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DIGITAL Academy The Lima City Schools offers a Digital Academy for high school students. The option is designed for self-motivated students who would like a format different from the traditional classroom. All classes are taken online using a standards-aligned curriculum. The program offers a choice for students who struggle with the traditional classroom setting. Our Digital Academy students are still Spartans and receive support from our Digital Academy coordinator and teachers. Students work online toward obtaining their high school diplomas. The academy provides a quality, rigorous education leading to graduation. All technology needed to be part of the Digital Academy is provided by the district. The district strives to develop a partnership and strong working relationship between the school, student and parent. The Digital Academy uses curriculum from Apex Learning, which provides virtual learning to schools around the country. Its standards-based digital curriculum is widely used for original credit, credit recovery, remediation, intervention, acceleration and exam preparation. For additional information, contact Digital Academy Coordinator James Hood at 419-996-3057 or jhood@spartan.limacityschools.org .

Title I Title I is a Federal Aid Program through which most Ohio School districts receive funding to provide supplemental instruction for qualifying students. The allocation of funds is based on a legislative formula dependent upon the distribution of low-income children and state per-pupil expenditures. Title I services are provided for all children in our district who qualify as needing assistance in math and reading regardless of their family income status. Selection for the program is based on teacher recommendation, parental input, and performance on standardized tests. Title 1, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers of low-income students to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards. Each Title I teacher in the Lima City Schools district is a licensed teacher, certified for the area in which they are providing instruction. Our teachers participate in professional development throughout the entire year in order to provide the best possible instruction for our learners. Instructors communicate with parents regularly regarding their child’s educational progress. Lima City Schools look for our parents to be active partners in their child’s education. Parents may reach out to their child’s school to find ways to volunteer and assist in the classroom. Parents are also encouraged to reach out to teachers and communicate regularly with their child’s teacher to discuss the student’s progress. Family learning nights are held quarterly in the district to encourage parents to participate in fun educational activities with their children. Our district also employs a Parent Liaison to survey families and look for needs in the community and plan meetings and events. Parent engagement activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Quarterly progress reports District and School learning nights Parent-teacher conferences Parent workshops/training Providing timely information concerning Title I, such as plans/evaluations Parent surveys related to the planning, development, and operation of the program Responding to parent recommendations and concerns Regular communication Adoption of a School-Parent Compact Assuring that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities are sent to the parents in the language used at home Parent volunteer program based on teacher needs Progress Book Parent Access These ongoing activities and means of consultation will enable parents and faculty to collaborate to build a partnership between home and school. The Lima City Schools district now has a mobile unit, the Spartan Ride, available to meet families and students in their neighborhoods, at their schools, parks, and other events. This bus is equipped with wifi, kiosks for registration, learning materials and more to assist our students and their families. For more information on Title I, visit the US Department of Education’s website. Laura Wells, Title I Coordinator/Federal Programs, 419-996-3297. Parent Engagement Policy Parent Notification

Positive Behavior Support The Lima City School District has many programs and interventions in place to promote outstanding student behavior. Under the umbrella of Positive Behavior Support, three of the programs the district uses are the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Discipline that Restores, and RIDE (Responding to Individual Differences in Education). In accordance with Ohio Revised Code, the district also has a Zero Tolerance Policy of violent, disruptive or inappropriate behavior by its students. Discipline that Restores Olweus Bullying Prevention

Title IX Title IX is a federal civil rights law that protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. New regulations regarding sexual harassment have recently been added to the law. Click the links below for New Title IX Regulations and Training Sessions. Title IX Coordinator Nate Garlock 419-996-3245 ngarlock@spartan.limacityschools.org Coordinator Training Decision Making/Reports Investigator Training

