Milford Quality Profile

Milford Exempted Village School District • 777 Garfield Avenue • Milford, Ohio 45150


MILFORD EXEMPTED
VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
QUALITY PROFILE
2012-13





A successful school district places a high degree of importance on
ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full
potential inside and outside of the classroom. This profile helps
characterize the overall educational value of your school district in
areas that matter most in our community.

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Milford’s six elementary schools have developed an academics plan based on Ohio State
Standards:
ELEMENTARY
Balanced literacy program in grades K – 6.
 Guided reading groups allow students to receive small group instruction with the teacher
on their individual reading level.
 Writers’ Workshop-intense and individualized instruction and conferencing that gives
students at all levels the skills to develop as a writer.
Math Investigations program at K – 5, and the DIGITS program at grade 6.
 Both math programs help students develop deep understanding of number sense and
math concepts through hands-on, interactive lessons.
Science lessons provide experiences for students to use an inquiry approach to learn and to
problem solve.
Social studies lessons are interactive and aligned to Ohio’s revised social studies standards.
Academic Extension Opportunities:
Zoo Outreach COSI on Wheels Spelling Bee
Crystal Clear Science Museum Center Programs Geography Bee
SUMMIT Destination Imagination

JUNIOR HIGH
Milford Junior High School uses Interdisciplinary Teaching Teams to create small communities of
learning within the school and create positive relationships. Each day every student participates
in A.C.E. (Academic Core Extension), which includes: daily announcements, Olweus class
meetings (bullying prevention), academic assistance, differentiation time, and PBS (Positive
Behavioral Supports).

Academic Offerings:
 World languages offered for High School Credit: Spanish, French, and Chinese.
 Foreign Language Electives:
Language Exploration and Introduction to Chinese: Provides students with introductory
information on cultures and languages of the world.
 21
st
Century Skills:
Students have opportunities to practice learning and innovation skills for the 21
st
century.
These skills include creativity, criti cal thinking, communication and collaboration.
ACADEMICS
Our di str i ct’s academi c pr ogr am pr ovi des opportuni ti es f or al l
students to r each thei r f ul l potenti al .

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Teachers use PBL (Problem Based Learning) units, Literature Circl es, Flipped Classrooms,
Blended Learning, Mock Election, and Reality City.
HIGH SCHOOL
 Percentage of graduates receiving college scholarships: 38%

 Scholarship dollars offered:
2011 2012 2013______
$7,083,790 $9,718,043 $10,504,717

 Number of National Merit Finalists/Commended Students for 2012-2013: one National Merit
Finalist; two National Merit Semi -Finalists; and five Commended Students.

 SAT compared to state and national average:
2011 2012
National 1011 (not available at time of release)
State 1084 (not available at time of release)
Milford 1094 (not available at time of release)

 ACT compared to state and national average:
2012 2013
National 21.1 (not available at time of release)
State 21.8 (not available at time of release)
Milford 23.4 23.66

 World languages offered: Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Mandarin Chinese

 Number of students receiving state of Ohio honors diploma:
2011 2012 2013
48 68 75

 Number of dual-credit courses offered: One ~ Honors Pre-Calculus

 Advanced Placement

Number of AP courses offered: 18

Students completing at least one AP course:
2011 2012 2013
277 427 495

AP courses taken:
2011 2012 2013
483 813 846

Students passing with three or better:
2011 2012 2013
359 609



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ELEMENTARY
All -School Performances:
Lead Artist Club Veteran’s Day Programs School Musicals and Plays
All School Sings Talent Shows Fine Arts Nights
Poetry Readings
Music and Arts Offered:
Children’s Theater Cincinnati Arts Music Schoolhouse Symphony
Dance Troupes Color Guard Team Author/Illustrator Visits

JUNIOR HIGH
Visual Arts:
 One student won the Cincinnati Earth Day logo contest sponsored by Cincinnati Earth
Day receiving $100 in cash and prizes.
 A group from the Eco Explorations class won first place in a contest sponsored by the
Cincinnati Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Architectural
Foundation.

