Certified as Parent Involvement School of Excellence

Greenville, SC -- More than 700 students at Blythe Academy of Languages in Greenville have one more reason to take pride in their school. National PTA has certified Blythe as a Parent Involvement School of Excellence. National PTA’s Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence certification recognizes schools that uphold the highest standards in parent involvement. All schools in the nation are encouraged to submit an application to National PTA.
 
As part of the certification process, Blythe formed a team consisting of the principal, assistant principal, guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and representatives from the community; completed a self-assessment; and applied for one of two distinctions (Certification of Excellence or Recognition of Commitment) based on the results of their self-assessment. According to team members, the certification is a symbol of parents, staff, and community members working together for the common goal of helping children succeed. The Academy’s Parent Tutorial Program won third place in the State last year for its commitment to student growth.

"Every child deserves to attend a school of excellence," said National PTA President Linda Hodge. "The certification program is an unprecedented opportunity for all schools to achieve excellence and be recognized for their dedication to parent involvement."

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Education Association, and National School Public Relations Association joined National PTA in the development and implementation of the certification program.

For more information about National PTA¹s Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence certification, visit www.pta.org or call (800) 307-4PTA (4782).

Palmetto Gold Award

Greenville, SC -- Blythe Academy of Languages was one of twenty-one Greenville County schools who earned Palmetto Gold Awards and Palmetto Silver Awards for attaining high levels of absolute performance and high rates of improvement.  Blythe received $11,273 for the Gold Award.

Criteria for the award were developed by the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee. The criteria were based on the absolute and improvement ratings that were assigned to each school on the 2005 school report cards. The report card ratings are determined by PACT scores for elementary and middle schools. For high schools, the ratings are based on Exit Exam results and eligibility for LIFE scholarships.

 

Website Awards

Blythe Academy's website received the 2005-2006 Award of Excellence from the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SCNSPRA). The purpose of the Awards Program is to recognize outstanding school public relations efforts in the areas of print and video.
 

Blythe Academy's website received the 2005-2006 Silver Award from the American Association of Webmasters. The American Association Of Webmasters Awards are designed to supply formal recognition to webmasters and designers who have shown outstanding achievement in web design, content and creativity.

 
  

Blythe Academy's website received the 2005 Webmaster Choice Silver Award.  Winning the Webmaster's Choice Award is highly competitive.  It is in recognition of the professional design and content of these school web sites.  The award is presented to web sites whose wed design, originality and content have achieved levels of excellence deserving of professional recognition by Greenville County Schools. 


 

Dick and Tunky Riley School Improvement Award

Greenville, SC – Blythe Academy was selected as one of the eight finalists for the Dick and Tunky Riley School Improvement Award. The annual award recognizes School Improvement Councils for outstanding achievement and civic engagement on behalf of their school.

The winners of the Riley Award and four Honorable Mentions were announced by Secretary and Mrs. Richard Riley in Columbia on March 25.  Blythe received an Honorable Mention in the 2006 award.

The SIC at Blythe Academy of Languages plays a vital role in school programs. The team’s focus is on improving student achievement. Among their activities is a tutorial program for parents to help their child improve academically. They also established the BUG Club – Bringing Up Grades. A foreign language focus committee is working to strengthen the language program, and a new program called Men That Matter the Most provides an opportunity for children to invite male role models to the school.
 

2006 South Carolina PTA Awards
 

Outstanding PTA Unit of the Year

First 15 Schools in South Carolina to Achieve 100% PTA Membership

2006 Southwest PTA Awards
 

SWPTA Outstanding Unit of the Year