Milton High School is the only high school in Georgia to receive the prestigious No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon Schools distinction for 2008, the U.S. Department of Education announced Sept. 9.
Previously called the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the program was reorganized by the U.S. Department of Education to recognize public and private K-12 schools that are academically superior in their states coupled with significant gains in student achievement.
Schools must demonstrate dramatic improvement in a school environment with significant populations of students from disadvantaged backgrounds or score in the top 10 percent on state assessments. Milton is recognized for its high achievement on assessments.
Principal Ron Tesch credits Milton’s quality of teachers and the school’s culture for academic excellence as keys to its success. “To steal from the real estate motto, ‘location, location, location’ – at Milton, it’s ‘academics, academics, academics,’ Tesch says. “We have such wonderful teachers – truly, the finest in the nation – who really look for ways to unlock students’ potential. They do whatever it takes to help students succeed.”
Tesch also acknowledges the community’s support of the school. “The Milton community really values education, high standards and rigor. When we announced the award, everyone was jubilant. You could feel the pride throughout the school. Our teachers and students know the significance of this kind of award and what it means. Parents are stopping me in the hall to say how proud they are and what it means to the community.”
Tesch and assistant principal Cliff Jones will attend a special awards ceremony Oct. 20-21 in Washington, D.C. to accept the award.
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