West Broward High SchoolMrs. Teresa Hall, Wallace Grant Intern Director

Mr. Brad Fatout, Wallace Grant Intern Principal

Welcome Future

Bobcats!

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A sincere “Thank you”

to our students, staff,

and families for

helping our Bobcats

earn this prestigious

honor!

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7:30AM ~ Opening Bell

7:40AM – 2:40PM ~ Class Rotation

A/B Schedule ~ 8 Classes

“A” Day = Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4

“B” Day = Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8

90 Minute Classes 2 Lunch Sessions

Scheduling & AcademicsMrs. DiFede, School Counseling Director

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Your Florida

High School Diploma

Minimum 2.0 Un-weighted GPA

40 Community Service Hours

Pass the Grade 10 FSA ELA Assessment

Pass the Algebra I EOC

1 “Full” Online Course

16 Required (Core) Courses

+ 8 Elective Courses

24 Credits

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Graduation RequirementsCredits

RequiredSubject

AreaRequired Courses

4 English

4 MathAlgebra

Geometry

3 Science Biology

3 Social StudiesWorld History

US HistoryUS Government & Economics

1 Fine Arts

1Physical

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Options:

1. HOPE (1 credit)2. Personal Fitness (online, .5 credit) & Any PE Course3. 2 Full Seasons of JV or Varsity Sport4. 2 Years of JROTC

1 Online Course Must be a “full” course; not a recovery class.

8 Electives

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End of Course Exams

SubjectArea

EOC Exam EOC Weight

MathAlgebra I

Geometry

30% of Final Grade & Must Pass

30% of Final Grade

Science Biology 30% of Final Grade

Social

StudiesUS History 30% of Final Grade

• Standard Diploma: 24 Credit

• ACCEL Option:18 Credit Standard Diploma

• Must meet all the same requirements except:

• P.E. not required

• Online course not required

• Service Hours not required

• 3 Elective credits only

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Diploma Options

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Courses Typical 9th Grade Course Options

English I Regular ~ Honors

Math Liberal Arts Math ~ Algebra I ~ Geometry ~ Algebra II

Science Environmental Science ~ Biology Honors

HOPE/PE (Uniform Required)

Electives

(3 courses)

Social Studies~ World Geography, AP Human Geography, Visions & Pursuits

(US History to 1920)

World Language~ Spanish, Spanish Speakers, French

Fine Arts~ Band, Chorus, Art, Guitar, Theater, Keyboard, Music Tech,

Music Theory

Career and Technical Education Programs~ Engineering, Marketing, Early Childhood, Vet Assist., TV

Prod., Culinary, or Digital Media

Special Programs~ JROTC, Latinos in Action, Student Government

Personaliza

tion HourStudy Hall – No credit or academic weight

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Earn College Credit

While in High School

• Advanced Placement (AP) courses are

college level courses offered at WBHS.

• Students must pass AP exams (in May) to

earn college credit.

• 27 AP courses offered at WBHS!

• AP Capstone Program

• Dual Enrollment

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What can AP & Dual Enrollment

courses do for you?

• Achievement

• Earn college credit and stand out in the admissions

process

• Preparation

• Develop better study habits, improve writing skills and

sharpen problem-solving abilities...skills vital to success

later in college

• Confidence

• Increase your ability to tackle academic challenges you

may not have thought possible

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Stay Updated•For the latest and up-to-date

information, visit browardschools1.com/westbroward

•Click on “Course Selection 2018-2019” for more information.

•Courses and Activities are contingent upon state budget funding and enrollment each year.

“Go, Bobcats! Go!”

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The ESE Department will provide

support for West Broward High

School and its Exceptional

students and families to build a

collaborative structure that

promotes academic achievement

and encourages personal growth

in students with all

exceptionalities.

Exceptional Student EducationMrs. Garcia, ESE Specialist

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Encourage the development of life-long learners.

Foster creativity, cooperation, and collaboration within our

school community.

Work with students to promote 24/7 learning across the

curriculum.

Teach on-line & information literacy skills.

Promote Digital Citizenship

Advocate a love of reading, research, technology, &

libraries.

Media CenterMrs. Tchir, Media Specialist

English Speakers of Other Languages

Vision: Support our culturally diverse population to compete

in a global workforce.

Mission: The ESOL Program is committed to providing

rigorous academics, promoting community involvement,

and delivering quality services to English Language

Learners, multilingual families, schools, and district offices.

WBHS: The mainstream model of instruction helps these

students to develop communicative and academic skills

necessary for meeting national, state, and district educational

standards.

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• The English Department recognizes that literacy

is the gateway to all learning.

• Our mission is to mold the 21st Century learner by

equipping every student with the reading and

writing proficiency necessary to succeed in the

worlds of college and career.

