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Colorado Department of Education

2010-2011 Annual Report to the Public

The Swink School District is pleased to announce the availability of our 2010-2011 Annual Report to the Public.

The information required by federal law, as it becomes available, is located on the Colorado Department of Education’s website in the SchoolView Data Center.  www.schoolview.org/performance.asp    All  Colorado school district information, including our neighboring schools’, can be found at this sight. 

Every year, school districts in Colorado report about their performance to their communities, based on requirements in the No Child Left Behind Act. 

School A-F Letter Grades

A business organization called Colorado Succeeds has adopted an A-F Model for itself and has taken state data to create its own report card on schools.  They are using state data but have developed their own cut points to determine the letter grade for each school.  School districts across Colorado are concerned that this will confuse parents about how a school is really performing, with this alternative grading system.  While imperfect, Colorado has done significant work in its state accountability system.  Colorado’s growth model has been adopted by 18 other states and the SchoolView data system reflects all of this comprehensive information. 

Guarantee

No matter which “ranking” system you prefer, Swink School District continues to outperform the neighboring school districts and most school districts in the state.   This is due to the diligence of the students, staff and families of our school district in supporting high scholastic achievement.  However, there is no “bar” high enough that we will not continue to strive for a higher performance than that gained the prior year.  As always, Swink School District believes in ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

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We know that the quality of life in a community is directly linked to the quality of its schools.  The Swink School District is known for exemplary K-12 student achievement.  Our test scores on the Colorado Student Achievement Program (CSAP) are consistently among the highest in the state.  Last year, the Swink graduating class was awarded over $900,000 in scholarship opportunities.  These awards were highlighted by a Boettcher Scholar, four Daniel’s Scholarship Recipients and three scholarships from the Kane Foundation.  Our small class size (average of 15 students), opportunities for advanced coarse work (through concurrent and OJC classes) and a culture free from discipline issues contribute to a school family that knows the value of an education.  

Our community is blessed to have their children cared for by all of our staff members, who are talented, dedicated and commit their lives to improving student achievement.  We intentionally surround our students - kindergarteners to seniors – with industrious professionals who believe in EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION!  However, we know that your child’s success is ultimately determined by you – their parent or guardian.  Please contact us with any ideas, concerns and suggestions you have to advance the educational opportunities of the maroon and white.

Last Updated on
January 13, 2012 4:05 PM