“STAR” School Award  

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Selection Criteria

All numerical information used for selection of Star School of the Year is taken from the CATEMA system.  The CATEMA system has been in effect for 5 years.  Information for the current school years is tabulated from information entered before February 1, 2006 .

One (1) school is selected from three (3) categories.

Large schools (over 700 students) -  Medium ( 699-250) – Small ( below 250)

There are twenty-two (22) different Golden Crescent High Schools and HS campuses eligible for the award.

Increase in the number of TP course offered and student enrollment in Tech-Prep classes.

Number of new programs taught during the last 3 school years.

Timely entry of students into the CATEMA system.
All classes/students entered and verified before Nov. 15^th.

Timely completion of Student Competency Forms (approval process)

Number of classes taught during the last 3 school years.

Variety/different TP classes taught during the last 3 school years.  

Increase in the number of PEIMS code 2's and 3's over the last 3 school years.

Information shared during school visits.
All teachers on CATEMA with correct information (emails), staff on CATEMA.
Plans to add new courses.

Attendance at TP Conferences, Programs, and training
Annual Tech-Prep conference, Chad Foster Day, Articulation meetings, etc.

Number of students taught.