10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
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This past week our teachers and staff enjoyed a wonderful holiday luncheon provided by our PTSO. We want to thank the moms who donated their time to decorate and serve lunch. We also want to thank all the families who donated a gift card and/or dessert. We truly appreciate your generousity. We hope that everyone has a wonderful and relaxing break. Happy Holidays!
Allen D. Nease High School Chorus Department Proudly Presents our Virtual Winter Concert December 2020. We hope you enjoy!
(All Students wear masks or shields when singing in class and in the video recordings.)
Distance Learners & Quarantined Students
Please remember that cameras must be on during live conferences and participation in class activities is expected. Proper attire and location during class needs to be school appropriate. We suggest kitchen tables, counters, or desks.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
After school tutoring will resume on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. If your student cannot stay after school on Tuesday or Thursday, please contact me to see about the possibility of before school or lunchtime tutoring.
SENIOR INFO:
- Senior dues are now past due. Please remit payment for senior dues via schoolpay if you have not already done so.
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If you have not ordered your cap and gown, prices will increase in January. Visit www.herffjones.com to order.
- Gradbash 2021 is over half full. If you would like to go, you need to reserve your spot on schoolpay. Senior dues must be paid in order to have an active GradBash link.
FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE REGARDING NEW GUIDELINES FOR QUARANTINING
Beginning 12/9/2020
The CDC and the Florida Department of Health continue to recommend quarantine for 14 days from the date of exposure. However, there is new guidance that allows for a close contact to return to school earlier. There are two options that may allow the close contact to return to school/work before the full 14-day quarantine period has been met:
- The quarantine period may be shortened to 10 days from last exposure to the positive case if daily symptom monitoring indicates the close contact remains symptom free. The contact can return to school or work on Day 11. HOWEVER, it is extremely important that the contact continues daily monitoring for signs and symptoms through 14 days, as well as, practice social distancing, always wears a mask, and washes hands frequently. If signs or symptoms develop at any point, the contact should immediately isolate, seek medical care, and call the Health Department.
- The Quarantine may be shortened to as few as 7 days if a negative PCR test result is obtained on day 6 or later from exposure to the positive case. A PCR test is required and a rapid antigen test CANNOT be substituted. The test must be collected on day 6 or after, and if it is negative, the contact can return on Day 8 of quarantine, if he or she remains symptom free. HOWEVER, it is extremely important that the contact continues daily monitoring for signs and symptoms through 14 days, as well as, practice social distancing, always wears a mask, and washes hands frequently. If signs or symptoms develop at any point, the contact should immediately isolate, seek medical care, and call the Health Department.
FAQs:
DO I HAVE TO GET MY CHILD TESTED?
No, assuming your child remains symptom-free, he or she does not need a negative test to return to school on Day 11. If they develop symptoms you should seek medical care and call the health department.
HOW DO I GET PCR TESTING?
- You can obtain PCR testing through your medical provider
- You can obtain PCR testing at a public testing site
- REMEMBER: the rapid antigen test is not accepted, it must be a PCR test
- If your child develops symptoms, seek medical care and call the Health Department
- Make sure results can be provided within 24 to 48 hours. If the results are likely to take longer than 48 hours, it may be better to quarantine through day 10 and return to school on day 11, if no symptoms. CHILDREN WITH A KNOWN PENDING TEST RESULT SHOULD NOT RETURN TO SCHOOL
IF I GET A NEGATIVE PCR TEST RESULT, OBTAINED ON OR AFTER DAY 6 FOLLOWING EXPOSURE, WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
Call the Health Department to check if the result has been reported electronically in their system. If the result is reported, they will let the school know that your child may return, assuming they remain asymptomatic. If you have been notified that the result is negative but it has not yet shown up in the DOH system, you will need to provide a copy of the lab directly to the Health Department. NOTE: Please DO NOT fax or drop off copies of labs without first contacting the Health Department to make appropriate arrangements.
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Cheerleaders need your support! YOU CAN VOTE DAILY! PLEASE CONTINUE TO VOTE!!
