Important Information Regarding Covid-19
St. Petersburg College and St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools continue to closely monitor the rapidly changing situation regarding the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and in Florida.
As such, St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools and St. Petersburg College are using due diligence to encourage “social distancing.” Current students were sent a Frequently Asked Questions document with additional information for current SPCHS students and parents.
If you have specific questions, please email the principals or call your SPCHS Campus for more information.
Ms. Raquel Giles, Principal, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus
727-341-4610 or giles.raquel@spcollege.edu
Dr. Ian Call, Principal, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Tarpon Springs Campus
727-341-3521 or call.ian@spcollege.edu
Stay Informed/Student Resources
We have created a new COVID-19 website, which includes latest updates, as well as academic and student support resources to help you. Please bookmark this link and refer to it as needed as we continue to make updates with new strategies, tools and services.
Classes online in MyCourses
As you should be aware, your classes are online and loaded into MyCourses. If you are a student who was taking a face-to-face, on campus class and you have concerns or are struggling with the online platform, please reach out to your instructor. They are there to support you!
Please remember that these face-to-face faculty members faced a major task to convert in-person assignments to online and they have worked diligently to give you the best learning experience possible. I ask that you continue to be patient with them as we work out any snags.
COVID-19 & Wellness Information
Resources: We realize this is a stressful time for everyone and hope the resources below are helpful:
Continue to follow the health and prevention guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health. In addition to taking care of yourself physically, I also encourage you to take advantage of our student assistance counseling program if you are feeling stress or anxiety at this time. Remember – your mental health is also incredibly important!
- Please visit https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource for helpful information from The National Association of School Psychologists.
- SPCHS/SPC students who would like to speak to a counselor are eligible three free, confidential sessions through BayCare Health by calling 1-800-878-5470. Students will need to provide their SPC ID number.
- Pinellas County Schools and End Hunger Tampa Bay are providing free breakfast and lunch for students in need. Please visit the Pinellas County Schools website for more information at https://www.pcsb.org/coronavirus.
Thank you, in advance, for your flexibility and patience as we focus on the success and safety of our students and staff. Additional updates will be provided by SPC and SPCHS as changes occur to keep our families informed.
SPCHS Brings Home 12th Annual Pinellas County Schools Ethics Bowl Title
This past Saturday, December 7th, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (St. Petersburg/Gibbs) won the 12th Annual Pinellas County Schools' Ethics Bowl competition. Coached by SPCHS alum Sydney Corragio, the team made up of Grace McKaveney, Alexis Young, Heather Andrasik, and Kim Tran defeated Clearwater Central Catholic in the final round to win the competition. Other schools that competed included St. Petersburg High School, East Lake High School, and Dixie Hollins High School. With this victory, SPCHS will compete next in a virtual Ethics Bowl competition to have a chance to compete in the National competition at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill in the spring. We are very proud of the hard work our team put into preparing for this competition. We are also grateful at the leadership of Sydney Corragio and the support of teacher sponsor- Mr. Walch. Congratulations ladies!
Senior Raelyn White Earns Beach Volleyball Scholarship
Congratulations to SPCHS Senior Raelyn White (St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus) for signing with Florida State University to play beach volleyball.
Some of her highlights include:
-Currently ranked #1 in USAV 18U Florida for the last year and currently #4 in the nation (hit #1 at different points during the year). Was #1 in both 16U and 18U last year in Florida.
-First in American Beach Tour 16U in 2017 (the only year of the tour)
-1st in High School beach championship “Beach and Boards Fest” 2019 representing SPCHS
-1st in Eastern Sands Power League (ESPL) 18U 2019 Winter Finals in Gulf Shores, AL
PSAT Scores Released December 9th
Florida is scheduled to receive PSAT scores on December 9, 2019. When your PSAT/NMSQT scores are ready online, you'll get an email with instructions on creating your College Board account, going to your online score report, and using your access code to view your scores.
