posted November 4, 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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