Bill Text: GA SR951 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 951 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Etowah High School; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR951 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR951-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 951

By: Senator Rogers of the 21st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Etowah High School for being named an Advanced Placement Honor School and an AP STEM Achievement School; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Etowah High School has been named an Advanced Placement Honor School by the Georgia Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, Etowah High School was also named an AP STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Achievement School; and

WHEREAS, the Advanced Placement Honor School award is based on students testing in at least two AP math and two AP science courses, while the STEM Achievement School award means that at least 40 percent of the AP math and science exam scores earned a three or higher, based on a scale of five; and

WHEREAS, AP classes offer rigorous college-level learning opportunities for high school students who gain the ability to receive college credits through exams administered by the College Board; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia takes great pride in the diligent study and preparation taken by the students of Etowah High School and looks forward in anticipation to the great achievements this school will accomplish in the future.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Etowah High School on being named an Advanced Placement Honor School and an AP STEM Achievement School and recognize the excellent contributions of the students and staff in making their school superior.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Etowah High School.