History Day Judges Needed

The Largo High School History Day competition held on Wednesday, January 16th is looking for judges!

No experience necessary. Judges are needed during the day – but remote judges willing to look at a handful of websites or papers and fill out a judging form are also needed. Please share with parents, friends, families, retirees, former classmates – EVERYONE!

Application Online:
https://goo.gl/forms/GiSFPcjcrFutdhWm1

Contact:
Deborah Pettingill
pettingilld@pcsb.org 

Leadership Opportunities and Programs

From our counselor Mrs. Wolfe:

1. Bank of America Student Leaders Program - This is a highly selective all-expense paid program, including a week-long trip to Washington D.C. for a leadership summit. I have tapped a few juniors on the shoulder to apply who I think would be a good fit but it is open to all juniors and seniors who have strong leadership skills. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

2. NYLF is a Summer Leadership Forum that has a price tag tied to it but could be a great experience for those that can afford it. All grade levels are welcome. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Budget 2018-2019

Thank you to all the IB families who have paid their activity fees this year and special thanks to our generous families who have made extra contributions! Our 2018-2019 budget can be found on our blog. CLICK HERE FOR BUDGET

Don't forget to visit our blog and facebook pages for up to date information. If you prefer to receive IB Partners updates via email, follow us by entering your email in our blog page which is located on the left hand side bar of the blog.

Largo LEAP 4 College Center

Largo High School is working with LEAP Tampa Bay (http://www.leaptampabay.org/) to create a new program called the LEAP 4 College Center. This will be a college and career resource center for Largo scholars to explore what they might want to do after they graduate. It will be housed in the Student Activity Center and staffed by trained parent volunteers who will meet 1:1 with students.

Here are some examples of some of the ways LEAP 4 College volunteers help students:

• Exploration of college and career opportunities
• Discussion about financial aid, scholarships, and FAFSA
• Registration for College Board, Khan Academy, Bright Futures, ACT, Raise.Me, and NCA
• Help with applications, recommendations, college visits, and college fairs
• Coordination of special events, such as FAFSA Workshops and College Decision Day
• Assistance with meetings with representatives from colleges, technical schools, and military branches

The LEAP 4 College Center is modeled after a similar program at Robinson High School and have won several awards for parent involvement and helped more than a thousand students over the years. The LEAP 4 College Center at Largo will start off small, but we have big plans to make a difference in the lives of Largo students!!

Interested in volunteering? Contact Anne Eason at anneason@aol.com or Chuck Tiernan, Director of LEAP Tampa Bay at ctiernan@cftampabay.org for more information. Caiti Wolfe, Largo IB Counselor is also a great resource if you need questions answered.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Cookies and Cocoa 2018 - Photos

A very warm thank you to everyone who joined us for the IB holiday event on December 14th. We had a great time and it was a wonderful gather with scholars, teachers and alumni to celebrate the season. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and generous donors for making Cookies and Cocoa a success!

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT PHOTOS

Midterm/Exam Exemption Packet

Confused about exam exemptions? Please read the Midterm/Exam Exemption Packet.

CLICK HERE FOR EXAM PACKET

Season's Greetings from the Class of 2019!

The IB seniors created a Chemis-tree. The Chemis-tree is decorated with items from the lab and Chemist Mendeleev as the star, who developed the periodic table. A Menorah made out of Bunsen Burners has been created and will be lit each day of the holiday.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Cookies and Cocoa for IB Scholars and Teachers

If anyone would like to join us in serving the treats during lunch (11:00-12:30), please send an email to largoibpartners@gmail.com so we know who to expect! Also, if you would like to donate towards this event and for gifts to our twenty-five IB staff and teachers, it would be very much appreciated!

Donate Here: https://www.paypal.me/largoib

Giving Tuesday - Nov 27 2018

Consider donating to Largo IB Partners on Giving Tuesday (November 27th). Facebook and PayPal will match a total of $7 Million in donations between 8AM - 9PM. Please donate at these times. Thank you for your support.

CLICK HERE for Giving Tuesday Largo IB Partners Donation Link

Black Friday - Amazon Smile

Happy Thanksgiving IB Families!

