Patrick Co. Schools Recognizes Staff for AYP accreditation
October 3, 2007
Patrick County Public Schools recognized all of the school’s staff members at a ceremony held at the Patrick County High School on Friday, September 28, 2007.
The event was designed to honor the schools that achieved Adequate Yearly Progress and received full state accreditation. According to the Virginia Department of Education, only 23 school divisions out of 132, had all schools making AYP. These divisions include Alleghany County, Appomattox County, Bland County, Charlotte County, Falls Church, Galax, Goochland County, Highland County, Lee County, Lexington, Madison County, Mecklenburg County, Page County, Patrick County, Poquoson, Powhatan County, Rappahannock County, Salem, Scott County, Smyth County, Staunton, Surry County and West Point.
Eighteen of the above divisions also made AYP at the division level. These divisions are Alleghany County, Appomattox County, Charlotte County, Falls Church, Goochland County, Highland County, Lee County, Mecklenburg County, Page County, Patrick County, Poquoson, Powhatan County, Salem, Scott County, Smyth County, Staunton, Surry County and West Point.
Mr. Fred Hutchins, Representative from Senator James Webb’s office praised Patrick County Schools for achieving the benchmarks and reiterated the federal role in education as indicated in the No Child Left Behind Legislation.
During the ceremony, The Honorable Dr. Thomas Morris, Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia, praised the school system for its achievement. Dr. Morris stated that Patrick County’s commitment to excellence was evident in the achievement of students exceeding standards set by both the state and federal levels and the “no excuse� attitude demonstrated by staff.
Dr. Roger Morris, Division Superintendent for Patrick County Public Schools, stated that it was not one teacher that deserves the credit for the student
