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Schools listed on low performing list

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State of Georgia releases list of low performing schools
On Wednesday, the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement released its list of the state’s lowest-performing schools for 2024 .

The list also determines which students are eligible for the Promise Schools voucher program.

Earlier this year, Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 233 into law . The Promise Schools voucher program will give up to $6,500 to some families to pay for private school tuition, home-school expenses or other education related expenses.

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Students who are eligible must be zoned for a public school in the bottom 25% for academic achievement.

Here are the schools in your district the state says are low-performing

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Gentle suggestions to help
Volunteer at the schools including residents who do not have children
Attend meetings at the schools
Participate in workshops
Learn the roles of each staff member at the school
Seek enrichment opportunities for your child
Find opportunities in the community to demonstrate your skills
Read to your child or have your child read to you everyday
Fill the schools at the workshops like you do at football games on Friday nights

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