HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item
DATE: Thursday, November 8, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2011/2012 Recipients of the Promoting Regional Interest in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) Most Improved and Most Outstanding Scholar Program (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The student scholar program was initiated by PRISM and the Central Florida Public Schools Board 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.

The PRISM scholar program involves the identification and selection of the outstanding science and mathematics students in 7th grade each year.  Selection is based upon scholarship and participation in extracurricular STEM-related events such as mathematics and science competitions and clubs.  The Hillsborough district selected two students in each of the four categories: Most Improved Math, Most Outstanding Math, Most Improved Science and Most Outstanding Science for a total of eight students.  Once selected in 7th grade as a PRISM scholar, students have the opportunity to earn additional awards through 12th grade by meeting the above criteria.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• 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: 
Larry R. Plank, Ed.S.   Wynne A. Tye
Director, K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(813) 272-4439		   Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121108_516 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 01R