ZHS Weekly Update
November 8, 2020
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 2020-2021 school year is Next Level!
November 8, 2020
Principal's Message
We have experienced several positive COVID cases in the last week at ZHS. We will continue to make every effort to communicate with families during these unprecedented times. Through contact tracing, use of seating charts in classrooms and buses, and use of sign-in sheets, we determine who had exposure to the positive cases and communicate with our Bulldog families. Teachers and staff will continue to work with our Bulldog families to help maximize student learning opportunities while we work to minimize the impact of COVID-19, isolation, and quarantine.
Please talk with your student(s) about the importance of properly wearing their masks over their mouth and nose, washing their hands, and following the social distancing guidelines. Masks must be worn on campus at all times--even when outside on campus. Many students are not wearing their masks properly over their mouth and nose. Please encourage your student to help minimize risk by properly wearing his/her mask at all times.
We will continue to run testing opportunities.
Monday, 11/9: Alg 1 EOC Day 1, room 109
Tuesday, 11/10: Alg 1 EOC Day 2, room 109; PERT after school
Wednesday, 11/11: PERT periods 3 and 4
Thursday, 11/12: Alg 1 EOC Day 1, room 109; ASVAB in the Gym
Friday, 11/13: Alb 1 EOC Day 2, room 109; makeups
**Lists of students testing are posted on campus and sent to teachers via email. Students are given testing tickets. On the day of their tests, students should report to room 109 before period 1 if assigned to the AM session and to the gym if taking the ASVAB.**
Attendance is important. MSO students are expected to follow the ZHS bell schedule every day and log into all Zooms with their teachers and classes. Traditional students are expected to attend all classes and follow all procedures when checking out of school.
Your student may be in danger of losing their license and receiving a warning letter if they have exceeded the amount of allowed absences. Please be sure to turn in all copies of doctors notes or other excuse notes so we can be sure to have the most correct information.
When we return to having dances and events for students, we will be using grades, attendance, and behavior as means of determining student eligibility for the event. Please encourage your student to attend all classes and be the best version of themselves as they work hard on their academics.
The mask/face covering mandate is still in place on any Pasco campus during the school day inside and outside of buildings. Please talk with your student(s) about the importance of properly wearing their masks over their mouth and nose, washing their hands, and following the social distancing guidelines.
We continue to follow precautions for student and staff safety that include directional/one-way hallways, cleaning supplies in every classroom/work area, social distancing, masks/face barriers worn at all times, Public Service Announcements (in this newsletter, on the daily School Announcements, and more), hand sanitizer all over campus, and more.
We will continue to navigate the challenges we face this year.
We are resilient. We are committed. We are determined. We are Bulldog STRONG!
--Dr. Christina Stanley
#BulldogPRIDE
@ZHS_DrStanley on Twitter
This Week at ZHS
Monday, 11/9:
• Alg 1 Day 1 Testing (room 109)
• Wrestling tryouts (Upper Gym, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
• Boys JV/V Soccer away @ LOLHS
Tuesday, 11/10:
• Alg Day 2 Testing (room 109)
• PERT after school
• Girls’ Varsity Basketball away at WCHS
• FFA meeting @ the Barn
Wednesday, 11/11: Veteran’s Day
• Wear your College, Career, AVID, Academy, or Bulldog gear!
• PERT for Seniors, pds. 3-4
• Q1 on track celebration during lunches
• HOSA club meeting after school (2:30 p.m., room 220)
• Boys JV/V Soccer away @ SLHS
Thursday, 11/12:
• Teacher PLC meetings during planning periods
• Algebra Day 1 testing (room 109)
• ASVAB testing in the gym
• Fire Drill
Friday, 11/13: PROGRESS REPORTS
• Bulldog Spirit Day: wear your Bulldog gear or colors!
• Algebra Day 2 testing (room 109)
• Blood Drive in the Gym
• Boys JV/V Soccer home vs. PHS
• Varsity Football away @ Weeki Wachee High School (7:30 p.m.)
**Masks/face coverings must be properly worn (over the mouth and nose) for all INDOOR events by any visitors, fans, students, spectators, and parents at all times while on campus, unless eating or drinking at that moment.
**Masks/face coverings must be properly worn (over the mouth and nose) for all OUTDOOR events unless seated. Masks must be worn when arriving at the event, while walking to the stands, when leaving your seat to go to concessions or to the restroom, and when leaving.
**Visitors, fans, students, spectators, and parents who refuse to comply with these requirements will be asked to leave the event.**
Front Bus Loop
The front bus loop is closed to through traffic in the morning from 6:50 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. and in the afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
The buses must be able to pull through and drop off/pick up their students.
Parents/guardians, please DO NOT use the front bus loop for any type of student drop off or pick up during these times.
Please use the student parking lot or the gym parking lot to drop off or pick up your student during these times.
DO NOT pass the buses and drive through the loop. It is unsafe for all when this occurs.
