In addition to the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system used to rank campuses and districts, TEA also awards schools for performance on additional categories not included in the accountability ratings system. The awards are known as Gold Performance Acknowledgments.
There are three rankings with regards to Gold Performance Acknowledgments:
*Acknowledged - the campus/district has met the criteria for at least one category (acknowledgments are given separately for each category).
*Does Not Qualify - the campus/district either does not meet the criteria, or meets the criteria but is ranked Academically Unacceptable under the accountability ratings system.
*Not Applicable - the criteria does not apply to the campus/district.
Gold Performance Acknowledgment categories and standards
The categories for which a campus or district can be rated, and the criteria for award, are listed below. Unless noted below, the standard must be met at the overall level and in each subgroup (African American, Hispanic, White, and Economically Disadvantaged) for which minimum size requirements are met (each category has differing minimum size requirements).
*Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion - At least 25 percent of all 9th-12th grade students who complete at least one Advanced or Dual Enrollment course must receive credit for the course.
*Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results - At least 15 percent of all 11th and 12th graders must take at least one AP or IB examination and at least 50 percent of all 11th and 12th graders taking the exam must meet the criterion score (3 or more for the AP examination, 4 or more for the IB examination). The Economically Disadvantaged subgroup is not included for this category.
*Attendance Rate - The campus or district must meet the following percentages for students in grades 1-12:
**District Overall - 96 percent
**High School - 95 percent
**Middle School or Junior High School - 96 percent
**Elementary - 97 percent
**"Multi-Level" (campus with both elementary and secondary students) - 96 percent
*Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the reading or ELA portion (for reading, the standard is a scale score at least 2400; for ELA the standard is a scale score of at least 2400 and a score of 2 or higher on the essay portion).
*Commended Performance: Mathematics - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the mathematics portion (the standard is a scale score at least 2400).
*Commended Performance: Writing - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the writing portion (the standard is a scale score of at least 2400 and a score of 3 or higher on the essay portion).
*Commended Performance: Science - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the science portion (the standard is a scale score at least 2400).
*Commended Performance: Social Studies - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the social studies portion (the standard is a scale score at least 2400).
*Comparable Improvement: Reading/ELA - The campus's Texas Growth Index (the ratio of the sum of matched student values for Reading/ELA to the total number of matched students taking the reading/ELA portion of STAAR) must be within the top 25 percent of its "campus comparison" group (peer group of campuses with similar demographics). Only students in grades 4-11 who have previously taken the STAAR test anywhere in the state are included in the metric, which is calculated only at the All Student level (no subgroups). The award is available for individual campuses only; the metric is not calculated at the district level.
*Comparable Improvement: Mathematics - The campus's Texas Growth Index (the ratio of the sum of matched student values for mathematics to the total number of matched students taking the mathematics portion of STAAR) must be within the top 25 percent of its "campus comparison" group (peer group of campuses with similar demographics). Only students in grades 4-11 who have previously taken the STAAR test anywhere in the state are included in the metric, which is calculated only at the All Student level (no subgroups). The award is available for individual campuses only; the metric is not calculated at the district level.
*Recommended High School Program/Distinguished Achievement Program - At least 80 percent of graduates satisfied the course requirements for the Texas State Board of Education's Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program.
*SAT/ACT Results - At least 70 percent of all non-special education graduates must take either the SAT or ACT examination and at least 40 percent of those taking the exam must meet the criterion score (1110 or more for the SAT examination, 24 or more for the ACT examination). The Economically Disadvantaged subgroup is not included for this category.
*Texas Success Initiative-Higher Education Readiness Component:ELA - At least 50 percent of all 11th grade students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Texas Success Initiative" standard on the ELA portion (the standard, determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is a scale score of at least 2200 and a score of 3 or higher on the essay portion).
*Texas Success Initiative-Higher Education Readiness Component:Mathematics - At least 50 percent of all 11th grade students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Texas Success Initiative" standard on the ELA portion (the standard, determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is a scale score of at least 2200).
There are three rankings with regards to Gold Performance Acknowledgments:
*Acknowledged - the campus/district has met the criteria for at least one category (acknowledgments are given separately for each category).
