10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:45p.m.
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Grades are available through HAC 24/7. We encourage parents to monitor your child's grades on a weekly basis. If there are questions or concerns, please contact the teacher after discussing with your child.
The district
World Languages Textbook Adoption
process with start this year. If you would like to be involved with the textbook adoption, please email me at [email protected]
School pictures were this past Thursday, but don't worry if you forgot to send your child with an order form. You can still order pictures online.
- Go to www.leonards.com
- Click on K-11 at the top, then select picutre day
- Create an account - our school access code is C500251
Senior Parents:
This week, our school counselors conferenced with seniors through English classes. During these visits, students were given the following information:
Many of these documents will be sent through Naviance students accounts this week. Your student can log on to his or her Naviance account using this link:
https://student.naviance.com/allennease
Naviance also has a scholarship tool that can be useful for locating additional funds for post-secondary education. Be sure to have your student login and get ready to set his or her college path into motion!
Thinking about life after High School? Join us on Thursday, September 19th, from 6-8pm in the Nease Gymnasium for the 14th Annual Nease IB College Fair. Students of all grades, families, and friends, are invited to this year’s event, which will provide an opportunity for high school students to speak directly with representatives from over 75 colleges and universities from Florida and around the country! Come early, at 5:15, to hear a panel discussion with admissions representatives from FSU, Cornell, and UCF. This free event also includes the chance to learn more about state financial aid and get some common college myths busted by attending special topic presentations hosted by a UNF financial aid expert and College Admission Services.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS!
To have your senior's portrait included in the yearbook, a portrait photo session must be done at Leonard's by
FRIDAY, SEPT 23
. Only portraits taken with Leonard's can be included in the yearbook senior section. Go to
http://www.leonards.com/Welcome/
to book your appointment.
Do you have old laptops lying around your house, just taking up space? Hugs Across the County is hosting a donation drive for used laptops for homeless students who need them! Drop off any old laptop you don't need anymore to Mrs. Ebersol in the front office or Mrs. Millian in the Media Center. All laptops donated will be refreshed and updated and all files on the computer will be securely wiped. Give your old
tech to those who need them today!
Each year schools are required to provide letters from the district to each family. In an effort to save paper, the letters can be viewed through the links below.
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Congratulations to our 8 National Merit Semi-Finialists!
Back row: Camille Aguilar, Sanya Bansal, Nikitha Raju, Victoria Vo
Front row: Rishabh Singh, Leon Durante, Joshua Prohofsky, Grace Bachmann
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Fundraisers - Please support our Panthers!
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Monday is Nease Nation Night at Fionn Maccool’s at 145 Hilden Road(one mile south of Nease).
Come in from 5-9:00 pm and say you are with Nease and they donate 15% to the Golden Panther Booster Club. Specify any team at the bottom of your check (football, lax, dance,etc) and we put the 15% toward that club. Join us for dinner!
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Touchdown Club Fundraiser Disclaimer
The Meet Nease Legend Fundraiser has been funded by Golden Panther Booster Club dba The Touchdown Club (TDC), a recognized 501 (c) 3 program, as a sponsorship with Gift of Health Fundraiser organizers. TDC Board of Directors shall govern the conduct and operation of the Meet Nease Legend Fundraiser. Winner will be drawn at random on October 25, 2019 during halftime at the Nease Varsity home football game held at 10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. Winner need not be present. Must be 18 years or older to win. All proceeds are considered charitable donations and will go directly to the Nease HS Football Program, Wildflower Healthcare and The Tim Tebow Foundation in a collective effort to make a difference in people’s lives throughout our community.
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Sept. 21 ACT Mock Exam: Revolution Prep will be holding a mock ACT exam at Nease on Sat. Sept. 21 from 9 am – 12:30 pm. The deadline to register has been extended until Tues. 9/17. The cost is $20, all of which goes to PTSO as a fundraiser. Students will get the experience of taking a practice exam in a test-day setting, which is proven to help increase scores. Students will also get a same-day personalized score report and have an option for a one-on-one score review with a Revolution Prep Academic Advisor. Register at:
https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/27706/
Business Partner Thanks: Thanks to other PTSO GOLD Business Partners including Traci Crawford, Realtor ®, Watson Realty Corp (Traci is also a Nease parent); Dr. Ann Nguyen, Target Optical & Lenscrafters (Dr. Nguyen is also a Nease parent); and Dr. Esra, Nease Animal Hospital.
