Stingray Newsletter
February 19th
Important Dates
February 22nd
Spanish National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
February 22nd-26th
Black Student Union Spirit Week
PMA3 Testing Window
February 26th
Parent and Student Survey Window Closes
Florida DOE 2021 Black History Month Theme and Student Essay Contest
Congratulations Janay Wright Williams!
FHSAA Spirit Show Down
Black Student Union Spirit Weeek!
of Black History Month.
Course Selection for 2021-2022
Course Selections for the school year are typically completed the during the spring quarter at Atlantic Coast High School. School counselors meet with students to discuss course options for the upcoming year. Link: Course Selection Form 2021-2022
Scholarship Opportunities from Raise.Me
PTSA Thank you!
Zoo Teen Volunteer Program
Black Heritage Trail
Yearbook Sales
Testing Updates
ACT and SAT Registration Deadlines
ACT Assessment: March 12th Test/Registration Deadline April 17th
https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html
SAT Assessment: May 8th Test/Registration Deadline April 8th
PMA 3 District Testing
Duval Homeroom Students (DropOff in Bus Zone, Report to Auditorium at 7:30)
English 1 - Monday 2/22
English 2 - Tuesday 2/23
Algebra 1 - Thursday 2/25
Geometry - Friday 2/26
Biology - Monday 3/1
US History - Monday 3/1
Campus Students (Testing during regular class time)
English 1 - Monday 2/22 - Thursday 2/25
English 2 - Monday 2/22 - Thursday 2/25
Algebra 1 - Thursday 2/25 - Tuesday 3/2
Geometry - Thursday 2/25 - Tuesday 3/2
Biology - Monday 3/1
US History - Monday 3/1
Athletic Calendar
Week 02/22-02/26
Monday
Boys Lacrosse vs Lee
JV Baseball vs Duval Charter
Tuesday
Baseball vs Creekside
Girls Tennis vs Englewood
Track Meet hosting multiple schools
Softball at Spruce Creek
Wednesday
Girls Lacrosse at Fletcher
Boys Lacrosse at Fletcher
Thursday
Girls Lacrosse vs Paxon
Boys Lacrosse vs Paxon
Girls Tennis vs Sandalwood
Softball vs Paxon (Doubleheader)
Boys Tennis at Sandalwood
Friday
Baseball vs Nease (Doubleheader)
Stingray Nation Friendly Reminders
Florida DOE 2021 Black History Month Theme and Student Essay Contest
About the Student Art Contest
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Art Contest is open to all K-3 students in Florida. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Two winners will be selected.
About the Student Essay Contest
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all 4-12 students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8) and one high school student (grades 9-12). Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
Contest Entries and Nominating Forms and Guidelines
Student contest forms must be mailed to Volunteer Florida or submitted online at www.FloridaBlackHistory.com.
Volunteer Florida
Black History Month Committee
1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
All entries must be received by 5 pm (ET) on February 26, 2021.
For more information about the contests, please visit www.FloridaBlackHistory.com.
Auburn University E-Week
Auburn invites students considering a career in engineering to join them for a premier engineering educational experience. Auburn Engineering's VIRTUAL open house gives students a chance to learn about our campus, our programs, and the incredible opportunities Auburn's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering offers.
Florida Parent Survey
We want your feedback! Please follow the link below to complete our survey. The 5Essentials Survey is a research-based school improvement system that defines, measures, and utilizes the most important organizational conditions, including aspects of a school’s culture and climate, to improve student outcomes. The survey window will close on Feb. 26, 2021.
Parent Link
Seeking Young Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA is recruiting young leaders for our national Youth Preparedness Council (YPC)! Students in 8th through 11th grade from communities across the Southeast may now apply for FEMA’s national YPC. The Council provides an opportunity for young leaders to share their perspectives, feedback and opinions related to disaster preparedness with FEMA and grow their leadership skills.
Interested teens may apply online at community.fema.gov/ApplytoYPC. All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. PST, on March 7.
For any questions, contact Lisa Janak Newman, 404-490-3516 or Lisa.Janak-Newman@associates.fema.dhs.gov
Senior Scholarship Opportuniy
The Federal Programs Department is thrilled to share this wonderful opportunity for graduating high school seniors planning to further their education. Attached to bottom on the newsletter you will find the application for the Vivian Scott Scholarship Application and Routing Form. The scholarship is awarded each year to two recipients in each of the five FASFEPA regions. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
- Must be a senior who is on track to graduate in May/June of 2021;
- Eligible under current USDA guidelines as free or reduced-priced meals or Approved CEP Direct Certification for free or reduced lunch;
- Provide a publishable picture with the application to be used in an announcement and on the FASFEPA webpage
Completed application packets are to be returned to our department no later than March 8, 2021. Application packets can be submitted to our department via email at federalprograms@duvalschools.org.
The scholarship award amount is $1,500 per recipient.
You may read more about the scholarship by visiting the FASFEPA web site using this link:
School Calendar
ACHS Business Partners
Arlington Toyota
Harrell & Harrell
Miller's Ale House
CareNow
Ponte Vedra Golf Carts
Outback Steakhouse
Picasso's
Sonny's BBQ
Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute
Domino's Pizza
Baker's Sports
Davey Tree Expert
School Information
Email: humphreysj@duvalschools.org
Website: duvalschools.org/achs
Location: 9735 R G Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Phone: 904-538-5120