Annandale Students, Parents and Community:
Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer and offers a moment to celebrate the hard work that the holiday honors. For many, it’s a day of rest and relaxation. This extended holiday weekend also provides an opportunity to share the results of the hard work of our students, staff, and community. So, as you gather with neighbors at the pool or around the grill, we encourage you to share, as well.
During the 2023-24 school year, Annandale High School achieved remarkable academic success, standing out as a leader in Virginia. Our reading scores soared to 95%, a significant increase from the previous year’s 91%, while the state average dipped slightly from 85% to 84%. In math, our students also excelled, achieving a 90% average compared to the state’s 84%. In addition, our science scores increased 9% in just one year. I encourage you to read all about our incredible success in our End-of-Year Report.
These outstanding results reflect our school's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and the effectiveness of our collaborative efforts to support and elevate student learning. In fact, Annandale High School is the only high school in Virginia to be recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work®. This honor underscores the hard work and dedication of our staff, who have embraced the challenge of rethinking and reshaping our educational practices.
It is clear that our growth has been fueled by a shared vision of what our school can be - a place where learning is at the heart of everything we do, collaboration is the norm, and results are celebrated and used to drive further improvement. As we move forward, we are more committed than ever to continuing this journey of growth and excellence, knowing that the best is yet to come.
Sincerely,
Shawn DeRose, Principal
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