12811 Glades Road Boca Raton, Fl. 33498 Phone 561-672-2000
October 9, 2020
Greetings West Boca High Families;
It has been wonderful to see so many students back in their physical classrooms with a successful reopening of all of our campuses last week. While families continue to choose distance learning, our teachers are doing a remarkable job balancing a blended model of in-person and remote instruction, simultaneously. For children who return to their physical campuses, it is essential to remember that facial coverings continue to be required until further notice. The facial covering protocol, as outlined in the District’s COVID-19 Student and Employee policies, is in place to help ensure the safety of students and staff. It is vital that both parents and students remain fully aware of the latest changes to important District policies and guiding procedures.
● According to updated Student Policy 5.326, students must “not come to school if ill including, but not limited to: symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, severe headache, body ache, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite and sense of smell, and other flu-like symptoms.” Refer to the Covid-19 Guiding Document (pages 12 and/or page 18) for additional information. Protocol for COVID Positive Students, please refer to page 23. ● With regards to updated Visitor Policy 2.065, and implementing protocols in order to keep our campuses safe, it is important for visitors to understand “access to all District property will be limited to current students, current staff, pre-approved parents/guardians/guests, vendors and contractors, and invited guests with principal or designee approval. Visitors must take their temperature prior to arriving at District property and the visitor shall not report to a District Property if they have a temperature of 100.4 or higher.” According to the policy, “visitors shall not report to District Property while using fever-reducing medications.” ● Please be reminded that students are expected to follow the District’s Student Code Of Conduct to create a safe learning environment for all students in Distance Learning and in person. Parents, take the opportunity to speak with your child about protecting, and not sharing, their confidential login information. ● Making Your Choice 2.0 is the School District of Palm Beach County’s consistency plan for each semester to ascertain the students who intend to switch from Virtual to Brick and Mortar or Brick and Mortar to Virtual. The dates listed below are important for you and your family to review:
First Semester Action and Timeline:
Monday, October 5, 2020 - First Semester final selection date window opens for Parent/Student decisions about their desired learning platform. The window opens for switching from Virtual to Brick and Mortar or Brick and Mortar to Virtual. Parents will need to go back to the Make Your Choice tile in the student portal to change the desired learning platform and register for bus transportation if needed.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - First Semester final selection date window closes for Parent/Student decisions about their desired learning platform.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - Parent/Student desired learning platform is implemented and selected choice begins. No further changes for First Semester.
Second Semester Action and Timeline:
Monday, January 4, 2021 - Second Semester final selection date window opens for Parent/Student decisions about their desired learning platform. The window opens for switching from Virtual to Brick and Mortar or Brick and Mortar to Virtual for the rest of the school year. Parents will need to go back to the Make Your Choice tile in the student portal to change the desired learning platform and register for bus transportation if needed.
Monday, January 11, 2021 - Second Semester final selection date window closes for Parent/Student decisions about their desired learning platform.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - Parent/Student desired learning platform is implemented and selected choice begins for the remainder of the year. No further changes for the Second Semester.
Make Your Choice LINK
Parents and guardians are asked to finalize their plans for their child’s mode of instruction, in-person or distance learning, for the remainder of the first semester which ends on January 29, 2021. The window to make your choice is currently open and will close on October 14, 2020. Changes will take effect on November 4, 2020 and remain until the semester ends on January 29.
After winter break, parents will be asked to make their choice for the second semester which begins on February 2, 2021. That window to indicate your preference will be open from January 4-11, 2021.
For more information please visit the Make Your Choice page. ( click on for link )
Frequently asked questions LINK
Click on each question for a link to provide the answer for the question.
Why are parents and guardians being asked to commit to distance learning or in-person instruction?
What is the timeline for making my choice?
How, specifically, do I make my choice?
How long will my choice remain in place?
What if I change my mind?
If my child attends in-person instruction, and then tests positive for Covid-19, what is the process for notifying the school?
