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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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Class of 2021 Brag Board Submission
To submit your post-grad plans, please visit the link above.
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Cap & Gown portraits are now available for purchase!
Check your mailbox and email for portrait proofs or login to your account at bit.ly/CADY_Order or c
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Into the Storm available for screening!
In honor of Black History Month and as a gift to our community, Booker High School is offering a link to the award-winning documentary, "Into the Storm." This film will likely alter your understanding of race relations right here in our community. This student-created film chronicles the tumultuous history of segregation in Sarasota. It is a tale of astounding history, and terrible defeat. Tune in and enjoy this gift. You may not believe the story, and it will be hard to believe four senior film students made it.
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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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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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You’re Invited! Access Points Standards: What Parents Need to Know – April 22
Sarasota County Schools’ Pupil Support Services (PSS) department is proud to present this training for families with children in the Access Points program.
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District Announces New Principal for Venice High School
SARASOTA COUNTY, April 12, 2021 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Laurie Breslin – the current Principal of Sarasota Middle School – has been appointed as the new Principal of Venice High School in Venice.
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You’re Invited! Regional SCS Town Hall Meetings
Please click the headline link to read more.
