COAST COMPASS SPRING 2021 Edition April 1st, 2021

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Gators, Lots of exciting things are ahead for us Gators. Prom will be on April 10th We are in the homestretch! This is and the theme is Masquerade; a the time to buckle down and get little bit of New Orleans flare. We are yourself back on track if you have also excited to host our in-person ADMINISTRATION slacked off this semester. Turn in graduation on June 5th at 2:30 at missing assignments, do extra Alico Arena on the FGCU campus. Dr. Michelle Cort credit and get your semester two Due to COVID safety and health Principal grades up. We will administer state regulations only (2) tickets can be testing and EOC exams toward the Leigh Ann Cain provided to each student. Assistant Principal end of the year. Be sure to see the testing schedule included in this I wish each and every one of you the Jeremy Dearinger Assistant Principal newsletter. A helpful testing strategy best outcomes as we race to the would be to be on-time for classes finish this school year. Whether you Kathy Padilla and bring your Chromebooks to will return next year or are a Class of Assistant Principal school fully charged each day. Our 2021 graduate; be the best version Dr. Chevoneese Anderson-Thomas seniors will take their AICE General of yourself and remember we are Assistant Principal Paper exam the week of April 26th. always PRO Gator, we are Prepared, Michael Dubbelde We wish each of you all the best. Respectful and On time. Athletic Director GATOR CULTURE: PRE-SCHOOL WEEK THE BIG 3 Thursday, July 29th, 2021 8-11 am - Sophomores 12-3 pm - Juniors & Seniors -Be impeccable with your word. Friday, July 30th, 2021 -Don?t take anything personal 8-11 am - Incoming Freshman Camp -Do what is best for student Cost: $10 (includes t-shirt & pizza) learning

HOW DID ISLAND COAST GET OUR NAME?

Florida is known for many things; among them sunshine, warm temperatures and all those Florida beaches. There are so many beaches, islands and coastal communities to choose from in Florida, that it became necessary to give these areas specific names in order to be able to distinguish between them all. So Jacksonville was given First Coast as it is the first coast many encounter when they enter Florida. COUNSELOR'S CORNER

Grade Level Counselor Email 12th Grade Mrs. Rodriguez [email protected] 11th Grade Mrs. Fiala [email protected] 10th Grade Dr. Bruce [email protected] 9th Grade Academic Advisor Mrs. Chechilo [email protected] AICE Coordinator Dr. Thuot [email protected]

HIGH SCHOOL GPA INFORMATION

What is a GPA? Student?s Grade Point Average is a way of measuring student?s academic achievement in high school. Student?s GPA is calculated by adding all the student?s final course grades by the number of courses taken. What classes count toward my GPA? ALL classes taken in high school effect a student?s GPA. Honors, AICE, and Dual Enrollment courses offer a higher weighted GPA than traditional courses. Why is GPA important? The minimum GPA required to graduate is a 2.0, but students with a higher GPA may qualify for academic scholarships and have a better chance of getting into the college of their choice. What are the other requirements for graduation? http:// www.fldoe.org/ core/ fileparse.php/ 7764/ urlt/ StandardDiplomaRequirements.pdf HOW DO I SUBMIT VOLUNTEER HOURS

Students must seek prior approval from their School Counselor in order to have community service hours entered into their student records, and towards their total for Bright Futures Scholarship consideration. *Students are encouraged to document community service hours for purposes other than the Bright Futures Scholarship on their personal resumes or portfolios. Community service hours should be reported on applications to colleges and universities and documented on resumes that are submitted on these applications. Only hours submitted on the Bright Futures Volunteer Service Hours packet will be documented on student transcripts. The process for Bright Futures Community Service Hours are outlined below: 1. Student obtains Bright Futures Volunteer Service Hours packet from School Counseling office. 2. Student completes the front/ back pages: Volunteer Service Agreement and Volunteer Service Proposal, and submits this front/ back paper, with all required signatures and items completed, to their School Counselor. 3. School Counselor provides a copy of the Volunteer Service Agreement and Volunteer Service Proposal to the student with their signature to indicate that the project meets Bright Futures criteria. 4. Upon completion of the service project, student submits the Volunteer Service Final Reflection/ Presentation form, along with documentation on agency letterhead stating (a) total hours completed, (b) dates of service, and (c) volunteer activities, to their School Counselor. Bright Futures Volunteer Service Hours Packets may be located in the School Counseling Main Office. Please see your School Counselor with any questions regarding this information and the policies/ procedures outlined above. -Page 2- CAREER ACADEMIES AT ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL

Island Coast High School is home to multiple Career and Technical Education academies including Natural Resources, Aerospace, CyberSecurity, Broadcast Communication, Digital Design, and Culinary Arts. Students enrolled in the academies have opportunities to obtain valuable career skills and knowledge through authentic field experience.

