Chesterfield semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program are Lloyd C. Bird High student Ryan Ball, Clover Hill High student Larson Lasek, Midlothian High students Alan Hauser and Bryan Kauder, Monacan High student James McLees and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School students Susan Ballentine, Stephanie Humphrey, Jacob May, Elizabeth Pickering and Elissa Trieu.
This program, conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corp., annually recognizes as semifinalists about 16,000 academically talented high school seniors across the country. Later in the school year, about 90 percent of the semifinalists will advance to become finalists and about half of the finalists will earn scholarships.
December 18, 2009
December 17, 2009
Chesterfield employees show compassion during tough times
Late last month, the school division wrapped up its 2009-10 United Way employee campaign drive. I’m happy to report that despite the tough economic times in which we currently find ourselves, our employees continue to demonstrate their compassion and desire to assist those less fortunate that others.
Employees pledged more than $231,000 during this year’s campaign. That was nearly 10 percent more than the school division’s goal of $212,000. In a time where other local government/schools campaigns are struggling to meet their goals, I am proud of our employees’ continued desire to give back to the community.
In addition, more than half of our buildings reached 100 percent of their building-level goals. Of this group, Harrowgate Elementary, Perrymont Middle, Community High School and the Chesterfield Technical Center contributed 200 percent of the goal set for the school.
The school division reached an all-time best when 85 employees pledge to give more than $500 to the United Way campaign. Of this group, 14 reached the United Way’s Capital Society, which denotes a gift of $1,000-$4,999.
Employees pledged more than $231,000 during this year’s campaign. That was nearly 10 percent more than the school division’s goal of $212,000. In a time where other local government/schools campaigns are struggling to meet their goals, I am proud of our employees’ continued desire to give back to the community.
In addition, more than half of our buildings reached 100 percent of their building-level goals. Of this group, Harrowgate Elementary, Perrymont Middle, Community High School and the Chesterfield Technical Center contributed 200 percent of the goal set for the school.
The school division reached an all-time best when 85 employees pledge to give more than $500 to the United Way campaign. Of this group, 14 reached the United Way’s Capital Society, which denotes a gift of $1,000-$4,999.
December 14, 2009
More Chesterfield students are graduating in four years
The on-time graduation rate for Chesterfield County Public Schools improved to 85.9 percent in 2009, up from 84.7 percent the previous year, according to figures released recently by the Virginia Department of Education.
Chesterfield students continued to outperform their peers across Virginia; Virginia’s on-time graduation rate is 83.2 percent in 2009 and was 82.2 percent in 2008. For every subset of students who entered ninth grade in the fall of 2005, Chesterfield’s on-time graduation rate improved.
Students graduating on time is a key measure of success in Chesterfield County Public Schools’ Design for Excellence strategic plan, which includes strategies for increasing the percentage of students who graduate in four years with a standard or advanced diploma.
I would caution those listening against misinterpreting this data. Thousands of students who entered ninth grade in 2005 remain in school and continue to work toward finishing their graduation requirements. The dropout rate is not the inverse of the on-time graduation rate.
Chesterfield students continued to outperform their peers across Virginia; Virginia’s on-time graduation rate is 83.2 percent in 2009 and was 82.2 percent in 2008. For every subset of students who entered ninth grade in the fall of 2005, Chesterfield’s on-time graduation rate improved.
Students graduating on time is a key measure of success in Chesterfield County Public Schools’ Design for Excellence strategic plan, which includes strategies for increasing the percentage of students who graduate in four years with a standard or advanced diploma.
I would caution those listening against misinterpreting this data. Thousands of students who entered ninth grade in 2005 remain in school and continue to work toward finishing their graduation requirements. The dropout rate is not the inverse of the on-time graduation rate.
December 9, 2009
Inclusive Schools Week
This week, Chesterfield County Public Schools joins school divisions across the country in celebration of Inclusive Schools Week.
The theme this year is Inclusive Technologies, which is in line with our school division’s focus on utilizing technology to enhance 21st century learning skills. Our employees and our schools continue to work diligently to foster an inclusive culture where all students, reflecting our rich diversity, are provided opportunities to learn 21st century skills and build relationships for a lifetime.
At the first Board meeting in January, members of our Exceptional Education team will be present to provide a look back at some of the activities that are scheduled to occur in our schools this week to celebrate inclusion.
The theme this year is Inclusive Technologies, which is in line with our school division’s focus on utilizing technology to enhance 21st century learning skills. Our employees and our schools continue to work diligently to foster an inclusive culture where all students, reflecting our rich diversity, are provided opportunities to learn 21st century skills and build relationships for a lifetime.
At the first Board meeting in January, members of our Exceptional Education team will be present to provide a look back at some of the activities that are scheduled to occur in our schools this week to celebrate inclusion.
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