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