Please support IB Partners by using our Amazon Smile link.

Thank you!!

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IB Extra Help Schedule 2018-2019

Need homework or study help?

Our dedicated Largo IB teachers provide free tutoring during lunch, after school, or by appointment. See the schedule below to find specific days, teachers, and locations for each subject area.

Discovery Night

If you missed the Magnet Fair, don’t forget to check us out on our Discovery Night!

College Board Scholarship Info

From the desk of Mrs. Wolfe, IB Counselor:

College Board is launching a new scholarship program (a lot like Raise.me) starting with the class of 2020 (current juniors). Click the following link for additional information and to sign up for email/text notifications about the program:

CLICK HERE FOR LINK

Dartmouth Visits Largo HS

UCF Visits Largo HS

Boston College Visits Largo HS

Columbia University Visits Largo HS

UConn Visits Largo HS

Class of 2020 Pinning Ceremony

Sixty students from the Junior Class of 2020 were formally inducted into the Largo High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme on October 18th during their Pinning Ceremony.

Dr. Bradley Finkbiner, Principal, welcomed the students for this landmark event. Kristine Slayton, EE Coordinator, Language Art and Inquiry Skills teacher, announced the students' names as they walked across the stage to accept their pins and certificates from Alec Liem, IB Coordinator, and Caitlin Wolfe, IB Guidance. A picture slide show was presented by Christy Wolfe, CAS Coordinator and Media Specialist.

Kym Rivellini, Largo IB Partners President, concluded the night with a message, "You could have gone to other high schools and taken other programs, but you chose the hardest one that's going to take the most work. From here on out it's going to get tough, but you're in it and you're going to get to the finish line."

The Pinning Ceremony and refreshments were sponsored by the Largo IB Partners and photography was provided by Winchester Dermody, Largo IB Partners 11th Grade Parent Rep.

The video and photos can be accessed using the link below.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PHOTOS

 

New College Visits Largo HS

Brown Visits Largo HS

Updated College Visits

Senior Celebration Class of 2019

IB Shadowing 2018

Do you want to shadow a Largo IB student for the day?

Current 8th grade students that are interested in learning more about Largo High School's International Baccalaureate Programme can schedule a day to come and shadow a 9th grade IB Ambassador. They will attend a full day of classes with their IB Ambassador and will also be introduced to different IB teachers and staff members. We also try to pair prospective students with an Ambassador who is taking electives they may be interested in taking.

CLICK HERE for more information on shadowing.

Junior Pinning Ceremony Pictures

Dear Junior Parents and Students:

Please submit your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Wolfe ASAP for the pinning ceremony; if they’re not in by Monday she will not have time to edit them into the slide show.

Parents of juniors, if you have pictures you would like to share on behalf of your student, please email them to: wolfech@pcsb.org

IB Fall Socials 2018 - Pictures

Click Here for Link to Fall Social Pictures

Dartmouth Visits Largo and Tampa

Can’t make it to Hanover? No problem, Dartmouth is coming to Largo HS to visit students on November 1st. Parents and students can also attend the Tampa session on October 30th. Tampa Information Sesssion Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 PM Tampa, FL RSVP today for my visit to Tampa to be introduced to a few of the qualities that define Dartmouth: One Dartmouth, which blends the faculty scholarship and institutional resources of a major research university with the undergraduate focus of a small college. A devotion to the full depth and breadth of the liberal arts that empowers students to bring an interdisciplinary approach to their chosen areas of academic focus. A community unlike any other: where teachers become mentors and friends, friends become family, and the town of Hanover feels like home, no matter where you’re from. I’ll also answer any questions you have about admissions and financial aid. I hope to see you there! All my best, Daniel Dickey Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

College Essay Resource

From our IB Counselor Ms. Wolfe:

Need help developing your college essay topics, personal statement, and supplemental essays?

“The College Essay Guy” has FREE resources on personal statement and college essay tips, guides, resources, consulting, and webinars for students and parents.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO WEBSITE

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PODCAST

Caltech Info Session - Tampa

Caltech Small Group Information Session - Tampa, FL

Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 01:00 PM and 02:00PM

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
700 S Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
United States

Caltech Admissions Officers host Small Group Information Sessions in select areas/communities to be able to offer students and their family members the opportunity to connect with them in person.

