What is the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act?
Earlier this week, Lumpkin County Schools was notified that the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) published their list of schools eligible for the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act. The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, enacted in 2024, aims to provide eligible families with an opportunity to pursue alternative educational programs through nonpublic schooling, including private schooling.
How does a school end up on the list?
For a school to be on the list, they must be in the bottom quartile of schools based on their average performance over the prior two years on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). Note that eligibility is not based on current year data.
What is CCRPI?
CCRPI is a tool used by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to measure how well schools, districts, and the state are preparing students for college and careers. CCRPI measures how well schools are performing in four main areas: content mastery, progress, closing gaps, and readiness.
Are any LCSS schools on the eligibility list?
Yes, Lumpkin County Middle School is on the list of eligible schools for the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act.
What is LCMS doing this year to get off the list in the future?
Lumpkin County Middle School has implemented a number of school-wide initiatives to address students’ performance on Georgia Milestones and the school’s CCRPI scores. Those initiatives include the following:
School Improvement Plan with goals based on engagement, rigor and student leadership;
Collaborative professional learning communities with teachers working together to plan appropriate instruction for all learners;
STAR testing in ELA and Math to identify individual student gaps;
Vocabulary training for 45 minutes every week in ELA classes;
Increased professional development for all teachers;
Varsity Tutors for students who need extra help;
Intensive interventions for students falling behind; and
Continued partnership with families to focus on student growth
Statement from Superintendent Sharon Head
“While we are disappointed that one of our schools made the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act list, we remain steadfast in our promise to offer a first-class education to our students in grades PreK-12. Our middle school has implemented numerous programs and initiatives, and we are already seeing significant progress in improving student academic achievement. We also know that it takes a #TR1BE to educate a child, and we appreciate the continued support of our families and our community. We are stronger together!”
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