[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     SEPTEMBER SCHOOL OF THE MONTH

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2000

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I have named H. Frank Carey 
High School in Franklin Square School of the Month in the Fourth 
Congressional District for September 2000. Recently, Carey High 
received the prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award for 1999-2000 from 
the U.S. Department of Education.
  In addition, Carey High School is one of five high schools in the 
Sewanhaka Central High School District which was one of only three 
school districts to win the prestigious New York State Excelsior Award.
  I want to congratulate Carey High School not only on the Blue Ribbon 
Award, but also for the personal educational approach provided to Long 
Island's young adults.
  Thomas Dolan is the Principal of Carey, and Dr. George Goldstein is 
the Superintendent of Schools for the Sewanhaka Central School 
District. The school has 1,528 students, 137 staff members.
  The Blue Ribbon Award is bestowed on schools that excel in all areas 
of academic leadership, teaching and teacher development and school 
curriculum. In addition, schools must exhibit exceptional levels of 
community and parental involvement, high student achievement levels and 
rigorous safety and discipline programs. Schools selected for 
recognition have conducted a thorough self-evaluation, involving 
administrators, teachers, students, parents and community 
representatives, including developing a strategic plan for the future.
  Carey teaches students to learn, and also instills a sense of 
community responsibility. As a result, students excel academically and 
fully participate in the school community, whether in the fine arts or 
athletics.
  Carey High School approaches education as a never-ending way of life. 
Carey has an exemplary academic record, a dedicated staff, and is a 
great asset to Long Island education.

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