December 16, 2008 09:22 am
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Submitted by Whitfield County Schools
Twelve Whitfield County Title I Distinguished Schools are set to receive additional federal funding to supplement their students� education, school officials said.
�It speaks highly of the quality work our staff, students and parents are accomplishing when the majority of our Title I schools receive this well-deserved recognition from the State Board of Education,� said Lorijo Calhoun, director of federal programs for Whitfield County Schools. �It truly takes everyone working in collaboration with high expectations for students to achieve the profound learning experiences they must have to be successful in today�s world.�
State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox recognized Georgia�s Title I Distinguished Schools Thursday at the State Board of Education meeting.
�These districts and schools are a prime example of the impact high expectations, hard work and collaboration can have on student achievement,� Cox said. �I�m thrilled to recognize the educators, students and parents in these schools and school districts.�
Title I schools have a significant population of students who are economically disadvantaged and receive federal money to assist with the education of these students. There were 777 Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools last school year. Title I Distinguished Schools have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) at least three years in a row.
�These 777 schools don�t accept excuses,� Cox said. �There are high standards for students and high expectations for teachers. These schools are focused and determined � and they are getting results.�
Title I Distinguished Schools that have made AYP for three consecutive years are awarded a certificate, while those who have made AYP four or more years receive a monetary award, paid for out of federal funds.
The schools, with the number of consecutive years making AYP, the number of years as a distinguished school, and the fiscal year 2009 monetary award, are:
� Cohutta Elementary, Dug Gap Elementary, New Hope Elementary, 7, 5, $1,263
� Valley Point Elementary, Antioch Elementary, Pleasant Grove Elementary, Varnell Elementary, Westside Elementary and Tunnel Hill Elementary, 6, 4, $842
� Westside Middle, 5, 3, $842
� Eastbrook Middle, Valley Point Middle, 4, 2, $842
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