10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
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Happy Friday! Enjoy the 3-day holiday weekend and stay safe!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Detailed information for ALL Attendance procedures (Absence, Tardy, Early Dismissal, Excused Absences) and links to Digital forms can be found on the Allen D. Nease High School website under Attendance Information.
Thank you to all who have begun to use the New Online Early Dismissal Form!
Important Early Dismissal Information
Early Dismissal stops at 3pm (2pm on Wed).
The ONLY way a student can be checked out after 3pm (2pm on Wed) is by submitting an online Early Dismissal Form or paper note BEFORE 10am.
Early Dismissal Procedures
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We encourage use of the online Early Dismissal Form (Early Dismissal Form for 21-22); paper notes are accepted at the Attendance Office.
- Parent/guardian submit online Early Dismissal Form OR student submits paper note by 10am to the Attendance Office.
- Student will be issued an Early Dismissal pass to leave class at the appropriate time. Passes are delivered to students.
- Parent/Guardian picking up student parks in Visitor Lot and comes into the Front Office to sign-out student and show ID.
- Student Drivers are also REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian complete Online Early Dismissal Form by 10 am or student can bring paper note to Attendance Office to leave campus early. Attendance Office contacts parent/guardian to verify request before student is allowed to leave. Please be available and provide best phone number to be reached on the form or note. Student drivers must have approved Early Dismissal pass from Attendance Office to sign themselves out in Front Office and leave campus.
Students are not allowed to sit in the clinic waiting for their parent to pick them up, unless they are ill and the nurse has called home stating they need to go home.
Unfortunately, we have been busy this week contact tracing. If your child has any COVID symptoms, we ask that they PLEASE stay home. COVID Health Screening Questions
Thank you in advance for doing your part in keeping everyone at Nease healthy.
Virtual Open House
Teachers are in the process of creatings videos or voice recorded PowerPoints that will be posted on Schoology September 7th. Teachers will send an email on the 7th asking you to please watch, so you can "meet them" and learn about the class your child is taking. You will be able to email the teacher with any questions that you have.
PSAT
The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 13th. The State of Florida pays for ALL SOPHOMORES to take the test, but parents must register and pay the fee for freshmen and juniors. The junior year PSAT is the exam used for National Merit Scholarships. Please see the "Testing Information" section below for more details and link to pay.
PICTURE DAYS ARE HERE! School photo days for grades 9-11 are scheduled for September 9-10 during English class. You can download and complete a pre-order form at Leonards.com. Follow us on Instagram! @neasehsyearbook
SENIOR PARENTS! If you want to make sure your child's senior portrait is in the yearbook, contact Leonard's Studios IMMEDIATELY to schedule your sitting. The deadline for senior portraits is Sept. 30. Call Customer Service at 800-215-4852, or the Main Office 904-209-3300, or visit Leonards.com. Follow us on Instagram! @neasehsyearbook
SENIOR PARENTS! The Class of 2022 will be an unforgettable one. Make sure you capture the year with a yearbook order and a senior ad! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 15476 to purchase and design your senior ad. Prices are at their lowest of the year! Follow us on Instagram! @neasehsyearbook
EARLY BIRD YEARBOOK PRICING! The 2022 yearbooks are now on sale at their lowest prices of the year. Reserve your copy of the nationally-recognized Nease yearbook, Impressions, by visiting yearbookordercenter.com and entering school code 15476. Follow us on Instagram! @neasehsyearbook
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To access pricing and ordering access code, please click on the link below.
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The COVID info web page for SJCSD families is now live at
This site includes the COVID Dashboard, Quarantine Help Guides, directions to access online textbooks and Schoology, and Health & Safety resources.
The quarantine period is now 7 days with students returning on day 8. On the 5th day of quarantine, students can take a rapid test if they are symptom free and with a negative result, they can return immediately instead of waiting until day 8 to return. Rapid tests are being done at the St Johns County Agricultural Center, 3111 Agricultural Center Drive. They are open 7 days a week, from 7am to 4pm. You do not need an appointment, and the test are free.
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Monday, September 6th - HOLIDAY - No School!
