Hayes Elementary Named High Progress School of Honor

[Betsy Voinovich]

Here is the latest good news from Christine Gordillo, re Hayes Elementary School. Congratulations Hayes community!

Hayes Elementary is one of only 37 schools in the state to be named a High Progress School of Honor by the Ohio Department of Education for its gains in reading and math proficiency among all students during the 2102-2013 school year. Hayes is the only school in Cuyahoga County to have earned this significant award.

Former Hayes Principal Bob Curtin, who moved into a new administrative role this school year, said that Hayes’ success “is due to years of collaboration among staff, central office leadership, students, families, and the community in direct support of all learners.”

To become a High Progress School of Honor a building must first be a Title 1 or Title 1-eligible schools with at least 40 percent of its students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. In addition these schools must rank in the top 10 percent for gains in proficiency, or if high schools, in the top 10 percent in graduation rates. Finally, High Progress Schools of Honor must have an Annual Measurable Objectives grade of C or higher and have met or exceeded Ohio’s value-added measure for the last three years.

As an incentive to help close achievement gaps in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Education developed the Schools of Honor program to identify, recognize and highlight schools that are making substantial progress in ensuring high achievement in reading and math for all students, many from economically disadvantaged homes.

Dr. Richard A. Ross, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state, said in a letter to former Principal Bob Curtin that Hayes is “an outstanding example of what is possible when students, educators, parents and community members work together believing that all students can succeed. “

Christine Gordillo
Communications & PR Specialist
Lakewood City Schools