[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 25 (Thursday, March 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA FOR THE SAGEMONT SCHOOL

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 2, 2006

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Sagemont School on the occasion of their 10th anniversary 
celebration.
  The Sagemont School is an educational establishment in my district 
that provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that 
inspires each student to think critically, reach his or her maximum 
potential and grow into a valuable citizen of our global community.
  The Sagemont School's academic program is a rigorous college-prep 
curriculum that includes a variety of Honors and AP courses. Sagemont 
is second to none when it comes to integrating state-of-the-art 
technology, Internet use and even additional coursework at their 
``virtual school'' education partner, University of Miami Online High 
School. Sagemont also meets the needs of students with specific 
learning disabilities through its Mountain Peak Academy, a program that 
mainstreams with the school's regular program.
  The Sagemont School operates two campuses in Weston, in addition to 
its Virtual School known as The University of Miami Online High School. 
The Sagemont Lower School serves students in pre-K through grade 5; the 
Sagemont Upper School serves grades 6 through 12. The faculty and staff 
at Sagemont are dedicated to parent-teacher relationships in a high-
tech learning environment. With multiple computers in the classroom and 
an average class size of 17 students, children are learning the skills 
they will need to be successful both in school and later in life.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to acknowledge the achievements of The 
Sagemont School over the past decade. It is my sincere belief that the 
Sagemont School will continue to instill in each of their students the 
joy of learning, personal growth, and a sense of personal and community 
responsibility for many years to come.

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