JANUARY 27, 2016 • VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 1

14020 Plantat ion Road Fort Myers, FL 33912239-561-0060http://sfm.leeschools.net/

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For the Parents, Students, Staff and Community of South Fort Myers High School

MS. MELISSA LAYNERPrincipal

MR. ALEX DWORZANSKIAssistant Principal of Administration

MR. ANDREW HAMSTRAAssistant Principal of Curriculum

DR. SAMONE MITCHELLAssistant Principal of Student Affairs

MS. ALLISON DEMMINGAssistant Principal of Student Affairs

ADMINISTRATION

VISION

MISSION

To inspire students to be life-long learners through rigor and relevance.

To prepare all students to successfully enter the world of work and/or further their education by challenging them with rigorous academic and technical studies.

News from the Pack LeaderSouth Fort MyersHigh School

“Building Tomorrow by Educating Today.”

Dear parents, guardians, and students: Now that we have enjoyed the holiday months and have second semester behind us, this is a great time for students to start thinking about their goals for the next year. While it may seem far away, keep in mind that the credits, grades, and scores obtained now will help chart the course for the future. Student grade point averages have already been recalculated to include semester one of this school year. Students should stay abreast of their GPA. While a 2.0 GPA is required for graduation and athletic participation, students with loftier goals, such as college, will need to achieve a significantly higher average than that. Furthermore, students should set expectations high to include grades of A, B, or C. While a grade of D is passing, and will earn credit, successful students should choose to achieve higher than that; a grade of D significantly lowers GPA. Remaining in constant contact with a guidance counselor and teachers can help students better reach their goals! Making sure you have the correct number of credits in the appropriate courses is critical for all students wishing to obtain a high school diploma. In addition, students need to be advocates for themselves to know how many credits they have and what classes they still need. Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will begin in a couple of months. Students should start thinking now about their educational goals so that they can make wise decisions for next year’s schedule. Each year, South has increased its upper-level course offerings and we now offer 18 Advanced Placement courses, including our exclusive AP Capstone program, in which many students are enrolled. We currently have students taking on- and off-campus dual enrollment courses. These prestigious course offerings ensure that South is academically-competitive with other high schools and that our students have access to rigorous studies. Students can always come see an administrator or counselor to learn how they can get involved in these exciting opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school. This year, students will be involved in several different standardized tests, to include PERT, SAT, ACT, FSA, EOC’s, and Industry Certification exams. Some will also take Advanced Placement testing. The spring semester of high school is testing-dominant and it is critical that students perform at their highest potential during each of these tests. The scores affect graduation and college/career placement! We can assist you with any questions you may have regarding these tests and how they affect students. I look forward to working with all of our students this semester. Together, we can get all students on the road to academic success!

Melissa LaynerPrincipal

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Wolf TracksJanuary 2016 • Issue 1Published Four Times Per YearSouth Fort Myers High School14020 Plantation RoadFort Myers, FL 33912

The School Board of Lee County, FloridaSteven K. Teuber, District 4

(Chairman)Mary Fischer, District 1

(Vice Chairman)Jeanne S. Dozier, District 2

Cathleen O’Daniel Morgan, District 3 Pamela H. LaRiviere, District 5

Dr. Gregory K. AdkinsSuperintendent

http://www.leeschools.netThe School Board of Lee County, Florida, prohibits discrimination

on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital

status, religion, or sexual orientation.

School Counselors Bonnie Mazza A-DESara Warrick DI-H

Melissa Gorman I-MIWinter Roback MO-ROMichelle Tracy RU-Z

Sign-out Policy Students are not permitted to sign out after 1:20pm. If someone other than a parent or person on the student’s emergency form is signing a student out, the parent/guardian must send written documentation to authorize the pick-up. All notes will be verified prior to releasing students. For the safety of the student, there will be no exceptions to this rule.

Mark Your CalendarFebruary 1st @ 6:30pm Spring Sports Parent night February 15 No School President’s DayMarch 24 End of Q3March 25 No School Good FridayMarch 28-Apr 1 Spring BreakApril 4- No School Professional Duty DayMay 30- Memorial Day No SchoolJune 8-10 Early Dismissal June 10 Last Day for Students

Have You Moved Recently? If you have moved, please send in proof of new address (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement). Updating your address is VERY IMPORTANT!!! Please contact Carol Roth / Information Specialist if you have: moved, or changed your phone number. You can also call her to update your email address.

SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT DRESS CODE 2015-2016 Each principal has the authority, as permitted by School Board policy, to establish standards for student dress. To be in compliance with the dress code for South Fort Myers High School is the responsibility of each parent/guardian and the student. The following are strict guidelines to ensure that South Fort Myers High School students are appropriately dressed for school. Acceptable standards for dress will be enforced by the administration or designee. Students who choose to dress inappropriately will be subject to disciplinary action. If you have any questions please ask an administrator prior to wearing it to school.1. Shoes shall be worn at all times. Shower shoes and/or bedroom slippers are not permitted.2. Pajama bottoms and/or any clothing intended for sleepwear will not be permitted.3. Blankets, pillows, gloves and/or stuffed animals are not permitted in school.4. Headgear (i.e. hoods, hats, bandanas, sunglasses, caps, headbands, etc.) are not to be worn inside the building.

This includes hats attached to belt loops.5. All tops and dresses must have sleeves and cover the shoulder; blouses and tops may not hang off

the shoulder. 6. Shirts and blouses shall be appropriately fastened and must be long enough to be tucked in and remain tucked

in when arms are raised above the head. The back and stomach must be covered at all times. Any exposure of cleavage is unacceptable.

7. Tank tops are not permitted 8. Tops may not be see through9. Shirts that advertise, depict, or include any of the following, included but not limited to, alcohol, drugs, tobacco,

profanity and sexual activities, are not to be worn.10. All dresses, skirts and shorts must be knee length (at or below the knee). 11. Sagging pants are prohibited. Jeans, pants and shorts must be worn fastened at the waist at all

times and secured with a belt. 12. Jeans, pants and shorts with holes or rips/tears above the knee are not acceptable Altered clothing, i.e., cut-off jeans, pants with holes, tears, rips, frays, etc., (above the knee) and/

or ill-fitting garments are not acceptable.13. Lycra, spandex, leggings, jeggings, yoga pants and/or any tight fitting, stretchy material are not

permitted to be worn as pants unless worn under knee length appropriate clothing as defined above. 14. Any articles of clothing or jewelry that could likely cause injury, such as chains, bracelets, rings, chokers (with

or without spikes or studs) are not permitted. 15. Adornments that are attached to exposed body parts other than the ear may not be worn if they could cause

injury, be a safety risk to a student, or may cause a disruption to the school environment (principal’s judgment).16. Any apparel, symbols, badges, or slogans that may be gang related and/or promote the use of weapons, alcohol,

drugs, or are controversial or obscene in nature are unacceptable (i.e. including but not limited to tattoos, bandanas, flags, etc.); it is prohibited to be displayed on a person, locker, vehicle, books, etc., or other locations on campus.

17. Trench coats or similar outer wear may be worn in the building only when weather dictates the use of heavy outer wear.

18. Backpacks will be permitted as long as they can fit underneath a chair so they are not a safety hazard. All students are encouraged to rent a locker to secure their book bags.

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Phone: 239-242-0218Fax: 239-242-0349

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Bringing Back Good Times and Great Food!!4820 Cleveland AvenueFort Myers, FL 33907

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTSIMPLEMENTATION OF ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

FOR MINORS TO MAINTAIN THEIR DRIVING PRIVILEGE Florida State law requires that students 14 to 18 years of age, who have not earned a high school diploma, must attend school regularly in order to maintain their driving privileges. School districts are required to report to the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) the names of students who have accumulated 15 unexcused absences in a period of 90 calendar days. A student who is reported will be informed by the DHSMV that his/her name has been received and may lose the privilege to drive. Should a student be contacted by DHSMV with a notice to suspend license, he or she may initiate a request for a hardship waiver, or a request for a reinstatement of driving privileges, by contacting the hearing committee established in the school. Please encourage regular school attendance so that your child may improve his/her learning potential and enjoy the opportunity to drive. EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR MAKE-UP WORK Students that are absent from class will need to submit an excused note from the parent/guardian with the name of student, date of absence, reason for absence, and parent contact information to the attendance secretary within two (2) days of the absence. Students will not be able to receive any make up work unless the note has been accepted and received as excused within the two (2) day time frame. All unexcused absences will result in zero for any assignments missed that day. Attendance reasons that are considered excused are outlined as:

