City of Sunrise Schools Guide 2023

Our City Commission

Michael J. Ryan was elected Mayor of Sunrise in August 2010, and returned to office without opposition in 2012, 2016 and 2020. He earned a B.B.A., majoring in Finance, from The George Washington University, and a Juris Doctorate, summa cum laude, from The Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Mayor Ryan has long been an active resident of the City of Sunrise. Mayor Ryan served as a PTA President for two years and as an Executive Board Officer for an additional two years with the Sawgrass Elementary PTA; a volunteer coach over many years for youth soccer, baseball and flag football; volunteer coach for high school varsity girls soccer team; and two terms as Chair of the Education Advisory Board for the City of Sunrise.

In addition, Mayor Ryan is an appointed member of the Broward County Regional Planning Council; chair (and prior vice-chair) of the Broward County Consolidated Communications Committee (regional emergency 911 communications); co-chair of the Communications Working Group for Strengthening Police-Community Relations; past chair and past vice-chair of the Public Safety Committee for the Broward League of Cities; past co-chair of the Broward County League of Cities’ Joint School Resource Officers Task Force; current co-chair of the Broward League of Cities’ School and Community Public Safety Taskforce; and, a current member of the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association Committee on Domestic Violence Injunction Process. He is an elected member of the Florida League of Mayors (2016-present) as well as a member of the Florida League of Cities' Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Mayor Ryan has received awards for his work in the community, and is a frequent author regarding matters of public importance. His work promoting scholastic and community based chess initiatives has been the subject of local, national and international news coverage. Mayor Ryan's efforts, along with that of the City Commission and City staff, led to the City of Sunrise earning the national title of “Chess City 2015” by the United States Chess Federation and the development of the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess. In 2014, celebrating his roots that go back to Ireland and h is status as first generation American, Mike was named “Irishman of the Year” by the Emerald Society of Fort Lauderdale.

Mayor Ryan is also a lawyer who is president and founder of Michael J. Ryan, P.A. In 2019, Mayor Ryan was awarded the Broward County Bar Association’s “Walter G. 'Skip' Campbell, Jr. Lawyer-Public Servant Award.” Aside from his successful law practice, Mayor Ryan has been an active force in the lives of many in our community. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors and Secretary to the Board for Women in Distress for Broward County. His charitable works include running marathons for charity, helping gather goods and supplies to assist Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake, traveling to Haiti to volunteer after the earthquake, traveling overseas to volunteer at a U.S.O. Wounded Warrior Center, and a 900-mile bike ride to benefit, among others, wounded soldiers and their families.

Mark A. Douglas is an Attorney at Law since 2006. Deputy Mayor Douglas graduated from Florida International University (FIU) College of Law and litigates throughout the State of Florida, including in all three Federal Districts. He focuses on Criminal Defense and Immigration Law, and handles matters related to unpaid minimum wage and overtime arising under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with honors from the University of Technology Jamaica and is a licensed Realtor for over 17 years.

Before entering private practice, Deputy Mayor Douglas worked as a Criminal Prosecutor in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office. While in Law school, he served as a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, worked pro bono in the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office and participated in Student Government, serving as president of the Black Law Students Association. He also was member of the Law School’s Board of Advocates, representing the school nationally in intra-mural negotiating competitions, and was named to the Dean’s List of scholars.

Deputy Mayor Douglas has been involved in many community activities through the years, frequently providing pro bono services to indigent clients and providing free legal advice during citizenship drives within Broward County, as well as acting as a mentor to young law students and lawyers. He has served on the Board of four homeowners’ associations, and served as President of his community association board for 15 years.

Before being elected to the City Commission, Deputy Mayor Douglas was a member of the Broward County Consumer Protection Board, the City of Sunrise Economic Development Advisory Board, the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board - which he chaired for two terms - and the City’s Board of Zoning Adjustment. Deputy Mayor Douglas was first elected in 2016 and was the first minority to have been elected to or otherwise serve on the City Commission. In the November 2020 elections, he was returned to office un-opposed. He previously served as Deputy Mayor in 2019 and is the City’s representative on the Board of the Broward League of Cities.

Deputy Mayor Douglas currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, a mutual insurance entity of the Florida League of Cities that provides a range of insurance coverage for over 550 public entities statewide, including the City of Sunrise, insuring over 15 billion dollars in property values. He has served on several committees of the Florida League of Cities, including the Municipal Administration Committee, and the Legislative Action Committee, and currently serves on the Finance, Taxation and Personnel Committee.

At the national level, since 2018 Deputy Mayor Douglas has served, on the National League of Cities’ Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Federal Advocacy Committee. In November 2020, he was appointed Chairman of FAIR, and consequently to serve on the Board of the National League of Cities. He is also member of the Broward County Bar Association, serving on their Mentorship Committee.

Deputy Mayor Douglas and his family have resided in Sunrise since 2001.

is proud to live in and represent a community where children and education are top priorities. Just as parental involvement in schools is a predictor of student success, so is community and city engagement.

MAYOR

MICHAEL J. RYAN

DEPUTY MAYOR MARK A. DOUGLAS

ASSISTANT DEPUTY MAYOR

JOSEPH A. SCUOTTO

Joseph A. Scuotto - a resident of Sunrise for over 40 years - grew up playing youth sports in Sunrise, attended Bair Middle School, and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. A Sunrise business owner since 1985, Scuotto has served as a City Commissioner since 1997, and was most recently returned to office without opposition in 2020.

Assistant Deputy Mayor Scuotto participates in the Broward County School Board’s Partners in Education program that has helped students enter the workforce, and has sponsored numerous civic organizations and charities, including the American Cancer Society, Kaitlyn’s Gift for Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dan Marino Foundation, Lutz Buddy Up, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the Paralyzed Veterans Association of Florida. He is the president of the Sunrise Italian-American Civic Association and has been an active member of several committees, including serving as Chair of the Florida League of Cities’ Environmental Quality Committee.

