[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 128 (Tuesday, November 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2022]
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            PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2006

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to honor a 
school in my district for their academic excellence in being named a 
Blue Ribbon School.
  The schools are selected based on one of two criteria: schools with 
at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds 
that dramatically improve student performance to high levels on state 
tests; or schools whose students regardless of background, achieve in 
the top 10 percent of their state on state tests or in the top 10 
percent of the Nation on nationally-normed tests.
  To receive this recognition, Willow Creek Elementary School has had 
in each of the past three years over 90 percent of its' students 
perform at ``Proficient'' or ``Advanced'' levels in math and reading. 
Willow Creek also received this prestigious honor in 1999.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to honor the students of 
Willow Creek Elementary School as recipients of the No Child Left 
Behind--Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

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