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Boca Raton’s St.
Joan of Arc
Catholic School Named by
U.S. Department of Education
as a “No Child Left Behind-
Blue Ribbon School”
MEDIA ADVISORY
About The Award:
The
No Child Left Behind—Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and
private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their
states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
The
program requires schools to meet specific criteria such as being in
the top 10% in the state in mathematics and reading assessments.
Nationally recognized, the schools are awarded for their academic
achievement as some of America's best. The award acknowledges the
hard work of students, staff members, families, parishioners and the
community.
Of
the more than 120,000 public and private schools in the United
States, only 296 were honored in 2005 with the “No Child Left
Behind-Blue Ribbon Award.”
As
the only school in South Florida to receive this award in 2005, St.
Joan of Arc Catholic School of Boca Raton is proud to be among an
elite group singled out for achievement.
About The School
St.
Joan of Arc Catholic School is a rich and unique community of
heritage, faith and academic excellence. The school was founded by
parishioners with the Sisters of Mercy from County Cork, Ireland in
1960, and has grown from a small warehouse school of 70 students to
a modern day facility accommodating over 600 students.
The
school which consists of Pre K - 8, stresses academic excellence at
all levels and prepares students at such a high level that many are
eligible for advanced courses in English, math, history, Spanish and
science at the high school level.
The
school has made a total commitment to help children who are
struggling academically to reach their full potential. Special
reading and math teachers are on staff to assist those with
difficulties in these subject areas so that every effort is made to
ensure that no child is left behind.
School Information:
Principal: Sister Ellen
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
501 SW 3rd Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-392-7974
Media Contact:
Penny
Bonvini
561-392-7974 |
