WELCOME TO LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL The Vision of

WELCOME TO LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL The Vision of Lakewood High School is to prepare our students for a competitive global society. The Mission of Lakewood High School is to prepare our students to be successful and adaptable in a dynamic world.

WHAT DOES A SPARTAN LOOK LIKE?

SUPPORT TEAM • • • Principal: Ms. Savage School Counselor (CAT): Ms. Ashwood School Counselor (Last name A-G): Mrs. Heatly School Counselor (Last name H-P): Ms. Orange School Counselor (Last Name Q-Z): Dr. Jackson Magnet Coordinator (CAT, Transportation): Ms. Calderon Assistant Principal (Traditional 9 th, AMSET, Testing) : Mrs. Akintonde Assistant Principal (Traditional 10 th, ALMA, Athletics): Ms. Mudd Assistant Principal (Traditional 11 th, 12 th, CJAM, Curriculum): Mr. Serra • Campus Monitors: Mr. Hinton and Mr. Darby • School Resource Officers: Officer Rivera and Officer Battiest

Period: Time: 1 st or 2 nd 7: 10 to 8: 35 Passing Time 8: 35 to 8: 45 3 rd or 4 th 8: 45 to 10: 10 Passing Time 10: 10 to 10: 20 5 th or 6 th 10: 20 to 11: 45 Passing Time 11: 45 to 11: 55 7 th or 8 th 11: 55 to 1: 20 Lunch 1: 20 to 1: 55 LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2020 -2021 Bell Schedule • The school day starts at 7: 10 AM and ends at 1: 55 PM. • Lakewood uses block scheduling meaning 8 periods over two days. • A "Black" Day Schedule (Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7) or B "Gold" Day Schedule (Periods 2, 4, 6, and 8)

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITI ES (IEPS AND 504 PLANS) • If your student has an IEP and you have questions please contact our VE Specialist: Mrs. Cipolla: Cipollae@pcsb. org 727 -893 -2916 ext. 2107 • If your student has a 504 Plan, please reach out to their assigned school counselor for assistance.

CHECK YOUR GRADES • Focus. pcsb. org • Monitor student grades, attendance, and achievement via the online gradebook. • Forgot your info? You can reset your credentials at any school, if you present your valid ID.

MONITOR GRADES, ATTENDA NCE, AND MORE!

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GRADUATION REQUIREMEN TS (TRADITIONA L) • 24 credits (4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 HOPE, 1 Art, and electives) • Maintain a minimum 2. 0 Grade Point Average (this is a “C” average of all of your semester and year-long courses, not the 9 -week GPA) • Pass the 10 th Grade FSA and Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC) Exam • Pass one online course • These are the absolute minimum standards to receive our diploma. If you intend to continue on to college, you’ll need to do more: • Take at least two years of Foreign Language, • Take an Honors, Dual Enrollment, and/or AP course, • Earn high qualifying scores on the PERT, ACT and/or SAT, • Maintain the highest GPA you can throughout your HS career!

• Math - 4 Credits Student entering 9 th grade w/o Algebra 1 Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors Student entering 9 th grade w/ Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 Honors, Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB/BC • Science - 5 credits Physics Honors, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, AP Science (+1 lab) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CAT) • CAT Research - 3 credits Research 1, Research 2, Research 3 • CAT Technology - 4 credits DIT + plus any three other technology classes in: Applied Cyber Security Digital Media Technology Applied Robotics. NET Application and Programming Network Systems Administration Advanced Placement Computer Science A Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles GPA requirements: 2. 5 unweighted and above All else per State of Florida Student entering 9 th grade w/ Algebra 1 and Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB/BC, Dual Enrollment or AP Statistics

CAT PROGRAM COURSE PROGRES SION (EXAMPLE )

HOW DO YOU EARN CREDITS? • Credits are earned each semester – in December and May • A semester grade is two quarters and the exam combined (half of the year) • Student who fails either quarter and the semester exam can receive a semester grade of “F” (teacher discretion model) • Student who fails both quarters but passes the semester exam can receive a semester grade of “F” (teacher discretion model)

SCHOOL LUNCH APPLICATION S • Parents, please be advised Free lunch is not automatic. A new application for 2021 must be completed and approved by the first day of school. Without an approved form the cost of a Regular Lunch is $2. 75 per day. • Please apply for the Free and reduced lunch program at www. myschoolapps. com and/or open a lunch account through www. myschoolbucks. com for a quick and easy way to keep funds in your child’s lunch account. • If you have any questions regarding the lunch program you may contact Mrs. Griffin at griffinkim@pcsb. org or 727. 893. 2916 ext. 2176.

