The Friday Five

For the third straight year, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) increased its overall proficiency rate according to state testing results released by the NC Board of Education this week.

   

The grade level proficiency (GLP) rate in CCS rose to 61.6 percent, ranking CCS 15th among North Carolina’s 115 school districts and 3rd among the 12 largest school districts across the state. CCS ranks ninth statewide in College-Career Readiness (CCR).

For the first time since 2017, all CCS elementary schools met or exceeded expected growth.

   

“We are encouraged by the recent release of state test scores, which reflect the continued growth and progress of our students in CCS,” said Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki. “These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, Board of Education, administrators, and district leaders who are committed to providing a high-quality education for every student. While we celebrate these gains, we remain focused on areas within our district that need continuous improvement and will use this data to guide our efforts in ensuring that all students reach their full academic potential."

The CCS graduation rate increased for the third consecutive year, climbing from 88.9% in 2022-23 to 90.6% in 2023-24.  

  

This year’s data reveals:   

⦁8 of 41 schools (19.5%) received an "A" rating, far exceeding the state proportion of 7.5% receiving "A" grades. 

⦁The percentage of CCS schools receiving either an "A" or "B" rating increased from 15 to 17 schools. This amounts to 41% of CCS schools receiving an "A" or "B" rating, exceeding the state proportion of 27.8% receiving a grade of "A" or "B".  

⦁80.4% of CCS schools either met or exceeded expected growth. This exceeds the state average of 72.5% of schools meeting or exceeding expected growth.     

⦁ Cabarrus County Schools’ 61.6% proficiency rate is the highest value since the 2018-19 school year. The proficiency across the state of NC this year was 54.2%.

Volunteering at your child's school is a powerful way to make a positive impact on their education and the school community. It not only shows your child that you value their learning experience but also helps build a stronger, more connected school environment. Whether it's helping with events, assisting in the classroom, or supporting extracurricular activities, your involvement fosters a sense of partnership between parents, teachers, and students. By giving your time, you’re contributing to a better school experience for all children, creating a more vibrant and engaged community.

 

The Positivity Project is being implemented district wide as a way for students to learn more about character strengths and how we can all display them each and every day. 

Please visit P2 for Families for more information on the Positivity Project and how you can keep the discussion about character strengths going at home.

September is National School Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout the month, Cabarrus County Schools will raise awareness of the importance of school attendance. This year’s Attendance Awareness Campaign theme is Be Present, Be Powerful! This year’s theme is a call for everyone to focus on ensuring students show up every day, even when it isn’t easy. Be Present, Be Powerful! is a reminder of the connection between school attendance and realizing our hopes and dreams. It highlights the role that school plays in promoting student well-being and achievement. Be our partner and join the 2024 Attendance Awareness Campaign today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

Mount Pleasant High School will host the 2024 Cabarrus County Schools Marching Band preview on Saturday, September 14th. This preview will feature performances by all CCS high school marching bands at one location. Gates will open at 4:15 P.M. and admission is $10. There will be a special guest performance by the Aurora Colorguard.

Cabarrus County Schools will host its 3rd annual Futures Fair at the Cabarrus Arena and Event Center on Thursday, October 17th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. In conjunction with the annual Program Choice Fair for specialized programming, this year’s event will again include military and career recruiters, as well as more than 100 college representatives under one roof.