MAY 2016 Volume 23 Issue 1
Pinellas County School BoardAdministration Building
301 4th Street SWLargo, FL 33770
Phone: 727-588-6000
Peggy L. O’Shea, ChairpersonTerry Krassner, Vice Chairperson
Janet R. ClarkCarol J. CookRene Flowers
Linda S. LernerDr. Ken Peluso
Dr. Michael A. GregoSuperintendent
Carmela HaleyPrincipal
(727) 942-5419
East Lake High School’s Websitewww.elhsonline.com
(provides information about our school’s outstanding programs)
FOCUSwww.pcsb.org
School Improvement Goal Statement: Quality educational improvement opportunities
for achievement will be provided for all students.
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Principal’s Message
Mission Statement: East Lake High School will develop productive and responsible students who are prepared for post-secondary education, the workforce, and citizenship.
Dear Parents, The year is continuing to fly by and we have reached the time of the school year where we are in the midst of testing assessments. We have just completed FSA testing. End of Course exams (EOCs) are beginning and Advanced Placement (AP) tests will follow shortly. The students then will complete the year by taking their final exams. If your student needs to make up any credits over the summer or if they are interested in any of our other summer bridge programs for reading or math, they may attend classes here at East Lake High School. Now is the time to sign up for summer bridge! You may register your child at www.pcsb.org under student reservation. Parents are responsible for transportation. Plans for next year are in full swing and by now your child has turned in their class requests for next year. As you know, East Lake offers a wide variety of classes including many Advanced Placement classes, Dual Enrollment classes, and many diverse electives. If you haven’t done so already, now is a great time to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Please don’t forget to periodically check our website for updates and important news. Also, please take a quick moment to check your telephone number and email address in FOCUS. I frequently use email and telephone to communicate with families and share pertinent school information. I am grateful and privileged to be the Principal of East Lake High School and I thank and congratulate everyone for another magnificent year. I am honored to partner with you in providing the best educational experiences possible for your child. On behalf of the entire East Lake High School faculty and staff, I’d like to wish you and your families a fantastic summer.
Sincerely,Carmela Haley, Principal
Meet the Eagle Assistant Principals
Assistant Principals area of responsibility for the school year:Kris Toscani ............................. Athletics ............. Grade 09Dwight Latimore ..................... Textbooks ............ Grade 10Shawn Anderson ..................... Facility ................ Grade 11Cindy Green ............................. Curriculum .......... Grade 12
Meet Our Department Chairs
Art .......................................... Ms. D. SmalleyBus/Technology ....................... Mrs. L. FettersESE ......................................... Mrs. K. SwinehartEngineering ............................ Mr. T. BrooksPerforming Arts ....................... Mr. J. FultonGuidance ................................. Mrs. K. HarrisLanguage Arts ......................... Mrs. J. AndersonMathematics ........................... Mrs. E. HillPE/Dr Ed/Health ...................... Mrs. L. FisherScience ................................... Mrs. M. NosekSocial Studies .......................... Mrs. P. CatheyAdvanced Studies Program ...... Mrs. H. WisemanTechnology .............................. Ms. K. ThroWorld Language ...................... Mrs. K. Pope
Stay Connected With PCSPCS NEWSROOM – For the latest district news, visit the PCS Newsroom website, www.pcsb.org.
WPDS-TV 14 – School Board meetings are held twice monthly during most months and are streamed live at www.wpds.tv. Rebroadcasts are available on Bright House Networks Ch. 614, Knology Ch. 2 and Verizon Ch. 46.
TWITTER – Sign up to follow district news on Twitter at www.twitter.com.pcsschools and East Lake High School at www.twitter.com/myeastlakehigh.
FACEBOOK – Become a fan on the district’s Facebook page where you can receive the latest news and information.
PCS FOCUS – Review your child’s grades, participate in education video lessons, and communicate interactively with your child’s teacher through this online system. www.pcsb.org.
SAC Meeting Dates 2015-20162nd Tuesday of each month 6:30 pm – Large Conference Room
Attendance Policy When a student has been absent from school, he/she must bring in a note with their full name, date of absence(s), and reason for absence(s) signed by a parent or guardian to Student Services upon their return to receive an excused absence. School Board Policy published in the Code of Student Conduct, which every student received a copy of, states: Work made up after an unexcused absence must be dropped a letter grade in high school. Please be reminded that every teacher will follow this policy without exception. Unexcused reasons such as skipping will not be supported and do have consequences.