· Personal illness · Death of a relative · Religious holiday(s) · Subpoena by law enforcement · Any other reason must be approved prior to the absence by an administrator

*Any student participating in an after school activity or athletic event must be in school on the day of the activity for a minimum of two (2) blocks. Students who are suspended from school are prohibited from participating/attending any after-school activities at any Lee County school during their suspension. TARDY GUIDELINES · Students can be tardy up to 12 times (excused or unexcused) in a semester. This includes parents walking the student

into the building. Students must have a note with an excusable reason, otherwise it will be considered unexcused. · We will accept up to 12 hand written notes. After 12 students will need some form of a legal note for lateness.

ú Student must have a doctor’s, court or any other legal documentation to be excused. · We will give student 1 car trouble excused after that they will be considered unexcused.

It is very important that students make it to school on time. If transportation is needed, the district provides bus transportation. Please contact the school to request bus route information.

Driver Education THE DATES FOR THE SPRING DE SATURDAY CLASS ARE SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 – SATURDAY, APRIL 23. Space is limited. STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT MR. MOREHEAD IN ROOM 206A IF THEY HAVE QUESTIONS OR ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING THE COURSE.

Delivery Policy We cannot accept deliveries of food for students during the school day. We also do not accept deliveries of flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, etc. for students. Flowers and balloons can cause allergic reactions, and all are a distraction to the learning environment. Thank you for adhering to this policy.

Sign-out Policy Students are not permitted to sign out after 1:20pm. If someone other than a parent or person on the student’s emergency form is signing a student out, the parent/guardian must send written documentation to authorize the pick-up. All notes will be verified prior to releasing students. For the safety of the student, there will be no exceptions to this rule.

Code of Conduct Forms It is important that we are able to get in contact with a parent/guardian. Parents please make sure we have your child’s emergency card and directory information on file at school. To obtain copies of the forms you may visit http://www.leeschools.net/code-of-conduct or come into the school to complete the forms.

Southwest Florida Graduation Rates Continue to SoarSOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL 2011-2012

81.02012-201379.7

2013-201479.5

2014-201581.8

South increased our graduation rate compared to previous years. Great job faculty and staff!

Fines and Overdue Textbooks

Overdue/fees & fines notices were sent out to all students during 1st period, January 6th, 2016. Books & fees can be turned in/paid in the Media Center to Mrs. Jeffcott, Media Specialist. Books and fines from other schools may be returned to South High Media Center to be sent to original school.Out of Field / Non-Highly Qualified

Teachers The following teachers (at right) are considered to be teaching out of field or not highly qualified by the state. They all have a documented plan to become in field and highly qualified on file with the district.

ESOL Endorsement of 300 hours

Name Out Of Field / NHQNathan Boleen ESOL EndorsementJason Braunstein ESOL EndorsementGillian Day-Leighton ESOL EndorsementJonathan Druskis ESOL EndorsementKorey Perkins ESOL Endorsement

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In December, South celebrated the efforts and successes of 390 Advanced Placement students. The AP program requires a level of student dedication that goes above and beyond that of a traditional high school class. For their efforts, students are exposed to higher level thinking and analysis skills, learn how to better manage their time and potentially graduate with several college course credits already earned. Over 150 certificates of success were awarded to those that earned a 3, 4 or 5 passing score on AP exams last year. In addition South recognized 7 students who had earned a level of distinction for passing 3

or more AP courses and their exams while enrolled at South. South is in its first year of the AP capstone program which provides students with the opportunity to graduate with a special diploma after meeting the programs requirements. If you are interested in the program we will be offering information sessions during our school choice open house this month, or you can visit https://lp.collegeboard.org/ap-capstone for additional information. South is looking to build an “AP parent advisory board” to help us build and support this prestigious academic program. Parents wishing to get involved could assist with fundraising for the program and organizing our celebration events. If you are interested please contact Steven Wilkie at stevenjw@leeschools.net or Kati Morris at KatherineM@leeschools.net.