Assistant Deputy Mayor Scuotto has served as a member of several committees, including serving as Chair of the Florida League of Cities’ Environmental Quality Committee, Broward County’s Resource and Recovery Board, Areawide Council of Aging of Broward County, Inc. Board of Directors, National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Steering Committee, and past Chair of the South Florida Regional Planning Council. He is currently a member on the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

In 2014, Assistant Deputy Mayor Scuotto received a key to the City of Sunrise for, at that time, being the longest-serving commissioner. In 2017, the Florida League of Cities presented him with the John Land Years of Service Award for his 20 years of service; he received the Award again in 2022 for his 25 years of service. Assistant Deputy Mayor Scuotto recently proposed a Free Recycled Paint program – unanimously approved by his colleagues – which would provide free exterior paint to Sunrise homeowners. He initiated the Youth Athlete of the Month program, which recognizes exemplary male and female student athletes. He also started and is a staunch supporter of expanding the City’s School Resource Officer program to include grades K-12. Assistant Deputy Mayor Scuotto is the owner of Scuotto’s Pizza Café/Drive Thru restaurant in Sunrise. He and his fiancée, Allison, are the proud parents of two girls, Kaitlyn and Alyse.

Jacqueline A. Guzman was elected to the Sunrise City Commission in November of 2020 and re-elected in 2022. During her 2020 campaign, Commissioner Guzman made Sunrise election history with close to 20,000 votes. She is the first Hispanic (Puerto Rican) female elected in Sunrise. ¡Muchas gracias por tu apoyo!

Commissioner Guzman was born in Brooklyn, New York and has been raising her family in the City of Sunrise for 15 years. She attended Piper High School her freshman year and was raised in a Sunrise church during her teen years. Her three children attend Sunrise public schools and are active in Sunrise sports.

Commissioner Guzman graduated in 2016 with her Associate's Degree in Healthcare from Las Vegas College in Nevada, and continued her education in Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling.

Commissioner Guzman is a two-time heart attack survivor which led her on her journey as a local spokeswoman with The American Heart Association from 2012 to 2014. For 10+ years, she has continued to spread awareness who served as a Board Member.

Commissioner Guzman and her children have volunteered with numerous organizations such as HandsOn Broward, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House and more. She has organized fundraisers for Jose’s Hope 4 the Homeless, The American Heart Association, Kids in Distress and Voices for Children.

Commissioner Guzman has been an active member of her community with the following organizations: American Heart Association Board Member, HandsOn Broward Board Member, Child Advocate with the Guardian ad Litem Program, appointed as the Florida League of Cities and Broward League of Cities-Alternate Voting Delegate and former BLC Youth Leadership Committee Member, and has been a volunteer coach for the City of Sunrise since 2012. She also continues to be a strong supporter of youth and teen programming in the City. In 2022 Commissioner Guzman was appointed to the National League of Cities as a board member for both the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) and Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) constituency groups. She served as the PTO President at Westpine Middle School where she founded Panthers with a Purpose, (a volunteer program for students).

Commissioner Guzman is a graduate of the Sunrise Residents Leadership Academy, Parent Leadership Training Institute, Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.), and Citizens Police Academy.

As a daughter of a small business owner, Commissioner Guzman is a supporter of Sunrise businesses. During the pandemic, she recognized a need to help business owners navigate through challenging times. In 2021, Commissioner Guzman expressed her strong support for the City’s new Sunrise Small Business Academy, which was unanimously approved by the City Commission.

Commissioner Guzman is a tireless advocate for programs that expand opportunities for youth and adults.

Neil C. Kerch was elected to the Sunrise City Commission in March of 2013; re-elected in 2014 and 2018; and returned to office without opposition in 2022. Commissioner Kerch has served as Deputy Mayor in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Commissioner Kerch has three guiding principles as an elected official, which are follow your vision for the city, serve with integrity, and deliver results.

Commissioner Kerch is team oriented and honored to work with his colleagues on the Commission and City staff to make Sunrise the best place to live, work, play, learn, shop, and eat.

Since being elected, Commissioner Kerch has spoken and participated in numerous community meetings and events. He is proud of the improvements to the parks and recreation facilities in neighborhoods city-wide, the improvements in our Sunrise Police Department’s community-based policing, improvements in Sunrise Fire Rescue, maintaining a structurally balanced budget without raising the tax millage rate, implementing COVID-19 assistance programs, and planning for the City’s future with a new city hall, infrastructure improvements, and investments throughout the city.

Commissioner Kerch graduated cum laude from Florida Atlantic University in 2001 with a B.A. in Finance and Management. He received his J.D. in 2005 from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. Commissioner Kerch is admitted to the Florida Bar and the United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida. After being admitted to the Florida Bar, Commissioner Kerch served as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County. He currently works at his law firm as a Trial Lawyer and Counselor of Law where he represents clients with legal issues in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. Prior to embarking on his legal career, Commissioner Kerch was employed in the hotel/restaurant industry.

Commissioner Kerch has been a resident of Sunrise since 2004, where he has been active throughout our community. Commissioner Kerch is a member of many professional associations and organizations. He has been a chess coach, a youth athletics coach for the children of Sunrise and, prior to being elected to the City Commission, served on the City’s Leisure Services Advisory Board. Commissioner Kerch is married to Carmen, and they have one child.

Focus on COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STUDENT ENRICHMENT

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

City of Sunrise maintains a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) in every one of its public schools – serving students at all grade levels. SROs are a part of the integrated educational team that protects, guides, mentors and molds Sunrise children. These efforts are focused primarily on the issues of school safety, violence prevention, drug awareness, and gang resistance.

TEACHERS OF THE MONTH

Each honoree is nominated by their public school principal and presented with a Teacher of the Month certificate and gift bag in honor of their achievement. We're proud to be one of the first and only cities in the area to spotlight a Teacher of the Month throughout the academic year.

EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

Sunrise has a 12-person board, comprised of residents appointed by the City Commission, which serves in an advisory capacity in matters pertaining to education. Each member acts as the City’s liaison to a Sunrise public school to facilitate the exchange of information.

BACK TO SCHOOL ROUND-UP

The City’s annual Back to School Round-Up gives Sunrise residents an opportunity to celebrate the end of summer and gear up for the start of classes. Parents and children have access to representatives from the City’s public schools, and can ask questions and gather information in an informal setting. The first 1,000 Sunrise K-12 students (with proof of residency) receive an ageappropriate book and a drawstring backpack filled with school supplies. The event also features activities and free refreshments.

