San Carlos School District to Receive $570,000 Grant

Arizona First District Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick has announced that the San Carlos Unified School District will receive a $570,000 physical education grant from the US Department of Education.

The grant for San Carlos is from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program, which helps local education and community-based organizations start or expand physical education programs.

New San Carlos School District Office Dedication

San Carlos residents are invited to the dedication of the new school district offices Monday morning (October 29) at 9:00.

The new offices are next to the old office building and attached to Rice Gym.

Only Three Local Schools Make 'AYP'

A record 42% of Arizona schools failed to make “adequate yearly progress” during the 2010-2011 school year.

Only three schools in Globe, Miami and San Carlos met the standards: Destiny School, Copper Rim Elementary School and Miami Junior High School.

One of the main reasons for the increase in the number of failing schools was a higher passing requirement set by the state.

About six out of 10 Arizona students passed the AIMS math test. About 75% passed the reading test.