message from the principal - East Lee County High School

message from the principal - East Lee County High School

February 1, 2013
Administration
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As we enter into February, we are in a countdown mode to the start of
testing season. The state evaluation of our school will be determined, in
Brian Mangan
large part, on how well our students perform on this upcoming series of
Assistant Principals tests. The school grade is broken into two major areas.
Principal
DeAdra Hall
Melissa Layner
Obed Morales
Cathy Reese
Jereme Wilson
School Phone
239-369-2932
School Website
http://elc.leeschools.net/
Vision
To become a world-class
provider of
academic, career, and
technical education.
The first of the two major high school categories focus on the student
performance on the FCAT and the EOC’s. This includes 9th and tenth
grade performance in Reading, Algebra I, Geometry, Writing, and Biology.
These content areas are further evaluated by Race To The Top sub-groups
and their Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO). While there are a number
of AMO sub-groups, East Lee County High School has sufficient numbers
to register in Students with Disabilities, African-American Students,
Hispanic Students, and Free/Reduced Lunch sub-groups. All high schools
are additionally evaluated on the performance of the students that make up
the lowest quartile of the entire academic population that takes the FCAT
and EOC’s.
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Mission
To provide a relevant and
rigorous learning
environment that will
prepare all students to
reach their highest
academic potential and
success in their career
endeavors.
Translation of the newsletter is available in Spanish. Call the Main Office for details. Media Center has
TRANSLATION DICTIONARIES for any student to check out upon request.
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oficina. Nuestra biblioteca tiene disponible diccionarios de traducción para cualquier estudiante que necesite.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL...continued
Furthermore all high schools are also evaluated on the total number of students meeting or exceeding
the standards in the content areas. Please be aware that with the ongoing implementation of the End of
Course exams, the rubric for scoring and evaluation will change this year and for several more years
ahead.
The second of the two major high school categories focus on the school and student performance is
Graduation Rate, At-Risk Graduation Rate, Accelerated Participation, Accelerated Performance, Dropout Rate, Reading Readiness, and Math Readiness. Accelerated participation and performance focuses
on students who enroll in Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment and Industry Certification
classes and how well they perform. Reading and Math readiness focuses on how well our students
perform on assessments that measure student preparedness for post-secondary education. These
standards are also evolving and will be different in the scoring rubrics as we move forward.
There are several high stakes tests coming up to include the FCAT, Algebra I EOC, Geometry EOC,
Biology EOC, Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) and a host of AP tests. This is
definitely a high stakes series of events and now is the time to maintain our commitment to our mission
“To provide a relevant and rigorous learning
environment that will prepare all students to reach
their highest academic potential and success in
their career endeavors.”
Sincerely,
Brian Mangan
Principal
East Lee County High School
“Home of the Jaguars”
OUR VERY OWN … GOLDEN APPLES
Gwynetta Gittens
Mary Ciccarone
Congratulations to Mrs. Gwynetta Gittens who represents one of the thirty one Lee County teacher finalists for the 2013
Lee County Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Award. The coveted Golden Apple is one of the top recognitions that a
teacher can receive. After the nomination and lengthy qualification process, the finalists will be interviewed and observed in
their classroom; only a select few will be awarded the Golden Apple.
The Jungle’s very own Ms. Mary Ciccarone was also recognized as a teacher of distinction for the 2013 Golden Apple
Teacher Recognition Award.
The entire student body, faculty, and staff would like to recognize Mrs. Gittens for her dedication and
achievements in education and wish her the best of luck as a Golden Apple finalist. Principal Brian Mangan and the entire
Jaguar family congratulate these ladies on their impeccable teaching styles and we wish them continued success.
IMPORTANT
Hosted By
The Class of 2014
DATES
Colonial Country Club
Saturday April 13, 2013
7pm--11pm
February 9
ACT Test
Hot appetizers and soft drinks will be provided at
the event. Tickets will go on sale in January 2013 and
guest waivers will also be available in January.
February 26
FCAT Writes
March 9
Tickets will begin at $45 and the price will increase
over time! A payment program will also be available.