The Sunrise Leadership Academy (SLA) is a hands-on, real-world civics program for students. SLA participants are selected by their teachers and administrators to represent Piper, Western, and Plantation high schools.

SLA sessions are held during the academic year, and each SLA class completes a service-learning project. This award-winning program has been recognized by the Florida League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

The City’s annual Outstanding Citizenship Scholarship Award Program provides a pair of two-year scholarships (60 credit hours) for use at most Florida colleges. The program is open to graduating public high school seniors who are residents of Sunrise and meet income requirements and other guidelines. Applications are available each spring at sunrisefl.gov/scholarship. Call (954) 747-4662 for more information.

SUNRISE READS

Through the Sunrise Reads program, volunteers work with second grade students to foster a love of reading and improve literacy skills. Sunrise Reads volunteers visit partner elementary schools throughout the academic year and participate in reading, tutoring, and book-related activities.

SCHOOL-BREAK PROGRAMS

The City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department offers fun and enriching activities for students during breaks in the school year. Programs include Kids’ Days Off (held on teacher work days and select school holidays), Mini Camps (one- or two-week sessions during spring, summer and winter breaks), and a full Summer Camp. For most programs, participants are grouped by age: children 5 to 10, and teens 11 to 15.

BROWARD READS

Sunrise is proud to be a Broward Reads City – part of a collaborative countywide initiative. Broward Reads focuses on four critical areas – school readiness, chronic absenteeism, family engagement, and preventing summer learning loss – to ensure children are learning at grade level.

SUNRISE STORYTIME

Throughout the year, children in grades K-2 are invited to participate in free story times at the Village Civic Center or City Park. Call (954) 747-4601 for details and to sign up.

Focus on SCHOLASTIC & COMMUNITY CHESS

Chess in the educational environment has been a popular topic among researchers – many of whom report a strong correlation between learning to play chess and academic achievement. Just as importantly, chess has benefits outside the classroom: It enhances a city’s economic development opportunities by increasing academic achievement and job readiness; fosters understanding by breaking down cultural barriers; and improves socialization by providing a means of interaction for people of all ages.

Since 2011, the City of Sunrise has collaborated with a wide range of partners, from schools to businesses, to promote the benefits of chess in the academic environment and in the community.

CHESS IN THE CLASSROOM

During the 2013-2014 academic year, Sunrise spearheaded a “First Move” pilot program that provided chess instruction as part of the school curriculum for second and third graders at Village Elementary, Banyan Elementary and Discovery Elementary. Thanks to this successful collaboration between the School Board of Broward County, the America’s Foundation for Chess “First Move” program, and the City of Sunrise Police Department – as well as the advocacy of Sunrise Mayor Michael J. Ryan and the overwhelming support of administrators, faculty, parents and students – Broward County Public Schools adopted a district-wide chess instruction program.

MAYORS’ CHESS CHALLENGES

Mayors’ Chess Challenges are hosted on a rotating basis by cities in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. These free and friendly meet-ups bring together elected officials, students, families and chess players of all ages and abilities to support and celebrate scholastic and community-based chess programs. Instructors are on hand to help those new to the game. For a list of upcoming dates and locations, visit www.sunrisefl.gov/chess.

SUNRISE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHESS

Recognizing the potential for continued growth in chess programming and the economic, social, cultural, and educational benefits it offers, Sunrise partnered with the National Scholastic Chess Foundation to create the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess. The Center, founded in 2016, represents the City’s sustained commitment to chess and reinforces Sunrise’s position at the epicenter of community-wide scholastic chess in the United States. Visit sunrisechesscenter.org for details.

The City hosts free, supervised Open-Play Chess sessions each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Sunrise Athletic Complex (SAC) Multipurpose Center (11501 NW 44th Street, 954-747-4604). People of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate, and free instruction is provided by the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess.

OPEN-PLAY CHESS STUDENT TOURNAMENTS

In 2012, the City began hosting an annual “Champions of Chess” tournament for students in Sunrise elementary, middle, and high schools. In 2017, the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess became the tournament’s facilitator and introduced a Sunrise-specific rating system for participants. Participation is free, and tournament champs in each division take home a prize.

For more information, visit sunrisechesscenter.org

NATIONAL AND REGIONAL RECOGNITION

Our chess initiative has been recognized for excellence by two prominent national organizations. In 2015, Sunrise earned the prestigious title of Chess City of the Year from the United States Chess Federation. That same year, the U.S. Conference of Mayors named Sunrise one of “Most Livable” Cities in America on the strength of its scholastic and community-based chess programs. And in 2016, Sunrise received the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s Education Partnership Award – a significant endorsement of chess in Sunrise as an economic and workforce development tool.

CHESS CALENDAR

For ten consecutive years, the City has hosted a Chess Calendar Art Contest to encourage and showcase Sunrise students’ enthusiasm for chess! Children in grades 2-8 who attend school in the City of Sunrise are invited to participate. Each entry visually communicates the contest theme, which changes each year. The top three artists from each participating school are recognized, and citywide first-, second- and third-place winners are also selected. We are always impressed by the students’ creativity as they illustrate the positive power of chess. We’re also grateful to our Sunrise schools for participating – with special thanks going to the art teachers who cultivate young talent!

Focus on SOCIAL SERVICES

The City has a full-time social worker with an office in the Sunrise Senior Center. This dedicated staff member helps eligible residents of all ages obtain federal, state and/or local assistance. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For details, please visit: sunrisefl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/social-services

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Our social worker can connect families with local agencies for assistance regarding Social Security, Medicaid, healthcare (including mental health), employment, food stamps, and more.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND (EAF)

The City maintains a small pantry with non-perishable food items that’s accessible to eligible residents in time of emergency. Durable medical equipment – such as wheelchairs and walkers – is also available for loan.

FEE WAIVER PROGRAM

The City offers a limited number of fee waivers for designated athletic and camp programs, allowing qualified disadvantaged youth to participate. Eligibility is based on current Federal Poverty Guidelines.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• An annual holiday party for underprivileged Sunrise youth is provided by the City and co-sponsored by the civic and business community. Food, entertainment and gifts are to all who attend.

• Our social worker selects and coordinates with needy families to receive Thanksgiving Baskets and Holiday Baskets. The baskets consist of all the items needed to prepare a complete dinner.

