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The Chillicothe R-2, Chula Accelerated
Earn Distinction in Performance The Chillicothe R-2 and Livingston County R-3 (Chula) School Districts are listed among over 200 Missouri school districts which have earned the state's Distinction in Performance award for their academic achievement and progress during the last school year (2005-06). According to state education officials, a total of 235 school districts qualified for the Distinction in Performance award, presented annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Of this year's recipients, 188 are K-12 districts; 47 are K-8 districts. Last year, 180 districts qualified for the award. Assistant R-2 Superintendent Dave May said Thursday that the announcement marked the fifth time the Chillicothe school district has earned the award. “We're certainly excited and proud to receive our fifth distinction in performance award,” May said. He added, “This (award) demonstrates the commitment that our teachers and administrators have to making sure our students are prepared, ready and focused.” Gov. Matt Blunt also offered his congratulations. “Providing a quality education for Missouri students is an important responsibility for local schools. I congratulate these schools that have worked hard to provide a strong education to students and challenge all Missouri schools to strive toward gaining this distinction,” said Gov. Matt Blunt. “Earning Distinction in Performance is a significant accomplishment and a prestigious honor. A school district must be performing at a high level or making steady progress in all areas of academic achievement. This award is a point of pride for students, teachers, administrators and the entire community. I commend all of this year's recipients,” said Commissioner of Education D. Kent King. The Distinction in Performance award is based on the 14 academic performance standards that are now used in the accreditation of K-12 school districts. K-8 districts use a portion of these standards. |
