Spanish Teacher Update

We currently have two substitute teachers teaching in IB Spanish. The freshman and sophomore classes will have their returning teacher, Ms. Olivero, in November after her maternity leave. The juniors, seniors, and those students coming from the Spanish immersion program will have their returning teacher, Ms. Hermann, as soon as the state deals with a certification issue. In the meantime, Ms. Hermann will be on campus as a volunteer starting this week. Both teachers are working closely with their substitute teachers and can also be reached by email.

September IB Information

We hope that everyone has gotten off to a great start so far this year. Each month our website will post dates and information of interest for all IB students and parents. Please check in with us to stay informed.

If you haven't sent in your IB Activity Fee, please do so quickly so that your email can be added to the mailing lists. Each month we email information concerning meetings and information so you are always informed.

September Dates

• Wednesday, September 16th - IB General Meeting - 6:30 pm. - Largo Cafeteria - The IB General Meetings are held three times a school year and is a great way to meet with representatives from the student body, the teachers, and administration. These meetings last one hour or less and include an Open Forum for questions and comments.
• Thursday, September 17th - IB CAS Meeting - 7:00 pm. - Largo Cafeteria - All junior students and parents will want to attend this meeting to get the latest information regarding CAS. Any Honor Option parents and students that are interested in learning what to expect in the junior year regarding CAS can also attend. CAS is a huge requirement of the IB program and knowing the ins and outs of what to expect is important for parents as well as students.
• Saturday, September 12th - What Colleges Want in an Essay - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. - Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater - Learn to write a creative, captivating personal essay that will be difficult for them to deny! The presenter for this afternoon will be Maria Gerakios (gerakiosm@pcsb.org), AP Literature and Honors English Teacher from Countryside High.
• Monday, September 21st - Clearwater High College Showcase - 6:30 pm. - 8:00 pm. at Clearwater High School Gym - Many college representatives will be there including reps from FASFA and Bright Futures.
• Sunday, October 4th - College Fair - 1:00 - 3:00 pm. - University of South Florida St. Petersburg, University Student Center - Meet with more than 70 universities for college information.  For more information click here or email sfinck@mail.usf.edu or call 727-873-4754.