Jennings Community Learning Center (formerly Jennings Middle School)

	227 East Tallmadge Avenue Akron OH 44310 330/761-2002; Fax: 330/761-2611 Jennings CLC's ODE report card/demographics Jennings CLC's Web site
Grades: 6-8 Colors: Black and Gold Mascot: Wolverine Average Enrollment: 554 School Day: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Principal: Nicki Embly
What makes the Jennings CLC special? Test scores are up; last year, sixth-grade math scores rose 32%, eighth-grade math scores rose 45% and sixth-grade reading scores rose 58%. Jennings is a Title 1 and "Making Middle Grades Work" school; Jennings was named one of 15 of the most improved schools nationwide in successful transitions from middle school to high school by the Southern Regional Education Board. Test-taking, organization and study skills offered to all students. Seventh- and eighth-graders improve writing skills in a language arts lab. All students participate in the 100 Book Challenge to improve reading. An alternative school program housed in the building assists at-risk students with attendance, academics and behavior. Special activities include after-school tutoring, foreign language club featuring special activities in Spanish, Math Counts, Spelling Bee, National Junior Honor Society, Student Leadership Team, student ambassadors, interscholastic and intramural sports, choir and spring musical, and sign language. Jennings has Honor Roll/Merit Roll, JAAR Club and Wolverines of the Month. Jennings and North align their schools with the "Pride on the Hill" program. Elementary schools participate with Jennings in the "Dispelling the Myth of Middle School" program. Jennings boasts strong community partnerships with local businesses. The new Jennings Community Learning Center is complete. Teachers have an average of 12 years of experience, and 62% hold a master's degree or higher. History Original building constructed in 1915 Additions in 1917, 1921 and 1957 Named in honor of Isaac Jennings (1822-87) Rev. Isaac Jennings has been called the father and founder of Akron Public Schools. On May 16, 1846, a public meeting of Akron citizens was held "to take into consideration our present educational provisions and the improvement, if any, which can be made therein." Rev. Jennings was made chairman of a committee appointed to work out a plan to be presented to the legislature. On November 21, 1846, a meeting was held at Mechanics Hall; and a report was submitted. It provided for incorporating the whole town into one school district; for grading the schools into primary, secondary and later a high school; for free admission to all schools; for support of all by general taxations; and for the election of a school board having full supervision of school matters. This plan for school organization was later adopted by the Ohio State Legislature. Groundbreaking for new building on March 11, 2006; dedication on February 13, 2008; classes started in new building on December 3, 2007 Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Right on Perkins to Route 8 North Left on Route 8 North to the Tallmadge Ave. exit Left on Tallmadge Ave. to Dayton St. (third light) Right on Dayton St. to school on right

↓ Click on "Other APS Links" below for the complete links list.