Education
Local schools recognized for "getting results"
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
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