership training to help prepare them for careers or post-secondary training in career and technical fields. Students have the opportunity to enroll in career and technical classes both at their high schools and the Etowah County Career Technical Center (ECCTC). All Etowah County high school students may enroll in Agri-Science, Business Education, and Family and Consumer Science classes. These programs include Engineering Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automotive Service Technology, Early Childhood Education, Precision Machining Technology, Electronics/Robotics Technology, Welding Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Construction, and Health Science. Aviation Technology classes are also offered at the ECCTC through a partnership with Enterprise Community College.
The ECCTC is committed to ensuring that all Career Technical students have access to courses that provide postsecondary credit while in high school. All programs offered at the Etowah County Career Technical Center are business and industries certified and are fully aligned with the academic, post-secondary, and career
TECHNOLOGYSTATE-OF-THE-ARTIn our continued effort to provide the best learning environment for our students, the Etowah County Schools Technology Department is focused on maintaining a robust fiber network that allows students and teachers to collaborate, investigate, create, and share. Sir Peter Blake said “New technology is common, new thinking is rare.” With that in mind, our goal is to allow our students and teachers to share knowledge and information, communicate efficiently, build effective learning communities and create a culture of learning while using every tool available to them.
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative has brought a new approach to our classrooms, one that has opened new doors to learning for students in Etowah County Schools. We strive to provide on-going training for our teachers through our popular Summer Professional Development Fair. These summer professional development sessions attract over 600
teachers to technology related initiatives. We are proud to partner with our neighboring school system in planning and hosting EdCamp Connect, now in its third year. Through the use of ACCESS Distance Learning Labs, iPads, Chromebooks, e-readers, laptops and traditional desktop computers, students in Etowah County Schools have access to unlimited resources and enjoy learning in an environment that is state-of-the-art.
Artwork by Aleah McInturff, Southside High School
opportunities available in our county and state. The ECCTC is continually increasing the number of early post-secondary credit opportunities available to our students through local and state articulation agreements, dual enrollment, and early college opportunities with local community colleges.
Career and Technical Education in Etowah County offers many opportunities for students through the different Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s). These organizations include, but are not limited to, the BEST Robotics, VEX Robotics, FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, HOSA, DECA and SkillsUSA. Numerous students across all CTSO’s place annually in state and national competitions.
The Etowah County School System Child Nutrition ProgramThe Etowah County School System Child Nutrition Program (CNP) has 19 lunchrooms, and 100 CNP employees, including managers and Central Office staff. All schools follow the same menu, with serving sizes adjusted according to the age group served. Students have the choice of a “hot” item, a grab & go salad, or grab & go sandwich.
Over 1 million breakfast meals were served during the 2014-2015 school year. Over 1.6 million lunches were served.
Universal Free Breakfast is served at Carlisle Elementary, Duck Springs Elementary, Gaston, Highland Elementary, Ivalee Elementary, West End Elementary, West End High and Whitesboro Elementary.
Breakfast in the Classroom is served at Carlisle Elementary, Highland Elementary, West End Elementary and Whitesboro Elementary.
Hokes Bluff Middle, Rainbow Middle and Sardis Middle offer “Breakfast During Break” for students who prefer a later breakfast.
CNP serves snacks to 8 afterschool programs at no charge to students:
During the Summer Program at John Jones Elementary, CNP will serve free breakfast and lunch.
Apache Smothers, former CNP Manager at Hokes Bluff Middle School, received the USDA Best Practice Award for Promoting a Healthy School Environment.
Advanced Placement• Etowah County has 36 Advanced Placement Teachers• 694 students participated in AP courses during the 2014-2015 school year• 26% of students who took exams made qualifying scores, exceeding the national average• All six Etowah County high schools have received the 3-Year A+ College Ready grant to grow their pre-AP and Advanced Placement programs
Advance Placement (AP) Program Course Offerings:Biology Calculus Chemistry Computer Science English Language English Literature
Carlisle Elementary Duck Springs Elementary Gaston School Glencoe Elementary
Highland Elementary Hokes Bluff Elementary Ivalee Elementary John S. Jones Elementary
Statistics U.S. Government U.S. History
AP Courses through ACCESS:Macroeconomics Spanish
USDABest
Practice
finearts
Bravo!The ARTS are alive, well, and thriving in Etowah County Schools! Thanks to a partnership with the Alabama State Council on the Arts and their curriculum-based project grant, we offer strings instruction to elementary and middle school students.
