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To honor and congratulate Horizon Science Academy Columbus on its academic achievement and recognition as a "School of Excellence" for the second year in a row.
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WHEREAS, Horizon Science Academy provides students with an innovative world class education, rich in math, science and technology focused on preparing students to become bold inquirers, problem solvers and ethical leaders, skill-ready for post-secondary education to meet the challenges of a competitive global workforce; and
WHEREAS, Horizon Science Academy is managed by Concept Schools and since its inception in 1999, now has 25 schools and 7,000 students in four states; and
WHEREAS, students of all nationalities, race, economic backgrounds and scholastic levels are enrolled at Horizon Science Academy; and
WHEREAS, Horizon Science Academy has built its culture on a common set of values, student, teacher, and parent accountability, and high expectations all resulting in high levels of student achievement; and
WHEREAS, Horizon Science Academy has received an A+ School Report Card from the Ohio Department of Education; and
WHEREAS, Horizon Science Academy High School boasts a 97% Graduation Rate, of which 90% of students are accepted and enroll in college; and
WHEREAS, Horizon Science Academy has been recognized for the second year in a row as a "School of Excellence" for its outstanding achievement in education in key areas; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby congratulate Horizon Science Academy Columbus on its academic achievement and recognition as a "School of Excellence" for the second year in a row and wish them continued success in the future.