Although Anchor Bay Schools receives the lowest foundation allowance per pupil not only in Macomb County but also in the State of Michigan, we are proud of the fact that our students continue to exceed both state and county average scores in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) and the Michigan Merit Exam (MME). We are proud of the fact that all of our schools are NCA accredited and have met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) with the Michigan Department of Education.

Anchor Bay Middle School North, Middle School South, Ashley Elementary, Sugarbush Elementary, Dean A. Naldrett Elementary, Lottie M. Schmidt Elementary, Great Oaks Elementary, MacDonald Elementary, Lighthouse Elementary and Maconce Elementary Schools all received an A, with our high school receiving a B, on the Michigan School Report Card. (Please use this link to view Anchor Bay School District Adequate Yearly Progress grades).

All of the district's teachers meet the state's highly qualified standards and are dedicated to student success.

Our operational and administrative costs are far below the average across the county and state, as we continue to keep our focus on student needs and services.

Anchor Bay's transportation, custodial and food service costs are among the most cost efficient support programs in both Macomb County and the State of Michigan. Our food service department is entirely self-supportive. We have a dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best for our students and their families.

As energy costs continue to soar, Anchor Bay Schools has continually reduced energy costs over the past three years by implementing an energy conservation plan.

We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2010/11 education progress for the Anchor Bay School District and our schools.

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Anchor Bay Schools, in partnership with the community, will produce lifelong learners, who respect diversity, adapt to change, and function as responsible citizens.

It is the vision of the Anchor Bay School District to promote educational excellence, community collaboration and student success.

Every Person—

• Can become a life-long learner and a responsible citizen
• Can actively participate in the learning process
• Can respect the global environment
• Can respect diversity

The Community—

• Supports education
• Provides resources for students
• Encourages students to stay in school and succeed
• Supports school goals and activities

Families—

• Prepare children for school
• See that children attend school regularly
• Support school goals and participate in school activities
• Support school appropriate character development and behavior
• Provide support and resources for students to complete assignments
• Establish appropriate priorities for learning

Teachers—

• Provide relevant experiences that enhance and encourage learning
• Encourage students to do quality work
• Accommodate learning styles, abilities and intelligences
• Encourage parent communication/partnerships
• Utilize instructional best practices to meet state curriculum standards

All School Personnel—

• Model responsible leadership
• Provide a positive and safe environment
• Provide resources and technologies to enhance learning
• Encourage instructional best practices
• Encourage cooperation, innovation and creativity
• Are highly qualified
• Engage in continued professional development
• Set a standard for excellence
• Promote parent involvement
• Treat each other with respect
• Commit to the success of all students

Students—

• Demonstrate positive attitude and behavior
• Seek help and clarification when needed
• Set high goals for learning
• Understand the importance of learning

The Anchor Bay School District is dedicated to early childhood learning opportunities. Preschool programs serve over 500 two to five year old children in multiple locations throughout the district. Our preschool program utilizes curriculum aligned with our kindergarten program and is a great learning opportunity for our children. In addition to preschool the district offers school aged childcare to service parent needs before and after the regular school day.

Anchor Bay Schools has eight elementary buildings located throughout the district. Some of our POINTS OF PRIDE are as follows:

• All buildings are AdvancED Accredited.
• Every elementary school made AYP (Adequate yearly Progress) for the 2009/2010 school year.
• We received an A grade in seven schools and one B in our eighth from the State of Michigan.
• We offer All Day Kindergarten. This is located at four buildings throughout the district. We also offer traditional ½ day kindergarten.
• A Young Five's Program is offered.
• Fifth grade band is offered at every elementary school.
• Anchor Bay routinely scores in the TOP 3 in all areas of the MEAP in our County. We also score above the State of Michigan average yearly.
• Our curriculum is totally aligned with the state's benchmarks.
• We offer before and after school tutoring programs for students.

All Anchor Bays Schools are North Central Association accredited through the AdvancED process. The district participated in the Quality Assurance Review in May 2010 and was complimented on numerous programs and staff communication and collegiality.

SECONDARY POINTS OF PRIDE

Anchor Bay High School and Middle Schools North and South attained adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) with the high school receiving a B grade and the middle schools receiving A grades.

Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) and Michigan Merit Exam (MME) scores are among the highest in Macomb County exceeding county and state averages.

Eight grade students exceeded state and national averages on the Explore test that is a part of the ACT assessment program.

Last school year over $620,000 in Michigan Merit Scholarships were awarded to high school graduates.

In 2003, The Anchor Bay community passed a $47 million bond issue to renovate and update school buildings and equipment. Anchor Bay Middle School North received additional classroom space and a commons area. The entire district received upgraded and additional technology in the classrooms. The district was also able to replace roofs and parking lots and upgrade mechanical equipment.

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