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Congratulations students and staff
for earning a school grade of "A"!
Schedule Modifications For Week of May 14-18
- Monday, May 14- 2, 4, 6(No SIT)
- Tuesday, May 15 - 1, 3, 5(No SIT)
- Wednesday, May 16 - 2, 4, 6(No SIT)
- Thursday, May 17 - 1, 3, 5 (SIT)
- Friday, May 18 - 2, 4, 6 (SIT)
Refer to the Benchmark Schedule for specific times.
AP Exam Dates
Advanced Placement exams begin this week. Refer to the schedule below for exam date and time.
Exam Exam Date Environmental Science 8:00 AM - May 7, 20112 Chemistry 8:00 AM - May 7, 2012 Psychology 12:00 PM - May 7, 2012 Art History 12:00 PM - May 8, 2012 Calculus AB 8:00 AM - May 9, 2012 English Literature and Composition 8:00 AM - May 10, 2012 US History 8:00 AM - May 11, 2012 European History 12:00 PM - May 11, 2012 Studio Art: Drawing & 2D 9:00 AM - May 11, 2012 Biology 8:00 AM - May 14, 2012 Music Theory 8:00 AM - May 14, 2012 US Government and Politics 8:00 AM - May 15, 2012 English Language and Composition 8:00 AM - May 16, 2012 World History 8:00 AM - May 17, 2012 Microeconomics 12:00 PM - May 17, 2012
Reserve Your Yearbook Today
Reserve your all-color yearbook before they are all sold! Quantities are limited. Books are $81.00. Please make checks payable to West Port High School. All payments should be remitted to Mr. Roughton in Building 7, Room 16.
Don't be left out!
Reserve your book today!
Class of 2012 - Important Senior InformationPrint Senior Information Sheet Here
Any senior who did not receive a Senior Information form should use the link above to print out a copy. The form is to be signed by the student and their parent or guardian and the bottom portion returned to Ms. Newport or one of your teachers by Friday, May 11, 2012.
GRADUATION DRESS CODE FOR SENIORS:
Girls: A dress, or skirt (at least knee length) and blouse, or dress pants outfit, and dress shoes.
Boys: White dress shirt with dark slacks, a tie, and dark dress shoes.
Both: No jeans, denim, shorts, flip flops, shower shoes, or tennis shoes will be allowed. This is a formal, celebratory occasion and we must dress accordingly.
Summer Football Camp
West Port High School is proud to offer a youth summer football camp for students ages 8-14. The camp is a great way for students to learn key techniques for offensive and defensive positions in football as well as to work with the high school players and coaching staff learning about teamwork and leadership.The camp dates are June 18-21 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Refer to the brochure below for registration information.
Youth Summer Football Camp Brochure
Follow West Port on Twitter and Facebook
Now you can stay up-to-date and get important information about West Port High School through Twitter and Facebook. Find the official West Port sites here:
Early College Program at WPHS
Why wait to graduate from high school to start earning college credit? The Early College program offered at West Port High is a cooperative effort between the College of Central Florida and the Marion County School Board to provide enhanced learning opportunities for qualified high school students through the effective use of community college programs and resources.Qualified WPH students may accelerate their college education through dual enrollment courses offered on our campus. West Port is the only high school in Marion County which offers a full range of dual enrollment courses taught right here on our campus with no need to travel to the college campus. Dual enrollment courses are available to eligible students at no cost!
Advantages of Early College:
Contact Mrs. Ginger Cruze, Early College Coordinator for more information.
New Web Tools for Parents Launched
The Florida Department of Education has launched a new web resource designed with parents in mind. The new “Success Measures” website will help parents understand how changes to Florida’s standards and assessments in the months and years ahead will impact their children. The most valuable element of the new site is the “Success Measures Pathways Tool” that can be used to generate a personalized report detailing what is being taught and tested for their student. Parents need only enter the school year, grade level and courses their student will be taking. The new Pathways Tool then generates a brief report detailing the assessments aligned with the courses, as well as a thorough listing of the content covered on those assessments. To utilize the new tool, visit www.fldoe.org/SuccessMeasures.
