Sevier County Superintendent of Schools Jack Parton celebrates local academic success. (The Herald/ Archived Photo)

The first Report Card illustrating the rigorous academic changes Sevier County and the rest of Tennessee have implemented in 2011 was released Nov. 1.

In the Academic Achievement Grades portion of the 2012 Report Card, the Sevier County School System received average (C) status in grades three through eight in reading and language arts and  above average (B) status in mathematics. The district received above average (B) status in social studies and science in grades three through eight.

In addition, writing performance at the elementary level in the district received an exemplary (A) score. TVAAS scores for the school system improved around the state growth standard in math and social studies and met the growth standard in language arts. TVAAS scores in science remain an area of challenge.   Writing performance in grades nine through twelve received an exemplary (A) score.

“Data depicted in the 2012 Report Card are currently being utilized to refine test score improvement plans at each school,” said Sevier County Assistant Superintendent Debra Cline. “Test score improvement plans focus on strengths and areas for improvement at each school and grade level as well as designated subject areas.”

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