ZHS Weekly Update
September 13, 2020
Zephyrhills High School is the home of the Bulldogs!
Our vision is that all of our students achieve success in college, career, and life.
Our theme for the 2020-2021 school year is Next Level!
September 13, 2020
Principal's Message
Thank you for your continued patience in the morning and after school with student drop off, pick up, and in the bus loop area. Please do not use the front bus loop to drop off students. All student drop off should be in the gym parking lot. I appreciate you watching out for student traffic in the gym parking lot and pulling all the way forward toward the gym.
We have experienced three positive COVID cases at ZHS. We are making every effort to communicate with families during these unprecedented times. Through contact tracing, use of seating charts in classrooms and buses, and use of sign-in sheets, we determined who had exposure to the positive cases and communicated with our Bulldog families. Teachers and staff will continue to work with our Bulldog families to help maximize student learning opportunities while we work to minimize the impact of COVID-19, isolation, and quarantine.
Please talk with your student(s) about the importance of properly wearing their masks over their mouth and nose, washing their hands, and following the social distancing guidelines. Masks must be worn on campus at all times--even when outside on campus.
We continue to follow precautions for student and staff safety that include directional/one-way hallways, cleaning supplies in every classroom/work area, social distancing, masks/face barriers worn at all times, Public Service Announcements (in this newsletter, on the daily School Announcements, and more), hand sanitizer all over campus, and more.
We will continue to navigate these challenges. We are resilient. We are committed. We are determined. We are Bulldog STRONG!
--Dr. Christina Stanley
#BulldogPRIDE
@ZHS_DrStanley on Twitter
Congrats to Madison Poe!
We have a Graduate to celebrate!
This Week at ZHS
Monday, 9/14:
Volleyball away @ Kathleen HS (6 p.m.)
Tuesday, 9/15:
Volleyball home vs PHS (6 p.m./ZHS gym)
B Golf away, G Golf home meets
Wednesday, 9/16:
Wear your College/Career, AVID, Academy, or Bulldog gear
Fire Drill
Swim meet home vs. WRHS (6 p.m./Zephyrhills YMCA)
Thursday, 9/17:
Teacher PLC meetings during planning periods
B Golf home, G Golf away meets
Friday, 9/18:
Wear your Bulldog colors or Spirit gear
Saturday, 9/19:
Boys/Girls Cross Country Meet--Buffalo Invitational @ The Villages Polo Club
JROTC Rifle Team Meet
JROTC Coastal Clean Up
**Masks/face coverings must be properly worn (over the mouth and nose) for ALL events by any visitors, fans, students, spectators, and parents at all times while on campus, unless eating or drinking at that moment. Visitors, fans, students, spectators, and parents who refuse to comply with this requirement will be asked to leave the event.**
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, September 25: *Senior Pictures on Campus with Leonard’s.
Seniors can book an appointment through the Leonard's website.
Email Mr. Fernandez if you have any questions (tfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Yearbooks are $55
You can purchase one through the ZHS website (click Students, then click Yearbook) or visit yearbookforever.com to make your purchase.
Seniors! Buy ANY size Yearbook dedication page and get a FREE Yearbook!
FULL PAGE Dedication/AD-- $250
· 1 FULL PAGE WITH COLOR
· INCLUDES FREE YEARBOOK WITH PURCHASE
· MAX NUMBER OF PHOTOS TO BE USED IS 24
HALF PAGE Dedication/AD-- $175
· HALF PAGE AD WITH COLOR
· INCLUDES FREE YEARBOOK WITH PURCHASE
· MAX NUMBER OF PHOTOS TO BE USED IS 12
QUARTER PAGE Dedication/AD--$125
· QUARTER PAGE AD WITH COLOR
· INCLUDES FREE YEARBOOK WITH PURCHASE
· MAX NUMBER OF PHOTOS TO BE USED IS 6
Check out the ZHS website, click Students, then click Seniors - C/0 2021 for more info.
Email Mr. Fernandez at tfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us if you have any questions.
Senior Pictures with Leonard's on campus on 9/25!
Make your appointment with Leonard's to get your Senior Photos taken on campus on 9/25!
Visit www.Leonards.com to create your account and set up your appointment today!
Purchase your Athletic Tickets here!
