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Rome, Ga. — Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce Armuchee High School’s Shane Arp as the recipient of the Fall 2024 Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s (GADA) Athletic Director of the Year award for Region 7A-D1. 

This prestigious honor was voted on by region principals and athletic directors, and it recognizes Coach Arp's outstanding contributions and dedication to all Armuchee athletic programs. 

With over two decades of teaching experience, Shane Arp is currently in his 21st year of shaping young minds and fostering athletic excellence. His tenure as an Athletic Director spans 13 years, during which he has served both middle and high schools with unwavering commitment and leadership.

Throughout his career, Coach Arp has coached a variety of sports, demonstrating his versatility and passion for student-athlete development. His coaching roles include:

Middle School Football: Head Coach at Armuchee, Assistant Coach at Adairsville

Middle School Girls Basketball: Head Coach at Armuchee, Assistant Coach at Armuchee

Middle School Track: Head Coach at Armuchee

Middle School Boys Basketball: Head Coach at Adairsville, Assistant Coach at Armuchee

High School Softball: Head Coach at Armuchee

High School Baseball: Assistant Coach at Armuchee and Adairsville

The Georgia Athletic Directors Association and FCS congratulates Shane Arp on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to his continued contributions to the field of athletics and administration. His dedication to his students and athletes is evident in his long-standing commitment to education and sports, impacting countless students along the way. 

He will be recognized at the GADA conference in March. 

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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Floyd County Schools Achieve Impressive CCRPI Scores,

Outpacing State in Student Achievement

Rome, Ga. – Floyd County Schools are proud to announce their outstanding performance in the latest College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores, which includes five components: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps (not comparable), Readiness and – for high schools – Graduation Rate. 

The district continues to surpass state averages in student achievement, particularly in Content Mastery and Readiness.

Our middle and high schools have also shown significant gains in the Progress area, reflecting the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, and staff. Notably, the district's graduation rate has reached an impressive 95.5%, which is 9.8 points higher than the state average.

"These results are a testament to the dedication of our educators and the hard work of our students," stated Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer John Parker. "We are incredibly proud of everyone involved. As a school system and a community, we are committed to delivering a high-quality education that equips our students for college and career success. These achievements further underscore our unwavering focus on student achievement and success."

For Content Mastery, which focuses on overall student achievement, our elementary schools scored 77.5 (9.7 points above the state), our middle schools scored 72.9 (8.9 points above the state), and our high schools scored 77.3 (9.1 points above the state). 

In Readiness, which includes literacy scores, our elementary schools scored ​88.2 (5 points above the state), our middle schools scored 86.5 (3.7 points above the state), and our high schools scored 81.2 (7.9 points above the state). This is yet another proud achievement for our school system. We remain steadfast in our commitment to making literacy a central focus for all our students, ensuring their success.

“This year’s College and Career Ready Performance Index scores paint a clear picture of academic improvement across grade levels in Georgia’s public schools,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “While we have seen scores increase on state and national assessments, the CCRPI also encompasses other indicators – from schools’ success at improving the performance of all students to the opportunities offered beyond core subject areas. These scores show advancements across the curriculum, and where there are areas for improvement, the data allow us to make a focused effort toward growth.”

Floyd County Schools remain committed to continuous improvement and excellence in education, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

GaDOE’s release: Click Here 

About the CCRPI

Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), each U.S. state is required to have a statewide accountability system that complies with federal requirements, providing information on how well schools are performing. The CCRPI meets that requirement in Georgia and satisfies requirements for school accountability in state law.

The CCRPI no longer includes an overall, 0-100 score for schools, districts, or the state. Each CCRPI component still has a 0-100 score. This change was made to increase transparency and provide a more complete picture of school performance, ensuring that challenges and opportunities are not hidden behind a single score.

Legislation passed in 2024 requires the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) to calculate a single score for schools and districts, and for GaDOE and local school districts to publish these scores online. GaDOE will publish GOSA single scores as soon as they are available.

Click here to access CCRPI resources, including calculation guides with business rules and frequently asked questions.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college, or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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Floyd County Schools (FCS) is pleased to announce that five of its schools have been designated as Math Leaders for the 2023-24 academic year by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). This marks the inaugural year in which the state department has acknowledged Math Leaders.

The following schools have earned distinguished awards:

●      Armuchee High: 7th Grade Growth; 8th Grade Gateway Growth; High School Growth

●      Coosa High: High School Growth

●      Coosa Middle: 5th Grade Gateway Growth; 6th Grade Growth 

●      Model High: High School Growth 

●      Pepperell High: High School Growth

Schools were recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics. The criteria for the 2023-2024 Math Leader Awards recognize the crucial importance of numeracy skills in fifth and eighth grades, and require higher growth from schools with lower achievement levels.

Awards were given at the elementary and middle-school levels, and at the high-school level based on the Algebra: Concepts and Connections EOC, which is the state test for mathematics in high school.

“Congratulations to our first-ever Math Leader schools!” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “The skill of numeracy is an essential one, both as students progress through their K-12 education and in their futures. These schools and their educators, students, families, and communities have worked hard to implement the new K-12 Mathematics Standards and prepare all students for life. I commend them on their outstanding work.”

Early Success for Georgia’s New K-12 Mathematics Standards

Georgia’s new K-12 Mathematics Standards were adopted in 2021 and first implemented in classrooms during the 2023-24 school year. Drafted by Georgia math teachers with input from educational leaders, parents, students, and business and industry leaders, the new standards are designed to be clear, understandable, and age- and developmentally appropriate. They aim to present a reasonable amount of content in each year – so students can truly master concepts, rather than simply being quickly exposed to them.

