Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Turkey Creek Middle School as a STARS School (Middle School Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Turkey Creek Middle School was recognized by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) as a STARS school, March 19, 2010, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NASPE STARS program identifies and honors physical education programs that model the essential elements for quality physical education and provides meaningful learning opportunities for all students.

In the last six years of the NASPE STARS project, only 44 schools in the nation have achieved this elite status. As a recipient, the school will receive a gift certificate for physical education equipment and national attention.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Steve Vanoer, Supervisor, K-12 Physical Education

Josie Sanders
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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