Virtual Course Requirements

A MESSAGE FROM THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND PARENTS: 

Students in the graduating class of 2015 must have taken and passed an online course to meet state graduation requirements. Any high school senior who has not met this requirement should meet with his/her school counselor as soon as possible and sign up for a Sarasota Virtual Academy course. Please note that this online course requirement does not apply to any senior who is pursuing an IB or AICE diploma. 

Please note that the last day to sign up for a required online course through Sarasota Virtual Academy will be Tuesday, March 31, 2015. If you are a senior with questions about whether you have met this online graduation requirement, or if you have questions about how to sign up for an online course, please contact your school counselor or an administrator immediately.

CONGRATULATIONS MR. FINGER!

CONGRATULATIONS MR. FINGER -
SARASOTA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!!

Free Assistance for Completion of FAFSA

Free Assistance for Completion of FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Location:
Sarasota High School
1000 S. School Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34237
BUILDING 13-101

 


 
Date: 
Sunday, February 22, 2015

Time: 
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sarasota High School (SHS) will help all local students and families apply for federal and state financial assistance to attend college.

On College Goal Sunday, financial aid counselors will assist college-bound students and their families in completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

To complete your FAFSA:

1. Apply for a pin number at www.pin.ed.gov
2. Bring your 2014 Federal Income Tax Return (parent and student) or your 2013 Federal Income Tax Return (parent and student)

Students who complete a survey about their experience at College Goal Sunday will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one $250 scholarship, which will apply to any accredited, post-secondary institution of their choice.

For more information, visit collegegoalsundayusa.org or contact your SPHS Guidance Office.

SPHS Now Has a Mobile App!

Get information about SPHS, updated Morning Announcements & Video Announcements, calendar items, and more. Check it out today!

Grab the SPHS Newsletter Mobile App
at the app stores
NOW AVAILABLE! or by QR Code

Finances for the Graduate

Community Youth Development (CYD) is offering a 2-part workshop on Finances for the Graduate on February 17th and 19th from 4:00pm-6:30pm. 

The workshops will be led by Teresa Mast, Business Relations Coordinator in the Office of Business and Economic Development for Sarasota County Government.  The workshops will be interactive and hands-on, teaching students on practical approaches to money management. Topics will include avoiding college campus pitfalls such as credit cards and incentive programs, spending wisely when you don't have much, saving, and investing.

Be sure to RSVP to Crystal at 922-5126 or Crystal@cydonline.org.

Workshops will be held at CYD, 4430 Beneva Rad, Sarasota, FL 34233.

2015 Yearbook Orders Due Soon!

February 9th is the last day to pre-order the 2015 SPHS yearbook – that’s only 1 week away! This is the last week to guarantee the book and any enhancements (name, icons). After that, it is first come, first served.

$65 pays for a complete book of memories including faculty, classes, friends and classmates, dances, events and more - all in color!

Get an order form from the front office or Mrs. Fulgieri, room 225. Or you can order online: ybpay.lifetouch.com

Angel Fund

Dear SPHS Parents,

I'd like to tell you a little about SPHS Booster's Angel Fund. The Angel Fund was established the first year the school opened to offer modest assistance to cover expenses for students that needed a little help, academically, socially, or wherever needed. The fund can cover things like dance tickets, field trips, Prom tickets, PSAT test, AP study guides, SAT test fees, or any expense that is presented to us that may need funding. Students should not miss out on school events due to the cost.

The Graduating Seniors have many expenses in the spring including the $50 Senior fees for graduation and $46 for the cost of their cap & gown that are due now. Every student deserves to be on that stage in cap and gown. Unfortunately we have several Seniors who have come to the office because they can not pay for their fees.

If you would like to sponsor a student please give to the Angel Fund. You will be given volunteer hours for your donation. You can make a check out to SPHS Boosters - Angel Fund and on the memo line write cap & gown.

Thanks for your help and your continued support of the Angel Fund. We want our students to walk proudly across the stage at graduation.

Sincerely,
Marcia Cruce
SPHS Booster President

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Masquerade / Valentine’s Day Dance, February 13th – We will need volunteers to chaperone, man the food tables and help with check-in.  We will also be asking for donations of soda, cases of water and desserts.

SPHS Open House – February 17th – Student and adult volunteers will be needed to help with the next SPHS Open House for prospective students.

Academic Olympics – February 10th – Donations of cases of water, chips and cookies will be needed for this event.

If you are able to help with any of these events, please feel free to contact Kris Kelly at sphsvolunteers@gmail.com.