7 Elementary Schools Seek National Title
Seven Orange County elementary schools are in the running for the title of National Blue Ribbon School, a state Department of Education official said Monday.
They are among 46 schools chosen statewide from a field of nearly 300 for their challenging standards and curriculum, family and community partnerships and good student performance on standardized tests.
“These schools and their school communities are some of the finest we have in California, and they are to be congratulated for their achievements,” state Supt. of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin said.
A national panel will read the schools’ applications in mid-January, and the National Blue Ribbon School winners will be announced June 2.
The Orange County nominees are: Barcelona Hills, George L. White and Philip J. Reilly elementary schools, Capistrano Unified School District; Orangethorpe Elementary, Fullerton Elementary School District; Vista Verde Elementary, Irvine Unified School District; Rossmoor Elementary, Los Alamitos Unified School District; and Linda Vista Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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