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Cobb County School District Awards & Honors

2010-2011 District State & National Recognition

• 91 percent of Cobb schools made AYP in 2010

• District named to College Board Advanced Placement Achievement List

• ACT scores climbed for 6^th consecutive year (22.2 avg. composite score)

• ITBS scores improved for 3^rd, 5^th and 7^th grades, topped national averages

• 34 Cobb schools honored by Georgia Dept. of Education for gains, high performance on CRCT, and Georgia High School Graduation Test

• Graduation Test scores improved in three of four subject areas

• Improved scores on 5^th, 8^th, and 11^th grade writing tests; top state averages at all levels

• Lassiter High School named 2010 School of Excellence

• 15 seniors earned National Merit and National Achievement scholarships

• Of 141 nationally and four in Georgia, two U.S. Presidential Scholars are from Cobb high schools

• 13 Cobb high schools rank among the nation’s top challenging schools (Washington Post National High School Challenge Index)

• School counseling programs at Campbell High, Hillgrove High, Nickajack Elementary, and Sope Creek Elementary earn prestigious Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation

• Two Cobb seniors scored a perfect 2400 on the SAT

• Mableton Elementary receives 2011 Panasonic National School Change Award

• Christy Garvin, gifted education teacher at Vaughan Elementary is one of  seven national honorees for the 2011 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Educator Achievement Awards! The AIAA presents the award bi-annually to educators who have gone above and beyond to engage students in math and science studies

• Palmer Middle School sixth grader Brynn Cochran won first place in the Georgia Young Authors Writing Competition

• 75 Cobb students were invited to participate in the state Governor’s Honors Program: 40 in Academics, 26 in the Fine Arts and 9 in Career Tech. For four weeks this summer, these students will participate in challenging and enriching educational opportunities on a college campus

• Walton High Academic Bowl team wins state championship, WSB High-Q competition

• Janice Belcher, teacher at Powder Springs Elementary, was selected as 2011 Elementary Science Teacher of Promise by the Georgia Science Teachers Association

• Griffin Middle School was recognized by state Superintendent Dr. John Barge and members of the state board of education as one of Georgia’s 11 state-directed schools that was able to come off the Needs Improvement list.

• Barry Crocker, custodian at Nicholson Elementary, was named top recipient of the 2011 National C.L.E.A.N. Award, a program recognizing the contributions of school custodians to public health

• Atlanta magazine included several Cobb County high schools in its 2011 “Best High Schools” feature, highlighting programs the magazine considers the best in categories such as Math & Science, Sports, and Fine Arts.

