Recognition of the 2008/2009 Student Recipients of the Promoting Regional Interest in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) for Regional Most Improved and Most Outstanding Scholar Program (Middle School Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)

The student scholar program was initiated by PRISM and the Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition to increase student proficiency in higher-level science and mathematics curriculum and pursue more rigorous mathematics/science/technology courses while in middle and high school. As an incentive, a $500 savings bond is awarded to students recognized as Regional Scholars. The PRISM Scholar Program involves the identification and selection of the most improved and most outstanding science and mathematics students each year.

Applications were submitted by 7th grade students with specific requirements for district consideration that included:

• 3.0 GPA in mathematics/science/technology courses; 2.5 overall GPA
• Participation in a mathematics/science/technology club, if available
• Participation in mathematics/science/technology fair or competition, if available
• Selected by school PRISM committee

The Hillsborough District selected eight Regional PRISM Scholars, two for each category. In addition, two of the 2007/2008 PRISM scholars continued to qualify, bringing the total to ten. The list of winners is attached.

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners

Funds of $500 are available in the divisional budget of Curriculum and Instruction, Middle School Education (Project 6163). Funds cover the cost of plaques for the PRISM Regional Scholars. Funds of $5,000 provided by PRISM and the Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition cover the cost of the savings bonds.

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