2019

The Temple Cluster is committed to positively changing

the lives of the students we serve.

TEMPLE ANNUAL REPORT

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 15,025 students throughout its 23 schools and two College and Career Academy sites.

DISTRICT INFORMATIONand CLUSTER REPORT

Providence Elementary SchoolChristi McLendon, PrincipalRobert Tolbert, Assistant Principal Sharp Creek Elementary SchoolDr. Kiley Thompson, PrincipalBrent Vohun, Assistant Principal Temple Elementary SchoolCourtney Rogers, PrincipalKisha Mitchell, Assistant Principal

Temple Middle SchoolDavid Clay, PrincipalJustin Allen, Assistant Principal

Temple High SchoolTim Gribben, PrincipalMichael Browning, Assistant PrincipalChris Edwards, Assistant Principal

C A R R O L L C O U N T Y S C H O O L S

C H A N G I N G L I V E SCarroll County Schools is committed to changing the lives of students by ensuring

they have access to premier teachers, premier leaders, and premier schools.

A letter from Superintendent, Scott Cowart

Welcome to the Carroll County School System! Our commitment to positively changing lives is the foundation for everything we do.

Our approach is to focus on educating the whole child in preparing students to be enrolled, employed, or enlisted upon graduation. The 2018-2019 school year demonstrated the effectiveness of the strategies we have in place, and we have much to celebrate.

For the second consecutive year, the district’s graduation rate is over 90%. Performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments improved for elementary, middle, and high schools, and the district continues to exceed state performance. In addition, we see an increase in the number of students choosing dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses. And, Carroll County School System is one of only three districts in Georgia to have its own STEM Certification

Program, as well as the only system in the state with a STEAM Certification Program.

The Carroll County School System was voted the Best Employer in the 2019 Times-Georgian Reader’s Choice Awards, our Board of Education earned the Georgia School Board Association’s Exemplary

School Board status, and the district received high praises in its 5-year review from the AdvancED Accreditation team.

While we are incredibly proud of the accomplishments from the 2018-2019 school year, we are focused on planning for another premier year. Our staff is equipped with the tools to create engaging and

collaborative learning environments, our campuses are safer than ever before, and we are excited to serve our students and our community.

Thank you for choosing Carroll County Schools!

Sandra Morris, District 2 8 Years of Service

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TABLE OFCONTENTS

01Letter from Superintendent

03Cluster Memories

04Focusing on Learning

06Providing Premier Experiences

08Maximizing Our Talent

10Serving Our Communities

12Practicing Good Stewardship

13In Memory

The premier opportunities available in Temple Cluster schools attract families from across west Georgia. The Temple Cluster currently serves approximately 2,600 students.

TEMPLE BOARD MEMBER

BY THE NUMBERSENROLLMENT

2018-2019CLUSTER DEMOGRAPHICS

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T E M P L E C LU S T E R M E M O R I E S

TEMPLE ELEMENTARY SCHO OLS

- All three Temple elementary schools were named National Beta Schools of Merit

- TempleClusterelementaryschoolshad60DukeTalentIdentifiedCandidates

- Providence Elementary and Sharp Creek Elementary earned a 5-Star Climate Rating for the quality and character

- ProvidenceElementaryhasearnedDistrictandNationalSTEMCertification

- Sharp Creek Elementary improved in End of Grade Assessments in 6 out of 8 areas

- Temple Elementary implemented the SEE-KS Grant through a partnership with the Trumaine Foundation to support social emotional learning for academic success

- All elementary schools have implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)

- Providence Elementary received Operational Distinction from the state for their exceptional PBIS implementation

FOCUSING ON LEARNINGEmpowering our staff through collaborative, rigorous, engaging, and purposeful opportunities encourages continuous professional growth. In turn, our students

have access to teachers and leaders who use innovation, imagination, and creativity to encourage a growth mindset of lifelong learning.

T E M P L E AC A D E M I C S

TEMPLE MIDDLE SCHO OL

- EarnedDistrictSTEMCertification

- CCSS Middle School Academic Team District Champions

- Improved in 7 out of 8 End of Grade Assessments

- Earned a 5-Star Climate Rating for the quality and character of school life

- Received Operational Distinction from the state for their exceptional PBIS implementation

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ACADEMICS

ACADEMICS

TEMPLE HIGH SCHO OL

- Earned a graduation rate of over 90% for the fourth consecutive year

- Recognized as a National Beta School of Merit for the third consecutive year

- NamedGovernor’sOfficeofStudentAchievementBeatingtheOddsSchoolfor the fourth consecutive year

- Improved in 5 out of 8 End of Course Assessments

- 21% Increase in Advance Placement (AP) Enrollment

- 23% Increase in Dual Enrollment

- 98th Percentile in Student Growth

- EarnedDistrictSTEMCertification

Having the opportunity to graduate from Temple High School and spend my 34-year career as an educator in Temple Cluster schools has been a very positive experience. As a teacher and coach, my goal has always been to not only teach students the curriculum but to also build character and prepare them for a successful future.

Mike KinneyClass of 1973

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHT:

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ACADEMICS

Recognizing that every interaction with students, parents, and staff is reflective of our organization inspires us to offer high-quality experiences that our stakeholders expect and deserve. From award-winning programs in academics, arts, athletics, and activities to the

multiple pathways our students have to graduate enrolled, employed, or enlisted, our district is committed to offering premier opportunities for everyone.

