Administration
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Recognition of Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award Winners (Magnet Schools –Division of Administration | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
On May 19 and 20, 2012, 12 magnet schools received Merit School Awards at the Magnet Schools of America 30th National Conference in Dallas, TX. Magnet Schools of America awards Magnet Schools of Excellence and Magnet Schools of Distinction awards based on “commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation, diversity efforts, and the consistent delivery of quality services to all school stakeholders”.
Hillsborough County Public Schools has been recognized more than 90 times by the Magnet Schools of America organization. MAGNET SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE Lee Elementary Magnet School-World Studies Williams Middle Magnet School – International Studies/International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Orange Grove Middle Magnet School – Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts MAGNET SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION Blake High School- Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Magnet Program Cahoon Elementary Magnet School-Animal Science Dunbar Elementary School-Medical Explorations, Math, Science Dowdell Middle Magnet School - Environment Studies / Pre-AP MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School – International Studies/ International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Progress Village Middle Magnet School- Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Young Middle Magnet School - Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Creative Science Centre) |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district. | |
EVALUATION | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Susan King | Lewis A. Brinson | |
Supervisor, Magnet Schools & Programs (813) 272-4988 |
Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120918_513 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 15 |