AP Scholars (passed 3 AP exams/Classes) AP Scholars with Honors (passed 4 AP exams/Classes)Carolina Arrango Ryan KennedySeptember Fullwood Harrison McKayCalvin Genzlinger Aubrey Walker

AP Scholar with Distinction (passed AP exams/Classes)Elise Kolody

Celebrating our AP students in their pursuit of AP certificates and Capstone diplomas.

Last Chance! Don’t forget to buy a Yearbook and Senior adYearbooks are on sale! $70 ($25 down payment) Recognize your Favorite Senior with a senior Recognition Ad! Contract due February 5, reserve your space with 20% down.

SAC Meeting Dates Parents we need to hear from you. Come join us at one of our SAC meetings; all dates are on Monday’s at 5:30pm in room 168

· Feb 1 · April 11

Transcript Policy Students will need to request a FINAL transcript at the end of the year if they want one sent to a college. They are not automatically sent. The student will need to fill out a “purple” transcript request form, located at the counter in guidance. They are $1.00 each. Students will need to indicate that it is for a FINAL transcript in order to be sent.

Student Assignment 2016-17JANUARY 11TH – APRIL 1, 2016 Parents of currently enrolled students in Lee County Public School grades five, eight, and students in Pre-K attending Lee County Public Schools who are eligible for kindergarten for 2016/17, will be mailed their child’s personalized application on January 8, 2016. This is a very exciting time of year for students and parents as they plan for 2016-2017! Those receiving the applications can save time by applying online! Please read the documents sent to you very carefully, and determine if you want to apply online, mail it back to us, or bring it to one of our offices in person. This is a ten-week application period. There is no need to stand in long lines the first few days since you have ten weeks to submit the application. All applications are processed as a group. Parents of children who will be five on or before September 1st , 2015 and who are not enrolled in one of the district’s Pre-K programs must visit one of our offices to register for kindergarten for the 2016/2017 school year (bring registration requirements). This should be done during the first application period (January 11 – April 1) to increase the chances of being assigned to your preferred school. Brand new students cannot apply on-line – they must be registered in person. There are no automatic assignments – parents need to register incoming kindergartners even if they have an older sibling already attending the preferred school. Please visit www.leeschools.net for registration requirements and Student Assignment Office locations. There is also virtual instruction available within the Lee County School District. Lee Virtual Instruction Program (LVIP) is the only K-12 school in the District. It follows the school district calendar and offers the same diploma opportunity as any other school in the District. There are two application periods for LVIP. The first application period coincides with the Student Assignment’s first application period. The second one starts the Monday after Thanksgiving for second semester enrollments. Applying to LVIP does not affect your current School Choice assignment until the student is accepted into the LVIP program. Visit Lee Virtual Instruction Program at http://lvip.leeschools.net/.

Enskripsyon Elèv 2016-1711 JANVYE – 1 AVRIL, 2016 Paran elèv ki enskri kounyenan nan Lekòl Piblik nan Konte Lee e ki nan klas senkyèm, uityèm, ak elèv ki nan Pre-K e ki kalifye pou Kindergarten pou ane 2016/17, va resevwa yon aplikasyon pèsonèl pa lapòs le 8 Janvye, 2016. Se yon moman trè special pou paran ak elèv pandan yap fè plan pou 2016-2017. Moun ki resevwa aplikasyon sa yo pap pèdi tan si yo aplike nan entènèt! Silvouplè fè atansyon lè wap li dokiman nou voye yo, e deside si w vle aplike nan entènèt ou byen si w vle plen aplikasyon an e voye l bak pa lapòs, ou byen si w vle vini nan yon nan ofis nou yo. Peryòd aplikasyon sa a ap dire dis- semèn. Ou gen dis-semèn pou soumèt aplikasyon ou an, donk pa gen rezon pou kanpe nan yon liy ki va long pandan premye jou yo. Tout aplikasyon yo asiyen ansanm. Paran ti moun kap gen senk an le 1e Septam, 2015 ou anvan dat sa a e ki pa enskri nan pwogram Pre-K nan distri a dwe vini nan yon nan ofis nou yo pou enskri pou kindergarten pou ane skolè 2016/2017 (vini ak dokiman nesesè pou enskripsyon an) Sa dwe fèt pandan premye peryòd enskripsyon an (11Janvye-11Mas) si w vle ogmante chans ou pou jwen lekòl ou vle a. Elèv ki nouvo pa ka aplike nan- entènèt. – yo dwe vini pèsonèlman. Nou pa otomatikman asiyen yon elèv- Paran yo bezwen vin enskri ti moun ki pral nan kindergarten menm si gen lòt frè ak sè ki deja prale nan lekòl yo vle a. Silvouplè vizite www.leeschools.net pou dokiman ke wap bezwen pou enskri pitit ou an e si w bezwen konnen kote Ofis Enskripsyon pou Elèv yo ye. Gen enstriksyon sou Lekòl Virtual la ki disponib andan Lekòl Distri Konte Lee a. Enstriksyon Lee Virtual a (LVIP) se sèl pwogram nan Distri a ki gen K-12. Pwogram sa a swiv menm kalandriye ak Lekòl nan distri an e li ofri opòtinite pou resevwa menm diplòm ke lòt lekòl nan Distri a ofri. Gen 2 peryòd ki ouvri pou plen yon aplikasyon pou LVIP. Premye Peryòd sa a tombe menm lè premye peryòd Depatman Asiyasyon pou Elèv la kòmanse . Dezyèm peryòd la kòmanse nan Lendi apre fèt Thanksgiving lè dezyèm semès la kòmanse. Aplikasyon ou plen pou LVIP va afekte Chwa Lekòl ke yo asyen elèv la sèlman lè w aksepte yon plas nan pwogram LVIP an. Ou ka vizite enstrikson sou Pwogram sa-a nan adrès http://lvip.leeschools.net/.

