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“...Committed
to providing
a first class
educational
experience...”
SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS
Peggy L. O’Shea,
Chairperson
Terry Krassner,
Vice Chairperson
Carol J. Cook
Linda S. Lerner
Janet R. Clark
Rene Flowers
Ken Peluso
Superintendent:
Dr. Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Dear Green Devil Parents and Friends,
It’s hard to believe we are putting the finishing touches on another amazing year
at SPHS. It has already been a memorable year with our students performing at the
highest level both academically and in extracurricular events. To that point, our staff
and community organizations have the inspiring but difficult task of selecting students
from a talented field for a variety of end of year awards and scholarships. These awards
recognize not only academics, but also persistence, strength of character, leadership,
and community services. I am looking forward to seeing our students recognized at
the awards showcase on May 26th.
The graduation ceremony is scheduled for June 1st at 2:30pm at Tropicana Field.
There is information about all the senior events in this newsletter and on our school’s
website. The entire staff looks forward to family members and friends joining us in
the celebration of Class of 2016 walking across the stage. Any seniors who are in
jeopardy of not graduating will be monitored closely by the graduation team in the
coming weeks. If you have any questions related to your senior’s progress, please call
the counseling office or Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lebo, at 893-1842. Please encourage
your student to attend school each and every day for the reminder of the school year
regardless of their grade level, so our teachers can prepare them for end of the year
exams and state testing.
On behalf of the staff, I want to thank our Green Devil families for their unwavering
support of the school in all areas. Your support contributes to making SPHS a special
place for our students and staff.
Go Green Devils!
Principal Albert Bennett
Pinellas County
School Board
301 Fourth St. SW
Largo, FL 33770
Phone: 727-588-6000
Fax: 727-588-6202
Website: www.pcsb.org/stpete-hs
SPHS Vision 100% of SPHS students will graduate!
Motto - SPHS
Where tradition meets excellence!
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St. Petersburg High School Web Page Address:
www.stpetehigh.com
The School Board generally meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. and the fourth Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the conference hall of the administration
building, 301 Fourth St. SW, Largo. The public is invited and may speak by signing up at the meeting. The meetings are televised Wednesdays and Thursdays at
6 p.m. for two weeks following the meeting date on WPDS-Ch. 14, Bright House Cable Ch. 14. and Verizon Americast Ch. 14. For information, contact the board
office, 588-6402, or information services, 588-6000. For more information about Pinellas County Schools, check out the website at www.pinellas.k12.fl.us.
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PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
FOR FEBRUARY 2016
Guidance Counselors:
Ms. Hunt
Last names from A to D
Ms. Bell
Last names from E to K
Ms. Lowery
Last names from L to Q
Ms. Bordenkircher Last names from R to Z
Ms. Johnson
All IB students
Assistant Principals:
Ms. Altenore (9th-11th) Last Names A to J
Mr. Yates
(9th-11th) Last Names K to T
Ms. Lebo
All Seniors & (9th-11th) U to Z
Ms. Farias All IB Students
HAVE YOU MOVED?
Congratulations to Eliabdi Valdivia and
Jenny Bennett.
WALKER’S RISING STARS
Please congratulate SPHS senior,
Tucker DeGregory, on being named one
of three finalist for the Walker’s Rising Stars
Performing Arts Scholarship! Tucker was
chosen over other students competing across
the county. The finals will be held at the
Mahaffey Theater in May.
STUDENTS’ DELIVERY OF
FLOWERS, BALLOONS, ETC.
With safety in mind, the school cannot
accept any type of flower arrangements,
balloon bouquets or balloon arrangements
for delivery to students. Many times these
gifts are in glass containers which can be
broken. In addition, they cause
class disruption. Please do
not send any type of delivery
to students here at school.
They will be refused and
sent back to the sender. Your
understanding and cooperation
is greatly appreciated.
Did you know that if the school sends you a letter it will NOT be forwarded to your new
address? Please do the following steps to change your address:
1. Go to www.pcsb.org
2. At the top of the page on the right side click on Login.
3. Click on Student Reservation.
4. Type in User Name* and Password*. (This is the same User Name and Password that parents
use to log in to Portal/Focus)
5. Click on Change of Address and continue until you reach the end.
6. Bring in your 2 Proofs of Address to the school to Room 106.
a.Copy of Lease and Utility Bill (Electric, Water, Cable) or 2 Utility Bills.
*If you do not know your Username and Password, please stop by room 106 with your driver’s
license and we will get one for you. If you should have any issues/questions please give us a
call at 727-893-1842, ext. 2017.
