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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| TEACHING AND LEARNING PRESENTATION | |
| Dale Mabry Elementary School’s Great American Scholar Program is designed to promote patriotism, appreciation for our military and first responders, and to extend the social studies concepts taught at each grade level. Pre-kindergarten through grade five students choose to participate in this four month program beginning in January and concluding in May. Upon completion of the requirements, students are honored at a schoolwide ceremony which also honors first responders and military members of their family and/or community. The ceremony is held in May to commemorate Memorial Day. | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Initiative: The Great American Scholar Program was initiated to provide enrichment opportunities connected to social studies and student responsibility.
Goals: Encourage and instill an appreciation for first responders and the military and foster patriotism and the love of country for students. Targeted Population: Pre-kindergarten through grade five students at Dale Mabry Elementary School. Continued on attachment. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
| SUBMITTED BY: | |
| Barbara Hancock | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Elementary Education (813) 272-4455 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120911_512 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 01 | ||