Cridersville Named School of Promise Again!
Ohio Department of Education News Release October 5, 2007
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Information from 2004-2005 Award
From The Lima News 10/12/2005:
Two area schools
recognized as ‘schools of promise’
By BOB BLAKE
CRIDERSVILLE — A pair of northwestern Ohio schools has been
named schools of promise, the Ohio Department of Education announced Tuesday.
Cridersville Elementary in northern Auglaize County and Leipsic Elementary in
Putnam County were named as two of 113 districts across the state to receive the
designation.
The schools of promise program recognizes schools across the state that are
demonstrating high achievement in reading and mathematics for all groups of
pupils, despite having 40 percent or more of the school’s pupils come from
low-income backgrounds. The pupils at the schools met or exceeded the state
standard of 75 percent passage in reading or mathematics, or both.
“We’re all very excited about it. I think it validates what we’ve been trying
to do,” David Tester, principal at Cridersville Elementary, said. “We’ve always
felt like we’ve had a great school. Our kids do take pride in their performance
and I think it shows in recognitions like this.”
It is the first year both schools have been recognized as part of the
program. Cridersville was rewarded for its performance in reading, while Leipsic
was recognized for its performance in reading and math.
“I think it’s great. I think it’s wonderful for the students and the staff
and the parents and the volunteers,” Leipsic Elementary Principal Fred Bryan
said. “Everyone working together pays off. It’s an everybody effort.”
Eighty-two schools met the criteria in reading, 10 in mathematics and Leipsic
was one of 21 schools that met the standard in both subjects.
“Our Schools of Promise prove that students can meet and exceed high
standards and expectations, no matter where they live or how wealthy their
families are,” state Superintendent Susan Tave Zelman said. “Good teaching,
committed leadership and a positive school culture can help all students
succeed.”
Focusing on positive experiences, having pride in performance and
concentrating on problem-solving are among the chief themes pupils in
Cridersville are using this year, Tester said. The recognition will become part
of the teaching and learning this year, he said.
“It’s going to make everyone feel good. This is something we will talk to our
students about,” Tester said. “We’ll explain to them that through our staff
efforts, their efforts, their parents’ efforts and our volunteers efforts we are
being recognized as an excellent school in the state of Ohio. When you work
hard, do your best and stay positive people will take notice.”