Message on the Marquee: Send a Birthday or Congratulations message to your student via the marquee in the front of school. Complete this Announcement Form and submit to the main office for PTSO 1 week prior to the message appearing on the marquee. Cost is $25.
PTSO Board/Meetings: Looking for a way to make a difference at Nease? If you’d like to learn more about getting involved, please email us at
[email protected]. Anyone is welcome to attend PTSO meetings, held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 a.m. in Panther Hall.
PTSO Social Media: Join the Nease PTSO Social Media sites to learn more about Nease-related events: Facebook: Nease High School PTSO Instagram: @nease_ptso Twitter: @NeasePtso
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IB Seniors & Parents
- Mrs. Kennedy will be in History classrooms on September 24th completing IB Exam registration and answering questions for college applications. Please plan accordingly.
- All IB seniors received their college application “gold envelope.” There is at least a 2 week turnaround for the processing of the envelope. Please allow for this prior to submission.
- Seniors!!. Your second deposit of $250 is due by September 30th for the New York Trip. Room assignments will be posted on Mrs. Kennedy’s door starting on Monday.
All IB Students & Parents
- Nease college fair is on September 19th from 6-8 pm in our Nease gym. Starting at 5:15 a panel discussion will be held with college admission officers (FSU, FSC, FIT, Cornell, UF and UCF). Please join us at this great event!
- Our second IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. All visitors will be required to sign-in, so please bring your I.D.
- The first IB Social is schedule for September 26th at the amphitheater during lunch time. Please make sure you have your ID with new sticker. No ID or No Sticker = No entry.
- Juniors & Seniors: The IB Pinning Ceremony is planned for October 10th at 6:00. Please mark your calendars to save the date.
- Families can pay for the October PSAT by clicking the link on the Nease website. 10th graders do NOT have to pay for the exam. This is an important test for Juniors, possibly earning a National Merit Scholarship. Take advantage of this opportunity!
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Career Academy Contracts
In accordance with St. Johns County School District policy, all Career Academy students and their parent/guardian must sign a Career Academy Contract each year. All students have been given copies of the contract in their Academy class. Contracts must be signed and returned to the Academy teacher no later than Wednesday, September 18
th
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Join The PTSO to help support all the Programs at Nease!
The Stellar Academy of Engineering wants to thank the Nease PTSO for their purchase of 10 3D printers and filaments for the Engineering Academy last year. This enabled us to enhance students' real-life application of STEM (e.g., engineering students created nose cone attachments for a rocket and Braille cubes). We plan to utilize the printers extensively this year and in coming years. The PTSO is conducting its annual membership drive and needs our help to continue to support Nease students. Please consider joining the PTSO to make a difference at Nease:
https:/neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com/nhsptso
Upcoming Academy Field Trips/Guest Speakers
- FSCJ Hospitality Professor David Buchman, Guest Speaker – Hospitality Academy students, 2nd and 3rd periods (Sept 18th)
- New York Film Academy Guest Speaker – Communications Academy Digital Design and Wired students, periods 1-7 (Sept 20th)
- Sally Corporation Field Trip – Communications Academy Digital Design students (Sept 24th)
- Auburn University Hospitality Program, Guest Speaker – Hospitality Academy students, 2nd and 3rd periods (Sept 25th)
- Sally Corporation Field Trip – Engineering Academy Principles of Engineering students (Sept 26th)
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm – Hospitality & Communications Academy DIT students (Oct 3rd)
- Women in Engineering Lunch and Learn – Engineering Academy female students (Oct 4th)
- Whetstones Factory Tour – Engineering Academy Intro to Engineering Design students (Oct 7th)
- Rulon International Tour – Engineering Academy students (Oct 17th)
- Hilton Garden Inn Field Trip – Hospitality Academy Technology students (Oct 22nd)
- UNF Communications College Tour – Communications Academy Wired/Sports Media Juniors & Seniors (Oct 29th)
- WJCT Studio Tour – Communications Academy Digital Info Tech 1 students (Nov 5th)
Guest Speaker events take place during certain periods, according to the guest speaker’s availability. Students whom do not have Academy classes during those periods, but are interested in attending the guest speaker event, can pick up a guest speaker pass from their Academy teacher. Field trip forms will be made available to students 2-3 weeks before field trips take place. Academy teachers will distribute forms in class to interested students.
