This is an important update regarding achange to Professional Study Days forthe balance of the school year. Toensure our high school seniors have therequisite number of instructionalminutes, the remaining professionalstudy days have been converted to fullinstructional days. Accordingly, the lastday for high school seniors districtwidewill be June 4, 2021. The final examweek for seniors will occur May 25-28,2021. We will hold a series oftransitional workshops, seminars, andactivities for our seniors the week ofJune 1-4, 2021.

Please feel free to call our school if youhave any concerns or questions. We arealways happy to hear from our families.

Senior BBQ: April 8, 2021 from 12:45 pm - 3:00 pmSenior Prom: Date and Time to be announcedGraduation:

At Fort Lauderdale High School we want to continue to make yourSenior year as memorable as possible. We know that it has beena difficult year, but we have some exciting events lined up foryou. To follow CDC guidelines, activities will be socially distanced,and masks will be required at all times.

Plan A: June 5th at 7:00 pm - Pompano Beach HS StadiumPlan B: June 9th at 2:00 pm - Nova Southeastern University

We look forward to seeing you all! Please follow FLHS Class of2021 on Instagram and Twitter @FLHS_2021 for updatesregarding your special events. Information can also be found onour school website.

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Welcome to the final quarter of the 2020-2021 school year! We are excitedto finish this year strong. We have various events that will be forthcomingand important information to share regarding testing. Please continue tovisit our website or follow us on Twitter to get up to date information onwhat is happening at our school @FlhsOfficial and @PrincipalFLhigh. GoFlying L's!

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Attention Class of 2021 ! ! !

Interested in purchasing a FLHS yearbook?

Do not miss out! Order your 2020-2021 Yearbook now atFLHSYearbook.com. On our website you can also find informationabout placing a personalized ad in our yearbook. By purchasing anad in our yearbook, your club or business will be seen by a studentbody close to 2,300 students. For senior parents, this is a specialopportunity to congratulate your graduate!

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FSA Writing (1 session) – 120 minutesFSA English Language Arts (2 sessions) – 90 minutes eachAlgebra 1 End of Course Exam (2 sessions) – 90 minutes eachGeometry End of Course Exam (2 sessions) – 90 minutes eachBiology End of Course Exam (1 session) – 160 minutesUS History End of Course Exam (1 session) – 160 minutes

All students should report to campus at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their test.If you are scheduled to test at 8:00AM, please be on campus by 7:40AMIf you are scheduled to test at 11:30AM, please be on campus by 11:10AM

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMSAP students were recently asked to complete a survey to make their exam format selection for the upcoming APExams. All exams are offered in a paper and pencil on campus or digitally at home or in school. We asked for aMarch 18th deadline so that we can coordinate our AICE, AP and state mandated assessments in sociallydistanced spaces for large numbers of students. The exam format selection does not guarantee a student theexam administration window. AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, and AP MusicTheory are NOT offered digitally by College Board. AP DIGITAL EXAM INFORMATIONDigital exams taken on desktop or laptop computers will be the sole exam format for many subjects on theAdministration 2 and 3 test dates. Because the full-length digital AP Exams require typewritten free responses, theexams can’t be taken on smartphones. Students will need to install the digital exam application on the computerthey will use throughout AP testing this year; this will not be the same digital testing platform that was used foremergency testing in Spring 2020. Students do not need to install the LockDown Browser they may use for secureAP Classroom assignments. Digital exams will be full length and test the same knowledge and skills as paper andpencil exams, in a format-appropriate manner. Students are required to complete all setup and readiness stepsbefore exam day and understand and follow exam security policies and procedures. Students should be preparedto take the digital version of the exam (if applicable), in the event they need to take a makeup digital exam. The monthly calendar for AP and AICE exams is posted on the school website under testing. FSA EXAMSThe FSA Writing exam begins on April 5th and concludes on April 15th with make-up exams continuing throughthe week of April 19th. Schedules have been distributed by email to parents and by teachers to students. Our FSAWriting has been scheduled by teacher/period and is also posted on the FLHS school website under testing. Perthe Florida Department of Education (FDOE), no remote administrations are available for any statewidesummative assessments. Unlike some states, Florida has no "opt-out" policy for state assessments used as therequired measures of student achievement for the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. For each exam we askthat parents confirm their receipt of the student’s exam and let us know if their student will be present or not bycompleting a form that will be posted under the FLHS website under testing. *Schedules for statewide assessments are posted on the school website under testing or click here to access. FSA/EOC EXAM DURATION

EXAM ARRIVAL

Complete the appropriate early dismissal form to be signed by registering parent/guardian. This form can befound on our website under TESTING and EARLY DISMISSAL - Click here for the form.A copy of their registering parent/guardians photo ID.The early dismissal form will be posted to the FLHS website after Spring Break.If your student will not be dismissed early, they will be expected to report to their regularly scheduled classes.

