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To receive the President's Award for Educational Excellence, students must be enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school, they must meet a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5. They must reach certain levels on state tests, or receive a recommendation from a teacher, as well as a strong production of academic excellence.
The Texas Boys Choir (a choir program founded in 1946; separate entity from the school) [12] The Singing Girls of Texas (a girls choir program consisting of 9-12th graders) [13] The Academy Men's Ensemble (a boys choir program consisting of 9-12th graders) The Children's Choir of Texas (an elementary choir consisting of 5-6th graders)
Under the education reform movement started in the early 1990s by many state legislatures and the federal government, about two-thirds of the nation's public high school students are required to pass a graduation exam, usually at the 10th and higher grade levels, though no new states had adopted a new requirement in 2006. [19]
Daniel Gutierrez, hired by Nixa Public Schools in 2018, has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. Nixa High choir director 'Mr. G' up for 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator award
A 1981 study at Mission Vejo High School proved that music students had a higher GPA than students who did not participate in music (3.59 vs. 2.91). There have been studies done verifying music as an enrichment activity that causes an increase in self-confidence, discipline, and social cohesion, as well as academic benefits.
Sep. 13—Students at Muskogee's 6th and 7th Grade Academy begin the school year with new classroom technology, plus a focus on improved reading and perfect attendance. The former Ben Franklin ...
In 2006, after the success of their swimming team, the school administration created an official mascot for sporting competitions. In a school-wide vote, the mascot "Titan" was chosen. Each grade is still represented by a color: 6th grade — light green; 7th grade — light blue; 8th grade — orange; 9th grade — purple; 10th grade — green
Kenwood Academy is rated a 7 out of 10 by GreatSchools.org, a national school quality information site. [5] GreatSchools’ Summary Rating is based on four of the school’s themed ratings: the Test Score Rating, Student or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, and Equity Rating and flags for discipline and attendance disparities at a school.