If my child is registered for in-person instruction and must stay home due to Covid-19, will they be allowed to return to campus when their health improves?
Once I make my choice, will my child still have the same teacher(s)?
What happens if a child’s parent registers a choice for distance learning and the child shows up to school for in-person instruction on any given day? Will the student be turned away?
If too many students sign up to return to in-person instruction, how will that be handled? Meaning, is there a capacity cut off? What happens to students in overflow?
If a student attending in-person instruction lives in the same household as an individual who tests positive for Covid-19, will the student be able to attend classes virtually while self-quarantining without being counted as absent?
If a student is in the same classroom as an individual who tests positive, but was not told to quarantine because they were seated six feet away from the positive case, will the student be permitted to self-quarantine, and take part in distance learning, in an abundance of caution without being counted as absent?
In any of these scenarios, what is the protocol? Do I notify the principal, the teacher, or both?
What is the metric the District is following?
Have HVAC filters been upgraded?
Testing - Upcoming PSAT Testing Please Reply:
: 9th grade parents October 27th, 2020 is the 9th grade PSAT. The PSAT is a practice SAT examination, which measures college readiness. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/taking-the-test At this point in time, we are inviting the 9th grade class to test under the safe guidelines that all students will be 6 feet apart, masks must be worn throughout the whole exam, and sanitizer and cleansing wipes will be provided. The test will start at 7:30 am and run until approximately 10:30am. Students will report directly to the gym. If your child will be testing the PSAT please email [email protected] by 10/13/2020 so we can make proper seating arrangements. If your child needs transportation by bus, please let us know as well. If your child will be testing, please have your child look out for further information via their school email. If you have additional questions, please email your child's school counselor. Thank you.
10th grade parents:
October 29th, 2020 is the 10th grade PSAT/NMSQT. The PSAT is a practice SAT examination, which measures college readiness. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test At this point in time, we are inviting the 10th grade class to test under the safe guidelines that all students will be 6 feet apart, masks must be worn throughout the whole exam, and sanitizer and cleansing wipes will be provided. The test will start at 7:30 am and run until approximately 10:30am. Students will report directly to the gym. If your child will be testing the PSAT please email [email protected] by 10/13/2020 so we can make proper seating arrangements. If your child needs transportation by bus, please let us know as well. If your child will be testing, please have your child look out for further information via their school email. If you have additional questions, please email your child's school counselor. Additionally, there is a makeup date for the 10th grade PSAT on January 26th, 2021 if you feel more comfortable having your child test then. Thank you.
STATE TESTING INFORMATION:
The following tests will be coming up soon. All students needing any of these tests, regardless of whether they are brick and mortar or virtual, may come take the test on the dates shown. We are taking stringent precautions for the safety of our testing students. We take temperatures at the door prior to admitting anyone, space testing desks at least six feet apart, provide hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes for all students, and ensure that everyone in the testing location is masked at all times.
October 19,20,21: For Seniors only. FSA ELA Retake (This is a graduation requirement and should be taken by any senior who has not yet passed). This is a three day test and students must commit to all three days in order to get a passing score.
October 22, 23: EOC Bio, Geometry and US History. Students were exempted from these tests last spring, however t hey may still be taken if the student is seeking Scholar Designation on their diploma. This is only for students who were not enrolled in an AICE or AP History or Biology class (students automatically get the scholar designation if they pass those exams). Students must RSVP to Ms. Weissing or their counselor if you plan on attending. Students are given a full day for each test although most students complete them within three hours.
November 4th through December 3rd: FSA ELA for all Juniors. Even though students were exempted from this test last Spring, it rema ins a graduation requirement. All juniors will have the opportunity to take it within the test window above. Students have been assigned an exact date range based on their current English teacher (see below). Virtual students may choose to take the test now or in the Spring, but it is a three day test, so students must commit to all three days in order to earn a passing score.