Playoff Football Friday 11/13 @ Weeki Wachee HS
In order to purchase, you must use the GoFan website found at https://gofan.co/app/events/146188?schoolId=FL6109
**NO PAPER TICKETS WILL BE SOLD.**
ZHS 20-21 Outstanding Senior
She is the ZHS Outstanding Senior for 20-21.
We are so PROUD of you!
#BulldogStrong #BulldogPRIDE
Update on Performing Arts
We will still observe all social distancing guidelines. Masks/face coverings must be properly worn over the mouth and nose unless seated. Masks must be worn when arriving at the event, while walking to your seat, when leaving your seat to go to concessions or the restroom, and when leaving.
We will be sure to let you know when our first performances are scheduled so you can support our amazing students and directors!
PERT information--
**We are offering the PERT test after school 4 times after school this semester starting Tuesday, October 27!!**
1. Seniors:
If you need the Algebra 1 EOC to get the concordant score to meet the graduation requirement, you can sign up for the PERT math test using the PERT Sign Up Form on the ZHS website under the Students tab.
2. Dual Enrollment Students:
You can sign up for one or more sessions using the PERT Sign Up Form on the ZHS website under the Students tab. Dual Enrollment students must pass the PERT test for admission into PHSC for Dual Enrollment classes for the Spring Semester.
Any questions?? Please contact Mrs. Yonkof at jingerso@pasco.k12.fl.us.
November 13 is the last day to update your choice for 2nd semester
-or-
If you are a MSO student wanting to go back to ZHS for 2nd semester...
November 13 is the last day to update your preference for 2nd semester.
Email your student's grade level administrator to determine next steps.
Yearbooks are $65
You can purchase one through the ZHS website (click Students, then click Yearbook) or visit yearbookforever.com to make your purchase.
Seniors! Buy ANY size Yearbook dedication page and get a FREE Yearbook!
FULL PAGE Dedication/AD-- $250
· 1 FULL PAGE WITH COLOR
· INCLUDES FREE YEARBOOK WITH PURCHASE
· MAX NUMBER OF PHOTOS TO BE USED IS 24
HALF PAGE Dedication/AD-- $175
· HALF PAGE AD WITH COLOR
· INCLUDES FREE YEARBOOK WITH PURCHASE
· MAX NUMBER OF PHOTOS TO BE USED IS 12
QUARTER PAGE Dedication/AD--$125
· QUARTER PAGE AD WITH COLOR
· INCLUDES FREE YEARBOOK WITH PURCHASE
· MAX NUMBER OF PHOTOS TO BE USED IS 6
Check out the ZHS website, click Students, then click Seniors - C/0 2021 for more info.
Email Mr. Fernandez at tfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us if you have any questions.
Congratulations to Mrs. Katie Dorkowski!
Free Meals for All Students!
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a waiver and new guidance, and we can now feed ALL students and children in the community 18 years and under for free. This USDA waiver is through December 31, or as long as funding lasts.
- ALL students and children in the community 18 years and under (Including Pasco e-School students) will be provided the opportunity to receive free meals:
- Students who are attending brick and mortar will receive free meals from the cafeteria regardless of their current status. Students will still need to provide their student ID number at the point of sale. Each student is eligible for one free breakfast and lunch daily. Any items selected outside of the offered meal(s) will be charged a la carte pricing.
- We encourage families to continue to fill out Free and Reduced Meal Applications if their financial situation changes because when this waiver ends the status (free, reduced, paid ) will resume. In addition, there are other benefits that students receive from their status.
- We will serve a week’s worth of meals (breakfast and lunch) curbside to mySchool online students, quarantined students, and children in the community 18 years and under (includes Pasco e-School students). This will be at all school sites per state guidance and we will keep the same times already established for curbside feeding. After this point, curbside meal distribution will be once a week on Fridays.
- Any child 18 years and under in the community can be provided a meal. Children do not have to be present, but a student Name / ID or Name /Home Address will be required to be provided curbside meals. Curbside feeding is not intended for students attending brick and mortar (since they have access to free meals in the cafeteria) unless they are quarantined.
- We encourage families intending to participate curbside to complete the Meal Reservation Form so we can be best prepared for curbside participation. They can pick up meals for all of their children from the site most convenient for them. They no longer have to go to their child’s enrolled site.
- The Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2020-2021 school year is available online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.
Purchase your Athletic Tickets here!
Two ways you can get tickets:
1. Visit https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/bb01763e-2c6f-4b59-af0c-7822e86456da. You can click on the sporting event for which you'd like to purchase tickets and follow the directions.
2. Go to the ZHS website: click Athletics, click Order Sports Tickets, and you will be taken to the ZHS Ticket Spicket website to complete your ticket purchase.
**Do not click the button that tears the ticket in half until you are in front of the ticket taker on site, or you will not be able to enter the event.**
Thank you for your continued support of our Bulldogs!!!
PACE
This is a unique program that provides FREE weekly counseling that is strengths-based and gender responsive to girls under the age of 18 who attend Zephyrhills High School (ZHS) and for girls who have opted for MySchoolOnline (MSO). The Pace Reach therapist meets with girls once a week for face to face sessions at ZHS typically during a girl's elective class period and/or virtually.
