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EDUCATION MP seniors toss their mortar boards to celebrate graduation. • Mary Persons students performed better than the state average on end of course tests in Ninth Grade Literature, Geometry, Physical Science, Biology, US History and Economics. • The beginning salary for a teacher in Monroe County schools is $34,682. The average teacher salary is $53,424. The average administrator salary is $86,288. 2012 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate • 2012 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate for MPHS = 80.07 (4th highest among Middle Ga. RESA high schools) • 2012 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate for Monroe County Schools = 80.07 (1st in Middle Ga. RESA compared to each systems’ average) 2012 Academics • MPHS received a Silver Rating and named 47th Best High School in Georgia by US News & World Report’s Ranking of Best High Schools • MPHS named in the Top 11% of High Schools Nationwide by US News & World Report • Mary Persons High School (MPHS) scored highest percentage ever of meets and exceeds on Georgia High School Writing Test at 99.6% • MPHS End of Course Tests far meets and exceeds in: 9th Grade Literature – 88% 46 American Literature – 93% Coordinate Algebra – 34% (Note: new exam and first year of implementation for new curriculum) Math II – 64% Physical Science – 88% Biology – 74% US History – 83% Economics – 93% • Monroe County Middle School CRCT results for FY2013 meets and exceeds in: Reading – 96% English/Language Arts – 94% Mathematics – 90% Science – 82% Social Studies – 85% • Elementa ry Schools CRCT results for FY2013 – Grades 3, 4, & 5 – mets and exceeds in: Reading – 96% English/Language Arts – 96% Mathematics – 93% Science – 86% Social Studies – 89% 2012 Athletics, Fine Arts, and Extra Curricular • All three elementary schools continue to have students participate in the Georgia Student Media Festival, advance to the International Student Media Festival, and win awards at the International Student Medial Festival. • Girls Trio named Region 2AAAA Champions • MPHS Literary earned 4th in State AAAA Literary Competition • MPHS Literary named Region 2AAAA Literary Champions • Chorus earned Straight Superior Ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) • One (1) student was awarded the Golden Eagle in Drama • Business Law Students placed 3rd in State FBLA Competition • 15 of 17 Sports made appearances in the State Tournament • 12th in Directors Cup (State) • Finished 3rd in All-Sports Trophy (Region) • Boys Golf finished 6th in State and Girls Golf finished 14th in State • Girls Track finished 14th in State • Boys Cross Country finished 15th in State • Girls Cross Country finished 19th in State • Boys and Girls Tennis made the Sweet Sixteen • Four (4) Region Runner-ups (Football, Boys Tennis, Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer) Stakeholder Satisfaction Surveys 2012-2013 • 90% of stakeholders are satisfied with the quality of the education program in MCS • 87% of stakeholders are satisfied with the availability of technology and how it is used in MCS • 86% of stakeholders are satisfied with the leadership in MCS • 88% of stakeholders report adults in their schools are courteous and helpful when assistance is needed • 92% of stakeholders feel their schools are safe • 86% of stakeholders feel their schools are clean • 92% of stakeholders feel schools communicate proactively The Mary Persons Bulldogs have made the playoffs three years in a row. • Football Team made the Sweet Sixteen • Boys Soccer and Girls Soccer made the state tournament • Girls Basketball made the Sweet Sixteen • Baseball made the State Tournament • Girls Volleyball made the State Tournament • Two (2) Region Champions (Girls Basketball, Boys Golf) • 70% of stakeholders feel there is effective use of financial resources • 76% of stakeholders feel students are prepared for success the next year • 66% of stakeholders feel the school nutrition program is of high quality • 85% of stakeholders feel the transportation provided to students and families is of high quality Welcome Home: The Forsyth-Monroe County Relocation Guide and Membership Directory