November 4,5,6: Rosenblum, Dixon, Silver November 10,11,12: Zanders, Rademacker November 16,17,18: Donovan, Steinberg, Salomatoff December 1,2,3: Freitas, Dillard
December 7 and 8: Algebra 1 EOC Retake for any students still needing a passing score
Any questions may be directed to [email protected]
PSAT Test Dates
The schoolwide PSAT for select 11th grade will take place on October 14th. ( The select Juniors have already been notified )
The schoolwide PSAT for 10th grade will take place on October 29th. The schoolwide PSAT for 9th grade will take place on October 27th.
Please stay tuned for further information and details to follow regarding the PSAT schoolwide tests.
The AP with WE Service Scholarship was created to recognize students for the completion of their service learning projects for AP with WE Service and reward exceptional students who have made a positive impact on their local and global communities.
In summer 2020, each winner (an individual student or a team) was awarded a $50,000 scholarship.
We are thrilled to announce the 2020 winners.
Project 2
Class group: Lachyn Almazova, Aisha Ansari, Chloe Campton, Tyler Jaquays, Nicole Litvinchuk, Ariana Martinez, Meenakshi Nambiar, Julia Reale, Andrew Salk, Daniel Sanchez
West Boca Raton High School, Boca Raton, Florida
Course: AP Research
After researching the devastating impact that poverty has on literacy and the long-term implications of this impact, this group carried out a series of activities to promote lifelong literacy. They partnered with a fourth-grade class at S.D. Spady Elementary School to implement effective literacy strategies, including serving as pen pals to the elementary school students to encourage reading and writing, writing personalized books for the students, and creating engaging activities aligned with the reading and writing instruction at the elementary school. The group also developed a social media campaign to raise awareness of the effects of poverty on literacy and used raised funds to build a literacy corner for the elementary school.
Congratulations to Beth Rubin and all the students who worked on the project!
You will find a link to the page here.
Make sure to charge your Chromebook overnight and bring your Chromebook/charger/earbuds to school.
Student Dropoff and Parking
Please drop off students in single file at the front of the school. Please make sure to arrive early enough to wait 5-10 minutes in the line. Drop off can occur anywhere along the sidewalk awning. The West parking lot is the parking lot for Students. This is not to be used for student drop off. Please do not park along the gym - students or staff. This space is needed for Drama, Band and Chorus students.
Front Gates Closed After Arrival Time
After arrival, all gates will be closed. Late students need to be dropped off in front of the gate and walk onto campus. Items can be dropped off at the gate and security will bring them on campus. Please limit items. Only people with verified appointments will be able to enter the campus after their temperature has been checked.
Masks, Cleaning Supplies and Spacing
Students must be wearing a mask when they arrive on campus. All students will receive 5 additional masks when they arrive. Each teacher will receive a jug of wipes, 2 packs of wipes, a 5 pack of masks and a bottle of hand sanitizer to start. Each classroom has been spaced out 6ft X 6ft front/back and side/side please do not move the desks. Students may only sit in desks without paper taped to the top and not facing forward. Class size and extra students - If a class holds 11 students after distancing and 15 show up, then the 4 extra students are sent to a Virtual Lab in either the cafeteria or Media Center.
School Counselors
School Counselors will be outside of the counseling office before school, during every bell change, during lunch, and after school. We will be meeting with students on an appointment basis only to control the traffic flow in our office. Please do not send students down during class unless they are in crisis. Students that are in school will have a pass for their appointment.
Parents' Guide for Medications at School
All parents need to make an appointment with the nurse to drop off medication. 561-672-2046 No medication including inhalers or over the counter medication will be accepted without a completed Physician Authorization form. Prescribed medication must be in the original container with a physician's label, not expired and matching the current physician's orders. Over the counter medication must be unopened and not expired. A current photo of the child is required for identification purposes. All medication must be delivered to school by an adult. All medication will be counted and signed for. A parent will also be required to complete a health history form at this time.
