[cid:6209f758-06b1-4c5e-8367-406d5b084f01] SAIL Family, Please take a moment to review what's happening at SAIL this week. A special congratulations to the SAIL Drama Club! Over the weekend, SAIL's Drama Club presented CLUE, and each show was a full house! Great job to Sierra and the entire cast and crew for three days of successful productions! [cid:9d0424ac-6d70-4211-a18b-c203f6a80288][cid:39e355e8-de21-4958-a7b1-4d935af099c5] [cid:ee9aa14b-727f-423a-bd31-8bd99edacc01] MONDAY - NO SCHOOL Remember -- There is no school on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents' Day. However, there will be a few students on campus preparing for the Black History Month activities for the week. All student participants receive volunteer hours for their efforts. Black History Month Celebration is Feb.20 - 24! (Flyer Attached) SAIL's theme for its Black History Month Celebration is "In Living Culture," and is dedicated to acknowledging the current and most recent accomplishments of African Americans to American culture. Students can expect themed dress up days and fun activities including a Chalk Walk and Movie Day. In addition to activities, students will witness a plethora of performances from special guests during lunch, including performances from Legacy Band, Black on Black Rhyme/Back Talk Poetry Troupe, and much more. SAIL Showcase is February 23rd! (Flyer Attached) Know anyone who might be interested in sending his/her student to SAIL? Let them know about our annual Showcase, which is taking place on Thursday, February 23rdat 5:30 pm. Attendees can expect a meet/greet with faculty and staff; interactive campus tours; live music; and Q & A sessions with our administrators. No registration is required -- and the event is open to the public. Spread the word! Shadow Day - February 24th This Friday, we will host our last Shadow Day! All 20 slots have been filled, and we are looking forward to having more prospective students on campus! [cid:f91ea38d-b302-4d27-8a83-8c8cdd7ccf8f] Coming Soon: Sailing Into the Future! We are excited to announce, "Sailing Into the Future," SAIL's weekly bulletin with the latest information on college and career readiness, including Bright Futures information, scholarships, community service opportunities, dual enrollment, postsecondary pathways, and college/career exploration. The first bulletin will be made available later this week:) School Calendars Approved (See Attached) Leon County Schools recently approved the regular school calendar for the next three years. Please see the attached flyer if you're planning any special events, vacations, or activities in the coming months/years. Junior Apprenticeships - Applications Due March 31 Leon County Government continues to enhance its Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcms.leoncountyfl.gov%2fjrapprentice%2f&c=E,1,HTua7azDARtysVOO-yCfeVfrFcoCh4hRvLXMJ7p3CNhPeyVPEmFGQoRvo9oMhC3CWiNBAmdPlaUBtv_LcvKgYB_fZ9kf_2h6Wjbr7vNpqXbuiPUhsg,,&typo=1> by expanding program eligibility to include all Leon County high school juniors and seniors who attend a public, charter, private or Leon County virtual school. The County is now accepting applications for the program for the Fall 2023 semester through Friday, March 31 at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fLeonCountyFL.gov%2fJRApprentice&c=E,1,wXorvzXrMpDeQupSmkJyNZbKXeFbE3vJSsQnUafvyd8XaQ3PatLg1p2PpkrGNOWNc_csno-cF2evouJhSRPxsfNRh4ZpcawATjgRNLPksf2DvWP8ZdcqpleH&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcms.leoncountyfl.gov%2fjrapprentice%2f&c=E,1,DwPjlnXBoXnFm9Ea0EZzqXEsoflAU6NHKX-ittvRATNe0LKHigJYR_ifJU8TzZwkWRYhEKyLdsBAGxuLUKsG2Jv5fGqIxktxx7FYRCoCwhE,&typo=1>. In partnership with Leon County Schools and CareerSource Capital Region, the program provides Leon County high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn hourly wages while building valuable workforce skills. The new policy, which went into effect on January 1, 2023, now provides high school students who attend charter, private and virtual school, along with public school, the opportunity to learn skilled trades while getting paid. For more information, click the following link: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmailchi.mp%2fleoncountyfl.gov%2fcounty-expands-eligibility-for-fall-2023-junior-apprenticeship-program%3fe%3db6c0378763&c=E,1,LsAcbIfHkinXRk2dqMI3Ond0VZvntbS0uzqeUfbgWqUOaY3ont4h1edToumlWrV5YWe9NkR5_UBJbYBt5sxCF9gbsxbLePISYKnX8r91RcIdVXf7SteGeFQHpyOA7g,,&typo=1 School Choice Window is Open Interested in bringing in another student? Know someone else who might be? The School Choice window is officially open and will remain open through March 1. All prospective students are required to complete the LCS School Choice application and the SAIL Application. Both are found via the Focus Parent Portal. Testimonials Needed We are in the process of updating our school website and would love to have some new parent and student testimonials! If you or your student is willing to write one, we are asking that you limit your submission to 1oo words and email them to Dr. Browning ([log in to unmask]) by Friday, January 13th at 5:00 pm. Tutoring Available Tutoring is now available Mondays/Wednesdays (2:15-4:00 - Media Center), Thursdays (2:15-3:00 - Computer Lab 2), and Fridays (2:15-3:00 - Media Center). Students can get help in all core classes (and some electives), work on group assignments, study independently, and utilize school technology. For more information, contact Rosa [log in to unmask] [cid:d4f55dd7-4ac3-4a23-9b19-162fb92ead78] * February 27: TED Talk w/Special Guest Attorney Charles Gee * March 1 - School Choice Deadline and SAT Testing Dates * March 6 -10: Intensives Week * March 13-17: SPRING BREAK * March 20: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Planning Day * March 22-23: PERT Assessment * March 23: Young Frankenstein (Benefit Performance for the SAIL HS Foundation) [cid:ea9c9799-1f0c-4ecb-8ef5-7a8e524b4418] If you prefer to have a hard copy of your child's progress report or report card, please make a request with the main office. Hard copies will be sent home the day after grades are posted. For example, if progress reports are posted at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, your child will receive a hard copy to take home on Thursday. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our main office at 850-488-2468. If you have questions or concerns about your student's grades or progress in a specific class, your initial contact should be with your student's teacher. Teachers are always the most knowledgeable about classroom assignments and activities and are always happy to provide timely updates or clarification as needed. For the quickest response time, send an email. Follow us on Social Media! If you haven't already, take time to follow SAIL on IG (@sail_high_school<https://www.instagram.com/sail_high_school/?hl=en>) and FB (SAIL High School<https://www.facebook.com/SAILHighSchool>)! Respectfully, [cid:365f6e36-5080-410e-8cda-ca0f0139cf96] ________________________________ *SUNSHINE LAW AND PUBLIC RECORDS CAUTION: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School Board of Leon County, Florida Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the LCSB system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law. Individual student records are deemed confidential.