As business leaders know, an organization is only as good as its people and products.
That axiom is true whether you're in the business of producing golf clubs, researching miracle drugs or educating tomorrow's citizenry. I am happy to report that the Carlsbad Unified School District has excellent people, and that our products, the students we educate, reflect that excellence in their achievements.
We recently compiled a list of CUSD awards, accolades and accomplishments. It is available at www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us.
The list is more than a mere itemization of recognitions. It is a compendium representing the district's continual efforts to improve who we are and what we do. It also is something in which the entire Carlsbad community can take pride.
All traditional elementary, middle and high schools, other than Poinsettia, which is too new to qualify, have earned California Distinguished School honors; some more than once. Several schools serving socio-economically disadvantaged students have received California and National Title I Achieving School awards.
In the 2001-02 school year, Carlsbad High was one of only six U.S. high schools to be named a National 21st Century High School. That same year, Carlsbad Village Academy earned honors for Exemplary Achievement in Education, Youth Development.
Achievements go beyond typical academics. Thanks in large part to advisor Doug Green, Carlsbad High's CHSTV and Valley Middle's VMSTV, which are multiple award-winning television news programs, have set the gold standard nationwide.
Kelly Elementary ran away with a Front Runner Award in the 2008 California Governor's Challenge fitness contest and is in the running for a final award. CUSD principals and teachers have earned recognitions on local, state and national levels.
Among them, Poinsettia Elementary Principal Steve Ahle was named the 2006 National Association of Elementary School Principals' Distinguished Principal for California. Jefferson Elementary Principal Carol Van Vooren was named the 2006 Association of California Schools Administrators' Regional Elementary Principal of the Year.
Our students also shine. Each year, more than 90 percent of Carlsbad High graduates seek higher education, including acceptances at MIT, Cornell, UCLA, Yale and other prestigious universities.
Last spring's crop of seniors was outstanding. Kaylee Weil was one of only 25 California students to be named to the All State Academic Team. Locally, David Tanner was one of 10 to be named a North County Times Student of Merit.
Continuous improvement is the hallmark of the district's people and programs. Professional development is encouraged and highly valued.
With 11 National Board Certified teachers, others currently are undergoing the rigorous process. Aviara Oaks Middle School Principal Marg Watson earned her doctorate of education in May. Jefferson Elementary Assistant Principal Jane Hartman will earn her Ed.D. this summer.
The knowledge these educators gain benefit their schools, the district and the Carlsbad educational community.
When people and businesses consider relocating, one of the first items they look at is the school system. As you can see from our list of accomplishments, although CUSD operates as a nonprofit, the tangible profits are many.
Better schools, better staff and better students mean a brighter future for us all.
That axiom is true whether you're in the business of producing golf clubs, researching miracle drugs or educating tomorrow's citizenry. I am happy to report that the Carlsbad Unified School District has excellent people, and that our products, the students we educate, reflect that excellence in their achievements.
We recently compiled a list of CUSD awards, accolades and accomplishments. It is available at www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us.
The list is more than a mere itemization of recognitions. It is a compendium representing the district's continual efforts to improve who we are and what we do. It also is something in which the entire Carlsbad community can take pride.
All traditional elementary, middle and high schools, other than Poinsettia, which is too new to qualify, have earned California Distinguished School honors; some more than once. Several schools serving socio-economically disadvantaged students have received California and National Title I Achieving School awards.
In the 2001-02 school year, Carlsbad High was one of only six U.S. high schools to be named a National 21st Century High School. That same year, Carlsbad Village Academy earned honors for Exemplary Achievement in Education, Youth Development.
Achievements go beyond typical academics. Thanks in large part to advisor Doug Green, Carlsbad High's CHSTV and Valley Middle's VMSTV, which are multiple award-winning television news programs, have set the gold standard nationwide.
Kelly Elementary ran away with a Front Runner Award in the 2008 California Governor's Challenge fitness contest and is in the running for a final award. CUSD principals and teachers have earned recognitions on local, state and national levels.
Among them, Poinsettia Elementary Principal Steve Ahle was named the 2006 National Association of Elementary School Principals' Distinguished Principal for California. Jefferson Elementary Principal Carol Van Vooren was named the 2006 Association of California Schools Administrators' Regional Elementary Principal of the Year.
Our students also shine. Each year, more than 90 percent of Carlsbad High graduates seek higher education, including acceptances at MIT, Cornell, UCLA, Yale and other prestigious universities.
Last spring's crop of seniors was outstanding. Kaylee Weil was one of only 25 California students to be named to the All State Academic Team. Locally, David Tanner was one of 10 to be named a North County Times Student of Merit.
Continuous improvement is the hallmark of the district's people and programs. Professional development is encouraged and highly valued.
With 11 National Board Certified teachers, others currently are undergoing the rigorous process. Aviara Oaks Middle School Principal Marg Watson earned her doctorate of education in May. Jefferson Elementary Assistant Principal Jane Hartman will earn her Ed.D. this summer.
The knowledge these educators gain benefit their schools, the district and the Carlsbad educational community.
When people and businesses consider relocating, one of the first items they look at is the school system. As you can see from our list of accomplishments, although CUSD operates as a nonprofit, the tangible profits are many.
Better schools, better staff and better students mean a brighter future for us all.