Statewide honors go to 17 Sacramento County schools
Seventeen elementary schools in Sacramento County have been named 2010 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education.
In all, 484 public schools were selected for the honor, which recognizes academic excellence and narrowing the achievement gap. Five schools in San Juan Unified were selected, four in Sacramento City Unified and three in Elk Grove Unified.
"These schools have persevered despite state budget cutbacks that have cut deeply into the budgets of local districts," said Jack O'Connell, state superintendent of Public Instruction. "I encourage educators throughout our state to review the signature practices that Distinguished Schools are using to improve student achievement."
A full list of schools, including those in Placer and El Dorado counties, can be found online.
Following is a full list of Sacramento County elementary schools, listed by district and school:
• Center Joint Unified - Oak Hill Elementary
• Elk Grove Unified - Carroll Elementary
• Elk Grove Unified - Elitha Donner Elementary
• Elk Grove Unified - Elliott Ranch Elementary
• Folsom-Cordova - Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
• Galt Joint Union - Lake Canyon Elementary
• Natomas Unified - Witter Ranch Elementary
• River Delta Joint Unified - Bates Elementary
• Sacramento City Unified - Aspire Capitol Heights Academy
• Sacramento City Unified - David Lubin Elementary
• Sacramento City Unified - Matsuyama Elementary
• Sacramento City Unified - St. HOPE Public School 7
• San Juan Unified - Cameron Ranch Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Carriage Drive Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Del Paso Manor Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Grand Oaks Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Green Oaks Fundamental
In all, 484 public schools were selected for the honor, which recognizes academic excellence and narrowing the achievement gap. Five schools in San Juan Unified were selected, four in Sacramento City Unified and three in Elk Grove Unified.
"These schools have persevered despite state budget cutbacks that have cut deeply into the budgets of local districts," said Jack O'Connell, state superintendent of Public Instruction. "I encourage educators throughout our state to review the signature practices that Distinguished Schools are using to improve student achievement."
A full list of schools, including those in Placer and El Dorado counties, can be found online.
Following is a full list of Sacramento County elementary schools, listed by district and school:
• Center Joint Unified - Oak Hill Elementary
• Elk Grove Unified - Carroll Elementary
• Elk Grove Unified - Elitha Donner Elementary
• Elk Grove Unified - Elliott Ranch Elementary
• Folsom-Cordova - Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
• Galt Joint Union - Lake Canyon Elementary
• Natomas Unified - Witter Ranch Elementary
• River Delta Joint Unified - Bates Elementary
• Sacramento City Unified - Aspire Capitol Heights Academy
• Sacramento City Unified - David Lubin Elementary
• Sacramento City Unified - Matsuyama Elementary
• Sacramento City Unified - St. HOPE Public School 7
• San Juan Unified - Cameron Ranch Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Carriage Drive Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Del Paso Manor Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Grand Oaks Elementary
• San Juan Unified - Green Oaks Fundamental
