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About Us:
The
Russell County School District is a rural, progressive school district
characterized by great positive change since 1994. Concern for
youngsters is paramount in our district serving 3,740 students. Academic
achievement is a priority as is the commitment to educate all the
students of Russell County. Students have shown academic gains each
year, and school year 2004 test scores are at a historic high.
Academic achievement and meeting the individualized needs of students is
central to the mission of the school district. All schools within the
Russell County School District are accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools and six of the seven schools are
Alabama Reading Initiative Literacy Demonstration Sites. The Russell
County School District also is a recent recipient of funding from the
Alabama Reading First Initiative targeted to improve reading performance
in Kindergarten through third grade. According to a functional
illiteracy assessment in 2000, over 30% of Russell County’s population
was determined to be functionally illiterate. This places a priority on
the district to emphasize proficiency in the areas of reading and
writing.
Pride
best describes how Russell County residents view their schools. That
pride is visible in the system’s commitment to making a broad spectrum
of educational opportunities available for Russell County students of
all ages. Russell County High School offers a full range of advanced
courses as well as an outstanding JROTC program and a large menu of
career-technical offerings including a recognized state-of-the-art
culinary arts program.
The
Russell County School District, despite socioeconomic barriers,
continues to improve academically. The strength lies within the positive
and progressive attitudes of the administration, faculty and staff
within the district and their determination to make a difference in the
lives of children.
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