CHILHOWEE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
MISSION STATEMENT: We the people of the Chilhowee R-IV School District believe that this school exists for the educational benefit of all students. Inherent in this belief is the belief that all students are capable of acquiring the skills necessary to become productive members of society. We believe that we must continually strive to further develop and implement effective methods to enhance student achievement. We believe that the educational process is a partnership including the student, family, and professional members of the educational staff.
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BELIEFS
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WE BELIEVE IN STUDENTS
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| C -- Creating |
S -- Support by the Community & Patrons |
| H -- Honesty |
T -- Teachers Who Care |
| I -- Integrity |
U -- Unique Individuals |
| L -- Leadership |
D -- Development of a Foundation for Life
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| H -- Having |
E -- Enhancement of Opportunities |
| O -- Opportunity |
N -- Necessary Fundamental Skills |
| W -- With |
T -- Technology Competency |
| E -- Educational |
S -- Students are the FUTURE!!! |
| E -- Excellence |
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EXIT OUTCOMES:
Effective Communicators who can transfer information skillfully through listening, speaking, and writing.
Self-Directed Learners who create positive visions for themselves, set priorities and achievable goals, produce options, evaluate progress, and assume responsibility for their actions.
Collaborative Workers who use effective leadership and group skills to develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
Complex Thinkers who identify, access and use available resources and information to reason, make decisions, and solve problems.
Community Contributors who contribute their time, energies, and talents to improving the quality of life in their communities and accept cultural differences.
Quality Producers who create intellectual, artistic, practical, and physical products which reflect originality, high standards, and the use of technology.
Chilhowee R-IV School District
101 Hwy 2
Chilhowee, Missouri 64733-0098
(660)678-2511
Fax (660)678-5711
www.chilhowee.k12.mo.us
Board of Education
Calvin Brewer, President 2000-2008
Cindy Culbertson, Vice-President 1996-2008
Janise Gardner, Secretary 2008
Bryon Harness, Treasurer 2007-2008
Tim Warlen, Member 2007-2008
Mike McMurray, Member 2000-2008
Dan Malott, Member 2008
Matt Owsley, Member 2008
Administration
Steve Pope, Superintendent
Renae Gregory, Principal
Mary Lou Jerome, Supt. Sec./Bookkeeper
Janise Gardner, Principal's Secretary
Chilhowee the School District: The Chilhowee R-IV School District resides within the city limits of the rural Missouri community of Chilhowee. Chilhowee is a small, rural farming community in West Central Missouri with a population of 329 people according to the 2000 census. The community consists of three churches, a grocery store, post office, bank, feed and grain company, gas service station, beauty shop, auto repair shop, used farm equipment dealership, National yellow pages, restaurant, tavern, metal fabrication shop, funeral home, and a variety of other small businesses. The community of Chilhowee was once a coal mining community. The town is located eighteen miles southwest of Warrensburg, Missouri, location of Central Missouri State University. Other location indicators are that the community is twenty-two miles northwest of Clinton, which is near the Truman Dam reservoir. The nearest metropolitan area is Kansas City, which is about fifty miles west. The state capitol of Jefferson City is ninety miles to the east of Chilhowee. The 2000 census reported that 97.5% of the population was white. 30% of the population within the school district is under 25 years of age with 19% of the population being 60 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years old. The average family consists of 3 people. 34% of all families have children under 18 years of age. In addition non-family households make up 29% of all households. The average household consists of 2.5 people.
ANNUAL REPORT DATA
(DESE)
CALENDAR INFORMATION
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Days Provided |
Length of Day |
Total Hours Provided |
| Missouri |
174
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6.00
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1044.00
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| Chilhowee |
174
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6.92
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1184.76
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DATA ON COURSE OFFERINGS
Chilhowee R-IV High School Units of Credit Requirements for Graduation
1. Language Arts --3 units
2. Social Studies --3 units
3. Mathematics --3 units
4. Science --3 units
5. Physical Education/Health --2 units
6. Fine Arts -- 2units
7. Practical Arts --3units
8. Electives -- 7 units
TOTAL -- 26 units
Classification of courses: Language Arts - Language Arts 1,2,3; Mythology; College Prep English , Novels, Creative Writing
Social Studies - American History; American Government; World History; Psychology/Sociology
Mathematics - Algebra 1, 2; Applied Math II; Geometry; Advanced Math
Science - Physical Science; Biology; Chemistry; Physica
Physical Education - PE/Health - 9th grade, Body Conditioning,Team Sports
Fine Arts - Band; Music Appreciation; Chorus; Art 1, 2, 3; Applied Art
Foreign Language-- Spanish 1
Practical Arts - Keyboarding/General Business; Accounting 1, Personal Management/Child Development
Vocational Offerings Enrollment
Greenhouse Operations -- 2
Ag Construction -- 2
Ag Power -- 2
Business Technology -- 4
Health Services Aid -- 1
Auto Body Repair -- 1
Desktop Publishing -- 12
Animal Science -- 9
Plant Science --10
