| Shining Stars |
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Paula Beckett, a third grade teacher, was selected as the school’s Teacher of the Year for 2006-07 ... and as the school's Reading Teacher of the Year. In addition, she achieved mastery classroom status for teaching Accelerated Math. |
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Melinda McMullen was named the school's Rookie Teacher of the Year. |
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42 percent of licensed teachers have Master’s Degrees. |
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All special education teachers are "highly qualified," according to No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards. |
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All teacher assistants are "highly qualified" under (NCLB) standards. |
| Student Awards |
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Principal's Award and A/B Honor Roll |
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Most Improved Student |
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Presidential Academic Fitness Award |
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Ruritan Club Academic Award |
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Presidential Physical Fitness Awards |
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Young Writers contest |
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Elementary Art contest |
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Perfect Attendance |
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2007 Test Scores
The Virginia Standards of Learning
(SOLs) are a framework of basic skills students in each grade
level should learn in English, math, science, social studies,
and technology.
The SOL tests are given each
spring to measure students' success in meeting these state
standards. The 2007 benchmark for elementary grades is a 75% pass rate in English, 70% in math, 70% in science and 70% in history.
2007 SOL
Scores: |
English |
86 |
Math |
86 |
Science |
72 |
| History |
70 |
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Outreach Efforts
The school participates in the division’s Partners-in-Education program with the following organizations: |
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The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology |
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Little Mount Zion Baptist Church |
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Suffolk Sheriff’s Department |
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Providence United Methodist Church |
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King’s Fork Woman’s Club |
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Chick-fil-A |
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Impact Suffolk |
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Somerton Friends Church |
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Mike Duman Auto |
Extracurriculars
Mount Zion Elementary students can
participate in these activities to enrich their academic
and leadership skills: |
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Just Say No
Club |
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Student Government Association |
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Annual Music Production |
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CHROME Club |
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