The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is committed to partnering and supporting the Stephens County School System with improving education, student achievement and building a skilled workforce.
The Committee is Chaired by Greg Roach-North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Currahee Campus Operations Director. Committee members include Sherrie Whiten-School Superintendent and representatives from Toccoa Falls College, Department of Labor, Stephens Education and Literacy Foundation (SELF), Partners for Success, Career Technical Agriculture Education (CTAE), Graduation Coach programs and the Chamber Board of Directors.
The Committee is inviting everyone to attend the upcoming Stephens County School System Annual Report Forum to hear from our School Superintendent on our Schools System’s academic achievements and future initiatives.
The Forum is scheduled for Thursday, November 17th at the North Georgia Technical College Currahee Campus from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Doors open at 10:30am. Call the Chamber to register. Lunch will be served by Cabe Crest Catering and the cost is $10 for pre-registered guests and $12 for day-of registration.
Here are some of the presentation highlights: The Stephens County School System is one of only 25 school systems in Georgia in which all schools and the system met Adequate Yearly Progress goals. The graduation rate for Stephens County students increased to 86.3%, up from 83% the previous year. On the CRCT this year, scores increased in 25 of 30 areas. In every area, Stephens County students outperformed students throughout the state. All six schools were once again named Title I Distinguished Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. 100% of Stephens County’s teachers meet the highly qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind. All schools are accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. SCHS students will move into a new state of the art facility this fall, replacing a building previously occupied in 1970.
Let the Education Committee connect your business with our schools. For more information on how you can become a Partner- in-Education please call the Chamber at 706-886-2132.
CONTACTS
Greg Roach - Education Committee Chair, North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Currahee Campus Operations Director, 706-779-8113
Sherrie Whiten – Stephens County School Superintendent, 706-886-9415
Karen Caudell – Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Education Committee, Partner-In-Education, Pruitt Foundation, 706-827-2110
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