Education
Colleges, Universities, and VocationalTraining
ETI Technical College
2076 Youngstown Warren Rd Niles, OH 44446 ~15 minutes away ITT Technical Institute 1030 N Meridian Rd Youngstown, OH 44509 ~19 minutes away Kent State University 800 E Summit St Kent, OH 44240 ~51 minutes away Laurel Technical Institute 200 Sterling Ave Sharon, PA 16146 ~19 minutes away New Castle School of Trade 4164 U.S. 422 Pulaski, PA 16143 ~35 minutes away Ohio Valley College of Technology 15258 Ohio 170 East Liverpool, OH 43920 ~54 minutes away Trumbull Business College 3200 Ridge Ave SE Warren, OH 44484 ~19 minutes away Westminster College 319 S Market St New Wilmington, PA 16142 ~38 minutes away Youngstown State University 1 University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555 ~21 minutes away |
Daycare Centers/Preschools
Amazing Adventures Day Care
1053 Youngstown Warren Rd Niles, OH 44446 (330) 544-8008 ~15 minutes away Hillyer Early Care & Preschool 3100 Valley Dale Dr NW Warren, OH 44485 (330) 898-8877 ~19 minutes away Noah's Ark Day Care 1415 N Rd Niles, OH 44446 (330) 349-9701 ~16 minutes away |
A Sense of Wonder
8942 E Market St Warren, OH 44484 (330) 856-1273 ~11 minutes away Hope Children Academy Inc. 1702 North Rd SE Warren, OH 44484 (330) 856-6627 ~15 minutes away Wee Care Day Care Center 1145 Niles Cortland Rd SE Howland, OH 44484 (330) 856-1313 ~12 minutes away |
Cuddle Hugs & Kisses
140 Elm Rd NE Warren, OH 44483 (330) 392-9551 ~18 minutes away Kiddie Day Care & Preschools 3990 N River Rd NE Warren, OH 44484 (330) 856-9393 ~11 minutes away |
Mathews Local School District
Currie Elementary School
Public K-2 3306 Ridge Road Cortland, Ohio 44410 -178 students -15.6 students to every teacher -Rank: 406 out of 2,047 elementary schools in Ohio -Lunch
Public 3-6 4095 Sheridan Drive Vienna, Ohio 44473 -262 students -15.3 students to every teacher -Rank: 367 out of 2,047 elementary schools in Ohio -Lunch
-3rd Grade:(% at or above proficient) Mathematics: 93.1% (State: 79.7%) Reading: 94.8% (State: 81.0%) -4th Grade: Mathematics: 73.8% (State: 78.3%) Reading: 93.4% (State: 85.7%) -5th Grade: Mathematics: 97.9% (State: 67.5%) Reading: 70.8% (State: 71.9%) Science: 79.2% (State: 69.1%) -6th Grade: Mathematics: 83.1% (State: 76.4%) Reading: 90.8% (State: 84.1%) |
Mathews
Junior-Senior High School
Public 7-12
4429 Warren Sharon Rd.
Vienna, Ohio 44473
-369 students
-13.5 students to every teacher
-Rank: 77 out of 951 high schools in Ohio
-Lunch
-7th Grade:(% at or above proficient)
Mathematics: 55.4% (state: 72.9%)
Reading: 84.6% (state: 83.5%)
-8th Grade:
Mathematics: 69.2% (state: 79.8%)
Reading: 89.2% (state: 86.7%)
Science: 67.7% (state: 67.6%)
OGT 2013
-10th Graders:(% at or above proficient)
Mathematics: 81.0% (state: 81.6%)
Reading: 94.8% (state: 88.5%)
Science: 81.0% (state: 76.7%)
Social Studies: 87.9% (state: 82.2%)
Writing: 94.8% (state: 87.2%)
-11th Graders:
Mathematics: 94.1% (state: 89.6%)
Reading: 98.5% (state: 93.0%)
Science: 92.6% (state: 85.8%)
Social Studies: 95.6% (state: 88.8%)
Writing: 98.5% (state: 91.9%)
