ZHS Weekly Update
April 24, 2022
Zephyrhills High School is the home of the Bulldogs!
Our vision is that all of our students achieve success in college, career, and life.
Our theme for the 2021-2022 school year is Building Excellence!
April 24, 2022
Principal's Message
Academic Support:
Progress Reports were distributed on April 22 and are available in the MyStudent portal.
Please continue to help your student stay on-track by doing weekly backpack clean out and paper organization, reconciling papers in that backpack with assignments you see in your MyStudent portal, checking on their tardies, and clearing any absences with written parent and/or doctor's notes.
Reach out to your student's teachers via email or PTC with any questions you may have. Attendance and effort in every class period every day and working on/turning in every assignment will make a HUGE and positive impact on your student's academic progress. Many assessments are still required for graduation. Please ensure your student is in classes every day.
Student Discipline and Dress Code:
Many of our students are exemplary when demonstrating academic skills, positive behaviors, and language choices. We will continue to review all BulldogPRIDE components this quarter and will continue to hold students accountable for their behavior and language choices when outside of PRIDE standards. Passes out of class will be restricted to only one student out of class at a time, using our lanyard passes.
Proud
Respectful
Individual Thinker
Dedicated to Academics
Engaged
We will continue with dress code expectations, class attendance and hall pass expectations. We follow the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code guidelines for all students. We encourage all students and parents to review the Pasco County School Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code. Students who continue to violate the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct will be referred for consideration of alternative placement.
Closed Campus:
ZHS is a closed campus for lunch. Students are expected to remain on campus for the entire school day and do not have permission to leave campus for lunch. Additionally, outside food, food delivery, and food sales is not allowed, as it jeopardizes our Free and Reduced Meal status. These deliveries will be refused.
We are resilient. We are committed. We are determined. We are Bulldog STRONG!
--Dr. Christina Stanley
This Week at ZHS
Monday, 4/25:
•AICE English General Paper test, part 1 (AM) *No Makeups*
•Chess Club mtg (Rm 201, 2 p.m.), Spring Wrestling (ZHS Wrestling room, 3 p.m.)
•V Baseball away @ Mulberry, V Softball away @ Springstead (7 p.m.)
Tuesday, 4/26:
•East Side CTE Career Fair (ZHS Gym), MCR Pert (5th and 6th periods, Media Center)
•V Baseball home vs HHS (7 p.m.)
Wednesday, 4/27:
•College Wear Wednesday! Wear College/Career/AVID/ZHS Academy gear
•Severe Weather Drill period 5, Spring Wrestling (ZHS Wrestling room, 3 p.m.)
•JROTC Team Awards (ZHS Cafeteria 6 p.m.)
•V Softball home vs @ Academy at the Lakes (6 p.m.)
Thursday, 4/28:
•PLC meetings during Teacher Planning Periods
•NOPE presentation in the Gym (12 noon), Track away @ District Meet (CCHS)
•ZHS Spring Band Concert (ZHS Gym, 7 p.m.), V Baseball away @ WRHS
Friday, 4/29:
•Bulldog Spirit Day! Wear Bulldog gear or colors
•Spring Wrestling (ZHS Wrestling room, 3 p.m.)
•Grad Bash (Buses leave @ 1:30 p.m.)
Saturday, 4/30:
•Drive Thru Yearbook Distribution (ZHS Bus loop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
•Drive Thru Textbook/Tech/ZHS item return (ZHS Bus loop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
ZHS Device/Textbook/Item Return
Where: ZHS Bus loop
How: Drive-thru
*Now is the time to look under your bed, in the closets, and everywhere for all items belonging to ZHS. On Saturday, April 30, you can drive through the ZHS Bus Loop and drop off any items belonging to ZHS: Devices and chargers and hotspots, textbooks, JROTC or Band or Colorguard uniforms, anything!
*Seniors will need to be sure all items are returned and their names are completely off the lists in order to be cleared for graduation.
ZHS Yearbook Distribution Day
Where: ZHS Bus loop
How: Drive-thru
*If you are unable to pick up your purchased yearbook, please email Mr. Fernandez (tfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us) to make arrangements.
