R.I. Commended Schools recognized

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, Mario Andrade, Bristol Warren superintendent; Gov. Gina M. Raimondo; Rockwell School Principal Tara McAuliffe; John P. Saviano, Bristol Warren School Committee member; and Education Commissioner Ken Wagner are shown at a ceremony recognizing Commended Schools on Tuesday. The Rockwell School has received the designation four years in a row; it was one of 17 schools honored. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, Mario Andrade, Bristol Warren superintendent; Gov. Gina M. Raimondo; Rockwell School Principal Tara McAuliffe; John P. Saviano, Bristol Warren School Committee member; and Education Commissioner Ken Wagner are shown at a ceremony recognizing Commended Schools on Tuesday. The Rockwell School has received the designation four years in a row; it was one of 17 schools honored. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

BRISTOL – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Tuesday honored 17 schools designated as 2016 Commended Schools by the R.I. Department of Education.
The schools were honored during a ceremony at the Rockwell School.

“Commended Schools have earned these awards because they challenge their students to do their best and because they support the learning needs of each one of their students,” Raimondo said in prepared remarks. “Test scores are one way to measure our progress and achievement, but first and foremost comes excellent instruction and commitment to the well-being of every child. Our Commended Schools are helping students build the skills that matter, which will ensure their success in postsecondary education and in challenging careers.”

Commended Schools, the highest classification on the Rhode Island accountability system, recognize schools for high achievement levels on state assessments, narrow achievement gaps and progress made over time. All Commended Schools must also have participation rates of 95 percent or better on state assessments.

The Rockwell School and Fort Barton Elementary School in Tiverton have been commended for four consecutive years.

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In addition to the Rockwell School and Fort Barton, Commended Schools are:

  • Barrington: Barrington Middle School, Sowams Elementary School
  • Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy Elementary School 2, Blackstone Valley Prep High School
  • Chariho: Hope Valley Elementary School
  • The Compass School
  • Cranston: Orchard Farms Elementary School, Stone Hill School (2 years commended)
  • East Greenwich: Archie R. Cole Middle School (2 years commended)
  • Jamestown: Jamestown School-Melrose
  • Johnston: Brown Avenue School
  • Lincoln: Central Elementary School
  • South Kingstown: Matunuck Elementary School (2 years commended), Peace Dale Elementary School, Wakefield Elementary School

RIDE announced the 2016 Commended Schools in February, based on results from the 2014-15 academic year.

“When we look for greatness in our schools, we also look for evidence of high expectations for all students, a commitment to social-emotional learning and to a safe and health school climate, and a commitment to personalized instruction – giving students the opportunity to learn based on the unique interests and skills. We congratulate all of our 2016 Commended Schools and encourage them to share their best practices with other schools across Rhode Island,” Ken Wagner, commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, said in a statement.

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