Dr. Margaret Stroud, Varnett's superintendent, congratulated kindergarten students Friday for completing the Stanford 10 tests, and then the children celebrated with a ties and tiaras dance.
"Congratulations for a job well done," Dr. Stroud said, prompting cheers from the gathering of staff, students and a sprinkling of parents. "I know the results will be phenomenal." Dr. Stroud also praised Mrs. Cheyne Brown and the teachers for their work and thanked the parents for making Varnett the school of choice for their children. "We hope you have re-enrolled for next school year," she said.
The Stanford 10 test, for students in grades kindergarten through 2, covers all subject areas and gives teachers an indication of where the students rank in comparison to others in the same grade level across Texas and the United States.
Following the superintendent's presentation, the students broke into dance for their ties and tiaras party. "They were dressed for the wonderful job that they did," Dr. Stroud said.