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NEWS RELEASE
FROM DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM


DISTRICT 1 SCHOOLS RECEIVE
PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

 

November 28, 2001
For Immediate Release
Contact: Suzanne Matthews
305-995-2784
Fax: 305-995-2722

On Nov. 19, Dr. Robert B. Ingram congratulated 25 schools within his district that earned the distinction of having the highest number of schools to show improvement on the state's Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

In celebrating the achievement, Dr. lngram noted, "In reshaping our schools to be successful, our teachers and administrators became inspirational leaders motivating our students to a higher level of achievement."

Brentwood Elementary*
Bunche Park Elementary
Carol City Elementary
Fulford Elementary
Golden Glades Elementary
Gratigny Elementary
Linda Lentin Elementary
Miami Gardens Elementary*
Miami Park Elementary
Myrtle Grove Elementary*
North County Elementary
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Oak Grove Elementary
Parkway Elementary
Scott Lake Elementary*
Skyway Elementary*
Westview Elementary
Charles D. Wyche, Jr. Elementary
Nathan B. Young Elementary*
Carol City Middle
Miami Shores/Barry Univ. C.L.C. Charter
Miami Carol City Senior
Miami Central Senior
Miami Norland Senior
William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior

Schools with a star (*) are past recipients of the "Dr. Bob Read to Lead" scholarship, designed to encourage students to increase their reading by having them read at least 10 books during the school year. Scholarship winners receive a two-day tour of historical St. Augustine and Universal Studios, Orlando.

For more information, contact Dr. Ingram's Office at 305-995-1334.


To contact Dr. Ingram, please call 305-995-1340 or e-mail ringram@dadeschools.net