Next Steps for Students after receiving their PSAT online score results
- Create a College Board account at studentscores.collegeboard.org to view the full PSAT/NMSQT® score report. (See instructions below).
- Create a Khan Academy® account at satpractice.org and link College Board and Khan Academy accounts for free, personalized practice for the SAT®.
- Start planning for college and career using tools like BigFuture™ and Roadtrip Nation, available via the online PSAT/NMSQT score report.
- Sign up for the SAT.
How Students Link Their College Board and Khan Academy Accounts:
- Go to satpractice.org.
- Create an accounton Khan Academy or sign in to their existing account.
- When prompted, agree to linktheir Khan Academy and College Board accounts.
- Send their scores.
Upcoming SAT Test Dates
Send your students to sat.org/register for more information about the SAT, which will be offered on the following dates: MAR 14, MAY 2, JUN 6
It’s a good idea to plan ahead—and get comfy—before you start to register.
- Sign in to your free College Board account. Your parent or counselor can’t register for you.
- Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information. Make sure it’s the exact same name and information shown on your photo ID.
- Decide if you want to answer other questions about yourself. This takes time, but it’s worth it if you want colleges and scholarship organizations to find you. Learn why you should opt in to Student Search Service®.
- Decide whether to sign up for the SAT with Essay. See which colleges recommend or require it.
- Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements.
- Check out, and print your Admission Ticket.
Understanding your PSAT Results .PDF
St. Pete Collegiate Student Participates in College Level Model UN Conference
One of the great aspects about St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools is the opportunity for our students to participate in student clubs and organizations at the college level at SPC campuses. One of our students, Carson Gordon, at the St. Petersburg campus, is an active member on the SPC Model UN team. The team traveled to Washington DC to compete in the National Model UN DC Conference from November 7th to 11th. The team captured the Outstanding Delegation award, which is the highest team award at the conference.
Read more on the Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services blog.
SPC’s MUN team visit the Embassy of Lebanon
Front (Left to Right): Carson Gordon- SPCHS student, Ashley Rutenbeck, Catherine Tomczyk, Isabel Arnez
Middle: Nile Nickel Jordan & Canyon Dike
Back: Frank Yurek, Evan Fergenbaum, Mikayla Stott, Nassim Bentarka
St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools Host Fall Dances
One of the fun aspects of St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools is the student life our students experience in addition to their rigorous academics. One of the events students enjoy the most is the Fall Dance. This year's Fall Dances took place on Friday, October 25th at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus and Friday, November 1st at the Tarpon Springs campus. The students enjoyed dancing, food donated from local restaurants, and even a photo-booth to capture some memories. Each campuses Student Government representatives along with the faculty sponsors planned, decorated, and organized the event, so students could unwind and have a great time. The students had a wonderful time and enjoyed a night to relax and step away from their academics. Here are some pictures that captured the evening of fun at each campus.
Scenes from the Tarpon Springs Fall Dance
Scenes from the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus Fall Dance
National Honor Society at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Paints for Hurricane Relief
The National Honor Society chapter at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus organized a painting fundraiser to provide Hurricane Relief from the victims of Hurricane Dorian. Here are some of the pictures they took at their event.
National Honor Society Members Serve Our Community
On Saturday, October 26th, members of the National Honor Society at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus along with their sponsor, Ms. Smickle, visited Crescent Lake in St. Petersburg to remove invasive species. Students used canoes and waded into the waters to remove invasive sea lettuce and grass. Our students partnered with Keep Pinellas Beautiful as part of their beautification initiatives.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School hosts Blue Ribbon celebration 2/1/2018 Marilyn Shaw
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School celebrated its 2017 National Blue Ribbon Award. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy De
Vos recognized SPCHS as an Exemplary High Performing School for 2017 at an awards ceremony in November. The award recognizes the school for being among the state’s highest performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally-normed tests.
At the celebration, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Provost Jamelle Conner opened the program by welcoming more than 75 parents, students and community leaders. SPCHS Principal Starla Metz thanked attendees and shared information about Blue Ribbon Award. SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams offered remarks and acknowledged the great accomplishments of the students.
