Instructional Support
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, April 9, 2013 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Recognition of the 2012/2013 Recipients of National Merit, National Achievement Scholarship and National Hispanic Recognition Programs (Guidance Services-Division of Instructional Support) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
Each year, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation awards designations to college-bound seniors who have outstanding scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) which is taken during their junior year. The goal of the National Merit Scholarship Program is to recognize the brightest students and present the most outstanding students with scholarships. We are proud to announce that 98 of our students, with 7 students winning 2 awards, earned the following distinctions:
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Funds of $3,500 for the reception and plaques are provided through the Pepsi Bottling Group. | |
EVALUATION | |
N/A | |
SUBMITTED BY: Ansberto Vallejo, Supervisor, Guidance Services |
George Gaffney | ||
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support (813) 273-7033 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130409_559 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 04 |