Released on = July 16, 2007, 2:12 pm

Press Release Author = Carol Felzien, KolbeCo Marketing Resources

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = St. Peters, MO school sought and earned five-year
accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement.

Press Release Body = Westgate Christian Academy in St. Peters recently received
accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement (NCA CASI). In order to earn this voluntary, five-year
accreditation, Westgate Christian Academy met NCA CASI's quality standards, which
included an evaluation by an outside group of professionals. Westgate also
implemented a school improvement plan focused on increasing student performance.

NCA CASI is a non-governmental, voluntary organization that accredits more than
8,500 public and private schools in 19 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Department
of Defense Dependents' Schools worldwide.

According to Westgate Christian Academy Principal Peggy Barratt, accreditation
assures parents and the general public that the school's curriculum and related
activities are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and
enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective
operation.

"This accreditation process underscores our mission at Westgate Christian Academy,
which ensures we are focused on the highest quality standards in accordance with the
latest research and successful professional practices," she said.

In addition, Barratt indicated the accreditation process provides educational
leaders at all levels of the Westgate organization with much-deserved recognition
for going above and beyond the minimum requirements. "Our curriculum encourages
children to think and solve problems. We prepare our students with a solid
foundation so they are able to compete academically with students from any school.
Receiving this accreditation further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality
and success for all Westgate students," Barratt added.

Established in 2005, Westgate Christian Academy represents a community of parents,
teachers and some 250 students providing social and emotional support for children
as they grow academically and spiritually from preschool through eighth grade.
Looking ahead to the 2007-2008 school year Westgate currently has openings in Cubs
2, 3, and 4 plus Grades 2, 3, 6, and 7. If you are considering Christian education
for your family, arrange to have your child "shadow" a Westgate student for a day.
For more information, contact the school office at 636-442-8000 or via e-mail at
pbarratt@westgateacademy.com.

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