*Families should bring documentation of their purchase to receive their book.
*Yearbooks are NOT available for purchase on this day.
*To be placed on the waiting list for a yearbook, please visit the ZHS Website (https://zhs.pasco.k12.fl.us), click the Students dropdown, scroll to Yearbook and click there for more information!
Important Dual Enrollment Information!
All Dual Enrollment students must:
1. have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA
2. fill out the Dual Enrollment Online Request Form (Dynamic Form) by Friday April 14th
3. participate in Dual Enrollment registration starting April 27th.
For first time Dual Enrollment students, students must first earn qualifying scores on the PERT test and complete the PHSC application. Students should check the ZHS website first and can meet with their school counselor this week if they have questions.
Testing Schedule:
Students, please check posted lists on campus for your testing location!
Monday, April 25: AICE English General Paper Test (Part 1, no makeups)
Monday, May 2: AICE English General Paper Test Part 2 (no makeups), AP US Govt (AM), AP Chemistry (PM)
Tuesday, May 3: FSA Reading Session 1 (gr9, AM and PM), AP Environmental Science (AM), AP Psychology (PM)
Wednesday, May 4: FSA Reading Session 2 (gr9, AM and PM), AP Eng Lit/Comp (AM)
Thursday, May 5: FSA Reading Session 1 (gr10, AM and PM), AP Human Geography (AM), AP Seminar and AP Statistics (PM)
Friday, May 6: FSA Reading Session 2 (gr10, AM and PM), AP US History (AM)
Saturday, May 7: SAT in the ZHS Gym
Monday, May 9: Biology EOC, AP Calculus (AM), AP Computer Science Principles (PM)
Tuesday, May 10: Algebra 1 EOC Part 1, AP English Language (AM)
Wednesday, May 11: Algebra 1 EOC Part 2, AP Spanish Language (AM), AP Biology (PM)
Thursday, May 12: Geometry EOC Part 1, AP World History (AM), AP Physics (PM)
Friday, May 13: Geometry EOC Part 2
ZHS Important Dates
Calendar/Save the date!
•5/2: AICE English General Paper Test Part 2 (no makeups)
•5/5: ZHS Jazz Band @ Rotary (11 a.m.)
•5/6: ZHS Track @ Regionals, Musical Theater show (6 p.m.)
•5/7: SAT in the ZHS Gym, ZHS Band @ Universal Studios
•5/12: Band Awards Night
•5/13: Powder Puff game, Orange/Black game
•5/14: Musical Theater show
•5/17: District Finals (Periods 1, 4), Senior Night of Excellence (Awards Night)
•5/18: District Finals (Periods 2, 5), last SAC meeting of the year, PERT test
•5/19: District Finals (Periods 3, 6), Spring Football game away @ JWMHS
•5/20: District Finals make up day
•5/21: ZHS Band Kickball game, ZHS Senior Parade @ City of Zephyrhills
April is Autism Awareness Month
Join the Kindness Campaign through Autism Speaks and commit to get us one step closer to a world where all people with Autism can reach their full potential! For more information, please visit https://act.autismspeaks.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=kindness_campaign.
Gus
Many alumni and community members have asked, so we wanted to make sure everyone knew where he is.
Give Back to Your ZHS Community!
If your student, your family, or you would like to give back to your local community--please contact The Thomas Promise Foundation to see how you can help pack food backpacks for local children and families. You can visit thethomaspromise.org or find them on Facebook (at The Thomas Promise) and Twitter (@ThomasPFdn). Their contact information is 4542 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills (33542) and their phone number is 813.782.0000. You can make a difference in the life of a child!
Junior Class ACT Bootcamp
Thank you to our Community Volunteers for leading our Junior Bootcamp!
Junior Class ACT Bootcamp
Transportation Questions or Concerns?
Transportation Southeast
813.794.0505
Outside Food/Food Deliveries
Outside food, candy, chips, beverage sales PROHIBITED
Opt-In to Text Messages
Purchase Tickets to ZHS Athletic Events
Visit https://gofan.co/app/school/FL6109
Search for the ZHS athletic contests you'd like to attend and purchase your tickets!