Sending Students to the Clinic
Depending on the type of symptoms and severity, a student can be referred to the health room, satellite area or stay in the classroom. **Stay in the class for: Minor cuts/ injuries, toothache, hungry, bumps and bruises to name a few. **Satellite Clinic (in student services): Non-COVID 19 issues like nosebleeds, bleeding, mild allergies, physical injury, rashes and administration of medication. Only 2 people at a time due to distancing. **Clinic: Suspected COVID 19 The clinic will serve for screening and assessment of students with COVID-19 symptoms. Strict protocols of infection control and social distancing will be followed and access to the health room will be restricted. No one will be allowed to use the clinic bathroom.
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Parent/Student Resources:
WBRHS Bell Schedule https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1955476/Image/School%20Info/WB%20bell_sc hedule_2020-2021.pdf
WB School Map https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1955476/Image/School%20Info/WBRHS%20 SCHOOL%20MAP%202020.pdf WBRHS E / O Calendar https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1955476/Image/WB_DistrictCalendar_2020- 2021.pdf
WBRHS Student & Family Handbook https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/student_family_handbook
Reopening Videos https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/reopening_schools/maintaining_campuses_for_cov id-19
Virtual Learning Orientation YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_mP2AoXpMI
Virtual Learning Orientation PDF https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1955476/Image/Virtual%20Learning%20Orie ntation%20WBHS_Combined_Final.pdf
Parent How To Videos https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/dl2/parent_onboarding_how-to-videos
Links to many Parent/Student sites including the SIS Parent Gateway https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents
WBRHS website https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/
WBRHS School Improvement Plan FY21 https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1955476/Image/Students%20&%20Parents/ WBRHS%20SIP%202020_21.pdf
School Contacts:
Title IX Contact - Tasia Sawyer, PhD © - Assistant Principal Office: 561-672-2051 [email protected]
Students Protocols, as Outlined in a New COVID-19 Policy
To promote the health, safety, and welfare of students and staff, the School Board has approved Policy 5.3260 Student Protocols Due to COVID-19. Parents and guardians should review the policy carefully with their children prior to returning to school campuses when they reopen.
Families are expected to screen students for a fever and other potential symptoms daily, before sending their child to school. Additionally, students must wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Each student will be provided with five washable masks.
The policy also includes protocols for reporting an instance of a child testing positive for COVID-19, or if a child is exposed to someone who is positive for the virus.
Students who do not adhere to these guidelines are subject to discipline as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/student_code_of_conduct Student Protocals due to COVID-19 https://www.palmbeachschools.org//UserFiles/Servers/Server_270532/File/School%20Board/P olicy%205.326.pdf
Attendance:
Students, if you are supposed to be at school (live) and you log in at home Virtually you are going to be marked as absent (A). Students can be on virtually and catch up work but it is not going to count as a present (P).
Excused Absence Notes to: Johana Morabito Attendance Clerk (561)-672-2942 [email protected]
Community Service Forms:
Please send all completed community service forms to Mrs. Hawxhust in Student Services at : [email protected]
CHROMEBOOKS: If you have any issues or need a Chromebook, please contact [email protected]
PASSWORDS:
All students have a ‘Student Password Change’ tile in their portal. It can be found in the top ‘Default’ row on the portal home page. Any student may click on this tile to easily change their password to a new password they choose. It looks like this:
If a student is coming from another school, they use the same password they used at the last school. If a student has NEVER been in Palm Beach County schools, then the default login information is below. Username: s + student ID Password: last 4 digits of the student ID + first and last name initials (capitalized) + last two digits of birth year (example: Joseph Smith, student ID=12345678, birth year=2011) Username: s12345678 Password: 5678JS11
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PTSA - West Boca has been challenged to a Membership Contest with Loggers’ Run Middle School! Our membership website is: https://westbocaptsa.new.memberhub.store/store
Let’s beat those Lumberjacks! Go Bulls!
