...some areas I would like to think we are going to exceed it." Reach Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com. Sample test To read more about the Criterion-Reference Competency Test or to view a sample of the test...

...Linda Gail Hendrick) was stabbed (in Richmond County) with the scissors. I think this was an overreaction to a situation that was mishandled by the instructor." Reach Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...Nurses in hospitals are dealing with patients in life-and-death situations," Mr. Jenkins said. "Whereas the job of a school nurse is less demanding." Reach Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...is not seeking re-election because she is running for the state Legislature. Brad Owens filed a form to seek campaign contributions but so far has not qualified. Reach Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...is pleased with the new school. "It was her first year in school," he said of his daughter. "I was glad to have her come to a place that wasn't run down." Reach Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...environments can learn and to quit making excusing for home life," she said. "This was the icing on the cake -- to show it can be done. And we're doing it." ReachFaith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...school but hopes her training will allow her to prevent fights before they start. "I hope to tell other students that fights don't have to destroy your education." Reach Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...first lady Eva Peron. Madonna had given birth to a daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon, on Oct. 14. Lourdes' father is Carlos Leon, a personal trainer/actor. ReachFaith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...who is in Ms. Hendrick's Sunday school class. "She went out of her way for others." Staff writers Jessica Rink and Sandy Hodson contributed to this article. Reach Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com.

...Writing short stories and spending time with family and friends REACH Faith Johnson at (706) 823-3765 orfaithj@augustachronicle.com. FINALISTS Five Richmond County teachers are finalists for Teach of the Year. The winner will be announced...