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CEOs In Schools: Connecting Today’s Executives With Tomorrow’s Leaders
In a first of its kind pro- gram, local senior executives and CEOs will team up with the “CEO” at our schools – the principal – to see, hear and do the things that our public school teachers, staff and students experience every day.
On October 18, 2019, CEOs from major local com- panies and agencies will vol- unteer for an entire day at each of our elementary schools. The CEOs will gain a new perspective on what it takes to prepare students for life. These local business and community leaders will also be able to see how their knowledge in business can help students and our schools achieve their goals for success.
This innovative program was founded by Vistra Com- munications, in partnership with Hillsborough County
Public Schools. Vistra CEO Brian Butler was the CEO mentor to former Mort Ele- mentary School Principal, Woodland Johnson, through The Council for Ed- ucational Change’s PASS program. Brian Butler spent a day at Mort to better understand the challenges and opportunities at the school. Principal Johnson had Brian teach, plan, serve lunch and perform a wide range of duties throughout the school. The experience created a desire for Brian to challenge other CEOs to get involved in our schools. The partnership between Mort, Brian and his company con- tinues to this day, with regu- lar volunteer visits, support for teacher appreciation events and other school events.
CEOs can register online at 1DayofChange.com. Spots are filling up quickly, so don’t delay. CEOs will attend a 1-hour reception in late Au- gust and a 1-hour meet and greet with their principal be- fore spending an entire day immersing themselves in the school day on October 18.
IB Students In Hillsborough County Continue To Outpace Students Around The World
Diploma Rates Released – Including Historic Passing Rate for One School
Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools’ four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes are once again proving that they measure up to – and exceed – the performance of stu- dents around the world.
The IB diploma rates were recently released and the district’s four IB Diploma Programmes collectively had one of their most successful years ever – once again top- ping last years’ national numbers.
Every senior in the IB program at Strawberry Crest High School in Dover gradu- ated with an IB diploma, giv- ing the school a 100% passing rate – a first for Strawberry Crest High School and only the second time in the district’s history (Robinson High School, 2015). Strawberry Crest in- creased its diploma rate by 2 points, moving from a 98%
SUPT. JEFF EAKINS
last year.
Here is the rest of the
breakdown by school:
Hillsborough High School achieved a diploma rate of 82% – far above the national and global levels,
King High School went up 3 points over last year, reaching a 96% diploma rate – they had the most IB diplo- mas earned and the most IB tests taken in our district and have exceeded a 91% rate for 7 consecutive years.
Robinson High School
had a 90% diploma rate – making this their 6th consec- utive year reaching a 90% or higher diploma rate
“Our students, families and educators at each of these schools worked very hard to reach this amazing level of success. These diploma rates are unheard of in the world of IB education, nationally and globally,” said Bob Cox, Hillsborough Schools’ Supervisor of Mag- net Programs.
According to the Interna- tional Baccalaureate Organi- zation, last year the U. S. IB diploma rate was 65.6% and the global IB diploma rate was 78.18%. These national and global numbers are cur- rently being tabulated and updated for this year. How- ever, the success of the dis- trict’s IB Diploma Programmes as compared to other programmes nationally and globally continues to be impressive.
“I want to congratulate our students, families and staff who are part of our IB programmes. Earning an IB diploma sets these students apart from others as they apply to universities. These students have proven they can handle demanding work- loads and can meet the high expectations placed on them, which will set them up for success in college and in the workforce,” said Jeff Eakins, Hillsborough Schools Superintendent.
To receive an IB diploma, a student must pass oral and written exams at the end of their Senior year, pass courses and maintain a high Grade Point Average throughout their 4-year IB career. They must also earn hours in service to their com- munity and write an ex- tended length college-level essay. Students must accom- plish all of the above while also living the life of a high school student, participating in school clubs, sports, jobs, friendships and other activi- ties.
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