-Graduation rate: 92.6%
-Drop-out rate: 7.4%
4429 Warren Sharon Rd.
Vienna, Ohio 44473
-369 students
-13.5 students to every teacher
-Rank: 77 out of 951 high schools in Ohio
-Lunch
- Free: 14% eligible
- Reduced: 5% eligible
- Total: 19% eligible
-7th Grade:(% at or above proficient)
Mathematics: 55.4% (state: 72.9%)
Reading: 84.6% (state: 83.5%)
-8th Grade:
Mathematics: 69.2% (state: 79.8%)
Reading: 89.2% (state: 86.7%)
Science: 67.7% (state: 67.6%)
OGT 2013
-10th Graders:(% at or above proficient)
Mathematics: 81.0% (state: 81.6%)
Reading: 94.8% (state: 88.5%)
Science: 81.0% (state: 76.7%)
Social Studies: 87.9% (state: 82.2%)
Writing: 94.8% (state: 87.2%)
-11th Graders:
Mathematics: 94.1% (state: 89.6%)
Reading: 98.5% (state: 93.0%)
Science: 92.6% (state: 85.8%)
Social Studies: 95.6% (state: 88.8%)
Writing: 98.5% (state: 91.9%)
-Graduation rate: 92.6%
-Drop-out rate: 7.4%
Mathews Board of Education Members
Board meetings are at 6:00 PM monthly and all public is welcome to join. 330-394-2000 http://www.mathews.k12.oh.us/ |
School lunch program
Breakfast Guidelines
Grains
**In the Enhanced Menu Pattern, additional fruits and/or vegetables and grain/breads are required per week based on grade/age groups. The Enhanced Menu Pattern allows one grain-based dessert item to be credited as a grain/bread per day.
Cost of Meals
-Breakfast costs: $1.25
-Lunch costs: Currie $2.25, Baker $2.50, Mathews Jr/Sr $2.75
-Reduced price is $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch
Free/Reduced Lunches are Based on:
-Number of household members
-Any benefits family is receiving
-Total household gross income (work earnings, welfare, child support, pensions, retirement, social security, SSI, VA benefits and any other income).
http://www.mathews.k12.oh.us/District/Forms/freeandreducedinfo.pdf
Grains
- For all grade groups, schools must offer at least 1 ounce equivalent (oz eq) of grains each day.
- The minimum weekly offering varies by age-grade group: 7 oz eq for grades K-5, 8 oz eq for grades 6-8, and 9 oz eq for grades 9-12.
- Half of grains offered must be whole grain-rich in SY 2013-14.
- There is no separate requirement to offer meat/meat alternates in the new SBP meal pattern.
- Schools may offer a meat/meat alternate in place of part of the grains component after the minimum daily grains requirement is offered in the menu or planned breakfast. A serving 1 oz eq of meat/meat alternate may credit as 1 oz eq of grains.
- Schools must offer at least ½ cup of fruits and/or vegetables to all age-grade groups.
- Vegetables and fruits may be offered interchangeably, there are no substitution requirements and no vegetable subgroup requirements.
- There are no limitations on juice in SY 2013-14.
- Students are not required to take fruit under OVS in SY 2013-14.
- Schools must offer only fat-free (unflavored or flavored) or low-fat (unflavored) milk.
- For all age-grade groups, schools must offer at least 1 cup of milk daily.
- A variety of milk, at least two options, must be offered.
- 8 ounces of fluid milk
- ¾ cup total of two different fruits and/or vegetables**
- 2 ounces of meat or meat alternate
- 1 serving of grain/bread (8 per week for Traditional)**
**In the Enhanced Menu Pattern, additional fruits and/or vegetables and grain/breads are required per week based on grade/age groups. The Enhanced Menu Pattern allows one grain-based dessert item to be credited as a grain/bread per day.
