Patrick Schools Meets No Child Left Behind Act 2007-2008
August 8, 2008
Patrick County Schools meet or exceeded No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in reading and mathmatics during the 2007-2008 school year.
PATRICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
P.O. Box 346 104 Rucker Street Stuart, Virginia 24171
Phone (276) 694-3163 Fax (276) 694-3170
Robert A. Rorrer, Chair – Mayo River District Billy R. Aldridge, Member – Dan River District
Bobby W. Mangrum, Vice-Chair – Smith River District Ronnie N. Terry, Member – Blue Ridge District
Dr. Roger N. Morris, Division Superintendent Annie H. Hylton, Member – Peters Creek District
Website: http://www.patrick.k12.va.us
August 8, 2008
PRESS RELEASE
Dr. Roger N. Morris, Division Superintendent for Patrick County Public Schools
announced today that all seven schools in Patrick County and the school division met or
exceeded increased No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) achievement objectives in reading
and mathematics during the 2007-2008 school year, according to preliminary information
released today. Dr. Morris stated that, “the school division continuing to meet or exceed
standards is now the norm, and not the exception. While the results are preliminary, they
show just how hard the staff works to help our children be successful, with limited
resources. As we enter the school year, I ask that every parent and community member
thank our school employees for the hard work they do and to encourage our students to
do even better.�
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) ratings are based primarily on the achievement of
students on statewide assessments in reading, mathematics and, in some cases, science. In
Virginia, these assessments include SOL tests, substitute tests of equal or greater rigor
such as Advanced Placement examinations, and other grade-level tests taken by students
learning English and some students with disabilities.
Schools, school divisions and states also must meet annual objectives for participation in
testing and for attendance or science for elementary and middle schools, and graduation
for high schools. Schools, school divisions and states that meet or exceed these objectives
are considered to have satisfied the law’s definition of AYP toward the goal of 100
percent proficiency of all students in reading and mathematics by 2014.