Selección Escolar 2016-2017ENERO 11 – ABRIL 1, 2016 Los padres de familia de estudiantes actualmente asistiendo a las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Lee en los grados quinto, octavo, y Pre-kínder atendiendo a una de las escuelas públicas que son elegibles para Kinder recibirán en el correo una aplicación personalizada en enero 8 del 2016. Este es un tiempo muy importante del año para los estudiantes y sus padres para planear para el año 2016-17. Los que reciben esta aplicación pueden ahorrar tiempo aplicando por computadora. Por favor lea los documentos que le enviamos cuidadosamente y determine si usted quiere aplicar por computadora, mandar la aplicación por correo, o traerla en persona a una de nuestras oficinas. El periodo de aplicación es de diez semanas. No hay necesidad de pararse en líneas largas los primeros días de aplicación ya que usted tiene diez semanas para aplicar. Todas las aplicaciones son procesadas en grupo. Los padres de los niños que cumplirán cinco años antes o el día 1 de septiembre, 2016 y que no están matriculados en una de las escuelas del distrito en el programa de Pre-K deben visitar una de nuestras oficinas para matricular a sus niños por primera vez en kindergarten para el año escolar 2015/2016. Por favor aplique durante enero 11 y marzo 11 para aumentar los chances de ser asignado a una de las escuelas de su preferencia. Estudiantes nuevos no pueden aplicar por computadora, estudiantes nuevos deben aplicar en persona. No hay asignaciones automáticas – los padres de familia necesitan matricular a todos los niños que van a entrar a kindergarten aun cuando tengan hermanos que ya están asistiendo a esa escuela. Por favor visite la página del Internet www.leeschools.net para los requisitos de matrícula y para información acerca de donde están situadas nuestras oficinas. También existe la instrucción virtual disponible dentro del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Lee. El Programa de Instrucción Virtual de Lee (LVIP) es la única escuela K-12 en el Distrito. Sigue el calendario del distrito escolar y ofrece la misma oportunidad de diploma como cualquier otra escuela en el Distrito. Hay 2 períodos de aplicación para LVIP. El primer período de aplicación coincide con el primer período de aplicación de la Asignación de Estudiantes. El segundo comienza el lunes después de Acción de Gracias para inscripciones del segundo cuatrimestre. Aplicando a LVIP no afecta su asignación actual hasta que el estudiante es aceptado en el programa de LVIP. Visita el Programa de Instrucción Virtual Lee en http://lvip.leeschools.net/.

