In tougher times, local schools are honored for high achievement Oct. 28, 2009 Three Antigo school district elementary schools, plus Elcho High School have been honored for high achievement amidst a tough economic climate.
Antigo District Administrator Roxann Bornemann, along with principals and staff from East, North and West elementary schools and Elcho High School traveled to Madison last week to receive their plaques as Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition. The ceremony took place at the Capitol building with State School Superintendent Tony Evers presenting the honors.
The area facilities were among 137 schools honored for helping disadvantaged students make academic progress.
According to Evers, the schools receiving awards have some of the highest poverty rates in the state, based on free and reduced-price school lunch data. Additionally, student achievement on statewide reading and mathematics assessments in these schools is higher than the state average for schools with similar poverty rates and grade configurations.
The schools also made adequate yearly progress for the past two years as defined under federal education laws, known as the No Child Left Behind Act. Finally, the schools are Title I eligible or receive Title I funding. Title I is a federal program that provides funds for a variety of services to school districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children who are economically disadvantaged.
This is the second year that North and West elementary schools have received the award. This is the first time that East Elementary was honored while Elcho has been recognized for four years.
“While each of these schools is unique, they share some common traits that contribute to students’ academic success,” Evers said. “These schools know that educating children is a partnership that requires commitment by teachers, parents, administrators, other staff members, and the community to create an environment that supports every student. Through this partnership, these schools work to ensure every child graduates with the tools to be productive citizens ready for the workforce or further education.”
In addition to the plaque, each school received $2,000 for use on any school-related activity.
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