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DATE: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognize Students Honored by Duke Talent Identification Program as National Grand Level Honorees, 2012 (Middle School Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) identifies academically talented seventh-grade students based on standardized test scores. These students were invited to complete either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). These tests are the same college admissions exams administered to high school juniors and seniors. Seventh-grade students who score in the top 3% in the nation on the ACT or SAT receive National Grand Level Recognition and are invited to a ceremony at Duke University. This year, 77,106 seventh graders nationwide participated in TIP and 1,995 earned recognition as National Grand Level Honorees.

In Hillsborough County, 1,405 seventh-grade students participated in the Duke Talent Identification Program and 8 students scored high enough on the SAT or ACT to receive National Grand Level recognition.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of $432.32 for plaques were provided through Pepsi funds.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Shanshera Quinn, Supervisor, Guidance Services
Rebecca T. Kaskeski, Ed.D.   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120501_500 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 05