Superintendent: John Silveri

An Overview of the Waterford School District * Grades PreK-12 serving the communities of Clarkston, Waterford, West Bloomfield, Pontiac and White Lake * Serves approximately 10,500 students: 9 Elementary schools, 1 Early Childhood Center, 2 Middle Schools, 2 High Schools, 1 Alternative High School, 1 Cyber Academy, 1 Specialized School for severely impaired students * Strong community ties with Waterford Parks and Recreation Department, Chamber of Commerce, Youth Assistance, Breakfast- Optimist Club, Coalition for Youth and the Waterford Foundation

Technology * Each classroom is equipped with SMART or iPad/iTV technology * Each secondary school has over 300 computers available for student use Pierce: 1 computer for every 3 students, Mason: 1 computer for every 4 students, Mott/Kettering: 1 computer for every 5 students, Elementary Schools: 1 computer for every 8 students

Facilities: * Safe and Secure entrances to every building *2013- new football stadium and track complex at each high school *State of the art pool and fitness centers and performance gym at each high school *State of the art Performing Arts Center (PAC) at each high school

Waterford Kettering Football field and track complex Waterford Mott Football field and track complex

Waterford Kettering Pool Waterford Kettering and Waterford Mott Performing Arts Center

Education *100% Highly-Qualified teaching staff and over two-thirds of teaching staff have a masters degree or higher *79% graduation rate, with 92% of graduates attending college *Cyber Academy- accredited rewarding and rigorous curriculum that meets MI Merit Curriculum guidelines *Over $6million in scholarships awarded to high school seniors attending college in

Leader and Me Schools: Learning, experiencing and acting under Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Spanish education K-5 Stepanski Early Childhood Center –Early childhood specialized programs –Open to out-of-district families Pre-K and Elementary Schools

Open enrollment for Kindergarten Great Start Readiness Program Destination Imagination (award winning): creative and active interpretation Schoolcraft Elementary is designated as a Michigan Blue Ribbon School ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) program at each elementary Pre-K and Elementary Schools

Mason Middle School: 1200 Students - students, parents and staff work together in a student-centered environment promoting self-esteem, exploration and lifelong learning. A supportive climate encourages healthy risk takers and fosters responsible citizenship. ● Peer Mediation ● WEB Leaders - “Where Everybody Belongs” ● National Junior Honor Society ● Destination Imagination (award winning): creative/active interpretations ● OLWEUS Bullying Prevention program ● Advanced placement and intervention classes ● “Green School” Emerald Level ● Technology: 1 computer for every 4 students, classrooms equipped with SMART Board or iPad-iTV ● Extracurricular: Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, Boys/Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Ski Club, Tennis Club, Plays and Musicals, Advanced Choir, Jazz Band, and more ● Class Trips: 6th Grade Camp (Copneconic), 8th Grade Washington D.C.

Pierce Middle School: 800 Students - students learn from dedicated staff that demonstrate their belief in life-long learning by their personal involvement and commitment to professional development. The school’s team- based approach allows time for teachers to develop curriculum, discuss and implement successful teaching strategies, and address individual student needs. ● Peer Mediation ● National Junior Honor Society ● Student Council ● OLWEUS Bullying Prevention program ● Advanced placement and intervention classes ● Technology: 1 computer for every 3 students, classrooms equipped with SMART Boards or iPad-iTV. ● Extracurricular: Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, Boys/Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Ski Club, Tennis Club, and more ● Class Trips: 6th Grade Camp (Copneconic), 8th Grade Washington D.C.

Waterford Mott High School (app.1500) A Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School, provides students with a rigorous academic environment that encourages students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Our students are challenged to excel and have a proud tradition of succeeding that goal. More than 92% of Waterford graduates go on to college each year with impressive results. Mott High School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Waterford Kettering High School (app.1400) Has a long tradition of contributing to the intellectual growth of our students. Students attend dynamic courses that invite inquiry and nurture creative thinking, while providing a solid foundation of core academic studies. More than 92% of Waterford graduates go on to college each year with impressive results. Many earn numerous college scholarships to assist in their post-secondary education pursuits. Kettering High School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Waterford Durant High School (app ) Waterford Durant High School is a small high school and our students are between the ages of 15 and 19 and have completed at least one year of high school at Waterford Mott or Kettering High School. This is not an adult education program. Durant students who fulfill Waterford School District graduation requirements earn a Waterford Durant High School diploma. Waterford High Schools

● 1 Computer for Every 5 Students ● Awe Inspiring Athletic Facilities o State of the Art Pools, Fitness Centers, New Tracks, Stadium Seating ● Offering 19 AP Courses (28% participation rate) o Earned AP District Honor Roll -only 477 US and Canadian Districts earned this honor ● Dual Enrollment - OCC and OTC (Oakland Technical Center) ● Career and Technical Based Education Opportunities ● Academic Centers Academic Centers ● Teacher Ratio 27:1 ● Performing Arts Center o Award Winning Band o PAVA (Performing Arts and Visual Arts) Award Winners Waterford High Schools

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