Great news, everyone! We have recently been notified that Evergreen Elementary has been named a California Distinguished School for 2010.
This award identifies and honors those schools that have demonstrated educational excellence for all students and progress in narrowing the achievement gap. In order to be invited to apply for Distinguished School honors, schools must meet a variety of eligibility criteria including designated federal and state accountability measures based on No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), and the Academic Performance Index (API) requirements. Each nominee receives a site visit by a team of educators to validate the full implementation of the submitted practices. The site visits are conducted as a collaborative effort between the CDE and county superintendents of schools.
As a result of this honor, Evergreen will be presented with a 2010 California Distinguished School plaque and flag by State Superintendent Jack O’Connell. This very prestigious award is a tribute to our highly skilled teachers and staff, our dedicated and hard working students, and our supportive parents and community. It is an honor of which we can all be proud. Congratulations Evergreen!