CHOOSING A LOCKER FOR NEXT YEAR!
ALL students who want to use a school locker must purchase an SPHS
lock (you cannot use a lock from middle school or one purchased from a
store). Locks are for sale in the IB Office for $5.00 (CASH ONLY PLEASE
BRING EXACT CHANGE) and can be re-used each year.
Lock sales and locker assignments will take place in the IB Office (Room
157) from 10am-1pm on the following dates:
• Seniors (Class of 2017): Monday, July 25th (10am-1pm)
• Juniors (Class of 2018): Tuesday, July 26th (10am-1pm)
• Sophomores (Class of 2019): Wednesday, July 27th (10am-1pm)
• Freshman (Class of 2020): Thursday, July 28th- on this date freshman
can select* a locker on 2nd floor (10am-1pm)
*Incoming Freshman (Class of 2020) can also purchase locks and be assigned lockers at Freshman
Orientation, however, they will not be able to select a locker location.
DO NOT PLACE A LOCK ON A LOCKER UNTIL YOU HAVE REGISTERED THE
LOCK COMBINATION AND LOCKER NUMBER! Locks placed on lockers that are not
registered will be removed.
STUDENT OBLIGATIONS
Please check your student’s Focus account under the Billing Tab for any outstanding obligations.
These fees will remain outstanding in the student’s Pinellas County School Focus record. Unpaid
fees can jeopardize your student’s graduation. Please call Ms. Anderson in the front office for more
information. All obligations must be paid in full by check or exact change.
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PARKING HANG TAG SALE FOR THE
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Students must have a current SPHS Hang Tag to park in
the student lot. Hang tags for the 2016-2017 school year will
be sold in the IB Office (room 157) on the following dates:
• SENIORS (Class of 2017): Can purchase a tag on Tuesday
May 31st, from 5pm until 6:30pm.
• JUNIORS (Class of 2018): Can purchase a tag on
Thursday, June 2nd from 5pm until 6:30pm.
To purchase a tag you must have:
• A copy we can keep of your valid driver license (no learner
permits).
• A copy we can keep of your car registration.
• $6.00 EXACT CHANGE CASH ONLY! We cannot
make change.
**WE CANNOT MAKE COPIES OF DOCUMENTS
We will have tags available during the summer for students
who have a summer birthday or who are not able to be here
during sale dates.
THANK YOU
Thank you for donating to our Green Devils Pantry & Closet,
Reading Garden and to the 1st Annual Silent Auction benefitting
Junior Civitan and Anime/Trading Card Club! We appreciate
you for all you do! If you are interested in adopting our Pantry
& Closet or Reading Garden, please contact Tracey Keim 727709-9841 or [email protected]. A PDF can be emailed to you.
We are happy to speak at your organization about the exciting
happenings at SPHS! We will even bring bumper stickers.
• Weston Willingham
• Theresa M. Pinnix Region’s Bank Tyrone
• Lion’s Club of St. Petersburg
• Diva’s 4
• St. Petersburg Garden Club.
CHECK OUT PROCEDURES
Parents requesting early check-out for their student can write a note and the
student can go to Student Services, room 135, in the morning to get a Permit
to Leave slip. This alleviates any wait time for you when you come to pick up
your student. If you call or come in, please understand that we do need time
to get your student for you. Please allow at least 30 minutes. This will give the
school the opportunity to look up the student’s schedule and send for them to
meet you in the front office. Parents, it is important that we check the driver’s
license of anyone picking up your student early from school. This will be done
to ensure the safety of your child.
ABSENCES
If you are absent from school, phone calls (or written excuses if there is
no phone) from the parent/guardian to the Attendance Office (ext. 2017) are
required within 48 hours of the absence. The information should include the
student’s name, the reason for the absence, and the parent/ guardian’s name
and telephone number. A parent may excuse 5 days in a 9 week period, further
absences cannot be excused without a doctor’s note. Absences should be for the
following reasons: student illness, family emergency, death in family, medical
appointments, and religious holidays.
Note: The Florida Legislature has enacted requirements that schools report to
the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) the names of
students who fail to satisfy the attendance requirements. This refers to students
who accumulate 15 unexcused absences (excludes out-of-school suspension)
within 90 calendar days. Students who fail to satisfy attendance requirements
will be INELIGIBLE for driving privileges.
NEED TO USE THE ELEVATOR?