Jennifer Beimel President West Boca PTSA westbocaptsa.my-ptsa.org
HBCU Showcase Event:
The flyer below is for the HBCU event to be held on Saturday, October 17th (next weekend). Please share this opportunity with middle and high school girls. The participants will need to register themselves via the link provided here: https://bit.ly/3iv7s2e.
Free or Reduced Lunch Web - Site:
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Are you interested in learning more about Dual Enrollment? Palm Beach State College is offering a Virtual Dual Enrollment Open House on October 14th at 6:00. Palm Beach State College and the Palm Beach County School District have partnered to provide students with an exciting opportunity to earn college credits while in high school and save thousands in college tuition. Please click on the link for more information: https://palmbeachstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6396644
The Bridges Minority Outreach Program targets underrepresented minority students in the effort to assist them through the college application process and shape them into competitive applicants for the university of their choice. Our program has three overall goals: 1. Mentorship Development, 2. Resources & Curriculum and 3. Immersive College Experience. Students who are part of the program will be paired with students at UF who will act as their mentors. They will help lead their ‘mentee’ and encourage them through their college application process and with their future transition to college life. We will also be providing resources for the students that will guide them with taking their SAT, applying to college, finding scholarships, etc. We are having an Education and Engagement Conference on September 26th at 10am-3pm (with 30 min break). The meeting is going to be through Zoom. The purpose of this Conference is to prep students on applying to colleges, financial aid/scholarships, SAT/ACT prep, majors/minors, tracking for graduate programs, and resources offered to freshman students at the University of Florida. There will be a session for your students to connect with current students and alumni at the University of Florida. They will also be able to learn about involvement opportunities on campus! If you are interested in participating please email [email protected] We are seeking students who:
● Come from an ethnically diverse background/underrepresented minority ● In the 11th or 12th grade ● Minimum of 2.5 GPA
McKinney-Vento Program:
We’re reaching out to you to make sure you’re aware of the McKinney-Vento Program within the School District of Palm Beach County. The McKinney-Vento Program, also known as MVP, assists homeless children, youth, and their families so that these students have every opportunity to succeed academically.
Are you living in a shelter, temporarily living doubled-up with family or friends, living in a car, park, abandoned building, or substandard housing due to economic hardship? If so, your child/children will likely qualify for McKinney-Vento Program services.
McKinney-Vento Program services include: ● Free school meals ● Uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies ● Linkage and referral services to District and community programs for educational and community assistance ● Assistance with online engagement, and so much more
If you think you are living in a homeless situation, please complete the Student Housing Questionnaire by clicking this link.
You may also email MVP at [email protected]. Your MVP Case Manager will respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your time and we hope this message finds you well.
Students: If you would like to pursue the Scholar Designation Diploma and need to take the US History, Geometry, or Bio EOC, please email your school counselor so they can sign you up for the makeup test!
School Counseling Google Classroom:
Link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NzY2MDk1MjcwNDBa?cjc=ntf3jnm
This is a great way to keep up with ongoing announcements and student opportunities! We are consistently updating our Google classroom, so please sign up!
classes are taking place now virtually. To registrar go to http://l.sdpbc.net/lkl91 Adult ESOL -
2021–22 FAFSA Form is Available:
The new 2021–22 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! To begin your application, select the “START HERE” button on the FAFSA homepage. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Mental/Behavioral Health:
These are troubling times for so many of our students, and covid-19 hasn't made it any easier. Being a teenager is tough enough - peer pressure, college acceptable anxiety, body image. Many of our students need - or just want - someone to talk to. We have a mental health team at W Boca High, including a Mental Health Professional, Mrs Orban, and a Behavioral Health Professional, Ms Townsend. If you or your child is interested in having support on campus - including our virtual campus - please contact your School Counselor for assistance. Covid-19 has had a huge impact on many of our West Boca families. Whether due to covid-19 or any other reason, if you have lost a loved one, please contact Ms Townsend at [email protected], and she can work with you to find the support you need.