Two ways you can get tickets:
1. Visit https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/bb01763e-2c6f-4b59-af0c-7822e86456da. You can click on the sporting event for which you'd like to purchase tickets and follow the directions.
2. Go to the ZHS website: click Athletics, click Order Sports Tickets, and you will be taken to the ZHS Ticket Spicket website to complete your ticket purchase.
**Do not click the button that tears the ticket in half until you are in front of the ticket taker on site, or you will not be able to enter the event.**
Thank you for your continued support of our Bulldogs!!!
PACE
This is a unique program that provides FREE weekly counseling that is strengths-based and gender responsive to girls under the age of 18 who attend Zephyrhills High School (ZHS) and for girls who have opted for MySchoolOnline (MSO). The Pace Reach therapist meets with girls once a week for face to face sessions at ZHS typically during a girl's elective class period and/or virtually.
For questions regarding enrollment or to schedule an assessment, please call or email our ZHS PACE Reach therapist Brittany Fecht at 813.285.2793 or Brittany.Fecht@pacecenter.org.
Opt-In to Text Messages
Congratulations to your 20-21 ZHS Student Council!
Madison Aguilera, President
Khyarra Grant, Vice President
Gisele Navarra, Secretary
Taija McCullough, Treasurer
Class of 2022
Emily Kirk, President
Kamil Mehrab, Vice President
Zy'Tierra Milton, Secretary
Savannah Baptist, Treasurer
Class of 2023
Caitlyn Eudy, President
Dustin Day, Vice President
Nevaeh McCullough, Secretary
Alexis Martin, Treasurer
Class of 2024
Sharibel Vasquez, President
Jaycee Simmons, Vice President
Kaylin Miller, Secretary
Jasmine McCauley, Treasurer
Directional and One-Way Hallways
Go With the Flow and Follow the Signs!
- The flow of traffic in the hallways is going to be directional/one way. Please follow the signs at all times.
- It is important that you plan your route before you walk.
- We know that construction impacts moving around campus and will work with teachers to ensure students have enough time.
- Check out the directional map below to determine how you be able to access your classes.
- The stairwells in Bldg. 26 and B Bldg. (Bldg. 25) are directional/one way as well.
Social distancing will be expected at all times.
Students and staff are expected to follow the signage on all doors and in all hallways.
Need help with your Senior? Contact a member of the 12th grade team!
School Counselor: Julie Moore (jscarcli@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Kim Pardo (kpardo@pasco.k12.fl.us)
SOS Instructor: Darlene Lyman (dlyman@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Instructional Assistant/Student Discipline: Rosa Diaz-Martinez (rdiazmar@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Brittany Kerr (bkerr@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Need to talk to a member of the 11th grade team? Contact info below.
School Counselor: Shay Jackson (ldjackso@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Bryan Thomas (bthomas@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Instructional Assistant/Student Discipline: Rosa Diaz-Martinez (rdiazmar@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Brittany Kerr (bkerr@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Need a Locker? Reserve one here!
Dress for Success and Show your School Spirit!
On Fridays at ZHS, all students and staff are encouraged to wear Bulldog gear or Bulldog colors (Orange and Black). Show your school spirit!
Reach out to your 10th grade team! We are here for you!
School Counselor: John Metzger (jmetzger@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Chris Barrick (cbarrick@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Instructional Assistant/Student Discipline: Ashley Thompson (aathomps@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Myrtle Blevins (mblevins@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Get to know your 9th grade team!
School Counselor: Kristen Gillies (kgillies@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Graduation Coach: Troy Hochstetler (thochste@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Instructional Assistant/Student Discipline: Ashley Thompson (aathomps@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Student Services/Attendance Support: Myrtle Blevins (mblevins@pasco.k12.fl.us)
College and Career Specialist: April Simons (asimons@pasco.k12.fl.us)
Dropout Prevention Specialist: Lizette Ramos (lsabater@pasco.k12.fl.us)
ZHS Sports Information
**All student-athletes MUST have a fully completed physical packet turned in and cleared BEFORE you may tryout or practice. This packet is found on the ZHS website under the athletics tab. No completed, cleared packet? No tryout. No exceptions.**
Volleyball: Contact Coach Galyan for more information at bgalyan@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Cross Country: Contact Coach Cimorelli for more information at bcimorel@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Boys' Golf: Contact Coach JT Kirk for more information at jkirk@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Girls' Golf: Contact Coach Baldus for more information at gbaldus@icloud.com.