BANYAN

–ELEMENTARY–

8800 NW 50th Street • Sunrise, FL 33351 (754) 322-5350

–PRINCIPAL–

–ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL–NICOLE NEUNIE CAROL KING ROBERTS

Academics

–MASCOT–BRAVES

–COLORS–BLUE & WHITE

browardschools.com/banyan @BanyanBraves

Points of Pride

• Banyan provides a strong family/community atmosphere with high academic and social expectations.

• Measurable individual goals are set for each student in collaboration with their classroom teacher.

• Response to Intervention program provides students with targeted academic instruction that meets their learning needs.

• State-of-the-art Media Center.

• Gifted/high achieving classes in 2nd through 5th grade.

• iReady software is used to enhance reading and mathematics skills, offered to all students.

• Accelerated Readers software for 3rd and 4th graders.

• Innovative technology practices to personalize learning and engage students with laptops, iPads, Tablets, Promethean Boards, and wireless carts.

• We offer enrichment programs for students in kindergarten (Readers are Leaders) through fifth grade (5th Grade Leadership Academy).

• Golden School Award for 30+ years.

• All grades participate in the Reading Across Broward program.

• The Gang Resistance program is taught to all fifth grade students by our full-time School Resource Officer.

• We have an active PTA, SAF and SAC.

OFFICER BAFFUTO

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)

Extras

Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!

Together, we will be challenged by many opportunities as we embrace new concepts, new beginnings, new faces, new classes, new programs, and new teachers. I hope your summer was restful and peaceful in preparation for this new school year.

As in previous years, we will continue to prepare each student for academic, social, and personal success.

In addition, on the first day of school, you will receive an information packet via email. Please read every document carefully and return the documents that require your signature.

Our Banyan Family looks forward to meeting and working with you this school year!

• Award-winning after care program

First in Math program

–PRINCIPAL–NICOLE NEUNIE

• Cheerleading Chorus

• Math Club Reading Club

• Strategic Chess Club Visual Arts Club

DISCOVERY

8800 NW 54th Court • Sunrise, FL 33351 (754) 322-9100

Academics

• Discovery Elementary is an A-rated school.

• Discovery Elementary is a Cambridge school.

• We have gifted/high achieving classes in kindergarten through fifth grade.

• Curriculum assessments are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T Standards.

• We provide individualized instruction through small groups to meet unique student needs.

• We operate with high standards and expectations for all students and staff.

Points of Pride

• Mandatory Uniform School.

• Our annual Multicultural Literacy Night takes place in October. This festive family event showcases the learning

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Principal of Discovery Elementary School.

I first served as assistant principal when the school first opened in 2009 and have had the privilege of being the proud principal since 2015. Here at Discovery Elementary we pride ourselves on working hard and maintaining high expectations for all students and staff.

This coming school year we will continue offering the Cambridge Program to provide a seamless transition as students move through West Pine Middle and Piper Highschool. This is an incredible opportunity and a very rigorous curriculum. Students who complete the program earn an internationally recognized diploma upon high school graduation.

We appreciate and value the partnership we have with our families and the community we serve.

We look forward to another wonderful year with our Discovery Dolphins.

Extras

• Dive into fun at our Afterschool Program

• Music Club

• Club Tuesday

– Cheerleading

– Chess

– Robotics

– Science

JULIE DEGREEFF

2101 Pine Island Road Sunrise, FL 33322 (754) 322-6450

• Horizon Elementary is a B-rated school.

• Pre-K through 5th grade Classes including VPK.

• Accelerated classes on specific grade levels.

• Autism Special Program.

• Quarterly Honor Assemblies in 3rd-5th.

• Social Emotional Learning daily for all.

• Successmaker online learning for Math.

browardschools.com/horizon

@HorizonElem2531

• Golden School Award for 30+ years.

• Horizon Administration is visible, easy to reach, and has an open-door policy.

• Active PTA, SAC, and SAF.

Outstanding communication and home to school connection.

It is with great excitement that I welcome you back to another year of growth and creating priceless memories with our Horizon Hurricane family.

Horizon’s school letter grade moved to a “B” and came within two percentage points from an “A.” We are looking forward to another great year at Horizon. The more we work together, the greater our results will be.

As we enter the 2023-2024 school year, please know that maintaining a safe and secure campus is a priority here at Horizon. Safety policies and procedures will continue to be implemented this school year to secure our campus. Below is a list of protocols that will be in place this school year. As always, if you have any questions regarding these

THADDEUS SMITH

• Amazing aftercare program

• Art

• Book Club

• Chorus

• Just Say

NOB HILL

2100 NW 104th Ave. • Sunrise, FL 33322 (754) 322-7200

Academics –ELEMENTARY–

• Reading interventionist for students in grades 1-5, small group pull out classes for students reading below level.

• Classroom Transformations-Hands on interdisciplinary activities connected to content standards .

• One to One computers in all classrooms K-5.

• Promethean Boards on every grade level-interactive whiteboards .

• FREE school tutoring programs.

• New Reading and Math curriculum aligned with the BEST Standards.

• Newly renovated media center with state of the art technology.

browardschools.com/nobhill

@NobHillElementaryPTA

@nob_hill_elementary_sunrise

Points of Pride

• Title I school with additional funding and family activities.

• Inclusive school with special needs Pre-K and Intellectually Disabled special programs.

We are extremely excited to welcome you to the start of the 2023-24 school year. We expect this year to be very busy, filled with many student activities, exciting family, fun-filled events and challenging and rigorous Florida state standards for our students and teachers. Student academic success is the main goal of every staff member. We feel confident that through our team approach and the hard work of students, teachers and parents our goals can be achieved and surpassed.

We encourage you to become part of our school family by joining our Parent Teacher Association (PTA), our terrific parent organization. Parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer and participate in the many activities and events planned throughout the school year.

Please make sure that you have joined your child’s class communication app to ensure you receive up-to-date information about our school activities. We encourage all parents to bookmark our website, Nob Hill Elementary School. We hope to decrease the number of informational flyers sent home through the use of our websites, regular e-mail messages and our parent-link telephone to inform and share pertinent information.