ACADEMY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Lee County?s first Academy of Natural Resources, located within Island Coast High School, is a career academy with a thematic focus on environmental studies and sustainability. The program is highlighted by an aquaculture and hydroponic laboratory program that integrates marine science, Agriscience, and general environmental issues. Students focus on solving aspects of some of the leading environmental issues such as water quality, food scarcity, population growth, carbon footprints, and sustainability. Students germinate and harvest all things grown inside the many rows of ?vertigrows? in our greenhouses and raise tilapia in four different pool systems. ICHS has been a model for similar programs in other schools and our students have provided guidance in helping other schools develop hydroponic systems. For more information about Island Coast's Academy of Natural Resources, contact Joe Mallon at [email protected].

-Page 3- ACADEMY OF AEROSPACE

The sky is the limit at Island Coast High School. Island Coast partnered with Embry-Riddle Aerospace University in the Fall of 2020 to open the Aerospace Academy that will provide students with an introduction to STEM through Aerospace Technologies. After the community heard about the Aerospace Academy, Mrs. Brundage donated a new Super Decathlon 120 Remote Control Aircraft in memory of her husband, an avid radio-controlled aircraft hobbyist. Aerospace students are in the initial phase of building and flying their own airplane. For more information about Island Coast's Academy of Aerospace, contact Sam Flecha at [email protected].

ACADEMY OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS

Broadcast Communications is teaching students valuable hands-on skills that are useful long after the year has ended. In addition to receiving a comprehensive overview of the TV Production/ News business, students are learning how to create storyboards, record and edit video projects in a variety of styles, and write scripts for those projects. They are learning critical life skills such as independent thinking, expressing creativity, and teamwork. The Gator News production teams are creating daily live news shows by meeting deadlines, problem-solving and using time management skills. Students currently are working to earn an industry certification in Adobe Premiere Pro. They also look forward to the annual Lee County Student Film and Television Awards where their video projects will compete against other Lee County High Schools. For more information about Island Coast's Academy of Broadcast Communications, contact John Dulin at [email protected].

ACADEMY OF CYBERSECURITY

We are excited about opportunities the CyberSecurity Academy provide our students. The program provides our students with foundational knowledge and skills in computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, intrusion detection and prevention, risk identification, incidence response, access control, and recovery. Students are offered an opportunity to obtain professional certifications for careers in this growing industry. -Page 4- ACADEMY OF DIGITAL DESIGN

Digital Design at ICHS focuses on digital media creation for print as well as on-screen. With an emphasis on providing learners with authentic experience in providing design services for the school and community, the ICHS Digital Design program reinforces student understanding of academic concepts while promoting employability skills and design skills. Students become familiar with design concepts and trends while learning to use industry standard software including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and have opportunities to earn industry certifications. Our program equips learners with 21st century skills and knowledge to expand their career and post-secondary horizons. For more information about Island Coast's Academy of Digital Design, contact Andy Jeter at [email protected].

ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS

The Academy of Culinary Arts is a comprehensive four-year program where students learn advanced skills and participate in cooking labs, community events and competitions, which are designed to prepare them for a career in the culinary industry. Students learn safe food handling while preparing dishes using the freshest ingredients. Students have opportunities to complete Florida SafeStaff training and to earn ServSafe Manager certifications. Island Coast?s Culinary Arts program was recognized as the 2019 Culinary Champions and Fan Favorite at the Lee County Taco Cookoff! For more information about Island Coast's Academy of Culinary Arts, contact Francy Johnson at [email protected].

