Mr. Joseph Jeswald
Superintendent

As we begin the 2007-2008 school year, I have the distinct pleasure of
announcing that our school district has been recognized by the Ohio
Department of Education as an EXCELLENT district. Our students
attained 29 of 30 state indicators. I congratulate our students, teachers,
principals, and support staff for their tremendous efforts and commitment
to improving student achievement. I also thank the parents for the support
shown to our schools and reinforcing what takes place in the classroom.
In 2007-08, it is our challenge to once again retain that EXCELLENT rating
and improve further upon our scores.

The new school year also brings opportunities in new programs and
curriculum enhancements. District-wide, we will implement Phase I of our
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) initiative. This all-inclusive
program begins in grades 4 and 5. At our middle school, the World in Motion program will bring industry mentors into our 4th and 5th classroom for a six-week project. Our junior high will have the addition of Algebra and a science and technology class in addition to Lego League Robotics in the 7th and 8th grade. There will be additional math reinforcement classes in the 9th and 10th grades.

A new articulation agreement with YSU for engineering will offer opportunities
for GHS students to earn YSU credit for courses successfully completed in high school. The high school will also have the addition of a Teacher Preparation (Education) pathway. The District, in partnership with YSU, is pursuing dual credit enrollment courses. This will create opportunities for GHS students to take college level courses at the high school and earn both high school and college credits.

Together, let’s make 2007-08 the best year yet in the Girard schools. I look forward to seeing you as volunteers in our schools, as members of PTO and school leadership teams, and at our extracurricular events.

Mr. Joseph Jeswald
joseph.jeswald@neomin.org
545-2596 Ext. 151

After receiving an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree at Hiram College, Mr. Jeswald transferred to YSU to receive his Graduate Degree. At YSU, Kent State University, Ashland, and Walsh universities, Mr. Jeswald took advanced studies. Mr. Jeswald has been involved in many of the activities that take place at Girard High School. He was an English teacher for 20 years, and during this time, Mr. Jeswald was the Head Football Coach for 6 years, which, in 1991, included Girard’s first ever play-off team. He then was the Coordinator of Student Services until he became Girard High School Principal for four years.


Superintendent Secretary
Mrs. Phyllis Zaleski
phyllis.zaleski@neomin.org
545-2596 Ext. 151