Tuesday, September 7th - GOLD Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
- HOME: 4pm Girls Golf vs Bartram Trail (S&S)
- AWAY: 4pm Boys and Girls Dive at Bolles
- HOME: 5:30pm Girls JV Volleyball game vs Mandarin
- HOME: 6:30pm Girls Varsity Volleyball game vs Mandarin
Wednesday, September 8th - GREEN Day w/o 7th period - 2:50pm dismissal
- AWAY: 3:30pm Boys Golf at Fletcher (ABCC)
- AWAY: 5pm Boys and Girls Swim at Bolles
Thursday, September 9th - Gold Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7 - School Pictures through English class
- HOME: 4pm Boys Golf vs Fleming Island (PVIC)
- HOME: 5:30pm Girls JV Volleyball game vs Fleming Island
- AWAY: 6pm Freshman Football game at Orange Park
- AWAY: 6pm JV Football game at Pedro Menendez
- HOME: 6:30pm Girls Varsity Volleyball game vs Fleming Island
Friday, September 10th - Green Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7 - School Pictures through English class
- HOME: 7pm Varsity Football game vs Orange Park
Saturday, September 11th
- ROTC FT - Middleburgh HS Penthahlon
- AWAY: 7am Boys and Girls Cross Country Bale-n-Trail at BTHS
- ACT Testing - 7am
- Mock SAT - 8am
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College Visits
September 7th
Temple University- Media Center at 12:10
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Media Center at 12:45
September 8th
University of New Hampshire- Media center at 11:15
SCAD- Media Center at 11:45
September 9th
Auburn University- Media Center at 11:35
Florida International University - Media Center at 12:10
Bucknell University- Media Center at 12:45
September 10th
High Point University- Media Center at 11:00
September 13th
College of Charleston- Media Center at 11:00
Lynn University- Media Center at 11:35
Rhodes College- Media Center at 12:45
September 14th
University of Florida- Media Center at 12:45
September 15th
University of South Alabama- Media Center at 11:15
Navy Scholarship Coordinator Presentation: ROTC at 4:30
September 16th
Berry College- Media Center at 11:35
Juniors and Seniors can sign up for these visits using their Naviance account. Passes will be given out the morning of the college visit during 1st/2nd period. You must show your teacher the pass PRIOR to the college visit, if you will miss their class. Students are not excused from work missed. You are responsible for all work missed. Summative assessments are not allowed to be missed for a college visit. Upon entering the media center, students must provide their confirmation pass to Mrs. Kennedy in the media center.
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The students listed below were recognized by a teacher last week for demonstrating outstanding character. Way to go Panthers!
Marina Vinson - Caring, Citizenship, Responsibility, Trustworthiness & Respect
Amber Fields - Caring, Citizenship & Respect
Julia Frith - Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Citizenship & Fairness
Brenna Beaulieu - Citizenship & Responsibility
Sienna Kasper - Citizenship & Responsibility
Jacob Epperson - Caring
Emmelie Neff - Responsibility
Kayte Buttacavoli - Respect, Caring, Responsibility & Citizenship
Mia McLendon - Responsibiltiy
Kiyah Kolbow - Citizenship, Respect, Trustworthiness & Responsibiltiy
Kyle Gibson - Responsibility, Respect & Trustworthiness
Jayesh Singh - Respect, Citizenship & Caring
Carli (Dakota) Williams - Citizenship, Respect & Responsibility
Adarius Simpson - Respect & Citizenship
Gabrielle Hutson - Citizenship
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Visit www.neaseathletics.com to register for 2021_22 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.
Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics
Looking ahead:
Next week’s Home Varsity Football game vs Orange Park is Friday, September 10. GoFan tickets will go live on Monday, September 6. Please download the GoFan app to your phone to purchase tickets.
Nease Cross Country
If you have an interest in running and competing for Nease then the cross country team is for you. All freshman girls and boys, or students new to Nease, are still welcome to join the cross country team. Please email the coaches if you have interest.
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SAT Boot Camps ! REGISTER NOW for the SAT Boot Camps that will be held at NHS this month. There are two sessions available, and both require a separate registration. The test prep sessions are available for students outside of NHS so please spread the word in your community!
Advanced SAT Boot Camp: Focuses on reading comprehension, writing concepts & grammar rules. Saturday, September 18th & Sunday, September 19th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Advanced SAT Boot Camp
Advanced SAT Math Boot Camp: Focuses on mathematics problem
solving & time management strategies. Saturday September 25th & Sunday September 26th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Advanced Math SAT Boot Camp
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The next PTSO meeting will be on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:30 am in the NHS courtyard. All are welcome! PTSO meetings are a great opportunity to stay connected on the happenings at NHS. We can’t wait to meet with our returning members and greet our newest Panther members.