FREEDOM Elementary 575 S. Calumet Avenue Telephone: 419-996-3380 | Fax: 419-996-3381 Student Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. School Highlights Pre-K through Fourth-Grade Building After-school tutoring Choir K-Kids in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Girl Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Volunteer tutors working with students DARE and RadKIDS Food Pantry available to families Family Nights hosted throughout the school year Ongoing staff professional development Youth sports available: basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling Staff List School Supplies Campus Wear Library Resources Principal Chandra Nuveman Achievement Test School Resource Officer Marissa Kennedy Officer Kennedy attended Edison State Community College, where she obtained her OPOTA certification and an Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice in 2019. She was sworn in as a Lima Police Officer in November of 2020. After months of thorough training, including criminal investigations, patrol procedures, self-defense, first aid and report writing, Officer Kennedy was given the opportunity to serve and protect the Lima City Schools. She is the SRO at Freedom Elementary and says she is blessed to be a protector of the children of Lima and cannot wait to see what the future holds.

Lima City Schools Foundation Established in 2002, the Lima City Schools Foundation (LCSF) promotes education in Lima by focusing on three major areas: Academics, athletics and arts. The goals of the LCSF are to support the enrichment of school curriculum and extracurricular activities and programs, as well as work to improve instruction and facilities, and promote school-community recognition and awareness. The LCSF is associated with the Lima Community Foundation and the Dayton Foundation. It is separate from the Lima City School District. Its all volunteer board is comprised of community members and alumni who are committed to its mission. Pavers Available The LCSF has pavers available at Lima Senior High School and the South Science and Technology Magnet, formerly South Middle School. At both schools, the pavers are prominently located in the walkways to the main entrances. You may place pavers in memory or honor of alumni, friends and family. They are offered in two sizes and may be inscribed with three or six lines of type. Paver Form

Parents Alerts The district's alert system pulls data directly from school contact information for each student. It is imperative that we have correct contact information for parents in order for those alerts to be sent. Please contact your school to make sure your information is up to date. Then text Y or Yes to 67587. Student Grades This is a wonderful tool for parents to check in on students' grades and assignments. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher. ProgressBook Enroll Campus Wear ProgressBook Schoology Chromebrook Usage Agreement Student Transportation Handbook Student Handbook Attendance Campaign Spartan Community Health Center BRIM Anti-Bullying App Allergies & Diet Restrictions Medication Authorization Transitional Living Keeping Kids Safe Online State Testing Help District PBIS Doe v. Ohio Department of Education Ohio's New Dyslexia Laws Positive Behavior Support Parent Survey Parents Rights Campus Wear All students in the Lima City Schools are required to wear uniforms. Click the link below for the policy. Dress Code Policy Attendance It is so important that students come to school every day. If your student is going to be absent or tardy please call your school's office in the morning. Attendance Requirements Attendance Campaign Spartan Community Health Center The Spartan Community Health Center is located in the northwest wing of Lima Senior High School and is open to all district students, staff and their families. Learn More

CONSTRUCTION Trades Construction Trades gives students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of construction from estimating a job to building the finished product. Students learn through hands-on work, spending a large part of the day in the community helping to build and repair structures. Students develop skills in reading blueprints, design and building, concrete and masonry and capentry, including layout and measurement, building walls, siding, roofing, rafters and stairs. Students are eligible to receive college credit in various sections at the end of the two-year program. The program offers many excellent opportunities to receive training in a wide range of building trades and related careers, including work placement with the local Carpenters Union. Career opportunities include architect, engineer, framing carpenter, finish carpenter, concrete and masonry, project manager and sales.

