Marquez wins California Distinguished Schools Award!!!
March 27, 2008 by peter
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The California Department of Education announced that Marquez Charter School is a winner of the 2008 California Distinguished School Award. School Principal Phillip Hollis said “This is a great day for all of the students, teachers, parents and staff of this remarkable school. It is a real validation for all of the tremendous effort that everyone puts into making this school a great educational experience, everyday”.
About the Award
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a rigorous selection process. Eligibility is based on federal and state criteria including the No Child Left Behind program, Academic Performance Index (API), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
The program was established in 1985 and alternates each year between elementary (even years) and secondary (odd years) schools. The award is valid for four years.
