Honor Orchard Park High School

Senate Resolution No. 274 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Orchard Park High School upon the occasion of being named a National Blue Ribbon School WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Orchard Park High School upon the occasion of being named a National Blue Ribbon School; and WHEREAS, Designation as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education is indicative of high level school standards set in pursuant of excellence; and WHEREAS, True to its mission to pursue excellence in education for every scholar, the Orchard Park High School provides all students with a quality education through a shared partnership among staff, parents and students; and WHEREAS, By empowering every pupil to become lifelong learners and engaged citizens, Orchard Park High School and its faculty are creating leaders of tomorrow, and their example is a powerful inspiration to other educators; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of its Principal, Jonathan Wolf, Orchard Park High School embodies a palpable, warm, and supportive learning environment; its commitment to a focus on learning and tradition of excellence is continuous; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, these relationships foster its mission to establish a culture for learning, ensure high expectations are embedded in all work habits, and engage all teachers in inquiry-based professional collaborations that strengthen instructional capacity per grade level; and WHEREAS, The students' families at Orchard Park High School share this strong belief in education that hard work and perseverance, coupled with a positive outlook and teacher support, is the best recipe for their child's success in school, both academically and emotionally; and WHEREAS, As a National Blue Ribbon School, the Orchard Park High School has been judged to be particularly effective in meeting local, State and national educational goals; it has also displayed the qualities of excellence necessary to prepare young people for challenges of the 21st Century; and WHEREAS, National Blue Ribbon School status is awarded to schools which have demonstrated strong leadership; a clear vision and sense of mission that is shared by all connected with the school; high quality teaching; a challenging, up-to-date curriculum; policies and practices which ensure a safe environment conducive to learning; a solid commitment to parental involvement and evidence that the school helps all students achieve high standards; and WHEREAS, The United States Department of Education has designated