California Distingushed Schools
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a rigorous selection process. Eligibility is based on federal and state criteria including the No Child Left Behind program, Academic Performance Index (API), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
The program was established in 1985 and alternates each year between elementary (even years) and secondary (odd years) schools. The award is valid for four years.
Madera County has produced the following California Distinguished Schools:
|
Year |
School |
District |
|
2008 |
Dixieland Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
2008 |
Sierra View Elementary |
Golden Valley Unified |
|
2006 |
Oakhurst Elementary |
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary |
|
2006 |
John Adams Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
2005 |
Yosemite High |
Yosemite Union High |
|
2004 |
Webster Elementary |
Golden Valley Unified |
|
2004 |
Bass Lake Elementary |
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary |
|
2003 |
Oak Creek Intermediate |
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary |
|
2002 |
Rivergold Elementary |
Coarsegold Union |
|
2002 |
Howard Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
2001 |
Yosemite High |
Yosemite Joint Union |
|
2000 |
Lincoln Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
1998 |
Sierra Vista Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
1997 |
James Monroe Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
1995 |
Wawona Elementary |
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary |
|
1993 |
La Vina Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
1993 |
John Adams Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
1990 |
Oak Creek intermediate |
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary |
|
1989 |
John Adams Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
1987 |
LaVina Elementary |
Madera Unified |
|
1986 |
Madera High |
Madera Unified |
|
1986 |
Dixieland Middle |
Madera Unified |
|
1986 |
Howard Middle |
Madera Unified |