Baymonte Christian School in Scotts Valley was notified recently that it has been awarded the No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon School award from the Federal Department of Education. U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige announced the names of the 2002-2003 NLCB - Blue Ribbon Schools. Baymonte was one of 214 schools in the nation to receive the distinction based upon the newly established criteria emphasizing student achievement.
Principal Steve Patterson was first notified of the school’s selection by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s office. Senator Barbara Boxer’s office called later to congratulate the school. Mr. Patterson and Vice Principal Jody Jones will travel to Washington, D.C. in October to receive the award on behalf of the school.
Baymonte qualified for the program based upon the results of the school’s annual student achievement tests and other evidences of academic quality evaluated by the Department of Education. Baymonte students tested in the top 10% of schools nationwide on the Stanford Achievement Test. The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) nominated the school for the award.
Baymonte is an independent, interdenominational school located on the campus of GateWay Bible Church in Scotts Valley. Baymonte operates two preschools, K-5 elementary program, and a departmentalized middle school for 6-8th graders. Founded in 1968, Baymonte is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Christian Schools International.
Secretary Rod Paige’s Press Release
Council For American Private Education Press Release
For further information, contact Principal Steve Patterson at 831.438.0100.