The Nease Cheerleaders are participating in a competition via Chick fil A on Southside. It is called the Festival of Trees. The Christmas Trees are displayed outside along the drive thru.
Nease Cheer decided to do a tree in the theme of Panther Basketball – in honor of our incredible Boys and Girls Basketball teams. elow is the LINK from the Chick fil A Facebook page. You can vote daily up to December 24th. The winning team gets a $500.00 Chick fil A gift card.
Currently, we are in FIRST PLACE. We need votes!
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Distance Learners AND Quarantined Students |
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SCHOOLOGY & ZOOM for Distance Learners and students who are quarantined:
Parents & students – if you are a “distance learner” or have been recently quarantined,
Please remember the following tips:
1. You MUST use Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser. DO NOT USE Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.
3. Find out from your TEACHER what platform he/she is using for conferences.
4. If you have a personal Zoom account, you MUST be logged out of it to be able to access Zoom through Schoology.
6. If you continue having issues, restart your computer and/or clear your cache/history.
7. If you still have issues, please call or email Mrs. Milian at carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us or 547-8367. Please do not contact your school counselor, computer operators (Registrar), or Mr. Von Hagen.
AFTER SCHOOL TESTING FOR AP & IB COURSES
Wednesdays from 2:30pm to 4pm in the cafeteria
Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the cafeteria
Distance Learners and EXCEL Time
Distance Learners are NOT allowed on campus for EXCEL time to attend club meetings or teacher help sessions. Please talk to the teacher about attending both through a live conference.
ZOOM for live conferences
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What is happening at Nease this week? |
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Monday, January 4th - GREEN DAY - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
Tuesday, January 5th - GOLD DAY - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
- 7:30am - PTSO meeting
- AWAY: 6pm - Girls' BB at Bradford
- HOME: 5:30pm - Girls' Soccer vs Creekside
- HOME: 6pm - Boys' BB vs Mandarin
Wednesday, January 6th - periods, 1, 3, 5, NO EXCEL (2 lunches), 2, 4, 6, 7
- 9am to 3pm - Sources of Strength student training in auditorium
- 2:30pm to 4pm - AP & IB testing for distance learners in the cafeteria
- AWAY: 4pm - Wrestling FHSAA 3A Region 1 District 1 Duals at Oakleaf
Thursday, January 7th - Gold Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
- 4:30pm to 5:30pm - AP & IB Testing for Distance Learners in cafeteria
- HOME: 5:30pm - Girls' Soccer vs Pedro Menendez
Friday, January 8th - Green Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
- Girls BB Tournament at Flagler Palm Coast
- AWAY: 6pm - Boys' BB at Bartram
Saturday, January 9th
- Girls BB Tournament at Flagler Palm Coast
- 8am - PTSO Mock ACT in cafeteria
- Girls' Wrestling at Dr. Philips HS
- JROTC Drill meet at Nease (stadium & cafeteria)
- 9:30am - Wrestling Marine Corps IBT at Lee HS
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NJROTC CyberPatriot team advances to Level III.
CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association (AFA) to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. NJROTC entered this national competition for the first time this year – and the team has successfully qualified through Rounds I and II, and will now compete in January for a chance to qualify for the national championships in Washington, DC later in 2021. Pictured are (l-r) Peter Lemos, Kendall Cardenas, Ryan Roman, Seth Relampagos and Brendon Holmes.
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Each year, we are asked by the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support to identify a junior as the District Sunshine State Scholar (SSS) and provide the name of the student to their office. The SSS should be a student who is planning to pursue a career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related field and who meets the following minimum criteria:
- The student has achieved junior class status and has an interest in pursuing postsecondary education opportunities in Florida.
- The student has expressed or demonstrated an interest in STEM-related studies.
- The student has a weighted grade point average of 3.9 or higher.
- Based upon information available at this point in time, the student should be on track to qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars Award according to the current guidelines established for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Due to the size of our county, we are permitted to submit the names of two students to participate in the Sunshine State Scholar event.
