Monday was a very special day for one of our schools! Calvert City Elementary was recognized in Frankfort by the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
This week has been proclaimed by Governor Andy Beshear as “Family and Community Engagement in Education Week”.
Mrs. Glenn and Mrs. Crystal were there to receive our certification and welcomed by many state officials and representatives, including Governor Beshear. 54 schools from across the state were recognized for this achievement! We love our school and community, and appreciate all the support! Stay tuned to WPSD later this week, you may see some familiar faces!
Below is the original news release announcing Calvert City Elementary's award:
October 31, 2024
Calvert City, Ky. – Calvert City Elementary School has been awarded a Family Friendly Schools Certification from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
"Schools that earn this certification have demonstrated their commitment to proactively engaging families in their student’s education," said Brigitte Blom, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. “Calvert City Elementary school has been innovative and energetic in their efforts to make families a valued part of their school’s team, which enriches the learning experience for students. We’re excited they’ve chosen to pursue this certification to demonstrate their dedication to their students and community.
Calvert City Elementary School has worked to foster more effective partnerships with families and the broader community. As part of the certification process, a multidisciplinary team consisting of families, teachers and administrators used a self-assessment tool to evaluate the school's family engagement performance. This team evaluated the school's practices, identified key areas for improvement, and integrated new practices designed to elevate its family-friendly rating.
Kendra Glenn, Principal of Calvert City Elementary School said, “Our school staff has worked so hard to fine tune our efforts when considering family engagement. I’m so thankful for the dedication of each of our staff members. We want nothing more than to help families become partners in their child’s education. We are so fortunate to have families that also have this same desire! We know the value of this partnership and realize there is nothing more impactful for their child’s school success!”.
The Family Friendly Schools Certification is awarded by the Prichard Committee after applications are reviewed and scored by a working group of families, educators and community organizations. The group is focused on increasing open communication, learning opportunities and shared decision-making power across the Kentucky education system.
The Kentucky Department of Education includes the Family Friendly Schools Certification in its school report card as evidence of effective family engagement.
For more details on the Family Friendly Schools Certification, visit prichardcommittee.org/familyengagement.