Pasco High School Weekly Newsletter
January 23, 2023
Mission Statement/Declaración de la misión
La misión de Pasco High School es crear un ambiente de colaboración que fomente el aprendizaje, el respeto mutuo y una fuerte ética de trabajo, ayudando así a desarrollar futuros ciudadanos para los desafíos que se avecinan.
Weekly Announcements
Progress Checks:
We are entering week 4 of quarter 3. Parents and students will be able to review 3rd quarter progress reports starting on Friday, February 3rd. Please take a few minutes and review. As always, if you would like to schedule a parent-teacher conference, please contact us at 352-524-5539.
Tutoring:
Just a reminder that weekly free tutoring is held in the COVE every Wednesday from 1:45 to 3:45. Snacks are provided for students as well.
Curriculum Night:
Attention current 9th, 10th and 11th grade parents and students, we will be having our annual Curriculum Night on Tuesday, January 31st. This night is where we will be discussing the course selection process for the 23-24 school year and allow you to gain information on the courses being offered. Please mark your calendar.
Literacy Week:
Join us in celebrating Literacy Week. Review the flyer posted on PHS Twitter or in the weekly newsletter.
Extended School Day:
If your student signed up to be a part of our Extended School Day program, please remember that this program meets on Monday’s and Wednesday’s after school in the IRC. If your student still needs to make up a credit from a previously failed course, they may still join ESD. They just need to see their counselor or administrator.
School Advisory Committee:
The next SAC meeting is Tuesday, February 7th at 8:00am in the front office.
Seniors:
Seniors, The Pasco Education Foundation Scholarship application is open through January 31st. Check the CRC canvas course on your Mylearning account. See Ms. Edwards with any questions.
Seniors, you must order your cap/gown from Herff Jones prior to March 31st.
Time is running out to place a senior tribute in the 2023 yearbook. Seniors, parents or businesses can create a yearbook ad by using one of the many pre-designed templates or uploading a completed ad online to YearbookForever.com See Ms. Wallace in 16-509 is you need more details.
The PHSC Admission Rep will be on campus Tuesday, 1/24. Sign up on the CRC Canvas course to meet with her. Meetings will be held in the CRC during lunches.
Spring Sports:
Boy's lacrosse tryouts will take place on January 23rd. Please see Coach Vance with questions.
Girl’s lacrosse tryouts will take place on January 23rd. Please see Coach Wetherby with questions.
Softball tryouts will take place on January 23rd. Please see Coach McDonald with any questions.
Testing:
Mark your calendar for the SAT School Day! All juniors will have the opportunity to take the SAT on March 1, 2023 during the regular school day, at no cost to students.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Swackard.
Volunteering:
Volunteers are needed for the Kumquat Festival on Saturday, January 28th from 8:30am-4:00pm. See Ms. Edwards if you are interested.
2023-2024 Curriculum Night
Senior Dates
Literacy Week
Find All Your Photos
Home Sporting Events for the Week!
January 23 Boys Basketball vs. River Ridge (Both JV & Varsity)
January 26 Boys Soccer Districts (6:00 and 8:00 p.m.)
January 27 Boys Basketball vs. Southeastern Prep
Congratulations PHS Varsity Cheerleading! Headed to Semifinals at States! #PHSPride
Spring Athletics
Baseball: Coach Giles: jgiles@pasco.k12.fl.us
Softball: Coach McDonald: anmcdona@pasco.k12.fl.us
Track: Coach Gates: lgates@pasco.k12.fl.us
Coach Virtue: cvirtue@pasco.k12.fl.us
Boy's Lacrosse: Coach Vance: pvance@pasco.k12.fl.us
Girl's Lacrosse: Coach Doody: kdoody23@gmail.com
Boy's Tennis: Coach Wilks: mwilks@pasco.k12.fl.us
Girl's Tennis: Coach Wilks: mwilks@pasco.k12.fl.us
Important Links to District Information
Parent Bill of Rights Information:
https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll_documents/parent-bill-of-rights
School Lunch Information/Application:
https://connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/do/fns/pascoschoolmeals/
Student Code of Conduct:
http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/student_services/conduct/csc_eng.pdf
Have questions about dual enrollment?
https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll/page/dual-enrollment
Once you have visited this link, please sit with your school counselor to map out your dual enrollment path. They will be able to help you navigate the required documents and assessments needed for enrollment.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Step by Step instructions for filling out your Emergency Card
Parents,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is very important to make sure your contact information is always current and accurate. The school needs to be able to communicate with you regarding any changes or emergencies. Please review the step-by-step instructions below on how to access and fill out the emergency forms.
Title 1 Information
Out-of-Field Teachers Notification
Out-of-Field Teachers: Florida Statutes require that we report to parents any teacher who is teaching a subject(s) outside his/her certification area. The following Pasco High School teachers are teaching out-of-field during the 2022-2023 school year:
Teacher Teaching Out-of-Field Area
Clark, Samson ESOL
Gonzalez, Taylor ELA 6-12 and ESOL
Kinsman, Dylan Chemistry 6-12
Nelson, William ESOL
Pedraza, Victor Health K-12
Singleton, Brian ESE K-12
Schuster, Kevin ESOL
Voorvaart, Amanda Middle Grades General Science
These teachers are certified in at least one area and are qualified to teach, but need additional course work to add the out-of-field area coverage to their certificate. The teachers listed above are teaching out-of-field while completing course work in the evening, on weekends, and/or during the summer to gain certification, or taking a content area knowledge exam to demonstrate they have the content knowledge to teach their above listed out-of-field area.
English teachers who teach students that qualify as English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are required to take 300 hours of additional course work beyond their teaching degree to earn an ESOL Endorsement to their State Teachers Certificate. The following teachers are in the process of taking the required course work to earn their ESOL Endorsement: Gonzalez, Taylor; Nelson, William; Schuster, Kevin
All of our out-of-field professional educators are dedicated to helping students succeed in their learning!
Looking for more information?
Email: kkadlub@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://phs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 36851 State Road 52, Dade City, FL, USA
Phone: 352-524-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PascoPirates/
Twitter: @PHS_Principal