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State of the Schools Remarks
January 26, 2012
Cleveland Heights, OH
Cleveland Heights-University Heights School Superintendent Douglas Heuer highlighted ways in which the district has been working to accomplish its vision of P.A.S.S.A.G.E., Preparing All Students for Success in A Global Economy, during his 35-minute presentation on January 25.
Superintendent Heuer noted how close the district is to receiving not just an Effective, but an Excellent state report card ranking for 2012. He also talked about how the district’s educational Pathways of Choice program is the best vehicle to motivate and inspire students to succeed at the new and even more rigorous world class core curriculum that has been adopted by the state of Ohio. Heuer believes that by providing meaningful choice and appealing to different learning styles, students will embrace learning for life. He also explained the need for renovated and more innovative facilities and how they need to inspire, not inhibit, students from achieving these goals.
Before beginning his speech, the Heights High Brass Quintet entertained the audience with Cassie Espenschied and Ann Zicari on trumpets, Lillie Hall on horn, Jarrod Robinson on trombone, and Oleaser Johnson on tuba.
The Noble Elementary Select Choir also brought their Tiger spirit to the event with “I am a Tiger.”
In conclusion, Superintendent Heuer said, “We have almost 6,000 points of pride in our schools at this moment. They are our students.” He then introduced four Heights High seniors who have made a difference not only in their school community, but the CH-UH community as well. They are Stedman Smith, REAL School; Ellie Austin, Legacy School; Leondra Taylor, Mosaic School; and Ariel Travis, Renaissance School.
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