Four high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District have been named 2021 California Distinguished Schools during a bi-annual event hosted by the California Department of Education(CDE).
Academy of the Canyons (AOC), Golden Valley, Hart and West Ranch were chosen by California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to become 2021 California Distinguished Schools. The four high schools join Placerita, Rancho Pico and Rio Norte junior highs, which were named 2021 California Distinguished Schools on March 19.
“These additional high schools join the ranks of all 2021 California Distinguished Schools who are being recognized for this distinction because of their exceptional record to provide for all students and their commitment to data-driven efforts that prepare students for college and career,” Thurmond said in a statement Wednesday.
Eligible schools are awarded based on performance and progress on state indicators such as test scores, suspension rates, conditions and climate, according to CDE officials.
After a review of the data, CDE identified these additional Santa Clarita schools for this year’s honor.
“Students, staff and families should be justifiably proud of this outstanding recognition,” said Hart District Superintendent Mike Kuhlman. “It shows that our District continues to push to close achievement gaps and to provide educational opportunities that can make a difference in the lives of the students we serve.”
Sponsored by the CDE and presented by California Casualty, the Distinguished Schools Program recognizes elementary, middle or high schools every other year for their excellent work in either closing the achievement gap or achieving exceptional student performance, according to officials.
California Distinguished Schools are set to represent examples of not just “excellent” teaching, learning, and collaboration, but also successful school efforts such as professional development or positive behavior intervention.
Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or send an email to newstip@hometownstation.com. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Report a typo or error, email Corrections@hometownstation.com
KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. Santa Clarita news and features are delivered throughout the day over our airwaves, on our website and through a variety of social media platforms. Our KHTS national award-winning daily news briefs are now read daily by 34,000+ residents. A vibrant member of the Santa Clarita community, the KHTS broadcast signal reaches all of the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the high desert communities located in the Antelope Valley. The station streams its talk shows over the web, reaching a potentially worldwide audience. Follow @KHTSRadio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
No comments:
Post a Comment