*Does Not Qualify - the campus/district either does not meet the criteria, or meets the criteria but is ranked Academically Unacceptable under the accountability ratings system.
*Not Applicable - the criteria does not apply to the campus/district.
Gold Performance Acknowledgment categories and standards
The categories for which a campus or district can be rated, and the criteria for award, are listed below. Unless noted below, the standard must be met at the overall level and in each subgroup (African American, Hispanic, White, and Economically Disadvantaged) for which minimum size requirements are met (each category has differing minimum size requirements).
*Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion - At least 25 percent of all 9th-12th grade students who complete at least one Advanced or Dual Enrollment course must receive credit for the course.
*Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results - At least 15 percent of all 11th and 12th graders must take at least one AP or IB examination and at least 50 percent of all 11th and 12th graders taking the exam must meet the criterion score (3 or more for the AP examination, 4 or more for the IB examination). The Economically Disadvantaged subgroup is not included for this category.
*Attendance Rate - The campus or district must meet the following percentages for students in grades 1-12:
**District Overall - 96 percent
**High School - 95 percent
**Middle School or Junior High School - 96 percent
**Elementary - 97 percent
**"Multi-Level" (campus with both elementary and secondary students) - 96 percent
*Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the reading or ELA portion (for reading, the standard is a scale score at least 2400; for ELA the standard is a scale score of at least 2400 and a score of 2 or higher on the essay portion).
*Commended Performance: Mathematics - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the mathematics portion (the standard is a scale score at least 2400).
*Commended Performance: Writing - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the writing portion (the standard is a scale score of at least 2400 and a score of 3 or higher on the essay portion).
*Commended Performance: Science - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the science portion (the standard is a scale score at least 2400).
*Commended Performance: Social Studies - At least 25 percent of all students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Commended Performance" standard on the social studies portion (the standard is a scale score at least 2400).
*Comparable Improvement: Reading/ELA - The campus's Texas Growth Index (the ratio of the sum of matched student values for Reading/ELA to the total number of matched students taking the reading/ELA portion of STAAR) must be within the top 25 percent of its "campus comparison" group (peer group of campuses with similar demographics). Only students in grades 4-11 who have previously taken the STAAR test anywhere in the state are included in the metric, which is calculated only at the All Student level (no subgroups). The award is available for individual campuses only; the metric is not calculated at the district level.
*Comparable Improvement: Mathematics - The campus's Texas Growth Index (the ratio of the sum of matched student values for mathematics to the total number of matched students taking the mathematics portion of STAAR) must be within the top 25 percent of its "campus comparison" group (peer group of campuses with similar demographics). Only students in grades 4-11 who have previously taken the STAAR test anywhere in the state are included in the metric, which is calculated only at the All Student level (no subgroups). The award is available for individual campuses only; the metric is not calculated at the district level.
*Recommended High School Program/Distinguished Achievement Program - At least 80 percent of graduates satisfied the course requirements for the Texas State Board of Education's Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program.
*SAT/ACT Results - At least 70 percent of all non-special education graduates must take either the SAT or ACT examination and at least 40 percent of those taking the exam must meet the criterion score (1110 or more for the SAT examination, 24 or more for the ACT examination). The Economically Disadvantaged subgroup is not included for this category.
*Texas Success Initiative-Higher Education Readiness Component:ELA - At least 50 percent of all 11th grade students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Texas Success Initiative" standard on the ELA portion (the standard, determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is a scale score of at least 2200 and a score of 3 or higher on the essay portion).
*Texas Success Initiative-Higher Education Readiness Component:Mathematics - At least 50 percent of all 11th grade students taking the STAAR test score at or above the "Texas Success Initiative" standard on the ELA portion (the standard, determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is a scale score of at least 2200).
7 Notes to Infinity is a, Tamil musical film directed by Shrenik Rao as a tribute to Indian Classical Music.
Synppsis
The film attempts to explore the universality of music through infinite musical compositions created from the 7 Notes Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni. Through interviews and songs, 7 Notes to Infinity, brings parallels between India's classical music and other forms of music while presenting lyrically beautiful compositions of renowned musicians.
