For Immediate Release

Contact: Jacqueline Evans

CCPS Communications

Telephone: (770) 473-2735

February 4, 2011

Morrow Elementary does it again!

School named “School of Excellence in Student Achievement”

JONESBORO – Morrow Elementary School has been selected as one of 22 schools by State Superintendent Dr. John Barge as a “2010 School of Excellence in Student Achievement.” The school received the award based on its continuous gains in student assessments for reading and math over the past three years.

This announcement comes just weeks after Morrow Elementary was named a platinum level Distinguished School under the Single Statewide Accountability System for achieving the greatest gains in students meeting or exceeding the standards.

“The success of Morrow Elementary School can be credited to a teaching and support staff that is totally committed to increasing student achievement,” said Principal Tim Foster. “The staff understands how important it is to take ownership of each individual student and to provide each of them with instruction that meets their specialized needs.”

“The district is extremely pleased with the achievement of these students and staff,” said Superintendent Dr. Edmond Heatley. “I commend everyone associated with this accomplishment.”

“This is evidence that our commitment to increased rigor in our classrooms is working,” he continued. “We are committed to achieving this level of excellence for all of our students.”

This is the third award for the school since December 2010. The school was one of 34 schools in the district that received the distinction of 2010 Title I Distinguished School from the State of Georgia.

Morrow Elementary serves a culturally diverse population of about 500 students and is located at 6115 Reynolds Road in Morrow, Georgia. 

About the Georgia Schools of Excellence Award

The Georgia Schools of Excellence are selected based on either their ranking in the top 10 percent in Georgia assessments or for demonstrating the greatest continuous gains in reading and math assessments for the past three years. Each of these schools will receive a $1,000 check from Georgia Natural Gas to be used however they wish.

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