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

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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