Cast
Background
The legendary M. Balamuralikrishna, Padma Bhushan T. V. Gopalakrishnan, Prince of the Royal family of Travancore, Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma, the direct descendant of the great music composer Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma and a group of enthusiastic children eager to learn music from him, feature prominently in the film.
Shot on location in Kerala at Kowdiar Palace, Kuthiramalika Palace, Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Padmanabhapuram Palace, this film journeys through Chennai, Bangalore, Perla and Trivandrum.
Reception
Synppsis
The film attempts to explore the universality of music through infinite musical compositions created from the 7 Notes Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni. Through interviews and songs, 7 Notes to Infinity, brings parallels between India's classical music and other forms of music while presenting lyrically beautiful compositions of renowned musicians.
Cast
Background
The legendary M. Balamuralikrishna, Padma Bhushan T. V. Gopalakrishnan, Prince of the Royal family of Travancore, Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma, the direct descendant of the great music composer Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma and a group of enthusiastic children eager to learn music from him, feature prominently in the film.
Shot on location in Kerala at Kowdiar Palace, Kuthiramalika Palace, Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Padmanabhapuram Palace, this film journeys through Chennai, Bangalore, Perla and Trivandrum.
Reception
This paradox is centered around a mission. The mission in question reads "Your new mission is to refuse this mission.". If one takes the mission, then they must refuse it. But by refusing it, they never took it. However, since refusing it was the goal, the took the mission and so forth.
In popular culture
*In the 2011 videogame Portal 2, the New Mission paradox is one of three read by GLaDOS when she desides to use them against Wheatley, believing that a paradox will overload his mind and fry every circuit in him. However, she only uses the Liar's paradox, and to no effect, because she almost suffers the effects herself by just saying it. The text for this version of the paradox read "New Mission: Refuse This Mission".
In popular culture
*In the 2011 videogame Portal 2, the New Mission paradox is one of three read by GLaDOS when she desides to use them against Wheatley, believing that a paradox will overload his mind and fry every circuit in him. However, she only uses the Liar's paradox, and to no effect, because she almost suffers the effects herself by just saying it. The text for this version of the paradox read "New Mission: Refuse This Mission".
Laura Linda Bradley is an American actress, dancer and singer, known for her range of roles in both film and stage. Apart from acting Bradley is a passionate philanthropist, whose causes focus on the importance of Arts Education, and the environment, working with WildAid as well as Global Green. Laura has also contributed her time and talents to the Drawing Hope International Organization, where she served as a member of the honorary committee for their 2012 Masquerade Gala.
She appeared in the films Winter Goodbyes, a film based on the Virginia Tech massacre of April 16, 2007, and Chapters, an independent film based on the book by Johnathan Andrews.
Early Life
Laura was born and raised in Southern Virginia, she developed a passion for performing as a young child. In a number of interviews she's referred to her childhood as "magical" and credits it with giving her the courage to pursue her dream of acting. Laura made her acting debut at two and a half, and has had the acting bug ever since. Laura was also home schooled growing up, which afforded her the freedom to study the Arts from a young age.
Career
Personal Life
Charity
Laura has always strived to have a voice, and to use that voice for change... She said in an interview done by Compassion with Fashion in March 2012 that it was important to her to do whatever she could to help young women feel that "people are behind then, supporting them, encouraging them and believing in their dreams with them."
She appeared in the films Winter Goodbyes, a film based on the Virginia Tech massacre of April 16, 2007, and Chapters, an independent film based on the book by Johnathan Andrews.
Early Life
Laura was born and raised in Southern Virginia, she developed a passion for performing as a young child. In a number of interviews she's referred to her childhood as "magical" and credits it with giving her the courage to pursue her dream of acting. Laura made her acting debut at two and a half, and has had the acting bug ever since. Laura was also home schooled growing up, which afforded her the freedom to study the Arts from a young age.
Career
Personal Life
Charity
Laura has always strived to have a voice, and to use that voice for change... She said in an interview done by Compassion with Fashion in March 2012 that it was important to her to do whatever she could to help young women feel that "people are behind then, supporting them, encouraging them and believing in their dreams with them."