ECS is home to six award winning high school band programs, each with outstanding concert and marching bands. These bands are a source of pride for each community and for our school system. Choral music is important, too, as we offer exceptional opportunities for students to grow and to perform as vocalists.
Dramatic and Visual arts are also important to us! We are home to numerous regional and state champions in both theatre and art competitions, and we proudly showcase the talents of our students in our yearly spring musical, starring students from across our system and directed by teachers in our schools.
Art, Band, Choir, Drama & Strings – we are PROUD of our many talented students!
ETOWAH COUNTY SCHOOLSETOWAH COUNTY SCHOOLS
3200 West Meighan Blvd.Gadsden, AL 35904
Telephone: 256-549-7560Fax: 256-549-7589
www.ecboe.org
301 Lumbley RoadRainbow City, AL 35906
Telephone: 256-442-2900Fax: 256-442-5060
Principal: Tanya ClarkAssistant Principal: Myra Hand
http://jsj.ecboe.org
1420 Church StreetSardis City, AL 35956
Telephone: 256-593-5221Fax: 256-593-5223
Principal: Wendy GibbsAssistant Principal: Josh Wallace
http://shs.ecboe.org
6795 Hwy. 132Altoona, AL 35952
Telephone: 205-589-6711Fax: 205-589-6911
Principal: Andrea Colletthttp://wees.ecboe.org
106 Burke Avenue S.E.Attalla, AL 35954
Telephone: 256-538-8431Fax: 256-538-8431
Director: David “Butch” Dixonwww.ecboe.org/aec
4550 US Hwy. 411Gadsden, AL 35901
Telephone: 256-547-8828Fax: 256-543-7124
Principal: Tammy GeorgeAssistant Principal: Richard Tant
http://gaston.ecboe.org
803 Lonesome Bend RoadGlencoe, AL 35905
Telephone: 256-492-2250Fax: 256-492-2265
Principal: Charlton GilesAssistant Principal: Stacey Gray
http://ghs.ecboe.org
3121 Appalachian HwyHokes Bluff, AL 35903
Telephone: 256-492-1963Fax: 256-492-1950
Principal: Greg WatkinsAssistant Principal: Tisha Howell
http://hbms.ecboe.org
8025 US Hwy. 431Boaz, AL 35956
Telephone: 256-593-4613 Fax: 256-593-4282
Principal: Hope Harrishttp://ces.ecboe.org
454 Lumbley RoadRainbow City, AL 35906
Telephone: 256-442-1095Fax: 256-442-1028
Principal: Allison StevensAssistant Principal: Eric West
http://rms.ecboe.org
2551 Hwy. 77 Southside, AL 35907
Telephone: 256-442-1090Fax: 256-442-1075
Principal: Carrie YanceyAssistant Principal: Chris Melton
http://ses.ecboe.org
4515 Elm StreetWalnut Grove, AL 35990
Telephone: 205-589-6421Fax: 205-589-4782
Principal: Craig ShoemakerAssistant Principal: Jeffrey Johnson
http://wehs.ecboe.org
105 Burke Avenue S. E.Attalla, AL 35954
Telephone: 256-538-3312Fax: 256-538-1090
Director: Mark Stancilhttp://ctc.ecboe.org
207 North College StreetGlencoe, AL 35905
Telephone: 256-492-4709Fax: 256-492-4704
Principal: Teresa Lokeyhttp://ges.ecboe.org
3156 Tabor RoadGadsden, AL 35904
Telephone: 256-546-7409Fax: 256-546-7158Principal: Lori Mosshttp://hes.ecboe.org
1865 Appalachian HwyHokes Bluff, AL 35903
Telephone: 256-492-1360 Fax: 256-492-7502
Principal: Scott CalhounAssistant Principal: Jerry Sparks
http://hbhs.ecboe.org
10180 Duck Springs RoadAttalla, AL 35954
Telephone: 256-538-6301Fax: 256-538-0037
Principal: Suzanne Nancehttp://dses.ecboe.org
1415 Sardis DriveSardis City, AL 35956
Telephone: 256-622-1120Fax: 256-622-1119
Principal: Chris RoyalAssistant Principal: Jennifer Johnson
http://sms.ecboe.org
2361 School Drive • Southside, AL 35907Telephone: 256-442-2172
Fax: 256-442-2183Principal: Chris Winningham
Assistant Principal: Jeremy EdwardsAssistant Principal: Julie Tucker
http://sshs.ecboe.org
5080 Leeth Gap RoadBoaz, AL 35956