Students are reminded to maintain a 6ft. distance from others.A mask covering both the nose and mouth while on District property is required.Sanitizer will be provided to all students to wipe down their testing station and computer prior to testing.Testing areas will be disinfected between tests by our custodial staff.

Students are asked to bring their school issued device with them to update for future testing.

EARLY DISMISSAL FROM TESTINGStudents who are to be dismissed after testing will need the following:

SAFETY

SCHOOL ISSUED DEVICES (LAPTOPS)

Please visit our website for all testing information. Ms. Wray, our Student Assessment Specialist, will besharing important testing information and tips as testing dates get closer.

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Magnet programs

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Please review Fort Lauderdale High School's 2021Cambridge Exam Schedule below:

school calendar

College and Career Q & A SessionsMs. Wolfe is holding Q & A Sessions every Friday at 2:45via Teams. Check your email for the Teams link eachweek.

ScholarshipsWondering how you can go about acquiring scholarshipmoney for college? Get started on scholarships withRaise.Me and the College Board OpportunityScholarships. Also create a scholarship profile onFastweb.com or GoingMerry.com.

If you have any questions about scholarships or lifeafter high school, feel free to contact Ms. Wolfe atcammy.wolfe@browardschools.com.

Keep your files backed up in case somethinghappens to your PC. Right Click the OneDrive icon -> Settings->Backup->Manage backup. It will allow you to backup filesfrom your desktop, documents, or picturesfolders. Select the locations you want backed upand hit start backup. Once the backup is done,you'll be able to access your files from theOneDrive web app or another PC that is signed inusing your P#.

If you need assistance our Technology departmentcan be reached by emailingFLHtechnology@browardschools.com or by callingthe main line at 754-322-1100.

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Clubs & Activities

Thinking of ways to get involved at FLHS next year? Check out the wonderful clubs and activities that weoffer!

To obtain club information and meeting times, pleasevisit: www.browardschools.com/fortlauderdale andselect Activities. Here you will be able to see the list ofclub sponsors and flyers for each club. Many clubs aremeeting virtually this year so get involved!

At Fort Lauderdale High School we want to provide our students with a variety of support systems to ensurethey succeed. We have several enrichment/intervention opportunities such as STAR Tutoring, Spring SuccessCamps, and Broward School's Ask Bria which take place during different days and times of the week. Checkout the flyers below and join the sessions that are beneficial for you. Feel free to contact Ms. Bleckerregarding any questions about STAR Tutoring or Ms. Ospina regarding the Spring Success Camps.

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FLHS Extended learning opportunities

1. Login into SSO/Canvas and click the Ask BRIA link in your Canvas course or the tile on your Clever Launchpad. 2. On the Ask BRIA landing page, scroll down to select school level and then select region for your school. 3. Choose subject you need help with and wait in the lobby of the Teams meeting until an Ask BRIA teacher letsyou in to help you with your assignment. Subjects: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, AP/Honors, Cambridge International and more!

16 short (3-5 minute) mindfulness exercises called School Tools designed for students of all ages; 12 short (3-5 minute) mindfulness exercises called Elder Tools designed for the more mature audience; Over 40 full length meditations and four running podcast series. Mindfulness exercises in Spanish The club has an inspirational message that is uploaded on Sundays, a new meditation on Monday, and newpodcast episode on Thursdays. MindFULLme will be dropping Parent University shortly after Spring Break. MindFULLme interviews Mrs. Brown, Coach Grace, a high school panel, college panel and Social Worker,Sierra Shnitzer (FLHS Alum) to help parents during the pandemic and an unusual year.

Fort Lauderdale High School hosts mindFULLme.org. The mission of the mindfulness group's website is to helpall individuals to have a better and healthier lifestyle by introducing stress relieving activities that will increaseones daily livelihood.

Some of the resources that can be found on the MindFULLme website include:

At Fort Lauderdale High School we take pride in celebrating our students. The School Board of Broward Countyis committed to the teaching of Character Education and has adopted eight core character traits as part of theStandards of Service Policy. Each month the faculty and staff at FLHS will nominate students who display thecharacteristics of those traits. The students who are chosen will be celebrated and highlighted all month long! Check out our Kids of Character and all our nominees. Stay tuned to find out who will be our next Kids ofCharacter!

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