Early Dismissal Notes requesting early dismissal for a student must have the following information written clearly on the note: The student’s name, time to be dismissed, reason for the early dismissal and a parent’s daytime phone number. All early dismissal notes (including notes for special event days such as homecoming, prom or the day before a holiday) must be turned into student services prior to the 7:05 am bell, no exceptions. After the school day starts, parents will be required to come into the school and sign their student out, telephone and email requests will not be honored. No student will be allowed to leave an exam prior to the final bell. If a student has exempted their exam, they will need their exemption form to leave school after the final bell of that exam.
Soaring NewsAddress Changes
Planning to move? According to the Code of Student Conduct, if you have moved over the summer or will move during the school year, parents are required to give the school their new address within five days of their move. If the school discovers that you have moved and you have not told them, your child could be considered to be “found out of that school’s attendance area.” This could mean an immediate change of school for your child and your child could be deemed ineligible for athletics and other school activities. Follow these easy steps to update your address and to keep the district informed.
Steps to change your child’s address during the school year:1. Click the Student Reservation System button on the home page,
and log in with your User ID and password.2. Click on Change of Residence Address link and follow the steps.
Proof of Residence requires two of the following items: utility bill for power, water, cable, sewer or land-based telephone (not cellular); rental agreement or lease; closing document; Pinellas County tax statement with homestead exemption. The items must be recent and include the name of the parent/guardian and the service/home address.
Thank You Volunteers Volunteers are a very important part of our success at East Lake High School. Thank you for all that you do to ensure the success of our students. Please log volunteer hours for this year or email Teresa Peterson [email protected]
PTSA Members The ELHS PTSA will hold its final general meeting for the 2015-2016 school year on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the large conference room. All are welcome to attend.
Soaring Guidance News
Soaring GuidanceMeet Our Counselors
Mrs. Keeley Harris ....... Students with the last names A-GMrs. Andrea Kopacz .... Students with the last names H-OMr. Randy Morris ........ Students with the last names P-ZMrs. Leah Ligouri ........ Students in the Engineering Students
High School Grading System
The high school grading system is as follows:
A = 90-100%B = 80-89%C = 70-79%D = 60-69%F = 0-59%
Graduation GPA
Students are required to have a 2.0 GPA to graduate from high school.
ELHS School Store
Tired of not having the correct school supplies? Looking for the perfect East Lake ‘T’ shirt or hat to wear? East Lake’s school store is open before school (6:40 – 7:00 am) and during lunch. We carry a variety of school supplies, as well as East Lake gear (shirts, cups, decals, sweatshirts, backpacks and hats). If you want to place an order, contact Barb Small ([email protected]).
Academic Awards
The end-of-the-year Academic Awards Ceremony will take place Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 pm. Departmental and school honor awards will be presented along with community scholarships. Students being honored will receive invitations the first week of May. Please direct questions to Tara Barbieri at [email protected].
Academy of Business The teachers in the Academy of Business Careers are very pleased and proud to announce the total number of industry certifications that East Lake High students have worked hard to earn to date. The students will be recognized formally at the Academy of Business Careers Awards Night to be held Monday, May 16, 2016 in the auditorium beginning at 6 pm. All are invited and welcome to attend. No RSVP is needed. We would be honored to have you join us in recognizing these students.• 65 students have earned Microsoft Office Specialist Certification• 2 students have earned Microsoft Office Master Certification• 17 students have earned MTA Security Fundamentals Certification• 2 students have earned MTA Networking Fundamentals Certification• 14 students have earned Adobe Illustrator Certification• 24 students have earned Adobe InDesign Certification• 12 students have earned Adobe Flash Certification
Learn more about Pinellas Pathways to Graduation
The Pinellas Pathways to Graduation Web presence is now live on the district’s website with a link accessible from the home page (https://www.pcsb.org/). The link includes information about changes to high school graduation requirements that were made at the state level as well as descriptions of three routes Pinellas students can pursue on their path to a high school diploma: the Advanced Scholar Pathway, the College Scholar Pathway, and the Technical/College Pathway. The family-friendly presence includes an FAQ about Pinellas Pathways to Graduation and provides details on Counselor Connect, a new online academic planning tool that families can use to track student progress regarding Pinellas Pathways. The site can be accessed directly at www.pcsb.org/pinellas-pathways.