Extras

• School Activities and Clubs

– Art Club

– Dance Club

– Debate club

Competes in Broward Debate Tournaments

– Chess Club

Competes in Sunrise Chess Tournaments

– Just Say No To Drugs

– On-Site After Care Program with FREE Supper

– SAVE Promise

– Student Council

– Ukulele

– Violin

– WNHL

Morning News Show produced and directed by 5th grade students

SANDPIPER

3700 HIATUS RD • Sunrise, FL 33351 (754) 322-8450

Academics

• FREE full-day instructional Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for 4 year old students with a State of Florida Certified Classroom Teacher and Teacher Assistant.

• Advanced lessons in Gifted/High Achieving classes are offered in kindergarten through fifth grade.

• We use innovative technology practices to personalize learning and engage students with laptops, iPads, Promethean Boards, wireless cart and digital resources.

• We have an open Media Center with over 10,000 book selections, Nooks and digital resources to enhance student learning and research process.

• We encourage independent and critical thinking to enhance global competitiveness.

• We create a collaborative structure for support services in Exceptional Student Education (E.S.E.), including an E.S.E. Specialist and Autism Coach.

• Our Response to Intervention program provides targeted academic instruction to meet individual students’ needs.

• Our team of professionals includes a School Guidance Counselor, Social Worker, School Psychologist and Family Counselor.

browardschools.com/sandpiper @sandpipersunrise

Points of Pride

• Our staff’s emphasis on Character Education promotes social awareness and a sense of community. Recognized Sun-Sentinel Kids of Character and Just Do It award recipients.

• We offer free additional tutoring as extended learning opportunities after school.

• The G.R.A.D.E. program is provided to all fifth-grade students by our School Resource Officer (SRO).

• We offer free swimming lessons through the city of Sunrise to prekindergarten and kindergarten students.

• Sandpiper’s literacy celebration and Reading Across Broward program foster a love of student reading.

• Our students are published authors of Kid’s Guide to Sunrise available at Sunrise City Hall.

• Collaborate with external agencies and hosted an “Annual World Autism Awareness” event to share available resources within school and community with parents who have children with special needs.

• Recipient of the Physical Education Programs (PEP) grant, over $6,800 in Physical Education equipment.

• Benefited from the SMART Bond initiative with over $2,670,897 in school renovations.

Welcome to a new and exciting year at Sandpiper Elementary! As the Principal of Sandpiper Elementary, I look forward to working in partnership with you. Our faculty and staff are committed to student excellence by challenging each one to achieve their potential in a secure school environment.

I sincerely appreciate your involvement in your child’s education. I encourage you to join Parent Teacher Association , School Advisory Council (SAC), or School Advisory Forum (SAF). These are an important organization that make our school programs successful and provide opportunity to give input in school decisions. We need your support!

At Sandpiper Elementary, we will continue to work in cooperation with the community to provide academic and social experience designed to develop our students. As we begin a new and exciting year, we are mindful of our purpose. Each morning we begin our day with a school-wide recitation of The Learner’s Creed. This is a powerful statement. We ask that you help to instill it in all of our children and encourage them to practice it each day.

• We promote strategic thinking in chess to second through fifth grade students. Students participate in international games via Skype and local tournaments.

Extras

CAMILLE LACHANCE

• We have a partnership with the City of Sunrise to recognize teachers.

• We also host content-related family nights to increase parent involvement in students' academic performance.

• After Schools Clubs and activities

SAWGRASS

12655 NW 8TH ST. • Sunrise, FL 33325 (754) 322-8500 –PRINCIPAL–

• Academic Achievement Program for accelerated students in grades K-5.

• 1:1 Ratio for devices for all grade levels.

• Dual Language Program for grades K-3.

• Debate Program for students in grades 3-5.

• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) class for all students.

browardschools.com/sawgrass @sawgrasspta

@SawgrassElementaryPTA

Academics Points of Pride

• Full time School-Resource Officer that implements the G.R.A.D.E. program to 5th grade students.

• Young Athletes Program for ESE Pre-K students.

• Annual Participation in Panther Prowl race which promotes wellness and fitness.

• Family Nights promoting academics.

• Quarterly Award Ceremony for students in grades K-5.

It is a true honor to be the proud principal here at Sawgrass Elementary.

Sawgrass services over 900 students ranging from students in grades PK-5 as well as a K-5 Autistic Cluster Program.

Here at Sawgrass, we have a wonderful PTA that is actively involved and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Academically, we offer a robust curriculum with both Dual Language classes and Academic Achievement classes for students.

Applied Learning opportunities are available for students both during the school day and after school such as robotics, drama club and other offerings throughout the year.

Extras

• School Activities and After-School Clubs

– Chorus

– Drama

– Free after school academic support for students in grades 3-5.

– Panther Pals

– Student Council

– World Language Competitions

– School Board Operated After Care Program –“Panther Academy”.

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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest public school district in the nation and the second-largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully-accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 256,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult students in 241 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 91 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population, representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages.

To find out more about BCPS, visit www.browardschools.com.

To determine your home school, use the interactive locator at www.browardschools.com/ Page/33873.

2100 NW 70TH AVE. • Sunrise, FL 33313 (754) 322-8750

Academics

• Walk to Read: Walk to Read is a targeted intervention literacy program that groups scholars in skill-based groups for a small portion of the day. Teachers in each grade level concentrate on particular skills (phonics, vocabulary, etc.) with the students “walking” to that group for targeted intervention instruction.

• Acaletics Math Club: Acaletics is used to improve the math achievement of scholars and close/reverse any existing achievement gaps through an engaging, interactive, and innovative curriculum.

• Third Grade FSA Achievement: Village Elementary increased 22 percentage points on the 2022 Third Grade FSA English Language Arts Test, placing second in greatest improvement of all schools district-wide.

• Real Men Read: In partnership with Hands on Broward, the Real Men Read initiative hand selects positive community role models from the Broward Community to read books, distribute books, and share stories of reading in their everyday lives with scholars in grades K-3.

Points of Pride

• Winterfest Art Foundation: Village Elementary participated in the Winterfest Art Contest for students in grades K-5 with a total of 20 student entries. We took home 13 first-place prizes, and 7 second and third-place prizes. All first-place recipients received brand new laptops or gift cards to assist with their academic endeavors.