Literacy @ West BrowardMs. Liverpool, English Department Chair

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English Courses

9thGrad

e10th Grade

11th & 12th

GradeElectives

Regular

Honors

Regular

Honors

Regular

Honors

Debate

Levels 1-6

Dual

Enrollment

Journalism:

Yearbook

Newspaper

Advanced

Placement

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• Students who do not have a passing score on the

most recent FSA ELA, will be required to be

enrolled in a Reading courses.

• Reading courses count for Elective Credit.

• Placement is based on most recent scores and

will be adjusted as needed.

Literacy @ West BrowardMrs. Rivero, Literacy Specialist

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• The Math department at West Broward HighSchool provides quality instruction for studentsin all levels of mathematics in order for studentsto be college and career ready.

• The ultimate goal is to offer challenging coursesthat will enable each student to achieve theirhighest analytical level and prepare them to beproductive citizens in this global economy.

Mathematics DepartmentMr. Malcolm, 9th Grade Sponsor/Math Teacher

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Mathematics Department

Florida Standards Assessments

Algebra I End of Course Assessment

Students must pass exam with at least a Level

3 to graduate from high school.

This exam counts 30% of final grade.

Geometry End of Course Assessment

This exam counts 30% of final grade.

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Science Department Mrs. Zorn-Milmed, Department Chair

The Science Department focuses on:

• Developing their competence in scientific thinking.

• Understanding and applying scientific problem solving methods.

• Engaging in inquiry/problem-based learning.

• Engaging in experimental designs.

Our broad range of courses in science allow students to

design a program that best fits their interests,

educational, and career objectives.

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Science Course Options

Environmental Science

Environmental Science H

Biology 1 & 1H

Biology 2 H

Chemistry 1 & 1H

Chemistry 2 H

Physics

Physics H

Marine Science 1 H

Anatomy & Physiology H

Forensic Science H

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Science Fair

Chemistry Club

Physics Club

Robotics

SECME (Robotics)

Environmental Club

Science National Honor

Society

Student Organization of

Anatomy & Physiology

(S.O.A.P.)

Science Department

Science Clubs & Programs

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• Social Studies offers you:

• 1 E.O.C. course: U.S. History – 11th grade.

• 5 different Academic Electives at Reg./Hon. Levels

• 8 different Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

• Extra-curricular opportunities:

• History Fair competition

• Model United Nations

• Rho Kappa Honor Society

• Human Relations Club

Social Studies Department Mrs. Rivas, Department Chair

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Social Studies Course Options

9th Grade

*Academic

Electives*

ELECTIVES:Regular &

Honors Credits

Regular & HonorsVisions & Pursuits (American History to

1920)

WorldGeography

(Local Honors)

AP Human Geography

10th GradeREQUIRED:

World HistoryRegular

World HistoryHonors

World HistoryAP World History

11th Grade

*EOC

Course*

REQUIRED:U.S. History

RegularU.S. History

HonorsU.S. History

AP U.S. History

12th GradeREQUIRED:

Government & Economics

RegularGovernment Economics

AP Government w/

Honors Economics

AP Government w/AP Macro &

AP Micro Economics

S. Studies AP

Courses

AP Electives:Grades 10–12

AP PsychologyAP European

History

Additional Electives:Psychology,

African-American Studies, &

International Relations

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Fine Arts classes enrich your

educational experience and

allow you to communicate in

a universal language through

Music, Art, & Drama.

Fine Arts Department Mr. Calmer, Band Director

Mr. Diaz, Chorus Director

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Fine Arts Classes &

Advanced Placement Options

All students must have one credit of

performing/fine arts class to graduate.

Elective Options AP Courses

Band

Chorus

Orchestra

Guitar

Keyboard

Color Guard

Music Tech

Music Theory

Theater

2D Studio Art

AP Music Theory

AP 2D Studio Art & Drawing

• The Goal of the World Languages

Department is to ensure that our

students will achieve proficiency at

their level in all 4 skills: Listening,

Speaking, Reading and Writing in

the target language.

• Communication skills and the

cultural awareness will be enhanced

in order to better prepare students to

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World Languages Department Mr. Contreras, Department Chair

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World Language Courses

Courses AP Courses

French I (New)

Spanish Levels I - IV

Spanish for Native Speakers II - III

AP Spanish Language & Culture

AP Spanish Literature & Culture

Enhancing the Language

Experience

Beyond the Classroom

World Language County Competition

National Spanish Honor Society

Ritmo y Sabor Latino Club

French Club

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Preparing students to be

Career Ready for the 21st Century

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Career & Technical EducationMrs. Terribile & Ms. Tesser, Co-Department Chairs

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Career & Technical Education

Benefits

• Career Exploration and Experience

• Laboratory Classrooms

• Internships/Real World Experience

• Industry Certifications

• Bright Futures Gold Seal Scholarships

• Only for students who pursue the same

program as a 2-year Technical School or

AS Degree.