Report Card Distribution
Wednesday, June 15th report cards are available for pick up. The final report cards will not be mailed. Students are welcome to pick them up at school during our summer hours (Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am – 4:30 pm).
Financial Obligations Students with financial obligations for textbooks are expected to clear their obligations promptly. Textbooks will not be issued to students whose names are on the obligation list and students will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities. Effective immediately, we will only be accepting cash or money orders through the end of the school year. Checks will not be accepted. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Important Dates
School Calendar 2015-2016May 18, 2016 ....................Senior BreakfastMay 18, 2016 12:00 pm .....Senior Graduation Assembly/Cap & Gown distributionMay 19, 2016 6:30 pm .......Academic Awards CeremonyMay 30, 2016 ....................Memorial Day, schools closed for staff and studentsJune 1, 2016 5:45 pm ........Graduation, Tropicana FieldJune 7, 2016......................Last day for students
Special Observance Days2015-2016 School Year
The following is a list of the days and dates of special Observance Days for the 2015-2016 school year. Please Note: Jewish observance days begin at sunset of the day before the holiday. June 12-13, 2016..................... Shavuot
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AP Exam Schedule 2016Exam Name Date Time LocationChemistry May 2 8:00 am East Lake HighEnvironmental Science May 2 8:00 am Spanos-Pappas CenterPsychology May 2 12:00 pm Spanos-Pappas CenterSpanish Language May 3 8:00 am East Lake HighPhysics 1 May 3 12:00 pm Spanos-Pappas CenterEnglish Literature May 4 8:00 am Spanos-Pappas CenterPhysics 2 May 4 12:00 pm Spanos-Pappas CenterCalculus AB May 5 8:00 am Spanos-Pappas CenterCalculus BC May 5 8:00 am East Lake HighSeminar May 5 12:00 pm Spanos-Pappas CenterGerman May 6 8:00 am East Lake HighUS History May 6 8:00 am Spanos-Pappas CenterEuropean History May 6 12:00 pm Spanos-Pappas CenterBiology May 9 8:00 am SPC Tarpon SpringsMusic Theory May 9 8:00 am East Lake HighPhysics C: Mechanics May 9 12:00 pm SPC Tarpon SpringsPhysics C: E&M May 9 2:00 pm SPC Tarpon SpringsUS Government May 10 8:00 am SPC Tarpon SpringsEnglish Language May 11 8:00 am SPC Tarpon SpringsItalian May 11 12:00 pm East Lake HighMacroeconomics May 11 12:00 pm SPC Tarpon SpringsWorld History May 12 8:00 am East Lake HighStatistics May 12 12:00 pm SPC Tarpon SpringsHuman Geography May 13 8:00 am East Lake HighMicroeconomics May 13 8:00 am SPC Tarpon Springs
Spanos-Pappas Community Center348 N Pinellas AveTarpon Springs, FL 34689
SPC Tarpon Springs600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Specific room assignments will be announced closer to the exam date. Students will be charged $15 for every exam that they do not sit for.
Access to ePEP personal education planner:www.petersons.com www.bridges.com/testgear
Florida Virtual Sc.hool: www.flvs.net
Financial Aid and Scholarships www.fastweb.com www.fafsa.gov www.finaid.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. www.pinellaseducation.org www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
www.elhsonline.com
Tech Prep/Career Choices: Students, start thinking about your future career by visiting these websites: www.florida.access.bridges.com www.pcsb.org Focus, Search Career/College
College and Career Planning: www.Prephq.com www.Florida.echoices.com www.collegeboard.org (SAT)www.actstudent.org (ACT) www.facts.org www.spcollege.eduwww.collegecareerlifeplanning.comwww.virtual-mentor.net
Important Websites
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00 - 10:30 PM
Friday 3:00 - 11 PMSaturday 12:00 - 11 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
2015-2016 Spring Exam Schedule
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Cap and Gown Cap and Gown must be purchased through Balfour. The required package is $60 and includes cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover. Other accessories and announcements may also be purchased through the company. Orders may be placed online at www.balfourfl.com with an additional processing fee. ELHS Walking Fee To participate in the Graduation Ceremony at Tropicana Field on June 1st, students must pay the ELHS Walking Fee. This fee includes rental of the venue, printing of programs and other incidentals needed to host the ceremony. We will be collecting the Walking Fee in Mrs. Hynes’ room, 9209 any time of the day or after school in Mrs. Dorriers’ room 3245. The fee must be paid by Cash or Money Order. Mrs. Novak in Guidance will be available to collect from SPC and any other off campus students. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Dorrier in room 3245 or Mrs. Hynes in 9209. Late fee $35 – Collected 4/18 – 5/27. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Senior Breakfast May 18th Senior Breakfast Admission is on sale 4/18-4/29 in rooms 3245, Mrs. Dorrier, or 9209, Mrs. Hynes. Bring $35 Cash or Money Order only (no checks) and PERMISSION SLIP. Money will not be collected without a permission slip (available in the front office, Mrs. Dorrier or Mrs. Hynes’ room). Senior Breakfast is on May 18th at Innisbrook’s Edinburgh Hall and includes breakfast, memories, and a hypnotist show. Submit pictures for the slideshow to [email protected]. Senior breakfast is approximately 8-11am.Graduation Informational Assembly May 18th May 18th on campus from 12-1:35. All graduating seniors assemble in the Theatre to receive all necessary information for graduation and pick up Cap and Gown.Graduation Our Graduation Ceremony is June 1st at 5:45 pm on Tropicana Field. There are no tickets for guests to Graduation. There is no limit to the number of family and friends who can celebrate with you on June 1st. There will, however, be a parking fee per car TBA. Please visit the school website for more specific details as they become available.