Hall of Fame Members 1987 James Baugh, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Jeanette Chambers, Lima Senior Class of 1962 Capt. David Deitrick., Lima Senior Class of 1968 James P. Fisher, Lima Senior Class of 1956 Frank Gordon Love, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Joseph Metz, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Belle Heffner Mickleson, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Ronald W. Richards, Ph.D. Lima Senior Class of 1959 Craig Snapp, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1962 Scott Spangler, Lima Senior Class of 1956 Janet Roush Taylor, Lima Senior Class of 1959 Thomas Worrall, Lima Senior Class of 1960 1990 Martha Baumberger Cramer, Lima Senior Class of 1967 William Alfred Fowler, Ph.D., Central High Class of 1929 Susan L. Hubbell, M.D., M.S., Lima Senior Class of 1968 David W. Roush, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Dwight Shambley, Lima Senior Class of 1968 Kathy O’Hara Light Smith, Lima Senior Class of 1968 David M. Steiner, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1957 Merlyn Sykes, South High School Class of 1940 Admiral James L. Taylor, USN, Lima Senior Class of 1961 John D. Whittington, Lima Senior Class of 1964 Gordon Lee Wildermuth, South High Class of 1955 Patricia Williams Wildermuth, South High Class of 1955 1993 Royal Gaines Albridge, Ph.D., South High Class of 1951 Karen Andrews, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Donald Campbell, Central High Class of 1953 Phyllis Diller, Central High Class of 1935 Joseph Henderson, South High Class of 1953 Roger L. Miller, Lima Senior Class of 1961 Gary Moeller, Lima Senior Class of 1959 Joe Morrison, South High Class of 1955 Maidie Norman, Ph.D., Central High Class of 1930 Waldo Bennett Rose, Lima Senior Class of 1957 Father Robert C. Seay, OFM, Central High Class of 1952 Harrison Shutt, Central High Class of 1950 1996 Thomas Barrington, Lima Senior Class of 1962 Lt. Col. Keith Briem, Lima Senior Class of 1970 Phillip L. Broyles, Lima Senior Class of 1973 Carolyn Clemons Callahan, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1957 Robert C. Flanigan, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1964 John A. E. Hubbell, D.V.M., Lima Senior Class of 1970 Sue Weisenberger Kelly, Lima Senior Class of 1954 J. Michael McBride, Ph.D. Lima Senior Class of 1958 Diane Harter Tidd, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Joe B. Webb, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Maralyn Hope, West South High Class of 1946 Charles I. Williams, Central High Class of 1935 1999 Scott Clark, Lima Senior Class of 1971 Roger Daniel, Lima Senior Class of 1972 Anita (Heil) Gallentine, Lima Senior Class of 1973 Grover W. William Hall Jr., Lima Senior Class of 1962 Clarice Gamble Herbert, Central High Class of 1934 William Edward Holden, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Mark A. Johnson, D.V.M., Lima Senior Class of 1963 Howard M. Keller, Central High Class of 1941 David and Robert Lepo, Lima Senior Class of 1969 Robert E. Maxwell, M.D., Ph.D., South High Class of 1954 Ross R. Olney, South High Class of 1957 George Leslie Thompson, Central High Class of 1934 James R. Tobin Jr., Lima Senior Class of 1962 William E. White, Lima Senior Class of 1984 J. Joe Yazel, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1963 2002 Col. Patricia L. Accountius, USA Ret., South High Class of 1948 James R. Foulkes, M.D., Central High Class of 1945 Horace F. Greene, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1957 Wayne “Johnnie” Johnson, Central High Class of 1949 J. Timothy Ricker, RADM, USCGR, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Jack L. Saine, South High Class of 1950 Robert G. Smith, South High Class of 1953 Donald F. Steiner, M.D., Central High Class of 1948 Bert Stimmel, Central High Class of 1939 David Wright, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1972 2005 John R. Barton, South High School Class of 1954 Joe Bowers, South High School Class of 1927 Meg Guyton Dickason Lima Senior Class of 1962 Francine (Edelman) Friedman, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1966 Ronald M. Gross, Central High School Class of 1951 Kathie Hammond, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Robert Wade King, Central High Class of 1924 Catherine R. Mack, Lima Senior Class of 1962 Emmett Murray, Jr., M.D., Central High Class of 1943 Kerry L. Nelson, Lima Senior Class of 1971 David Reynolds, Lima Senior Class of 1964 Charles M. Ridenour, Central High Class of 1932 J. Michael Romey, Lima Senior Class of 1969 Walter L. White, Central High Class of 1937 2008 Dennis K. Burns, Lima Senior Class of 1971 Bill Jackson, Lima Senior Class of 1959 Jeffrey B. Light, Lima Senior Class of 1974 William E. Metzger Jr., Central High Class of 1940 Sally (Coup) Moomaw, Ed.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Martin C. Spechler, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Anthony Karl (A.T.) Thompson, Lima Senior Class of 1984 Cheryl Tschanz, Lima Senior Class of 1974 Rev. Dr. Franklin J. Upthegrove ,Central High Class of 1941 Sheldon Z. Yessenow, D.V.M., Lima Senior Class of 1967 2011 David E. Bowers, Lima Senior Class of 1961 Edward DeGarmo, Central High Class of 1935 Ronald E. Dotson, South High Class of 1929 Sanford A. Glazer, D.D.S, Ed.D., Central High Class of 1954 Jonathan Hollingsworth, Lima Senior Class of 1976 Alan B. Mikesell, D.D.S., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Thomas J. Mullen, Lima Senior Class of 1957 Donald E. Percy, Central High Class of 1951 Basilda Reese Rockhold, Lima Senior Class of 1956 Rachelle K. Sheely, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Michael E. Ward, Lima Senior Class of 1969 2014 Judge David A. Cheney, Lima Senior Class of 1967 David A. Cooley, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1974 Philip A. Coup, Lima Senior Class of 1963 James W. Dally, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Danyel A. Edwards-Hagens, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1995 Peggy A. (Fisher) Ehora, Lima Senior Class of 1980 Sgt. Maj. Clifton H. Johnson, Lima Senior Class of 1980 Wilber Dean Purdy, Central High Class of 1951 Donald Richie, Central High Class of 1942 2017 Jon David Armantrout, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Jill P. Courtney, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Laura Preble, Lima Senior Class of 1980 Judge Jeffrey L. Reed, Lima Senior Class of 1976 Capt. Madinah Slaise, Lima Senior Class of 1996 Chief Craig A. Stone, Lima Senior Class of 1978 Lt. Courtney D. Tate, Lima Senior Class of 1997 Larry R. Webb, Lima Senior Class of 1973 A.D. (Sandy) & Martha S. MacDonell, Service to Lima City Schools 2021 Dr. Melvin E. Glover, Lima Senior Class of 1994 Dr. Jeremy J. Heffner, Lima Senior Class of 1998 Maj. Kevin R. Hooker, Lima Senior Class of 1998 Robert A. Long, Lima Senior Class of 1968 Jessika L. Phillips, Lima Senior Class of 2000 Charles E. Smith, Lima Senior Class of 1990 Merlin Szasz, South High Class of 1954 Judge RicKard A. Workman, Lima Senior Class of 1965 Lima Kiwanis Club, Service to Lima City Schools 2024 Dr. Curti Glenn, Lima Senior High School Class of 1988 Dennis J. Henderson, Lima Senior High School Class of 1975 Dr. Randall E. Henderson, M.D., Lima Senior High School Class of 1978 William Hansen Laws, Lima Senior High School Class of 1970 Dr. Mark McDonald, M.D., Lima Senior High School Class of 1982 Col. Russell A. Mericle, Jr., Central High School Class of 1952 Greg Pitts, Lima Senior High School Class of 1983 Dr. Charles Rossfeld, Central High School Class of 1952 Virgil Mann, Service to Lima City Schools.

Human Resources Click the links to the right and below to learn about exciting job opportunities with the Lima City Schools and to apply for employment. Inquiries should be directed to 419-996-3405 or wlake@spartan.limacityschools.org . Current Openings Certified Staff Benefits Employment Brochure Equal Employment Opportunity

Career Technical Education Apply Now Ag and Outdoor Occupations (FFA) Audio/Video Production Auto Technology Construction Trades Culinary and Food Service Management Early Childhood Education Engineering Technology Graphic Communications Marketing Education Lima Senior High School’s Career and Technical Education Program offers a complete range of career opportunities for students, helping them to discover their interests and the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and future careers. The following programs are available: Audio/Video Production, Automotive Technology, Agricultural and Outdoor Occupations, Construction Trades, Culinary and Food Service Management, Early Childhood Education, Engineering Technology, Graphic Communications, Marketing Education, Patient Care Technology, Welding and Metal Fabrication, and Skills X, a job training introduction to work program. Career and Technical Education is making a difference by increasing relevance, improving graduation rates, and helping students gain skills, technical knowledge and a rigorous academic background. The programs provide real-work experiences necessary for high skill, high demand and high paying careers. Students work in the Spartan Inn restaurant, auto garage and graphic design shop and get a ton of job experiences in the community. As a freshman, students are introduced to the Career Technical programs by touring a CT Expo put on by the programs. They get to talk to the instructors and students. During their sophomore year, Lima City Career-Technical Instructors provide opportunities to engage in introductory classes to provide information on Career Technical Education, programs offered at Lima Senior, and very introductory information into their pathway. The students can take another introductory class in their second semester or a career exploration class. Sophomore Expo Day is held annually in January. This activity is open to all in-district sophomores at associate schools and showcases Lima City's 11 programs. Students can explore each program, learn about program expectations, and learn about the suggested skills that are most beneficial to success. After the visit, students are encouraged to apply to three programs of interest. Application Procedures Who is eligible to attend? Juniors and seniors from the Lima City School District are eligible to attend. Online school, charter school and private school students may also participate if the district they reside in is within our school district’s area. Administrative approval and an open enrollment application are required if a student resides outside our school district's area. How to apply? All interested students must apply through a Google form linked to the website and posted on social media during a specified period in January. Next Step? Once a student has applied, the district counselor will schedule the student based on the program they are interested in. Application deadlines? There is a two-week period during which a student can apply to be in three different programs, prioritized by interest. The students are then placed into a program based on first-come, first-serve registrations. Career Tech programs are available to any interested junior or senior student. We invite you to learn more about each program by clicking the links to the right. For additional information, contact Career Tech Director Frank Kohlhofer at 419-996-3060 or fkohlhofer@spartan.limacityschools.org . Patient Care Technology Skills X Welding and Metal Fabrication Career Tech Guide Career Tech Program Policies Communication & Procedures Policies Lima Senior’s Career Tech Program is open to anyone; physical disabilities or limited English speaking skills are not barriers to enrolling in the program. Accommodations are available to assist students. The Lima City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. The following Title II, Title Vi, and Section 504 coordinators have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Andre Rudolph, Superintendent, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima, OH 45804, 419-996-3422 Joe Wermert, 1135 N.West St., Lima, OH 45801, 419-996-3445. The following Title IX Coordinators have been designated to handle inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy: Darnell Collins, Alternative School Principal, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima, OH 45804, 419-996-3371 Heather Sharp, Treasurer, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima OH 45804, 419-996-3448 Students participate in a thorough process to attempt to place the right students in the right program. The process includes: Watching the Career Tech recruitment video Attending the Sophomore Expo Attending Sophomore Hands-on Day Completing an application for program of choice Receiving an acceptance letter for the program of choice Once in the program, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain good standing in the Career Tech program. There are certain criteria that must be met on an on-going basis to continue participating in the program. These include: No violation of safety rules/regulations No violation of infection control guidelines Passage of junior level class On target to graduate with core subjects Appropriate attitude/effort during junior level class No theft. If a student wishes to continue in the program as a senior with violations of any of the above criteria, the student will meet with the Career Tech Coordinator and be placed on a behavior contract. The parent will be notified of this decision. Violation of the behavior contract will result in the student being removed from the program.