The FAMU Developmental Research School (DRS) earned another “C” grade on its Florida School Accountability Report for the 2010-2011 year. During those 12 months, the institution was led by Interim Superintendent W.E. “Bill” Johnson.Johnson replaced ex-Superintendent Ronald Holmes on July 1, 2010. Under Holmes, DRS received a “D” in 2008-2009 and a “C” in 2009-2010.
New Superintendent Patricia Hodge will receive her first school grade at DRS after the current 2011-2012 year. Before coming to FAMU, Hodge served as director of Florida Atlantic University Schools (FAU) for three years. FAU’s K-12 program received straight “As” during her tenure.
Hodge says the DRS family is making progress in its mission to improve the school grade.
“Congratulations to the students, faculty, parents and the community of FAMU DRS for maintaining their school grade of C,” Hodge said in a message to the DRS community. “This is a result of your wonderful efforts and enduring support. With your continuing hard work, we are expecting even greater results on next year’s grades.”