81R13833 BPG-D

By: Kent H.R. No. 1012

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Westwood Junior High School in Dallas was awarded "Recognized" status by the Texas Education Agency in 2008; and

WHEREAS, To ensure that all students in Texas benefit from the highest standards of education, the TEA instituted an accountability rating system for the state's public schools and districts; a campus gains "Recognized" status if at least 75 percent of its students pass each of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills subject area tests, and in 2008, only 34 percent of all schools earned this distinction; and

WHEREAS, Westwood is the Richardson Independent School District's Math, Science, and Leadership Magnet and has earned "Recognized" status every year since 2004; providing instruction for youth in grades seven and eight, the school currently has an enrollment of approximately 640 students who develop their skills and knowledge in such programs as the RISD/Texas Instruments Math Initiative, the Science Olympiad, and Advancement Via Individual Determination; guided by principal Peggy Dillon, the faculty and staff strive to help their pupils realize their full potential; and

WHEREAS, The teachers and students of Westwood Junior High School have demonstrated outstanding dedication and perseverance in their pursuit of academic excellence, and they may indeed take justifiable pride in the accolade their school has received from the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Westwood Junior High School on its achievement of a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008 and extend to its students, teachers, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.