SAT Test
April 13
ACT
April 13
Senior Prom
See Ms. Castellano in room 1173.
This is an event you won’t want to miss!
April 15-26
FCAT (Reading, Math,
Science)
May 4
SAT Test
May 19 at 2:30 p.m.
2013 Graduation
2013 YEARBOOKS
The 2013 yearbook is officially in production and is selling
fast. Books are available for pre-order in the ELCHS café during all
odd day lunch shifts or online at YearbookAvenue.com.
2013 yearbooks may be reserved for the price of $62.
Be sure to reserve your copy today and join us on the journey toward
Excellence! For any questions or to place an order, you may contact
Ms. Burnside at 239-369-2932 or [email protected].
Excellence is a Journey … not a Destination.
Jaguar Staff
East Is Proud of Our Faculty And Staff!!
Florida State Statue 1012.42 recognizes that teachers at times must be assigned duties in a class outside the field in which the
teacher is certified. The following teachers at East Lee County High School are certified, but may be assigned one or more
classes outside their areas of certification and are required to take appropriate steps to comply with statutory regulation:
Kristen Mohnkern and Glenda Smith.
In addition, the following teachers are engaged in training to add English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to their
certificates. Emily Burnside, James Clark, Michael Garcia, Lawrence Hildebrand, Elsa Marte, Kristen Mohnkern,
Adam Norman and Dariana Vertus.
SCIENCE FAIR WINNER
Kudos and Congratulations are extended to Sara Perez, the first place winner of our
Science/Inventors’ Fair which was held December 13, 2012. Sara’s entry will be moving
on to Regional Competition in February, 2013.
Please wish Sara good luck and congratulations for winning the $100 first prize here
at East. We are looking for many more participants next year.
Sara Perez
East Lee County High School Joins the WZVN/WBBH WeatherBug® Schools Network
The Lee County School District has partnered with the WeatherBug to help ensure the safety of our athletes while they participate in outdoor school activities.
WeatherBug® (www.weatherbug.com), the leading provider of consumer and professional weather products and services and operator of
the largest weather observing and lightning network, announced today that East Lee County High School in Lehigh Acres, FL has joined the
WeatherBug Schools Program. The school has installed a new WeatherBug weather station, lightning sensor and web-based educational
software tools. The station is able to provide weather data for meteorological teams at WZVN ABC 7 and WBBH NBC 2 in Fort MyersNaples viewing area and news stations across the country, to broadcast online and on-air. The weather station will also be used to enhance the science, technology and math school curriculum using the WeatherBug Achieve program. School officials will also be notifieed
with more advanced warning of lightning and other forms of severe weather. The program will enable students at East Lee County High
School to more effectively understand the science of meteorology.
“We are excited to be bringing a WeatherBug weather station to our school, because it will help bring science to life for our students. This
weather station and software from WeatherBug will give members of the ELCHS community the opportunity to further their knowledge
about weather and climate by using current technological tools. The advanced warning of lightning and severe weather helps us to make
critical decisions with regard to the safety of our students during athletic, transportation and other outdoor activities.”
The WeatherBug broadcast partners Fort Myers-Naples, FL, WZVN ABC 7 and WBBH NBC 2, leverages the WeatherBug national network of
tracking stations to offer Fort Myers and Naples area residents the most local, up-to-the-second weather information available. Now,
WZVN/WBBH will also be able to feature neighborhood-level reports from East Lee County High School during its daily newscasts on-air
and online.
“WeatherBug is pleased to welcome the students and faculty of the East Lee County High School in Lehigh Acres, FL, as the newest members of WeatherBug Schools Program,” said Frank McCathran, Director of WeatherBug Education. “WZVN ABC 7 and WBBH NBC 2 are
strong media partners and we are delighted that a new school in the area is able to provide local weather information.”
The WeatherBug Schools Program is committed to helping protect schools and provide an engaging teaching tool for students nationwide.
The WeatherBug interactive software program, WeatherBug Achieve, enables teachers to apply real-world conditions to help teach skills
and concepts in math, science and geography. Teachers and students in K-12 have access to weather local weather conditions from any of
the 8,000 WeatherBug sites across the country. Using WeatherBug Achieve, teachers can also create customized learning activities based
on current and historical weather conditions from the WeatherBug stations and cameras located at the schools.