WPHS Letterman Jackets
A letterman jacket is a jacket traditionally worn by high school and college students in the United States to represent school and team pride as well as to display personal awards earned in athletics, academics, or activities. Letterman jackets are also known as "varsity jackets" in some places. Official West Port High letterman jackets are now available for purchase from Athletic Director Robbie Lindeman. Don't miss out! Submit your completed order form and payment to Coach Lindeman.WPHS Letterman Jacket Order Form
Parent Portal
Parents now have the opportunity to keep a close eye on their student’s grades by registering for the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will give parents the opportunity to go into the teachers’ gradebooks and monitor the academic performance of their child. Registering is simple. West Port parents should stop by the front office to register for the Parent Portal. You will need a valid photo ID. Once your identification has been verified, you will be given a PIN and a set of activation directions. You can register all of your children at one school even if some of them do not attend that school. Parents can complete the account activation at home within five minutes by following the online prompts. Teachers will begin entering grades after Labor Day.
Admissions Test Information
ACT Online Prep
The only test preparation program designed exclusively by ACT test development professionals is now online! Here's what you will find in the ACT Online Prep™ program:
- Practice tests with real ACT test questions
- Practice essays for the new optional ACT Writing Test, with real-time scoring
- Comprehensive content review for each of the ACT's four required tests—English, Math, Reading, and Science
- Diagnostic test and personalized Study Path
- Anywhere, anytime access via the Internet
ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Test Dates Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) September 10 August 12 August 13 -26 October 22 September 16 September 17-30 December 10 November 4 November 5 -18 February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 January 14 -20 April 14 March 9 March 10 - 23 June 9 May 4 May 5 - 18
Test Center Code: 225460
PERT Study Guide
Use the link below to access the study guide for Florida's Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.). The purpose of the P.E.R.T. is to adequately assess a student's academic skills in mathematics, reading, and writing through the delivery of three tests. The results of these tests are used to determine placement into the appropriate courses when the student enters college.
Official SAT Practice Test
Get ready for the SAT by taking an official practice test—you'll reinforce your test-taking skills, become familiar with the test format, and learn where to focus additional study.
SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Test Dates Test Registration Deadline October 1 SAT & Subject Tests September 2 November 5 SAT & Subject Tests October 7 December 3 SAT & Subject Tests November 4 January 28 SAT & Subject Tests December 30 March 10 SAT Only February 10 May 5 SAT & Subject Tests April 6 June 2 SAT & Subject Tests May 4
Items of Interest
Florida's Guide to High School Graduation
Did you know that you can graduate from high school in 3 years? Did you know that you can earn high school credits and college credits at the same time? Did you know that you can take college courses for free while you are still in high school?Marion County Public Schools and the State of Florida offer all this and more. In order to find out how you can take advantage of these programs and to find out more about graduation requirements in Florida, go to the following internet address: http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/students/index.cfm. There you will find “Florida’s Guide to High School Graduation." Click on the link for the year you started ninth grade to find a wealth of information on topics such as:
- Florida’s 18 credit-3 year graduation options
- Dual Enrollment
- Florida Virtual School
- Accelerated Academic Programs
- Major Areas of Interest
If you do not have access to a computer, or if you would like to discuss the information with an expert, please contact your guidance counselor.
No Child Left Behind-School Public Accountability Report
The annual No Child Left Behind-School Public Accountability Report (NCLB-SPAR) contains information about the progress of Florida’s public schools. In addition to detailing how well our schools are meeting the federal requirements of NCLB, this report also reflects our progress toward meeting the state’s standards.
Help Us Help Our School - Take Charge of Education® Program
We've discovered a terrific way to raise funds for West Port. It's super-easy, and all you have to do is use your Target® Visa® orTarget® Card. Our school will receive a percentage of the amount of each purchase in the form of a cash donation from Target through the Take Charge of Education® program. It's easy. Just visit target.com/tcoe, or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school. So if you're going to Target anyway, please consider using your Target® Visa® or Target® Card. Big thanks to those who are already doing their part to make a great school even better. So far West Port has received $3597.38 through the Take Charge of Education® program.
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