GWHS - IB News
April 2019
Seniors are at the tail end of their four-year journey! Curriculum has been covered. Internal Assessments and Extended Essays have been written. CAS has been completed. Review sessions, mock exams, and stresses are finally coming to a peak as these students prepare for IB exams in May. Please continue to encourage our seniors as they make it through their final push to graduation!
Important Dates for SENIORS
- IB Senior Banquet, May 1 (RSVP and pay by April 17)
- Last day of classes, May 3 (Turn in pre-excused absence forms by May 1)
- IB Exams, May 7 to May 24
- Graduation, May 25
Event Information
IB Senior Banquet
- Formal invitations will be sent home through English class
- $45 per person for those who have NOT paid 2018-2019 IB dues
- $35 per person for those who have paid 2018-2019 IB dues
- **RSVP and payment due April 17, 2019.**
- **Payment can be made in Student Finance.**
When?
Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 05:30 PM
Where?
Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort, 12205 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836, USA
May 2019 - IB Exam Schedule
FSA Writing
All 9th and 10th grade Pre-IB Students will participate in the writing portion of the FSA on Tuesday, April 2.
SAT DAY
All IB Juniors will take the SAT in school on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Khan Academy can be used for free exam prep.
NO EARLY RELEASE on the DATES BELOW
Due to standardized testing, there will not be early release on three Wednesday's in May.
- May 8
- May 15
- May 22
IB Spring Picnic - March 29, 2019
Snack Table
Seniors
Middle School and High School Students :-)
Mr. Long (GHS Principal) and Ms. Gould (PWMS Principal)
Ms. Ponzoa, Mr. Long, and Ms. DaSilva
Deputy Clarke and Master Deputy Barretto
Ultimate Frisbee
*Special thanks to Ms. Whitbread for explaining the game to the students:-)
Lacrosse
*Special thanks to Ms. Whitbread for showing the students how to use the sticks:-)
Relaxing
No explanation needed:-)
Hanging Out
Ms. Hill and Ms. Velez-Henley
Ms. Serrano, Ms. Ullman, and Ms Guichard
IB Biology Field Trip to Lake X
Labwork in Ms. Thomas' Class
IBO Year in Review, Published on March 28, 2019
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