Cost of Meals
-Breakfast costs: $1.25
-Lunch costs: Currie $2.25, Baker $2.50, Mathews Jr/Sr $2.75
-Reduced price is $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch
Free/Reduced Lunches are Based on:
-Number of household members
-Any benefits family is receiving
-Total household gross income (work earnings, welfare, child support, pensions, retirement, social security, SSI, VA benefits and any other income).
http://www.mathews.k12.oh.us/District/Forms/freeandreducedinfo.pdf
Health Services
School Nurse
Nurse Guarnieri BSN/in process of obtaining NCSN
-Schedule: Changes daily, split between the two elementary schools
Health Tips from School Nurse: Don’t come to school if…
-Temp of 100°F or over
-Unidentified Rash
-Lice
-Vomiting/Diarrhea
-Severe cold: fever, sneezing, thick nasal discharge
-Persistent cough: keeps child awake, worsens with activity
-Severe, persistent earache
-Pinkeye: redness to whites of eyes, yellow eye discharge, matted lashes
Treatments
Injuries
-Minor scrapes and cuts are washed with soap and water, then bandaged.
-Nurse determines if and when to call home on a case by case basis.
-ALL head injuries are reported to the family.
Medications
-The only medications given are with written consent from a physician.
-The permission form to administer medication must be signed by the physician and parent and presented to the main office.
-All medication will be kept in, and dispensed through, the main office.
Diabetic students: Check their blood sugars at lunch times, before snacks, before exercise, if showing signs of hypoglycemia (shakiness, sweating, etc.) Blood sugars are normally checked 2-5 times a day. If the child does not inject the insulin injection themselves, the nurse will do it.
Immunizations
-Nurse checks student records annually to make sure all children are up to date on immunizations and that they are being spaced out correctly.
-If not up to date, child is sent home with a note and date they must have vaccination by.
Health Screening/Teaching
-Speech Pathologist and Nurse conduct vision and hearing screening on all Kindergarten, 7th, and new students annually.
-All grade levels in K-6 receive health instruction on a weekly basis. Subject matter varies by grade level.
-D.A.R.E. program is used mostly during 2nd grade and 5th grade.
-Sexual Education is covered only one semester during the students' high school years during Health class.
-No sexual education is taught at either of the elementary schools
Where Does the District get its Health Information?
-Obtains from the Trumbull County Health department as well as conferences/PD that the nurse attends.
(J. Guarnieri, personal communication, November 12, 2014).
Nurse Guarnieri BSN/in process of obtaining NCSN
-Schedule: Changes daily, split between the two elementary schools
Health Tips from School Nurse: Don’t come to school if…
-Temp of 100°F or over
-Unidentified Rash
-Lice
-Vomiting/Diarrhea
-Severe cold: fever, sneezing, thick nasal discharge
-Persistent cough: keeps child awake, worsens with activity
-Severe, persistent earache
-Pinkeye: redness to whites of eyes, yellow eye discharge, matted lashes
Treatments
Injuries
-Minor scrapes and cuts are washed with soap and water, then bandaged.
-Nurse determines if and when to call home on a case by case basis.
-ALL head injuries are reported to the family.
Medications
-The only medications given are with written consent from a physician.
-The permission form to administer medication must be signed by the physician and parent and presented to the main office.
-All medication will be kept in, and dispensed through, the main office.
Diabetic students: Check their blood sugars at lunch times, before snacks, before exercise, if showing signs of hypoglycemia (shakiness, sweating, etc.) Blood sugars are normally checked 2-5 times a day. If the child does not inject the insulin injection themselves, the nurse will do it.
Immunizations
-Nurse checks student records annually to make sure all children are up to date on immunizations and that they are being spaced out correctly.
-If not up to date, child is sent home with a note and date they must have vaccination by.
Health Screening/Teaching
-Speech Pathologist and Nurse conduct vision and hearing screening on all Kindergarten, 7th, and new students annually.
-All grade levels in K-6 receive health instruction on a weekly basis. Subject matter varies by grade level.
-D.A.R.E. program is used mostly during 2nd grade and 5th grade.
-Sexual Education is covered only one semester during the students' high school years during Health class.
-No sexual education is taught at either of the elementary schools
Where Does the District get its Health Information?