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Florida Statewide Assessment Program 2015–2016 Schedule

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)English Language Arts and MathematicsDates Assessment Feb. 29–Mar. 11 Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA Grades 4–11 English Language Arts – Writing Component Mar. 28–Apr. 8 Computer-Based (and Paper-Based Accommodations): FSA English Language Arts Grade 10 Retake Apr. 11–22 Paper-Based Accommodations: FSA Grades 4–11 English Language Arts Apr. 11–May 6 Computer-Based: FSA Grades 4–11 English Language ArtsFSA End-of-Course AssessmentsDates Assessment Apr. 18–May 13 Computer-Based:July 11–22 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) AssessmentsFlorida Comprehensive Assessment Test® FCAT 2.0Dates Assessment Mar. 28–Apr. 1 Paper-Based Accommodations: FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Mar. 28–Apr. 8 Computer-Based: FCAT 2.0 Reading RetakeNGSSS End-of-Course AssessmentsDates Assessment Mar. 28–Apr. 1 Paper-Based Accommodations: Algebra 1 Retake Mar. 28–Apr. 8 Computer-Based: Algebra 1 Retake Apr. 18–May 13 Paper-Based Accommodations: Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History Apr. 18–May 20 Computer-Based: Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History July 11–15 Paper-Based Accommodations: Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History July 11–22 Computer-Based: Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History

ACT/SATJuniors! Seniors! And Parents of juniors and Seniors! Is it time to register for ACT/SAT?! Please be aware of the ACT and SAT upcoming test dates so that you will not have to pay a late fee. Remember passing scores on ACT and SAT can substitute for the FCAT for Seniors and the FSA for Juniors. Contact your student’s guidance counselor for more information.

ACT Testing DatesTest Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required

6-Feb-16 8-Jan-16 January 9-15, 2016

9-Apr-16 4-Mar-16 March 5-18, 2016

11-Jun-16 6-May-16 May 7-20, 2016

SAT Testing Dates (430 in Reading to Pass)Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline

Mail Phone/Online Deadline for Change

5-Mar-16 5-Feb-16 19-Feb-16 23-Feb-16 23-Feb-16

7-May-16 8-Apr-16 22-Apr-16 26-Apr-16 26-Apr-16

4-Jun-16 5-May-16 20-May-16 25-May-16 25-May-16

Class of 2016 Wolfpack Seniors Make Future PlansCongratulations to the following Class of 2016 Seniors who have received college or military letters of acceptance:

Allison Bailey Florida Atlantic UniversityBrianna Davis University of Central FloridaCheyenne Garrell Santa Fe CollegeMalea Gold Coastal Carolina UniversityAlyssa Hall University of Valley ForgeKendall Harmaty University of Central FloridaJared Lallo United States ArmyJames Lynom Santa Fe College

Eyllen Miranda University of South FloridaAlly Murray-Maravilla Santa Fe CollegeEliajalyn Nazario Florida Southern CollegeHiral Patel Florida International UniversityAndre Polk University of South FloridaJordari Rene Stetson UniversityThomas Truong University of Central FloridaCasey Winn Eckerd College

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BASEBALLBoys VarsityTuesday 02/02/16 North Fort Myers High School (North Ft. Myers Classic vs Cypress) Away 4:00 PMThursday 02/04/16 North Fort Myers High School (North Ft. Myers Classic) Away 7:00 PMThursday 02/11/16 Ida Baker High School Away 7:00 PMFriday 02/12/16 Evangelical Christian High Sch Away 7:00 PMSaturday 02/13/16 Piper High School Home 1:00 PMTuesday 02/16/16 Gateway Charter High School (@ Buckingham Park) Away 7:00 PMThursday 02/18/16 Cypress Lake High School Home 7:00 PMMonday 02/22/16 Cape Coral High School Home 7:00 PMFriday 02/26/16 Estero High School Away 7:00 PMTuesday 03/01/16 Lehigh Senior High School Away 7:00 PMThursday 03/03/16 Cypress Lake High School Away 7:30 PMFriday 03/04/16 Naples High School Home 6:00 PMTuesday 03/08/16 Gulf Coast High School Ho me 6:00 PMThursday 03/10/16 Riverdale High School Away 7:00 PMTuesday 03/15/16 Mariner High School Home 7:00 PMThursday 03/17/16 Dunbar High School Home 7:00 PMTuesday 03/22/16 Palmetto Ridge High School Away 6:00 PMThursday 03/24/16 East Lee County Home 7:00 PMFriday 03/25/16 Barron Collier High School Away 7:00 PMTuesday 04/05/16 Gateway Charter High School Home 7:00 PMThursday 04/07/16 North Fort Myers High School Away 7:00 PMFriday 04/08/16 Lely High School Home 7:00 PMTuesday 04/12/16 Southwest Florida Christian Acad Away 6:00 PMThursday 04/14/16 Fort Myers High School Away 7:00 PMMonday 04/18/16 OPEN DATE (Districts @ higher seed) Home 7:00 PM*Boys Junior VarsityThursday 02/11/16 Ida Baker High School Away 4:00 PMTuesday 02/16/16 Gateway Charter High School (@ Buckingham Park) Away 4:00 PMThursday 02/18/16 Cypress Lake High School Home 4:00 PMMonday 02/22/16 Cape Coral High School Home 4:00 PM

