Good News Arrives Early at Robert E. Lee High

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Schools across Florida will learn on Thursday what grade they earned, but Robert E. Lee High got some good news early, courtesy of Governor Charlie Crist.

While attending a bill signing ceremony, Crist told the crowd at Lee High the school got a passing grade.

"Well, tomorrow it's going to come out that you are a C, " said Crist to a round of applause.

Last year, Lee High earned a "D" based on student FCAT scores.

Principal Denise Hall was excited to get the news ahead of other schools.

"The teachers have worked hard; students have worked hard," said Hall, who planned to email staff the good news.

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