Good afternoon!

Today, October 14th is the last day of the 1st quarter. Report cards will be available on HAC at 4pm on Tuesday, October 25th.  Remember that Monday is a planning day for teachers, so enjoy the 3-day weekend!

I am sad to announce that we had 2 teachers resign last Friday - Justin Cooler, TV Production teacher, and Thomas Perez, ESE teacher. Both teachers are expecting their 2nd child and it is not feasible to maintain a household of 4 on $48,184 (salary with 7 years expereince), so they both have accepted jobs outside of education. I am sharing this information with you, because unfortuantely, I do think this scenario will become more and more common as housing and other expenses continue to increase. I saw a chick fila sign posted on Instagram that I feel is perfect - The entire country is experiencing a shortage of workers right now, please be kind to those who show up.

Vacancies we are trying to fill...

English 1 & 2

HOPE - Health Opportunities thorugh Physical Education

Enviromental Science

School Counselor

TV Production

ESE Teacher 

ESE Para - NEW

office clerk

St Johns County School District is in the process of renewing our accreditation. Each school is required to have parents complete the survey below. Please take a few minutes to complete as your feedback is valued and will help Nease and the district plan for future years.

https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/197512/p2065

As you are planning trips for winter break, please be aware that the last day of school is Wednesday, December 21st. There are no district midterm exams, but teachers will be administering summatives to end the quarter and there are district final exams for semester courses. It is important that students are on campus and finish the semester. We return from winter break on Thursday, Jan 5th.

Exam Schedule for end of 2nd Quarter:

Mon/Tue - Dec 12th & 13th - English & Math exams

Thu/Fri - Dec 15th & 16th - Science & Social Studies exams

Mon/Tue - Dec 19th & 20th - World Languages & Electives

Wed, Dec 21st - We will attend all 7 classes

NHS ASVAB Test – Thursday, November 10^th, 2022

• The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) will be administered on Thursday, November 10^th in the PAC at 9:20 AM.  There is no charge to take this test.
• You must register to take the ASVAB Test through Signup Genius, as there will be no other area to sign-up. Deadline to register for the test is Friday, November 4^th.
• THIS EXAM IS FOR 10th, 11th and 12th GRADERS ONLY
• To learn more about the ASVAB Test, go to http://www.asvabprogram.com
• ASVAB Signup Page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EA5AB2BA3FF2-nhsasvab

NO AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING ON TUESDAY, OCT. 18^TH

Due to a National Honor Society function, we have had to cancel after school tutoring on the 18^th. We will resume on Oct. 20^th. We apologize for any inconvenience.  

CALLING ALL STUDENTS OF NEASE HIGH SCHOOL!

After pausing due to Covid, the Rotary Youth Exchange program is back up and running.  If you'd like an opportunity to spend a school year overseas affordably and with great supervision, then visit www.rye6970.org for application information.

• The Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) is a Rotary International student exchange program for students in secondary school. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people around the globe to experience new cultures. Currently, about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary Clubs every year. The deadline for applications to be a RYE student in the school year of 2023-24 is this November 1.

SCHOOL PICTURE REATAKES -- will be held in the PAC on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Students can come anytime between 8:30 and 3 PM, between classes or at lunch. 

SENIOR PARENT YEARBOOK ADS NOW AVAILABLE! Honor your senior with a special yearbook ad. Prices start at $100 for a quarter page and go up. Go to yearbookordercenter.com and search Allen D. Nease High School to design your ad. Deadline for senior ads is Nov. 1. Contact leisha.cowart@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information.

YEARBOOK SALES GOING FAST! Last year we sold out of yearbooks, so make sure you get one early, and at the best price! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and search for Allen D. Nease High School. Prices will go up Nov. 1, so don't miss out! Contact leisha.cowart@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information.

SENIOR INFORMATION

Seniors, If you’re not in the Senior Schoology group you are missing important information and your opportunity to have a voice in choices made for your senior year! Voting for your class t-shirt is happening now and you can only access it from the Senior Schoology group! Only 350 of you have joined so far! ! If you are Dual Enrollment, this is a GREAT way to stay connected! This group is for students only. To Join, navigate to Groups in your Schoology account and join the group using this code: C8JX-WT66-BHV8D

Transcript Requests:

Seniors requesting transcripts for college applications must use Naviance and must follow the Gold Envelope procedures. Seniors have received their Gold Envelopes and have received instructions on how to begin this process. If they are missing their Gold Envelope, they must meet with their assigned counselor. Requesting and paying for transcripts on school pay is one of the steps on the checklist in the Gold Envelope. Once the checklist is completed, the senior must drop off the Gold Envelope to their assigned Counselor to have their transcripts sent. It can take up to 14 days for this process once the counselor gets the gold envelope due to several other academic reports are required to be submitted with the transcript. After the 14 days, the Senior needs to circle back around to the counselor and pick up the Gold Envelope in CPOD.

Senior Dues

Every year senior dues are collected to pay for everything related to graduation – facility rental, security, flower, video board, sound, streaming, parking, diplomas, programs, etc. The fee is $65 and can be paid online now. Senior dues must already be paid for access to the GradBash deposit link – if you are on the waiting list, but haven’t paid senior dues you will be removed from the waiting list and will need to rejoin at the bottom of the list. Seniors who pay their senior dues by October by Friday, October 14^th will receive a senior t-shirt. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Class-of-2023-Senior-Class-Dues-/ScBfZbi

SENIOR PARENT YEARBOOK ADS NOW AVAILABLE! Honor your senior with a special yearbook ad. Prices start at $100 for a quarter page and go up. Go to yearbookordercenter.com to design your ad. Deadline for senior ads is Nov. 1. Contact leisha.cowart@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information.