Jaime Combs
Academy Coordinator | Nease High School
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FSA / EOC Retakes
Testing for FSA / EOC retakes commences this coming Monday September 9, 2019 and will continue up until September 20, 2019. Students have been made aware via testing staff, guidance and / or teachers of their testing times
PSAT:
CollegeBoard accommodations request
– paperwork is available on the Testing website under SAT. If your student is taking the PSAT on October 16, 2019, the paperwork MUST be submitted by August 27, to CollegeBoard by then. Please have the forms turned in to PH226 by this time.
If your student is in 9
th
/ 11
th
grade and you wish them to take the PSAT you can pay the fee ($21) via the School Pay link below:
Please remember to add their name and grade to the form.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- PSAT October 16, 2019. The state pays for all 10th grade students to take this exam. Students in 9th / 11th Grade are required to pay $21. More information will be posted regarding payment options.
- CollegeBoard accommodation requests must be with myself in PH226 no later than August 27, 2019.
- Fall Retakes for FSA / EOC – September 9 – 27, 2019. Students will be contacted directly for these retake exams. There will also be further opportunities throughout the year. Please encourage your students to reach out to their teacher for strategies and visit the department of education website for practice tests.
- ACT – Next opportunity September 14, 2019. All dates are listed on the ACT webpage.
If you would like any information or have questions regarding testing for state / district exams only, please reach out to myself, Jacqueline Ashcroft, on (904) 547-8281. If I am testing or out of the office I will respond as soon as practicable.
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Upcoming Scholarships & College Visits
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Upcoming Scholarships:
- Davidson College, Lowell Bryan Scholar Athlete: Nomination needed by September 10th
- UNC Charlotte: Levin Scholars Program: Nomination needed by September 25th
- Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Scholarship- Deadline October 1st
- AES Engineering Scholarship – Deadline October 6th
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation- Deadline October 31st
College Visits
Juniors and Seniors can sign up via Naviance to attend an on-campus visit with a college.
Upcoming College Visits at Nease
- Northwestern University – September 16th, 11:55 am
- American University- September 17th, 12:25 pm
- Tulane University- September 17, 12:55 pm
- Vanderbilt University- September 18th, 11:25 am
- Jacksonville University -September 18th, 12:25 pm
- Rollins College- September 20th, 11:55 am
- University of Central Florida, September 20th, 12:25 pm
- Florida Atlantic University, September 20th, 12:55 pm
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Here are the school counselor caseloads and appointment links:
FLVS:
Students that are planning on enrolling in an AP course on-line for the 2019-2020 school year MUST register for the course on FLVS prior to September 29, 2019 for full year courses or by January 31, 2019 for half credit courses.
Seniors:
It is time to start applying to college! Counselors were in English classes this past week to talk with students individually about the process for applying to college and requesting transcripts. If we didn’t get to you, we will continue this process next week. Please make sure you are checking the e-mail address that you provided to your Naviance account as we will start sending larger senior specific updates through Naviance this week. Returning students should have received their Naviance registration code last spring in order to set up their accounts. If you need that information again, you can get it from your counselor. Once you have registered, you can continue to access your account here:
https://student.naviance.com/allennease
If your test scores are not where you want them to be, now is the time to register for the next SAT and ACT. You can register for the SAT at
www.collegeboard.org
and the ACT at
www.actstudent.org
. We will also go over graduation requirements to make sure everyone is on the same page heading towards May 22
nd
!