-Obtains from the Trumbull County Health department as well as conferences/PD that the nurse attends.
(J. Guarnieri, personal communication, November 12, 2014).
Disability services
Laura McBride Coordinator of Disability Services
Office Number: (330) 394-7835
Email: http://[email protected]
Special Education Services
-Available for ages 3-21 within Mathews Local School District
-Grades K-12 are following a "full inclusion" model. All intervention specialists are working within the classrooms to co-teach lessons. Individual needs are also met by pulling students to small groups/individual instruction during designated intervention times built into the schedule.
Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Ohio and Federal law require that schools identify students in need for services and provide adequate assistance to help them become more competent in the English language.
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
"In accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations, the Mathews Local School District
is committed to providing a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with
identified disabilities in our school district." The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
ensures this provision.
IAT (Intervention Assistance Team) Process
The Mathews Local School District utilizes the IAT process to assist at-risk students in the
general education classroom setting. This process exists in each of the school buildings. It is
a team designed to support students, parents and teachers when students are not successful
in the classroom. Parents, teachers and Guidance Counselors may make a referral to the IAT
when a student is not being successful in the general education classroom setting. The purpose
of the IAT is to determine strategies and interventions that will allow a student to be more
successful. At follow-up meetings, the team may determine:
Office Number: (330) 394-7835
Email: http://[email protected]
Special Education Services
-Available for ages 3-21 within Mathews Local School District
-Grades K-12 are following a "full inclusion" model. All intervention specialists are working within the classrooms to co-teach lessons. Individual needs are also met by pulling students to small groups/individual instruction during designated intervention times built into the schedule.
Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Ohio and Federal law require that schools identify students in need for services and provide adequate assistance to help them become more competent in the English language.
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
"In accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations, the Mathews Local School District
is committed to providing a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with
identified disabilities in our school district." The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
ensures this provision.
IAT (Intervention Assistance Team) Process
The Mathews Local School District utilizes the IAT process to assist at-risk students in the
general education classroom setting. This process exists in each of the school buildings. It is
a team designed to support students, parents and teachers when students are not successful
in the classroom. Parents, teachers and Guidance Counselors may make a referral to the IAT
when a student is not being successful in the general education classroom setting. The purpose
of the IAT is to determine strategies and interventions that will allow a student to be more
successful. At follow-up meetings, the team may determine:
- The interventions were successful and no further assistance is needed.
- The interventions were somewhat effective and further interventions are needed to gather more information. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled.
- A disability is suspected and the student will be referred for an ETR (Evaluation Team Report). No testing will occur without parental Consent.
after school programming
After School Interventions
-Grades 1-4 do a summer school reading program that serves as a head start for struggling readers in August
-Grades 3-6 do a 3 month, 2 times a week, after school intervention program in preparation for state testing;
Extracurricular Activities
-Grades 1-4 do a summer school reading program that serves as a head start for struggling readers in August
-Grades 3-6 do a 3 month, 2 times a week, after school intervention program in preparation for state testing;
Extracurricular Activities
Arts
-Band -Chorus -Computer arts -Drawing painting -Theater drama |
Languages
-French -Spanish |
Sports
-Baseball -Basketball -Cheerleading -Football -Golf -Soccer -Softball -Track -Volleyball |
Chorus
The Mathews choral director is Mrs. Young
Email: [email protected]
-The Chorale is a smaller group that requires an audition. They perform in many contests and concerts throughout the year.
-The Concert Choir is open to everyone. They perform in the winter and spring concerts, as well as other optional programs, such as Solo & Ensemble or Christmas caroling.
-There are also two after-school ensembles: SAS (women) and Men in Black. After school is underway, a rehearsal schedule is set.
-Recently the Mathews Choral Honors Society was started to recognize and organize dedicated singers for the purpose of orchestrating service. Members have participated in caroling at nursing homes, and sent care packages and get well presents.
-Fees
Mr. Rozycki is the Athletic Director
Email: [email protected]
Eligibility
A student-athlete/cheerleader must meet the following OHSAA standards:
-Is currently enrolled
-Received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding
grading period.