If you ever need to use the elevator at school, you will need to bring in a
doctor’s note stating how long the elevator will be required. Before the elevator
key is issued, the student will have to put down a $20.00 deposit that will be
returned by check in the mail once the key is returned. Elevator keys can be
obtained from the main office, see Ms. Anderson.
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2016 STUDENT CALENDAR
April 22
Sr. College T-shirt Day/Celebration in Sr. Courtyard during lunch
April 28
Last day for IB seniors
May 1
National College Decision Day
May 2-13 Advance Placement exam session
May 2-18 IB testing session-off campus sites
May 19
Yearbook Assembly and yearbook distribution
May 19 Cap & Gown distribution during lunches
May 20
Junior/Senior Prom – The Coliseum
May 22
Commemorative Sunday, 3pm, First United Methodist Church
May 23 Move Up Celebration during school hours
May 24
Senior Dinner, 6pm, SPHS gym (all seniors)
May 25
IB Senior Celebration Banquet, Coliseum
May 26
Awards Assembly, 6:30pm, auditorium
May 27 Spring Football Game, home
May 30
Memorial Day – No School for Students
June 1
SPHS Graduation, Tropicana Field, 2:30pm
June 1-7
Final exams, End of fourth quarter
June 7
Last Day of School – Early Release Day
June 15
Report cards available for pick-up
*all dates/times are subject to change
*Special Observance Day- The parent or guardian of a student who is to be absent
on a designated Special Observance Day shall provide to the school, at least three
(3) days prior to the absence, a signed notice of the student’s intent to be absent.
SUMMER BRIDGE CLASSES
The Summer Bridge program will be held from 8:00am to 12:00pm,
Monday through Thursday from June 20th to July 14th (no school July 4th).
The purpose of the summer program is to provide learning
opportunities during the summer so students who have assessment
scores that indicate they are struggling in reading and mathematics will
be on a stronger path to success when the 2016-17 school year begins.
It is also imperative that students who are behind in credits and are in
danger of being retained at the end of summer if they do not make up
failed courses attend our Summer Bridge program as well.
REGISTRATION: Please visit the Student Reservation System at
https://reservation.pcsb.org/ and register your child. Log on with your
Parent ID and Password. If you have forgotten your ID or password, or
experience other problems, visit any PCS school to have your password
reset. Registration is now open. If you do not have access to Internet
service, you may register at your child’s school. Please contact your
child’s school for assistance.
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EXAM WAIVER DATES FOR
TRADITIONAL STUDENTS
May 10th - Students can pick up exam waiver forms in
main office.
• May 13th - Deadline is 2:00pm to turn in your exam
waiver form to the main office.
There will be an exemption list posted for seniors on May
20th and an exemption list posted for underclass on May 31.
Students, make sure your attendance is accurate in Focus
before May 18th. Also, three tardies equals one absence. As
far as the attendance requirement goes, students are eligible
to exempt if the student has less than five absences in every
class. If the student goes over in any class, the student is NOT
ELIGIBLE to exempt any exam.
Some exams are mandatory (cannot be exempted).
FREE TUTORING
Help with classes and GradPoint work is available
Monday through Thursday and Saturday mornings! Please
check the locations and teachers’ list below.
Monday and Wednesday 1:40-3:10pm
Ms. Franzek- English- Room 226
Ms. VanDuyne- English- Room 233 (Monday only)
Mr. White- Science- Room B215
Mr. Cangelosi- Math- Room 305
Ms. Stauffer- Math- Room 146
Mr. Bryant- Social Studies- Room 302
Mr. Davis- English- M115
Ms. Cruz-Linares- Spanish- 216 (Thursdays only)
Tuesday and Thursday 1:40-3:10pm
Ms. Grass- English- Room M213
Ms. Leone- English- Room 225
Ms. Simmons- Math- Room 209
Ms. Patterson- Algebra 1- Room B207
Saturdays 9:00am-Noon
Ms. Henderson- English- Media Center
Ms. Fanning- Math- Media Center
Mr. Bryant- Social Studies- Media Center
“DEVIL’S DOINGS”
April 2016
Published four times per year
Pinellas County School Board
525 Pennsylvania Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Issue # 1
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COUNSELORS’ CORNER
SENIORS
If your senior has not registered for the Florida Bright Futures
Scholarship Program, then they should do so as soon as possible. ONLY
seniors who are graduating may register. The scholarship is available to
students who qualify and who are going to attend a school in Florida.
Please have them go to: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. The student
FFAA (Florida Financial Aid Application) is located under State Grants,
Scholarships, and Applications.
