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Henry B. Plant High School
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Volleyball Team Advances to State Semi-Finals

(From TBO.com)  Ali McCurdy isn't used to ending her season without a state championship.  The Plant senior, who will announce her commitment to play volleyball at Duke University on Monday, had 15 digs as Plant defeated Orlando Dr. Phillips 25-8, 25-19, 25-13 in the Class 6A-Region 3 final Saturday. The Panthers have won three straight state championships and McCurdy has been part of all three. She said she is getting used to the trip to Lakeland this time of the year.  "We expect to get there," McCurdy said. "We have a strong game and it's not like we haven't been to the playoffs before. We've won every year since I've been here, so we're kind of used to it."  Plant (27-1) dominated Dr. Phillips (27-3) from the start, scoring the first seven points in the match, led by the front line power of Alex Johnson, Tina Catanach, Leah Jordan and Maddie Martin. Plant led off each of the three games with leads and Coach Leanna Taylor said that was the strategy going in.  "I knew we could win if we started strong and got a lot of blocks," Taylor said. "I knew we were ready and we needed to be because Dr. Phillips is a good team. We got the blocks and Ali is a great athlete and it went our way, but we aren't taking anything for granted next week."  "We have been there (state), we know what to expect and we know that it won't be easy," McCurdy said. "But when we get there, we'll be ready just like always."  Martin led Plant with 21 kills and Johnson added 18. Becca Howard had 40 assists to lead Plant.




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H. B. Plant is a Blue Ribbon School in the heart of Palma Ceia in South Tampa,Florida.

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Plant was recently named one of Newsweek Magazine's Top 100 High Schools in the United States for the fifth time in a row.
We have also been awarded an A from the Florida Department of Education seven times in the last nine years.
Enjoy your visit.

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H1-N1 Flu Information
The School District of Hillsborough County has a very extensive website with information on the Swine Flu. Check out the link below for all the information you need.
SDHC H1N1 Site
Teacher / Employee Awards
Plant High School would like to congratulate the following teachers on these great accomplishments: 2010 Teacher of the Year -- Shawn Morgan; 2010 Ida S. Baker Winner -- Tonya Thomas (award honors work with minority students); Non-Instructional Employee of the Year -- Debora Torres. These awards are very well deserved and we honor these outstanding members of the PHS family.
BIG Playoff Football Game
Our panthers take on Plant City here at Dad's Stadium Friday night at 7. Tickets are available at lunch and are $7. Come out and support the team as they attempt to repeat as state champions.
PLAN (Practice ACT) Information
PLAN (the practice ACT test) will be offered to any 9th, 10th, or 11th grader interested in experiencing an ACT test. The test will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 8am-10:30am at Plant High School. There is a $15.00 fee to take the test. Students can sign up with Ms. Grady in Room 101. The $15 fee is required to register. We will accept cash or a check made payable to: Plant High School. The deadline to register is November 5th. Visit the PLAN site for more information or see Ms. Grady.
PLAN
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Communication is important to everyone at Plant High School. Stay informed with Plant's new email newsletter, Panther Press. Panther Press will include important school, PTSA, and Academic Foundation news as well as reports from athletics, clubs, and other school activities.
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PHS ListServ Registration and Archive
Band Ready for States
On November 21st at Tropicana Field, our PHS band will compete in the state competition. Come out and support the marching panthers. Check with a band member for competition times.
Teamworks Sidewalk Sale
The Pantherettes and Crew Team are sponsoring a sidewalk sale at Teamworks (across Dale Mabry from Plant) on December 5th between 9am and 2pm. Baked goods and sportwear will be available for purchase. Both organizations appreciate your support.
Winter Wonderland
It's that time of year again -- Winter Wonderland.SAC will be sponsoring Plant High's largest collective service project on Friday, December 18th. First graders from all across our area will be attendance to play games, make crafts, eat goodies, and play sports.
Danceros Host Mini Camp
The PHS Danceros will host a mini-camp December 28th - 30th from 9am to noon for dancers in first through eighth grade. The camp will include choreography, games, and crafts. Visit the Danceros website for more information.
Danceros Website
Madrigal Feast
The PHS Chorus welcomes you to the Renaissance with food and music. The annual event will be December 5th and 6th. Feasts will be at 7pm on the 5th and 5pm on the 6th. A Revel will be held at noon on the 5th. Orders are being taken in the Chorus Room or contact June Henley for more information.
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Picture Retakes Rescheduled
Students who were absent on picture day or want retakes can now do so on November 16th. Retakes require you to turn in all your original photos. See a yearbook staff member for more information.
Semester Exams Receive New Weighting
The School Board recently approved a measure to decrease the weight of semester exams from 33% to 25%. Semester grades will now be computed as follows: 1st Nine Weeks - 37.5%. 2nd Nine Weeks - 37.5%. Semester Exam - 25%.
NEW Incentive Program Guidelines and Awards
Please note that effective this year, the guidelines and awards for the gold and black incentive cards have changed. Read both pages of the document below for all the information on the Incentive Program for 2009/2010.
Incentive Program
The Winter Art Show is Coming
PHS art students will showcase their work in the Main Lobby from December 15th through February 23rd. The show includes all mediums and is open for anyone to view.
SACS Accreditation
Click on the letters below for information concerning the Hillsborough County Public Schools SACS Accreditation.
Letter in English
Letter in Spanish
Flu Do's and Dont's
The SDHC has published some information on how to prevent children in schools from getting the flu. Click below.
Flu Do's and Dont's
Bullying
Bullying Prevention is a top priority in our district.  Plant High School has a great student body that exhibits respect on a daily basis.  Many of our students participate in Unity Days throughout the year; a program that assist students in handling peer pressure situations.  Bullying and/or harassment of any student or school employee are PROHIBITED during any education and /or school sponsored program.  This includes all activities at any HCPS institution, school bus and/or through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, or computer network of HCPS.  All victims/bystanders and community members are strongly encouraged to report incidents in writing to the Plant Administration.
PHS Reunification Sites
In the event of an emergency, PHS has established two reunification sites for parents to meet up with their students. Those sites are Coleman Middle School and Palma Ceia Baptist Church. ______________________________________
Last Modified: Nov 19, 2009