SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT SENIOR NIGHT YES

SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT SENIOR NIGHT ”YES WE CAN”

ADMINISTRATION/GUIDANCE • Principal – Patty Brown • Assistant Principal – Timothy Winburn • School Counseling Director – Sydene Dixon • 12 th Grade School Counselor – Berta Hernandez-Berkowitz (Mrs. H-B) • BRACE Advisor – Tywana Greene

STAY CONNECTED WEBSITES • School -www. browardschools. com/southbroward • Senior -www. sbhsseniorclass. com • BRACE -https: //tywanagreene. wixsite. com/southbrowardbrace

STAY CONNECTED SCHOOL COUNSELOR STUDENT REMIND GROUPS A-C: remind. com/join/2020 sbhs 1 D-H: remind. com/join/2020 sbhs 2 I-M: remind. com/join/2020 sbhs 3 N-R: remind. com/join/2020 sbhs 4 S-Z: remind. com/join/2020 sbhs 5

STAY CONNECTED PARENT TOOLS • School Website • Parent Link • Twitter – • South Broward High @Bulldogs. House • BRACE @sbhs. BRACE

CAP AND GOWN INFORMATION • All orders can be placed with the following options: *On Campus during lunches September 13, 16 -17, 24 -25 * At the Herff Jones Store in Davie * Online at: www. hjbroward. com • Price is currently $44, will go up as the year progresses. • All cap and gowns must be purchased through Herff Jones • Herff Jones: (954) 693 -0006

YOUR CHOICES DEFINE YOUR YEAR! Choices can equal consequences What you do/don’t do this year will shape your adult life Homecoming/Events Expectations

EXPECTATIONS AND RULES

TARDY POLICY

SOCIAL MEDIA

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Classes are taken for the year and equal 1 credit • 2. 0 Unweighted (State) GPA • 24 Credits v 4 – English v 4 – Math v 3 – Science v 3 – Social Studies (W. History, Am Gov’t/Econ) v 1 – Performing/Practical Art v 1 – HOPE or Pers. Fit. /P. E. Elective v 8 – Electives • One full On-Line Course • 40 Service Hours

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – STATE ASSESSMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED 9 TH GRADE IN 20162017

SERVICE HOURS • 40 Hours Required For Graduation • 75 Hours Required for Bright Futures Medallion • 100 Hours Required For Bright Futures Academic • 250 Hours Required For a Silver Cord *** ALL HOURS must be recorded with a not for profit institution and cannot be completed during school hours

OWN YOUR FUTURE Virtual Counselor • Graduation Information Posted • Check Often • Communicate

SENIOR MEETINGS • Seniors will meet with Mrs. H-B beginning in October to complete a graduation review. • Additional interventions will take place based on individual scenarios. • Graduation Status Letters will be mailed home to parent/guardian

PINNACLE • It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check Pinnacle https: //gb. browardschools. com/pinnacle/gradeb ook • Username – Student ID@my. browardschools. com (Ex. 060000@my. browardschools. com) • Password – Capital P + Student Birthday (Ex. P 01/02/2001)

CREDIT RECOVERY • 21 st Century Learning (Monday – Thursday 3: 00 p. m. 5: 30 pm) • Florida/Broward Virtual School Line – ar. flvs. net) (On- • Co-Enrollment (Night School @ South Broward) • Off Campus Learning Center/OCLC (Located on South Broward’s campus) Your or your child must see their School Counselor for details and forms.

BRACE ADVISOR MS. GREENE • Hello South Broward High families. I am Ms. Greene, your college and career advisor. • My job is to make sure you know your career paths and are well equipped to go into the university setting. • Make sure you take advantage of all the tools we make available. Let’s get connected and do this together! (754) 323 -1817

GOING TO COLLEGE • Where do you start? NAVIANCE • College Searches • Career Interests • Scholarship Opportunities • College Visits • Ordering Transcripts

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS • Start Early! • November 1 st is the deadline for most State Universities • Go Directly to college/university’s website regarding application fees, deadlines and required documentation • After applying, make sure to check your application online to ensure it is complete.

SAVE THE DATE! FAFSA NIGHT 10 -7 -19 • Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) • Annual program to apply for grants, work study, and student loans • FAFSA application opens OCTOBER 1, 2019 – JUNE 30, 2020 • APPLY EARLY – Historically, applications received early in the process receive more funds • Requires SSN, Alien Registration Number and IRS 1040 (Non-Filers Ok)

UPCOMING ACT/SAT DATES Waivers for SAT/ACT Exams are available in the BRACE Office Monday. Thursday during lunches for eligible students Do Not Delay! Fee-waivers are limited!!!

SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION • Mrs. Ashley Lehman • Meetings Take Place in Room 787 After School (Listen for Announcements) • Senior Event Planning • Prom Theme

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ELIGIBILITY FOR SENIOR EVENTS • Must be on track to graduate!!! • 40 service hours submitted • Minimum 2. 0 GPA • Good Attendance • All obligations paid • No external suspensions

ATTENDANCE ELIGIBILITY • Students who accrue more than 10 absences from school or 40 class blocks during the second semester, will not be eligible to attend Grad Bash and Prom.

IMPORTANT DATES • 10/1 -10/5 Home Coming Week • 4/24 - Grad Bash - $170 • Senior BBQ - 5/15 - $10 • Prom 5/16 - $125 - $150 • Graduation/Rehearsal – Dates Released in January • Yearbook - $55 -$85

SENIOR PORTRAITS FOX MAR (954) 653 -1700 WWW. FOX-MAR. COM DEADLINE IS 11/15/19

OWN YOUR YEAR! • YOU alone are responsible for YOUR choices • Your Past Does Not Determine Your Future • How will YOU close YOUR high school career? !? !

SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT SENIOR NIGHT ”YES WE CAN” THANK YOU!