Bayshore High School - ACT - School District of Manatee County

Issue 76 2012–2013
The Spotlight Shines On
Bayshore High School
T
he Spotlight shines on the proud Bruins at Bayshore High
School (BHS) and its five smaller learning communities (SLCs):
the Arts & Communication Academy; the Business, Global Studies &
Leadership Academy; the Health, Applied Science & Engineering
Academy; the College Center; and the Freshman Learning Center.
College Center: Readiness in Action
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A student applies for
admission to SCF.
uzzwords for the College Center seniors
this fall are SAT/ACT, applications, deadlines, essays, community service, and
scholarships. Dr. Prentiss Herron, College
Center guidance counselor, met individually
and with small groups of dual enrollment/
early admissions students to review everything from admissions criteria to financial aid
to make sure they were on track for applying
to postsecondary institutions.
Freshman Learning Center: ReadiStep
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ll BHS freshman students recently took the ReadiStep
assessment that measures skills that students need to be on
track for college success. This test will provide teachers with insight
into their students’ academic progress. ReadiStep is aligned with the
Common Core State Standards and a national model of rigorous
standards that define the knowledge and skills required to be college
and career ready.
EdVantage Strategic Objective #2:
Articulate personal goals, create plans to achieve
those goals, and exhibit progress toward their attainment.
certifications provide students with credentials that prove they’ve
mastered work-ready skills, and assure employers that students have
the required skills, a win-win situation for all. BHS’s Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Academies exceeded their projections of
earning 150 industry certifications last year. By the end of May, BHS
certified 230 students in Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash,
Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office, and SolidWorks.
Leadership Rally Sparks Enthusiasm
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HS Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) took
part in the CTSO Fall Leadership Rally held recently at
Braden River High School. Students from Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA), SkillsUSA, Technology Student Association (TSA), and
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) participated in many
leadership activities and networked with the more than 600 attendees
from area schools.
Before the event, BHS FBLA students held a canned food drive
and collected over 320 canned goods to donate at the rally. The event
was a fun and educational experience for students and for advisors
Bonnie Condor (FBLA), MaryAnn Kauffman (SkillsUSA), Charles Heister
(TSA), and Cindy Stephens (HOSA).
College Fair “One-Stop Shopping”
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HS recently held its third
annual College Fair, where
representatives from 50 colleges,
universities, and technical schools
helped students explore options in
a “one-stop shopping” experience.
Academy students collected
BHS 3rd Annual College Fair
brochures and took not es on
suggestions from admissions representatives. Students prepared
ahead by formulating questions to ask representatives. “The College
Fair affords students the opportunity to make plans for postsecondary
education,” said Laura Roberts, College & Career Advisor.
Industry Certifications: Exceeding Expectations
I
n our global economy, students need enhanced
technical skills and workforce credentials to better
transition into the workplace and college. Industry
Some of the BHS contingent who attended the Leadership Rally.
Making Math Fun: Math Honor Society
M
u Alpha Theta
members strive to
share a love for math with the
community. For example, club
members hold Family Math
Nights several times a year at
Mu Alpha Theta students have
fun at Family Fun Night.
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local elementary schools. Members select teams and set up various
activities like “Wheel of Math Fortune” or “Beach Ball Fun”. These
exciting activities inspire children and give them a new outlook on
math. They learn that math can be fun, and by participating, they
learn a new set of challenging skills.
Interpreter Training Programs. It also
fosters the confidence needed for a
career as a Video Reply Interpreter.
A student records dialogue
using iMovie.
AVID: Focus on the Future
T
he BHS Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
program recently held its first parent meeting of the year.
Led by lead teacher Robert Wilson and coordinator Angelia Gilley, the
team introduced parents to expectations and requirements for
success in the program. AVID students gave moving testimonies about
how AVID has changed their academic and postsecondary focus.
The AVID team introduced plans for a spring tour to Florida State
University and Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Flagler College
in St. Augustine, and Full
Sail and Rollins Colleges
in Orlando. The tour
objective is to introduce
students to Bright
Futures postsecondary
opportunities in Florida.
AVID Parent Night
SkillsUSA State Champions, National Winners
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HS’s SkillsUSA Florida State Champions advanced to Kansas
City, Missouri to participate in the 2012 SkillsUSA National
Leadership and Skills Conference. Thirteen students and two advisors,
Mr. Charles Heister and Mrs. Mary Ann Kauffman, participated in the
national conference this summer. The advisors learned a great deal
about the contests by participating as judges in areas where BHS
students were not competing.
2012 was the first year for any Floridian to compete in the TechPrep Showcase event at the high school level. BHS teams placed 8th in
the nation in Tech-Prep Showcase Arts and Communications; 13th in
Tech-Prep Showcase Finance; 10th in Tech-Prep Showcase Science,
Technology and Math (Engineering); and 9th in Information
Technology. Bryanna Slavik participated in the national Photography
c om pe ti ti on, de m onstrating Adobe Photoshop skills. “This was an
experience of a lifetime,”
said Bryanna.
