Dear Ms. O’Leary,

         
As president of the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, Inc., it gives me great pleasure to inform you that the Board of Directors has approved the report of the visiting evaluation committee for your school and that Lighthouse Christian School has been approved to be a fully accredited member…

Included with the letter of congratulations was a listing of commendations:

• New facilities have been well-planned and provide for a sound educational experience with an emphasis on safety and security. 
  
• The atmosphere is warm and inviting and most welcoming. 
  
• There is evidence of student work, dynamic teachers incorporating different modalities and hands-on, engaging lessons. 
  
• The student artwork displayed throughout the building is spectacular. 
  
• There is good use of technology. 
  
• Their fire drill was well executed. 
  
• Students were very well-behaved. 
  
• The faculty is very professional and students are friendly and helpful. 
  
• Rita O’Leary’s great leadership obviously inspires her staff and creates wonderful student morale. Under her guidance, they all seem to want to make their school the best that it can be.