Westminster Academy Lower School selected as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) October 08, 2014 -- On Tuesday, September 30, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, recognized the Westminster Academy Lower School as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School in the category of Exemplary High Performing Schools.
The Westminster Academy Lower School will be honored alongside 287 public and 50 private schools across the nation at a recognition ceremony held November 10–11, 2014, in Washington, D.C.
In its 32-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed this coveted award on just under 7,900 of America’s schools.
“These great schools are fulfilling the promise of American education—that all students, no matter their name or zip code, can flourish when schools provide safe, creative, and challenging learning environments,” Secretary Duncan said. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are models of consistent excellence and a resource for other schools and districts. We celebrate them for their tireless effort and boundless creativity in reaching and teaching every student.”
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. The award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.
For 44 years, Westminster Academy has educated and equipped children as a Christ-honoring, Bible-centered, covenant, college-preparatory school ministry of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. The school is composed of students in PK2 through 12th grade with an annual enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. Students are immersed in Jesus Christ, God's Truth, and scholarly excellence in all areas of their learning at WA. Most recently, the Class of 2014 collectively received $9.1 million in offers. For more information about Westminster Academy, visit their website at http://www.wa.edu.
Blake Matthews, Westminster Academy, http://www.wa.edu, +1 954.771.4615 Ext: 2628, [email protected]
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