Performing Arts:
Our Write to Explore classes created and performed original dramas based on popular
Children’s Literature to inspire 1st and 2nd graders to read and make reading come to life.
Performances were held twice through the year at one of our elementary schools.

Music Awards:
Milford Junior High School band students participated in several competitions throughout the
school year and received numerous awards and superior ratings.

 At the Ohio Music Education Associ ation JHS Solo and Ensemble Contest, 18 different 7th
and 8th grade ensembles performed along with 31 different solo performances. All of the
performances received the top two ratings of Superior or Excellent.

 Milford JHS Concert Band performed at the Ohi o Music Education Association JHS
Concert Band Contest. The Milford JHS Band was the only band to perform in Class A,
which is the most challenging level of music for the JHS Contest. The band received
superior ratings from every judge-the highest attainable rating.

 One student was selected as a member of the Cincinnati Children's Choir Con Brio,
which is the Cincinnati Children's Choir's ensemble for intermediate and advanced
singers in grades five through nine.

 Milford Junior High School Concert Choir earned the highest rating possible in the highest
class as well as the spirit trophy while performing at Music in the Parks this spring.

ARTS
Par ti ci pati on i n per f or mi ng and vi sual ar ts i nspi r es students’
cr eati vi ty, pr obl em-sol vi ng and cr i ti cal thi nki ng ski l l s.
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HIGH SCHOOL

Visual Arts:
 Milford High School had 38 Scholastics Art Regional Winners. Gold keys are awarded to the
top 10% of artworks in the region, Silver is awarded to the top 15%, and Honorable Mention
is awarded to top 20%.
 Milford High School students received:
-11 Gold Keys
-7 Silver Keys
-20 Honorable Mentions
 Milford High School had six Regional Winners of the Ohio Governor’s Art Competition and
two State Level Winners (three photographs total).
Performing Arts:
 Milford’s drama department had a successful year and performed two plays and a
musical.
Music:
The Milford High School Bands had another outstanding year.
 2 students were chosen to participate as members of the Ohio Music Educator’s
Association All-State Band.
 5 students were selected to be part of the Cincinnati Wind Ensemble.
 1 student was chosen to be a part of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Prep Brass
Choir.
 The Marching Band placed third in the AAA Class at the Bands of America Indianapolis
Regional.
 The Concert band and Symphonic band participated in the OMEA District 14 Concert
Assessment where they both received an overall Superior rating. The symphonic band
was entered in the highest degree of difficulty and was the only band in district 14 that
was entered in that division. They received a superior rating from every judge!



ELEMENTARY
 Student feedback used to improve instruction: Student Council/Student Leadership
Groups, student surveys, grade level roundtables.
 Parent satisfaction feedback solicited: PTO/PTA, Open House, Parent Information Night,
Curriculum Nights.
 Building Leadership Team (BLT): Each elementary has a leadership team comprised of 8
members (equally represented). The BLT meets monthly to review and work towards
building and district goal action steps.
 Teacher Based Team (TBT): Each elementary has teacher based teams that meet to
review student data and monitor and revise curriculum (instructional practices).
COMMITMENT TO IMPROVEMENT
Pr ocesses and pr ogr ams ar e conti nuousl y eval uated to ensur e
ef f ecti veness and ef f i ci ency.
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 Community Committees: Representatives from the school community come together to
discuss successes and challenges schools face. The Committee also gains information
about current practices and plan for continuous school improvement.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
 Building Leadership Team focuses on building goals and action plans. The team met bi-
monthly to review readings from Teaching with Poverty in Mind and Project -Based
Learning-Differentiating Instruction for the 21st Century. Teacher based teams met
weekly to analyze assessments and plan differentiated lessons.