The PTSO Membership Drive is Going on Now! Let’s Fill the Fence! Premium PTSO Memberships include a Panther Pride banner and a NHS car magnet! Our goal is to fill the fence at NHS with Panther Pride family banners! We also have a regular PTSO membership that includes a Nease car magnet. Cick Here to Become a PTSO Member
Join the Team! Help Wanted! If you have an hour and a half to spare, we would love for you to join our EXCEL team! EXCEL is 63 minutes on Wednesday for students to eat lunch, attend a club meeting, seek help from a teacher, etc... Volunteers are needed each Wednesday from 11:00 am-12:30 pm. We are still seeking volunteers for the 9/15 EXCEL day! You can commit to a one-time volunteer slot or more if your schedule allows. We would love the HELP! For more information or to sign up, click here: Excel Volunteer Link
Parking Spot Auction is Coming! The NHS PTSO will have a live auction fundraiser for 3 parking spots for the 2021/2022 school year! The auction is open to all students. The live auction will begin on August 27th at 6:00 pm and will end on August 31st at 8:00 pm. Winners will be able to pick up their passes on September 1st. PTSO Parking Spot Auction
We ❤️ our Business Partners! We would like to thank PARAGON Wealth Strategies, LLC for being a Gold Business Partner! PARAGON is a fee-only locally owned fiduciary wealth management business that specializes in helping people toward the ultimate goal of retirement. They understand that for parents of high school children the number one concern is usually not retirement but paying for college. PARAGON has a specialty service that helps parents plan around paying for college without sacrificing their retirement. Visit: PARAGON Wealth Strategies, LLC for more information.
PTSO Business Partners play a vital role in assisting the PTSO to make financial contributions to NHS and also show appreciation for faculty and staff. We would like to THANK Memphis Jax BBQ for an amazing luncheon, Nocatee Dunkin Donuts for the delicious donuts and Florida Eye Specialists for the goodie bags! The NHS faculty and staff were welcomed back with so many treats! WE APPRECIATE YOU AL
Freshman T-shirt Pick-Up Days! If your freshman was not able to pick up a FREE t-shirt at Panther Pick-Up, the PTSO will have a table in the cafeteria during lunch on Wednesday, August 25th and Friday, August 27th.
Sport Your Panther Pride! The Nease Spiritwear store is now online and available for orders! Get ready to show off your Panther Pride this year!
Let’s Get Social! Join the Nease PTSO Social Media sites to learn more about Nease-related events. Find us on Facebook at Nease High School PTSO, on Instagram: @nease_ptso and on Twitter: @NeasePtso. To learn more about PTSO: http://neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com/nhsptso
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Academy Contracts
Academy students enjoy many exciting opportunities over the course of their high school experience, but they are also held to a higher standard when enrolled in our programs. All students are required to turn in a signed Academy Contract each school year. Contracts are being distributed via the Academy classes, and must be returned to the Academy teacher with both the student and parent signatures by September 24th.
Academy contracts stipulate the behavioral and academic standards by which all students must abide. The first instance of breaking the contract results in Academy Probation, which lasts for a semester. If a student violates the contract again while on probation, he/she may be removed from the program immediately, or at the end of the semester, depending on the violation. If you have any questions regarding the contract, feel free to ask Mrs. Combs.
Stellar Academy of Engineering Northrop Grumman Internship Opportunity
This week Juniors in the Stellar Academy of Engineering were informed of the Northrop Grumman HIP Internship Program. This internship will accept 5 Academy Juniors, based on applications and transcripts, to take part in the two-year program. Applications have been made available via the Engineering classes, but you can also print one here.
Interested students must be a Junior in the Engineering Academy, have a minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA, and be a U.S. Citizen. Applications and official transcripts are due by the end of the school day on September 10th. They can be dropped off at the front desk in an envelope marked “Mrs. Combs” or emailed directly to Mrs. Combs at: Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Jaime Combs
Academy Coordinator
Executive Internship (Co-op) Instructor | Peer Counseling/VPS (On-campus Internship) Instructor
Nease High School
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Mrs. Kennedy has finished classroom presentation for Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores. She will be in Freshman English classrooms on September 8th and 10th.
Seniors- This is a gentle reminder that all gold envelopes and requests for letters of recommendation must be turned in/requested from teacher with at least 2 weeks of processing time. Do not wait until the last minute to get these items accomplished.
The AP and IB Testing schedule for May 2022 is available on the IB website under Testing Calendar.
Families can pay for the October PSAT by clicking the link on the front page of 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. 9th, 10th and 11th graders should take advantage of this opportunity!
Our next IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 20th at 9:45 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. All visitors will be required to sign-in as a volunteer, so please bring your I.D. You must be registered as a SJCSD volunteer to come onto the campus.
Our first IB social is on September 23rd during all four lunches. Students will be able to spend time with friends and enjoy pizza. Mrs. Kennedy will send reminders and a sign-up genius for beverage donations as we get closer to the date.
Thank you to all who have joined the IB Booster club! If you haven’t joined, there is still time. You can go to our website, www.neaseibboosters.org or your student can drop off the membership form and payment in Mrs. Kennedy’s office. For our senior families, your membership comes with a senior stole that your student will wear at graduation this May.
