Schools
South Cobb Posts Gains on Writing Test
The Georgia High School Writing Test is required for students to earn a high school diploma.
South Cobb and Kennesaw Mountain 11th graders were singled out today for posting the largest gains of any Cobb County high school on the state's high-stakes writing exam.
The Georgia High School Writing Test, which was administered in late September, is required for students to earn a high school diploma. To pass, students must earn 200 points. A 350 is a perfect score.
At South Cobb and Kennesaw Mountain, the percentage of juniors who met or exceeded standards grew by 4 percent, the biggest increase of Cobb's 16 high schools, according to data the district released today.
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“I’m proud to see that our district-wide efforts to incorporate writing in all academic areas, including math and science, are resulting in improved performance and a higher passing rate on the GHSWT for Cobb County,” Cobb County Schools Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said in a statement.
Coming later to South Cobb Patch: An overview of the district's performance on the writing test.
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