The BHS National
SkillsUSA team.
Ruby Uzzell: Leadership Skills Abound
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HS maintains high standards with yet
another Florida SkillsUSA State officer.
Ruby Uzzell was elected State Parliamentarian by
peers at the Florida State Leadership Conference in
May 2012. She introduced herself as “Ruby Uzzell
like the gem in a puzzle.” Despite one deaf ear, she
more than compensates. Ruby competed for three
years in Family Career and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA). As a digital design student, she is
certified in Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
Ruby Uzzell
Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
As a SkillsUSA member since January 2012, she
created a unique Information Technology project with two teammates, winning gold medals at State Championships and placing 9th at
National Competition in June. Ruby attended the mid-July State
Officer Retreat in Oviedo, Florida, where the 12 State Officers, State
Officer Trainer, State Director, and other SkillsUSA Alumni prepare to
lead for another great year.
Young Entrepreneurs Launch Shore-Shirts
D
uring an airport layover after the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference, students brainstormed about starting a
school T-shirt business. The students decided that digital design
students would create logos and designs; accounting students would
track invoices and purchases; and technology students would screen
print the T-shirts.
With the assistance of Doug Wagner, Director of Adult, Career
and Technical Education, BHS secured a used one-station printing
press. TSA advisors MaryAnn Kauffman and Mr. Heister immersed
themselves in tracking down investors and learning about the supply
needs and screen-printing process.
Digital Design students have
created three logo designs that
were used on the first orders. To
date, the T-shirt business is backlogged on orders, the first orders
have been produced, and the
student operation is on the way
to success.
Learning to screen print T-shirts
BUSINESS, GLOBAL STUDIES & LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Upper Level Spanish Challenge
Lights! Camera! Action!
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HS American Sign Language (ASL) students are in the
“movies”. Students are expected to practice dialogues and
prepare for tests in any language class, but in ASL class, students use
iMovie software and their MacBook laptop’s built-in camera for tests.
Students have learned to record, edit, and add captions of English translations to their language videos. This method allows students
to record themselves, view, and redo any parts with mistakes. This
type of testing with iMovie builds students’ skills and awareness of
how to properly use ASL. It helps prepare students to be comfortable
signing in front of a camera, typically a requirement for college
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HS has seen a marked increase in the
number of students taking upper level
Spanish classes. This year, 20+ students, originally
placed in entry-level Spanish, were challenged to
take classes more appropriate to their level. After receiving teacher
recommendations and scoring high on placement exams, 19 students
selected Spanish 3, 4 or AP! This additional foreign language credit is
valuable since colleges and universities encourage guidance counselors to promote more than the two-year minimum admissions requirement. At each level, students are pushing themselves and more
parents are encouraging them to make the most of the opportunities.
OJT Career Experiences
Art: From Class to Community
HS exceptional student education (ESE) students enrolled in
the Career Experience program work for two hours every
morning at various job sites including Bayshore Elementary School,
Sweet Bay Supermarket, Summerfield Retirement Community, and
Westminster Manor.
Coordinated by Bonnie Condor, the program provides on-the-job
(OJT) training and emphasizes job knowledge and employability skills.
Students earn high school credit as they build job skills. Students also
learn soft skills such as following directions, punctuality, staying on
task, cooperation, and respect. As students gain skills, they can apply
for community jobs and
transition to the Career
Placement pr ogram
which is paid employment.
dvanced students in Mrs. D’Amelio’s Ceramics 2 class are
gearing up for another exciting competition where only ten
will be chosen as semifinalists for the annual Heart and Soul Gala and
Live Art Auction. Every year, 25 area high school students’ works are
chosen for auction at the event, hosted by the Manatee Education
Foundation. All monies raised are returned to schools through grants.
Students will unveil their creations at the end of November.
Art teacher Claire Hickman submitted 14 students’ artwork for
the 2012 Sarasota Airport Art Show. Each student worked in either
pencil or ink with designs varying from stippling to complex
Zentangles. The artwork will
be judged by a panel of professionals. Chosen pieces will be
framed and displayed for a
year at the Sarasota airport.
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A student learns job skills
through a retail career
experience
JROTC Chain of Command Leads the Way
W
hether conducting Drill and Ceremony, Rifle Safety, or
Raider Physical Training, the BHS JROTC Chain of
Command leads the way. The JROTC program recently participated in
the school’s “Spirit week” leading up to the homecoming game. The
Cadet leadership assembled a float for the game’s halftime parade.
The theme for the float was “JROTC Pride” with a Roman chariot
appearance. The idea was to group
t he bat t ali on c ol or s and t he
company guidons (pennants) in a
mass formation with a few trophies
out front symbolizing the program’s
commitment towards leadership
and academic excellence.
Cadet leadership leads the way
with the “JROTC Pride” float.
