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Russell County Schools
Mission:
The mission of the Russell County School District shall be to provide a solid educational foundation, as well as positive learning experiences that enhance, broaden, and advance the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical abilities of each individual to become a contributing and productive member of society.
History:
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 3,698 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 2005 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.
The mission of the Russell County School District shall be to provide a solid educational foundation, as well as positive learning experiences that enhance, broaden, and advance the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical abilities of each individual to become a contributing and productive member of society.
History:
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 3,698 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 2005 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.