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Career & Technical

Education

Program Options

Culinary Arts Marketing (DECA)

Culinary Arts 1

Culinary Arts 2

Culinary Arts 3 (H)

Culinary Arts 4 (H)

Directed Study

Marketing Essentials

Marketing Applications (LH)

Marketing Management (LH)

e-Commerce Marketing

Career & Technical Education

Program Options

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education 1

Early Childhood Education 2 & 3 (H)

Early Childhood Education 4(H)

Directed Studies

Principles of Teaching

Guided Workplace Internship Hawkes Bluff Elementary

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Career & Technical Education

Program Options

TelevisionProduction

Digital Media Technology

Television Production

Levels 1 – 2

Levels 3 – 7 (H)

Digital Media

Technology

Levels 1 - 4

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Career & Technical Education

Program Options

Emergency Medical Responder

Pathways to Engineering*

Offered for Grades 10-12:

Health Science 1 (H) or

Anatomy & Physiology (H)

Health Science Found. (LH)

First Responder III (LH)

Grade 9 Intro to Engineering

Grade 10 Principles of Engineering

Grade 11

Digital Electronics and

Civil Engineering &

Architecture

Grade 12Engineering Design &

Development

*Recommended strong math and science skills.

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Career & Technical Education

Program Options

Veterinary Assisting

Veterinary Assisting 1 - 5 (H)

Guided Workplace Internship (Veterinary Clinic Partners)

Agricultural Science Directed Studies

JROTC ~ Leadership Education & Training

1SG Sosa, JROTC Instructor

4 Levels:LET 1: FreshmenLET 2: SophomoresLET 3: JuniorsLET 4: Seniors

Curriculum:• Leadership• Citizenship• Physical Fitness• Teamwork• Self Esteem• Public Speaking

2 Years of JROTC will satisfy the graduation

requirements for:

Physical Education and Performing Fine Arts

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The goal of the Physical Education Department is to

promote an educational experience that will impact

students’health, fitness, nutrition, and sports skills;

thereby creating life-long learners of health awareness.

• HOPE PE (Health Opportunities through Physical

Education)

• Uniform required for all P.E. classes

• PTSA is selling uniforms in the cafeteria.

Physical Education DepartmentCoach Darr, Department Chair

WEST

BROWARD

ATHLETICS

The mission of the Athletics Department is to

allow the student-athletes of WBH the

opportunity to grow and excel in a positive

environment, focusing on sportsmanship,

teamwork, community and solid competition in

both athletics and academics.

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Sports Eligibility

• Physical Exam – EL2

• Parent Consent – EL3

• Concussion/Heat Illness – EL3CH

• Copy of Birth Certificate

• Copy of Current Insurance

• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 UNWeighted GPA

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Athletics by Season

Fall

(Aug-Nov)

Winter

(Oct-Feb)

Spring

(Jan-Apr)

Cross Country

Football

Swimming

Golf

Volleyball (Girls)

Cheerleading

Basketball

Wrestling

Soccer

Cheerleading

Baseball

Softball

Tennis

Track

Flag Football

Volleyball (Boys)

La Crosse

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Make High School

Meaningful!

Honor Societies

English

Math (Mu Alpha Theta)

Science

Social Studies (Rho Kappa)

Spanish

Music

National

Thespian

Student Government Presents

Clubs and Activities

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But wait!! There’s more…

Still more clubs and activities … to name a few

Florida Future Educators

(FEA)

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

HOSA

Human Relations

International Club

Key Club

MUN Club (Model United

Nations)

JROTC: Color Guard, Drill,

Raider,

& Rifle Teams

Ritmo y Sabor Latino

Robotics

SECME

S.O.A.P. Club

Spoken Word Club

Student Government

Women of Tomorrow

Yearbook & Newspaper

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Tour the campus

Meet Class of 2022 peers

Learn HS success strategies

Set goals for graduation and beyond!

Join us for Bobcat Boot Camp 2018!

Date: To Be Announced

Cost: $25 per student

Includes T-shirt, Lunch, and a

full day of activities!

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In support of the WBH Mission, "Promoting integrity,

respect, and dignity by creating lifelong learners in a safe

and trusting environment," the 9th Grade Center has a core

group of teachers who are working with the PASL Initiative.

PASL is a way of working with our students to promote

Personalization for Academic and Social Emotional

Learning.

9th Grade CenterMs. Mola, 9th Grade Assistant Principal

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We encourage each of you to R.I.S.E.

to the next level.Responsibility:

• Be prepared to learn.

• Take ownership of your actions … and non-actions.

Integrity:

• Stay true to your value-based decisions.

• Follow the honor code. Honesty matters.

Safety:

• When in doubt, report it out loud!

• Report bad. Do good.

Excellence:

• Complete all work and manage your time for success.

• Set your goals. WORK towards your goals!

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Growth Mind Set

What Matters?

Value-based Decisions

• Emotions are temporary.

• Choices are yours.

• Consequences are not.

One Question:

• Will this decision, behavior, or action get me to graduation?

One Job: Graduate!

EVERYTHING Matters!

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Welcome to WeBro,

Class of 2022!!• We look forward to working with you!

• Please visit our Activities & Athletics Showcase in the Cafeteria