Students who set high academic goals, have self - discipline, motivate themselves, manage stress, and organize their approach to work learn more and get better grades (Duckworth & Seligman, 2005; Elliot & Dweck, 2005; cited in Durlak et al., 2011). (edutopia.org)
The Blue Ribbon School award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that have helped close the achievement gap and whose students attain and maintain high academic goals. (ed.gov)
Our students are expected to meet or exceed high academic goals established by the state of California, while teachers collaborate to help our students reach their potential. (exteraschools.org)