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Governor Sonny Perdue and State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox honored five schools throughout the state, including our very own Savannah Arts Academy, with the Governor’s Cup trophy for improvement in SAT scores.

Students, teachers and staff received a surprise visit yesterday from Superintendent Kathy Cox and Governor Perdue, who presented them with the Governor’s Cup trophy for their outstanding SAT scores.  

Governor Perdue initiated the statewide competition in 2003 as part of an overall effort to raise Georgia’s SAT scores.  The Governor's Cup Challenge allows schools to compete on three-year average gains from their most recent SAT average based on scores from participating seniors in critical reading, math and writing. Most recent SAT scores are obtained by combining the critical reading, math and writing scores from the most recent administration of the test.

“Georgia’s students are working harder than ever to perform well on the SAT,” said Governor Sonny Perdue.  “I know that dedicated teachers, involved parents and hard-working students all worked together on this outstanding achievement.  I’m pleased to recognize their collective success and present them with the Governor’s Cup trophy.” 

In addition to the Governor’s Cup trophy, Savannah Arts Academy was awarded a $2,000 grant towards SAT preparation resources and their entire junior and senior class received T-shirts.  Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is a partner in the Governor’s Cup, providing all prizes to the winning schools.

For more information on the Governor’s Cup, visit www.satrocks.com.