The West Irondequoit School District's Iroquois Middle School was recognized today (Sept. 7) as a Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
While 269 schools were recognized nationwide, Iroquois was one of only two schools in Monroe County to earn the distinction. The other was Barker Road Middle School in Pittsford.
Iroquois School was recognized in the Exemplary High Performing category, “in which schools are recognized among their state’s highest performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally-normed tests.”
Schools must be invited to apply for the award, and the application includes five years of assessment data and 12 narrative responses concerning curriculum, instructional methods, professional development, leadership, and community involvement.
Principal Chuck Miller, with the assistance of faculty and central office staff, completed the process this past winter.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the outstanding work done by our faculty and staff every day on behalf of students," Miller said. "This is an honor for a great school community. While the award is bestowed on one building, it recognizes the great work done for all children across this district, kindergarten through high school."
"Their work reflects the conviction that every child has promise and that education is the surest pathway to a strong, secure future," said Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, in a press release issued today. "How well that thought reflects our own deep belief that ‘each child belongs to all of us.’”
The West Irondequoit School District's Iroquois Middle School was recognized today (Sept. 7) as a Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
While 269 schools were recognized nationwide, Iroquois was one of only two schools in Monroe County to earn the distinction. The other was Barker Road Middle School in Pittsford.
Iroquois School was recognized in the Exemplary High Performing category, “in which schools are recognized among their state’s highest performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally-normed tests.”
Schools must be invited to apply for the award, and the application includes five years of assessment data and 12 narrative responses concerning curriculum, instructional methods, professional development, leadership, and community involvement.
Principal Chuck Miller, with the assistance of faculty and central office staff, completed the process this past winter.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the outstanding work done by our faculty and staff every day on behalf of students," Miller said. "This is an honor for a great school community. While the award is bestowed on one building, it recognizes the great work done for all children across this district, kindergarten through high school."
"Their work reflects the conviction that every child has promise and that education is the surest pathway to a strong, secure future," said Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, in a press release issued today. "How well that thought reflects our own deep belief that ‘each child belongs to all of us.’”
