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THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: President Rawlings-Blake
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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Baltimore City Congratulates George Washington Elementary School #022 - National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
FOR the purpose of recognizing the accomplishments of the hardworking students, the devoted parents, the dedicated teachers, and the committed Principal and administrative staff of George Washington Elementary School in being named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, applauding the academic perseverance that led to School #022 becoming 1 of only 6 schools in Maryland to be elevated to this status, encouraging them to keep up the good work, and exhorting schools throughout Baltimore City to follow George Washington Elementary School's example of excellence.
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According to the press release from the office of the CEO of Baltimore City Public School System, George Washington Elementary School is a Title 1 school offering a pre-kindergarten through grade 5 education to 219 students. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced meals is 89.6%, and 14.7% of the school's population receives special education services. The school is located in South Baltimore in an area referred to as Washington Village/Pig Town.
The 2006 Maryland School Assessment data shows that 90% of all students scored at the proficient/advanced level in reading and that 92 % of all students scored at the proficient/advanced level in mathematics. On the Stanford 10, students in grades 1 and 2 scored above the national percentile in total reading and total mathematics. The students in grade 1 scored at the 81st percentile in total reading and at the 88th percentile in total math. In grade 2, the students scored at the 87th percentile in total reading and the 93rd percentile in total math.
The No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are either academically superior or demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement to high levels and are based on 1 of 2 criteria. Public schools must either have students who, regardless of background, achieve in the top 10% of their state on state tests or at least 40% of the school's students from disadvantaged backgrounds dramatically improve student performance to high levels on state tests.
Baltimore City is the proud home to 6 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and,
with the addition of George Washington Elementary, 3 of these now hold the distinction of National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Baltimore City schools designated Maryland and/or National Schools of Excellence are:
• Baltimore City College #480
• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute #403
• Bentalou Elementary #150
• Patapsco Elementary #163
• Roland Park Elementary #233.
Baltimore City celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of the students in these award schools and applauds the efforts of all students throughout the Baltimore Public School System as they strive to excel in their academic endeavors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That this Body recognizes the accomplishments of the hardworking students, the devoted parents, the dedicated teachers, and the committed Principal and administrative staff of George Washington Elementary School in being named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, applauds the academic perseverance that led to School #022 becoming 1 of only 6 schools in Maryland to be elevated to this status, encourages them to keep up the good work, and exhorts schools throughout Baltimore City to follow George Washington Elementary School's example of excellence.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Mayor, the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, the Principal, Administration, Students, and PTA of George Washington Elementary School #022, and the Mayor's Legislative Liaison to the City Council.
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