The results of the 2024-24 Georgia Milestones assessments were an early indicator of the success of the new standards. Students showed strong improvement in mathematics, with scores increasing on six of the seven tests. Several assessments saw particularly high growth, including eight-point increases in eighth-grade math and high-school Algebra.

2023-2024 Math Leader Criteria

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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Rome, Ga. – Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that four schools have been recognized as Literacy Leaders for the 2023-24 school year by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE).

The following schools have earned distinguished awards:

●       Armuchee Elementary: 6th Grade Gateway Growth Award

●       Garden Lakes Elementary: 3rd Grade Gateway Growth Award

●       Model Middle: 5th and 6th Grade Gateway Growth Awards

●       Pepperell Middle: 6th Grade Gateway Growth Award

Schools were recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students reading at or above grade level. The criteria for the Literacy Leader awards recognize the crucial importance of grade-level reading in third and sixth grades and require higher growth from schools with lower achievement levels.

Awards were given at the elementary, middle, and high school levels based on the American Literature EOC, which is the state test for ELA in high school.

“I am so proud to announce this year’s Literacy Leader schools,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “These schools are moving the needle on literacy in our state – and, as a result, changing the lives of the students they serve. The ability to read opens the doors to lifelong learning – that’s why we remain laser-focused on literacy at the Georgia Department of Education and as a state. I am honored to recognize these schools, educators, students, families, and communities for their outstanding work.”

Literacy Leaders Criteria for Gateway Growth:

Schools earned this award when the percentage of third-grade, sixth-grade, or high school students reading at or above grade level increased according to the tiered growth criteria below:

● Schools with fewer than 50% of students in the identified grade or course reading at or above grade level in 2023-24 needed a 15-point or higher increase compared to the 2022-23 Georgia Milestones assessment

● Schools with at least 50 but less than 70% of students in the identified grade or course reading at or above grade level in 2023-24 needed a 10-point or higher increase compared to the 2022-23 Georgia Milestones assessment

● Schools with at least 70 but less than 90% of students in the identified grade or course reading at or above grade level in 2023-24 needed a 5-point or higher increase compared to the 2022-23 Georgia Milestones assessment

● Schools with at least 90 but less than 98% of students in the identified grade or course reading at or above grade level in 2023-24 needed a 3-point or higher increase compared to the 2022-23 Georgia Milestones assessment

About GaDOE’s Literacy Efforts

The Georgia Department of Education is focused on increasing literacy achievement across all grade levels, including:

● Developing a tiered, statewide literacy coaching model – including using federal school improvement funds to place coaches in the lowest-performing 5% of elementary schools

● Partnering with the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy to offer the Georgia Literacy Academy – proven training in structured literacy and the science of reading – at no cost to all Georgia educators

● Adopting new K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) standards that embed structured literacy

● Developing instructional resources, progressions, lessons, and videos to support evidence-based literacy instruction in schools

● Launching a public-facing dashboard to provide transparent access to detailed literacy results

The 2023-24 Georgia Milestones assessment scores showed some positive indicators in the area of early literacy, with the percentage of students scoring Proficient & Above increasing more for fifth-grade ELA than any other assessment. Additionally, Georgia students’ ACT and SAT scores were higher on the reading and writing assessments than any other subject area.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy’s Film, Art, Media, and Entertainment (FAME) Pathway students had the exciting opportunity to attend the Student Film Academy hosted by the Rome International Film Festival at Georgia Highlands College last Friday, where they took home four awards in the student film contest.

Their film Playtime’s Over won the first-place overall award, The Newspaper Place earned the Audience Choice award and an honorable mention for Best Comedy, and No Nose received an honorable mention for Best Sound Editing.

Competing against students from Floyd and Bartow counties including Rome High School, Darlington, Cartersville High School, and Bartow County CCA, the FAME team showcased their storytelling and technical skills, receiving praise from a panel of industry professionals.

This annual event, which brings together aspiring filmmakers and seasoned industry professionals, allows students to dive deeper into the world of film and media production through interactive workshops, hands-on experiences, and a film contest.

The event also featured a variety of classes led by film industry experts, covering a wide range of topics. Students learned the art of stage combat, the growing world of esports, how to use professional film equipment and the intricacies of acting for the camera. Specialized classes delved into the horror film genre and film hair and makeup. Each workshop was designed to give students a comprehensive look at different facets of the film industry, helping them gain valuable skills and insights for their future endeavors in media and film production.

Rick Williams, FAME instructor, emphasized the importance of real-world learning opportunities like this field trip. “The students were able to experience firsthand what it’s like to work in the film industry and learn from professionals who have real industry experience. These workshops go beyond what we can teach in the classroom and give them a chance to understand the dedication and passion that goes into filmmaking. It was an invaluable experience for our students,” said Williams.

The event also highlighted the importance of fostering young talent in the local community. Seth Ingram, Creative Director of RIFF, shared his thoughts on the festival’s commitment to engaging with students. “The Student Film Academy is one of our favorite events of the year. It gives students a platform to learn, create, and network with professionals who can help guide them in their film journeys. We’re excited to see how these young filmmakers grow and continue to contribute to the industry,” Ingram said.

FAME students were equally enthusiastic about the experience. “I’ve always been interested in film, but this really opened my eyes to all the different roles involved. I especially loved the directing and screenwriting workshop, where I got to learn how to bring characters to life,” said Rachel Usry, a FAME and CHS senior.

As the students returned from the event, they brought back not only new skills but also renewed inspiration to continue exploring their passion for media and filmmaking. The trip marks an important milestone in their educational journey, as they continue to build the foundations of their future careers in the media industry.

For more information on the FAME program and the student films, please contact Rick Williams at RickWilliams@floydboe.net or visit FAME’s YouTube, FAME Student Films, to view the award-winning films.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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