RULES AND GUIDELINE S A summary of salient points. For an exhaustive list, see the student code of conduct. • As a part of the Lakewood High School Safety Plan, we have adopted a Modified Dress Code. The Modified Dress Code is in effect for the entire school year. • Headphones are not allowed to be in use at any time. Ear buds may be used at lunch and during passing periods. • Pinellas County Policy prohibits students from bringing cell phones to school. If you choose to bring a cell phone, you assume all liability for its use, theft, or destruction. Students and parents are encouraged to download phone retrieval apps (Android Lost/Find my i. Phone), if they choose to bring a phone. • Students who are absent must send in a note from a doctor within 48 hours of the absence in order to have it excused. Parents may self-report for the first 5 absences. Beyond this, a note is required to excuse the absences. • This list is not exhaustive. Your student will receive a Code of Student Conduct. Please familiarize yourselves with the Pinellas County Schools expectations for Students.

DRESS CODE POLICY

DRESS CODE POLICY

No Bandanas No Sunglasses DRESS CODE POLICY No Pajama Pants No Slippers No Bonnets

Masks It is mandatory that students wear masks daily in the classrooms, hallways and the cafeteria (except while eating). Shirts • T-shirts with Lakewood Logo or CAT logo only; • Oxford or Polo, solid colors only – NO RED; Logo size no larger than a quarter; • Long-sleeved or short-sleeved collared shirts, button-up styles, solid colors only – NO RED, Shirts must be buttoned (closed below the neck); • Wednesday – AVID Shirts can be worn by students in the AVID program; All other students are expected to be in Lakewood attire; • Friday – College T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Day – ONLY College (no sports) Logos will be allowed; If not participating students are expected to be in Lakewood attire; Prohibited: Sheer or mesh fabrics, tank tops, logos, graphics or text that are not official Lakewood High School imagery.

Bottoms • Jeans (pants or shorts) – blue denim color only; • Khaki pants (pants or shorts), solid color (tan, beige, navy blue only); • Pants and shorts must be worn firmly at waist level (no loose waistbands or sagging pants); • Belts are required for young men; • Length of shorts must extend from waist to knee; • Pants and shorts must not exhibit holes, rips, cuts (either by damage or design) Prohibited: Sheer or mesh fabrics, tank tops, logos, graphics or text that are not official Lakewood High School imagery.

Accessories • Hoodies with Lakewood High School Logo ONLY; • Zipper or button jackets – clothes worn underneath must be in full compliance with dress code Prohibited: Hats, caps, (while on campus), cordless or wireless headsets, earphones (e. g. Beats), logos, graphics or text that are not official Lakewood High School imagery, and Bonnets. Athletic Uniforms • Student leaders who are involved in an active sport season may wear their FULL TEAM WARM-UPS on the day of a home competition. While not in season, athletes are to adhere to the Lakewood modified dress code.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

CAT students Dress for Success!

DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

ALSO ACCEPTABLE

WHERE CAN I GET LAKEWOOD GEAR? The following links are provided by local producers of Lakewood shirts and apparel. • https: //www. picturethatplus. com/tshirt-order-form. html • https: //lhs 2021. itemorder. com/sale • https: //stores. inksoft. com/lakewood_high_spartans/shop/home • http: //catboosters. com/ (CAT Students can get shirts/masks here) Items purchased from local retailers are acceptable, as long as they do not contain profane or obscene language or imagery. • Walmart • Walgreens

CAMPUS MAP

REMIN D • Traditional Students: Please text @lwspartan to the number 81010 to be added to the Traditional Freshman Class Remind. OR Click: https: //www. remind. com/join/lwspartan • You will receive text messages before important events, reminders and Lakewood Tips. • CAT students: Please text @cat 54 th to the number 81010 to be added to the CAT Freshman Class Remind. You will receive text messages before important events, reminders and Lakewood Tips along with CAT special events. • AMSET Students: Text @amset 2020 to the number 81010 Or click this link: https: //www. remind. com/join/amset 2020 to be added to the AMSET remind Group

SAC- 1 st Tuesday of each Month 6: 00 -7: 00 P. M. (Virtual Format) IMPORTANT PARENT MEETINGS CAT Booster Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 6: 00 P. M. (Virtual Format) Freshman Night- 11/16 7: 00 P. M. , Format To Be Determined