SOFTBALLGirls VarsityTuesday 01/26/16 Mariner High School (Mariner Pre Season Classic (VS Mariner HS)) Away 7:00 PMThursday 01/28/16 Mariner High School (Mariner Pre Season Classic (VS Island Coast) Away 5:00 PMTuesday 02/02/16 Mariner High School Home 7:00 PMThursday 02/04/16 La Belle High School Away 7:00 PMFriday 02/05/16 Evangelical Christian High Sch Home 6:00 PMThursday 02/11/16 Ida Baker High School Away 6:00 PMTuesday 02/16/16 Gateway Charter High School (@ Veterans Park) Away 6:00 PMThursday 02/18/16 Cypress Lake High School Home 7:00 PMFriday 02/19/16 Southwest Florida Christian Acad Home 6:00 PMMonday 02/22/16 Cape Coral High School Home 7:00 PMWednesday 02/24/16 East Lee County High Away 6:00 PMFriday 02/26/16 Estero High School Away 7:00 PMTuesday 03/01/16 Lehigh Senior High School Away 7:00 PMFriday 03/04/16 Naples High School Home 6:00 PMTuesday 03/08/16 Gulf Coast High School Home 6:00 PMThursday 03/10/16 Riverdale High School Away 7:00 PMThursday 03/17/16 Dunbar High School Home 6:00 PMTuesday 03/22/16 Palmetto Ridge High School Away 6:00 PMThursday 03/24/16 East Lee County High Home 6:00 PMTuesday 04/05/16 Island Coast High School Home 7:00 PMThursday 04/07/16 North Fort Myers High School Away 7:00 PMMonday 04/11/16 OPEN DATE (Districts @ higher seed) Home 4:00 PM

TRACKSaturday 02/20/16 Ida Baker High School (Ida Baker Indoor/Outdoor Challenge) Away 10:00 AMSaturday 02/27/16 Naples High School (Naples Eagle Invitational) Away 9:00 AMSaturday 03/05/16 Golden Gate High School (Golden Gate Invitational) Away 9:00 AMSaturday 03/19/16 Ida Baker High School (Wolfpack Invitational) Home 9:00 AMThursday 03/31/16 OPEN DATE (Pepsi Relays Gainesville 3/31 -4/2/16) Away 9:00 AMSaturday 04/09/16 Ida Baker High School (LCAC) Away 9:00 AM

TENNISBoys VarsityTuesday 02/02/16 Cypress Lake High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/04/16 Cape Coral High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/11/16 Riverdale High School Away 3:30 PMTuesday 02/16/16 North Fort Myers High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/18/16 Mariner High School Away 3:30 PMTuesday 02/23/16 Lehigh Senior High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/25/16 Island Coast High School Home 3:30 PMTuesday 03/01/16 Ida Baker High School Home 3:30 PMThursday 03/03/16 Fort Myers High School Away 3:30 PMTuesday 03/08/16 Estero High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 03/10/16 East Lee County High Away 3:30 PMTuesday 03/15/16 Dunbar High School Home 3:30 PMWednesday 03/23/16 OPEN DATE (Districts @ 3 Oaks Tennis Center) Away 9:00 AMThursday 03/24/16 OPEN DATE (Districts @ 3 Oaks Tennis Center) Away 9:00 AMGirls VarsityTuesday 02/02/16 Cypress Lake High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/04/16 Cape Coral High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/11/16 Riverdale High School Away 3:30 PMTuesday 02/16/16 North Fort Myers High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/18/16 Mariner High School Away 3:30 PMTuesday 02/23/16 Lehigh Senior High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 02/25/16 Island Coast High School Home 3:30 PMTuesday 03/01/16 Ida Baker High School Home 3:30 PMThursday 03/03/16 Fort Myers High School Home 3:30 PMTuesday 03/08/16 Estero High School Away 3:30 PMThursday 03/10/16 East Lee County High Home 3:30 PMTuesday 03/15/16 Dunbar High School Away 3:30 PMWednesday 03/23/16 OPEN DATE (Districts @ 3 Oaks Tennis Center) Away 9:00 AMThursday 03/24/16 OPEN DATE (Districts @ 3 Oaks Tennis Center) Away 9:00 AM

