Issue 5 | Volume 8 | 2015-2016
Perspectives The Principal's N ewsletter A M ESSAGE FROM DR. W OODBERRY Dear High School East Community, Another great year at High School East has come to an end! We could not have had a finer group of students, educators, parents and community members working together to achieve success in academics, athletics and the arts. Our students? truly remarkable accomplishments are a direct result of our professional learning community?s (K-12) efforts to educate our children and the Half Hollow Hills community?s dedication to excellence. Reflecting on this year, I can fondly say that it has been a pleasure serving as the principal of this great school. Good luck to the Class of 2016! I wish everyone an enjoyable and safe summer! Remember Excellence,
Respect,
Responsibility
and
Dr. J. A. Woodberry Principal, HS East
High Honors for High School East This May, High School East was honored to learn that it received a Silver Medal from US News and World Report, finishing in the Top 3% of approximately 21,500 high schools in the United States. Rankings are based on class sizes, graduation rates, English and Math proficiency rates, Advanced Placement course enrollment, and Advanced Placement exam success rates. The Washington Post also ranked High School East in the Top 3% of American high schools on its annual "Most Challenging High Schools" list. This ranking is derived from the number of AP exams the graduating class has taken. 1