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Dr. Rachel Shelley
Nothing is more thrilling than the beginning of a new school year—every campus is made more beautiful and exciting by its students, and Booker High is no exception. I love to see our Booker Babies back, a bit taller perhaps, maybe with updated hairstyles, or fresh new shoes, but all ready to participate in the vital and enthusiastic learning environment we’ve created at Booker High School. This year, we have so much more to offer as we continue to embolden our students to soar to new heights, and I’m excited to share our initiatives. First, we have partnered with The Community Foundation of Sarasota and Take Stock in Children to roll out our Booker Promise, a research-based financial support system for students who qualify. The Booker Promise, which is available to incoming ninth-graders who are eligible at graduation, will fund their college educations and is a bold new step in the mission of ensuring that 100 percent of our students graduate college or career ready. The mission has been accomplished—our students are defying statistics and succeeding beyond expectations. But for too many of our students, this educational dream ends here; the costs of college are enormous, and too many of our students simply do not have the economic means to commit to a college education. The Booker Promise will remove these financial barriers and allow us to provide our students with the means to pursue their dreams and change the trajectory of their lives.
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Free Meals for Thanksgiving Break!
Click above to read more! FREE MEALS FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK: Thanks to the Sarasota County Schools Food & Nutrition Services team, all Sarasota County students and children 18 years and younger can get free breakfasts and lunches for the Thanksgiving break.
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Cap and Gowns are Available for Purchase
Attention Class of 2021: Cap and Gowns are available for purchase. Click the link above. Prices are currently $55 and go up to $75 on January 5th. The deadline for online orders is May 5th.
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Submit Absence Notes VIRTUALLY
You can now submit an absence note, tardy note or request for early dismissal virtually. Click the link above to access!
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Senior Portraits
Cady Studios will be on campus Thursday, November 19th for a small-scale portrait session. This is the LAST CALL to get your cap and gown, casual scene, and yearbook photo taken on campus. Please visit http://bit.ly/bhs21photos to schedule a time between 9 am and 4 pm to get your senior portrait taken. Photos will take place UPSTAIRS in the GYM. If your scheduled time is after 2:15 please enter through the gym parking lot doors. Instructions on how to sign up are posted on our website under Parents and Student > BHS Class of 2021 as well as Cady Studios plan regarding sanitizing and social distancing. This session will only offer yearbook, cap and gown, and the brick casual scene. No other casual scenes will be available at this session. If you want a different scene, you will have to go directly to Cady Studio’s Tampa location. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Crosby at micah.crosby@sarasotacountyschools.net.
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Cross College Alliance Panel Discussion
Attention Seniors! Do you have questions about your post-secondary plans? Register to attend the Cross College Alliance Panel Discussion on November 9th from 9 am-10 am. Link to register is in our bio! The panel includes the following colleges: New College Ringling College of Art & Design State College of Florida Suncoast Technical College University of South Florida
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College and Career Readiness Website
Check it out! We have a NEW College and Career Readiness website. It has a lot of important info pertaining to college and career readiness, scholarships and events.
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BHS Re-Opening Manual
Click to see Booker High School's plan for Re-Opening for the 2020-2021 School Year!
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Parking Permit Information
Parking Permits - Student parking permits are $35 and can be purchased online at https://osp.osmsinc.com/SarasotaFL/. If you are unable to purchase online, you may purchase with cash at the time of pick up. Please bring the exact amount of $35. In addition to payment you will need to provide a copy of your driver’s license, registration, and insurance. Parking permit pick up is Friday, August 21st in the front office of BHS. Pick up times will be split by last name. Last name A – L 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Last name M – Z 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. *Please remember, anytime you are on campus you must wear a mask and maintain a safe social distance.*
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Band of the Week 2019 – Booker High Whirlwind Brigade
It takes enormous dedication to be in a marching band. And if you don't believe me, believe Whirlwind Brigade drum major Zionna Williams.
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ESE Parent University: Transitions – Next Steps for Families – February 10
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