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2011 Columbus Board of Education  Front, l-r: W. Shawna Gibbs; Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres.; Stephanie Groce; and Carol L. Perkins, Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Hanifah Kambon; and Gary L. Baker II.
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Mark Your Calendar!
- District-wide Open House events: Wednesdays: January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011.
- Find your passion through the many Career and Technical Education programs at Ft. Hayes MEC and the Columbus Downtown HS. Career Centers Open House: January 12, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., with shuttle bus service provided between the Columbus Downtown High School and Fort Hayes Career Center. Applications Due: February 28, 2011.
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4.0 With Dr. Gene T. HarrisColumbus City Schools is committed to providing a variety of high-level academic programs and partnerships to our students, both, in a high-school setting as well as on college campuses. Learn how district students can earn college credit while still in high school!
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District-wide Open House Each Wednesday in January
School Fairs January 19 & February 2, 2011
 Columbus City School officials are extend a special invitation each family and the entire community to Come See Us and come see the difference each Wednesday in January for our district-wide Open House. School visits are currently being scheduled for the morning and afternoon.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the innovative educational programs Columbus City Schools offers. This includes the new International High School, two new single-gender middle schools, a challenging Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and award winning music, arts and sports programs, CCS has what you're looking for. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to begin planning. Come see us ! Come see what's new!
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Neighborhood Schools Scoring High Marks from Parents
 Many families are finding that returning to a neighborhood school is an extremely appealing concept, particularly to parents who remember a time when most children walked to schools that were only a few blocks from home. A Kindergarten -12 Neighborhood Academic Pathway, also known as a school feeder pattern, keeps neighborhood children together as they move upward from elementary school, to middle school, and finally to high school.
Many parents report that choosing a neighborhood school has provided them more time with their children, at home and at school. Click here to learn more about your K-12 Academic Pathways
Message from the Superintendent
School Closures Due to Inclement Weather
 It is our intent to maintain school according to the calendar, but concern for the safety of our students may necessitate the closing of schools. Weather conditions, the continuing impact from severe weather or other events such as a widespread power outage, may cause districtwide early dismissal or closing for the day. Click here to learn more.
Columbus City Schools Higher Education Partnership
Earn FREE College Credit While in High School!
 Compute this...students who take college level courses while in high school rarely drop out of school; require fewer remedial and entry level college courses; have a greater chance of graduating; and could earn more than $1 million more in their lifetime! And did you know that in addition to college course fees, Columbus City Schools pays for all 10th and 11th grade students to take the PSAT/NMSQT® and for all AP® tests in preparation for college?
Throughout February and March Columbus City Schools is conduction a various 90-minute "dual enrollment" workshops for students and parents/guardians to learn more about this unique program.
Click here to learn about your choices and options!
Looking for College Financial Aid Info? We Can Help!
 Applying for financial aid is an important step for students attending college. If you are making such plans, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by your college's priority deadline (There is no standard, singe deadline). The FAFSA, is the official document used by all colleges and universities to determine a student's eligibility for all federal, state and institutional financial aid. Through February 26, 2011, Columbus City Schools and I KNOW I CAN are hosting FREE FAFSA workshops to guide parents and student's through the application process. Click here to learn more and workshop schedules.
Facilities Master Plan Segment 3
Additional 21st Century Learning Environments
New architectural drawings presented to the community for Africenttric K-12; Cedarwood ES; Georgian Heights ES; Liberty ES and Linden-McKinley. Click here to learn more about your individual community's school!
Superintendent's Honors and Recognitions
 The Superintendent's Honors and Recognition celebration is a quarterly, formal approach to acknowledge exceptional student achievement, employee accomplishments and the contribution of community members, business partners and volunteers before the Columbus Board of Education. Any district student or employee, volunteer, contract employee, board member or member of the public can make a nomination with an emphasis on how it supports the CCS mission statement: Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community. The next event is scheduled for February 8, 2011. Click here to learn more about the nomination process and forms.
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