 Parents were invited to Milford Junior High School on various occasions to discuss their
child's academic progress and future. These opportunities include: Parent Explore
Meeting to discuss results student results from EXPLORE test (precursor for college ACT
entrance test), Reality City Parent Night, Conferences, PTA meetings, College and
Career Readiness Parent Nights.

HIGH SCHOOL
 The Building Leadership Team, composed of department leaders and administrators,
meets twice monthly to review building level data and discuss instructional issues and
best practices.
 Teachers work collaboratively on Teacher Based Teams to plan instruction, compare data
from common assessments, and discuss best practices.
 Milford High School partners with the "Milford-Miami Township Drug Free Coali tion" to
provide extra-curricular activities for students outside of school. After surveying students,
activities included ski club, cooking club, and ultimate Frisbee club were added. At the
end of each activity, participants were surveyed about their experience.
 Feedback for improvement of school -sponsored extra-curricular activities comes from a
variety of sources, including surveys of all parents and participants in the athletic program.


ELEMENTARY
 Smartboards: Used in most elementary classrooms to support instruction in all subjects and
provide stimulating, interactive lessons.
 Gizmos: Online labs in Science that allow students to manipulate the labs and data for
experiments and analysis.
 Digits: Math program for Grades 6-8 that has an interactive online component.
 Moodle: The online platform used for Gifted Intervention in Grades 3-5.
 Summer Reading Program and Summer Math Programs: Each elementary school has
information for summer reading and math activities online for parents and students.
 Laptop Carts, iPads and Document Cameras: Laptop carts, iPads, and Document
Cameras have been purchased as technology tools to enhance students’ opportunities
for students’ research, presentation skills, online assessment practice, etc.


DIGITAL LEARNING
Technol ogy i s essenti al to enhance teachi ng and l ear ni ng and to
gi ve students a competi ti ve edge i n a gl obal mar ket .


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JUNIOR HIGH
 Google Docs and Gmail accounts are used by all students and teachers to effectively
collaborate.
 Schoology is used for discussion boards, assessments, and more. Schoology, is a learning
management system that allows for an electronic extension of the classroom. The use of
Learning Management Systems across the buildings during the upcoming school year to
provide students with tools similar to what they will use in college.
 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) enables students to do research, access the technology
offerings, and create presentations (Prezi, Animoto, Story Jumper, etc.)
 Math XL for School/Digits provides students and teachers with immediate feedback
regarding progress allowing for differentiation of instruction.

HIGH SCHOOL
 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program to encourage students to use technology during
the school day.
 MathXL is an online portal that allows students to complete math assignments.
 Social Studies Department uses online texts for many of the courses taught, which allow
students to use technology for research and the completion of various projects.
 Teachers in all departments have access to Student Response Cards to collect both
formative and summative data, much like many colleges and universities.
 Students also have the option of taking online courses to meet needs or interests that we
do not offer in the traditional day or to make-up credit in a subject in which they have not
received a passing grade.
 Teachers use a learning management system called “Schoology” that allows for an
electronic extension of the classroom.
 Google Docs are being used extensively throughout the building. This allows students and
staff are to collaborate electronically, in real time.


Milford Schools produce excellent results at below-average costs. The average cost per pupil is
significantly lower than the state average.

10,597
9,332
State of Ohio Average Milford
2012 Cost Per Pupil
FISCAL STEWARDSHIP
Fi nanci al r esponsi bi l i ty ensur es that the maj or i ty of f undi ng i s spent
on cl assr oom i nstr ucti on.


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Examples of Fiscal Stewardship:
 Milford School District has saved more than $700,000 by joining an insurance consortium
with other local school districts.
 By constantly monitoring bus routes, capacity, and staffing needs, the Milford School
District saved $350,000 in transportation cost s last year.
 Milford School District continues to reduce paper and printing costs by ‘going paperless’
in as many ways as possible, including board meetings, most building newsletters, and
community publications.
 Milford School District began allowing open enrollment in 2010-11, and in the 2011-12
school year alone it increased revenue to the general fund by $484,000.