Districts are encouraged to add criteria to the list to assist in choosing the District Sunshine State Scholar and the District Alternate. In St. Johns County School District (SJCSD), each high school chose a student to represent their school. Students were asked to respond to the following “You have received a grant to create and design a STEM elective for your high school. The grant provides all the equipment needed for the course. Enrollment for the course must be at least 22 students. In no more than one page, describe what course you would create, why that particular course and how you would advertise the benefits of the course to get the necessary enrollment.” We also had a 15 minute interview with all of the nominees and discussed how they became interested in STEM, how STEM fits into their future plans and how they would influence others to pursue STEM courses. The interviews were enlightening and have become a favorite part of the process. Our students are amazing.
It is a pleasure to announce the 2020 – 2021 SJCSD Sunshine State Scholars are Andrew Ryan from NHS and Anderson Davis from SAHS. Alyssa Buckingham from CHS has been selected the 2020 – 2021 SJCSD Sunshine State Scholar Alternate. The representatives from the other schools are Adam Dumas from BTHS, Milla Mrozek from PMHS, Elizabeth Devault from PVHS and Liam Guske from SJV.
CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW RYAN!!!!
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Bella from Lululemon, presenting Sherri Anthony girls basketball coach with a gift of gratitude. The Nease Golden Panther Booster Club is very appreciative of Lululemon for their generosity and support of our coaches. |
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Visit www.neaseathletics.com to register for 2020-21 sports at Nease. Registration information can be found via the “Athletic Clearance” link at the top right-hand corner of the page. Please follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth clearance process.
The following athletic events can be viewed on the NFHS network. Please go to nfhsnetwork.com and click Nease, subscribe, and enjoy Nease Athletics.
· Boys and Girls Soccer
· Boys and Girls Basketball
· Wrestling
Tennis Tryouts – Boys and Girls Tennis Tryouts will be on Wednesday, January 20 from 3:00-5:00 PM and Saturday, January 23 from 9:00 AM until noon. Athletes must be cleared on AthleticClearance.Com PRIOR to tryouts. Please contact coaches with any questions:
Distance Running Track Athletes – Conditioning for distance track events meets every Tuesday and Thursday at P34 with running starting at 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM. Saturday morning runs are at different locations. Please contact Coach DeVos at theodore.devos@stjohns.k12.fl.us to confirm the schedule and training.
Boys Lacrosse – If you are interested in trying out for the spring season, please see Coach G in Panther Hall 208 or e-mail max.gurowski@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Girls Lacrosse – Any girl interested in playing Girls Lacrosse, please reach out to Coach Amato. She can be reached at tara.amato@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
Track and Field –
Athletes interested in trying out for the team need to be cleared through the athletic department by visiting www.neaseathletics.com prior to the start of the season.
Interest/Parent Meeting will be 01/06/2021 at 6:30 PM in the PAC
Tryouts will be from 01/25/2021 - 01/30/2021
Practices Schedule: Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri. 4:08 PM and Wed. 3:08 PM after school
Practice Location: Meet at the visitor stands in the football stadium after school
Please contact the following coaches with any questions:
Track & Field Throwing Events –
What: Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Power and Footwork Conditioning (Voluntary)
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:30 PM
Where: Tuesdays meet at the Stadium; Thursdays meet in the Weight Room
Who: Male and female athletes interested in throwing events with Nease Track and Field.
ALL participants must be cleared through AthleticClearance.Com. See instructions for clearance via www.neaseathletics.com (upper right hand corner of page-follow Athletic Clearance link for detailed instructions)
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SAT/ACT Mock Exams:
1/9- PTSO Fundraiser mock SAT exam on 1/9, testing will be provided by Revolution Prep and take place in the school cafeteria. More information to follow.
