Here are the summer assignments:Sophomore homework (Arndt): https://www.pcsb.org/Page/14714
Juniors and Seniors please check for your assignments on ManageBac
Monday, June 29, 2020
Summer Assignments
Exploring College Options
There are 2 more virtual summer events for this group of College Admissions staff (Georgetown, Duke, Harvard, U Penn, and Stanford): https://www.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Carnegie Melon has upcoming opportunities for the summer
Scholars, Carnegie Melon has upcoming opportunities for the summer.
Tartan Talks - This online student panel series will allow prospective students to learn more about the student experience at Carnegie Mellon. Each Tartan Talk will feature our Tartan Ambassadors sharing their experiences within academics, activities, research, the city of Pittsburgh, and more. Students can register here https://admission.cmu.edu/portal/Tartan_Talk for a Tartan Talk
Admission Insights - This webinar series will provide behind-the-scenes insights from our admission counselors, with each webinar focusing on a different part of the college search and application process. Topics will include building a college list, making the most of virtual visits, how admission decisions are made, and much more. Students can register for one (or all!) of our Admission Insights here https://admission.cmu.edu/portal/admission_insights
These events can be accessed by Zoom or phone, and students can feel free to invite family to join. If you have any questions contact Ms. Wolfe.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
2020 Graduation Update
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- Largo HS Friday, July 10th, 2020 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
2020 Pinellas County Schools Graduation Ceremonies
June 17, 2020
2:30 PMDear Pinellas County Schools Families,
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2020 and offer a blended commencement ceremony, which combines an extremely personal, in-person experience at Spectrum Field and traditional components through a pre-recorded portion, all of which will be streamed for extended family, friends and the community.
We have listened to your feedback and have been working diligently to ensure in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 to the greatest extent feasible. We thank you for your patience as we worked with representatives from Major League Baseball as they made plans for the return of baseball, which greatly impacts the venue availability for graduations. We have also been working with the Department of Health to develop the format and protocols for our ceremonies. Our in-person ceremonies will have a special, abbreviated format that will help ensure the health and well-being of ALL participants.
The in-person, processional ceremonies for the sixteen traditional high schools at Spectrum Field will occur during the week of July 7, 2020. Each graduate will have the opportunity to invite up to four guests to join them at the ceremony. The graduate and their guests will walk on the field together and hear the graduate’s name called. As the graduate walks across the stage and takes a picture, guests will have a front-row experience on the field where they can capture their own pictures and memories.
This model minimizes the risks for all and maximizes the personal experiences for our graduates and their families. We are excited to join you in celebrating your students!
Families will receive additional student- and school-specific details from their principal no later than Wednesday, June 24. After that time, please contact your school administrator if additional questions arise. Updates, including safety and wellness protocols and directions for accessing digital ceremonies, will be available at www.pcsb.org/graduation.
Please see additional information below:
In-Person Processional Ceremonies at Spectrum Field (601 N Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater 33765)
- Each graduate will be allowed up to four guests to escort them onto the field, while maintaining a safe social distance (6 feet) from other families.
- No seats will be provided. The event will be a walking ceremony to ensure the safety of all in attendance.
- Guests will have the opportunity to take pictures of their graduate on stage.
- Guests will reunite with graduates off-stage and exit the field in an orderly fashion, maintaining a safe social distance.
Digital Access to Ceremonies
- Processional ceremonies at Spectrum Field will be streamed live and recorded so that friends and family can view them.
- Traditional portions of the ceremonies have been pre-recorded, including inspiring messages from principals and student leaders.
- Principals will share links to pre-recorded ceremonies, which will be available on the PCS YouTube Channel before the live ceremonies. Processional ceremony live-stream links will also be shared with families.
Spectrum Field Logistics
- The in-person, processional graduation schedule is available below.
- Schools will communicate specific arrival times, gate assignments and parking instructions for each graduate to limit crowd size and maintain safe social distancing.
- Graduates and their guests are encouraged to travel to the field in one vehicle to minimize congestion. We have worked with Spectrum Field and parking will be at no-cost to families.
