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Eight "Blue Ribbon" Public Schools Announced
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Media Contact
- GaDOE Communications Office, (404) 463-1487, dtofig@doe.k12.ga.us
OCTOBER 2, 2007 -- State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox announced that eight Georgia public schools have been chosen for 2007 National Blue Ribbon designation.
"These are eight schools that are leading the way in achievement and improvement," said Superintendent Cox. "In Georgia, we know how great these schools are. Now, the whole country knows it too."
"Congratulations to the students, parents, teachers and staff at all of our Blue Ribbon Schools!"
Blue Ribbon Schools are chosen in one of three categories (see the full criteria descriptions).
- TOP 10%: Schools that scored in the top 10 percent in student achievement.
- TOP 10% (40% Disadvantaged): Schools that scored in the top 10 percent in student achievement AND have at least 40 percent of its students considered economically disadvantaged.
- GREATEST GAINS: Schools with at least 40 percent economically disadvantaged students that have dramatically improved student achievement to high levels.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the Blue Ribbon Schools today. Representatives from these schools are invited to attend an Awards Ceremony hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC on November 12 & 13. They will also be honored by the state at an event next year.
For more information on the Blue Ribbon School program, go to the U.S. Department of Education's Website.
The Eight National Blue Ribbon Schools are:
TOP 10% (40% Disadvantaged)
North Jackson Elementary School, Talmo
Jackson County
Kathy Elrod, Principal
TOP 10%
River Trail Middle School, Duluth
Fulton County
Dawn Melin, Principal
George Walton Comprehensive High School, Marietta
Cobb County
Thomas Higgins, Principal
McIntosh High School, Peachtree City
Fayette County
Tracie Fleming, Principal
GREATEST GAINS
David L. Rainer Elementary School, Kingsland
Camden County
Joseph LaBelle, Principal
Freedom Park Elementary School, Fort Gordon
Richmond County
Rita Bradley, Principal
International Studies Elementary Charter School, Albany
Dougherty County
Wanda Mallard, Principal
Venetian Hills Elementary School, Atlanta
City of Atlanta
Clarietta Davis, Principal
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Superintendent Cox also congratulated two Georgia private schools that were chosen for Blue Ribbon designation. The criteria for these schools is different and can be be viewed at http://www.capenet.org/brs.html.
The two private schools are:
Christ the King School, Atlanta
Peggy Warner, Principal
Queen of Angels Catholic School, Roswell
Kathryn Wood, Principal |
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