• Mabry Middle School earned the 2008-2009 National No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon School Award
• 2009 Presidential Scholar- Andy’ Zhang, senior at Walton High School, has been named one of two in the state of Georgia
• 2009 National Merit Scholars
  • Neha Shingane of Campbell High
  • Emily Sharp of Lassiter High
  • Addison Wright of Lassiter High
  • Melissa Grooms of Walton High
  • Andy Zhang of Walton High
• The top counselor in the United States by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is Julie Hartline of Campbell High School
• Norton Park Elementary Counselors Win Prestigious national RAMP Award (Recognized ASCA Model Program Award) for 2009
• 2009 Georgia STAR Student - Walton High’s Annie Wang by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators /AP US History teacher Jennifer Snoddy selected as her STAR Teacher.
• 2008 Georgia Schools of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education, the most from any single school district in the state.
  • Kemp Elementary
  • Timber Ridge Elementary
  • Dickerson Middle
  • Harrison High
  • Lassiter High
• Campbell High School earned the Governor’s Cup Regional winner for earning the largest improvement in SAT scores.
• Walton High School earned the Governor’s Cup for earning the highest SAT scores over a 3 year period.
• Top 10 in Georgia for the greatest number of students EXCEEDING state standards on the CRCT, the High School Graduation Test & the End of Course Tests
  • Mount Bethel, Timber Ridge, Tritt, and Kemp Elementary Schools
  • Hightower Trail, Dickerson, and Dodgen Middle Schools
  • Pope, Walton, Lassiter, and Harrison High Schools
• Top 10 schools to earn the greatest gains on these standardized tests over the previous year:
  • Green Acres Elementary
  • Brown Elementary
• Top high school principal in the state by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals is Steve Miletto of Osborne High School
• Fran Bollinger, 4th grade teacher at Sedalia Park Elementary, was named Georgia’s Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Educator.
• Georgia PTA Outstanding Principals of the year
  • Dr. Philip Page of Garrett Middle School
  •  Chris Shaw of Lassiter High School
• 2009 Sprayberry High School becomes First Gilder-Lehrman Institute Affiliate School in Georgia
• Pope High School student newspaper receives Highest Rating From Journalism Association
• In 2009 the South Cobb High School marching band was selected to represent Georgia in the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama.
• The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall selected Pebblebrook High School Performing Arts Chamber Choir to participate in its sixth annual National High School Choral Festival
• 2009 state Academic Bowl championship - Walton High School
• 2008 Peachtree Southeastern Regional Award - Kell High School Robotics Team
• Big Shanty Intermediate earned 1st place at the state First Lego League Robotics Competition
• Cobb County School District Special Education recognized as a state leader for outstanding efforts to improve performance of students with disabilities.
• Newsweek Magazines’ List of Best Public High Schools
  •  Walton, Campbell, Lassiter ,  Harrison , Osborne , Pope , Sprayberry and Kell
•  2009 Business Week Magazine’s list of ‘America’s Best High Schools’ selected Wheeler High School for the state of Georgia.
• Hollydale Elementary Teacher, Susan Gregg earned Georgia Reading Association’s Reading Teacher of the Year
•  Campbell High School PTSA earned national Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification.
•  1st place in the state Army JROTC Leadership Academic Bowl.   Osborne’s JROTC Leadership Academic Team
•  Harrison High School marching band, won the Bands of America/Music for All Regional Championship event.
•  Lassiter High School, Walton High School Orchestras selected to perform at 2009 Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Convention
•  Pope High School Band and Percussion Ensemble were selected to perform at the National Concert Band Festival   Athletic Awards
•  2009 Georgia AAAA Swimmer of the Year - Kristine Polley of Sprayberry High School
•  2009 State Champions - Lassiter Girls 5A Swimming and Diving Team
•  2009 State Champions - Wheeler Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team  5th state title
•  2009 State Champions - Walton Girl’s Varsity Tennis Team
•  Wheeler High School baseball coach David McDonald   elected to the National High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
•  Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year from  Blackwell Elementary, Stephanye Peek
•  Georgia Secondary Health Education Teacher of the Year is  Lyn Savu from Pine Mountain Middle School.
•  Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year is  Kristen Cross from Sprayberry High School
•  Salice Russom of Ford Elementary was also recognized as state winner for coordinating the most successful Jump Rope for Heart campaign

● Tritt Elementary School named 2006 Georgia School of Excellence for Congressional District 6. One of only 20 schools statewide to receive the honor, the program distinguishes schools who have displayed the highest levels and greatest gains in student achievement.

● 2005 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (15th consecutive award for the District)

● 2005 Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials (22nd award for the District)

● 2005 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (25th award for the District)

● 2005 & 2006 Gold Awards of Excellence – Georgia School Public Relations Association Publications, Photography and Electronic Media Awards

● 27 Cobb schools won 2005 Single Statewide Accountability System awards from the Governor's Office and the Georgia Department of Education. These awards stem from Georgia's statewide efforts to go beyond the requirements of "No Child Left Behind" by pursuing a higher standard of excellence in student achievement. Schools are recognized for having the Greatest Gains in percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards, and for having 95 percent or more students reaching these marks.

 In the "Greatest Gains" category, Daniell Middle School received the Gold award for progress in student achievement.

 26 schools from all three levels were included on the SSAS "Highest Percentage" award list. These include Addison, Bullard, Davis, Due West, East Side, Ford, Garrison Mill, Kemp, Mt. Bethel, Mountain View, Murdock, Rocky Mount, Shallowford Falls, Sope Creek, Still, Timber Ridge, Tritt and Vaughan Elementary Schools; Dickerson, Dodgen, Hightower Trail and Mabry Middle Schools; and Harrison, Lassiter, and Pope High Schools.

● The AVID Center granted national certification to Griffin and Lindley middle schools and Campbell, Kell, North Cobb, Osborne, South Cobb and Sprayberry high schools in Winter 2006. AVID (which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program that encourages 5th through 12th graders to enroll in advanced content courses, better preparing them for higher education. While students are being challenged, they are also supported by an academic elective course that provides further guidance from an AVID-certified educator. The goal is to open more doors to college for more Cobb students.

● Wheeler High School’s media program was named 2005 Exemplary High School Library Media Program by the Georgia Department of Education. The state bestows this title on one media center at each academic level, recognizing progressive efforts in delivery of media services to students and faculty.

● 2005 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, National Purchasing Institute and the National Association of Educational Buyers

● 2004-2005 Super System for Quality Schools, from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

● Donna Duke of Campbell High School was named 2004 K-12 Health Educator of the Year by the Georgia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

● 2004 District Accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

● 2004 Pareto Award of Excellence in Public Procurement, from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing