Pirate Press
Vol. 1, Edition 28
Spring Break POSITIVE COVID Results
During spring break, the Pasco County Health Department will contact tracing with the positive staff or student. The email to submit the positive test results during spring break is COVIDresults@pasco.k12.fl.us
Spring FSA Writing & MAP Testing Schedule. April Schedule Only - May Testing Schedule will be released at a later date.
Your student will be scheduled for state testing this spring. We use the test results to provide information to parents, students, and teachers about student performance and to help target instruction. The school and district use the results to help target resources and supports.
We continue to actively practice safety and social distancing protocols in line with guidance from the CDC and the Pasco Health Department. Public areas are sanitized regularly, masks are required for staff and students, hand sanitizer is readily available, and frequent hand washing is recommended.
FSA Writing, MAP, SAVVAS, Civics, & Cambridge Checkpoints Schedule for April
- Testing will begin in the morning to allow ample time for any students with extended time.
- All students will be taking the FSA State Writing Exam on campus. It can’t be taken at home.
- Cambridge Checkpoints – 8th Grade ONLY, must be taken on campus.
- Makeup Testing will occur throughout the entire window.
- Please email Angela Young: ayoung@pasco.k12.fl.us with any questions.
MSOL Students Only - Testing Details
- MSOL students must report to campus by 7:45 am in the small parking lot off of Howard Avenue by building 9. 7:45 allows parents/guardians to bypass traffic of traditional students arriving at school between 7:05-7:25.
- ONLY MSOL students will test in building 9 and portables. No traditional students will be on that side of campus. This allows all MSOL to socially distance and test only with other MSOL students.
- There are approximately 45-55 MSOL students in each grade level, so this cohort will remain small and not interact with any students in the traditional setting.
- FSA Writing will last approximately 2.5 hours for regular testing time. Regular time MSOL Students may be picked up at 10:30. Extended time MSOL students will be contacted personally and given their testing schedule, but ALL MSOL should arrive by 7:45 am.
- 8th Grade Cambridge Checkpoints will be given in the Auditorium on 4/22 for MSOL. Students must be dropped off in the front car loop by 7:45 am to avoid interacting with traditional students. ONLY Cambridge MSOL students will test in the Auditorium on 4/22. Students will arrive at 7:45 and begin testing by 8:00, have lunch at 11:00 am, finish testing, and may be picked up at 1:45 pm to avoid the traditional dismissal at 2:03. Students may be picked up on Howard Avenue. Students will stay in the Auditorium until the parent texts the student's name to #352-469-0093. Students will be supervised out to their ride. Students may pack lunch or receive lunch from school. Students may bring snacks, & bottled water. The auditorium capacity is 560.
- All MAP, SAVVAS Math(Algebra), Civics assessments may be taken at home online.
- Any MSOL makeup testing sessions will follow the same procedures.
Monday, 4/5 - R Day
- 7th Grade FSA Writing: Testing will start at 8:00 am. All students should report to their 3rd-period class to finish breakfast & take attendance.
- 7th-grade MSOL students report to the small parking lot by building 9.
Tuesday, 4/6 - A Day
- 8th Grade FSA Writing: Testing will start at 8:00 am. All students should report to their 4th-period class to finish breakfast & take attendance.
- 8th-grade MSOL report to the small parking lot by building 9.
Wednesday, 4/7 – Early Release Day
- FSA Makeups Only.
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Thursday, 4/8 – T Day
- 6th Grade FSA Writing: Testing will start at 8:00 am. All students should report to their 5th-period class to finish breakfast & take attendance.
- 6th-grade MSOL report to the small parking lot by building 9.
Friday, 4/9 – E Day
- FSA Makeups
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Monday, 4/12 – P Day
- Civics Inquiry Assessment
- 8th-Grade Cambridge ELA Checkpoint for Traditional students only.
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Tuesday, 4/13 - I Day
- All Grades Math MAP & SAVVAS testing
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Wednesday, 4/14 – R Day
- All Grades Math MAP & SAVVAS testing
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Thursday, 4/15 – A Day
- All Grades ELA MAP testing
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Friday, 4/16 – T Day
- All Grades ELA MAP testing.
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Monday, 4/19 – E Day
- All Grades Science MAP testing
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Tuesday, 4/20 - P Day
- All Grades Science MAP testing
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Wednesday, 4/21 – I Day
- 8th Grade Cambridge Science Checkpoint for Traditional students only.
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Thursday, 4/22 – T Day
- 8th Grade Cambridge Science & ELA Checkpoints for MSOL students only.
Friday, 4/23 – E Day
- NO MSOL students report to campus.
Resourses for families
- Student Spring Break Supports.
- Suicide prevention and intervention resources at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/mental_health/page/suicide-prevention-and-intervention
- More Mental Health links and supports: district’s Mental Health page at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/mental_health
Achieve3000: Read to Succeed 2 Contest
Back by popular demand, Achieve3000® is excited to announce another contest for Achieve3000 Literacy students!
From March 8, 2021 through April 9, 2021, when students in participating schools complete lessons, they can earn points for their class and win! Every school can have a winning class, and every winning class will receive a $25 Visa gift card to spend on a celebration or anything else they choose!
Please click on the link to access the Spanish and English which contains information on how to participate!
Positive COVID-19 Test result during the weekend
Calendar
Monday, March 22nd:
Teacher Planning Day - No school for students
Tuesday, March 23rd:
"P" rotation day - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (lunch is based on the 4th - period teacher)
2:05 - After School Detention
2:05 - Track & Field Practice
2:15 - SAC Meeting
3:00 - Extended School Day
Wednesday, March 24th:
"I" rotation day - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1 (lunch is based on the 5th-period teacher)
2:05 - Track & Field Practice
3:00 - Extended School Day
Thursday, March 25th:
"R" rotation day - 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2 (lunch is based on the 6th-period teacher)
2:05 - After School Detention
2:05 - Track & Field Practice
3:00 - Extended School Day
Friday, March 26th:
"A" rotation day- 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3 (lunch is based on the 1st-period teacher)
6:30 - NJHS Meeting
Saturday, March 27th :
8:00 - Saturday School
9:00 - ESD
Rotation for 2nd semester
Student Screener
$10 to Decorate a Ceiling Tile
Pre-Order Your Yearbook Now
COVID Tested
Report an Absence
You can now report an absence online. The link is below and is also on our school website.