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Parents please download the attached Health Service form and return it to Student Services. Printed copies of the form are available in Student Services and the Main Office. Students must have this form on file to see the Nurse. Thank you!

On October 12th at 9:45am we will be conducting a required PSAT Digital Readiness Check. All students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade (those who signed up) who are taking the free in-school PSAT on October 17th will need to complete this task. Students will need to bring their charged school device along with the charger to complete this Digital Readiness Check.

If your child does not have a device or they are having issues with their device, please have them stop by the media center by October 11th. If your child does not complete this Digital Readiness check, they will not be able to test on October 17th.

If you choose for your 9th or 10th grade student(s) to waive the opportunity to take the free in-school PSAT, please return the attached waiver to Ms. Canepa (fallon.canepa@palmbeachschools.org).

Congratulations to Ian Konikoff & Raihan Mohammed for being selected as a Semifinalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. We wish you both lots of luck in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

SAT NCR (NON-COLLEGE REPORTABLE):

The SAT NCR (Non-College Reportable) exam will be held on Wednesday, October 11th. This exam is only for seniors who have not met their ELA or Algebra 1 test requirements for graduation. These scores are not reported to colleges and only used for concordance. These specific students are already signed up. Please see the link below for practice testing.

SAT Student Guide: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-student-guide.pdf

SAT Practice Information: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation

PSAT Information:

The PSAT for 9th, 10th and select 11th graders is scheduled on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:30am. The links below contain helpful information and study guides for students to prepare for this test. Khan Academy is also another great resource for students to utilize. Study early with these free available resources.

9th, 10th and 11th Grade PSAT NMSQT Student Guide: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/practice-tests/online

9th, 10th and 11th Grade PSAT NMSQT Information: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt

ACT NCR (NON-COLLEGE REPORTABLE):

The ACT NCR (Non-College Reportable) will be offered to 11th and 12th grade students who have not met their Algebra 1 EOC and/or ELA graduation requirement. The test is 3 days (1 section per day) and will be held on November 6th (English section), November 7th (Math section) and November 8th (Reading section) at 7:30am. This is a great opportunity for those specific 11th and 12th grade students to try to earn a concordant score and meet their testing requirements. These specific students do not need to sign up. Testing locations will be released closer to test day.

National Merit Scholarship

This test could qualify you for many scholarships like the National Merit Scholarship and it is also the last practice test before your SAT. Check out the link below for information regarding the National Merit Scholarship.

https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61

Senior Transcripts:

If your student needs an “unofficial transcript” (not sending to schools) the student should email their school counselor. Unofficial transcripts will be available within 24 hours.

For official transcripts, please click the link(s) that apply and complete the form:

Common application request - https://forms.gle/fJAsCjB4bm78xTjR9

Florida PUBLIC institution request - https://forms.gle/5sxhYpq3E1h1jmmZ6

Out of state/Florida private institution request - https://forms.gle/Cs1Dzhn1bYjxqwpMA

Transcripts cost $3.00 per transcript, except for Common Application which costs a total of $3.00. (Note: You do not pay $3.00 per transcript for Common Application)

Students interested in Career Exploration and Planning can sign up to take the ASVAB. We will administer the ASVAB on November 15 at 7:30 a.m. The test takes about three hours. You will receive a pass with a testing location the day before the test. Taking the exam provides tools to help students learn more about career exploration and planning in both the civilian and military worlds of work. The ASVAB is FREE.

This is an important announcement regarding Edgenuity courses this school year. Students with a D or F in their core classes can retake the course and make up the credit in night school on Edgenuity via credit recovery.
The credit recovery lab will be open Monday-Thursday from 3:00pm -7:00pm throughout the school year. There will be transportation via activity bus .
Should you have any questions, please contact your guidance counselor.

Seniors, do you need help with your college applications, choosing a school or career, or scholarship applications? TRIO Educational Opportunity Center will be returning to WBHS on September 13th and October 11th from 12:15pm - 1:45pm. Please see your school counselor to sign up. Spots are limited!

If you would like to view your students results from the 1st ELA progress monitoring assessment, please go to the SIS Parent Gateway and Student Portal which will provide direct access to the State Family Portal that houses their results.

If you do not have access to the SIS Parent Gateway, please contact Student Services for your security pin.

Students who registered for the Nov Series should check their student emails for additional information.

