Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:
Johnson Elementary School (JES) and Model Elementary School (MES) have been recognized as 2024 winners in the Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) Award by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA)—a testament to the school’s commitment to academic excellence and student growth.
JES earned two significant distinctions:
- Silver Award in Greatest Gains: Recognizing schools with significant improvement in student achievement over the last three years, as measured by the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
- Bronze Award in Highest Performing: Honoring schools that consistently exhibit high academic performance.
MES earned one significant distinction:
- Bronze Award in Greatest Gains: Recognizing schools with significant improvement in student achievement over the last three years, as measured by the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
“Our teachers and staff foster a supportive learning environment where we want students to feel valued and motivated to excel,” said JES Principal, April Cummings. “Our collaboration with parents and stakeholders enhances the learning experience for our students. The growth of our students is a collaborative effort, where everyone at JES is invested in success. We are honored by these recognitions and proud to be a part of Floyd County Schools.”
“Model Elementary School is proud to have been awarded the Bronze Award for Greatest Gains from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement,” said Miranda Pryor, MES principal. “ This recognition highlights the significant achievement and growth our students have demonstrated academically as they consistently pursue knowledge and personal development. Our dedicated teachers and staff have put in tremendous effort to emphasize academic success and nurture a passion for learning among our students. We remain devoted to maintaining high standards of academic excellence and are thrilled to receive this acknowledgment of the efforts of our students and staff.”
The SSAS Awards are part of GOSA’s effort to celebrate schools making strides in student progress and performance. Schools receiving these awards are among the highest-achieving and fastest-improving in Georgia. More information can be found here.
*The information for JES was initially released last Thursday, but we were informed on Friday that the list had been updated and would be re-released this week. The current release reflects these updates, which include MES*