Register online: 
1 pm session: CLICK HERE FOR 1PM 
2 pm session: CLICK HERE FOR 2PM

IB Fall Social Sign Up

Largo IB Partners are hosting 2 fall socials for Freshman and Juniors on October 11th and Sophomores and Seniors on October 12th. We are asking for donations and volunteers for both of these dates.

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP

2018 College Showcase

College Showcase

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

6:30 to 8:00 pm 

 Clearwater High School

FREE to All Students, Parents & Community

Juniors & Seniors – start applying! 

Freshmen & Sophomores – start planning!

Meet with recruiters and representatives from these great schools! 

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND LIST OF UNIVERSITIES

Employer Matching Gift Program

Vanderbilt Visit

Our IB Scholars enjoyed learning about Vanderbilt University! Thank you for visiting our school.

Welcome University of Michigan and Wake Forest

University of Michigan and Wake Forest, thanks for visiting our campus today and meeting our Largo High scholars. 

National Merit Semi-Finalists 2019

CLICK HERE FOR TAMPA BAY TIMES ARTICLE

Pinellas County College Fair

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, 1 – 3 PM
UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTER AT USF ST. PETERSBURG
This event is free to attend for high school students and their family members! No registration required. Please park in the USFSP Parking Garage (250 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) on levels 2-5.

List of Participating Colleges and Universities: Go.USFSP.edu/PCCF

University of Chicago and Florida Atlantic University Visits

Thank you University of Chicago and Florida Atlantic University for visiting our high school and talking with our students!

Student Organizations

Get involved in Extracurricular Activities!

4 Reasons Why You Should Join a High School Club or Activity.

1. Meeting New People.
2. College applications.
3. Good Use of Your time. 
4. Long Term Benefits.

 CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

 
 
 

Scholarship Information

From our IB Counselor Ms. Wolfe:

The Pinellas Education Foundation’s Scholarship application is now available and is one application for hundreds of scholarships, right here in Pinellas County. This is also a great opportunity for our IB seniors, as they are only competing against other students in Pinellas County. We have a handful of students every year from the IB program earn scholarships from this program. If you have any questions please let me know.

You can access the FAQ's and Scholarship Catalog by clicking on the links below:

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO FAQ'S

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO SCHOLARSHIP CATALOG

IB General Meeting Sep 18 Presentation

We'd like to thank all of the parents, guardians and students who came to the meeting tonight. If you could not attend due to religious services, we apologize, and will make a better effort in the future to avoid scheduling on such important holidays. 

We're happy to provide all materials and be happy to speak to anyone who missed it and of course answer your questions. 

Thank you to Ms. Wolfe for her wonderful presentation! Please take time to visit the IB Guidance page.

There is a lot of great information here: http://wolfecai7.wixsite.com/advisor/resources

CLICK HERE FOR POWERPOINT

IB Scholars Fall Social

Enjoy lunch with your fellow classmates, sponsored by Largo IB Partners!

Admissions Committee Social

Updated College Visits

Don't forget to attend the college visits. The first one was today! 

Additional colleges have been added.

Junior Pinning Ceremony

Yearbook Orders

Back to School Open House - Update

Please note the updated start time of the Back to School Open House (6pm) and the addition of a meeting for the Senior Class of 2019 (5:15pm). Ask your child for a back to school class schedule that they have filled out.

11th Grade PSAT Registration

Juniors, don't forget to check your home mailbox for the PSAT registration form. Freshmen and Sophomores are assumed to test unless they opt out. However, Juniors need to opt in and return the form by this Friday, August 31st to Ms. Poggiali in Room 1-113 or by email (POGGIALIL@pcsb.org). The PSAT will be administered in school on October 10th.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO FORM

Open House Reminder

NHS Applications 2018-19

College Visits Update

IB Teacher Pantry

College Visits

AmazonSmile Link

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New Date: Open House

Welcome Back IB Teachers!

Assignments and Supply Lists

 

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO ASSIGNMENTS AND SUPPLIES

Helpful Reminders