AP Testing:
Questions email the AP Coordinator, Jennifer Napuli, at [email protected] if you are a homeschool or private school student who intends to test at WBHS.
SAT Testing Schedule:
West Boca HS will be open for Saturday testing beginning with the October 3rd test date. There is limited capacity so please register early. Students who are signed up for free or reduced lunch are eligible for 2 SAT waivers. Please email your child's school counselor for further information.
ACT Testing Schedule: West Boca HS will be open for testing beginning in December with limited capacity. Please register early. Students who are signed up for free or reduced lunch are eligible for 4 ACT waivers. Please email your child's school counselor for further information.
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All Athletes - Any student who is interested in participating in athletics, you must have a completed athletic packet before you try out. Completed Athletic packets should be turned in as soon as possible to your Coach or Mrs. Buchanan, the Assistant Athletic Director. The link for the 2020/21 athletic packet is below. (https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1955476/Image/Athletics%20&%20Activitie s/Athletic%20Packet%202020_21.pdf) and complete the 3 courses below. No athlete will be allowed to participate in any activities without the packet and completed courses.
● Sudden Cardiac Arrest ● Concussion in sports ● Heat illness prevention
Boys Basketball - Anyone interested in playing 9th Grade, J.V., or Varsity Boys Basketball, please contact Coach Flaig at [email protected] (A.S.A.P. for Important Information) !!!!
Bowling - All students interested in trying out for the boys and girls bowling teams, please join the google classroom. All students can join (distance learning and students on campus). Name of the google class is West Boca Bowling and the code to join is mem6k3r. Any questions please email Coach Breslow at [email protected]
Boys Golf - Anyone interested in trying out for boys golf, please email Coach Hanley at matthew.ha nl[email protected]
Swimming - Anyone interested in Swimming please contact Joanne Korb at [email protected]
Football - The football team is offering community service hours to help film games and practices. We are also looking for student trainers. Please contact [email protected] for any football related questions.
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EHLO Bulls! Welcome to the new year of 2020!
We are looking forward to having new recruits for our E-Sports club this year. 2020 is very promising for us as a club, as we are being officially recognized as a High School E-Sports club by the Palm Beach District.
-Survey-
What's New?
We will have many more opportunities for fun and co-ops, as well as organized competitive teams (to represent our school in county-based tournaments) and will hold in-school tournaments for various games. More online interactiveness this year will allow for more collaboration, club participation, and club events. We have a survey to gauge how many people would like to apply. If you could take a few minutes to fill out the survey, it would be a huge help to tell our team how we need to prepare for this year.
Looking Forward to Having You on Our Team.
The E-Sports club is looking forward to your participation in our journey to becoming a well recognized and fantastic organization!
Have a great year and hope to see you soon,
-The Board <3
Hannah H. - Branch Director
Dice A. - Technical Manager
Alfred L. - Vice President
Austin K. - President
Mr.Goodwin - Sponsor
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Scholarships: https://wbrh.palmbeachschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1955476/Image/Athletics%20&%20Activities /WBRHS_Virtual%20College%20Visit%20Schedule.pdf
Please see the Herff Jones senior letter/flyer below: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e4e2a990-ba3f-4037-8df5-74cb6ded9d 06
New Herff Jones Senior Catalog: https://issuu.com/hjpalmbeach/docs/senior_year_2021_laura_proof
Order your Cap and Gown early for discounts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O52JGI9POtheGgmCVjxdhlMqIsWepFCf/view?usp=drive_web
George Snow Scholarship Fund Presentation - West Boca High School - See below Nov 5, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177859704?pwd=NEk1YkxIcXRCbWloR29IWE1DaTIxdz09
Meeting ID: 871 7785 9704 Passcode: 145636 1- 646- 558- 8656 US (New York) Please Sign Up! If you are attending our virtual presentation, please fill out the form below to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs97TYqf_UyQ3fsZQoJGh-dkdkifWr6weVG6rh-LXn2 E0mWA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Tour Your Dream State School From Home With the Virtual College Tour
In early October, students will have a chance to get more familiar with the 12 different State University System (SUS) schools in Florida through the District’s Virtual College Tour, leading up to the collaborative Virtual College and Career Night on Wednesday, October 21.