• www. pcsb. org/clever IMPORTANT WEBSITES • www. pcsb. org/lakewood-hs • www. pcsb. org/coronavirus • www. cat. pcsb. org/ • www. catboosters. com/ • www. focus. pcsb. org

ACCESS TO MYPCS • Students can access Canvas for My. PCS via Clever using their R 2. D 2 credentials. • Students new to PCS are automatically assigned a R 2. D 2 number and will receive it prior to the first day of school. • The username and password can be obtained by calling the guidance office. • Passwords can be reset by any teacher.

Make sure to subscribe to the Lakewood High School You. Tube channel! https: //www. youtube. com/c/Lakewood. High/ THIS VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO LAKEWOOD WAS STUDENT-CREATED THROUGH CATCOM.

Join Key Club! ◦ A service club that helps connect you with ways to help your community ◦ Text @lwskey to 81010 to receive Remind messages – club info, such as events and meetings will be communicated through Remind ◦ Dues are $15 and will be collected during the first 2 weeks of October – details will be sent by Remind

Remind App Join Code 81010 Text @lwhsdr TEAMS Code naa 4 abc

Lakewood High School’s Prometheus Chapter of the National Honor Society Initial Requirements: • Student must be a junior or senior • Student must hold a GPA of 3. 0 (unweighted) and 3. 5 (weighted) • Student must show evidence of the following characteristics: • Scholarship • Leadership • Service • Character Eligible students have received information about NHS, as well as a survey, from Mrs. Robinson via USPS. Completed surveys must be submitted by Wednesday, October 7 th. Contact Mrs. Robinson for additional info: robinsonhea@pcsb. org

Connect with our Remind Group! Enter this number: 81010 Text this message: @f 4 bege Sponsored by Mrs. Robinson robinsonhea@pcsb. org Join SAVE Promise Club to help reduce social isolation, increase student connectedness, and help prevent school violence. We promote diversity, inclusiveness, compassion, empathy, mindfulness, empowerment, changemakers, and success!

Join GSA: Our organization works to unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. Connect with our Remind Group! Enter this number: 81010 GSA = Gay. Straight Alliance Sponsored by Mrs. Robinson

• “The Lakewood High School SHARES Pantry is back up and running and will be open each Friday starting at 1: 40 pm outside room 400. For face to face students, please come by and pick up a box of food to take home! • My. PCS Students can pick up a box of food on Fridays from 10: 30 -11: 30 when picking up your school breakfasts and lunches. ”

RG FOR MORE INFORMATION WHAT IS THE ALMA ACADEMY? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A FUTURE CAREER THAT PROMOTES HEALTH, WELLNESS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF INJURIES AND DISEASES? THEN THE ALMA ACADEMY IS FOR YOU. THIS ACADEMY HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS IN VARIOUS HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER FIELDS. FROM AN INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS CAREERS TO DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION PLANS, STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF HEALTH SCIENCE FIELDS! ARE YOU INTERESTED? PLEASE SEE MS. MILLER IN ROOM 404

AMSET What is AMSET? AMSET is a District Application Program offering Certifications AMSET certifications include: Aquaculture technician and (New)Wastewater Operator The curriculum includes topics such as aquatic animal care, marine botany, conservation, aquaculture, and much more! Please contact Mrs. Fawaz or Mrs. Akintonde for more information on how to join AMSET in your 9 th or 10 th grade year.

BASEBALL

YEARBOOKS • The yearbook staff is extending the senior portrait deadline. • All portraits must be taken by Winter Break in order for the photo to be included in the yearbook. For an appointment, simply call Prestige at (813) 402 -3500. The earlier the better! The sitting fee will be $15. The studio is located at Dolphin Village at 4615 Gulf Boulevard, Suite 118 in St. Pete Beach. Prestige provides the tuxedo for boys and the drape for girls as well as the cap and gown for both. In addition, when seniors do their photo session at the studio, they can have up to three other poses in their own attire. • Yearbooks on Sale: The Lakewood yearbook, Alpha-Omega, produced by the awardwinning Center for Journalism and Multimedia at Lakewood, is now on sale for a discounted price of $70. Please buy your book ASAP. The price for the book will go up to $80 on Nov. 1, so again – the earlier the better! This year, you must buy the book online at balfour. com.