WCBOE Meeting Change
The regularly scheduled monthly Board of Education meeting will now be held on the second Thursday of the month. The time will remain the same at 7:00 p.m.

Worth County Schools Partner with the Census Bureau
As a partner for the 2010 Census, Worth County Schools will assist the Census Bureau in building awareness of the importance of having an accurate count of residence in our community. All U.S. residents must be counted. Census Day is April 1, 2010. For more information on the 2010 Census, visit the census government website at http://2010.census.gov/2010census/.

Title I ARRA Request for Waivers
Worth County Schools Title I ARRA request for waivers can be viewed by clicking here.

AYP Achieved by all Worth County School System Schools
For the first time since the inception of No Child Left Behind’s (2002) mandate that schools show Adequate Yearly Progress toward statewide objectives, all schools in the Worth County School System (WCSS) have met that goal. In addition, the system, as a whole, met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for 2009. Read full announcement.

Pay On-Line for School Meals
You can now pay for your students' meals online from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is go to www.paypams.com and register. You will be able to check your students' balance and receive an email when an account has a low balance. For further information please see brochure.

Worth the Read
A welcome addition to the Worth County Schools web page is a monthly news letter titled Worth the Read. 
The January issue is now available. Your input is greatly appreciated.  If there are items you would like to see in future issues, please contact Heather Faircloth at 229-776-8600 or by e-mail at hfaircloth@worth.k12.ga.us. 

Georgia's Graduation Requirements
The state sets the minimum requirements for graduation. Local systems can add requirements above and beyond the state requirements. Under the new requirements, all students must have 23 credits to receive a diploma, which include:
- Four (4) credits in Mathematics
- Four (4) credits in English/Language Arts
- Four (4) credits in Science
- Three (3) credits in Social Studies
- One (1) credit in Health/Physical Education
- Three (3) credits in Foreign Language** and/or Fine Arts and/or Career/Technical/Agricultural Education***.
- Four (4) electives

Be in Accordance with Georgia Law
OCGA 20-2-1180: Loitering in a School Safety Zone. This statute requires visitors of an elementary or secondary school to check in at the designated location and give the reason for their visit.
To read more about school safety laws click here. Information provided by OHS-GEMA School Safety Unit.

Vision Statement
•Our vision for Worth County Schools is for our graduation rate to reach 80% or above, and for students to meet or exceed state and federal accountability measures.
•We will achieve this vision by providing high expectations, a relevant and rigorous curriculum, data driven standards-based instructional practices, appropriate interventions, and celebrations of success as we move forward.
•As a result of our success we will attract and retain high quality teachers and increase community economic stability. Our graduates will be prepared to continue post-secondary options and pursue a successful livelihood.

Worth County Beliefs
•Education is a shared responsibility of the student, home, school and community.
•Schools should maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
•Schools should provide a rigorous and relevant curriculum.
•All students should meet or exceed educational standards, reaching his/her potential.
•Instructional decisions should be driven by accurate and relevant data.
•All students are unique learners and should be provided differentiated instruction.
•Students should be prepared for the future workforce through technology enhanced learning.
•Students engaged in school activities perform better.
•Schools should promote sound character in all students.
•The system should employ and retain highly qualified personnel.
•All personnel should demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
•Prompt and regular attendance by students, teachers and staff leads to improved performance.
•Effective and open communication is essential for the achievement of educational goals.

"No Child Left Behind"
In compliance with the requirements of the "No Child Left Behind" statute, the Worth County School District
informs parents that they may request information about the professional qualifications of your student's teacher(s).
The following information may be requested:

• whether the teacher has met the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for certification
  for the grade level and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

• whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which Georgia qualifications
  or certification criteria have been waived;

• the college major and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher;

• whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.

If you wish to request information concerning your child's teachers' qualifications, please contact the Worth County Schools personnel director at 229-776-8600.

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