- Graduates and their guests should remain in their car(s) until their specified arrival time assigned by their school to progress to the assigned gate.
- No bags/purses/backpacks will be allowed on field.
- Diploma pick up for all graduates will take place at Clearwater High School (540 S Hercules Avenue, Clearwater 33746) immediately following the processional ceremonies.
- Ceremonies may be rescheduled if severe weather occurs.
Health and Safety Guidelines
- Graduates and their four guests will be asked self-screening questions to ensure all participants entering the stadium are well.
- Graduates and their four guests will be expected to keep a safe social distance from other groups and avoid handshaking or any other forms of physical contact with others.
- All participants will need to wear face coverings/masks at all times.
- Specially designed ‘Class of 2020’ masks will be provided for graduates. Graduates may take their mask off for their picture on the stage, if they wish.
- Guests will be expected to provide their own masks and wear them throughout their time at the ceremony.
Special Accommodations
- Please communicate directly with your school administrator if any graduate or guest needs accommodations or an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, so arrangements can be made.
Congratulations! We are so very proud of all you have accomplished. The Class of 2020 is truly unforgettable.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Pinellas County Schools
Monday, June 15, 2020
Survey from PCSB, return to school
Pinellas County Schools Families,
The safety of all students, families
and employees is our highest priority.
As we develop plans for reopening
schools for the 2020-2021 school year, we are reaching out to families to find
out your needs and determine what we can do to best support you in the upcoming academic year.
We will continue to follow the
guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
collaborate with state and local medical professionals to ensure the safety of
all students, families, and staff.
We want your feedback regarding the
return to school campuses.
Please take a few
minutes to complete this short survey at https://survey.k12insight.com/r/PCSFallReturn.
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2020.
We value your
feedback and appreciate your flexibility and patience as we work to ensure our
plans keep learning, safety, and wellbeing at the forefront.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Monday, June 8, 2020
IB Partners Board Meeting
There will be no June IB Partners Board meeting tomorrow. We will schedule a July meeting when we get more guidance regarding the upcoming school year.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Message from Superintendent Grego
Message from Superintendent Grego:
Pinellas County Schools’ Families,
Like many of you, we began this week in a place of personal reflection and heartbreak as we process the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others.
As a society, this is not the first time that systemic tragedies of equity and race have faced our nation. It reinforces the significant need to address these issues at a national and local level.
This is why as a school board, and as superintendent, we are steadfast in our commitment to the work of equity, restorative practices, and the focus on increasing black student achievement through the implementation of our Bridging the Gap plan. The importance of this work has been heightened during the health crisis. Throughout this time our educational community has come together to provide meals, deliver instruction remotely, ensure digital access, and address the needs of families and students. It is indisputable that the work we have started around equity must be deliberate and continued.
We know there are no words that will ease the pain of people of color who experience injustice in their daily lives. As educators, we have the opportunity and responsibility to teach our young people to value themselves, and one another, and to stand up vigorously, yet peacefully, for what they believe in.
As a school district, as a community and as individuals we must all pledge to commit ourselves to this work, to the examination of our own practices and to disrupting the barriers which negatively impact our students, families and staff. It is our collective duty to build the next generation. They deserve a nation that supports their dreams, as their futures are so bright.
Thank you.
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Carol Cook
Chair, Pinellas County School Board
Eileen Long
Vice-Chair, Pinellas County School Board
Lisa Cane
Member, Pinellas County School Board
Nicole Carr, Ed.D.
Member, Pinellas County School Board
Bill Dudley
Member, Pinellas County School Board
Rene Flowers
Member, Pinellas County School Board
Joanne Lentino
Member, Pinellas County School Board
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Incoming Freshmen, Class of 2024
We would like to welcome our incoming freshmen, Class of 2024!
Here is a link to our “Largo High School- 2020 Virtual IB Camp" video: https://youtu.be/DrwBf8_pbT0 and you can also find information on the Largo HS website by going to the IB link.
We will have opportunities throughout the summer for virtual check-ins, and we will be available via email as well. We are here for you! We hope you all have a nice summer and look forward to seeing you soon!
US History Freshmen Summer Assignment:
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