West Boca's AP Capstone students celebrated a $1500 grant from The Golden Bell Education Foundation. This money is used to provide these hard-working researchers with JSTOR, a database of scholarly, peer-reviewed articles and resources.

Thank you to Ms. Cannon for helping Ms. Rademacker and our 23/24 AP Research Scholars!

We are currently accepting lightly worn party dresses and suits for prom to be donated for students that may have a need for homecoming this year. Please clean out your closets so that students that may not be able to purchase a suit or dress will be able to feel their best at homecoming this year. Students can contact me anonymously and set an appointment time to go shopping in the closet. All we will ask is that they clean the garment and return it after homecoming for someone else to borrow.

Donations can be brought to the front office, room 12, 107, or let me know and I can have students pick them up from a class room.

Stephanie Stiepleman

Thank you so much !

ATTENTION: All Boys interested in playing Freshman, Junior Varsity, or Varsity Basketball.

There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 during lunchtime. We will discuss important information needed for Conditioning, Open Gym, and Try-Outs.

We will meet in the Gym or 3108 at 12;20, whichever is available that day.

PLEASE BE ON TIME and BRING LUNCH WITH YOU !!!!!!

Thanks Coach Flaig

The academy was able to drug screen over 300 clinical students in house this year with AAA medical! Now we are ready to begin the outside clinicals!!!

Med Lab and EMR begin Oct 6 and Nursing has already begun. This is one of the best parts of our program. Pharmacy students have begun their clinical time with our partner Walgreens and exercise science will begin soon.

HOSA is getting geared up for the making strides walk and a guest zoom lecture . See the google classroom for information.

We will continue to accept dress donations throughout the year to be ready for Prom, and we can't wait to see the few students who got homecoming dresses for this year enjoying the dance in their dresses! Please spread the word that this service is available to ANYONE who needs it!

West Boca girls golf team had a big win, beating undefeated Spanish River, on Tuesday. The WB girls have only lost this year was the first match of the season to Spanish River..Our team lead by Madison Lowenstein and Catherine Andino shooting a 38 and 39. WB is 5-1 GO BULLS!

Order yours at yearbookordercenter.com using the school code 831.

Prices increase to $100 on January 1st. Order yours today!

Don’t miss your chance to be in the yearbook! Picture Day's are September 12-September 13. Purchase a package BEFORE Picture Day to save $10! Check out this deal at CADY.com/PictureDay

Senior baby photos are due by October 1st. Pictures must be emailed to bullnanzawb@gmail.com.

Welcome to senior year! It’s going to be a busy year full of a lot of excitement, so don’t forget to schedule your senior portraits with CADY. THE DEADLINE TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED AND INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK IS DECEMBER 10TH!

You must have your portrait taken by CADY to be in the yearbook, but don’t worry — CADY specializes in the full senior portrait experience with a full studio housing over 10 different scenes with 3-D built-in options, changing rooms, and a high-energy atmosphere with music and professional staff.

More information about booking your session is attached to the Senior Booking Newsletter. Get your photos for family, grad announcements, senior yearbook ads, and more. Remember — Don’t get left out of your yearbook!

Senior ads are currently on sale on yearbookordercenter.com using the school code 831. Prices vary depending on the size of the ad. Ads are on sale until November 6th.

https://store.cady.com/?utm_source=school&utm_medium=digital&utm_content=senior_sessions_booking_digitalkit&utm_campaign=senior_sessions_booking

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Tomaszewski at rachel.tomaszewski@palmbeachschools.org

Email your designs for approval by October 12th to ptsawestboca@gmail.com. Purchase your ticket online via the PTSA MemberHub (https://westbocaptsa.memberhub.com) or Scan the QR code.

***You have to email your designs form your personal email – we do not receive school district emails***

Enter the PTSA Reflections Contest and use the arts to share your personal Reflections on this year's 2023-2024 theme: I am hopeful because…

For entry details and forms please stop by the guidance office; and

pick up an entry packet or email the Reflections Chair.

Business Sponsorship Opportunity visit https://westbocaptsa.memberhub.com/store or

email ptsawestboca@gmail.com for more information.

No requirement to volunteer; be involved or attend meetings. Your membership alone helps us raise the necessary funds to continue providing students and faculty with events and appreciation. As well as fund programs, clubs, materials & activities.

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Because we can do more together, than apart!
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