Thirty local schools are among Georgia’s 896 Title I Distinguished Schools named by state school superintendent Kathy Cox during the state Board of Education’s meeting on Wednesday.
“These 896 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.”
They include 17 schools in the Whitfield County system, six schools in the Dalton city system and seven schools in the Murray County system.
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. Title I Distinguished Schools that have made adequate yearly progress (AYP) for three consecutive years receive a certificate, while those who make AYP four or more years receive a monetary award paid with federal funds.
The number of Title I Distinguished Schools in Georgia has grown significantly since 2003, when 116 schools were recognized.
According to the state Department of Education Web site, schools that make AYP for three or more consecutive years and have not been on the Unsafe Schools Choice Option list within the last two years will be identified as Title I Distinguished Schools. The number of schools honored will vary from year to year, and will depend on the number of schools meeting the criteria and funding available, according to the site.
Title I Distinguished Schools, years making AYP, years distinguished, award amount
Dalton Public Schools:
Blue Ridge School, 4, 2, $7,848
Brookwood Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
City Park School, 5, 3, $7,848
Park Creek Elementary School, 7, 5, $7,848
Roan Elementary School, 11, 9, $11,772
Westwood Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Murray County Schools:
Chatsworth Elementary School, 8, 6, $1,068
Coker Elementary School, 6, 4, $712
Eton Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Gladden Middle School, 4, 2, $712
Northwest Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Spring Place Elementary School, 6, 4, $712
Woodlawn Elementary School, 3, 1, certificate
Whitfield County Schools:
Antioch Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Beaverdale Elementary School, 3, 1, certificate
Cohutta Elementary School, 8, 6, $1,068
Dawnville Elementary School, 3, 1, certificate
Dug Gap Elementary School, 8, 6, $1,068
Eastbrook Middle School, 5, 3, $712
Eastside Elementary School, 3, 1, certificate
New Hope Elementary School, 8, 6, $1,068
New Hope Middle School, 3, 1, certificate
North Whitfield Middle School, 3, 1, certificate
Pleasant Grove Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Tunnel Hill Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Valley Point Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Valley Point Middle School, 5, 3, $712
Varnell Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Westside Elementary School, 7, 5, $712
Westside Middle School, 6, 4, $712
Education
Local schools recognized for "getting results"
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Northwest students place high, take tech to next level
Several Northwest Whitfield High School students placed high in the Sequoyah Regional Georgia Educational Technology Fair. Pictured from left are Josh Rountree, Audrey Edds, Bryan Cooper and Eli McMahon.
Several Northwest Whitfield High School students placed high in the Sequoyah Regional Georgia Educational Technology Fair.
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Dalton student on GPS May Court
Christian Bryant of Dalton has been elected to the May Court at Girls Preparatory School and will serve as crown bearer to the May Queen during the May Day festivities in April.
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Northwest Whitfield High School Sweetheart Court
Northwest Whitfield High School's Tip Off Club hosted the 2012 Sweetheart Dance at the school recently.
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Art student’s work on exhibition
Gary Sanchez Soto will represent Murray County High School in “An Artistic Discovery: The Congressional Art Competition” at the Derrell C. Roberts Library on the campus of Dalton State College.
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Professor to speak on the Oscars during 'Lunch & Learn' program
Jonathan Lampley, assistant professor of English at Dalton State, will present “The Oscars: Winners, Losers, and Weird Moments” in the College’s James E. Brown Center, room 105, on Feb. 15 from noon to 1 p.m.
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Local high schools recognized for AP classes, exams
State School Superintendent John Barge named several local high schools as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools.
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The Perfect Polish
Cosmetology and Skills U.S.A. at North Murray High School recently sponsored a community service project in which Donna Blankenship’s students gave manicures to the residents of the Murray County Senior Center.
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MCHS accepts letterman's jacket
James “William” Butler’s family presented his letterman’s jacket to Murray County High School Principal Gina Linder during halftime of a varsity boys’ basketball game recently. The jacket, which has a “1962 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP” patch on it, will be displayed in the school’s trophy case. Presenting the jacket to Linder were Butler’s nieces, Chloe Brown and Ashley Strong; his wife, Patsy Butler; his daughter, Robin Baggett; and his grandchildren, Jaden and Janna Baggett.
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Mountain Creek Academy honors December teacher of the month
English teacher Jennifer Weninger (center) was selected by her peers as December’s Teacher of the Month at Mountain Creek Academy. Principal Paula Martin (right) and Curriculum Instructor Facilitator/Counselor Jennifer Lents presented her with the award.
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Mountain Creek Academy honors December staff of the month
Mountain Creek Academy Lisa Sanford, center, accepts a certificate from Principal Paula Martin and Counselor Jennifer Lents (left) as she is recognized with a December Staff of the Month award. Sanford has worked at Mountain Creek for 12 years.
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Med students visit Murray High
In December, students from Murray County High School and North Murray High School were invited to meet with fourth-year medical students Allen Ligon of Augusta and Heath Petty, an MCHS graduate.
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Gladden honors December student of the month
Joey Ecklebarger is the December 2011 Gladden Middle School Student of the Month. Joey is motivated and puts forth great effort in all classes. His behavior and attitude towards school, other students and teachers is also outstanding. Sean Hammond, Joey’s social studies teacher says of Joey, “He is great to have on our team.”
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Coker honors students for Week 14 good behavior
As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students that follow the school expectations are recognized each week for their Great Behavior.
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Gladden students use Facebook in lessons
Gladden Middle School eighth-grader Shaley Stafford shows her Facebook page model on the book “Alice in Wonderland.” Eighth grade reading teacher Keith Rollins had his students choose a book from the library to do a book report on. However, this was not an ordinary book report. After the students read their book, they were to do their report by making a Facebook page about their book.
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Gladden assigns January Dreamcatcher award
Every month, one of the faculty members at Gladden Middle School is recognized for having the most clean and organized room. The award given is called the Dream Catcher Award. Seventh grade social studies teacher Jennifer Bennett was awarded the Dream Catcher Classroom of the Month for January and will hang the Dream Catcher model in her room until the next month.
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