A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Aiken Scholars Academy in aiken county FOR earning 2025 Blue Ribbon School honors and for being named in the top ten high schools in the united states.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is pleased to learn that Aiken Scholars Academy has earned 2025 Blue Ribbon School honors from the U.S. Department of Education and has been named as one of the top ten high schools in the United States; and

 

Whereas, the U.S. Department of Education began the National Blue Ribbon Schools program more than forty years ago to recognize public and private schools for overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps; and

 

Whereas, public schools are nominated based on their overall performance by the South Carolina Department of Education, and independent schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education. Schools are then selected and ranked based on their performance on tests, graduation rate, and other academic criteria; and

 

Whereas, six schools in South Carolina, including Aiken Scholars Academy, were selected for their leadership in academic excellence and for making measurable progress in closing achievement gaps among students; and

 

Whereas, this award recognizes Aiken Scholars Academy as one of the top ten high schools in the nation; and

 

Whereas, Aiken Scholars Academy values learning both inside and outside the classroom. The school is committed to creating a positive culture by building relationships among stakeholders, nurturing individual students, working towards meeting personal growth goals, and celebrating successes along the pathway to lifelong learning; and

 

Whereas, teachers and administrators at Aiken Scholars Academy work diligently to provide students access to the most challenging curriculum, the most accelerated course of study, the most qualified faculty and staff, the most up-to-date classroom technology, and the most supportive environment; and

 

Whereas, students of Aiken Scholars Academy attend courses at the University of South Carolina Aiken and finish high school with a portion of their college degrees completed. Additionally, the Advanced Placement course participation rate at Aiken Scholars Academy is 100%; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is grateful for Aiken Scholars Academy's dedication its students and takes great pleasure in saluting the school for earning 2025 Blue Ribbon School honors and for being named a top high school in the United States.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Aiken Scholars Academy in Aiken County for earning 2025 Blue Ribbon School honors and for being named in the top ten high schools in the United States.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the principal of Aiken Scholars Academy, Martha Messick.

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