Pasco High School Weekly Newsletter
August 23, 2021
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.
Be Involved: Become a member of PHS School Advisory Council (SAC)
A School Advisory Council (SAC) is a link between the schools and the local community. It provides for active participation by the various shareholders in the school community in identifying critical student needs and developing goals and plans for meeting those needs. The shareholders are parents/guardians, business people, students, other community interests, professional educators, and other school staff. Shared decision making among all shareholders of the school community, both internal and external, can benefit the school and produce better student outcomes. A School Advisory Council is a resource to the school and the school Principal. The term advisory is intended to mean: assist, suggest, recommend, inform and consult.
Our first meeting is on August 31, 2021 @ 8:00am. If you are interested or want to nominate someone to be a part of SAC, please complete the form at the link below.
Student Screeners
We are asking that students go through the screener every morning prior to coming to school. We appreciate your assistance with this as we continue to do our part to make sure all students and staff are healthy. The link to the screener is below.
Drop-off and Pick-up
PSAT Information
The PSAT is coming! All 10th graders will be taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test here at PHS during the school day on Tuesday, October 26th, free of charge.
Freshman and Juniors may also take the test for a fee of $18.00, but must contact Mrs. Boise as soon as possible.
ASVAB Testing
The ASVAB is scheduled for Monday, September 13th at 7:30 am in the Administration Training Room. The test is limited to junior and seniors and can only take 25. Please email Ms. Edwards, mjedward@pasco.k12.fl.us, to sign-up.
Attention Seniors
On Tues. Sept 7th - Gigante will in the IRC to take Senior Portraits from 1PM-5:45PM. The on-campus sitting fee is $15. You must book a time to reserve one of these limited on-campus spots. You can schedule a session at their Wesley Chapel Studio. The in studio sitting fee is $25. Seniors must be photographed by Nov. 20 (Before Thanksgiving Break) to be included in 2022. Contact Gigante by phone (813) 907-1078 or on their site. www.GiganteProductions.com
Seniors needing to meet FSA/ELA and/or FSA Algebra graduation requirements will have an opportunity to take the SAT School Day assessment at PHS on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.The score report for the SAT School Day is NOT eligible for submission to colleges/universities, but can be used to meet the state FSA/ELA and
Algebra EOC graduation requirement. For more information, please contact Mrs. Boise.
Schedule Change Request
Schedules change requests continue to go through school counselors. Please understand that the change must be a situation where your student is requesting the change in order to meet graduation requirements.
Dress Code
School Pictures
Yearbook
Pirates,
Yearbook Back to School Sale is going on through August 31st. Lock in the lowest price of the year: Only $60. Name stamp personalization & icons can also be added to your order. See Mrs. Wallace in the yearbook room, 16-509 with cash, checks made to PHS or order online at www.YearbookForever.com
Parent Volunteers
PTSA
Pasco High School has a very active PTSA. We would like to invite all parents that would like to be a part of this phenomenal group to the first meeting on Tuesday, August 31st @ 6pm at Covington Farms.
Freshmen, Are you interested in running for Student Council?
Ms. Medina's Classroom
Ms. Medina's Classroom
Action in the COVE
Mrs. Graham's Classroom
Mr. Nelson's Classroom
Ms. Bowen's Class
Online Free and Reduced Meal Application
Free and Reduced Meal Application
The Free and Reduced Meal Application is now available at www.PascoSchoolMeals.com.
Currently, all 2021-2022 students will receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of eligibility. However, we strongly encourage you to complete the new free and reduced meal application, as schools receive a portion of their funding based on the percentage of students who qualify.
To review the eligibility guidelines and complete an application, please visit www.pascoschoolmeals.com.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Reserve Your Locker
Lockers can be purchased online at the same location as paying student fees. Once you have purchased a locker, please complete the request form on our website. Once you pay and complete the request, you will receive an email from Mr. Melvin with your locker information. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Melvin.
Please click on the form below and complete the required fields to reserve your locker. You will be emailed with your new locker and combination based upon your schedule. Please be sure to use an email you will check daily and verify it is correct. The lockers will be located as close as possible to your classrooms. NO OUTSIDE LOCKS WILL BE ALLOWED and WILL BE CUT OFF.
Payment for your locker is due prior to assigning a locker. Payment is made through Rycor which is located in MyStudent (click on pay my fees). Lockers are $10.00.
Parking Lot
Parking pass
If your student plans to park on campus, please make sure they have purchased their parking permits. Permits are being checked. Students must park only in their assigned parking spot. Also, students are not allowed to be in the parking lot area unless they are arriving to campus or departing. Any student that has any questions, they can see Dr. Swackard.
PHS Parking Information 2021-2022
Requirements:
Students who are interested in parking at PHS need to complete the following tasks:
Have and maintain a 2.0
Have a valid driver’s license and insurance
Take the SAFE driving course on CANVAS (students can email eswackar@pasco.k12.fl.us with their student number to enter the course)
Pay and register for a parking spot
Procedure when you have met the requirements:
Students need to pay the $40 dollar parking fee on the ACORN system.
If students have met the requirements they should fill out the Mach form for parking located at https://phs.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=61230
If this is done before the school year, Dr. Swackard will issue you a parking permit in the first few days of school. She will be available during all lunches in or around the cafeteria.
If you have multiple vehicles, an additional parking permit may be purchased for $5 on the ACORN system for the same spot.
Parking Lot Rules and Consequences:
The parking lot follows all of the same rules as the rest of the school. Going to the parking lot during passing or during a class is not permitted without administrator approval.
Reckless Driving will not be tolerated.
If the administration feels that you are not following the student code of conduct or are acting recklessly in or around your vehicle, they will remove your parking privilege for the remainder of the semester.
If you lose your parking permit, you must purchase another for $5 on the ACORN system.
There are no refunds for parking permits.
DE Textbook pick up and drop off
Cambridge Parent Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89679899686
Cambridge REMIND
REMIND!
Best way to stay in touch and get news quickly, is to sign up for our Cambridge REMIND. If you are not on our list please text the your class code to 81010 to be added to our Cambridge REMIND.
Cambridge c/o 2022: @cambr2022
Cambridge c/o 2023: @cambr2023
Cambridge c/o 2024: @cambr2024
Cambridge c/o 2025: @cambr2025
Attending Athletic Events
If you or your student are attending an athletic event, it is important to understand that all school rules apply at the events. There are also security rules that must be followed. You can find these rules on our website under the athletics page. It is important to know, once you leave the event, there is no re-entry. Going to the parking lot is considered leaving and you will be unable to return to the event. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and hope to see you this week to support our athletes.
Athletics
As of now, Fall athletics will begin on August 2, 2021. Please contact Coaches with any questions:
Football Coach Stokes jstokes@pasco.k12.fl.us
Cross Country Coach Virtue cvirtue@pasco.k12.fl.us
Coach Gates lgates@pasco.k12.fl.us>
Volleyball Coach Tejada rtejada@pasco.k12.fl.us>
Cheerleading Coach Wetherby dwetherb@pasco.k12.fl.us>
Golf Coach Webb awebb@pasco.k12.fl.us>
Coach Wilks mwilks@pasco.k12.fl.us>
Swimming Coach Patterson bpatters@pasco.k12.fl.us>
Coach Fisher redheadmom723@yahoo.com>
Looking for more information?
Email: cfernand@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