In most school systems across Northwest Georgia, at least one school earned statewide accountability awards for performance on state tests and average yearly progress status under No Child Left Behind.
Fourteen schools in seven local systems were among 327 across the state recognized during the 2008-2009 school year for greatest gains or highest performance in meeting and exceeding standards on the Single Statewide Accountability System.
Awards went to four schools in Whitfield County, three in Catoosa County, two each in Walker County and Trion City and one each in Chickamauga City, Dalton Public and Murray County.
“Although that achievement is honored due to performance on test scores, I think the test score performance really comes as a direct result of the design of the right work for students,” said Whitfield County Schools Superintendent Katie Brochu.
Whitfield netted awards at all four levels — bronze, silver, gold and platinum.