State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today announced that 200 California schools have been selected for the 2008-09 Title I Academic Achievement Award. They represent 88 school districts in 27 counties. The list of winners is attached.

Jefferson Elementary School is among the top Title I schools in the state.

"These schools deserve high praise for improving student achievement," said O'Connell. “They have addressed barriers to student success and were able to create a school environment conducive to learning. I congratulate the teachers, staff, paraprofessionals, parents, and students who all worked hard this past year to improve. I hold these schools up as models for their success in ensuring that all students without regard to race, economic status, or physical or mental challenges are given the kind of education that allows them to achieve to their fullest potential."

To meet the criteria for this distinction, the school must demonstrate that all students are making significant progress toward proficiency on California's academic content standards. Additionally, the school's socioeconomically disadvantaged students must have doubled the achievement targets set for them for two consecutive years.

We are extremely proud of our students, teachers and community. We take great pride in the tradition of excellence that Jefferson has enjoyed though the hard work and cooperation between students, parents, teachers and administrators.  Feel free to call us at 327-7000 or e-mail Jeff Tiftick, Principal jefftiftick@cusd.com or Dr. Stacy Nicol;PhD, Guidance Instructional Specialist at stacynicol@cusd.com.
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