ELEMENTARY
 Volunteers have donated 16,044 hours
 Contributions made by PTA/PTO equals $141,370
Events coordinated with parent/community partners:
Science Night Fall Carnival Walk-a-Thon
6th Grade Dance Veteran’s Day Program Skate parties
Field Day Talent Show Math Curriculum Night
Halloween Bingo Family Spaghetti Dinner Mother-Son/Father-Daughter Dances
Family Movie Nights All School Spring Sing Faces without Places Benefit Magic Show
Spring Carnival Mother/Son Bowling Fall Family Fest
Mad Science Museum Center programs

JUNIOR HIGH
PTA recorded 800+ hours to our school assisting with activities and events.

Donation by Milford School Foundation:
Our school was awarded over $22,000 in grants for enrichment in student learning. Monies spent
provided enhancement to our rain garden, butterfly garden, and technology in classrooms.

Events coordinated with community partners:
 Pay It Forward Day
 Pave the Way Foundation: Led parent workshops and Reality City
 Miami Township Police Department and Citizens Police Academy helped facilitate
ALICE safety training and drill

HIGH SCHOOL
 Members from the various booster organizations donated more than 20,000 hours to
various projects during the 2012-2013 school year to support our athletic, activities and
academic programs.
 Donations by Boosters/PTO’s/Foundations:
PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Educati onal exper i ences ar e enhanced by par tner shi ps between
the school di str i ct and communi ty.

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o The Milford Schools Foundation provided grants for teachers throughout the district,
which provide needed materials.
o Central Committee, which is made up of the various PTOs and PTAs and Academi c
Boosters provide scholarships to deserving seniors.
o The Athletic Boosters have worked to secure 100% private funding for the artificial
turf field installation at Milford High School’s Eagle Stadium representing a
$650,000.00 donation to the district when complete.
 Events coordinated with community partners:
o The Milford Miami Township Drug Free Coalition helps sponsor the Ninth Grade
Community “School Culture Week”, along with providing speakers for various
activities throughout the year, such as the “Youth Summit”.
o The Milford Schools Foundation brings distinguished alumni back each year to
speak with the senior class.
o The Ninth Grade Community works with various business leaders to focus on career
exploration. This program matches business leaders with students who have
expressed an interest in those specific careers.
o The Partnership for Milford After Prom sponsors the annual after -prom event to
provide a safe and drug and alcohol free setting for our students.
o The Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual “Dinner
of Excellence” which recognizes outstanding educators and provides scholarships
to outstanding seniors.
o The DECA program coordinates with the Mary Miller Fund to raise funds to provide
assistance to needy families throughout Cl ermont County.
o The Academic Boosters recognize student achievement each quarter by honoring
those students who make the Honor Roll.
o The Academic Boosters fund our annual Top 25 Academic Signing Day.



ELEMENTARY
 Seipelt Elementary named “School of Promise” by Ohio Department of Education
 Seipelt Elementary named “School of Progress” Ohio Department of Education
 Dinner of Excellence: Teacher recognition program
 Teacher-Led Professional Development (LED):
o Technology Integration
o Math Investigations/DIGITS
o Social Studies

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Presentations or attended outstanding activities by staff-Ohio Middle School Conference,
STEMstitute, UC STEM Conference.

Professional Development Highlights
Blended Learning
Flipped Classrooms
STEM
STAFF LEADERSHIP
Student gr owth and achi evement ar e f aci l i tated by hi gh-qual i ty
staf f member s.

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Schoology/Google
Close Reading
Argumentative Writing

Teacher Excellence:
MJHS Teacher of the Year: James Panko
2013 3-C Outstanding Cincinnati USA teacher: Julie Davalla
Warm 98 Teacher of the Week: John Espy


HIGH SCHOOL
 Art teacher Janelle Schunk was awarded several grants that were used to implement the
“New Voices” program. This program provided a wonderful opportunity and broadened
the horizons of all of the participating Milford students. Students were paired with clients
from City Gospel Mission and met weekly downtown and took photographs with their
partners. Photos from this project are displayed in the hallway outside of the high school
main office.

