Excellence in education is the keystone of the Cobb County School District. From our educators and parents to our administrators and other community members, together we strive to achieve the best for our students.

With more than 102,000 students and 106 school facilities, the Cobb County School District has an enormous responsibility to its students and to Cobb County. This annual report details the success of the collaborative efforts for achievement in the Cobb County School District during the past year and our plans for the future.

2004 has been a year filled with progress, one in which our schools and educators have been recognized at the state and national levels for helping change the lives of children. We are also constantly looking ahead to discover new means of reaching students and equipping our teachers to do so, with ideas such as our Power to Learn technology initiative.

Our area assistant superintendents continue to provide administrative leadership to our principals and schools. For the past two school years, the six area assistant superintendents have each overseen at least two high schools, as well as the elementary and middle schools that feed into those high schools. A special section in this report details the highlights for each area in the District..

Well-known for its students’ academic success, the District continues to strive for a well-rounded Curriculum & Instruction program, as well as a solid testing system. The quality of our academic program continues to attract newcomers to Cobb County, as well as experienced and accomplished teachers and administrators.

Excellence in education includes extra-curricular achievements as well. Our extra-curricular activities support the interests of our students. From musical or dramatical ambitions to sports, the District features award-winning teams, bands, groups and clubs. We can be proud of these extra-curricular achievements as they showcase the incredible talents of our student body.

The Cobb County School District is an exciting place to be, where students, parents, teachers, staff and community members work together to achieve excellence in education. The pursuit of excellence is a journey, not a destination, and we are dedicated to providing the best education possible for all students. We thank you for your continued commitment to this goal. Together, we can achieve excellence.

Joseph J. Redden
Superintendent