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14 RCPS Schools Recognized Through VIP Awards

Excerpts from DOE News Release:

Governor Bob McDonnell and the Board of Education announced that 728 schools and nine school divisions earned 2011 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. The incentive program, which was created by the Board of Education in 2007, recognizes schools and divisions that achieve excellence goals and far exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards.

Peak View Elementary School was among 110 Virginia schools to take the highest award, the 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 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 also earn bonus points for other performance measures, including the Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard.

McGaheysville Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School, and South River Elementary School were among 323 schools that earned recognition at the next tier, the Board of Education Excellence Award.

2011 Board of Education Competence to Excellence Awards were presented to Elkton Elementary School, Fulks Run Elementary School, John C. Myers Elementary School, John W. Wayland Elementary School, Linville-Edom Elementary School, Ottobine Elementary School, Plains Elementary School, J. Frank Hillyard Middle School, Spotswood High School and Turner Ashby High School.

More details available in the DOE News Release [pdf]