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Imagine Schools at South Lake Named 2010 "Florida School of Character"

Arlington, VA (January 11, 2010) – Imagine Schools at South Lake has been named a Character Education Partnership 2010 Florida School of Character by The Golden Rule Foundation, school officials announced today. The award, which recognizes schools that excel in academic achievement, character evelopment, and the value of community service, allows Imagine South Lake to compete for the CEP 2010 National Schools of Character Award.

“We are so proud and honored to have been chosen as a 2010 Florida School of Character! Imagine South Lake strives to be the best it can for its students and the community alike. This award recognizes our passion for character education and our commitment to service learning,” said Sherry Anderson, 3rd grade teacher at Imagine South Lake and Co-Chair of the school’s character task force.

Imagine Schools at South Lake (Clermont, FL), led by Principal Christine Watson, serves students in grades K-8 and constantly aims to establish a culture of character in which parents and teachers work toward the common goal of high student achievement. Imagine Schools at South Lake is part of the Imagine Schools family. Imagine Schools is a dynamic, innovative, and results-oriented charter school company that operates 72 highly-successful and community-tailored public charter schools across the country. The company operates its charters focusing on three core values: Integrity, Justice, and Fun.

“Every Imagine Schools campus strives to create a learning environment where adults and students are held to high ethical standards,” said Eileen Bakke, Vice President for Education and Co-Founder of Imagine Schools. “We believe that our schools play an important role in helping parents to raise virtuous kids who grow up to become responsible citizens. We are so proud of this well-deserved character recognition for the staff and leaders at Imagine South Lake.”

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Imagine Schools is an organization, comprised mostly of teachers, that operates 72 public charter schools in 11 states and the District of Columbia. We serve 37,000 students nationwide by providing them with a challenging, effective program of study and strong moral development in a safe, nurturing environment. For more information, visit  www.imagineschools.com