*Summer school grades may not be used to substitute either for failing grades received in
the final grading period of the regular school year or for lack of courses taken the preceding grading period.
Athletic Code
-All student participating in sports must sign and follow a code outlining rules, regulations, and penalties. It can be found in the Student Handbook.
The Mathews choral director is Mrs. Young
Email: [email protected]
-The Chorale is a smaller group that requires an audition. They perform in many contests and concerts throughout the year.
-The Concert Choir is open to everyone. They perform in the winter and spring concerts, as well as other optional programs, such as Solo & Ensemble or Christmas caroling.
-There are also two after-school ensembles: SAS (women) and Men in Black. After school is underway, a rehearsal schedule is set.
-Recently the Mathews Choral Honors Society was started to recognize and organize dedicated singers for the purpose of orchestrating service. Members have participated in caroling at nursing homes, and sent care packages and get well presents.
-Fees
- Choir fee of $15.00 is past due. (checks to Mathews High School)
- Concert Choir performance shirt is $13.00. ( Checks to Mathews Music Boosters)
- Chorale-dry cleaning fee-$10.00. ( Checks to Mathews Music Boosters)
Mr. Rozycki is the Athletic Director
Email: [email protected]
Eligibility
A student-athlete/cheerleader must meet the following OHSAA standards:
-Is currently enrolled
-Received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding
grading period.
*Summer school grades may not be used to substitute either for failing grades received in
the final grading period of the regular school year or for lack of courses taken the preceding grading period.
Athletic Code
-All student participating in sports must sign and follow a code outlining rules, regulations, and penalties. It can be found in the Student Handbook.
Bus Services
-All students living in the district are eligible for transportation.
-Students living on a dead end street will not be picked up in front of their house.
-Parents may choose to transport their child on a daily basis. However, they can decide on a daily basis if they will do this or have the bus transport.
-Students are required to be in their "designated place of safety" during bus pick-up. If they are not in this spot, the bus will not wait.
Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules – Ohio Department of Education
-Students living on a dead end street will not be picked up in front of their house.
-Parents may choose to transport their child on a daily basis. However, they can decide on a daily basis if they will do this or have the bus transport.
-Students are required to be in their "designated place of safety" during bus pick-up. If they are not in this spot, the bus will not wait.
Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules – Ohio Department of Education
- (1) Pupils shall arrive at the bus stop before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
- (2) Pupils must wait in a location clear of traffic and away from the bus stops.
- (3) Behavior at the school bus stop must not threaten life, limb or property of any individual.
- (4) Pupils must go directly to an available or assigned seat so the bus may safely resume motion.
- (5) Pupils must remain seated keeping aisles and exits clear.
- (6) Pupils must observe classroom conduct and obey the driver promptly and respectfully.
- (7) Pupils must not use profane language.
- (8) Pupils must refrain from eating and drinking on the bus except as required for medical reasons.
- (9) Pupils must not use tobacco on the bus.
- (10) Pupils must not have alcohol or drugs in their possession on the bus except for prescription medication required for a student.
- (11) Pupils must not throw or pass objects on, from or into the bus.
- (12) Pupils may carry on the bus only objects that can be held in their laps (see paragraph (J) of Rule 3301-83-20 of the Administrative Code).
- (13) Pupils must leave or board the bus at locations to which they have been assigned unless they have parental and administrative authorization to do otherwise.
- (14) Pupils must not put head or arms out of the bus windows.
- (15) Guidelines will be formulated for the use and storage of equipment and other means of assistance required by preschool and special needs children.
- (16) Drivers and bus aides must have access to appropriate information about the child to the degree that such information might affect safe transportation and medical well-being. This information must be readily accessible in the transportation office. All such information is strictly confidential.
