Curriculum and Instruction Information Item |
DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DOE launched its National Science Bowl competition in 1991 to encourage high school students to excel in science and mathematics and to pursue careers in those fields. The National Science Bowl now involves more than 13,000 high school students who participate in teams of 4 to 5 players at regional competitions across the United States and Puerto Rico. Regional winners are invited to compete at the national competition held in Washington, DC. The National Science Bowl is the only science competition in the United States sponsored by a federal agency.
The Durant High School team participated in a double elimination tournament in which it placed 18th in the nation. This was the second consecutive trip for a team from Durant High School to go the National Science Bowl.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Supervisor, Secondary Science
Denny B. Oest
General Director, Secondary Education (813) 272-4451 |
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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