Swim: Contact Coach Cooley at kcooley@pasco.k12.fl.us.
**All student-athletes MUST have a fully completed physical packet turned in and cleared BEFORE you may tryout or practice. This packet is found on the ZHS website under the athletics tab. No completed, cleared packet? No tryout. No exceptions.**
Fees
*You can pay all fees online through Rycor including parking, school lockers, class fees, Grade Level fees, and PE lockers.
You will need an active MyStudent parent portal account to be able to participate.
1. Navigate to Pasco County Schools website at www.pasco.k12.fl.us
2. Click on the Parents tab.
3. Under Parent Links/Academic, click on CheckGrades/Attendance.
4. Click the yellow link to create a new Parent Portal.
Masks Required
*Accommodations will be made for students or staff who have a medical condition that would prevent them from wearing a mask/face covering. Please contact your student's grade level administrator for more information.
Arrival to School in the Morning
- Buses will drop off in the front bus loop off of 12th Street. This loop is CLOSED to all car traffic from 6:45 to 7:25 a.m.
- Student drop off is in the Gym parking lot off of Henry Street. Please pull all the way forward to drop off your student in front of the doors leading to the gym lobby.
- Upon arrival from a car or bus, students must head directly to get their breakfast from the nearest mobile cart or cafeteria line and then to their 1st period class to eat.
- Students who do not eat breakfast at school will be expected to go directly to their 1st period class as soon as they arrive on campus.
- There will be no gathering in the commons, hallways, courtyard, or inside and outside of the cafeteria.
Seating Charts and Sign in Sheets
When in another classroom not on their schedule, students will need to sign in and take a seat as directed by the teacher.
If you have any questions about this, please reach out to your grade level administrator.
Classroom Expectations
- Each student and staff member will help keep ZHS as clean as possible. Inside the classrooms, teachers will have a procedure for the beginning and end of class, as well as a cleaning station with materials.
- Students will have assigned seats in each classroom and are expected to sit in their assigned seat every day.
- Students and teachers will utilize a sign in sheet when inside a classroom or area that is not covered by a seating chart.
- Mask breaks will be permitted by teachers and will be reviewed in class during the first week of school.
Cafeteria and Lunch Expectations
Serving lines:
- Multiple carts and lines will be available for student use.
- Q-tips will be provided so students do not need to touch the keypad to input their number.
- Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
- Students will be eat inside the cafeteria and in the commons. Some teachers will allow students to eat in their classrooms (utilizing the sign in sheet) and will assign seating.
- Seats will be marked in the cafeteria to encourage proper distance. Students should only sit in seats not marked with an 'X'. If students choose to eat in the commons, it is expected that they are seated while eating and maintain 6ft of social distancing.
- All students will be required to be seated if eating. No one is permitted to be standing up or walking when eating their food or snacks. When students are moving, walking, or standing anywhere, students must have their masks on.
Free/Reduced Meal Information
If you are unsure if you qualify, you can also review the income eligibility guidelines on the Pasco County Schools website https://connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/do/fns/.
Want more information on the reopening Pasco County Schools?
Click here for the Pasco County Schools NOW Website:
ZHS School Advisory Council (SAC)
What is a School Advisory Council?
- The school Advisory Council is the means for community and parent involvement in and support of the schools.
How can I become a SAC member?
- Elected members of the School Advisory Council include teachers, educational support personnel, parents, and secondary students.
Any parent, community business member, teacher, or student interested in serving on our SAC committee for the 2020-2021 school year should contact Mrs. McCafferty at (813) 794-6102.
This is a great way to get involved and stay connected to your Bulldog family.
To complete a yearly volunteer application, please visit: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/volunteer/
SAC Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:45 a.m.
Scheduled dates for the 2020 – 2021 SAC meetings:
- October 7
- November 4
- December 2
- January 6
- February 3
- March 3
- April 7
- May 5
Thank you!
Thank you to Suncoast Credit Union for your donation of masks for our faculty and staff.
Your kindness and generosity is a blessing!
The Bulldog Community is unlike any other! #BulldogPRIDE
Contact info
Email: cstanley@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: zhs.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 6335 12th Street, Zephyrhills, FL, USA
Phone: 8137946100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascoschools
Twitter: @ZHSBulldogs