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Denison schools and students continue to rank among the best in Texas,
as demonstrated by consistently outstanding academic performances on
the very difficult State-mandated TAKS tests. During the 2008-2009
school year, our students outperformed their peers across the state in
all 27 areas tested by as much as 24 points. Of Denison ISD's nine
diverse campuses, six earned prestigious Exemplary ratings, the state's
top award for best performing schools, including Golden Rule, Houston,
Hyde Park, Layne, Mayes and Terrell Elementary schools. Lamar
Elementary and B. McDaniel Middle School earned Recognized rankings,
within only a few points of Exemplary. In addition, Denison High School
was ranked in the Top 4% of the nation's best high schools by Newsweek
Magazine for the third year in a row. Other awards in recent years have
included the coveted National Blue Ribbon School, awarded to Golden
Rule by the U.S. Office of Education, as well as numerous Gold
Performance and Just for Kids awards for high performance in
Mathematics, Science, Reading, Writing, English Language Arts and
Social Studies on campuses throughout the district. Our students also
excelled in dozens of extracurricular competitions, both academic and
athletic, winning top awards at District, Area, Regional and State
levels.
Community support played a huge role in all these accomplishments, and
for that we are very grateful. Through the hard work and dedication of
students, teachers, staff, parents and community partners, Denison has
earned a reputation for graduating students who not only succeed in
school, but also in life. Throughout the upcoming school year, we will
continue to work as a team to help each and every student master
concepts and knowledge through meaningful and applicable learning, and
by providing an educational environment that fosters success at every
level, for each and every student.
I am excited about the many bright possibilities the future holds for
our school children. With your continued help and support, the
2009-2010 school year will be the best ever for all the students of
Denison ISD.
Henry Scott, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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