Monticello and Wiley Honored as “Ohio Schools to Watch”

Two schools in the Cleveland Heights – University Heights City School District have been selected as “Ohio Schools to Watch” by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) for the 2007 – 2008 school year. Monticello Middle School and Wiley Middle School were two of only 10 schools in the state to be selected for this honor, and the only schools in Cuyahoga County.

The Ohio Schools to Watch program recognizes high-impact, public middle schools in Ohio. In these schools, there is a focus on all students leaving the middle grades prepared for success in high school and beyond. The designations were made after a rigorous application process that included ODE site visits to each school.

According to the ODE, these schools provide a personalized learning environment, give all students access to high-quality classes, and the support they need to learn at high levels. The schools also provide leadership and professional development necessary for continuous improvement.