Suttons Bay Schools

Welcome to Suttons Bay Schools!

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BATA has developed bus routes for the Suttons Bay area to transport our students to and from school. To see the routes, please click here. Please forward any comments on the routes, please direct your email to braunk@bata.net.

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We are not too big, not too small, we are just right!!!

We proudly serve a diverse student population, with native cultures and languages celebrated as part of the fabric of our community.

Suttons Bay Public Schools is a safe, supportive and fun community where students are challenged to meet high academic and social development expectations.

In the Suttons Bay Public Schools environment, students collaborate, think critically, problem solve, and plan for the future.

We offer a personalized curriculum that is

aligned with the state of Michigan's curriculum.

At a Glance

* In 2008/2009, 128 of Suttons Bay Public Schools' 765 general education students were Schools of Choice enrollees.

* Suttons Bay High School offers Northwestern Michigan College course in Biology, Chemistry and English on campus in addition to Advanced Placement courses in Statistics, Government, Economics, Calculus, English Literature and Writing and Art.

* Suttons Bay Public Schools offers a Montessori public school academy option.

* Suttons Bay Public Schools has a gifted and talented program with individualized learning plans for accelerated learners. Please click here to learn more.

* 96% of our graduates go on to higher education immediately after graduation.

* 92% of our Suttons Bay Public Schools students are involved in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

* Our students study French, Spanish, Anishinaabemowin, Latin and Chinese.

* Our graduation rate is 96%.

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Our SBHS Class of 2010 graduated on June 6; to view highlights of the graduation, please click 2010 SBHS Graduation.

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H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu

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Read the Michigan Department of Education newsletter FOCUS ON RESULTS about how SBPS provides an individual education for our students

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May June 2010 Norsemen Notes

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School Calendar 2010-2011

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For information on school funding in Michigan and contact information for our elected officials, please press HERE.

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July 26 Board Regular Meeting Agenda

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The State of Michigan released its "Top to Bottom" report ranking the 3001 schools in the State of Michigan. The rankings are based upon student achievement data on statewide tests and student achievement improvement or decline over three years. The data is based upon reading and math test scores. In the ranking, #1 is the lowest (the one time no one wants to be #1) and #3001 is the best. In the rankings, Suttons Bay Middle School ranked 2482, which represents the 82.7%ile, meaning we did better than 82.7% of all the schools in the state. Suttons Bay High School ranked 2446, or 81.5%ile. Our Elementary ranked 1796, or 59.8%ile. What interested me is that while most of the top schools are also from the wealthiest districts that are funded at a much higher level, we outscored many of those wealthy districts. The complete list is available at the following link: www.michigan.gov/mde-schoolranking

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On August 3, the primary election ballot will also include a proposal from SBPS for a millage to fund primarily technology for the School District. For information on the millage request, please click here.

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BATA is in the process of configuring new busing routes to transport students to and from SBPS for the 2010-2011 school year. This service will be provided to our district's kids at NO cost to you. If you were unable to attend the information meeting with BATA you can find more information HERE If you have questions regarding what else the school and community are doing to ensure the safe transport of students or if you would like to help out with these efforts please contact Colleen Makin, via email or 231-271-2655.

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Docufide Online Transcripts

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Early Childhood Flyer

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For information on school funding in Michigan and contact information for our elected officials, please press HERE.

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The Suttons Bay Educational Advancement Fund allows our school to support the educational and extra-curricular activities that all students, throughout our school system, are able to enjoy.