John Bush Selected as Principal of Robinson High

At the school board meeting on January 24 in Hillsborough County, the board approved the superintendent’s recommendation to appoint John Bush as the new principal of Robinson High School, effective February 6. In 2007, the school district established the International Baccalaureate program on the Robinson campus. This world-renowned rigorous academic program attracts students with exceptional academic potential and provides them an excellent education.

Hillsborough County offers the IB program on four high school campuses: Hillsborough, King, Robinson, and Strawberry Crest. Two middle schools offer a Middle Years IB curriculum—Williams in East Tampa and Walker in Odessa (Northwest Hillsborough County). MacFarlane Park, in West Tampa, offers an IB-approved elementary curriculum. Access to these programs is through a competitive Magnet Choice application process. Each high school enrolls roughly 140 freshmen each year.

Mr. Bush began as Assistant Principal for Curriculum at Robinson High School in 2009. He served as Assistant Principal for Administration at Brandon High School and Riverview High School. Before becoming an Assistant Principal, Mr. Bush was an instructor for the Hearing Impaired from 1997-2003 at Brandon High. A graduate of Concordia University, Mr. Bush also has a Master’s degree in Deaf Education from the University of North Florida and certification in Educational Leadership.

E-mail: Johnny.Bush@sdhc.k12.fl.us

We join Mr. Bush’s family, friends, and supporters in congratulating him on his new position as principal of Robinson High School. Go, Knights!!!

Free SAT for Juniors

Ms. Hayes, Greetings!

Below is from a January 10 School District Communications Office press release. The free SAT for juniors is a resource that might benefit youth in our community, especially if they take it knowing that we expect them to prepare for it in advance and do great things on exam day!

Free SAT for Public High School Juniors
Tampa, Fla. – (January 10, 2012) – Hillsborough County public high school
juniors are eligible to take a free SAT at their high school.
The SAT exam dates and corresponding deadlines for registration are:
Exam Date Registration Deadline
March 10, 2012 February 10, 2012
May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012
June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012
The SAT, which regularly costs $49, can be used as a college entrance exam, a
qualifier for scholarships, or a substitute for a passing FCAT score for high school
graduation. An online practice program to prepare high school students to take the SAT
is also available at every high school.
Students and parents should contact their high school guidance office
directly for more information and to sign up for this free exam. All Hillsborough County
public high schools will serve as testing sites.

In His Service,
Jason

Jason D. Mims
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Retired
CELL: (813) 787-0392
jason

The MIMS Institute www.mimsinstitute.com
Promoting academic excellence in key urban zip codes

…The fruit of LOVE is SERVICE. The fruit of SERVICE is PEACE.
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August 16 Fellowship with College Board’s AP Program Staff

Auditi Chakravarty, Steven Colon, and Trevor Packer, vice-president for AP Programs and College Readiness.August 16 Fellowship with College Board Staff

On Tuesday, I had the privilege of having a fellowship with the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program staff.  They shared insights about the chances of an AP African American Studies/History class becoming an option for high school students. 

A Simple AP Expedition – Press Release

On August 7, Jason Mims travels to New York to begin a Simple AP Expedition.  He is in search of reasons why the College Board does not provide students the option of taking an Advanced Placement African American Studies class while they are in high school. 

August 2 Developments

Koinonia and Jesse 8th-Year Wedding Anniversary

Harvard Grad Tapped as FL Education Commissioner

Newly appointed Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson, right, with Gov. Rick Scott. (Source: Executive Office of the Governor)

Gerard Robinson will be Florida’s new education commissioner

By Marlene Sokol, Times Staff Writer
(St. Petersburg Times article)

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Churches Collecting Funds for Summer Youth Jobs

St. Petersburg Times Picture

It’s a tough market for Tampa Bay teens seeking summer jobs

By Kim Wilmath, St. Petersburg Times Staff Writer
In Print: Tuesday, June 21, 2011

This story reminds me of a similar situation I encountered sixteen years ago.  I was retiring from the US Army at MacDill Air Force Base.  My goal was to “give back to the community for two years” in appreciation of the great fortune I experienced while on active duty.  This was in 1995, about the time “America’s Promise” was a movement in the news. 

Fueling Interest in America’s Best Colleges

HCC Grad Headed to West Point

Cafe Kili Academic Excellence Fellowship with Matthew

Raphael, a recent Hillsborough County College graduate with an appointment to the US Military Academy Class of 2015, introduced his friend Matthew to me.  Raphael knows about my passion for fueling young people’s interest in America’s Best Colleges.  I was excited when Raphael mentioned that Matthew wants to consider applying to the University of Notre Dame.

On Friday, June 17, Matthew and I met at Café Kili for an Academic Excellence Fellowship.  Matthew is an Hillsborough County College student.  His dream is to study national and international economics and financial systems at the best undergraduate business program in America.

Local School Board Agenda Items

The School Board of Hillsborough County, perhaps like others around the nation, has its agenda for meetings on the Internet, normally a week before it meets.  The agenda for the Tuesday, June 14 meeting is available for public review.

The Agenda Summary lists the Superintendent’s recommendations for school board approval.  Links next to each item provide an executive summary and further documentation.  Collectively, the agenda documents offer insights into how the school district distributes funds for public education.

A Special Day April 16 Booklet

All, Greetings!

The Notre Dame Alumni Association treated me to a special day on April 16 “for fostering academic excellence in [my] community.”

Daughter Sierra and her fiance, Ryder, joined me on campus and at the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

After the game, the first email I opened announced that Ashley McBride, King High International Baccalaureate Class of 2011, had received a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Miami. Congratulations, Ashley and mom, Jada McBride, executive director, Positive SPIN, Inc.!!!

As I was walking out of Tampa International Airport with my bags upon my return, I received a text message from Patrick at Cafe Kili. It said that Raphael had received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Congratulations, Raphael, Rose, and Patrick!!!

I hope that it is alright with you that I intend to follow the guidance I received from the Notre Dame Alumni Association leadership. They told me that they expected me to “Continue to do what you are doing!”.

In His Service,
Jason

Jason D. Mims
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Retired
3906 W. Tyson Ave. Tampa, FL 33611
CELL: (813) 787-0392
jason

The MIMS Institute www.mimsinstitute.com
Promoting academic excellence in key urban zip codes

…The fruit of LOVE is SERVICE. The fruit of SERVICE is PEACE.
Mother Teresa’s Business Card

A Special Day April 16.pdf