The School District of Palm Beach County’s metal detector pilot program is underway. This additional layer of security and risk reduction will be implemented in District-operated high schools in phases, starting officially at West Boca Raton Community High School on Monday, April 8, 2024, through the end of this school year. The goal is for all high schools to begin the 2024-2025 school year with full implementation of the metal detector program. As we prepare for April 8th, we will be setting up the detectors early this week to get our cadence down for school entry improvements.

Students, staff, and campus visitors will be expected to continue to adhere to the District Student Code of Conduct, School Board policy, and local, state, and federal laws regarding the prohibition of weapons on School District property. Persons who enter School District property remain subject to search, and violators are subject to penalties under applicable laws.

Metal detectors will be in place at two campus entry points, our single point of entry between the Welcome Center/ Main Office and the Bus Loop entrance to the School.

• Some items, such as laptops, musical instruments, or other large metal items will need to be removed from backpacks before walking through the metal detectors.

• Designated staff members will be available to direct students, staff, and visitors as they enter the campus.

• If the metal detector activates while a person walks through it, the person may be subject to an administrative search. In cases where the activation appears to be related to improper entry or exit through the device, a person may be redirected through the metal detectors a second time.

Students should come w/ their charged school issued device AND charger.

We will also make a brief PA announcement the day of, but please adhere to the following:

Please send seniors w/ last names A-N ONLY at 9:45am

Please send seniors w/ last names O-Z ONLY at 11:30am

Please keep in mind that you must view this newsletter in your browser for the links to be clickable and to download files. Viewing this newsletter from your email will not allow you to click or download. Thank you!

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!

We know the class of 2025 is eager to start taking senior portraits.

We need your help spreading the word to parents and students that they can book their sessions.

Open the attachment and copy/paste the content for emails, web banners, and social media posts.

Feel free to leave the web banner up all year! It is a direct link to everything Cady.

Yearbooks have arrived!

If you preordered a yearbook, please go to 4-213 during lunch to pick it up.

Please reach out to Mrs. Tomaszewski if you have any questions.

As course selection is underway, we are happy to announce that the WBHS Course Selection website is up and running. This website contains helpful information such as the course selection presentation, course offerings, course curriculum guide and much more. It is recommended that you and your child take some time to look over the information before picking elective classes. Students must pick their electives through the course selection google form by Tuesday, February 27th. Core and Academy teachers will select classes for next year for those specific classes based on course progression, classroom/assessment data and student conversation. School Counselors will meet with students individually through their science class beginning March 1st. For any questions, please reach out to your child's school counselor.

This is the direct link: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/Page/10842

Attention Seniors, please make sure you complete the final Transcript Request Form through the link below. If you do not complete this form, we cannot send your transcript to the institution you will be attending.

Grad Survey

Attention Seniors: You can access the grad survey by logging into your student portal and searching for "grad survey".

Once the tile appears, please click on it to begin. Please make sure you click submit the survey at the end. Please complete this by Friday, May 3rd.

SUMMER Registration is going on NOW.

FALL Registration BEGINS - APRIL 25TH

Get your paperwork in early to ensure you get a seat in the class you want to take. The last day School Counselors will approve Authorization forms will be May 30th.

Reminder- School Counselors do not work during the summer. : )

If you are interested in Dual Enrollment, please check out their website and complete all the steps:

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/dualenroll/steps.aspx

id you know that West Boca is one of only FOUR schools in the district that hosts the AP Capstone program? Successful completion of the requirements qualifies students to receive the Capstone Diploma which is highly regarded by colleges and Universities not just in the United States, but internationationally. Serious students should begin the process by joining the AP Capstone Google classroom and completing the application. Apply now! The deadline is March 15th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Rademacker at nancy.rademacker@palmbeachschools.org

AP Capstone Google class code is uoza5vw.

AP Capstone application Google Classroom to elicit interest and provide information on the Capstone Diploma program? Students can join to watch videos and a Slideshow about the program and apply to the program. If you could also maybe post the videos or links to them, they are below. Thank you!

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.

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

For Spring Testing dates , please tap below.

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!

On Wednesday, April 24th,the West Boca Vanguard Wind Ensemble (our top band) traveled up to Vero Beach HS for the FBA State Concert Band Music Performance Assessment.

The band received a Superior rating (the highest) from the judges and a standing ovation from the audience!

Congratulations to Mr.Shane and all band members on a fantastic performance!

The Japanese Speech Contest was held at University of Miami on April 7th.

Participants: Ariana Cruz (First Place in Level 4), Vadym Baditskyi (First Place in Level 4), Isabel Revela (Second Place in Level 4), Ryana Taylor and Channing Li. They all did awesome presentations!

Ariana Cruz has been invited to participate in the All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest in Los Angeles, scheduled for May 26.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Vocal Department!

Yesterday, three of our vocal ensembles participated in the State Assessment, and we are overjoyed to announce that all three groups received Superior ratings! (a first in the history of West Boca!)

This incredible achievement is a testament to the dedication and talent of our students and we are incredibly proud of their hard work and commitment to excellence.

Please congratulate your students! These Superior ratings are a fantastic representation of the exceptional talent we have at West Boca High School.

Three West Boca students (As pictured) Lili Rose Leonard, Hillary Hernandez and Laura Felix had their work chosen for a juried art show WITVA. A big accomplishment on its own... Lili Rose Leonard was awarded a top prize of $500 and was asked to speak at the awards ceremony... her speech was eloquent and moving as she explained the story behind her piece "The Train" Hillary Hernandez won a $100 gift certificate from Dick Blick Arts.

Congratulations to Isaac Edelman for taking 1st place in the ‘Sports & Entertainment Management’ event at the 2024 FBLA State Competitions in Orlando. Congratulations to all other FBLA student members that competed in their respective event.

There will be a Parent zoom meeting for the Galapagos Trip on Thursday, March 7th.

Please also say stay tuned for the meeting flyer.

Here is the zoom link.

Topic: Jacklyn Carryl's Meeting
Time: Mar 7, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82197122016?pwd=YzhkZQdatRMSAO2zhUBLLCfN6Pgc5c.1

Meeting ID: 821 9712 2016
Passcode: 601408

For the first time in our school's 20-year history, both the West Boca's boys' and girls' tennis teams won the District Championship together. We will host Regionals next Tuesday and Thursday with the boys' team taking on Dwyer and the girls playing Wellington. Please congratulate our players and wish them luck for continued success in post-season play. Go Bulls!

The Bulls beat Atlantic tonight. Sophomore Emmi Merhi had three touchdowns and an interception.

Bootcamp Freestyle Fitness Class

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Yoga

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