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House
Resolution 1500
By:
Representatives Dickson of the
6th
and Williams of the
4th
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
and commending Westside Middle School faculty and students; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Westside Middle School faculty and students competed against every other
school in the state for Single Statewide Accountability System awards, and was
one of five middle schools in the state to earn the Gold Award; and
WHEREAS,
the Governor's Office of Student Achievement annually recognizes schools that
make dramatic improvements in student performance; and
WHEREAS,
the criteria to be met to earn the Gold Award are making adequate yearly
progress for two consecutive years; demonstrating that at least 30 percent of
students exceed standards in all test areas as measured by state assessment; and
placing in the 97th percentile or higher statewide in greatest student
achievement gains; and
WHEREAS,
it takes the combined effort of teachers, principals, and parents working with
the students to achieve this level of success; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that Westside Middle School be recognized
appropriately upon the grand occasion of this extraordinary
achievement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body heartily congratulate Westside Middle School and Principal Stan
Stewart on earning statewide recognition for student achievement and commend
them for their efforts to improve education in their community and the
state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Principal
Stan Stewart and Westside Middle School.