North Hall High is among 15 schools earning recognition in two categories for improving and promoting excellence in academic achievement.
The categories are greatest gain in meeting an exceeding academic standards and highest percentage of students doing so.
The other five were recognized for greatest gains. They are: Riverbend Elementary, C.W. Davis Middle and Flowery Branch, Johnson, and West Hall High schools.
The schools were selected based on their performance in Georgia's Single Statewide Accountability System. The system was implemented in 2005 by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) in collaboration with the Governor's Office and the Georgia Department of Education.
Awards include platinum, gold, silver or bronze recognition banners and certificates.
"I applaud the accomplishment of these award recipients," said Gov. Sonny Perdue. "They have accepted the challenge to serve as models of the academic preparation that our students will need to compete in the global marketplace."
"These schools are leading the way in Georgia," said State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox. "They are leading the way in achievement and they are leading the way in improvement. I am proud to recognize these wonderful students, teachers and principals."
"Georgia's Single Statewide Accountability System encourages schools and districts to establish aggressive academic goals in their quest to move beyond adequacy to educational excellence," said Dr. Martha Reichrath, GOSA executive director.
A complete list of the 269 schools and the 2005-2006 K-12 Public Schools Annual Report Card are now available at http://reportcard2006.gaosa.org/k12. State law requires the report to be released each year by December 1.
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