Schreiber High School was recently named a High Performing Reward School by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for the 2016-17 school year. Schreiber is among 220 schools in the state to receive the Reward School honor.
NYSED designates the highest achieving schools in the state as Reward Schools, taking into account academic performance and growth over a number of years based on proficiency levels—including scores from required math, English language arts and Regents exams—as well as graduation rates. Reward Schools also demonstrate improvement wherever any gaps in student achievement occur.
“Being recognized by the state as a school making strides at closing the achievement gap for students is truly a remarkable achievement,” said Principal Ira Pernick. “We take great pride in the honors our students and staff earn. Knowing we are doing good work for our disenfranchised student populations will help us continue to strive for more.”
“I am extremely proud of the collaborative efforts of the entire Schreiber school community,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Mooney. “This latest honor demonstrates that when an overwhelming majority of students and staff are committed to raising the level of achievement, success can be contagious.”
