Pasco High School Weekly Newsletter
August 8, 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.
The faculty and staff are extremely excited to welcome back all of the students and start an amazing 2021-2022 school year.
Thank you!!
Shop with a Cop
Congratulations Tameca Bowens, a math teacher from Pasco High School, for being recognized as an outstanding teacher by the Pasco County School Board.
Schedules
Schedule Change Request
If your student is requesting a schedule change and their request falls under one of the approved guidelines, please be patient as we are trying to go through them as quickly as possible. All requests must be completed and submitted by Friday, August 20th.
Did you miss the 2021 Registration/Open House? See information below
For our new students to Pasco High School, we ask that you follow the directions below* to pay school fees, buy yearbooks, rent lockers (see below for more information), and get your schedule.
PAYING FEES & GETTING YOUR SCHEDULE*
For a smooth process in paying fees simply follow the directions below to activate or create a myStudent account so that you can pay fees!
1. Activate or Create myStudent account for 2021-2022 school year.
a. Before creating your account, please obtain your child’s last 4-digits of his/her social security number, student ID number, and date of birth.
b. If you don’t have a myStudent account, click CREATE a myStudent ACCOUNT
(https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/?skipSAML=true) and follow the directions. Check your mail or junk mail for your confirmation that you created your account.
c. If you already have a myStudent parent account, activate your account for the 2021-2022 school year by entering your email address and password that is associated with your myStudent account. Please click “Child Info” to the left of the screen and review your address, phone number, and contact information to ensure that they are correct. Once this
is completed, you will be able to see the school fees.
d. If you need assistance in validating, updating, or creating your account, please visit myStudenthelp@pasco.k12.fl.us or the school at 352-524-5500.
2. Enter your emergency contact information and electronically sign all forms and agreements as requested on the Parent Portal.
3. Pay student fees:
a. Click “Portal” on the left side of the screen.
b. Under District and School Announcements, click “Pay Student Fees”.
c. Click “Sign in” and enter your email and password.
d. A StudentQuickPay screen will popup. The fees should automatically show on the screen.
e. Select the fees you need to pay and enter your credit card information.
f. Click “submit” and you are done.
4. Check your child’s bus pass. Review your bus information by clicking “Child Info”. Then scroll down to “transportation routes” to verify it is correct. If your child’s bus information is incorrect, call the Transportation Office at (727) 774-4410. A link can also be found under the District & School Announcements section of the Parent Portal.
Dress Code
School Pictures
Yearbook
Pirates,
If you would like to tell parents/let them know that YEARBOOKS are on SALE now in 16-509 for $60. This is the LOWEST PRICE of the year.
They can see Mrs. Wallace to buy with CASH, CHECKS made to PHS, or they can buy 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.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the PTSA members that have made the Welcome Back pre-planning week so special for all of the staff at PHS. THANK YOU!!!!
Freshmen, Are you interested in running for Student Council?
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.
Online Free and Reduced Meal Application
Online Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications will be available for the 2021-2022 school year starting on July 9th. All members of the household should be included on the application (1 application per household). Click here to complete your application today: https://myschoolapps.com/Application
Transportation Information
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
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
Welcome New Cambridge Students!
We are excited you have chosen Pasco High School Cambridge Programme for your high school academic career! I know you have many questions and we are here to help you navigate what you will need to know to be successful this school year. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact your school counselor Ms. Chacon ( mchacon@pasco.k12.fl.us ) or the administrator over the Cambridge Programme, Ms. Fernandez ( cfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us ).
We look forward to meeting you and making this a successful school year!
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
June 2021 Series Results
Cambridge Login Information Request Link: https://forms.gle/NnrHo9cN5sqh5joT8
To access examination results online, students will need to go to the candidate results website at: https://myresults.cie.org.uk
Students that wish to retake an exam will need to complete the November Exam Series Registration Link before AUGUST 16th, 2021. Cambridge is requesting all exam entries be made no later than Aug 16th. After Aug 16th Cambridge will charge late entry fees.
Students will be required to pay for the exams requested by August 23rd, 2021. Students that have not paid by the August 23rd deadline, will have their exam entry withdrawn.
November Exam Registration Link: https://forms.gle/b5o1rNHFfp97QR43A
If you have any further questions, please email Mrs. Fernandez, cfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us
Cambridge Exam Fees:
AS exam $112.
AL exam $180.
Diploma $130.
Global exam $195
AL Global exam $245November Cambridge Exam Series Dates
Sports Update:
Anyone interested in playing football, please see Coach Stokes in the weightroom.
Anyone interested in participating in girl’s golf, please see Coach Webb in room 4-205.
Anyone interested in participating in boy’s golf, please see Coach Wilks in the AG Building room 10.
Anyone interested in cross country, please see Coach Gates in portable 10 or Coach Virtue in 4-206.
Anyone interested in volleyball, please see Coach Tejada in 07-005.
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>
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.
If you would like to nominate someone to be a member of the 2021-2022 SAC, please complete the form below. All nominations are due by August 10, 2021.
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