Every Student Succeeding
ACSA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, as well as the 25th anniversary of the Every Student Succeeding program.
We hope you'll join us to celebrate this year's outstanding student honorees and recognize the hundreds of students who have inspired us with their courage and resilience since 1996.
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Every Student Succeeding Program. Learn more.
2021 Every Student Succeeding Honorees
2021 Student Honorees
Each year, ACSA recognizes 19 pre-K-adult students, one from each geographic region, as well as two California adult education students, for overcoming the odds and achieving success. We sincerely congratulate all the 2021 student recipients at the charter, region and state levels. ACSA is proud to honor your achievements, resilience and bravery.
Region 1
Emily Yang
A 12th grade student at Eureka High School, Eureka City Schools
Region 2
Adrian Chun
A 12thth grade student at Wheatland Union High School, Wheatland Union HSD
Region 3
Rayahna Fraijo
An 11th grade student at Esparto High School, Esparto USD
Region 4
A 12th grade student at Vallejo High School, Vallejo City USD
Region 5
A 12th grade student at Abraham Lincoln High School, SFUSD
Region 6
Hallie Evans
A 12th grade student at Arroyo High School, San Lorenzo USD
Region 7
A 12th grade student at Lathrop High School, Manteca USD
Region 8
A 5th grade student at Del Roble Elementary, Oak Grove SD
Region 9
A 12th grade student at Pershing Continuation High, Central USD
Region 10
A 12th grade student at Watsonville High School, Pajaro Valley USD
Region 11
A 12th grade student at Lee Vining High School, Eastern Sierra USD
Region 12
An 8th grade student at Sequoia Middle School, Fontana USD
Region 13
Isabella Francisco
A 12th grade student at Westlake High School, Conejo Valley USD
Region 14
An 11th grade student at Cerritos High School, ABC USD
Region 15
A 12th grade student at Quartz Hill High, Antelope Valley HSD
Region 16
A 12th grade student at Bell High school, Los Angeles USD
Region 17
An 11th grade student at William Lyon School, ACCESS-OCDE
Region 18
A 12th grade student at Mountain Empire High School, Mountain Empire USD
Region 19
A 12th grade student at Palm Desert High School, Desert Sands USD
Adult Education
Miami Abdulal
Corona-Norco Adult School
Torrance Adult School
Program Overview
Every Student Succeeding
ACSA believes every student deserves equal opportunities to succeed. On every school day throughout California, dedicated educators and courageous students overcome tremendous obstacles to reach their goals of academic excellence.
Their success is our success; their powerful stories are our inspiration.
Each year, ACSA recognizes 19 pre-K-adult students, one from each geographic region, as well as two California adult education students, for overcoming the odds and achieving success.
Recognition
Students are honored at ACSA's Leadership Summit Every Student Succeeding Luncheon in November, as well as at various regional events.
In 2021, the ESS presentation is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco. We will post more information as it becomes available.
ACSA will actively publicize award recipients through the news media, and ACSA's website, publications and social media channels.
Purpose and Eligibility
Purpose. The purpose of this award is to honor students at all grade levels (pre-K to adult education) who have succeeded against all odds, beyond expectations or simply won the hearts of the administrators and other educators who helped them achieve their goals. One student from each region will be honored.
Eligibility. Nominees should be students who have made a special effort to succeed and have overcome obstacles such as:
- Returning to school
- Leaving a gang
- Improving their attendance
- Changing their attitude
- Overcoming physical and mental barriers
They should also be active in:
- After school programs
- Community service
- Student conflict resolution
- Cross-age tutoring
- Peer mediation
- Peer tutoring
Nominees can come from programs such as:
- Alternative Education
- At-risk
- Bilingual
- Continuation School
Nominations
Nominations must be sent directly to the nominee's region. Each region will select one winner and honor them at region events throughout the year.
Download 2022 Nomination Form
Check with your region leadership for the region submission deadline. **All nominations must be submitted to your region or charter leadership.**
Regions, send your completed student nomination form (one student recipient per region) to the state ACSA Awards Program coordinator by March 1, 2022:
Emily Agpoon, ACSA Awards Program
916.329.3833 |
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