Seguin High School , Bailey Junior High Named Finalists for America ’ s Best Urban Schools Award
Two Arlington ISD schools – Seguin High School and Bailey Junior High – are among 35 schools nationwide that have been selected as finalists for the 2017 America ’ s Best Urban Schools Award through the National Center for Urban School Transformation .
Through an application process with rigorous award criteria , Seguin and Bailey were selected for evidence of high achievement , rigorous curricula , excellent instruction , enthusiastic student engagement and a positive culture that supports the learning of every student . Site visits are now being scheduled to select the winners .
“ The Arlington ISD mission to empower and engage all students to be contributing , responsible citizens striving for their maximum potential through relevant , innovative and rigorous learning experiences is clearly being displayed at Seguin High School and Bailey Junior High ,” AISD Superintendent Dr . Marcelo Cavazos said . “ Congratulations to these two campuses – the teachers , students , staff , parents and entire community – for this high honor and recognition .”
Finalists that will be recognized as honor roll recipients or as bronze or silver winners will be notified by March 17 . Four gold winners will be announced at the American ’ s Best Urban Schools Symposium May 16-17 in Nashville , Tenn .
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