Juniors:
This is your year! This will be the last full year that colleges see on your high school transcript prior to applying for college. It is important to make sure that you are doing your best. As we move throughout the school year, we will start encouraging you to take your SAT and ACT and going on college visits to schools that you may be interested in.
Sophomores:
This will be your year to take the PSAT and start thinking about your future after high school. It is important to make sure and keep your grades up so you keep your opportunities open.
Freshman:
Welcome to high school! From this point forward, all of your grades are a part of your permanent high school transcript that college will see when you apply. It is really important to start strong so that you do not spend the remainder of high school playing catch up. We are looking forward to getting to know you and helping you navigate this adventure!
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
TEXTBOOK RETURNS:
Due to the widespread district shortage, many classes are using class sets for their courses. Students have been asked repeatedly to return the following textbooks if they still have them:
- Biology (yellow and white hardback)
- Marine Science
- Environmental Science
- US History (standard and honors)
- Myers Psychology for AP (being used for Psych 1 & 2 – multicolored textbook)
Parents, PLEASE check with your students and make sure they return these textbooks as soon as possible. All these books have online access through Schoology (except Psychology) and students should know how to access the books. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Milian in the media center.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS:
Our media center is a VERY busy one and we are constantly in need of parents volunteers to help us out at the circulation desk in the mornings and during lunches! If you are able to help us out, please click on the link below to sign up for a morning or lunchtime session that you are available to come and “hang out” with the most awesome students in St. Johns County! We can’t do it without YOU!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044fa8af2babfe3-mchelp1
DONATIONS:
Because we are such a busy media center, we run out of supplies VERY quickly! We would be most appreciative of donations throughout the year of the following items: THANK YOU SO MUCH!
o paper towel rolls
o Kleenex
o Lysol/Clorox wipes
o Plastic forks/spoons
o Napkins
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National Technical Honor Society will be holding a mandatory meeting for all interested Juniors and Seniors in Nease’s Career Academies with a 3.3 GPA or higher in their Academy classes and a 3.0 or higher overall GPA. The meeting will be held Tuesday morning, 9/17 at 8:45am in Mrs. Cushman’s room (Panther Hall 138).
Great Decisions Society
- The first Great Decisions discussion will take place on Wednesday September 25th in P-25, Mr. H.A. Smith’s room, 3:15-4pm.The topic will be “The State of Dipolomacy” and the guest lecturer and discussion leader will be UNF Professor Enrijeta Shino.
- Students provide their own transportation.
- Snacks will be provided.
- Great Decisions is a non-partisan high school enrichment program on foreign affairs that fosters critical-thinking, conversation and decision-making skills. College professors and high school teachers co-facilitate the monthly sessions and encourage students to drive the conversation, ask questions and share opinions. Additionally, interactive program components provide students the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in peer discussions. For content information see http://www.fpa.org/great_decisions
- Join the Nease Great Decisions Schoology Group for direct announcements of opportunities. Access Code is 5VTWW-9SNBQ
- Contact Mr. H.A. Smith with questions or comments: [email protected]
GSA NEWS!
- Our school based GSA club officers and sponsors have met and are ready to kick off the school year with our FIRST club meeting, this Thursday, Sept. 19th after school in the media center. We have a lot of great ideas and plans for this school year to be our very BEST and would like to invite ALL students to participate!
- Gay-Straight-Alliance clubs, or GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. A growing body of research confirms that the presence of a GSA has a positive and lasting effect on student health, wellness, and academic performance. It can also protect students from harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and improve school climates for all students in the long-term.
Student Council applications for Freshman Class Officer positions and Student Body Treasurer have been extended through Wednesday, September 11
th
at 3PM. Applications can be picked up in the front officer or M101.
Applications will NOT be accepted after this deadline.
Elections will still take place as scheduled on Tuesday, September 17
th
during all three lunches in the PAC courtyard.
