On February 5, 2015, the State Board of Education released the annual School Report Cards. School Report Cards have been provided for parents and communities since 2002. Report Card data is available for each school, for each school district, and for the state’s education system as a whole. For the first time, schools will be assigned a letter grade A-F to reflect overall student academic achievement and growth in the school. The letter grades are based on student proficiency (80%) and academic growth (20%). Schools will send home Report Card Snapshot letters between February 5-27, 2015.
Day: February 9, 2015
Golden LEAF commits $50 Million to entice automobile manufacturer to NC
The Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors announced that it has reserved $50 million to provide support for the location of an automobile manufacturing facility within the borders of North Carolina. “The state is readying itself to win and host thi…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce confident about county schools
On February 5, 2015, the North Carolina State Board of Education released School Report Card information for the 2013-2014 school year. The Chatham Chamber of Commerce has submitted a letter of concern to the legislative delegation of Chatham County. The letter highlights the Chamber’s confidence in the Chatham County School District. Furthermore, the Chamber requests that the release of School Report Card letter grades be delayed until a formula is created that provides an accurate reflection of student growth and achievement
Chatham County Schools wants to hear from you
Heard about Chatham County Schools’ annual budget survey? Want to help shape the district’s funding priorities and the future of our schools? Now’s your chance to make a difference! We’re asking all our parents, employees and community members to share their views on our district and school-based programs and services in our Budget Priorities Survey. We expect we will once again be asked to do more with less, so your input is critical as we make tough decisions that will impact every student. All responses will be confidential.