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What is a “No Excuses School” and how can my school become one?

What is a “No Excuses School” and how can my school become one?. Sample of Fifth Grade Rankings. Fifth Grade Reading and Math Passing Rates vs. Poverty Rate. 2009 No Excuses Schools. Criteria: P overty rate above the state average of 51 percent

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What is a “No Excuses School” and how can my school become one?

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  1. What is a “No Excuses School” and how can my school become one?

  2. Sample of Fifth Grade Rankings

  3. Fifth Grade Reading and Math Passing Rates vs. Poverty Rate

  4. 2009 No Excuses Schools Criteria: • Poverty rate above the state average of 51 percent • Meets Adequate Yearly Progress as defined by No Child Left Behind • Poverty Indicator of 2 or above on the Foundation’s Report Card for Parents

  5. 2009 No Excuses Schools • 44 No Excuses Schools (Out of 1,208 elementary schools, 501 middle schools and 354 high schools) • Urban and rural • From Walker County to Ware County to Grady County to Union County • High spending and low spending

  6. Common Characteristics of No Excuses Schools • A culture of high expectations, both academically and behaviorally • Strong leadership • Quality teachers

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