Libraries
Warren-Trumbull county public library: cortland branch
578 Lakeview Drive
Cortland, Ohio 44410
Phone: (330) 638-6335
~7 minutes away
Cortland Branch Library Hours
Monday - Thursday : 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Collection
Materials available at the library include:
Computers
-Public computer workstations provide Internet access as well as access to the library's online catalog and databases. The library has 17 computers available for public use: 9 for adults, 2 for teens, 4 for children (all with Internet access); and 2 early literacy stations for children.
-Black and white printing and color printing on a central printer is available at a fee per page.
-Computer users must abide by the library's computer usage policy. For more information on public computer access, call (330) 299-8120.
Children's Programming
-Story times and other programming for children is offered at the library; check the calendar for all events each month. The calendar shows upcoming events for adults, teens, and children at the Cortland Branch Library. Clicking on the events leads to details such as: what the event entails, the time, recommended ages, and whether registration is required (If it is, a number to call is presented).
Special Services
The following special services are available at the Cortland Branch Library:
Features of the New Building:
About the Exterior of the Library:
About the Interior of the Library:
Cortland, Ohio 44410
Phone: (330) 638-6335
~7 minutes away
Cortland Branch Library Hours
Monday - Thursday : 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Collection
Materials available at the library include:
- Adult/teen/children’s fiction and non-fiction books
- Large print books
- Magazines and newspapers
- CDs
- Audiobooks and Playaways
- Entertainment and educational videos, including DVDs and Blu-Ray
- Comic books
Computers
-Public computer workstations provide Internet access as well as access to the library's online catalog and databases. The library has 17 computers available for public use: 9 for adults, 2 for teens, 4 for children (all with Internet access); and 2 early literacy stations for children.
-Black and white printing and color printing on a central printer is available at a fee per page.
-Computer users must abide by the library's computer usage policy. For more information on public computer access, call (330) 299-8120.
Children's Programming
-Story times and other programming for children is offered at the library; check the calendar for all events each month. The calendar shows upcoming events for adults, teens, and children at the Cortland Branch Library. Clicking on the events leads to details such as: what the event entails, the time, recommended ages, and whether registration is required (If it is, a number to call is presented).
Special Services
The following special services are available at the Cortland Branch Library:
- Public copy machine (10¢ per copy)
- Public fax machine (fee per page, credit card only; outgoing only)
- Voter registration
- Golden Buckeye card applications for eligible Ohio residents
- Eyeglass donation site for the Lions Club
- Free Wi-Fi
Features of the New Building:
About the Exterior of the Library:
- Landscaping around the library includes: Flowering Pear Tree, Stella D’Oro Lilly, Red Bud Tree, Box Wood, White Pine, Rhododendron, Knock-out Rose Bushes and Dwarf Crab
- The parking lot will accommodate up to 88 vehicles
- Energy efficient LED outside lights
About the Interior of the Library:
- Library space increased from 4,000 to 10,636 sq. ft.
- Energy efficient geothermal heating/cooling system
- A meeting room that will accommodate up to 40 adults
- A dedicated story time room for children’s programs
- Moldings are from Cortland Hardwood Products, a local manufacturer
- Automatic “on demand” lighting in parts of the building
Mathews Junior-Senior high school
The Mathews High School Library media Center is available for recreational reading, research, quiet study and computer use. It supports the curriculum of Mathews Junior/Senior High School and provide access to current and appropriate information resources.
Staff and Services Mr. James Parry, Library media Specialist Email: [email protected] Phone (330) 394-1138
-Library/Lab Schedule -Online Catalog -Librarians' Internet Index -Students also have access to the libraries of Kent and YSU |
Strengths
Fowler has a variety of colleges and vocational training nearby for young and older adults to attend. Numerous daycare centers and preschools are within 20 minutes. Mathews Local School District provides assistance for both the disabled and economically disadvantaged. The schools also provide safe transportation services. The public library presents a variety of program for children, adolescents, and adults.
Weaknesses
One of the biggest weaknesses is that there is barely any sexual education or drug awareness taught to the students. The only time sexual education material is introduced is in their health class they take one semester in high school. The other weakness is that there is only one school nurse for 3 schools. The nurse is in charge of many students with various disorders and it is unsafe for them to not have access to an RN if something were to happen.