Pasco High School Weekly Newsletter
September 19, 2022
Mission Statement/Declaración de la misión
The mission of Pasco High School is to create a collaborative environment that nurtures learning, mutual respect, and a strong work ethic, thereby helping to develop future citizens for the challenges that lie ahead.
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.
Important Links to District Information
Parent Portal:
Parents, it is important to stay informed about your student’s progress. We are entering the 7th week of quarter 1. The end of the quarter is October 14th. Please make sure you have created your parent portal, and checking your student’s progress on a weekly basis. If you have any questions and/or concerns about your student’s progress, email the teachers. If you would like to schedule a parent/teacher conference, call 352-524-5539.
The district is also creating opportunities for us to use text messaging as another way to communicate with parents. Please make sure your contact information is updated in MyStudent. Communication is key!
Attendance/Tardy:
Parent’s, please help us encourage our students to come to school daily and get to class on-time. Please take a few minutes and check your student’s portal and monitor their attendance and tardies. Student’s, please make sure you are making it to school every day and to class on-time. You have a total of 5 minutes between each class. Be present and be on time, it is important!!!
Senior Parent Night:
Senior Parent Night- Tuesday, September 20th, 6pm in the IRC.
Cambridge Ambassadors:
Cambridge Ambassadors will have their first meeting on Tuesday, September 20th after school in the upstairs admin building.
Interact Club:
Students interested in joining the Interact Club should stop by Ms. Edwards office to sign up.
Wrestling:
Boys and Girls interested in participating in wrestling, stop by and see Coach Lennard (17-601) or Coach Sammons (7-006) to pick up a packet. There will be a meeting after school on September 26th in 17-601. Please arrange for transportation home.
School Pictures:
School Pictures will be on Tuesday, October 4th. Students will take pictures through their English class. If your student takes an off-campus English class, they can take their pictures during their lunch.
Yearbooks:
Yearbook purchases can be made at YearbookForever.com
Important dates to remember!
- Thursday, October 13th, 8:15 am, 2nd period, PHS Activity Center - Herff Jones, Graduation Gear
- Tuesday, October 18th, 7:15 am, Administration Training Room - ASVAB Testing
Pirates in the Classroom!
Pep Rally Sophomore Winners of the Tug A War
Have questions about dual enrollment?
Whether you are interested in taking dual enrollment courses 2nd semester for the first time or would like to refresh your knowledge on the process for dual enrollment, the place to go to get this information is the Pasco County Schools website:
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.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dade City, is planning their Fall Festival for October 1. Father Krys is offering community service hours to any students who might want to volunteer to help in various ways with the festival. If so, they can contact the Parish Office, Claire Odobo at (352) 588-3641 or email at office@sacredheartdadecity.org.
Volunteers are needed for upcoming fall festivals in our Dade City community. Check your CRC Canvas Course or see Ms. Edwards for details.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
It is extremely important that each parent/guardian have a parent account on the MyStudent portal. This is where you will be able to access student fees, review your student's schedule, monitor absences/tardies, check grades, and email teachers.
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.
Video: Emergency Card Entry for Families
Sporting Events for the Week!
September 19 MAKE UP FROM 9/14 Swimming vs. Wesley Chapel
September 20 G Golf vs. Cypress Creek
September 21 Swimming vs. Wiregrass
September 22 Boys Golf vs. Sunlake
September 22 JV Football AWAY vs. Sunlake
NOTICE TO BUILDING OCCUPANTS AND PARENTS
NOTIFICATION OF INSPECTION FOR ASBESTOS CONTAINING
MATERIALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule, 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos Containing Material in schools, commonly referred to as AHERA. This rule requires all Local Education Agencies (LEA’s) to identify asbestos containing materials (ACM) in their school buildings and to take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers.
All inspections for Pasco High School have been completed and a Management Plan describing the results of the inspection and the action plan to control any asbestos found during the inspection, where applicable, has been submitted to the governor for approval. A copy of this plan is located in the administrative office of this school and at the Pasco County Schools Maintenance & Facility Services Department and is available for review upon request.
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