REMEMBER: NO APPLICATION = NO FLORIDA BRIGHT
FUTURES $
COLLEGE T-SHIRT DAY
The Guidance Department and Senior Class Sponsor will be
providing a celebration for seniors who have been accepted into a
college, university, vocational school, or the military. Those seniors
are asked to wear their college t-shirt on APRIL 22ND and come to
the SENIOR COURTYARD during lunchtime. There will be music,
opportunities for pictures and videos, interviews, and snacks. Please
encourage your senior to wear their “t-shirt” that day so we can help
them celebrate their accomplishments.
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Seniors must have their completed forms turned in to their school
counselor by the end of April so that the information can be recorded.
Seniors who qualify and have registered will start receiving their
scholarship money for fall semester.
All other students who have completed their hours are asked to
follow the same due date, of the end of April.
Students who would like to start their community service hours
over the summer break are asked to come to room 221 to pick up the
forms. Please have those forms turned in by the end of April, as there
is no one available to approve hours during the summer.
Qualifying test scores are required to receive for Florida Bright
Futures. Students will need to register at either of the following websites:
HIGH SCHOOL OR CEEB CODE: 101530
ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT: www.collegeboard.org
TEST PREPARATION: www.khanacademy.org www.ProfRobBob.
com www.kaptest.com/quizbank
Juniors should strongly consider registering and taking either or both
of these tests so they are ready for the college application process at
the beginning of their senior year.
CREDIT RECOVERY
Night school is available for students 16 and older who have
failed a course during the day. The student must see their counselor
for the district form. Attendance will be taken and coursework is to be
completed on-site so there is no assigned homework.
Saturday morning Grad Point is another option for students needing
to recover from D’s and F’s. The hours are from 9-12 every Saturday
and there are 3 certified teachers available for Grad Point classes or free
tutoring.
AP EXAMS
If your student is in an AP class, then they are required to take the
national AP exam that they are scheduled for. Students are responsible
for completing their test preparation and transportation to and from if
they are testing off-campus. Students have been informed of their test
date, time, and location of test. All tests are in early MAY!!
AWARDS NIGHT
Our annual Awards Night will be May 26th at 6:30 PM in the
Auditorium. Students who are receiving awards will be invited via
invitation.
REGISTRATION
Please check with your student to verify that they have submitted
their course requests for next year’s schedule. If a request has not been
submitted, one will be made for the student.
TESTING, TESTING, TESTING
The state of Florida has determined testing “windows” for End of
Course Assessments. Students who are enrolled in: US History, Biology,
Algebra 1, or Geometry will be taking an EOC. Students will be notified
of the date, time, and location for each test that they are taking. It is
vital that students show up on time and put forth their best effort on
their exams. Parents can support their students by encouraging them and
making sure that they are well rested and on time. OPPORTUNITIES
FOR MAKE-UPS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED!!
LUNCH AND LEARN
The Guidance Department will be hosting another Lunch and Learn
during April during lunch in room 302. Please listen to the morning
announcements for dates and times.
SPC NEWS
Students who are doing part-time Dual Enrollment on the St.
Petersburg College campus are reminded that their completed paperwork
must be turned into Guidance by the following dates:
SUMMER SESSION: 5-16-16 and FALL SESSION: 7-15-16
Students who are taking Dual Enrollment courses next year on the
high school campus must obtain an SPC student # and a “pink card”
so that they can go to an off campus testing center and take the PERT.
Directions for this process have been posted in their English classrooms.
Otherwise they will NOT be able take the Dual Enrollment classes they
registered for during high school registration.
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2015-16 VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS
COLLEGE VISITS
FOR SENIORS
Are you going to visit a college?
If so, please go to Room 106 to
pick up a College TDE form.
You must have your teachers’ and
parent’s signatures on it and turned
in 3 days before your college visit.
When you return from your college
visit, you must bring a letter on the
school’s letterhead stating the date
you attended. The form must be
returned to Room 106 within 2 days
of your return. Your absence will
then be counted as a College Day.
Note: College days do not count as
an absence for exam exemptions.
A few spots are left!
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Karen Roehm • [email protected]
Saint Petersburg High School
IB Program:
• Valedictorian – Tarek Ziad
• Salutatorians - Kayla Zavac
Traditional Program:
• Valedictorian – Cole Powell
• Salutatorian – Emily Kent
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
The 2016 graduation date has been set for June 1st at 2:30pm at Tropicana Field.
