2010 -2011 PBHS curriculum guide is now available online. Students and parents: please take some time to look at the guide and choose your courses wisely.

Many thanks to Mrs. Atlas, our reading coach, and our Web Design II students, Monica Thacker & Kevin Kemp, for designing our new reading website.
Please click here to view the website.

Penurious - pe·nu·ri·ous- (Adjective)
Definition - Extremely stingy
Sentence - "the old miser was stingy and penurious."
Synonym - Parsimonious

There are many ways that you can help schools and district departments.
Reading coaches, tutors and mentors are just three of the hundreds of community involvement opportunities waiting for you. Businesses and community organizations can "partner" with specific schools or departments and assist with a variety of activities designed to improve student achievement. Click here for more information.

The Broward County School District has developed a faster and more efficient way to accept payments from parents and students. The school board will begin accepting online payments for school sponsored activities, such as yearbook, field trips, fundraisers, etc.

The users of the online system must have a Student ID number available before they begin. (All students have been issued a unique Student ID number. If this number is not available, please contact PBHS).

Click here to start the online payment process.

The Broward School District has become more innovative, and we appriciate feedback received from parents and students regarding this online payment initiative. You will find the online payment option safe, simple, and convenient.

If you have questions or comments regarding online payments, please contact Nell Johnson in the International Accounts Office at (754) 321 - 0589.

PBHS is a Blue Ribbon School

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that Pompano Beach High School was officially selected as a Blue Ribbon School. Pompano Beach High School is one of 264 public schools in the nation, three of the public schools in the state of Florida, and one of two in Broward County recognized as a Blue Ribbon School.

"The award honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are either academically superior, or have made dramatic gains in student achievement and helped close gaps in achievement among minority and disadvantaged students. Each year since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has sought out schools where students attain and maintain high academic goals. Using standards of excellence, as evidenced by student achievement measures and the characteristics known from research to exemplify school quality, the Department celebrates schools, including those that beat the odds."

Congratulations to the students, teachers, and staff for "earning" this very prestigious award.

Mr. Gordon, Principal

U.S. News & World Report - in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, a K-12 education and data research and analysis business that provides parents with education data on schoolmatters.com - analyzed academic and enrollment data from more than 21,000 public high schools to find the very best across the country. These top schools were placed into gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention categories. In Broward County, five schools were named as silver medal winners: Atlantic Technical Center, Nova High, Pompano Beach High, Stranahan High and William T. McFatter Technical Center.

Parents if you wish to preview the list of all feature films that maybe incorporated into our teachers' lessons, contact the school at 754-322-2000. A list of films along with lesson objectives will be provided.

JROTC program started in 2005 and it's mission is to motivate young people to be better citiziens. The website is designed and maintained by one of our own Pompano Beach JROTC's Cadet Juan Carlos Contreras.

Click here to visit the official site!

The site is parent-friendly, informative, easy to navigate and has everything parents need to get involved and stay involved in their child's education.

Some of the highlights include information about:

- Virtual Counselor
- Academic information
- Pinnacle
- FCAT
- Graduation Requirements
- Service Hours
- Support services
- Policies
- Communication with faculty and staff
- Ways to get involved at school

…And so much more!

www.browardcid.com/parents

During the school year, students often produce work that may be displayed in public forums. This may include, but is not limited to, artwork, written documents, and Science or Social Studies projects. When displayed, the student's name and school are sometimes given. If you do not want your child's work displayed in such a manner, please notify your child's teacher using the form below.

Date: ________ Student:____________________________________
I do not want any of my child's work displayed outside of the school.
Signature: _______________________________________

Pompano Beach High School is pleased to announce that our school has again earned an 'A' rating as determined by the State of Florida. This is the 8th year in a row that the school has received an 'A'. Thanks to all of our students, faculty/staff and parents for their hard work & dedication. Click here to see the FCAT School Grades for all of the Broward County Public Schools.

Parents, FCAT TEST SCORES are now available on the FCAT Parent Network ( www.fcatparentnetwork.com ). Parents may also stop by the school to pick up the FCAT scores.

• One of only 5 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2002

• One of only 5 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2003

• One of only 3 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2004

• One of only 5 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2005

• One of only 8 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2006

• One of only 5 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2007

• One of only 11 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2008

• One of only 5 ‘A’ high schools in Broward County in 2009

APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL since 2007

Mr. John Couch, the Vice-President of Education for Apple has informed us that Pompano Beach High School has been selected as an Apple Distinguished School for 2008-2009. Pompano Beach High School is one of just eighteen schools Apple is recognizing nationwide and one of two in the state of Florida. This recognition could only be achieved by the efforts of the many great members of the PBHS Team. We know that this is a result of a vision we share with Apple: “a world in which all learners are empowered to discover their own special genius.” Congratulations PBHS!

F.I.R.S.T. stands for “Freshmen Institute Reaching Success as Tornadoes”. Our mission as a freshmen academy is to develop and implement a plan in order to provide a smoother transition for students from middle to high school.
Click here for more information.

PBHS Attendance Policy during a Nine Week Period

Students will be required to complete a form with Parent/Guardian’s signature to excuse an absence AND/OR an absence from any class period because of a Tardy or Early Release from school. Phone calls will not be accepted. That form must be returned to the main office by the second day, not counting the day the student returns.

If an absence form is NOT completed on time, the absence will remain unexcused.

Regardless of the reason for an absence, all students WILL BE ALLOWED to make up work. If the absence is excused, the work will count for a grade; if unexcused, the grade will remain a zero.

The student who misses in excess of 10% of a class (including late sign-ins and early sign-outs) will receive an F. Ten percent is equal to 440 minutes (four (4) days) per class during the nine week period.

If a student exceeds the 10% of ANY class, he/she may appeal the failing grade through the appeals process. This requires completion of the appeals form by the student and parent/guardian. This form will be reviewed by the attendance appeals committee which will inform the student/parent of the decision.

Forms may be submittted betwen 6:30 to 7: 00 am, during both lunches and from 3:05 pm to 3:45 pm. All paper work must be logged in on the sheet provided at the front desk.

All forms are available in the main office. Click here to download the forms.

Do you want to GLIDE with us?

Students, ask your teachers if they are participating in the Glides project this term. Glides assist teachers and students to have a great time creating phenomenal digital classrooms above and beyond.
Check out the website!

Attention students:
Excessive tardiness greatly interrupts the educational process at Pompano Beach High School. Our number one priority is to ensure that students get the best education available to them. Please make sure you understand the tardy rule. See your administrator if you have any questions.

1st & 2nd tardy = warning
3rd tardy = warning letter sent home to parent
4th tardy = final warning
5th tardy = **MANDATORY FRIDAY DETENTION
8th tardy = Internal Suspension 1 day and final warning
10th tardy and beyond = External Suspension

**Failure to serve the Friday detention will result in EXTERNAL SUSPENSION. This includes both EXCUSED and UNEXCUSED tardies to school to ANY BLOCK.

SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED CHANGES IN ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Florida Department of Education has produced a No Child Left Behind/School Public Accountability Report (NCLB/SPAR) containing all the required NCLB indicators, including the indicator on Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). A link to the report is available on the Broward School Improvement Web page, (http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/schoolimprove). Click on DOE Reports, NCLB/SPAR, 2008-2009 NCLB Reports, Broward, Pompano Beach H.S., and view this school's report.