 English Language Arts teacher Betsy Woods was awarded several grants to create and
implement a Student Led Writing Center at Milford High School. The writing center
provides students with a place to seek help with writing projects from students who have
been trained in peer editing and other writing techniques.


ELEMENTARY
Dragonfly Science Outdoor Education Clubs Spelling & National Geography Bees
Mad Science COSI on Wheels Spanish Classes
Museum Center Programs Running Clubs Summit Legislative Experience
Field Trips

JUNIOR HIGH
 Distinct Student Athletic Participation rate: 7th - 8th grade students ~ 53%
 Number of athletic teams: 24
7th Grade Boys Basketball - Eastern Cincinnati Conference, ECC, Tournament Champs
8th Grade Boys Basketball - ECC Regular Season Co-Champ
8th Grade Girls Basketball - ECC Regular Season Champs (undefeated)
8th Grade Girls Basketball - ECC Tournament Champs
Wrestling - ECC Championships (3rd overall) - 5 individual placers (1 champion)
Diving - City Championships - 3 individual placers
 Number of Activities/clubs: 13

HIGH SCHOOL
 Number of athletic teams: 65
 Activities/clubs: 24
 Distinct Student Participation rate: 9th - 12 grade students: 57%


STUDENT ACTIVITIES
A wel l -r ounded educati on i ncl udes a wi de var i ety of oppor tuni ti es .
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MHS athletic achievements:
 14 members of this year’s senior class have committed to colleges to continue their
academic and athletic careers.
 155 student athletes were recognized as Eastern Cincinnati Conference, ECC, Scholar
Athletes. All had a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher during their season.
 29 student athletes were named 1
st
Team ECC in their particular sport.
 43 student athletes were named 2
nd
Team ECC in their particular sport.
 12 student athletes received an ECC Honorable Mention in their particular sport.
 4 student athletes were named ECC Players of the Year in their particular sport.
 3 teams were ECC Champions (Girls Golf, Girls Soccer, Baseball)
 2 coaches were recognized as ECC Coaches of the Year.
 2 members of the Girls Golf Team were named to the SW District All -Star 3
rd
Team
 1 member of the Girls Golf Team was a District Qualifier.
 2 members of the Water Polo team were named 2
nd
Team All-Ohio
 2 members of the Water Polo team received All -Ohio Honorable Mentions.
 1 member of the Girls Basketball Team received All -District Honorable Mention
 1 member of the Softball Team was named 2
nd
Team All-Ohio from the Ohio Fastpitch
Softball Coaches Association.
 1 student athlete was voted Sportsman of the Year by the subscribers of the Mi lford-
Miami Township Advertiser.


ELEMENTARY
School Community-Service Opportunities/Causes:
Student Council OLWEUS: Bullying prevention and awareness
Milford Miami Ministry Troop Box Ministry
American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart
Relay for Life We Support Connor
Natalie Fossier Memorial Walk/Run Veterans’ Programs
Faces Without Places Pennies for Patients
Crohn’s and Colitis Walk Pennies for Pies
Susan G. Komen Oklahoma Tornado Relief
Cranial-Facial Awareness Autism Speaks

JUNIOR HIGH
Community Service opportunities/requirements:
 100% of students contributed to community service
 Total dollars contributed to the community: $10,000

School Community-Service Opportunities/Causes:
InterParish Ministry Relay for Life
Josh Cares American Cancer Society
Milford Police Department Milford Fire Department
Miami Township Parks Miami Township Police
Meridyth’s Miracle

STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Students’ exper i ences ar e enhanced by ser vi ng thei r school and
communi ty.