For questions regarding enrollment or to schedule an assessment, please call or email our ZHS PACE Reach therapist Brittany Fecht at 813.285.2793 or Brittany.Fecht@pacecenter.org.
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Dress for Success and Show your School Spirit!
On Fridays at ZHS, all students and staff are encouraged to wear Bulldog gear or Bulldog colors (Orange and Black). Show your school spirit!
Need help with your Senior? Contact a member of the 12th grade team!
School Counselor: Julie Moore (jscarcli@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Kim Pardo (kpardo@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Brittany Kerr (bkerr@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Need to talk to a member of the 11th grade team? Contact info below.
School Counselor: Shay Jackson (ldjackso@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Bryan Thomas (bthomas@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Brittany Kerr (bkerr@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Reach out to your 10th grade team! We are here for you!
School Counselor: John Metzger (jmetzger@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Chris Barrick (cbarrick@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Instructional Assistant/Student Discipline: Ashley Thompson (aathomps@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Myrtle Blevins (mblevins@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Get to know your 9th grade team!
School Counselor: Kristen Gillies (kgillies@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Troy Hochstetler (thochste@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Instructional Assistant/Student Discipline: Ashley Thompson (aathomps@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Myrtle Blevins (mblevins@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Directional and One-Way Hallways
Go With the Flow and Follow the Signs!
- The flow of traffic in the hallways is going to be directional/one way. Please follow the signs at all times.
- It is important that you plan your route before you walk.
- We know that construction impacts moving around campus and will work with teachers to ensure students have enough time.
- Check out the directional map below to determine how you be able to access your classes.
- The stairwells in Bldg. 26 and B Bldg. (Bldg. 25) are directional/one way as well.
Social distancing will be expected at all times.
Students and staff are expected to follow the signage on all doors and in all hallways.
Masks Required
*Accommodations will be made for students or staff who have a medical condition that would prevent them from wearing a mask/face covering. Please contact your student's grade level administrator for more information.
Arrival to School in the Morning
- Buses will drop off in the front bus loop off of 12th Street. This loop is CLOSED to all car traffic from 6:45 to 7:25 a.m.
- Student drop off is in the Gym parking lot off of Henry Street. Please pull all the way forward to drop off your student in front of the doors leading to the gym lobby.
- Upon arrival from a car or bus, students must head directly to get their breakfast from the nearest mobile cart or cafeteria line and then to their 1st period class to eat.
- Students who do not eat breakfast at school will be expected to go directly to their 1st period class as soon as they arrive on campus.
- There will be no gathering in the commons, hallways, courtyard, or inside and outside of the cafeteria.
Seating Charts and Sign in Sheets
When in another classroom not on their schedule, students will need to sign in and take a seat as directed by the teacher.
If you have any questions about this, please reach out to your grade level administrator.
Classroom Expectations
- Each student and staff member will help keep ZHS as clean as possible. Inside the classrooms, teachers will have a procedure for the beginning and end of class, as well as a cleaning station with materials.
- Students will have assigned seats in each classroom and are expected to sit in their assigned seat every day.
- Students and teachers will utilize a sign in sheet when inside a classroom or area that is not covered by a seating chart.
- Mask breaks will be permitted by teachers and will be reviewed in class during the first week of school.
Cafeteria and Lunch Expectations
Serving lines:
- Multiple carts and lines will be available for student use.
- Q-tips will be provided so students do not need to touch the keypad to input their number.
- Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
- Students will be eat inside the cafeteria and in the commons. Some teachers will allow students to eat in their classrooms (utilizing the sign in sheet) and will assign seating.
- Seats will be marked in the cafeteria to encourage proper distance. Students should only sit in seats not marked with an 'X'. If students choose to eat in the commons, it is expected that they are seated while eating and maintain 6ft of social distancing.
- All students will be required to be seated if eating. No one is permitted to be standing up or walking when eating their food or snacks. When students are moving, walking, or standing anywhere, students must have their masks on.
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.
How can I become a SAC member?
- Elected members of the School Advisory Council include teachers, educational support personnel, parents, and secondary students.
Any parent, community business member, teacher, or student interested in serving on our SAC committee for the 2020-2021 school year should contact Mrs. McCafferty at (813) 794-6102.
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 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:45 a.m.
Scheduled dates for the 2020 – 2021 SAC meetings:
- November 4
- December 2
- January 6
- February 3
- March 3
- April 7
- May 5
Want more information on the reopening Pasco County Schools?
Click here for the Pasco County Schools NOW Website:
Thank you!
Thank you to our SAC for funding items for students in our PRIDE store! Students redeem their HERO points for all sorts of Bulldog gear and treats.
Thank you to Judy Williams for her work with fundraising and volunteers in the Zephyrhills community.
Your kindness, generosity, and support is a blessing!
The Bulldog Community is unlike any other! #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