20629 Annapolis
Dearborn Heights
MI, 48125
(313) 278-1900
(313) 278-1413 Fax

Average Class Size for 2005-06
Grades K -5:  25 Students per class
Grades 6 -12:  23 Students per class

Pass (Providing Assistance for Students to Succeed)
Pass is a voluntary mentoring program that pairs a student who needs help learning to read, or other academic support, with a community volunteer or a high school student as a mentor.

For many children today, learning requires more than the typical classroom setting can provide. Students who, for a number of reasons, having fallen behind their peers in language arts and math need more individual attention than is possible in a classroom setting. This is accomplished through a combination of co-teaching and pull out programs.

Children can learn faster and become more self-reliant when they are taught one-on-one. The PASS program provides this contact.

Each elementary school has one PASS coordinator and one PASS paraprofessional. Each building's program is designed to meet the special needs of the students in all four curricular areas.

Our PASS Program was nominated by the Wayne County Reading Council for the Michigan Association's Literacy Award for 2002-03
Choosing District No. 7

Welcome to Dearborn Heights School District No. 7! If you are searching for a quality school district with caring, dedicated staff members and a safe, structured, supportive learning environment, your search is over! D7 is large enough to be able to offer a wide range of programs and opportunities, but small enough to provide individualized attention and support. We know our students, their needs and their goals and we work to meet them in a caring, professional way.

District No. 7 is a solid-performing district with active parents who love their schools.  We offer both a college-bound curriculum and a strong vocational education program to meet the needs of ALL our students.   Our goal that every student achieves - reminds us that we must work together to promote students with a strong academic foundation and the skills needed in today’s rapidly changing global economy.

If you would like a personal tour, please call any of our principals.  They are proud of their schools and will be happy to introduce you and your child to the wonderful world of learning that takes place here every day.

  
 
District No. 7 Mission
 

It is the mission of the Dearborn Heights School District No. 7 to provide and promote challenging opportunities to all students, which will enable them to become productive citizens who function successfully in a rapidly changing world.

District No. 7 Exit Outcomes
Upon graduation, a District 7 student will:
    • Demonstrate values that promote respect for others, and a responsibility for the world in which they live.
    • Demonstrate positive self-esteem.
    • Demonstrate that they are capable of applying what they have learned to real life challenges.
    • Demonstrate self-direction in learning.
    • Demonstrate the ability to solve problems, make decisions, communicate, and interact effectively in a group.
 
Schools of Choice

Registration for 2008-09 School of Choice enrollment will run from April 21 to May 9, 2008. The enrollment office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 am till 3:30 pm. Wednesdays we accept enrollments from 7:30 am till 6:00 pm. Applications must be submitted at the Board of Education Office at 20629 Annapolis Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125. The exact number of openings available for the 2008-09 school year will be announced after the Districts hosts Kindergarten Round-up on March 11. Last year all all openings were filled. For more information call 313-278-1900. We would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our schools.

School Assignments: Students are assigned to specific elementary schools on the basis of residence, availability of space, and parent request. The District has participated in Schools of Choice since the 96/97 school year.

Accreditation Status
Accreditation is the process by which a school is certified as meeting certain standards adopted by the Michigan Department of Education. All of the Dearborn Heights No. 7 schools have established a school improvement committee to work toward accreditation.

The school improvement committee developed three goals to enhance student learning:
  1. All D7 students will master or exceed appropriate grade level standards.
  2. All D7 students will utilize responsibility strategies as they become independent learners
  3. Students in D7 will increase their knowledge and use of technology. The increase of technology will allow students to market themselves in an ever-changing technological society

All D7 elementary and secondary schools were accredited by the North Central Association during the 2004-05 school year.

The Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires school districts to monitor student achievement results. The goal is for all children to meet or exceed state assessment standards in reading and math by the year 2014. Based on 2005-06 K-8 test results, all schools in the District are making adequate yearly progress toward that goal.

In order for schools to meet the adequate yearly progress requirements of NCLB, each building must continually increase the number of students who meet or exceed state standards. Additionally, making AYP requires that four subpopulations (economically disabled, special education, and Limited English Proficient students) increase their student achievement data.

For the 2004-05 school year, all six schools in the District made AYP as defined by the Federal No Child Left Behind Act.

In conjunction with the Federal Government, the state's Education YES program issues report card grades to every school and district in Michigan. Each building's grade is determined by three factors: student achievement status, student achievement change, and student performance indicators.

Our buildings' Education Yes grades are as follows:

  
Bedford - B
Madison - A
Pardee - B
Polk - B
O.W. Best - B
AHS - C
Overall District Grade - B
 
   
District No. 7 Highlights
 
Elementary Schools
  
  • All Day Kindergarten stressing early childhood development and reading fundamentals
  • Wide spread use of Accelerated Reader Programs.
  • Integrated technology/media curriculum targeting the early development of effective computer skills.
  • Positive Behavior Support program (PBS).
  • Bullying prevention program.
 
O.W. Best Middle School
 
  • Three computer labs (in addition to computers in classrooms)
  • Steps to Success program for struggling students.
  • Honors English and math for seventh and eighth grade students.
  • Specialized classes: drama, newspaper, astronomy, leadership and weight training.
  • After school clubs.
  
Annapolis High School
 
  • Comprehensive curriculum for college bound and non-college bound students.
  • Alternative academic program, including dual enrollment and credit recovery.
  • Wide variety of online course offerings through Brigham Young University.
  • Advance technology courses: CAD, multimedia, web design, graphic arts, and Cisco academy -- all to build 21st century work skills.
  • Vocational partnerships with two nearby high schools.
  • Theater arts program.
  • Vocal and instrumental band programs.
  • Award winning jazz band.
  • Modern, fully equipped fitness center.
  • A wide variety of sports including football, cross country, baseball, softball, wrestling, tennis, basketball, swimming, volleyball, cheerleading. District No. 7 is also home to championship bowling and track teams.
   
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