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Annandale Students, Parents, and Community,
I am proud to share that Annandale High School has once again earned a Distinguished rating under Virginia's School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). Based on results from last school year, Annandale earned an overall score of 93.3 out of 100, placing us in the state's highest performance category and exceeding the expectations established by the Virginia Department of Education.
The state's framework measures high school performance in three areas: Mastery (how students are meeting academic expectations), Readiness (how schools are preparing students for what comes next), and Graduation. Schools receive an overall score and are placed into one of four performance categories, with Distinguished representing the highest level of achievement.
Behind these results are the accomplishments of our students and the dedication of our staff. Annandale achieved an 88% graduation rate, the highest in school history. We also saw meaningful growth among our multilingual learners, with the percentage making progress on the WIDA English language proficiency assessment increasing from 51.9% to 58.2%, a gain of 6.3 percentage points.
While we are proud of these results, we also know that our students are much more than test scores. Every day, we see their growth through the relationships they build, the challenges they overcome, and the opportunities they pursue. These accomplishments reflect what is possible when we maintain high expectations and create the conditions for every student to succeed.
Families can learn more about the state's accountability system and review our school's results through the Virginia School Quality Profiles website.
Thank you to our incredible staff, hardworking students, and supportive families for making Annandale such a special place.
Shawn DeRose, Principal
Three Annandale Leaders Recognized with FCPS Team Impact Awards: This past week, Annandale had another reason to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication of our staff! Three Annandale leaders were recognized at the FCPS Impact Awards ceremony at Fairfax High School. Alex Carver, Katy Padilla, and Principal Shawn DeRose were each honored as members of different teams receiving the FCPS Team Impact Award. These awards recognize employees whose collaboration, dedication, and exceptional work make a meaningful difference for students and schools across FCPS.
Ms. Carver was recognized as part of the On-Time Graduation Resource Teacher Team for her work helping students stay on track toward graduation. Ms. Padilla was honored as part of the Project GLAD GLADiators team for supporting high quality instruction and helping students develop the language and academic skills they need to be successful. Principal DeRose was recognized as part of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Team for his work supporting continuous improvement across FCPS.
These recognitions highlight the talent, expertise, and commitment of our Annandale staff. Every day, our teachers, counselors, and support staff work to build relationships, provide meaningful support, and create opportunities for students to succeed. Congratulations to Ms. Carver, Ms. Padilla, and Principal DeRose on this well-deserved recognition!
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