ARTS & COMMUNICATION ACADEMY
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A sample of a student’s pencil
artwork submitted to the
2012 Sarasota Airport Art Show.
Theater Troupe’s Community Performances
W
orking off the success of last year, Bayshore Theater
Company is looking forward to a great 2012–2013 season.
After being the only high school to perform at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, they will be taking their main stage Commedia
Troupe out into the community this year. “It’s been a few years in the
making but it was well worth the effort” said director Brendan
Murphy.
Bayshore sports the only fulltime Commedia Troupe that specializes in theater for youth. The two revolving shows this year are “The
Adventure of Robin Hood” and “Sinbad the Sailor”. The shows should
be up and running by second semester and Mr. Murphy is currently
taking reservations for the troupe to perform at elementary schools.
Besides the Commedia plays, Bayshore continues to add elements to
its theater for youth by incorporating
Story Theater into its curriculum.
“Story Theater adds new elements
such as staging, directing, and
playwriting for the kids to work on. I
am very excited to see how this
eventually morphs into a travelling
production,” says Murphy.
Band: Outstanding Successes
T
he Arts & Communication Academy’s Band Department is off
to a great start for 2012–2013. Daniel E. Boyd, Director of
Bands, is excited at the program’s growth. Students have been working hard preparing selections for upcoming concerts. The Golden Regiment Marching Band has also been making great strides, returning
from a Florida Marching Band Coalition regional competition where
they won Outstanding Music, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding
Visual, Outstanding Color Guard,
Outstanding General Effect, and
overall Champion for Class 1A. The
Golden Regiment hopes to continue
their success at the upcoming
Florida Bandmasters Association
Music Performance Assessment.
Band students pose with one of their
winning performance trophies.
Theater students experiment
with shadow technique.
Music Makers Join Festival of Voices
T
he BHS Music Makers, newly directed by Hannah Dahlquist,
recently participated in USF's Festival of Voices. This festival
consisted of two days of rehearsal with USF Choral Director James
Bass, culminating in a final performance. Over 500 high school and
college students participated, along with volunteers from The Master
Chorale of Tampa Bay.
Over 500 high
school and
college students
created this
mixed choir.
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Martha Proulx receives a check
from the AAUW to help promote
women in engineering.
HEALTH, APPLIED SCIENCE & ENGINEERING ACADEMY
HOSA Membership Doubles
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HS’s Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), under
the direction of advisors James Byrne and Cindy Stephens,
has had a great start to the 2012–2013 school year. Members from
last year met early and set the stage to recruit new members. Teachers helped spread the word to students interested in a health-related
career. The push was successful and HOSA doubled its size!
Members planned for a face-painting booth at the homecoming
football game to help raise money for the state competition trip to
Orlando. Ten members will be attending the first HOSA function soon
in Arcadia, where attendees will learn about the HOSA program and
vote for state officers. Members are looking forward to preparing for
com petition and raising funds to support var ious health related groups such as the
Leukemia Society and the
Alzheimer’s Association.
BHS HOSA members
sporting medals at a
recent competition.
Robotics Program Expands; Encouraging Female Engineers
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HS engineering students are more active than ever, serving
as referees and scorekeepers for a previous VEX ESPN All
Star Challenge and running two TSA District competitions in Manatee
and Sarasota Counties. To help other Manatee County TSA programs
succeed in VEX robotics, BHS is leading an effort to collaborate with
other schools by hosting a VEX scrimmage, VEX League, and a US National Championship Qualifying Event. They also support community
projects such as Manatee Children's Services and most recently the
Manatee County Children's Summit.
As one of the first schools in
Florida to roll out the Florida Department of Education's new robotics
curriculum, BHS recently acquired
Intelitek's Robotics Education Curriculum. This new curriculum will
provide online learning for robotics design, development, evaluation
and programming using Easy C software.
Bayshore actively recruits and supports female students in robotics through the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program,
supported by BHS and by the Association of American University
Women (AAUW). Martha Proulx, TSA advisor and Robotics Teacher,
was recently presented a $500 check from the AAUW for the program.
Academic Team Promotes Learning
T
he Academic Team, led by Chemistry and Physics teacher
Robert Wilson, consists of students competing against other
schools in a quiz show style format. Students study all subjects from
math to social studies, art to foreign language, and compete to answer
questions quickly. They experience great camaraderie and represent
their school well. A side benefit to the Academic Team is that students
gain skills in teamwork, meet motivated students from outside of their
own school, dev el op
skills crucial to success in
college and industry, and
enjoy the sense of
belonging to a team of
peers.
BHS Academic
Team members.
The Smaller Learning Communities programs are under the direction
of the Adult, Career and Technical Education (ACT) Department of
the School District of Manatee County.
Doug Wagner, Director—Adult, Career and Technical Education
Angie Grasberger, SLC Project Manager and
President, National Career Academy Coalition
School District of Manatee County
Adult, Career, & Technical Education
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x2227
FAX 708-8686
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