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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, March 31, 2015 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of District Representatives for the Sunshine State Scholars Program for 2014/2015 (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Sunshine State Scholars Program provides the opportunity for districts in Florida to showcase excellent student performance in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The selection criteria includes overall student grade point average (both weighted and unweighted), SAT and ACT scores, the number of advanced placement STEM courses completed, the number of advanced placement STEM assessments with a score of three or higher, participation in STEM competitions, and participation in extracurricular STEM related activities (e.g., clubs and organizations).
District scholars received recognition for their academic achievements February 19-20, 2015, at the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando, where they were able to meet with STEM industry leaders and representatives from Florida's universities and colleges. |
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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 item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY: | |
| Larry R. Plank, Ed.S. | Denny B. Oest | |
| Director K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (813) 272-4622 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 03 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150331_687 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 03 | ||