[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2201]
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                    PARMA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Parma Heights 
Christian Academy, which has been named a 2000-2001 Blue Ribbon School 
of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Parma Heights Christian Academy is the only private Christian school 
in the nation to receive the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award 
this year. In all, only 264 schools in the country earned this 
prestigious award this year. Blue Ribbon Schools are considered to be 
models of both excellence and equity where educational excellence for 
all students is a high priority. Parma Heights Christian Academy had to 
demonstrate its effectiveness in meeting local, state and national 
educational goals and had to successfully complete a rigorous 
application process. Blue Ribbon Schools must offer instructional 
programs that meet the highest academic standards, have supportive and 
learning-centered school environments, and demonstrate student outcome 
results that are significantly above average.
  Parma Heights Christian Academy is an outstanding school that is well 
deserving of this national recognition. Its academic programs and 
environment will serve as a model for schools across the country. My 
fellow colleagues, please Join me In congratulating the students, 
teachers and administration of Parma Heights Christian Academy for 
their commitment to excellence.

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