ZHS School Advisory Council (SAC)
What is a School Advisory Council?
- The school Advisory Council is the means for community and parent involvement in and support of the schools.
- The School Advisory Council is composed of the principal, teachers, school staff, parents, business and community representatives, and secondary students.
How can I become a SAC member?
- Elected members of the School Advisory Council include teachers, educational support personnel, parents, and secondary students.
- Members are also appointed to the council by the principal to represent business and the community.
- Students serve as SAC members for a one year term.
- A chairperson is elected annually by the SAC membership.
Any parent, community business member, teacher, or student interested in serving on our SAC committee for the 2021-2022 school year--please email Mrs. McCafferty at cmccaffe@pasco.k12.fl.us for a nomination form. This is a great way to get involved and stay connected to your Bulldog family.
To complete a yearly volunteer application, please visit: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/volunteer/
SAC Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:45 a.m.
Scheduled dates for the 2021-2022 SAC meetings:
- May 18
Pasco County Schools Covid-19 Protocols
COVID-19:
Visit https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/coronavirus for the Pasco County Schools District COVID response plan and protocols. Parents can check the district dashboard for updates on positive COVID cases.
- The COVID-19 Daily Report will be updated on the district website each school day. It will report the number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases among students and staff. Parents are encouraged to review the Daily Report to stay up to date regarding COVID-19 cases at their student’s school.
- Direct notification will be limited to students or staff who are required to isolate.
Students will NOT need to isolate until/unless they develop symptoms or become unable to pass the self-screener found on the the ZHS and Pasco County Schools websites.
Please monitor your student for symptoms and use the self-screener. If your student is not feeling well, please do not send them to school.
We continue to take many precautions for student and staff safety that include cleaning supplies in every classroom/work area, social distancing, optional wearing of masks/face barriers, Public Service Announcements (in this newsletter, on the daily School Announcements, and more), hand sanitizer all over campus, and more.
Thank you!
Thank you to the following people, organizations, and community members who donated time, money, gifts, food, resources and more to the ZHS Angel Tree and ZHS ABC students:
First United Methodist Church (Zephyrhills) donated to the ABC program on February 8, 2022.
Jackie Miller and Leisure Days Mobile Home Park donated food to our ABC program on February 10, 2022.
Around the holidays, the following people and community groups donated to ZHS:
Sleepy Hollow, Charles Chapin, San Antonio Pottery, Jack Boyles and Debbie Gillars, Terry Turner, Anne Benedini, Linda Fernatt, Jan Jones, Gerri Orr, Sharon Holloway, Tallory Broderick, Catholic Daughters of America, Fellowship Bible Church, First Methodist Church, Coach Cimorelli, Donald Welsch, Suncrest Sales, Karen and Alan Knight, Nicole Saly, Tracy Jennings, Mary Lou Jordan, Kelli Richards, Kenneth Clark, Gina Granger, 1st Sgt McAuley, Sgt Smith, C J. Smith, Kelly Anderson, Dorraine Dyser, Susan Daniels, Angie Stone, Mike Novak, Elks Club, Jay Klammer and Shirley Crawford, Eagles Club, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sutton, Ashley Sutton Thompson, Renee Carpenter, Bodine and Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fernandez, Sundance Mobile Homes, Dawn Lakin, Andrea Guarnieri, Jennifer Yonkof, Patricia Goltry, Teresa Kinsman, Rebecca Mastykarz, Denice Ferraina, April Simons, the ZHS National Honor Society, and Donna Mills.
Thank you to Dave Walters and the Zephyrhills Free Press for all the great photos and positive coverage of our students' amazing accomplishments!
Thank you to Steve Lee and the Zephyrhills News for supporting our programs!
The Bulldog Community is unlike any other! Your kindness and generosity is a blessing! #BulldogPRIDE
Contact info
Email: cstanley@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: zhs.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 6335 12th Street, Zephyrhills, FL, USA
Phone: 8137946100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascoschools
Twitter: @ZHSBulldogs