For more information on the WeatherBug Schools Program, visit www.weatherbugschools.com.
About WeatherBug
WeatherBug (http://www.weatherbug.com and http://www.weatherbugprofessional.com) precisely monitors, organizes and disseminates
global weather information. As a trusted source for live, local dynamic data, WeatherBug empowers society with weather intelligence for
making more informed decisions. Millions of consumers and professional organizations, including the National Weather Service, rely on
WeatherBug to plan daily activities, safeguard lives and improve business operations. WeatherBug is a brand of AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. (http://www.aws.com).
Student Assignment 2013-2014
Student Assignment 2013-14
January 14 – March 1, 2013
Parents of currently enrolled students in Lee County Public School grades five, eight, and students in Pre-K attending Lee County Public
Schools who are eligible for kindergarten for 2013/14, will be mailed their child’s personalized application on January 11, 2013. This is a very
exciting time of year for students and parents as they plan for 2013-2014!
Those receiving the applications can save time by applying online! Please read the documents sent to you very carefully, and determine if
you want to apply online, mail it back to us, or bring it to one of our offices in person. This is a seven-week application period. There is no
need to stand in long lines the first few days since you have seven weeks to submit the
application. All applications are processed as a group.
Parents of children who will be five on or before September 1st, 2013 and who are not
enrolled in one of the district’s Pre-K programs must visit one of our offices to register for
kindergarten for the 2013/2014 school year (bring registration requirements). This should be done during
the first application period (January 14 – March 1) to increase the chances of
being assigned to your preferred school. Brand new students cannot apply on-line – they must be
registered in person.
There are no automatic assignments – parents need to register incoming kindergartners even if they
have an older sibling already attending the preferred school.
Please visit www.leeschools.net for registration requirements and Student Assignment Office locations.
Selección Escolar 2013-2014
Enero 14 – Marzo 1, 2013
Los padres de familia de estudiantes actualmente asistiendo a las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Lee en los grados quinto, octavo, y Pre
-kínder atendiendo a una de las escuelas públicas que son elegibles para Kinder recibirán en el correo una aplicación personal izada en
enero 11 del 2013. Este es un tiempo muy importante del año para los estudiantes y sus padres para planear para el año 2013-14.
Los que reciben esta aplicación pueden ahorrar tiempo aplicando por computadora. Por favor lea los documentos que le enviamos cuidadosamente y determine si usted quiere aplicar por computadora, mandar la aplicación por correo, o traerla en persona a una de nuestras oficinas.
El
periodo
de
aplicación
es
de
siete
semanas.
No
hay
necesidad
de
pararse
en
líneas largas los primeros días de aplicación ya que usted tiene siete semanas para aplicar. Todas las aplicaciones son procesadas en grupo.
Los padres de los niños que cumplirán cinco años antes o el día 1 de septiembre, 2013 y que no están matriculados en una de l as escuelas
del distrito en el programa de Pre-K deben visitar una de nuestras oficinas para matricular a sus niños por primera vez en kindergarten para
el año escolar 2013/2014. Por favor aplique durante enero 14 y marzo 1 para aumentar los chances de ser asignado a una de las escuelas
de
su
preferencia. Estudiantes
nuevos
no
pueden
aplicar
por
computadora, estudiantes nuevos deben aplicar en persona.
No hay asignaciones automáticas – los padres de familia necesitan matricular a todos los niños que van a entrar a
kindergarten aun cuando tengan hermanos que ya están asistiendo a esa escuela.
Por favor visite la página del Internet www.leeschools.net para los requisitos de matrícula y para información acerca de
donde están situadas nuestras oficinas.
715 Thomas Sherwin
Avenue
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Special Thanks to:
School Board of Lee County
Mary Fischer
District 1, Chairman
Don H. Armstrong
District 4, Vice Chairman
Jeanne S. Dozier
District 2
Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan
District 3
Thomas Scott
District 5
Superintendent of Schools:
Joseph Burke, Ed. D
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