With students mostly unable to physically tour a college or university due to COVID-19-related visitor restrictions, schools are offering these virtual tours to give prospective students the ability to explore campus, hear about academic programs, as well as to understand the unique opportunities and requirements that vary from one school to the next throughout Florida.
Virtual tours will take you on a “walk” through campus with 360-degree views inside certain buildings, paired with an informative narration about the programs and opportunities the school provides. You do not need to create an account or register to access the virtual tours on youvisit.com. Simply press the ‘x’ on the top right corner of the ‘Get Started!’ page to proceed to the tour.
The District will highlight a different public college or university in Florida each weekday on social media, starting on Monday, October 5, leading up to the Virtual College and Career Night on Wednesday, October 21. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Check out facts about each school and the corresponding virtual tours below.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) VIRTUAL TOUR Established in 1961, Florida Atlantic University officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Located in Boca Raton, the university offers more than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 30,000 students within its 10 colleges.
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) VIRTUAL TOUR “Excellence with Caring” is the motto at FAMU. Located in Tallahassee, the school was founded in 1887, and is the fifth-largest historically black university in the United States with an enrollment of more than 10,000 students.
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) VIRTUAL TOUR Located between Fort Myers and Naples on the Southwest Florida coast, Florida Gulf Coast University encompasses 800 acres on which academic buildings, residence halls and athletics facilities share space with wetlands, pinewoods, and boardwalks in a natural setting. FGCU serves 15,000 students and offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Florida International University (FIU) VIRTUAL TOUR Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, and has rapidly grown to become a top 100 public university, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. FIU has 57,000 students, with 75 percent of whom live and work in South Florida.
Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) VIRTUAL TOUR Established in 2012, Florida Polytechnic University is the state’s newest university. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the school is located in Lakeland and provides cutting-edge degree programs that prepare graduates to take on today’s fastest-growing fields.
Florida State University (FSU) VIRTUAL TOUR Long recognized as one of the nation’s elite research institutions, Florida State University also achieved international renown for the quality of its programs in the sciences and humanities. Located in the heart of the state capital, the Florida State community includes 41,000 students, 16 colleges, and more than 6,000 faculty and staff.
New College (The Honors College of Florida) VIRTUAL TOUR Located in Sarasota, New College of Florida educates intellectually curious students. New College offers 35 undergraduate majors and a master’s degree program in data science. With only 800 students and 80 full-time faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research and collaborative learning, the College’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for the demands of doctoral and professional degree programs. New College is the top public college in the nation for the percentage of its graduates who go on to earn doctorate degrees.
University of Central Florida (UCF) VIRTUAL TOUR An emerging preeminent university, UCF offers more than 220 degrees programs at its main campus in Orlando. UCF’s world-class research, innovative community partnerships, and integration of technology and learning,has led U.S. News and World Report to regularly rank UCF as one of the top 10 most innovative universities in the nation.
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University of West Florida (UWF) VIRTUAL TOUR Established in 1963 in historic Pensacola, Florida, UWF is home to just under 13,000 students on a campus that is situated on a wilderness preserve, and right near the Escambia River. UWF has five colleges: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities; College of Business; College of Education and Professional Studies; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; and the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.
Click here for more information about the upcoming Virtual College and Career Night, financial aid, scholarships, and more helpful information for high school juniors, seniors, and their families.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA, is now open. Students do not need to be accepted to a college before applying. Click here to apply.