2016 Spring Sports Schedule*Please check the athletic website for schedule updates.

Athletic Schedules

The Wolfpack Athletic Department has an Online Athletic Apparel Store to purchase “Wolfpack Gear”. Go to the school website: sfm.leeschools.net/athletic-apparel or pick up an order form in the Athletic Office.

FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (you do not have to be an athlete to be in club!)

SFMHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Tuesday from 1:45-2:20, in the HOPE room #168. Everyone on campus is invited. Throughout the year, Fellowship of Christian Athletes show LOVE to our staff by providing bagels/OJ, candy canes & hearts for teachers, and Gatorade, popsicles, candy, & honeybuns to athletes. Every week we have a church youth pastor speaking to our group. All students must go to their sports practice or have ride home by 2:30. Any questions, please email James Barritt at JamesOB@leeschools.net or Cynthia Jeffcott at Cynthiaje@leeschools.net.

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Congrats to All-Area First Team PlayersHowie Wehrenberg Dartanian Gotay Willie Johnson Andre Polk Jonah Manning

Willie Johnson’s Rotary South MVP award.

South Fort Myers Journalism students have launched their online student newspaper The Wolfpack Press. Please visit www.Wolfpack.Press and follow us on Twitter: @SFMPackPress.

Student of the Week Kerweens is a junior and a third year AVID student. He excels at math and aspires to be either an engineer or pilot. Kerweens is considering Jacksonville University for his college plans. Most admirable qualities: hard working, focused and always willing to help his peers.

Kerweens Sanon

AVID trip to FIU in November

Congrats to Coach Morehead on his 500th career victory. Great job Coach and great job team on the big win!

Cheerleaders Fendy Isma & Chandra Thomas honored to cheer @ Lady Eagles Women’s Basketball game @ FGCU

Rotary South All-Star cheerleaders, Paige Brooks and Allie Bailey, represented South very well at the Rotary All-star Game.

Wolfpack lady bowlers at States in Orlando.

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Spectacular Year So FarBy C/MAJ Cindy Caballero

This year has been an incredible year so far. JROTC cadets have participated in an extraordinary number of events from competitions to camping trips. However, the school year hasn’t come to an end. There’s still tons left for the program to do! Halfway into the year, JROTC has so much more accomplish. These next few months are jam packed, starting the New Year off with a rappelling trip, a blood drive, and a trip to some of the universities here in Florida. During the rappel trip cadets get the opportunity to conquer their fears through climbing walls and zip lining. The blood drive is hosted twice a year by JROTC. Cadets have the opportunity to donate blood within the school for a good cause. Finally, the university trips target primarily cadets who are in their junior or sophomore year of high school. Cadets have an opportunity to visit a state college and a private college and receive a briefing about the schools, admission requirements and scholarship opportunities. In the months of February, March, and April we continue to stay busy. Those events are the Cadet Ball, the Lisa Pauchey Drill meet, and a spring campout. The Cadet Ball, held at the Harborside convention center, gives cadets an opportunity to expand their horizons while interacting with peers from all 14 high schools in a formal setting. The Lisa Pauchey Drill Meet is held in the University of Tampa where cadets compete against other JROTC teams from across Florida in drill, exhibition, and color guard events. Finally, Spring Camp held on the Peace River gives cadets an opportunity to spend time canoeing, swimming, and camping. So far this school year has been one full of events for the program, yet the year isn’t done and we still have plenty more events for cadets to participate in. JROTC hosts many events throughout the school year and every year they differ. As these events approach, we look forward to them with much excitement.