“I’m privileged to have an opportunity to work with you,” said Williams. “We’re so proud of you, and we look forward to seeing the work you’ll be doing in the future.”
SPCHS Alum Jessica Baugher said she felt supported and encouraged throughout her time at the school.
“You’re never left alone, which is an amazing part about this program,” said Baugher. “And through my years at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, I’ve had endless opportunities for leadership.
SPCHS Senior Desmond Douglas said he has grown through the support he has found at SPCHS. “It takes a village to raise a child, but also a collegiate student,” said Douglas.
“One thing I learned is that the students love to learn and the teachers love to teach. Gaining a higher level of responsibility and independence is what I’ve gained the most from this program.”
Closing the program, Catherine Kennedy, AVP of Academic Affairs and Partnership, read the proclamation from the City of St. Petersburg designating January 31, 2018 as SPCHS National Blue Ribbon Day.
Since 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program award recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap.
The honorary schools are recognized in one of two performance categories: Exemplary High Performing Schools and/or Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates.
Since 2004, SPCHS has earned an “A” rating each year from the state of Florida. In 2016, Newsweek named them the 55th best high school in America – only one of 10 in Florida to make the list, SPCHS held the second ranking in the state.
This story first appeared the the SPC Blue and White.
SPCHS Prom “Escape to Neverland” A Night to Remember
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School students enjoyed a magnificent prom at the Bayou Club in Largo, on Saturday April 1, 2017. Students enjoyed a formal dinner, dancing, memorable pictures in the photo booth, and the coronation of Prom Court.
The SPCHS Student Government Association (SGA), under the leadership of SGA Senior Class President Laura Luc, planned the event. The theme, “Escape to Neverland” featured Peter Pan themed centerpieces, hanging lanterns, and an archway allowing students to enter Neverland. SPCHS students designed and made all of the decorations, transforming the Bayou Club into Neverland, including fog and twinkling lanterns creating a mysterious ambiance.
Mr. Hesting, SGA Faculty Advisor, and Mrs. Nikki Miller and Mrs. Krista Dupes, SPCHS parent Co-Chairs, also assisted with prom, as did several parent and faculty chaperones.
The students were on the dance floor all night and the consensus was that this prom was a huge success! SPCHS Sophomore Logan Neal stated, "I had a lot of fun! It was my first prom and we rented a limo. The decorations were really cool. I liked the food a lot and the DJ was fun. One of the highlights was when I was named ‘Duke’ and my girlfriend was named ‘Duchess.’ That was a surprise! Prom was a memorable experience."
Lina Fares, SPCHS Junior, exclaimed, "Prom was so much fun! I really enjoyed dancing the night away with friends. It was a pleasant surprise when first-time nominees were named as ‘Prince" and "Princess.’ I loved the decorations and the feel of the theme, Neverland, was amazing."
Furthermore, SPCHS Juniors liked the opportunity to take pictures on the golf course at the Bayou Club as expressed by Valarie Ramos when she shared, "I liked the venue for this year's prom. The Peter Pan theme of the decorations showed in the littlest details. I liked the jars with glitter in them. The DJ was good. I have to say that, overall, I enjoyed this year's prom more than last year's. The food was better last year, but this year's prom was special. I was happy that first-time nominees won for ‘Prince" and "Princess.’ It was fun and I enjoyed dancing. One of the highlights, for me, was the time of day. It was not too early or too late. Just before sunset. Making it the perfect time of day for taking pictures!"
Joey Lee, SPCHS junior, also liked the opportunity to take pictures as noted by his remarks when he stated, "One of the highlights from this year's prom was the sunset. I enjoy photography and the lighting was perfect for picture taking! I liked the decorations, especially the Neverland clock design on the tables. I was nominated as ‘Prince,’ but was happy first-time nominees won."
The students danced the night away leaving with a memento and wonderful memories of Prom!