Telephone: 256-593-5406Fax: 256-593-5431
Principal: Kristy Townshttp://wes.ecboe.org
209-A Grand Avenue, W.Rainbow City, AL 35906
Telephone: 256-442-1050Fax: 256-442-1077
Director: Sharon Brownhttp://lc.ecboe.org
809 Lonesome Bend RoadGlencoe, AL 35905
Telephone: 256-492-5627Fax: 256-492-7076
Principal: Ginger SmithAssistant Principal: Laura Stevens
http://gms.ecboe.org
5375 Main StreetHokes Bluff, AL 35903
Telephone: 256-492-5571Fax: 256-492-2513
Principal: Charles GardnerAssistant Principal: Michelle Moore
http://hbes.ecboe.org
840 Gallant Road Attalla, AL 35954
Telephone: 256-538-9781Fax: 256-538-0831
Principal: Connie Stancilhttp://ies.ecboe.org
Etowah County Board of Education John S. Jones Elementary School
Sardis High School
West End Elementary School
Etowah County Alternative Education Center
Gaston School
Glencoe High School
Hokes Bluff Middle School
Carlisle Elementary School Rainbow Middle School
Southside Elementary School
West End High School
Career Technical Center
Glencoe Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Hokes Bluff High School
Duck Springs Elementary School Sardis Middle School
Southside High School
Whitesboro Elementary School
Special Education Learning Center
Glencoe Middle School
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
Ivalee Elementary School
White = 90.78%African American = 4.18%
Hispanic = 3.16%Asian = 0.96%
Muti Race = 0.56%American Indian/
Alaskan Native = 0.30%Pacific Islander = 0.06%
Preparing Our Students for Their Future
TotalEnrollment
= 8,932
Attendance Rate
= 96%
Per PupilExpenditure = $5,737.07
69%State
20%Local
11%Federal
Doctorate
AA
Master’s
Bachelor’s
1%
11%
54%
34%
TotalEmployees
= 1,061Support = 413Certified = 648
Gaston High School = 95%Glencoe High School = 89%
Hokes Bluff High School = 91%Sardis High School = 89%
Southside High School = 87%West End High School = 89%
Etowah CountySchools
State ofAlabama*
86% 90%
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Valorem Tax:
mills
$76.1AnnualBudget:
million
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Teacher Qualifications:
Graduation Rate:
All schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
*U.S. Department of Education
Kathy AllenKathy AlversonKimberly BeckMelissa BehrensJill BlackmonMarcia FarabeeMyra HandHope HarrisDonna Holderfield
Michelle HuntFarrah KilgoConnie LowmanLisa RichardsLaurie SmithConnie StancilKristy TownsBryan UptonTara Wardrup
Etowah County Schools Resource OfficersSgt. Mike Powell – Supervisor
Deputy Allen Weston – Ivalee Elementary School, Career Technical Center & Alternative School
Deputy Shane Hartley – Duck Springs Elementary School & Highland Elementary School
Deputy Joseph Isbell – West End High School
Lt. SSPD Clay Johnson – Southside Elementary School
Deputy Craig Tyler – Glencoe Elementary School, Glencoe Middle School & Glencoe High School
Deputy Lucas Hallmark – Carlisle Elementary School, Sardis High School
Officer RBC PD James Pickard – John S. Jones Elementary School
Sgt. SSPD Jay Freeman – Southside High School
Officer RBC PD Deborah Overby – Rainbow Middle School
Deputy Kip Williams – Sardis Middle School, Whitesboro Elementary School
Deputy Phillip Stone – Gaston School & Job Corp
Deputy Robbie Deason – Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Hokes Bluff Middle School & Hokes Bluff High School
Officer Altoona PD Glenn Cline – West End Elementary School
Etowah County Schools National Board Certified Teachers
Student Ethnicity: