News from Medina City Schools

September 13, 2010

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Students fare very well on College Board's Advanced Placement Exam

Last year students at Medina High School had the opportunity to take an Advanced Placement English Language and Composition class. The class taught by language arts teacher Scott Quade focuses on the analysis of language and compositional development, specifically within the realm of persuasive and expository writing, and serves as a preparation for the College Board's Advanced Placement Exam in May. The scores for last year's class have been released, and those scores rank Medina students at the top.

Nationally, the percentage of AP students who earned a 5 (the highest grade on the exam) was 11%. Medina High School students faired much better, with 25% of the AP students earning a 5. Nationally, the average score was a 3, the average score for Medina High School students was a 4. The College Board considers a score of 3 or better to be successful, and 96% of Medina High School students earned at least a 3. Quade stated "I am hopeful that we will see similar results this year and am further encouraged by the nearly doubled enrollment in the class. Perhaps we are seeing the entry of yet another example of excellence in education at Medina High School."

Cofounder of RealAge.com coming to Medina

Through a partnership with Medina Hospital and the Medina City Schools the cofounder of RealAge.com, Dr. Michael F. Roizen, is speaking in Medina on Tuesday, October 5, 7 p.m. in the Main Stage Auditorium at Medina High School. His first general-audience book, RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was awarded the Best Wellness Book of 1999 by the Books for a Better Life Awards. RealAge has been translated into more than 20 languages and was #1 in four other countries, displacing Harry Potter for 7 days as #1 on Amazon.

Dr. Roizen is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Williams College and Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. Dr. Roizen is Past Chair of a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee and a former editor for six medical jounals. He is 62 years of age, but his RealAge is 42.8. In 2007, Dr. Roizen was named Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, the first such position in a major healthcare institution in the United States. Dr. Roizen also serves as Chairman of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.

He has given over 1,400 lectures to professional medical groups and has been recognized with over 20 professional lectureships. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, 20/20, CBN, CNN, CBS, Good Morning America, Canada AM, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live, and has four PBS fund raising specials.

Tickets are available with the donation of one non-perisable food item per ticket and can be picked up at 140 West Washington Street between the hours of 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Tickets will not be available the night of the event.

For additional information on Dr. Roizen go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff_directory/staff_display.aspx?doctorid=6161.

Homecoming theme "A Benefit Ball"

Mark your calendars for this year's homecoming activities. The Homecoming parade is Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. The Battling Bees Varsity football team will be playing the Normandy Invaders with kick-off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24.

This year's theme chosen by the students highlights various organizations. Each class has chosen a charity in which they will be conducting educational campaigns and fund raising activities. The Freshman class has chosen the Livestrong Foundation, the Sophomore class has chosen Rainbow Babies and Children's Hosptial, the Junior class has chosen the American Cancer Society, and the Senior class has chosen the Autism Society of America.

Medina High School students will be participating in week long pride activities including Super Hero Day, Tie-dye Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Charity Day, Class Color Day concluding with the dance on Saturday.

Show Your Pride at Medina City Schools "Spirit Night"

The Medina City Schools invites you to 'Community Spirit Night' Friday, October 1, at Ken Dukes Stadium. The evening begins with a Tailgate party from 5:00-6:30 PM located at the parking lot on the west side of Medina High School. The Tailgate Party promises to be full of pride and lots of fun. Enjoy music by the 'Music Men, face painting, cheer along with the Battling Bee cheerleaders, meet the fall sport athletes. Spirit wear will be available for purchase.

Bratwurst and hot dog dinners will be available and must be pre-purchased. Order forms are available in all school offices or by calling 330-636-3012. Bratwurst dinners include bratwurst, baked beans, corn cobbette and chips, the cost is $5 each; hot dog dinners include a hot dog, baked beans, corn cobbette and chips, the cost is $3.50 each. Pre-orders must be made prior to September 21.

Prior to the game, the class of 2024 (this year's kindergarten students) will make their grand entrance into the stadium and promenade around the field. The Battling Bees will kick-off against the Strongsville Mustangs at 7:00 p.m.