PTSO GOLD Business Partner
We are excited to announce that Nease High School PTSO received a grant from Walmart Giving! By receiving this grant PTSO was able to provide financial assistance to several A.S.S.I.S.T. Nease students. Thank you, Mandarin Walmart Supercenter #1082 for your support and commitment to giving back to the communities where you operate! #BetterTogether, #WalmartGiving, #Walmart https://www.facebook.com/Walmart1082/
PTSO Board Meeting:
When you join Nease PTSO your membership donations are spent to improve the quality of education. For the 2019/2020 school year PTSO purchased 30 laptops to be used by Nease students. Thank you, parents, for joining PTSO and making this possible!
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 Learn more about PTSO: http://neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com/nhsptso
Message on the Marquee: Send a Birthday or Congratulations message to your student via the marquee in the front of school. Complete this form Announcement Form for Marquee and submit to main office for PTSO 1 week prior to the message appearing on the marquee. Cost is $25
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Academy Intent to Return Process
Last week, all Academy students will be asked to indicate if they want to remain in their Academy for the 2021-22 school year by signing an Intent to Return roster. If the student checks “Yes,” than that student will be automatically re-enrolled in the Academy for 2021-22. The student will also receive a recommendation to move on to the next level Academy course, as long as he/she is meeting Academy requirements.
If an Academy student checks “No” on the roster to indicate that he/she does not want to continue in the Academy next year, a Program of Choice Drop Form will be sent home for the student and a parent to sign after winter break, confirming that the student would like to be removed from the Academy for the 2021-22 school year.
Distance Learner Academy students will be asked to tell his/her teacher if they would like to continue in the Academy program, and the teacher will indicate the student’s choice on the Intent to Return roster.
Students who will be zoned for Tocoi High School in 2021-22 but are returning Nease Academy students can remain at Nease. These students will then be designated as out-of-zone Academy students. The St. Johns County School District does not provide transportation to students attending an out-of-zone school. Because transportation is not offered to out-of-zone students in our district, families need to discuss whether they can provide transportation to students who are zoned for Tocoi HS, but who choose to continue in their Academy program at Nease. As long as the student can provide transportation, keeps an Academy course on his/her schedule every year, and remains within Academy grade and behavioral guidelines, he/she can attend at an out-of-zone school. If you have any questions about the Intent to Return process, please reach out to Jaime Combs at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Joining a New Academy for the 2021-2022 School Year
All current 9th graders are eligible to apply to begin an Academy or Program of Choice in St. Johns County for the 2021-2022 school year. If your student is interested in any Academy program in the district, including programs which will be offered at High School HHH, he/she can apply for a spot in the Academy via the online application system in Home Access Center. The application window opens on January 8th, and closes February 5th, at 5 pm. If you’d like to learn more about all the Academies offered in the district, visit: https://cte.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
For more information about Nease’s programs, visit: neaseacademies.com
If you have any questions about the Communications Academy, Stellar Academy of Engineering, or Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, reach out to Academy Coordinator Jaime Combs, at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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For distance learners, AP and IB summative assessments will be held after school next week on Wednesday 2:30-4:00 and Thursday 4:30-5:30 in the CAFETERIA. Please make sure your student is on time and has a writing utensil.
Thank you to all who have joined the IB Booster club! This money goes directly to our students and the program. You can go to our website, www.neaseibboosters.org. For our senior families, your membership comes with a senior stole that your student will wear at graduation this May.
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Temporary School Counselor Assignments:
Last Names Co-CZ: D’Erica Gibbs
Last Names D: Linda Smith
Last Names E: Daphne Harden
Last Names F: Athena Kifah
Last Names Ga-Go: Kim Hollis
Senior Individual Appointments:
Counselors have almost finished meeting with seniors individually. We are making sure that each student knows exactly what they have remaining for graduation and that they are properly enrolled in those courses. We are also discussing with each student what their plan for after high school is and make sure that they know what their next steps are to accomplish those goals. Students that have not met with their counselor yet should reach out to connect with their counselor to schedule a time.
Senior College Applications:
Students should continue working on their college applications if they have not already been submitted. There are several deadlines that are coming up RIGHT NOW. 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 .
Happy Holidays and Have a Wonderful Christmas Break!!!!
