Manhattan School District 114 Where we succeed together. Manhattan School District 1141

Mission Statement The Staff, Administration and Board of Education of Manhattan District 114 are committed to promoting excellence in student achievement and student behavior, enabling children to become successful life-long learners. Manhattan School District 1142

We believe that.. our chief purpose is the all-around development of each child. pupils need to learn to live together peaceably, cooperatively, and efficiently in an increasingly changing world. in a democratically operated school system. pupils need a strong sense of sound American patriotism together with understanding citizenship’s liberties and responsibilities. community understanding, interest, and cooperation are necessary for our continuing success. good classroom order and a healthy, cooperative working atmosphere are essential to the effective conduct of any class. Manhattan School District 1143 Beliefs

4 Manhattan's student population has been fairly stable over the past few years increasing another 15 students from August of Student enrollment is Manhattan School District 114 Student Enrollment Trends LW Area Enrollment Comparison Feeder School Year % Change Manhattan % Mokena % Frankfort % Summit Hill % New Lenox %

5 CORE CURRICULUM *Mathematics *Reading *Language Arts *Science *Social Science *Computer Science *Health *P. E. *Art *Music *Spanish (6-8) FINE ARTS *Band *Choir *Orchestra *Madrigal Choir ATHLETICS *Basketball *Volleyball *Cross Country *Track & Field *Cheerleading CLUBS *Newspaper *Mathletes *Speech *Science Club *Student Council *Green Team *Drama Academics and Extra Curricular The Core Curriculum is provided across all grade levels. Additional Music, Athletic and Club extra curricular activities are offered predominately at the Junior High. Programs are offered for a wide variety of interests and consistent with other districts' offerings. Manhattan School District 114

Initiatives All Day Kindergarten Program Initiated District Special Educ. Director named – Renee Karalus District Curriculum Committee established Communication Initiatives: – Superintendent Monthly Newsletter (website) – Superintendent Weekly article in the Manhattan American. – Formation of a Parent Advisory Committee (Spring) – Parent Surveys during P/T Conferences – Online Registration (Spring2014) Manhattan School District 1146

7 MSD #114 School and Student Performance The following reports are accessible on the district website: District 114 School Report Card Wilson Creek School Report Card Anna McDonald School Report Card Manhattan Junior High School Report Card Anna McDonald ISAT/PARRC Score Comparison among L-W Schools Manhattan Junior High ISAT/PARRC Score Comparison among L-W Schools STAR and AimsWeb scored for every grade level. Manhattan Student Enrollment Trend Manhattan Students continue to score as well or better than students from other L-W area schools. Manhattan School District 114

Manhattan SD 114 District Website Manhattan School District 1148

Additional Website Information Superintendent Monthly Newsletter School Calendar Online Payments for lunches and fees PTO Meeting Schedules Common Core Curriculum Information and Resources Registration and Handbook Information Board Agendas and Board Minutes Lots of other useful information… Manhattan School District 1149

10 District State Expenditures Per Pupil The district continues to provide quality education at a cost to the tax-payer less than the state’s average. D114 spends $13,450 vs. State’s $18,816 Out of 200 elementary school districts in the Chicagoland area, Manhattan ranks 196th in how much it spends to educate its students. Manhattan School District 114

Challenges Ahead State Funding SB16 and changes to State Aid Formula Pension Cost Shift from the State to Local Taxpayers Increasing Student Population Continued upgrades to technology and network Future building plans for additional school Manhattan School District 11411

In spite of the Challenges we face….. Comprehensive Kindergarten through 8 th Grade Educational Program. Improved Technology and Network. Laptop Computers for ALL Teaching Staff, 348 laptops & desktops/71 iPads at the JH, 65 laptops & desktops/202 iPads at AM, and 80 laptops & desktops/176 iPads at WC. 493 computers and 450 iPads for our student use. Adopted a WEB-Based Common Core Math Series for All Grades and plans for a WEB-Based Common Core English Language Arts Series Expanded School-Logic for Family Convenience Increased Cooperation and Collaboration with LW210 and other Elementary feeder schools to improve curriculum and instruction at all grade levels. Over 70% of Junior High Students involved in Sports/Activities 1/3 of Junior High Population participate in Fine Arts Manhattan School District We STILL Do Great Things for our Kids and Staff

Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King, Jr. Manhattan School District 11413