State Honors Two WCS Schools

Published May 8, 2008

Two Williamson County Schools were recently honored for performing in the top 10 percent in the state in reading, language arts and math during the 2006-2007 school year. Heritage Elementary and Pinewood Elementary were among the 27 schools statewide to receive a Title I Academic Achievement Award. Title I is a designation given to schools where a significant percentage of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. According to the state, both Pinewood and Heritage were honored for their exceptional academic performance and for meeting the adequate yearly progress goals of No Child Left Behind for two consecutive years.

"It is wonderful to honor the hard work evident in this accomplishment," said Acting Education Commissioner Tim Webb. "Local educators and students should take pride in the example they have set for the rest of the state." This award program is based on performance on the annual Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program.