Brookside Elementary is a recipient of the 2012 Washington Achievement Award. The winners are selected using the Washington Accountability Index and criteria in the Accountability Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver. The award is given to elementary, middle, high and comprehensive schools in seven categories: overall excellence, language arts, math, science, extended graduation rate (high and comprehensive schools only), closing achievement gaps and high progress (Title 1 eligible, and participating schools only). Brookside Elementary is being recognized for: SCIENCE