Senior Information
East Lake HS Cell Phone Policy At East Lake HS, we place great value on your education. We also recognize that electronic devices (including, but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, etc.) can be disruptive to the learning environment. For this reason, we adhere to the following policy for the 2015-2016 school year:1. All devices, including cell phones, blackberries,
pagers, tablet PCs, mobile presenters, wireless tablets, digital recorders, beepers, palms, IPods, MP3 players, texting calculators, camera phones, digital cameras or laptops, are not to be used during class unless the teacher authorizes their usage for class-related purposes. During the testing session cell phones/camera phones are to be turned off and stored in a case, book bag, knapsack, or purse, and may not be placed on the table, desktop, or individual’s lap. In particular, cell phones are to be turned off and are not to be used during class, except where noted below.
2. Cell phones/camera phones are to be turned off and not used during any testing or examination period.
3. Students may use electronic devices before school, after school, during their lunch break and during passing. Students may not use electronic devices during those times of day that have been set aside for instruction.
4. Students must turn off cell phones and electronic devices before they enter the classroom door regardless of whether the tardy bell has rung (they are no longer in passing time if they have made it to the room).
5. If teachers see a student walk into the room with an electronic device on or out, the teacher confiscate the device. If the student refuses to give up the device, it will be considered defiance/insubordination to a staff member and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
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Parking on Campus Students who drive to school must purchase a parking decal. Student Parking Permit Forms (available in the main office) must be completed and signed by the student and parent. Once the form is completed, students may purchase a decal during lunch from our Bookkeeper for $5.00. Students may park only in the designated student parking lot on the north side of the gymnasium.
Policy Manual The manual containing the policies and procedures of the School Board of Pinellas County is kept in the principal’s office of East Lake High School. A copy is also on file in the Media Center. The manual is available to all parents, students and citizens. Access to the manual may also be viewed at www.pcsb.org.
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Soaring AthleticsHead CoachesBaseball ..................... Mr. Z. RoperBasketball, Boys ......... Mr. B. TaylorBasketball, Girls ......... Ms. K. BrodtCross Country ............. Mr. D. SmithCheerleading .............. Ms. D. PissanosFlag Football .............. Ms. D. PissanosFootball ..................... Mr. R. HudsonBoys Golf .................... VacantGirls Golf .................... Mr. T. HoggBoys Soccer ................ Mr. M. AlgateGirls Soccer ................ Mr. J. DespotaSoftball ...................... Mrs. K. DelkSwimming ................. Mr. T. O’KeefeTennis ........................ Mr. J. BloznalisBoys Track .................. Mr. D. SmithGirls Track .................. Mr. B. TaylorVolleyball ................... Mr. M. BurnsWrestling ................... Mr. J. Marzo
Athletics Eligibility Students interested in participating in athletics and need answers regarding eligibility, should contact Mr. Kris Toscani, Assistant Principal in charge of Athletics. School supplemental insurance may be purchased on-line at www.k12studentinsurance.com. ALL ATHLETES are REQUIRED to purchase this school insurance. After registering, please print VERIFICATION SHEET as proof of purchase. Athletes are required to give this to their coaches. For questions, please call 1-866-313-4512.
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