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Counselor Corner:
Need to see a school counselor? The counselor corner is now open during all lunch hours in the cafeteria. Please utilize this opportunity to meet your counselor and ask questions without missing class time.
Counselor Assignments: Please see the flyer above for your school counselor assignment. Students may use the QR code to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Parents and students may also email or call their counselor with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
Please register to become a member of the GUIDANCE SCHOOLOGY PAGE. Here is the access code: 3NJ5-V58F-8NJN2
ATTENTION JUNIORS! Please consider taking (or retaking) the PSAT this October. The PSAT is also the exam that is used for 11th graders to qualify for the National Merit Scholars Program. Any 11th grader wishing to take the test must register online please click here: SchoolPay - Checkout you do not need to submit registration letter, when paying online. The last day to pay & register will be Friday, September 10, 2021.
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PSAT
It is time to register your 9th or 11th grader for the PSAT. The FL Department of Education pays for every 10th grader to take the exam, so there is no need to register them, as a test will be ordered for every 10th grader. The PSAT is a practice SAT. The score report provides detailed information that can be used to prep for the SAT. We only recommend 9th graders enrolled in Geometry Honors or higher to take the exam in 9th grade. We encourage ALL 11th graders to take the exam, since scores are used for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT will be administered during the school day on Wednesday, October 13th and the cost is $22.
ACT Non-College Reportable Exam – 12th Grade ONLY
This test is for 12th grade students who have not met the FSA Grade 10 ELA and/or the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. The ACT will be offered at Nease on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 to 12th Graders ONLY. The cost of the ACT exam is $35.00. Payment can be made via this link in School Pay. Payment is due by Thursday, September 16, 2021.
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367
ATTENTION ALL FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENTS TO NEASE!
Join our Nease HS Media Center Schoology group to keep up with the latest news and events going on in and through our school library media center! Go into Schoology and click GROUPS in the top gray bar. On the next page, click on “My Groups” in the top right corner under your name. Then click on “Join Group” and type in this code: 2M3J-N33F-QCWQH
I will use this space to share great tools & resources, announcements, scholarship and college info, media center events, reading promotions and so much more. And please make sure you stop by and visit us in the media center and introduce yourself so that we can get to know you and you can see why our media center is the HEART of our school!
FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING!
After school tutoring will begin on Thursday, Sept. 16th in the media center. This is a FREE service offered by our juniors and seniors of National Honor Society. Students that need help or support in any of their classes can stay after school on any Tuesday and/or Thursday from 4-5 p.m. and work with an NHS member. No appointment or reservation is needed. Students can also request tutoring in the mornings or during lunches, however, an appointment for these times must be made with Mrs. Milian. And this year we will also be providing tutoring services during Excel times. So all our students have plenty of opportunities to get some extra help when they need it! For more info, please see me in the media center.
PARENT/ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! PLEASE HELP US!
Our school library media center is the “heart” of our school and a HUGE part of our student life on campus. We would LOVE to have some of our parents help us out at our circulation desk in the mornings or after school. If you are willing and able to help us out, please click on the link below and sign up to become a part of our “library” family. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us . Thank you so much and let’s have an awesome year! You’re going to LOVE our space and all our incredible students!
COFFEE STATION DONATIONS!
In our media center we have a coffee station set up with a Keurig for our students to help themselves to a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in the mornings, during lunch, and after school. But our supplies are beginning to run low. If you are willing and able to help donate so we can keep this going for our students, these are some of the items we need:
· K -cups (assorted)
· 10 oz. or smaller coffee cups (lots)
· Creamer (individual packs or powdered. No refrigerated creamers please)
· Individually wrapped stirrers
Thank you so much for anything you can help out with so we can continue this little “perk” for our students.
SENIORS!! Get your “Panther Café Senior Tile”! This is your chance to IMMORTALIZE yourself in our library!
ALL seniors have the opportunity to take home one of our café area ceiling tiles, paint and personalize it, then have it placed back into our ceiling for a donation of $25. The money raised from this fundraiser will be used to purchase new computers for our media center and at the same time have our seniors immortalized in our café as these will never be repainted! Please contact me in the media center for more information.
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Mu Alpha Theta applications are now open for the 2021-2022 school year. Students that have completed Algebra 2, have a 4.0 weighted GPA in math classes, and a 3.5 overall weighted GPA are eligible to join! Click the link below to access the application. The deadline to apply is September 10th!
Twelfth Night Auditions
Attention all actors’. The fall play auditions for William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night are taking place on September 7 @4pm in NHS Theatre (PAC). Call Backs will be September 8 @3pm. To sign up for an audition slot & for more information please go to the Nease Theatre webpage https://teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us/hunsinger-b/
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