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Patrick schools win state honor

The Patrick County school system is one of 13 Virginia school divisions being honored "for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students," according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Education.

The awards are based on student achievement on state assessments during 2006-07 and the previous school year.

Patrick County and 12 other school divisions earned the designation of "Distinguished Title I School Division" by exceeding all achievement objectives in reading and mathematics under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) for two consecutive years and meeting other rigorous criteria, the news release states.

The other school divisions being recognized are Amelia County, Goochland County, Halifax County, Highland County, Hopewell, Lee County, Lynchburg, Nottoway County, Poquoson, Salem, Scott County, and West Point.

In addition, the Virginia Board of Education recognized 118 schools as "Title I Distinguished Schools" for maintaining full state accreditation under the commonwealth's Standards of Learning (SOL) program for two consecutive years, meeting federal benchmarks in reading and mathematics, and having average test scores in both subjects at the 60th percentile or higher.

Stuart Elementary School earned this recognition, the news release states. Each school and division will receive a certificate celebrating its status and achievement.

"These awards show that all children--regardless of family income--can learn and achieve," said Mark E. Emblidge, president of the board of education. "With this success it is easy to forget that there once was a widespread belief that children from economically disadvantaged communities should not be expected to meet high standards."

"Educators in these schools overcome challenges every day as they prepare children for brighter futures," said Billy K. Cannaday Jr., superintendent of public instruction. "They focus on each child and are not daunted by higher annual benchmarks."

The following schools in neighboring counties were also recognized as "Title I Distinguished Schools:" Fancy Gap Elementary and Gladesboro Elementary in Carroll County; Check Elementary in Floyd County; Callaway Elementary, Glade Hill Elementary, Lee M. Waid Elementary and Snow Creek Elementary in Franklin County; and Rich Acres Elementary and Sanville Elementary in Henry County.

Title I of NCLB provides funding to school divisions and schools for programs to raise the achievement of students identified as being at risk. The federal education law requires schools and school divisions to meet annual objectives for increasing student achievement on statewide assessments in reading or language arts and mathematics.

During 2006-07, 544, or 75%, of Virginia's 723 Title I schools met all NCLB objectives.


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	Patrick schools win state honor The Patrick County school system is one of 13 Virginia school divisions being honored "for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students," according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Education. The awards are based on student achievement on state assessments during 2006-07 and the previous school year. Patrick County and 12 other school divisions earned the designation of "Distinguished Title I School Division" by exceeding all achievement objectives in reading and mathematics under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) for two consecutive years and meeting other rigorous criteria, the news release states. The other school divisions being recognized are Amelia County, Goochland County, Halifax County, Highland County, Hopewell, Lee County, Lynchburg, Nottoway County, Poquoson, Salem, Scott County, and West Point. In addition, the Virginia Board of Education recognized 118 schools as "Title I Distinguished Schools" for maintaining full state accreditation under the commonwealth's Standards of Learning (SOL) program for two consecutive years, meeting federal benchmarks in reading and mathematics, and having average test scores in both subjects at the 60th percentile or higher. Stuart Elementary School earned this recognition, the news release states. Each school and division will receive a certificate celebrating its status and achievement. "These awards show that all children--regardless of family income--can learn and achieve," said Mark E. Emblidge, president of the board of education. "With this success it is easy to forget that there once was a widespread belief that children from economically disadvantaged communities should not be expected to meet high standards." "Educators in these schools overcome challenges every day as they prepare children for brighter futures," said Billy K. Cannaday Jr., superintendent of public instruction. "They focus on each child and are not daunted by higher annual benchmarks." The following schools in neighboring counties were also recognized as "Title I Distinguished Schools:" Fancy Gap Elementary and Gladesboro Elementary in Carroll County; Check Elementary in Floyd County; Callaway Elementary, Glade Hill Elementary, Lee M. Waid Elementary and Snow Creek Elementary in Franklin County; and Rich Acres Elementary and Sanville Elementary in Henry County. Title I of NCLB provides funding to school divisions and schools for programs to raise the achievement of students identified as being at risk. The federal education law requires schools and school divisions to meet annual objectives for increasing student achievement on statewide assessments in reading or language arts and mathematics. During 2006-07, 544, or 75%, of Virginia's 723 Title I schools met all NCLB objectives.