Dual Enrollment Updates
Prospective Dual Enrollment Students
- NHS students interested in joining Dual Enrollment courses need to join the Schoology course using this access code: WPR9-WN8V-JMZSV
- Students will watch the general information session presentation located in the “Materials” section of the DE Schoology course.
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Students will complete the quiz (scoring no lower than a 80%) and submit test scores to have access to the Registration Materials.
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Test scores MUST be uploaded by March 10th to have the registration information!
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To register for the PERT, follow these instructions.
Registration
At this time, registration has officially concluded for spring dual enrollment classes for SJR.
Please go into Myristate and check your concise schedule to see if you received the courses you requested on your registration. After you login go to the menu bar, select “student” and then choose the drop down selection “concise schedule.” If you are missing a course, I advise to go into the Couse schedule link and see if there are still seats and complete a registration adjustment (see attached). https://web.sjrstate.edu/apex/prod/f?p=132:1:::NO:::
If there are still seats available, your registration might not be processed yet. When classes close, SJR is contacting me to reach out to each of you to complete a registration adjustment. When this happens, you have to drop the course you didn’t get and add the section/ course you would like. Be sure to include the CRN number on the form! A registration adjustment is attached to this email.
- Ms. Cullipher has emailed the students directly who have errors/ conflicts/ closed classes that have been communicated to her via SJR at this time. If you have received and email from her or from SJR about a closed class, please respond asap so that she can work to get you in the class you want.
New AP Credit by Exam Process
As of last week, students will now be required to meet with a SJR State College Advisor to submit the Credit-By-Exam Request with score reports to receive college credit for AP and IB courses. You can schedule an appointment on the following website: http://www.sjrstate.edu/advising.html
SJCSD Dual Enrollment Textbook Collection/ Return – Fall 2020
*For students currently taking courses on campus or online through St. Johns River State College (SJRSC)
What: SJCSD DE Textbook Collection for on campus SJRSC, FSCJ, and UNF students – this includes all resources checked out from Media Services AND resources acquired by voucher at the college bookstore. DO NOT return textbooks to the college bookstore!
Dates: December 14, 2020 8:30AM – Noon and 1:00PM – 4:30PM
December 15, 2020 8:30AM – Noon and 1:00PM – 4:30PM
Where: 10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Passive collection – participants will not be allowed to leave their vehicles. Please follow all instructions from employees and posted signage.
*Dual enrollment resources for high school campus courses should NOT be brought to the Fullerwood Center. These materials will be collected at school sites when appropriate.
SJCSD Dual Enrollment Textbook Requests Spring 2021
Textbook requests for SJR Dual Enrollment Spring 2021 opened Tuesday, December 1st,2020.
Media Services hours are 8:30am –4:45pm Monday –Friday.
*Proper ID is required when picking up materials & an official St. Johns River State College schedule is required when requesting textbooks.
The schedule must contain the following:
- Student’s full name
- X# (SJRSC student number)
- Course(s) enrolled
Media Services WILL NOT process textbook requests unless all required information is legible.
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Testing Coordinators - Jacqui Ashcroft or Cynthia Messenger
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
Allie Haddix – Media Clerk
Direct phone number – 904-547-8367
HOLIDAY READING BINGO!
‘Tis the season to be READING! Our “Holiday Reading Bingo” is in full blast and this is a great time to catch up on some great reading. We have added dozens of new, popular, and HOT YA titles to our collection that ALL of our students can enjoy. And with our reading Bingo going on, they can earn some great prizes! All Bingo boards and reading logs are due back to Mrs. Milian by Friday, Jan. 8th, 2021. Click on our mc web page for more info. http://www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/media/holiday-reading-bingo/
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GRADUATION DATE: Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm at UNF
Senior dues are now past due. Please remit payment for senior dues via schoolpay if you have not already done so.
If you have not ordered your cap and gown, prices will increase in January. Visit www.herffjones.com to order.
Gradbash 2021 is over half full. If you would like to go, you need to reserve your spot on schoolpay. Senior dues must be paid in order to have an active GradBash link.
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