-Page 5- CLUBS AT ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL

Club Sponsor Meeting Time & Locations Civics Debate Club Zach Ward Second Tuesday of the month, 1:45-2:30 PM, Rm 358 Drama Club Dr. DeLoach *New club starting in the Fall 21 Environmental Club Lacey Rains *New club starting in the Fall 21 Fearlessly Girl Club Dr. DeLoach Odd Tuesdays, 1:35-2:30 PM, Rm 361 Future Farmers of America Joe Mallon First Wednesday of the Month, 1:45-2:15 PM, Rm 81A Gator Student Section Vinny Papley Once a month (To be announced) Global Ambassadors Francy Johnson Thursdays, 2:15-4:15 PM, Rm 72 Interact Club Ashley Urbanowicz *New club starting in the Fall 21 Key Club Casey Brown Every other week, Thursdays, 1:45-2:15 PM, Rm 356 Literary Magazine Club Arlene Olson Google Classroom Code: tvzrh4m Model UN Club Zach Ward * New club starting in the Fall 21 National Honors Society Dr. Aiesi Once per month, Fridays, 1:45-2:15 PM, Rm 353 Prism Club Zach Ward Thursdays, 1:45-2:30 PM, Rm 358 Raiders Michael White Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 2:00-4:30 PM SGA Jennifer Barr Once per month, Tuesdays. 1:45-2:15, Rm 324 Senior Sponsor Shay Pearson Once per month, Tuesdays. 1:45-2:15, Rm 324 Whosoevers Club Corey Johnson Every Tuesday, 1:45-3:00 PM, Room 304

CLUBS HIGHLIGHTED THIS MONTH!

DEBATE CLUB Here at Island Coast High School, the purpose of our debate club is to establish a culture where students will be able to express their views clearly, concisely, and responsibly through research, and factual evidence in a respectful manner. Our debate club is a new program that is only in two schools here in Lee County. Students are able to compete in debates with other students from around the State of Florida, focusing in on an array of topics. Moreover, this is a Florida Department of Education sponsored group that will look fantastic on college applications, as well as on resumes.

KEY CLUB Congratulations to the newest Key Club Officers! President - Mackenzie Emmerling Vice President - Hung Ho Editor - Reina Diaz They will start in their role in April after our annual convention in Orlando. Key Club is a community service based club dedicated to helping our home, school, and community. Key Club is the high school version of Kiwanis and many of our students go on to receive scholarships through the Kiwanis of Cape Coral. In order to qualify they must be an active member of key club for 2 years. See attached for more information. We meet every other Thursday in room 356 at 1:45 and via Zoom. For more information contact faculty advisor, Ms. Casey Brown at [email protected] -Page 6- SGA UPDATE

Greetings Gator Family, With our school year following a different journey due to COVID; SGA needed to be creative with our Events and Activities this year. For Fall Homecoming, we combined Halloween and HoCo to create a ?Haunted House High School.? In December, we organized our Holiday to Remember. This week?s activities included dress up days, Jazz band playing during lunch, serving hot cocoa during lunch, Santa handing out Candy Canes, and decorating the halls. Our scholars enjoyed each day, with a high level of participation in this week?s Spirit week. Pajama Day was a true winner!

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

Say Something is a youth violence prevention program from Sandy Hook Promise ? a national violence prevention organization. Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows youth and adults to submit secure & anonymous safety concerns to help identify and intervene upon at-risk individuals BEFORE they hurt themselves or others. The system enables school administrators and law enforcement to create effective interventions and to help prevent violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm and other forms of threatening behavior. Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows you to submit secure & anonymous safety concerns to help identify and intervene upon at-risk individuals BEFORE they hurt themselves or others. You can do this by reporting observed threats, behaviors, actions and harassment. Here is an example of some of the most common behaviors and incidents to report:

- Assault - Abuse (physical, verbal) - Bullying or regular intimidation - Bragging about an upcoming planned attack - Depression, anxiety or loss of - Fighting self-control - Harassment - Gun Violence / Violence - Social isolation or withdrawal - Hopelessness, excessive guilt or - Suicide threats, cutting or other self-harm worthlessness - Threats - Reckless behavior - Theft - Substance abuse - Weapons (use of and/ or discussion about)

Please contact an Island Coast Administrator, Officer Sprague ([email protected]), or Officer Gugliotta ([email protected]) if you have any information to share via email or phone call.

