Local schools honored

Three Madison County elementary schools — Colbert, Comer and Ila — were among 370 Georgia schools recognized by the Governor’s office for improvement and achievement during the 2010-2011 school year.

Colbert Elementary will receive the Gold Award for the greatest gains in students meeting or exceeding standards.

Comer Elementary will receive the Bronze Award for highest performance in students meeting and exceeding standards.

Ila Elementary will receive the Gold Award for highest performance in students meeting and exceeding standards.


“I would like to congratulate the students and staff of each school for their hard work and academic achievement,” said Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Allen McCannon. “Thanks to the staff for making a difference with our students. Each school will receive a banner acknowledging this accomplishment.”

The schools are awarded on four levels — Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze — in two categories:

•Greatest gains: 111 schools are being recognized for demonstrating significant improvement on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) or the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT).

•Highest performance: 259 schools are being recognized for high achievement on the CRCT or GHSGT.

The awards were announced as part of the release of the 2010-2011 K-12 Public Schools Report Card.

“Congratulations to these 370 schools for their commitment to hard work and high academic standards,” said Gov. Nathan Deal. “The principals and teachers at these schools are to be commended for maintaining a focus on providing every student with a world-class education.”