David Hill Community Learning Center (formerly David Hill Elementary School)

	1060 E. Archwood Ave. Akron OH 44306 330/773-1129; Fax: 330/773-7308 David Hill's ODE report card/demographics David Hill's Web site
Grades: K-5 Colors: Blue and Gold Mascot: Owl Average Class Size: 20 – Average Enrollment: 280 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Report Card Rating: Continuous Improvement Principal: Joan Thompson
What makes the David Hill CLC special? The new David Hill Community Learning Center opened August 29, 2007. Test scores are on the rise; last year, fourth-grade writing scores rose 58%, fourth-grade math scores rose 29% and fifth-grade reading scores rose 12%. All students are assessed at least four times per year to provide individualized learning. David Hill places a strong focus on math competency. David Hill offers one full-time Title 1 teacher and one part-time Title 1 tutor. Parent involvement programs include math and reading nights. Up-to-date literature challenges students to read. David Hill received a $20,000 OhioReads grant to operate the 100 Book Challenge program, which addresses the literacy needs of all students. Students from The University of Akron provide tutoring services. The Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Program helps boys in grades 3-5 learn study habits and life skills and complete homework. Title 1 funds keep class sizes small in grades 2 and 4. The school counselor offers a guidance program, which provides lessons in self-esteem and interpersonal skills. Students benefit from strong PTA involvement and differentiated instruction. A speech therapist and special education are available at David Hill. Teachers have an average of 14 years of experience, and 78% hold a master's degree or higher. History Original building constructed in 1928 Named in honor of David E. Hill (1825-1901) In 1851, David E. Hill joined with three other men to become manufacturers of water pipe. Two years later, one of the partners invented a machine to make vitrified sewer pipe, thus making this company the first sewer pipe factory in the United States. By 1871, the company was incorporated as the Akron Sewer Pipe Co. In 1873, Hill formed another pipe company ― the Hill Sewer Pipe Co. ― with himself as president. In 1900, the two companies merged to form the American Sewer Pipe Co. Besides founding the sewer pipe industry, Hill also served as the first president of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., a member of City Council, a county commissioner and a member of the Middlebury School Board. Groundbreaking for new building on March 4, 2006; ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 14, 2007; classes started in new building on August 29, 2007 Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Right on Perkins to Good St. Follow entrance ramp to Route 8 South Continue south (becomes I-77 South) to the E. Archwood Ave./Firestone Blvd. exit Left on E. Archwood Ave. to Arlington St. (fourth light)

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