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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!

Yearbooks are currently on sale for $100 Order yours today!

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

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

AP/AICE Night will be held in the WBRHS Theatre on Tuesday, February 6th at 6pm.

This is a great opportunity for our WBRHS families to receive more information regarding the AP and AICE diploma options and industry certification classes.

Students and parents/guardians will also have the opportunity to speak with our current AP, AICE, and Industry Certification teachers regarding their class curriculum.

We hope you join us for this wonderful event.

PSAT Scores are now available and can be viewed through your child's personal College Board account.

https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home

Check Out the Following PSAT/NMSQT Score Resources:

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PSAT/NMSQT: Understanding Scores for Students and Families (.pdf/3.48 MB): Share with students and their families to help them interpret their PSAT/NMSQT score report and find information about next steps.

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Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report video: You can direct students to this video, which will help them interpret their score report.

• School Day SAT for the 11th graders only is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th and there will be no retakes this year.
• ACT NCR (Non-College Reportable) for only 11th and 12th graders who need ELA or Algebra 1 concordance is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th, Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th.

More information to come.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night, hosted by TRIO, will be held on Thursday, January 18th from 6-8pm in the Media Center. This event is only for 12th grade students and their families. This is a great opportunity if you need help completing your FAFSA or have specific questions. If you are interested in attending, you must RSVP by January 17th through the RSVP link below in order to secure a seat. It is also suggested that the student and one parent/guardian create their FSA ID at least five days before the event.

FAFSA Night RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/MfvjMoVXGMw8jPef8

Please also complete the TRIO application https://botform.compansol.com/202365712714047

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)

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.

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.

Check out the District Scholarship page: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/scholarships

All 9th and 10th grades will be taking the ELA Progress Monitoring assessment 2 will be taking place this week. Standard time students will be taking the exam on Wednesday, Jan 17 (even) or Thursday, Jan 18 (odd) based on their ELA class period. Students with accommodating will be taking their exam throughout the week. Students ask talk to their ELA teachers for more information. This Progress Monitoring assessment is very important. Scores may impact student course selection options and tutorial placements in preparation for PM3. Students need to bring their Chromebook fully charged to school everyday.

Thank you

Walk-in refers to a student that is not taking the course associated with the exam they want to take.

Retake refers to a student wants to retake an AICE exam to meet the exam course requirement or to extend the 25-month AICE diploma window requirement.

You must pay for the exam yourself.

AICE exams: $116 for all exams except $185 for A Level exams and $146 for Global Perspective.

and pay the the exam to by the deadline or your exam will not be ordered. Late fees will apply if you register after the deadline.

AICE exams deadline: January 31, 2024

Please plan head. Below are the AP and AICE exam dates for the spring. State Testing dates will be posted at a later date.

Keep in mind, there are NO makeup dates for AICE exams!

AP Italian class, at the beginning of this school year, participated in a competition in occasion of the XXIII Italian Language Week in the World - XXIII Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo - and WON for the best powerpoint with images on the theme of "Italian and Sustainability" in connection with the centenary of the birth of Italo Calvino, a famous italian author whose works are focused on environmental issues.

A special jury, composed of Claudio Di Persia (chairman), and Professors Clara Iafelice and Simona Muratore, determined to award prizes to the following works produced by the students, divided into categories corresponding to the different formats provided:

Prize for a PowerPoint presentation including images and text in Italian

Multi-generational collaboration among Italian students in Boca Raton, Florida: Sunrise Park Elementary School, West Boca Community High School, Florida Atlantic University

Drawings (slides 4-11): Scarlett (Kindergarten), Paige (Kindergarten), Holland (2nd Grade), Parker (2nd Grade), Xiomara (2nd Grade), Greenlee (2nd Grade), Bradley (3rd Grade), Brianna (3rd Grade).

Sunrise Park Elementary. Teacher Concetta Falzone.

Drawings (slides 1, 13-19, 30): Julia Borchers (12th grade), Maria Paula Borrero (12th ), Nina Capoccia (11th ), Victoria Carvalho (12th ), Lucas Cotait (12th ), Dana Delgado (12th ), Maria Felix (12th ), Angelica Gombos (11th ), Leah Iasenza (11th ), Angel Lopez (12th ), Ashley Lopez (12th ), Natalie Mcgovern (11th ), Jose Pardo (12th ), Marian Pena (11th ), Isabella Pighi (12th ), Nicoll Verjan (11th ), Mia Vilchez (11th ), Mariana Yee (12th ).

West Boca Community High School. Teacher Dr. Marianna De Tollis

Narrative frame and drawings (slides 2, 21-27, 29): Karen Barone, Francesca Cocilovo, Maria Emilia Erbetta, Carmen Hagiiani, Amy Volpe (Intermediate/Advanced).

Florida Atlantic University. Lecturer Dr. Ilaria Serra

**We will be participating in the ceremony (to collect the certificates and prizes) held at the Consolato Generale d'Italia in Miami during the beginning of this new year 2024.

Thank you for your attention =)

Buona giornata! Have a great day!!

Need a dress for Prom? Cant find the right one at the right price?

The Prom closet to the rescue! We have beautiful dresses available for free. The only thing we ask is that it is returned cleaned.

Email Mrs Stiepleman to make a private shopping appointment!

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