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HIGH SCHOOL
Community Service Requirements: Seniors are required to complete 20 hours of community
service for graduation. Over 10,000 hours of community service hours were donated to various
groups throughout the Milford Community by students in the class of 2013.

Students who are members of Student Council and/or National Honor Society are also required to
complete community service requirements as part of the mission of both of those organizations
and these students donated an additional 5,000 service hours to the Milford community.

School Community-Service Causes:
 Milford High School students made many contributions throughout the year , raising
approximately $17,000. They supported Free-store Food-bank, Wrapping Together (DECA’s
Giving Tree), and Milford-Miami Ministries (The Mary Miller Fund).
 The class of 2016 collected over $1,000 to donate to “Faces Without Places,” which works
with homeless teens.
 Selected students in Photography classes participated in the “New Voices” project, which
paired students with clients of City Gospel Mission in Cincinnati.
 Key Club is a community service group sponsored by our local Kiwanis Club open to all
students. Throughout the 2012-2013 school year Key Club members participated in the
following activities:
o Collected Donations for giant yard sale
o Supported Whiz Kids (Whiz Kids is a tutoring program through City Gospel Mission. It
focuses on helping kids in 1st-4th grade who need extra help with reading.)
o Offered preschool babysitting
o Wrapped gifts at Barnes and Noble
o Volunteered at Seipelt Elementary’s family game night
o Participated in the Little Miami River Litter Clean-Up Campaign
o Quarter Collecting Clash of Competition
o Book Drive
o Assisted at many PTA events at the various elementary schools in the district

 Flex Credit opportunities can be arranged individually by students for career internships.


At each grade level, Milford provides three levels of intervention based on students’ needs.

ELEMENTARY
Percentage of students served in gifted grades 3 - 5 and honors grade 6:
Reading: 13% (grades 3-5)
Math: 11.3% (grades 3-5)
Reading: 34% (6th grade)
Math: 33% (6th grade)
Percentage of Special Education students: 11%
STUDENT SERVICES
A var i ety of ser vi ces pr ovi de opti ons to ensur e al l students r ecei ve
i ndi vi dual i zed i nstr ucti on, enr i chment and suppor t.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Students enrolled in Honors classes:
Honors Language Arts:
8th grade 201 students 36% 7th grade 190 students 35%

Students enrolled in Math I:
384 (71%) students received high school credit for Math I

Students enrolled in Math cohort (explain math cohort):
45 students received high school credit for Math I in seventh grade. The students were
identified in sixth grade based on data (OAA, MCAP, IOWA/COGAT) to begin in cohort. In
sixth grade students completed an independent study on seventh grade curriculum
preparing them for Math I.

Number of high school credits earned by junior high students:
2013: 679 2012: 591

Students with disabilities: 14%

Students identified as ELL: Less than 1%

HIGH SCHOOL
Percentage students enrolled in AP classes:
 Percentage: 39% of Milford High School students in grades 10 through 12 were enrolled in
at least one Advanced Placement course during the 2012-2013 school year.
Students with disabilities:
 Percentage: 14.5% of the high school population receive special education services.
Students identified as ELL:
 Percentage: Less than 1% of the MHS population are identified and receive ELL services.
Intervention:
 Students receive academic support in small groups, if needed, for both math and
language arts courses throughout their high school years.






















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Milford Exempted Village School District
777 South Garfield Avenue
Milford, Ohio 45150
(513)831-1314
Website: www.milfordschools.org
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Superintendent: Dr. Robert Farrell
[email protected]

Treasurer: Mrs. Debbie Caudle
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Milford School District Directory

Boyd E. Smith Elementary ........................................................513-575-1643
Charles L Seipelt Elementary ...................................................513-831-9460
McCormick Elementary ..........................................................513-575-0190
Meadowview Elementary .......................................................513-831-9170
Mulberry Elementary ...............................................................513-722-3588
Pattison Elementary .................................................................513-831-6570
Junior High School ...................................................................513-831-1900
High School .............................................................................513-831-2990