Governing Board
A five-member board of directors governs ScholARTS. These people are parents and members of the arts, business and education community. The Board meets bi-monthly beginning in August on the second Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.

Teachers
Our warm, caring teachers are certified by the Ohio Department of Education and teach in their areas of certification. Teachers meet the No Child Left Behind highly qualified requirements but receive ongoing professional development and will consistently implement most recent strategies and best practices known in education today.

• Opening Date: September 15, 2004
• Transportation provided
• Lunch program: Scholars may purchase catered lunch or bring bag lunch.
• Class size: The scholar-teacher ratio is 22 to 1.
• Uniforms: Scholars are required to wear the school uniform each day. Teachers are required to wear apparel that reflects their respect for their profession and our families. Our school uniform is strictly enforced.

Arts Focus
The educational program integrates the arts including visual arts and music
throughout the academic curriculum.

Admissions Policy 

Open Enrollment: We are open to all children, grades K-12. All children will be given an equal opportunity to attend without discrimination based on race, religion, disability, ethnic origin, or other legally protected categories. As well, any child may be precluded as allowable by law and statutes of the Ohio Revised Code. Preference will be given to children whose siblings are already enrolled in the schools.

Lottery: If there are more applicants than there are spaces, a lottery will be conducted.

Diversity: The scholar population will be diverse. That means that all children will be welcomed including children that have been labeled low performing, high performing, learning disabled or gifted and talented. Our schools perpetuate one label- scholar. Each child will be referred to and treated as a scholar.

Environment
The caring environment at ScholARTS will be carefully implemented and maintained at all times. The schools use systematic methods for assessing and planning for the emerging needs of the whole child. This approach gives teachers tools for planning, assessment, and implementation that keep teachers on track with content standards and that support children's acquisition of knowledge and skills. Our compliance system enables administrators to hold teachers accountable for implementing the required environment, climate, and curriculum. A safe, caring environment that demands mutual respect between teachers and children will be maintained. The child-centered environment at ScholARTS will meet children's socio-emotional, safety, and academic needs.

Safety and Discipline
Children who attend ScholARTS will be required to respect the special school environment and maintain the environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Children are required to comply with all school rules and polices. Ongoing life skills instruction supplemented by a fair and consistent discipline policy, and unique school safety features will teach children to resolve conflicts with their peers, hold themselves accountable for their actions, and foster a safe, caring environment. The school holds a zero tolerance policy on violence, vandalism, and any unsafe behavior or materials.

Child Find Notice
Dear Parents/Caregivers:
ScholARTS offers special education services for all children who live in our district who may have special needs. Since ScholARTS offers open enrollment to all Ohio residents we offer support services to all children regardless of gender, race, creed or any other protected category. Please contact the school if your child needs special education services.

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SI/PSI

ScholARTS Preparatory & Career Center for Children continues to make academic progress.  Indeed all of our sixth graders were reading two to three levels below grade when they newly enrolled in our school last August; but almost half of those same children were proficient on state tests last spring.  Remarkably, these children advanced two to three grade levels in reading in one school year.  Our children in the third grade performed similarly in reading.  Importantly, our children who have individualized education plans met the state academic requirements for adequate yearly progress.  The majority of sophomores and 65% of eleventh graders are proficient in reading.  Moreover, the  majority of eleventh graders are also proficient in mathematics.  We are proud of these achievements and we will continue to improve our services and supports to your child and family!