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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, March 5, 2013 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of the 2012/2013 District Representatives for the Sunshine State Scholars Program (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Sunshine State Scholars Program provides the opportunity for districts in Florida to showcase their excellent student performance in mathematics and science. The selection criteria includes overall student grade point average (GPA) both weighted and unweighted, SAT and ACT scores, the number of advanced placement mathematics and science courses completed, the number of advanced placement mathematics and science assessments with a score of three or higher, participation in mathematics and science competitions, and participation in extracurricular mathematics and science-related activities such as clubs and organizations.
District scholars received recognition for their academic achievements February 21-22, 2013, at the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando. Scholars were able to meet with industry leaders and representatives from Florida's universities and colleges to experience why Florida is the best place to learn and pursue an exciting career. |
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| 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 to the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY: | |
| Larry R. Plank, Ed.S. | Wynne A. Tye | |
| Director, K-12 STEM (813) 272-4439 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 06 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130305_556 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 06 | ||