ANNUAL REPORT

T E M P L E

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COMMITTED TO CHANGING LIVES

Temple Schools serve approximately 2,600 students in the northern portion of Carroll County.

The Temple Cluster includes Providence Elementary, Sharp Creek Elementary, Temple Elementary, Temple

Middle, and Temple High School. Students who attend Temple Schools have unique opportunities to excel in

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

The Temple 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

Providence Elementary School Christi McLendon, PrincipalTena Musick, Assistant Principal

Sharp Creek Elementary SchoolDr. Kiley Thompson, PrincipalBrent Vohun, Assistant Principal

Temple Elementary SchoolTricia Langford, PrincipalKisha Mitchell, Assistant Principal

Temple Middle SchoolGail Parmer, PrincipalDavid Clay, Assistant Principal

Temple High SchoolTim Gribben, PrincipalLisa Puckett, 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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OTHER 3%

WHITE 68%

BLACK 18%

HISPANIC 6%

MULTI-RACIAL 6%

2017/2018 CLUSTER DEMOGRAPHICS

TABLE OFCONTENTS

01Letter from Superintendent

03Premier Teachers

04Elementary School Highlights

05Middle School Highlights

06High School Highlights

07Cluster Highlights

08STEM & Innovation

09Investing in Safety

10Community & Stakeholders

12Annual Crossing the Tracks

13School Photos

BY THE NUMBERS

ENROLLMENTThe premier opportunities available in the Temple Cluster

continue to attract families from across west Georgia. The

Temple Cluster currently serves approximately 2,600 students.

TEMPLE BOARD MEMBER

Sandra Morris, District 2 7 Years of Service

PREMIER TEACHERSThe 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 Temple Cluster.

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Kristen Vineyard Temple Middle School

Jessica Bohlen Temple High School

Amber Jensen Providence Elementary

Danielle Carter Sharp Creek Elementary School

Heather Singleton Temple Elementary School

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ACADEMICS• All elementary schools beat the state average on CCRPI

• Temple elementary schools improved in all areas on Georgia Milestones

• All elementary schools improved Lexile scores in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades • Temple Cluster Elementary Schools had a total of 75 Duke Talent Identified Students

• Temple Cluster Elementary Schools placed during academic team competitions

• PES earned National STEM Campus Certification

• PES earned National STEM Educators Certification (5 certified teachers)

• PES was named a GADOE Title I High Progress Reward School

• PES was recognized by the Board of Education as Annual Attendance Winner for 2017 – 2018

• PES won 2nd place in team competition at Math Perennial Bowl

• SCES placed in every academic team competition

• TES won 2nd Place in regional academic competition and will compete in Chicago, IL

• TES and PES named National Beta Schools of Merit

• All elementary schools in the Temple Cluster offer music and art programs

• All elementary schools participated in Tiger Pride Music Festival

• All Temple Cluster schools performed in the Christmas Extravaganza

ARTS

ACTIVITIES• Temple Cluster elementary schools offer more than 50 after-school activities

• TES completed phase one of Stem Playground

• SCES added air conditioning in the gymnasium

• PES now has the “Providence Patch” garden • TES added Spanish and Science labs

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• TMS had more students selected for District Honor Band than all surrounding schools

• TMS chorus earned all Excellent Ratings at LGPE

• Jacey Singleton (8th grade) won first place in district NAC art contest

• Students participated in Tiger Pride Music Festival

• All Temple Cluster schools performed in the Christmas Extravaganza

• Won Girls’ Small Division Track and Field Championship

• Seven students won first place and six students won second place in FBLA Regionals

TEMPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ACADEMICS

ARTS

ACTIVITIES

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• Double-digit gain with CCRPI score

• All three grade levels had Lexile gains in reading

• SWD Academic Improvement in ELA and Math

• 7th grade student earned Young Georgia Authors Honorable Mention

• 6th grade student served as Page at Georgia State Capitol

TEMPLE HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMICS• Graduation rate of over 90% for three consecutive years

• GOSA Platinum Award Recipient for Greatest Gains

• Honored as AP Challenge School for five consecutive years

• Honored as National Beta School of Merit for two consecutive years

• Highest High School CCRPI Score (86.8) in West Georgia RESA

• 14% increase in dual enrollment numbers

• Improved in 6 out of 8 EOCs

• 5-AA Runner-up in Region Literary Competition

• 2 students participated in State Literary Competition

• Band earned All Superior Ratings at LGPE

ARTS

ACTIVITIES• Won 2 State Championships in Track and 1 State Championship in Wrestling

• Won Region Championship in Boys’ Tennis

• Participated in State Tournaments in 12 out of 15 Sports

• Earned State Championship in Skills USA Automotive Competition

• Completed new home side stadium bleachers

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CLUSTER

HIGHLIGHTS

94% of families would recommend Temple schools to others

THS named AP Challenge School for 5 consecutive years

THS had a graduation rate of over 90% for third consecutive year

Only cluster to earn all Superior Ratings at LGPE for middle and high school band programs

The Temple 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.

HIGHLIGHTS • All Elementary Schools are pursuing STEM certification and PES earned

NISE STEM campus certification during the 2017-2018 school year

• 21st Century Learning--- 1:1 technology in grades 3 through 8

• All cluster schools participated and medaled in Science Olympiad

• TMS earned the overall Sportsmanship award at Science Olympiad

• THS placed 2nd overall at the West Georgia STEM Competition

• TMS participated in the West Georgia Technology Competition and had

two 2nd place winners in Robotics

• Added 3 STEM classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

• Added girls’ Coding Club

• All Temple Cluster schools have access to STEM Labs

• All Temple Schools participated in STEM Day

• Held Cluster STEAM Night

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STEM AND INNOVATION

INVESTINGIN SAFETYThe safety and well-being of all students is our top priority in the Temple 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 Temple 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 Temple 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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21,872Adult VolunteerHours

CLUSTER TOTAL HOURS

11,446Student VolunteerHours

CLUSTER TOTAL HOURS

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The annual Crossing the Tracks tradition began with the 2011-2012 Temple Middle School eighth

grade class crossing over the tracks to their next phase of education at Temple High School.

Since that initial event on May 22, 2012, the Crossing the Tracks event has become not only an

important transition process, but a community celebration where the eighth grade students are

presented to the high school principal on top of the tracks. Then they proceed to the high school

in a parade-like fashion with Sage Street lined with families and community members wishing

them well and capturing the moment. The students are welcomed at Temple High School with

the Temple High School Band playing the fight song and students and staff cheering them into

the gymnasium where Mr. Gribben and several high school students provide a glimpse into the

upcoming year. The assembly consists of students talking about their experiences at Temple

High School and the teachers/administrators talking about the expectations for ninth grade

students. The event concludes with the rising ninth graders signing a banner where they commit

to graduating from high school and a final resounding cheer of “It’s A Great Day to Be A Tiger”!

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

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