Principal's Update

Bulls shutout warriors in pre-season match up. Looking forward to an unforgetta-bull season!

New student night: standing room only as administration welcomed our newest bulls!

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Welcome to a New School Year!

Please check The Testing Corner each week as we bring you the latest testing information.

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) will be given to all 9th, 10th, and select 11th graders on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. For 9th and 10th graders, the PSAT is free and is a great opportunity to practice for the real SAT. It also gives a baseline (no studying needed) for accelerated classes potential, information for instructional support, and for 10th graders to be identified for the potential for the National Merit Scholarship Program that is applicable in their 11th grade year. All 9th and 10th graders are pre-registered by us. There is no cost!

Select 11th graders may choose to pay to take the PSAT on October 16. The cost will be $20 and you must pre-register through School Cash Online to pay starting August 26th. No cash or checks will be accepted.

Juniors who have been identified as National Merit Scholarship qualifiers will take the test free of charge.

The PSAT is completely digital. Students must bring their fully charged chromebook on October 16 in order to take the test. More details will be emailed home.

FAST ELA Reading Progress Monitoring 1 will be given to all 9th and 10th graders through their ELA class during the window of September 3-13, 2024. PM1 is designed to provide a baseline score so teachers can track student progress in learning the B.E.S.T. Standards from PM1 to PM2.

FAST Grade 10 Reading Retakes and BEST Algebra 1 EOC Retakes will be given to any 11th or 12th grader who needs to meet their high school Reading or math graduation requirement. The window runs from September 9 - October 4, 2024. An email will be sent to those taking the test with their date, time, and location.

EOC Assessments - Students needing to take the Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, or US History EOC for the first time will test during the window from September 9 - October 4, 2024. An email will be sent to those taking the test with their date, time, and location.

Classic Learning Test (CLT) will be given to any 11th or 12th grader who needs to meet their high school Reading or math graduation requirement. Students will test on October 16, 2024. An email will be sent to those taking the test with their location.

AICE Exam Retakes will be given to registered students beginning September 30. These exams are for students who still need to pass the exam for an AICE course already completed.. Please register by September 6, 2024 here. After you register, you will be sent a School Cash Online link to pay for your exam.

SAT/ACT Fee Waivers - SAT and ACT offer a test fee waiver program to eligible students that covers the regular registration cost of the exam. To determine eligibility, you must complete the survey at this link EVERY YEAR, so please visit the link today. Once you receive your eligibility letter, please contact your child's school counselors for your waiver.

Emails sent with important testing information will always have IMPORTANT in the subject line. Please be sure to read them! Please email cassandra.bray@palmbeachschools.org for the fastest response to your testing questions. We hope you have a great year!

• Our mission as counselors is to provide services for students to meet their academic, career, and social/emotional needs. We also aim to create a nurturing and safe environment by creating inclusive spaces and advocating for diversity. This is accomplished through collaboration with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to ensure the success and achievement of all our students
  

• Counselors

  Please join the Guidance Department Google Classroom! It is a GREAT way to keep up with ongoing announcements, student opportunities, and useful information! We are consistently updating our Google classroom, so please sign up!
  
  Jodi Mochel
  (A -C)
  Lauren Marciante
  (D-H)
  Lindsay Wolfe
  (I-M)
  Suzanne Prince
  (N-R & W-Z)
  Fallon Canepa
  (S - V)
  ESOL
  

  Elena Singer
  (Coordinator)

  Daniel Keller
  Academic Coach, Grades 9-10
  Daniel Keller
  Graduation Adviser, Grades 11-12

  
  

-Yearbooks are currently on sale on yearbookordercenter.com using the school code 831. The cost is $80, and prices will increase on 9/1.

-Senior Tribute Ads are now on sale and can be purchased and created on yearbookordercenter.com using the school code 831. Ad sales end on January 12th.

SENIORS: The deadline to have your photo taken and included in the yearbook is December 13th. If you have not taken or scheduled your photo, please do so ASAP with Cady Studios.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Tomaszewski at rachel.tomaszewski@palmbeachschools.org or stop by 4-213.

Picture day will be on September 10th and September 11th in the gym lobby. Students will be taking photos with their English teacher. Right now CADY is offering $10 off your purchase when you pre-order your photos before September 10th at CADY.com/pictureday

Sign up at www.worldstrides.com/register or call us at 1-800-468-5899

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Email Jacklyn.Carryl@palmbeachschools.org if you have any questions.

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