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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, September 16, 2014 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of Walker Middle Magnet School as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Walker Middle Magnet School has successfully completed the application process to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to become an IB World School and is officially authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP). They join Williams Middle Magnet School as a stand-alone, 3 year IBMYP World School.
As an IB World School, they are a part of a global community of schools committed to developing knowledgeable and caring young people. These students will be ready to negotiate their futures successfully and make contributions resulting in a more harmonious and peaceful world. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Mathew Romano, Supervisor, Magnet Schools and Programs | |
| Eric Bergholm | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Advanced Academics (813) 272-4559 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 07 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140916_641 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 07 | ||