Senior Dues are currently being collected in Room 119. You can pay by cash, money
order or check made out to St. Pete High School.
Your dues cover all MANDATORY costs. These costs include, but aren’t limited to the following:
(any items listed below are for the graduates to keep)
• Cap, Gown and one tassel
• DVD of Graduation Ceremony
• Medallion to be worn at graduation
• Diploma Cover
• Senior Dinner
• Commemorative Sunday and the Graduation Ceremony
TOTAL EXPENSES DUE PER GRADUATE IS $120.00
Any questions please speak to Mrs. Anderson in room 119, or email at [email protected].
As more information comes out and more activity dates are set, we will let seniors know.
Please periodically log onto our school website at http://www.pcsb.org/stpete-hs for updates.
I will be updating as the year goes on.
Senior Activity Timeline:
• May 19, 2016- Cap and Gown Distribution in gym lobby
• May 20, 2016- Prom at the Coliseum
• May 22, 2016- Commemorative Sunday at 3:30pm (First United Methodist downtown
St. Pete)
• May 23, 2016- Move Up Assembly (senior wear cap and gowns)
• May 24, 2016- Senior Dinner at 6pm (Gym)
• June 1, 2016- Graduation at 2:30pm Tropicana Field
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2016 SCHOLASTIC
ART AWARD WINNERS
Lucas De Aquino Harasz
Dana Dusenbery
Dana Dusenbery
Mary Hunter
Florida Ly
Honorable Mention
Silver Key
Silver Key
Gold Key
Honorable Mention
STATE THESPIAN REPORT
Tucker DeGregory and Lara McCallister were awarded Superiors for their solo musical event, Emma
Couture, Gwen Ludwig and Rachel and Rebecca Bryan all earned Excellents in their events.
Students attended professional workshops from dance to voice to aerial acrobatics and were treated to
amazing high school main stage shows at the Straz and Tampa Theatre including “Next to normal”, “Black
Comedy” and “Romeo and Juliet” which was staged on a reproduction of the Globe Theatre in London! (The
approximate cost of bringing a production to the state fest is $25,000!) A Harold style improv show by IO West
was also a great experience for the kids – improvisation is all listening and responding.
Thespian applications are now open to any student wishing to apply. Inductions will be held on Thursday,
May 12th at 7pm. Parents welcome!
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL HAS EARNED
AN “A” GRADE FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR!
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BAND NEWS
Sign-up Night: The Marching Band is looking for new members for band and
for Visual Ensemble. Everyone is welcome. Parents and students, come find out
more Thursday April 21st at 7 pm in the Band room.
The Spring Band and Choir concert will be on Wednesday May 18 at 6 pm
in the Auditorium.
Twelve SPHS students performed at the All-County Music Fest in February
at the Mahaffey Theater. The students auditioned to earn a spot for this elite band
and rehearsed for 19 hours over 4 days to prepare for the concert.
Ten SPHS students participated in Solo and Ensemble performances, with
six qualifying to attend State.
The SPHS Wind Symphony earned straight Superior ratings at the District
Music Performance Assessment (MPA) in March, earning the privilege to perform
at State MPA in North Port on April 23. The symphony performed not only
rehearsed pieces but also two sight-read pieces.
The following students were selected to serve on the 2016-17 Marching Band
leadership council: Patrick Tobin (Band Captain), Romina Lilollari and Mary
Miklos (Drum Majors), Tyler Karges (Brass), and Clara Machado (Woodwinds).
Percussion and Visual Ensemble leaders will be announced at later dates.
For more information, check out greendevilband.weebly.com or contact Band
Director Mr. Vaadi at [email protected].
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DEVILETTE NEWS
The Devilettes Dance Team did a fantastic
job this year competing in multiple regional
competitions. The team received 3rd place
for the jazz dance at the Florida Dance Team
Championship in February and the officer
ensemble placed 2nd. At the Marching
Auxiliaries Dance Competition in March,
the team received a superior rating for all
4 team routines competed, as well as a
technique award, choreography award, and
a high point award for their prop dance. The
Officer ensemble placed 2nd overall and
senior soloists Larissa Walker placed 4th
out of more than 50 soloists which is a great
accomplishment. Great job Devilettes on
another awesome season!!
TRYOUTS FOR FRESHMAN:
Incoming freshmen tryouts will be
on June 9th and 10th for all that want to
audition for the 2016-2017. Paperwork can
be downloaded from the school’s website or
you can email Devilette Coach, Mrs. Aguilar
to obtain it. Please email [email protected]
with any questions.