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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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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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2023-2024 School Choice Enrollment Window: February 1 to February 28
Sarasota County Schools invites parents and guardians from any school district in the state of Florida – whose child is not subject to a current expulsion or susOnline applications for School Choice will be accepted from 8:00 AM Wednesday, February 1, 2023, through 4:30 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
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Education Foundation of Sarasota County: Hurricane Relief Funding - Additional Funds Available!
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has recently received another generous grant of $200,000 from Governor DeSantis’ Florida Disaster Fund.
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Understanding Deferral Diploma
You are invited to join the "Understanding Deferral Diploma" virtual Parent/Family Learning Opportunity on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
