2023-24 Profile
Students in grades 5-8 = 435
Classroom Teachers = 31
Principals = 1
Assistant Principal=1
Counselors = 1
Secretaries = 2
Special Education Paraprofessionals = 2
Classroom Paraprofessionals = 4
Media Center Paraprofessionals = 1
Kitchen Staff = 4
Custodial Staff = 3
Core-Curricular Subjects Taught in Grades 5-8:
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Exploratory Classes Taught in Grades 6-8:
Academic Support
Art
Band
Ceramics
Choir
Culture/Cuisine
Drama
Healthy Living
Outdoor Recreation
Painting
Photography
Physical Education
Spanish
2D & 3D Design
World Languages
Academic Opportunities:
GMS students can earn high school credit by the end of 8th grade because of our advanced classes in science, mathematics, language arts and Spanish.
We Share with the District:
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
School Social Worker
Special Education Coordinator
Speech Therapist
Opportunities for Students:
School Sports for Girls: Basketball, Volleyball, Track
School Sports for Boys: Basketball, Track
Area Club Sports for Girls and Boys: Ski Team, Wrestling, Soccer, Travel Soccer, Football, Chess Club, Cheerleading
Special Activities/Experiences/Support for Students:
6th Grade Camp
8th Grade Camp
Activity Nights
IV/Rally Days
Small Group Counseling
DARE
Student Council
Geography Bee
Autism Support Group
Teacher-led Homework Lab (four nights a week after school)
Awards:
Mackinac Center Report 2019: State Rank 115 out of 2,000 Middle/Elementary Schools - Grade A
Mackinac Center Report 2015-16: State Rank 96% - Grade A
Bridge Magazine: Ranked #1 of Top Ten Rural and Small Town School Districts in 2016
Bridge Magazine: Academic State Champions 2015
Michigan School Accountability Scorecard 2014-15: Green
Michigan School Accountability Scorecard 2013-14: Lime Green
Bridge Magazine: Academic State Champions 2014
Ranked 72 on Michigan Department of Education Top to Bottom List 2013-14
Bridge Magazine: CASD ranked 4th in the Michigan in 2013
Bridge Magazine: Academic State Champions in 2012
Michigan Department of Education "Beating the Odds School" in 2011 & 2012
CASD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Crawford AuSable School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in admission or access to any of its programs, activities or policies. Any person having inquiries concerning the Crawford AuSable School District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADA or Section 504 is directed to contact Kim Schmidt, CASD Business Manager.