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DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award Winners (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On May 17, 2011, 15 magnet schools received Merit School awards in three categories at the Magnet Schools of America 29th national conference in Indianapolis. MSA awards Magnet Schools of Excellence and Magnet Schools of Distinction 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 have been recognized more than 80 times by the Magnet Schools of America organization.

MAGNET SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
Lomax Elementary Magnet - GTDA Academy - Mathematics, Science, Technology
MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet - International Baccalaureate - IB PYP
Williams Middle Magnet - International Studies - IB MYP
Young Middle Magnet - Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Creative Science Centre)

MAGNET SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION
Cahoon Elementary Magnet - Animal Science

Dunbar Elementary Magnet - Medical & Science Exploration/Math

Lincoln Elementary - Magnet International Studies - IB PYP
Lockhart Elementary Magnet - Visual/Performing/Communication Arts (Creative Science Centre)

Muller Elementary Magnet - Visual/Performing/Communication Arts / Environmental Studies

Philip Shore Elementary Magnet - Visual/Performing/Communication Arts

Rampello Downtown Partnership K-8 Magnet - Cultural Arts and Humanities

Dowdell Middle Magnet - Environment Studies/Pre AP

Progress Village Middle Magnet - Visual/Performing/Communication Arts

Blake Magnet High School - Visual/Performing/Communication Arts
Tampa Bay Technical Magnet High School - Academy of Health Professions / Architecture & Environmental Design

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Franklin Middle Magnet - Law Studies and Public Service

 

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 and Programs
(813) 272-4811
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110927_473 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 06