• Revitalization Project: Village Elementary has been selected to have a long-standing partnership with Hands on Broward, which is a community service organization dedicated to pairing willing volunteers with projects where they can give of their time and talents. As a selected school, Village will benefit from a remarkable team of volunteers that will be coming out to work on projects that will revitalize our school.

• City of Sunrise Proclamation: Deputy Mayor Jacqueline A. Guzman presented a surprise proclamation to Principal Haynes as a staple community leader in the City of Sunrise, deeming February 14 as Wanda E. Haynes Day.

• Latinos in Action: The Cypress Bay High School L.I.A. Chapter in conjunction with Toys for Tots came together to provide 80 families from Village Elementary with toys and gifts for the holidays.

• Vertical Church: Volunteers from Vertical Church of Sunrise came to assist in cleaning and revitalizing our campus.

Welcome back to what is sure to be an amazing 2023-2024 school year! Our goal is to always raise the bar by setting high expectations for our scholars to reach extraordinary achievements. Our school-wide “House System” creates a positive atmosphere, that establishes a climate for increased scholarly achievement.

We are also excited for the opportunity to pursue becoming one of the first elementary schools in the Piper Zone to become a Cambridge School. By focusing on project-based learning, our aim is to provide opportunities for our scholars to build on their written and oral communication skills. In doing so, we are setting our scholars up for a successful Cambridge pathway for their high school career.

Please consider joining our school volunteer program and our PTA as our students can greatly benefit from your involvement and contributions to the school’s programs and its operations.

We look forward to the continued support of our school community as we live out this year’s theme: “One Team, One Dream, Making a Difference!”

Extras

• Student Activities and Clubs

– 5000 Role Models of Excellence: The 5000 Role

WELLEBY

3230 Nob Hill Rd • Sunrise, FL 33351 (754) 322-8850 –PRINCIPAL–

Academics

• VPK program is designed to provide children with the best. possible start for their academic careers.

• Specialized PK program for children with developmental delays.

• Specialized Art, PE and Library Media.

• Our intermediate classes are departmentalized so that teachers can focus on their subject area expertise.

• Focus on career exploration through field trips, guest speakers and hands on experiences.

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@WellebyES

@WellebyES

Points of Pride

• Mathnasium provides on-going support and resources to the students and staff.

Community Church continually provides supplies and support for school beautification.

Elks Lodge contributes supplies.

City of Sunrise provides support in the areas of literacy,

Welcome back to another awesome school year at Welleby Elementary! We know that our students are eager to come back to school. The faculty has been preparing engaging lessons and we are excited to continue our journey to academic excellence.

We want our students to return to school full of excitement about learning. Our teachers have been working diligently to prepare an engaging curriculum full of exploration through integrated themes. We believe in growth potential and that all students can learn if provided support for their unique needs. Additionally, we will provide for the safety and security needs for all students and faculty. We educate the whole child, academically and emotionally.

Again, we are here to provide the best educational experience for your child. Together, we will work as a team to accomplish this goal. We look forward to working with you.

FRANKLIN

4500 NW 103rd Ave. • Sunrise, FL 33351 (754) 322-0850

Academics

• Proud designation of being a High Performing Charter School with an 'A' rating.

• Proudly designated as an International Baccalaureate World School offering Middle Years Programme (MYP) Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.

• Franklin Academy's mission is "Building Better People Everyday".

• As a cornerstone of Franklin Academy's academic program, chess is taught to all scholars in an effort to impact critical thinking and problemsolving skills. Our chess team has participated in the Florida State Scholastic Chess Tournament in Orlando and earned a designation of MYP Champions and many individual awards. This year, our scholars competed in the City of Sunrise Scholastic Chess Tournament. Our MYP chess team earned the Middle School Championship for Franklin Academy.

• Additional learning opportunities outside of the school day include but are not limited to free academic camps, enrichment clubs, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), and Safety Patrol.

• Educational field trips which include but are not limited to out of the county locations such as St. Augustine, Kennedy Space Center, and the Florida Keys, Apopka, and local city attractions.

Points of Pride

• Our colleague, Dr. Amelia Hernandez, is a five-time Venezuelan Women's Chess Championships winner and a Women's Chess Olympiad individual gold medalist in 1994 leads the centers Chess Queens initiative which mentors female chess players. Mayor Ryan proclaimed May 15, 2022 as Dr. Amelia Hernandez Day in the City of Sunrise.

• Partnership with American Heart Association for Kids Heart Challenge raising over 13,000 dollars.

• Partnership with Broward County Sheriff Office. Our scholars participated by writing encouraging letters to elderly citizens in assistive living facilities.

• Partnership with the City of Sunrise. Scholars participate in the City of Sunrise Chess and the Holiday Tree Lighting each year.

• Partnership with organizations such as Scholastic and JAFCO to benefit the members of our community. Our scholars participated in the Scholastic’s Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive benefiting

Extras

This coming school year is a very special one for Franklin Academy Sunrise Campus. Our first group of kindergarteners, enrolled back in 2015, will be graduating this school year!

As I reflect on the past nine years, it is clear to me that our success comes from great leadership, excellent educators, a strong curriculum, and outstanding scholars. These elements combined create a supportive and inspiring learning environment for everyone. Scholars who attend our school are hard-working, disciplined, caring and open-minded.

We also want to thank our families for their continuous support in everything we do here at Franklin Academy. Our parents fully trust our faculty and staff members, who work to provide quality learning experiences for our scholars and to support their efforts to learn.

Our school administration and leadership team will continue working tirelessly to ensure our children have the best school environment to thrive emotionally and academically.

• Our Middle School/Middle Years Programme scholars who wish to participate in athletics can try out and join the school teams of soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and track.

• At Franklin Academy, scholars and educators strive for a balance of academic strength beyond the classroom. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide afterschool clubs facilitated by our educators.

• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) chapter is an honor bestowed upon deserving scholars by the faculty and shall be based on the criteria of scholarship, service, leadership, character

and citizenship. Our scholars in NJHS give back to the community by participating in fundraising, food and toy drives, and events such as Relay for Life.

Our Fifth Grade scholars earn the opportunity to become a school Safety Patrol by recommendations from past

Our M&M’s (Mentors and Mentees) program connects our MYP scholars with kindergarten through second graders.