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Uniform orders close on Oct 9. It will take approx 2-3 weeks to get them in. If you ordered.... I have added a question if you are virtual or in person. If you are in person , we will deliver the order to your medical teacher you listed. If you are virtual, we will add a day to do uniform pick up, that will be announced here and in the google academy classroom.
Please make sure you are in the Academy google classroom to get important updates and messages. The code is : joazezo
HOSA is still on hold per Administration as it is a club. Competition is also on hold. Please keep in mind the majority of comp is hands on and I am not confident we will be able to participate. If that changes we will of course make you aware.
Volunteer hours requirement is still on hold. All student portfolios are still in the last year's classrooms with the exception of Mrs Critchlow and Mrs Beauleaux. They are in room 12-107. We will distribute them as you come back to school. Please make sure you give student services your volunteer hours from last year.
Outside clinicals are still on hold, so as soon as we get any further information, we will distribute the medical packets to Junior and senior students. If you get a flu shot, please keep a record of it in anticipation of clinicals being able to start again. Medical Academy Club / HOSA meetings will look a bit different , and will be beginning late Sept. Look out for information in the Academy classroom
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The newspaper is available online at http://wbhsbullseye.com/
Yearbooks are now on sale for $85 on cashless schools or on yearbook order center. The school code for the yearbook order center is 831.
Senior ads and business ads are also on sale. The cost for a full page is $325, 1/2 page is $200, 1/4 page is $125, and 1/8 page is $80.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Senior Portraits: Hey Class of 2021! It’s time to schedule your Senior Portraits - Cady.com/schedule
Attention West Boca class of 2021 students and parents!
Can you believe it is already senior picture time? We want every one of you in our yearbook and we know you want these special portraits for friends and family alike. After all, it is quite a year to remember! The senior picture deadline is January 1, 2021.
If you have not already made an appointment for your senior photos please do so ASAP. The link to book your session is https://home.cady.com/seniors-book/
Also for more information regarding sessions and pricing take a look at our awesome senior brochure at https://home.cady.com/cady-magazine/
Follow this link to a $1,000.00 Cady Senior Scholarship opportunity, too! The link is https://home.cady.com/cady-scholarship/
IMPORTANT!
BABY PICTURES: Seniors: Baby pictures, now and then pictures, and sibling pictures are due by Friday, October 30th. Any questions, please email Mrs. Tomaszewski.
Senior Baby Pictures: https://forms.gle/3PbRmsp2FTLth7ik7
______MEDIA CENTER______
Attention Readers, Book Lovers, and Competitors:
West Boca's Media Center is proud to announce three fun, independent reading opportunities. For more details, please join the virtual classroom or see our website. Bulls Book Bingo: an independent reading challenge with prizes along the way Literary League: a student-run book group for lively discussions, games, author visits, and more Battle of the Books: a county-wide group competition focusing on this year's Florida Teens Read Books (please join by the end of September)
Check out the media center's new website: https://sites.google.com/palmbeachschools.org/wbrhsmediacenter/home Students, make sure you join the Virtual Media Center for book recommendations, author visits, school resources and more. The code is 6dhguy7.
Next year's reading challenge is starting early! This year we'll be playing Bulls Book Bingo from June to April. To join us sign up for the Google Classroom using code: ymnprol. You can earn prizes for each row/column you complete, and if you finish the entire card you'll earn a t-sh irt and an invitation to a party at the end of the year. Please visit the classroom for more details. Hope to see you there! Happy reading!
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SAC Dates - All meetings will take place at 6:00 pm in a virtual format until further notice: Google meet link: https://meet.google.com/uqe-rhqg-tiw
Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 (emergency date only), Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 9, April 20, & May 18 (if needed)
Please email our SAC chair, Mr. Michael Brown, if you have any questions or concerns about SAC meetings @ [email protected].
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Classrooms
Distance Learning Labs: Students that are displaced from classrooms are sent to:
Cafeteria
Media Center
Gymnasium