A State of the Art Education With A Small Town Feel Goodrich Area Schools

Our Vision Goodrich Area Schools, in partnership with our community, will provide a state of the art education in a safe environment that encourages our students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Technology Initiatives State of the Art Equipment  Every building is wireless  Interactive whiteboards in every classroom  Brand new computers in all computer labs

Technology Initiatives Opening up the World to Our Students  Distance learning labs for virtual education  Mobile distance learning labs  Webcam and laptops for homebound students  Live video broadcasting capabilities

Technology Initiatives Opening Up The World To Our Students  The latest audio enhancement systems in each classroom to support learning

Student Applied Technology Robotics Teams  Qualified for World Championships 4 out of 5 years  2010 State Champions for Innovation and Control  2011 Ann Arbor District Regional Winner  2011 Kettering Regional Award Winner

Modern Facilities Making Innovation Possible Oaktree Elementary 1998 Goodrich Middle School 2002 Goodrich High School Remodeled 2002

Modern Facilities Making Innovation Possible Only synthetic turf athletic field in Genesee County  Increased usage  Less cancelled games  Preferred by students  No special shoes  No dirty uniforms  Very little maintenance

Athletic Excellence Baseball State Final Four Three Times in last 10 years Soccer Boys State Champs 2008 Girls Track & Field State Champs 2004,2005 Wrestling State Champs 2008,2009

Academic Success  AdvancEd Accredited  AYP grade of “A” four years in a row  100% of staff is highly qualified  Science Labs in the elementary schools

Academic Success Academic Success  Four year graduation rate of 94%  District averages on MME, ACT, and MEAP scores are consistently well above average

Small Town Feel A Nurturing, Caring Environment  Tremendous community involvement  Schools are community centers  Limited bureaucracy

Small Town Feel A Nurturing, Caring Environment  Tremendous Parent Involvement  100% Participation in parent/teacher conferences at the elementary level  Active P.T.O.  Recent Bond Passage  Only 2200 students

Small Town Feel Local Populations Served By School District Goodrich 10,000 Grand Blanc 43,000 Davison23,000 Brandon/Ortonville 22,000 Clarkston33,000 Lapeer 35,000

Safety is Priority #1  Leading edge security systems will be newly installed adjacent to administrative offices to provide single entry access and point check in in every building along with surveillance.

Exemplary Fine Arts  Drama program presents 2 full length plays  Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble both 1 st Division at State Finals.