Scholarships, Mentors and Hope
About Us
Take Stock In Children is a comprehensive program that helps low income children stay in school, earn a high school diploma, graduate from college and enter the workforce. Enrolling students as early as the sixth grade, Take Stock In Children offers each child:
A college tuition scholarship
A volunteer mentor to provide motivation and support
A student advocate to support the students' educational achievements
College and career counseling
Students in the program sign performance contracts agreeing to get good grades, exhibit positive behaviors and remain drug and crime free.
“The Take Stock in Children Program (TSIC) is a valuable resource for the Pasco County School District. This unique initiative pairs at-risk students with community members who serve as mentors and motivators. Participation in the program is incentivized by scholarship funds for each student upon successful completion and graduation from high school. By expanding the realm of education stakeholders through the creation of a public/private partnership, we are better able to enhance educational opportunities for our students. Take Stock in Children truly makes a difference in the lives of students and I would encourage your support of this worthwhile program.”
Heather Fiorentino
Superintendent, Pasco County Schools
Congratulations Seniors!
Seventeen Pasco Education Foundation’s Take Stock in Children recipients are 2008 graduates! These seniors were recently recognized during the Pasco Education Foundation’s Excellence in Academics banquet. Each will receive a scholarship for up to four years of paid college tuition.
Back Row (left to right): Trisha Evensen, Student Advocate ; Tamara Simunovic, Gulf High; Selina Mullenax (IB), Land O Lakes High; Michael Shaw, Jr, Ridgewood High; Allison Bowhall, Ridgewood High; Kelvin Justiniano, Wesley Chapel High; James Wigfall, Cory Dimke, Mitchell High; Frank Beaulieu(IB), Land O Lakes High; Rosanne Heyser, Program Coordinator
Front Row (left to right): Samantha Pollard, River Ridge High; Brittni Hensley, Mitchell High; Angelica Martinez, Wesley Chapel HS: Brittany Pope, Pasco High
Missing: Jake Bennett, Land O Lakes High; Mike Hanks, Mitchell High: Kaleb Rupe, Ridgewood High
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