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Record Number Of County Schools Earn California Distinguished Recognition

2010-04-19

SAN BERNARDINO - A record number of San Bernardino County elementary schools - 31 - have been named 2010 California Distinguished Schools, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announced today.

They were among 484 California public elementary schools to receive the distinction.

"I applaud the work these outstanding schools have done for academic achievement for their students. This is a great reflection on the efforts of students, teachers, staff and administrators, as well as the district leadership," County Superintendent Gary Thomas said.

The San Bernardino County Distinguished Schools by district are:

Adelanto: George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet;

Alta Loma: Hermosa Elementary;

Apple Valley Unified: Rancho Verde Elementary;

Barstow Unified: Cameron Elementary and Hinkley Elementary/Middle;

Chino Valley Unified: Alicia Cortez Elementary, Country Springs Elementary and Eagle Canyon Elementary;

Colton Joint Unified: Grand Terrace Elementary;

Etiwanda: Caryn Elementary and Etiwanda Colony Elementary;

Fontana Unified: Dorothy Grant Elementary, Hemlock Elementary, Mango Elementary, Oleander Elementary, Shadow Hills Elementary and Virginia Primrose Elementary;

Hesperia Unified: Cypress Academy and Maple Elementary;

Morongo Unified: Condor Elementary;

Mountain View: Mountain View Elementary and Ranch View Elementary;

Ontario-Montclair: Elderberry Elementary and Howard Elementary;

Redlands Unified: Franklin Elementary and Kimberly Elementary;

Rialto Unified: Edward Fitzgerald Elementary;

San Bernardino City Unified: Palm Avenue Elementary;

Snowline Joint Unified: Heritage School;

Upland Unified: Cabrillo Elementary;

Victor Elementary: Sixth Street Prep and West Palms Conservatory.

Initiated in 1985, the California Distinguished Schools Program honors elementary and secondary schools in alternate years. The award is recognition of the school's educational program, including high expectations for all students, the implementation of state-adopted standards, and results in narrowing the achievement gap.

This year's Distinguished Schools will be honored at an awards ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim in June. The county Board of Education will honor San Bernardino County recipients at its meeting in June, too.

For more information on the California School Recognition Program, visit the California Department of Education Web site at www.cde.ca.gov.