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Whitfield County Schools Named Distinguished

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Seventeen Whitfield County 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,” said Superintendent Cox. “There are high standards for students and high expectations for teachers. These schools are focused and determined — and they are getting results.”

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 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.


Consecutive Years

School Name Years In AYP Distinguished FY2010 Award


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


97 Collective 63 Collective $9,612 Total Cash

Years In AYP Years Distinguished Award & 5 Certificates


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