BAIR

–MIDDLE–

9100 NW 21st Manor • Sunrise, FL 33322 (754) 322-2900

–PRINCIPAL–

DR. KEIETTA GIVENS

–ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS–

RICHARD CAMPUZANO, CLAIRE NORRIS, & KRYSTAL HALL-SHIVERS

–MASCOT–BEAR

–COLORS–ROYAL BLUE, WHITE AND ORANGE

Academics

• Montessori Magnet- This program is designed to immerse students in the Montessori philosophy which is self-directed activities that provide opportunities for hands-on learning and collaborative experiences.

• The Cambridge Program is a new addition to Bair in 2023-24. Students of all grade levels and content ares will have a Cambridge classroom. Students will learn from a Global perspective that will challenge them academically and socially.

• Verizon Innovative Learning School-All students and staff will have an individual IPAD to utilize for academic and classroom instruction.

• Amazon Future Engineer Program-Students learn introductory computer coding skills which include python coding language.

• Band- Students will learn the basics of playing an instrument, fundamentals of music and participate in band competitions throughout the year.

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL)-Students and staff are immersed in activities that focus on their physical and mental health.

• Project Based Learning- Students will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through engaging real-world projects set around challenges and problems facing society.

• STEM innovative Program- This program emphasis on infusion of technology in electives and content area classes.

Magnet School of Excellence 2022 and 2023 as designated

Points of Pride

Extras

I am so honored to serve as the Proud Principal of Bair Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. Our theme is "Motivate, Elevate and Inspire: Stay Focused, Stay Committed and Stay Positive." This is a true representation of our school and focus for the year.

The Bair Middle School Montessori Magnet program has expanded over the years to deliver a curriculum that is immersed in the Montessori philosophy of teaching and learning. Additionally, we are proud to announce that we have been approved as a STEM Innovative Program school, reinforcing our ability to infuse project-based learning and technology into our instruction, school-wide. We continue to expand our elective programs, year after year, with the addition of a Python certification program starting in the 7th grade and culminating in 8th.

I know Bair will succeed this year with the support of teachers, students, parents, and the community working together toward a common goal, which is student success.

• Debate: Students participate in Debate class and district sponsored competitions.

• Chess- Students learn basic introductory skills of how to play chess, social and critical thinking

• Chess Club

• Cross Country

• First Priority

• Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders (MTL)

• Peer Counseling

• Student Government Association (S.G.A.)

WESTPINE

–MIDDLE SCHOOL–

9393 NW 50th St • Sunrise 33351 754 322-4900

–PRINCIPAL–

• We offer many electives that give students opportunities to explore new and blossoming interests.

Art Band

Debate (Westpine winners in several Debate Tournaments)

CHRISTOPHER D. JOHNSON LAURINNA BALOG, JOSHUA WEBER & KIM SHOWERS

Academics

–ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS–

–MASCOT–FLORIDA PANTHER

–COLORS–BURGUNDY AND GRAY

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@Westpinep

@Westpine MS Athletics

Points of Pride

Exploration in technology with an opportunity to receive a Microsoft certification

STEM

Journalism/Digital Media

Peer counseling

Physical education

Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 (Westpine winners in World Language Competition)

• All Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science classrooms experience blended learning utilizing online resources with technology.

• We focus on literacy and higher order thinking in all academic classes.

• We are proud to offer an innovative, District-approved program, Cambridge International.

• Westpine Middle has a wonderfully supportive Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). They sponsor fundraising activities, dances, and school clubs.

• Westpine Middle School is proud to offer a unique academic academy for highly-motivated learners. Cambridge International is designed to offer academically talented students the opportunity to attend rigorous courses, while earning high-school credits, thus making them eligible for dual enrollment in high school.

• Cambridge International offers students the opportunity

Extras

My name is Christopher Johnson and I am the proud Principal of Westpine Middle School. I look forward to serving the children and families of the great City of Sunrise by providing ALL students an opportunity to be educationally and socially successful. Your family here at Westpine Middle intends to provide a safe and secure learning environment that prides itself on professionalism, a strong dedication to our community, and an unwavering commitment to a 21st Century learning environment.

I have always quoted the proverb,” It takes a village to raise a child”. It has become increasingly important that we nurture a relationship between the home and the school. Parent involvement is the key to success in your child’s education! I encourage all parents to communicate with their child’s teachers and our staff as often as needed. Stay involved in your child’s education and extracurricular activities.

Our staff looks for every opportunity to engage our students socially. We have a full athletic program and participate in all the sports Broward County middle schools offer. We also offer several enrichment opportunities through afterschool clubs and programs.

• Students have the opportunity to join a variety of clubs, including Chess Club, Yearbook, Cheerleading, Art Club, Student Government, National Junior Honor Society, Future Florida Educators, and First Priority.

• After school programs are operated by the YMCA: Homework help, Project-based learning, Physical fitness, and Athletics.

• Students interested in sports can try out for the school teams in soccer, basketball, track,

PIPER

–HIGH SCHOOL–

8000 NW 44th Street • Sunrise, FL 33351 (754) 322-1700

–PRINCIPAL–

Academics

• Piper’s Cambridge AICE Programme provides the opportunity for students to earn the Cambridge AICE International Diploma providing the highest level of the Bright Futures Scholarship covering the full 4-year tuition to any in-state university.

• The Class of 2023 received more than $10 million in academic scholarships. Class of 2023 graduates are attending top universities in Florida and around the country including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

• Every year including this year the school boasts one or more National Merit Scholars who score in the top 1% of students nationally on the PSAT college preparatory assessment.

• The AP Capstone Diploma offers students another accelerated academics diploma comprised of college-level coursework that provides additional college credits.

• Piper’s Career Pathways lead to industry certifications through the Pre-Engineering Program; Academy of Finance; EMR/Firefighter Program that partners with the City of Sunrise and Sunrise Fire Department (paramedic and firefighter certifications); and the Culinary Arts Program with a chef instructor that studied at the Culinary Institute of America.

• Virtual Enterprise Institute offers students entrepreneurial courses and skills and features a top 10 national student-run and operated Virtual Enterprise. Ten students and their teacher won an all-expense paid trip to the Virtual Enterprise Conference to present to entrepreneurs and executives in New York.

