Principal's Update

Club rush was a huge success! Over 80 tables set up for students to learn about and join!

Varsity Volleyball defeated Dreyfoos on Tuesday night in a thrilling, come from behind, 3 games to 2 victory!!

Two in a row for our Lady Bulls Volleyball team as they defeat Wellington in 5 games, 3 games to 2 - JV also won giving WB a clean sweep on Wednesday night!!

Most items on this newsletter are clickable and will open to a website for more information.

The FAST Reading test window will open on September 3, 2024. The specific dates for our campus will be forthcoming. On test days students will need their Chromebook fully charged as we only have a limited supply of extra Chromebooks to provide to students on test days.

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.

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!

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Information Night will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 5:30 pm in the theater. The School Counselors will discuss the following topics: College & Career planning, SAT and ACT Testing, graduation requirements, as well as, State University entrance requirements, Military pathways, Bright Futures, AICE, AP program, and much more. We hope to see you there.

The PSAT NMSQT will be held on October 16th at 7:30am. Tickets are on sale for the juniors through school cash until September 13th. The cost is $20 for juniors. If you are in 9th or 10th grade, you do not pay for the exam. Ms. McElwain also emailed National Merit candidates (grade 11) that were identified by the School District. If you received an email from her, you are automatically signed up and will not pay for the test.

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 further information regarding the National Merit Scholarship program. Spots are limited.

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

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

If you do not want your child to take the PSAT, please complete the attached waiver form and return to Ms. McElwain.

• 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

  
  

2024-2025 PTSA Board

Gabriele Bauer, President

Adriana Salcedo, Vice President

Viviane Jardim, Treasurer

Orshi Galantai, Secretary

The concession stand by the practice field will be open daily from 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm. As a reminder, every purchase goes right back to the school in helping with funding programs, beautification of the school, teacher appreciation & much more!

We are still in need of a few items to help us get the Concession fully operational, please visit the Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13P6VSXPUWK9F?ref_=wl_share

If you are interested in helping us at concession, email ptsawestboca@gmail.com. Student volunteers are welcome and will receive service hours.

We truly appreciate all the families that have donated and volunteered; THANK YOU!!

Shop West Boca Merch online or visit the new Merch cart

in person at any of the game nights or during any in-person

event.

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Business Sponsorship Opportunity
Visit https://westbocaptsa.memberhub.com/store or email ptsawestboca@gmail.com for more information.

Join our award-winning PTSA

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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-Yearbooks are currently on sale on yearbookordercenter.com using the school code 831. The cost is $90, and prices will increase on 1/1.

-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.

On behalf of the Miami Dolphins’ efforts to grow the sport of girls flag football, your school, WEST BOCA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, has received $3,000, aimed to further develop your girls flag football program!

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