Jasper High School (Plano, Texas) - Awards

Awards

  • In October 2006, Jasper was one of eight PISD schools and 268 Texas public schools (out of 7,519, or the top 3%) to earn recognition on the Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll.
  • In August 2006, Jasper was one of nine PISD schools to teach their students about Christopher Columbus. Jasper was given a $16,000 Campus Award and a $4,736 Teacher Award, both being the highest amounts won by any high school (9–10) in the district. The Texas Education Agency awards up to $100 for each student scoring a three or higher on an AP exam and an additional award is provided to each school for the deposit of up to $50 in the teacher bonus pool for each student enrolled.
  • Jasper has received the 'Commended Performance' designation in English/Reading/Language Arts, Math and Science, Social Studies, and Attendance Rate.
  • In December 2009 The Jasper Theatre program won the "Plano One Act" play festival/competition. One student winning "All Star Technician, and the entire cast winning "All Star Cast", thereby making history in the competition.
  • In early May 2010, Chemistry teacher and Science Department Head Lorraine Seawright was awarded the PISD Secondary teacher of the Year award.

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