OFFICER TAYLOR OFFICER RICHARDSON

Points of Pride

• Principal Marie Hautigan of Piper High School was named the Broward County Schools 2023 Principal of the Year. Broward County Public Schools is the sixth largest school district in the country. Ms. Hautigan also received this year’s City of Sunrise Hero Award for her work at Piper High School.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (SRO)

There are so many reasons to be proud to be a Bengal! Piper High School provides every Bengal Scholar with incredible academic opportunities, top-ranked athletics programs, and extracurricular activities to spark each student’s creative, artistic, high-tech, and entrepreneurial interests. At Piper High School, we believe in educating the whole child and working with every Scholar to reach his/her full potential. Piper has one of the most competitive Cambridge AICE programs in Broward County leading to the prestigious international Cambridge AICE Diploma and awarding students the highest level of the Bright Futures Scholarship. Many of our students have been recognized by Cambridge, the College Board, and the Questbridge Scholarship Program for their academic achievements. The administration, teachers, and staff are dedicated to providing every opportunity to students and to making school fun and engaging every day.

This year, it is an honor to recognized as the Broward County Principal of the Year. That recognition is a reflection of the incredible work of the entire Bengal staff and of our improvements in academics, athletics, and innovative programming. You may have watched the news coverage of my F-18 Super Hornet flight with the Blue Angels. It’s true. I hit 6.4 G Force and 750 miles per hour, and I have my beautiful Bengal community to thank for it!

I hope you have a Piper Bengal in your family, If not, please come visit us and see all the wonderful opportunities we offer.

Extras

• The Bengal Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders Program has been recognized by the district and state as a high-impact mentoring program.

• The Piper Band of Pride is consistently ranked Superior across the state, has won multiple Battle of the Band competitions, and is a nationally-acclaimed program.

• New theatre director has established an award-winning theatre program with students earning the highest ratings for one-act plays, large musical group performances, and solo performances at the district level.

• The Piper Cheerleaders are district and regional champions and have reached the Florida state

• New head coaches in basketball, football, and baseball have advanced the athletics programs. The school has invested significantly in upgraded athletics facilities. Basketball, soccer, softball, and flag football all reached the district championships. Flag football team is the district champion.

• Piper offers over 60 athletics programs and extra-

PLANTATION

–HIGH SCHOOL–

6901 NW 16th Street • Sunrise, FL 33313 (754) 322-1850

–PRINCIPAL–

• AP Offerings: 2D Art, Studio 3-D, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Calculus AB/BC, English Language/Literature, US Government & Politics, Statistics, Spanish/French Language, Psychology, US History

• International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma Program Course Progression

• PHS-Campus Dual Enrollment Offerings:

LIT 2000D Intro to Literature

LIT 2110D World Literature

SLS 1510D Strategies for Success

MAN 2021D Intro to Management

• Cambridge Courses:

AICE English General Paper AICE Global Perspectives AS AICE English Language AS AICE Thinking Skills AS AICE Psychology AS AICE Music AS

AICE Marine Science AS AICE Media Studies AS AICE Spanish AL

• Career Technical Courses/Certifications:

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Aerospace Technologies & Design (sUAS Safety Certification), Health Science (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant), Engineering (Solidworks & AutoCAD), Digital Design (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator), Finance & Business Principals (Quickbooks Certification), Building Trades & Construction (NCCER Core Certification), and Computer Programming (JAVA Certification).

Plantation High School is a comprehensive high school offering classes ranging from career technical programs/certifications to full honors, gifted, IB, Cambridge, and Advanced Placement curriculum. Rigorous advanced academic courses are available in all academic areas, as well as in selected electives and world languages above the second year.

Plantation High School has well-rounded activities including over 30 athletic teams, a variety of Music & Art programs, and sixty+ clubs, including service & curricular-related programs. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing a safe, supportive, rigorous, and engaging educational environment for all students. Plantation High School’s mission is to meet the needs of all students by providing an education balanced by academic excellence, career pathways, community service and extracurricular activities. Our students’ success is based on the partnership between school, home, and the community.

Extras

• Clubs and Activities

– Band

– Baseball & Softball

– Basketball (Girls and Boys) (Varsity and Junior Varsity)

– Football

– Future Florida Educators of America (FFEA

– International Club

– One Mission

– Robotics

– Save What's Left

– Track & Field Cross country

WESTERN

–HIGH SCHOOL–

1200 SW 136th Ave. • Davie, FL 33325

(754) 323-2400

–PRINCIPAL–

JIMMY ARROJO

–ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS–

HELENE KOCIS, ROXANNE HUGGINS, SABRINA ELSINGER, DAVID PEREIRA, DAN CALLEJA & JOSEPH BOLTER

–MASCOT–WILDCATS

–COLORS–BLACK & GOLD

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Academics

• STEM Academy – Rocketry, Robotics, and Solar Car Nationally Ranked.

• ESOL – International Academy Clustered classes for Beginning English Language Learners.

• HOSA – Health professional classes to promote careers in the Health Profession.

• Peer Counseling – student to student mentorship to promote positive school culture and atmosphere.

• Latinos in Action (LIA) – Mentorship/Tutoring group for elementary school students. SCHOOL

Points of Pride

• Partnership with Rotary Club of Weston awarding high achieving students with college scholarships.

• Debate nationally ranked.

• CTACE programs offering certification in multiple areas such as Agricultural science, culinary, engineering, medical skills,

I am Jimmy Arrojo, the Proud Principal of Western High School, an A-Rated school. It is a great honor to be starting my 10th year serving the students and community of this great school.

At Western High School, we create an environment where students are safe and feel that they are a part of a community. We build trust with our students every day by promoting and demonstrating respect, dignity, and honesty and always acting with integrity.

We partner with our students so that they may reach their highest potential. We believe that every student brings his or her own special talent or skill set to Western High School and we want to build on those areas. By taking the most rigorous courses available and becoming part of something bigger than the individual, we can foster a sense of accomplishment and pride and prepare our students for the world after high school.

Extras

• Athletics – Over 20 different sports for both boys and girls, featuring the 2022 Girls Flag Football Florida State Champions.

• Band – Marching Band and Jazz Band rating superior

• Cakes for Kids – student group that make cakes for and other birthday surprises for foster children.

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