Marathon High
is a nonprofit program that encourages high school students to develop self-respect, confidence and healthy lifestyles through training for and running a 13.1 mile half-marathon. It is a free, after-school running club open to teens of all backgrounds and abilities in grades 9-12. The program is non-competitive, which means speed does not matter. What does matter is showing up, being committed and completing the goal during each training session and on race day.
- Marathon High may appear to be all about running, but it's more about the life lessons that happen because of the running. Marathon High is about changing lives, inspiring dreams, and making a difference. It’s about helping teens rise up and become the people they were meant to be. It’s about shifting the way young people think about themselves and their place in the world. And it’s about challenging them to make the “impossible” possible. All while doing something most teens never do: running a half-marathon.
- There will be an informational meeting at 4:00 September 17 in the PAC. The students will begin training the week of October 7th and will run the Donna Half Marathon to finish breast cancer in February. This program and the half marathon registration are free to students. If you would like to sponsor a student or the team please visit the Marathon High website to make a donation www.marathonhighfl.org *All students must complete an FHSAA sports physical to participate. This form can be found on the Nease website.
Attention Nease Nation:
Anyone interested in Wrestling for the 2019-2020 season, email Coach Lucas (
[email protected]
) for more information! You can also swing by Portable 42 before and after school.
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The School Pay links are now available to pay senior dues online. Please note,
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS
this year…The first is $50 and is for graduation only. The second option is $75 and covers all graduation costs, senior t-shirt, spring carnival, raffles, etc.
Seniors,
GradBash is over 50% sold out
. We have less than 100 seats left on the busses. Don’t get left behind. $80 reserves your spot. $160 total cost…(Senior dues must be paid to be eligible to attend the trip).
MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL is Monday, May 18th at 1:30pm at UNF.
GRADUATION
is Friday, May 22nd 7PM at UNF. Seniors need to be there at 6pm.
SENIOR PORTRAIT DEADLINE To have your senior's portrait included in the yearbook, a portrait photo session must be done at Leonard's by Sept. 23. Only portraits taken with Leonard's can be included in the yearbook senior section. Go to
http://www.leonards.com/Welcome/ to book your appointment.
Please join the Remind group if you have not already done so…text @9bdfbf8 to 81010
Senior class Schoology page: Please join…log in to schoology and join with group code
3X7B-KCXN-32JZZ
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What is happening at Nease this week
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Monday, September 16th
- 8am to 9am - Driver's Ed in F-105
- AWAY: 5:30pm - Volleyball at Trinity Christian
Tuesday, September 17th
- 8am to 9am - Driver's Ed in F-105
- Freshmen Student Council Elections during all 3 lunches in PAC courtyard
- 4:15pm - Marathon High Meeting in auditorium
- 6pm - SAT Prep in A-104
Wednesday, September 18th
- 8am to 9am - Driver's Ed in F-105
- World Language classes in auditorium each period for Rotary Presentation
- AWAY: 4:30pm - Girls Golf vs Atlantic Coast at Big Sky Golf CC
- HOME: 5:30pm - Volleyball vs Oakleaf
- HOME: 5:30pm & 7pm - Freshman and JV Football games
Thursday, September 19th
- 8am to 9am - Driver's Ed in F-105
- Yearbook FT to UNF
- AWAY: 4:30pm - Boys Golf vs Bartram at Cimarron CC
- HOME: 4:30pm - Swimming vs Bartram at Palencia CC
- 5:30pm to 8pm - College Fair
Friday, September 20th
- 8am to 9am - Driver's Ed in F-105
- 8am - Boys Golf at Palm Coast
- Chorus FT to State Veteran's Home for Men in St Augustine
- AWAY: 7pm - Football at Yulee
Saturday, September 21st
- AWAY: 4pm - Boys Golf at Palm Coast
- AWAY: 6pm - Cross Country Katie Caples Invitational at Bishop Kenny HS
- ROTC FT - Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club in JAX
- 8:30am to 1pm - Revolutionary Prep Mock ACT - PTSO fundraiser - cafeteria
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