• Rock Island Elementary School, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Langston Chapel Elementary School, Statesboro, GA
• Attucks Middle School, Hollywood, FL
• Martha Gaskins Middle School, Birmingham, AL
• Bethune-Bowman Middle High School, Rowesville, SC

• Blaine Street Elementary School, Monroe, GA
• Carrollton Elementary School, Carrollton, GA
• Carrollton Middle School, Carrollton, GA
• Floyd Middle School, Marbleton, GA
• Gainsville Exploration Academy, Gainsville GA
• Gainsville Exploration Academy, Gainsville GA
• Miramar Elementary School, Miramar, FL
• Southern Choctaw Elementary School, Gilbertown,AL
• Waycross Middle School, Waycross, GA

Using the following criteria, nominate a “High-Flying School” for national recognition:

“High-Flying School” Criteria

• High Achievement
The school ranks at the 67th percentile or higher in at least one academic subject in at least one grade level.

• High Poverty
The school’s student population is comprised of at least 50% of students living at or below poverty level.

• Diversity of the Student Body
The school’s student population is comprised of 50% or more minority students. Please describe the diverse composition of the student body.

• Community Collaboration
The school demonstrates high levels of collaboration with community and/or university in addressing youth-at-risk issues within the school and community.

• Citizenship Development
The school provides opportunities for students to develop citizenship skills.

• Democratic Education
School curriculum includes objectives and activities related to the growth of students as individuals who are successful members of a democratic society.

Each school selected as a 2010 High-Flying School will receive an invitation and travel honorarium of $1000 per school, hotel room for three nights, and paid registration fees for two people at the National Youth-At-Risk Conference held in Savannah, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency, February 28-March 3, 2010. Each school will be recognized at an awards ceremony and will share their school success in a High Flying School Showcase. Nominations for 2010 High-Flying Schools recognition must be submitted using online submission form by December 1, 2009.

• Alfred E. Beach High School, Savannah, GA
• C. J. Hicks Elementary School, Conyers, GA
• Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center, Estes Park,CO
• Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary, Woodbridge, VA
• Screven County Middle School, Sylvania, GA

• Simonton Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA
• Southside Performance Learning Center, Brunswick, GA
• Edith I. Starke Elementary School, Deland, FL
• Peace Regional Outreach Campus, Peace River, Alberta, Canada

• Alsup Elementary School, Commerce City, CO
• Sanders-Clyde Elementary School, Charleston, SC
• Screven County High School, Sylvania, GA
• William H. Councill Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
• Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College, Derby, England

• Warren County Middle School, Warrenton, GA
• Bowmar Avenue Elementary School, Vicksburg, MS
• Murray High School, Charlottesville, VA
• Specialist Schools and Academy Trust, London, England
• Mill Creek Elementary School, Statesboro, GA

• Mattie Lively Elementary School, Statesboro, GA
• Central Park Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
• Gainesville Elementary School, Gainesville, GA
• Brady Elementary School, Detroit, MI
• Pocomoke Elementary School, Charlotte, NC

• Savannah Middle School, Grifton, NC
• Islands Elementary School, Savannah, GA
• Hartsfield Elementary School, Tallahassee, FL
• Boulder Preparatory High School, Boulder, CO
• Hambrick Middle School, Houston, TX
• Pocomoke Middle School, Pocomoke, MD
• Thomasboro Elementary School, Charlotte, NC

• St. Landry Parish School System, Opelousas, LA
• Reid Ross Classical School, Fayetteville, NC
• Vinson-Bynum Elementary School, Wilson, NC
• John W. Burke Elementary School, Macon, GA
• St. James-Gaillard Elementary School, Eutawville, SC
• Fairview Middle School, Tallahassee, FL
• Kipp Academy, Houston, TX