-Page 7- SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a school-based group intended to represent the school, the community, and those persons closest to the students that shares responsibility for supporting the school?s continuous improvement. The SAC is responsible for final decision-making at the school relating to the annual implementation of a school improvement plan (SIP). The SAC assists in the annual preparation of both the SIP and the school's annual budget, as well as the evaluation of the SIP. All parents are invited to attend our School Advisory Council meetings held via Zoom @ 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed. Look out for the monthly notice sent for each meeting. UPCOMING MEETINGS - 4/12/21 - 5/17/21

OUT OF FIELD TEACHERS / MAESTROS FUERA DEL CAMPO

In an effort to ensure that all students in the En un esfuerzo por asegurar que todos los estudiantes School District of Lee County are provided the en el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Lee reciban highest quality education by effective and skilled educación de la más alta calidad por maestros teachers, we are continually working to make sure efectivos y capacitados, trabajamos continuamente all of academic subjects meet the definition of para asegurarnos de que todas las materias ?Highly Qualified? under the No Child Left Behind académicas cumplan con la definición de "Altamente (NCLB) Act. In order for a teacher to meet the Calificado" bajo la ley No Child Left Behind (NCLB). definition of ?Highly Qualified? they must have a Para que un maestro cumpla con la definición de Bachelor?s degree or higher, have full state "altamente calificado", debe tener una licenciatura o un certification, and demonstrate knowledge of the título superior, tener una certificación estatal completa academic subject area(s) in which they teach. The y demostrar conocimiento de las materias académicas following teachers are Highly Qualified, but they en las que enseña. Los siguientes maestros están are out of field and are currently working toward altamente calificados, pero están fuera del campo y the needed endorsement. actualmente están trabajando para obtener el respaldo necesario.

ESOL: Social Science: Behavior Specialist: - Lorenzo Aguilar - Christopher Burnett - Shawn Pamerleau - Barbara Backberg Mathematics 6-12: Science: - Carol Camp - Stephen Crickmore - Michelle Perez - Frank Simms - Sean Pomerleau - Miguel Vidal Elementary Education: - Sharon Shaffer - Fernando Sanchez - Sharon Shaffer American Sign Language: Business Education: - Patricia French McShea - Samuel Flecha

In addition, Island Coast High School is providing Adicionalmente, Island Coast High School está on-going assistance to the teachers so that their brindando asistencia continua a los maestros para que strengths and accomplishments continue to sus fortalezas y logros continúen apoyando el support student achievement at Island Coast High rendimiento de los estudiantes en Island Coast High School. School.

-Page 8- WHAT'S CHOMPIN' WITH ICHS ATHLETICS?

COACH HICKS: NEWS PRESS COACH OF THE YEAR!

With all growth and improvement across our fall sports, the biggest spotlight was on the Island Coast Football team with new Head Coach Elgin Hicks at the helm.Despite the season being delayed, shuffled, and delayed again, it was abundantly clear that things surrounding the team were different in the best of ways.Coach Hicks and his staff started improving the team?s culture and our players rose to the challenge! The Island Coast football program, in one short challenging season, was able to lift up the school through their hard work, dedication, attitude, and ability. The standards set by the staff allowed them go from a 3-7 record in 2019 to a 6-4 2020 campaign that included a pair of playoff wins against Golden Gate and South Fort Myers. Coach Hicks? debut as the head man also earned him the well-deserved award of News-Press Coach of the Year. As we move forward with our winter season , the quality of coaches here at Island Coast coupled with a truly special group of students eager to learn, grow, and become not only better athletes, but better people has fostered a spark at the school. A spark that has ignited a fire of success that is spreading throughout the halls and into the classrooms, fields, and courts. Through the tough times, these Gator athletes and coaches have proven to be tough and resilient which will serve them well as they represent our home and community in the future. IT TRULY IS AN AMAZING TIME TO BE A GATOR!

Learn more about ICHS Visit us on the web at http://ich.leeschools.net/athletics

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SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY

- Debbie Jordan, District 4 (Chair) - Betsy Vaughn, District 6 (Vice Chairman) - Mary Fischer, District 1 - Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2 - Chris N. Patricca, District 3 - Gwynetta S. Gittens, District 5 - Cathleen O?Daniel Morgan, District 7

http://www.LeeSchools.net The School Board of Lee County, Florida, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation.

-Page 10- ICHS SPRING TESTING SCHEDULE 2020-2021

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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