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2015-2016 SAT SCORES
Critical
Reading Math Writing Total
Houston 493 482 464 1,439
County

Georgia 477 472 458 1,407

children must reach age 5 for kindergarten
or age 6 for first grade by December 31.
All new students (kindergarten-12th
Mossy Creek Middle School Advanced Placement Honor
Academic Bowl Team grade) register at Central Registration,
Schools and AP STEM Schools. Houston which is at 303 South Davis Dr. in Warner
County’s students typically score close to Robins. Parents new to Houston County
Each of Houston County’s schools the global average on AP exams, saving
meets standards established by the Georgia families tuition money of more than schools are encouraged to complete the
Department of Education. The system and Online Registration before visiting Central
$3 million. The district’s 2016 graduation Registration to assist in registration.
all schools are also district accredited by rate was 86.7 percent, 7.5 percentage
the AdvancEd Accreditation Commission, All students enrolling in Houston
points higher than the state. County public schools must provide the
a national commission that confers the
The effectiveness of area educators’ following documents:
accreditation seal of the Southern academic programs is apparent with 23
Association of Colleges and Schools 4Parent/Guardian Photo ID (for example:
of Houston County’s schools having been
Council on Accreditation and School named Georgia Schools of Excellence a work ID, passport, driver’s license
Improvement. The schools offer equitable total of 39 times since 1986. Six schools 4Certified Birth Certificate
education standards that are checked annually. Every were named Title 1 Reward Schools by the does not live with his natural parents
4Guardianship/Custody Orders if the child
educational programs as a result of applied
Georgia Department of Education, and
4Lease or Mortgage statement
five years, the district is re-evaluated by
the Houston County Board of Education
visiting educators.
property tax statement, income tax statement,
The district continues to emphasize was named an Exemplary School Board 4Second Proof of Residency such as a utility bill,
by the Georgia School Boards Association.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math automobile registration, insurance or mail from
Numerous national and state awards are any government agency
(STEM) education, to include Bring Your won annually.
Own Device (BYOD). Additionaly, a three- 4Social Security Card (or signed waiver
in accordance with O.C.G.A 20-2-150)
year National Math and Science Initiative Student Admissions
4Ear, Eye and Dental Screening,
greatly expanded the Advanced Placement In Houston County, children are Georgia Form 3300
program at high schools and middle eligible for admission to pre-kindergarten (available from a doctor or the Health Department)
schools, increasing AP enrollment and if they reach their fourth birthday on or 4Immunization Certificate, Georgia Form 3231
qualifying scores. before September 1 of the current school (available from a doctor or the Health Department)
Houston County students’ academic year. Children are eligible for admission to 4School Records and Last Report Card,
abilities shine through on a consistent kindergarten if they reach their fifth birthday if transferring from another school system.
basis, as they regularly outperform their on or before September 1 of the current Houston County Board of Education
comparison groups on standardized tests. school year. Children are eligible for P.O. Box 1850
On the 2016 Georgia Milestones Assessment admission to first grade if they reach their 1100 Main St., Perry, GA 31069
System, Houston County students out- sixth birthday on or before September 1 478-988-6200, www.hcbe.net
performed the state average in all subject of the current school year.
areas. On Georgia’s accountability measure, Underage children moving into Houston County Career Academy
the College and Career Ready Performance Georgia may be admitted to kindergarten The Houston County Career Academy
Index (CCRPI), Houston County’s overall or first grade if the parents and children is available as a part-time option for students
single score in 2016 was six points above have lived outside the state of Georgia who attend the five traditional high schools
the state’s overall single score. In addition, for two years and the children have been in the Houston County School System.
all five high schools were named 2016 enrolled in an accredited program. The HCCA has a focus toward integrating

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