Another science program in the Pasadena Independent School District will get another boost though the British Petroleum's BP A+ for Energy grants program.

The Sam Rayburn High School science department was award a BP grant for $10,000, for its "Project Helios" initiative. According to Sam Rayburn physics teacher Grace Blasingame, the interdisciplinary project will involve the implementation of solar panels to supplement current energy usage for a classroom or area on campus.  

Sam Rayburn's physics, engineering design, environmental systems, and AP environmental science classes will be actively involved in this project along with other classes.   

This is the third year in a row that BP has awarded a $10,000 grant to a Pasadena ISD School. In past years, Rick Schneider Middle School, Dobie High School and Pasadena Memorial High School were each awarded $10,000 BP A+ for Energy.

In addition to their energy education grant, the schools will receive a scholarship to attend an all-expense paid three day Energy Education Training Conference, energy education materials for their classroom, and an A+ for Energy award and banner to display at their school.

"When organizations such as BP work with us to provide our students with a high quality education, it lets our students know their community cares," said Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. Kirk Lewis.