Renaissance is a partnership between business and education which brings ideas and people together and finds ways for students to experience the joy of learning. These partnerships will help increase reward and recognition opportunities. It recognizes educators as dedicated and valuable professionals.

The program is called Renaissance because it intends to create a "rebirth or revival" in education.

The mission of Renaissance is to promote and recognize academic achievements and contributions of students and staff.

Yes, it is a joint venture between both schools with all donations shared equally. Currently, we have over 100 businesses that support Renaissance with gifts of discounts, products, and funds to support various Renaissance Programs.

Our goals are to...

• increase attendance rates
• raise grade point averages
• increase school spirit
• reward positive behavior

There are numerous programs that will be implemented in stages throughout the school year. Students can earn a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Card every semester that gives them discounts or free merchandise at local businesses. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Cards are rewards that students must apply for themselves. Other programs of Renaissance are recognitions based on teacher's nominations. These include the "I Got Caught" Award and the "Personal Best" Award. Students do not apply for these awards.

• 95% experience improvement in overall GPA.
• 63 % showed improvement in achievement tests.
• 72% noted increases in student daily attendance.
• 42% had a decrease in dropout rates
• 60% saw a decrease in disciplinary problems.

• Increased awareness of local businesses by students, parents and staff.
• Promotions encouraging students and their families to patronize local merchants.
• Media and school publicity about the program and sponsors.

There are many programs that will be implemented in stages throughout the school year. The following is a brief description of a few of the programs:

Students with No Tardies or Absences
Each week, student's names will be selected at random until a student with no absences or tardies is selected for a gift certificate.

Staff Member of the Week
Students and staff may nominate an outstanding faculty member each week. A drawing from those nominated will be awarded a gift certificate to a restaurant.

Stretch Award
Students who have improved their GPA the most in a 9-week grading period must apply for this award after increasing their GPA by .5 or more. All earn a certificate and the top two in each grade are honored at a luncheon.

Personal Best
Faculty recognize students who have shown a consistent effort in doing their personal best. Faculty will nominate students who then attend an early morning breakfast with parents and/or guardians.

"I Got Caught" Award
Staff members recognize students that "get caught" doing something positive. Each staff member may "catch" up to 2 students per month. Students then show their "I Got Caught" Cards at the deli for a free soft drink, after which they receive 1/2 price refills for the remainder of the school year.

Student of the Month
Two students per grade (one female; one male) are chosen by staff for this award each month. Students may be honored only one time during their high school career. Sponsors have sometimes honored these students with an engraved watch, a t-shirt, and complimentary parking passes near the school.

Renaissance Cards
About 40 local business offer free merchandise or discounts. Students apply for Gold, Silver, and Bronze cards following the first and third nine weeks. Cards are awarded based on minimum grade point averages, school activities, and no tardies and/or absences.