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Some schools in central Virginia are among those earning honors from the state.
The governor and board of education announced the 2013 Virginia Index Performance Awards for advanced learning and achievement.
The excellence awards, which are the second-tier honor, went to 51 schools including Murray Elementary in Albemarle, and Greenbrier Elementary in Charlottesville.
Five other schools in Albemarle, Charlottesville and Waynesboro earned distinguished achievement awards.
Office of Governor Bob McDonnell
Press Release
RICHMOND—Governor Bob McDonnell and the Board of Education announced today that 151 schools and one school division earned 2013 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. The VIP incentive program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the board.
Speaking about today's announcement, Governor McDonnell said, "Excellence doesn't just happen; it is achieved through hard work and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. I congratulate the students for the accomplishments these awards recognize and the outstanding teachers and other educators who prepared them to excel. We are blessed to have some of the finest schools and teachers in the nation. We must continue to ensure that all students have access to the high quality education they deserve."
"I want to congratulate the 2013 VIP schools on a job well done. Virginia's education system is among the best in the country, and each of these schools are setting the standard we should expect for every school in the Commonwealth. Without hardworking educators in the classroom, these success stories wouldn't be possible," said Secretary of Education Laura Fornash
The schools and school divisions earning 2013 VIP awards, which are based on student achievement and other performance indicators during 2011-2012, include:
"Accreditation is just the starting line for these schools and divisions," Board of Education President David M. Foster said. "Their success is especially worth celebrating given the rigorous college- and career-ready standards that we now expect students to meet."
"The criteria for VIP awards are designed to recognize excellence and to provide incentives for school divisions and schools to expand academic opportunities for all students and to adopt best practices that result in engaging, safe and healthy learning environments," Superintendent of Public Instruction Patricia I. Wright said.
2013 Governor's Award for Educational Excellence
Two schools — Rocky Run Middle in Fairfax County and Kemps Landing Magnet in Virginia Beach — earned the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, the highest VIP award. Both schools will receive a display banner and a signed resolution of commendation from Governor McDonnell. No school divisions qualified for a Governor's Award for Educational Excellence.
To qualify for the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, schools and school divisions must meet all state and federal achievement benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and achieve all applicable excellence goals for elementary reading, enrollment in Algebra I by the eighth grade, enrollment in college-level courses, high school graduation, attainment of advanced diplomas, increased attainment of career and industry certifications, and participation in the Virginia Preschool Initiative. Schools and school divisions earn bonus points for other performance measures, including the Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard.
2013 Board of Education Excellence Awards
Fifty-one schools earned the Board of Education Excellence Award, the second-tier honor in the VIP program. These schools also met all state and federal accountability benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and made significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the board.
The schools receiving Board of Education Excellence Awards are as follows:
2013 Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Awards
The Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award was earned by one division — West Point — and 98 schools that met all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and made progress toward the goals of the governor and the board.
The schools receiving Distinguished Achievement awards are as follows:
More information about the VIP incentive program for schools and school divisions is available on the VDOE website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/statistics_reports/va_index_performance_awards/index.shtml
Charlottesville City Schools
Press Release
Governor Bob McDonnell recognized Greenbrier and Venable Elementary Schools for their excellence, March 13. Greenbrier and Venable earned the 2013 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement – for six years running. The VIP incentive program recognizes schools that far exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the Board of Education.
"Excellence doesn't just happen; it is achieved through hard work and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation," Governor McDonnell said. "I congratulate the students for the accomplishments these awards recognize and the outstanding teachers and other educators who prepared them to excel. We are blessed to have some of the finest schools and teachers in the nation. We must continue to ensure that all students have access to the high quality education they deserve."
Greenbrier earned the Board of Education Excellence Award – the second highest honor – by meeting all state and federal accountability standards for at least two consecutive years and making significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the board. This is the second time Greenbrier has earned the BOE Excellence Award, after earning the top honor – the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence – for the past three years.
Venable earned the Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award by meeting all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and making progress toward the goals of the governor and the board. Venable had earned the BOE Excellence Award for five consecutive years.
More information about the VIP incentive program is available on the VDOE website: www.doe.virginia.gov/statistics_reports/va_index_performance_awards/index.shtml.
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