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TEMPLE ELEMENTARY SCHO OLS

- Temple Cluster Elementary Schools have chorus and drama clubs that performed multiple productions throughout the year, including the Tiger Pride Music Festival and the Christmas Extravaganza

- All three Temple elementary schools offer art clubs

- Providence Elementary partnered with the University of West Georgia to implement Paw Prints, an afterschool program for the Arts

- Sharp Creek Pre-K chorus students performed at the Southwire Toys for Tots Drive and local nursing homes

- Sharp Creek Elementary held an art and drama event, and the drama club performed Stone Soup

- Temple Elementary extended learning opportunities with their STEAM playground

PROVIDING PREMIEREXPERIENCES

T E M P L E A RT S A N D AC T I V I T I E S

ARTS

ACTIVITIES

- Temple Cluster Elementary Schools have more than 50 clubs and activities for students of all ages

- Providence Elementary partnered with the Civil Air Patrol, an Auxiliary of the USAF, to bring Aeronautical experiences to life for students

- ProvidenceElementaryhadfourfirstplacewinnersattheDistrictTechnologyFair

- Sharp Creek Elementary partnered with Southwire to develop Success Circuit

- Temple Elementary has a Junior BETA Reading Role Model Program

Attending Temple High School helped prepare me for college in many ways. I was able to take multiple AP courses, gain college credit, and learn valuable time management skills in and out of the classroom. The faculty at Temple High School taughtmethecurriculuminawell-roundedway,sothatIhadafirmfoundationtobegin and complete my college degree. I am fortunate to have been a student at Temple High School and am glad to have had the positive experience that I did.Myia HambrickClass of 2014

A L U M N I H I G H L I G H T

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TEMPLE MIDDLE SCHO OL

- 20 students were selected for the District Honor Band

- Band earned all Superior Ratings at LGPE

- Temple Middle School offers 19 different clubs and activities for students

ARTS

ACTIVITIES

- FourstudentsearnedfirstplaceattheDistrictTechnologyFair

- Colt Daniel won individual championship at the West Georgia Middle School Athletic Conference

- Kyndale Ward was named the middle school State Champion in high jump

- Girls’ Track Team won the WGMSAC Championship for the 2nd consecutive year

TEMPLE HIGH SCHO OL

- Pride of Temple Marching Band was named Silver Division Grand Champions

- Pride of Temple Marching Band earned all Superior Ratings at LGPEARTS

ACTIVITIES

- Seven athletic teams competed at the state level

- Zoe East was named Area Wrestler of the Year

- Girls’ Tennis Team was 5-AA Region Runner-up

- Rufus Sims won 3rd place at the AA State Track Meet for the 110m hurdles

Temple High School has earned a graduation rate of 90% or higher for four consecutive years.

90% GRADUATION RATE

OUR TALENT

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Recruiting, growing, and retaining top talent at all levels is an important part of our performance culture. We are committed to maintaining an environment that cultivates strong and passionate learners,

promotes success, and develops leaders for the communities we serve.

Emily HummerValedictorianTemple High School

Daniel AndersonSalutatorian Temple High School

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

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Teachers of the Year

Jazmyn Ford Temple Middle School

Phillips Cherry Temple High School

Maria Scurr Providence Elementary School

Kayla Curl Sharp Creek Elementary School

Jill Smolar Temple Elementary School

Treating everyone with dignity and respect and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment are priorities for our district. By building relationships, understanding the diverse communities we serve, and utilizing our time and talents, we connect needs with resources to enhance the quality of life for all.

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T E M P L E C A R E S

SERVING OURCOMMUNITIES

21,542Adult VolunteerHours

CLUSTER TOTAL HOURS

9,701Student VolunteerHours

CLUSTER TOTAL HOURS

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Temple students raised funds, collected supplies, and volunteered for local and national organizations, including the animal shelter, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the American Heart Association.

TEMPLE CLUSTER SCHOOLS have continued to

make the safety of its students and staff a priority.

All five Temple schools have installed access

controlled environments this year.

Temple schools have also earned thousands of

dollars in grants to support enhancements for

technology, STEM, and art programs.

Additionally, there have been many facility

upgrades throughout the cluster, including restroom

renovations, new campus signage, and state-of-the-

art equipment for the THS Agricultural Room.

PRACTICINGGOODSTEWARDSHIP

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ALUMNI HIGHLIGHT:

Temple schools provided a nurturing environment that motivated me to continue my education after high school and complete a doctoral program. I am proud to call Temple home, and I am excited to see continued advancement in facilities, technology, and safety for students.

Dr. Kelvin Burton Class of 1980

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IN MEMORY OF:

Dawn Alford

Miss Elizabeth “Dawn” Alford graduated as Valedictorian of Temple High School in 1996 and later graduated from Georgia Tech Magna Cum Laude with a Chemical Engineering degree. She was a Public Policy Director and Lobbyist at the Georgia State Capital with Georgia Council of Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) for six years. Miss Alford was very inspirational, learning to be an advocate for herself and overcoming all obstacles. She exemplified what “Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger” means by setting a high standard of expectations for herself and everyone around her. She will be greatly missed by the Temple Community.

Carroll County Schools will be recognized as a premier school system by sustaining

the following commitments:

FOCUSING ON LEARNINGPROVIDING PREMIER EXPERIENCES

MAXIMIZING OUR TALENTSERVING OUR COMMUNITIES

PRACTICING GOOD STEWARDSHIP

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