Class of 2023 Remind

If you would also like to be updated on Senior Class information by using Remind you can join the class of 2023 Remind by texting @nease23 to the number 81010

Seniors and their parents can join the Class of 2023 Remind to stay up to date on senior class information. Please note that everyone joins through the join information above, but because of size limitations we may move you into a different section. When this happens you will get two notifications from Remind – 1that you have been added to a new section and 2 a notification that you have been removed from the initial section. You do not need to rejoin! All sections get the same information!

Class of 2023 Schoology Group

Seniors (students only) please join the Class of 2023 Schoology group, which is how we will communicate important information about senior dues, the senior t-shirt design contest, GradBash, ordering your Cap & Gown, and more! If you want a voice in your senior year, you MUST join! If you are Dual Enrollment, this is a GREAT way to stay connected! This group is for students only. To Join, navigate to Groups in your Schoology account and join the group using this code: C8JX-WT66-BHV8D

Graduation date:

Saturday, May 20th at 9am at University of North Florida.  As of right now, graduates should plan on receiving 6 tickets.

Monday, October 17th - Planning Day - No School for Students!

• HOME: 1pm - Swim & Dive - District Championship at Planet Swim
• HOME: 2pm - V Boys Golf vs Fleming Island & Creekside 
• HOME: 6pm - Girls V Volleyball - District Quarter Final vs First Coast HS

Tuesday, October 18th - Gold Day – 2, 4, 6, 7

• College Visit
• 11am - University of Vermont
• AWAY: 5pm - Girls V Volleyball - POSSIBLE Semi-Finals at Orange Park

Wednesday, October 19th - Make-up GREEN Day - 1, 3, 5, 7

• Picture retakes in auditorium
• 8:50am - morning pep rally for Freshman and JV Football
• AWAY: 5:30pm - Freshman Football at Ponte Vedra
• AWAY: 7pm - JV Football at Ponte Vedra
• AWAY: 4pm - V Boys Golf at Middleburg
• AWAY: TBA - V Girls Golf at Ponte Vedra

Thursday, October 20th – Green Day – 1, 3, 5, 7

• 8am - SAC meeting in PH 104 conf room in main office
• College Visits
• 11am - Ferman University
• 12:45pm - Texas Christian University
• AWAY: 6:30pm - Girls V Volleyball - POSSIBLE Championship Game at Orange Park

Friday, October 21st – Gold Day – 2, 4, 6, 7

• College Visits
• 11am - New York University
• 11:35am - University of Denver
• 12:10pm - Georgia Southern University

Saturday, October 22nd 

• AWAY: 8am - XC Boys & Girls - Districts in Tallahassee

College Visits:

Juniors and Seniors can register for college visits through Naviance. A list of all available visits is available in Naviance. Students are allowed 5 visits per year. All visits will receive a pass in the first/second period. This pass should be shown to the teacher PRIOR to the visit. Students should not miss summative assessments to attend a college visit. Visits will take place in the media center, unless otherwise indicated. 

Student Life

For Paleo-X Field School:

Parents and Students:

Your child has an incredibly rare opportunity to join us on something that very few students have ever experienced. This opportunity is currently only open to Nease High School Students. This coming Summer of 2023 a group of students will be traveling to the Badlands of Montana for a Paleontology dig with scientists and directors from all over the nation. It’ll be from July 9 – July 15. This is not a tour. It’s an authentic field experience. Students will be taught field practices that they will apply for themselves, and then take those principles and prospect for dinosaur fossils in the Badlands. Last year, our teams uncovered teeth from a Velociraptor, ribs from a therapod, and a massive portion of a Triceratops frill! We have the opportunity to bring these specimens back to our school for our Paleo-Club to prepare them and present them.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Mr. Lay as soon as you can. Field experience specifics, pricing and commitments can be shared once we have contact information of those interested. We only plan to take a small group of students this year so contact Mr. Lay as soon as possible. kevinelay@gmail.com

FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING!   

We’ve had FANTASTIC attendance in after school tutoring and we want to keep reminding our families of this 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. OR during Excel time on Wednesdays where students can 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. 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. 

Take a trip back to the 1950s! with the thespians at Nease High School! Nease Theatre students have been working hard to bring to life the world of the 1950s and the phenomenon that became rock & roll with the musical comedy favorite Bye Bye Birdie. Performances will take place on November 4^th (6:30 PM) and November 5^th (1:30 PM and 6:30 PM), with a preview on Wednesday, November 3^rd (6:30 PM).

Best known for the showtune classic “Put on A Happy Face,” and featuring other standards such as “Kids”, “Rose” and “Lot of Livin’ to Do”, Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of what happens when an Elvis Presley-like superstar named Conrad Birdie comes to the small, innocent town of Sweet Apple, Ohio and stirs up mayhem with his celebrity. Take a time machine with us back to the 1950s for the music, dancing, and comedy fun that is not to be missed!

Come support all our budding performers including: Kayla Cashen, Jake Madson, Troy Leatherman, Samantha Glick, Chloe Dresback, Bradford Utter, Micah Vosburg, Lily Downie, Faith Leatherman, Ellie Mirgeaux, Parker Black, Natalie Kinkead, Amanda Ferrand, Hanna Cline, Ethan Diachun, Gabi Poore, Lucy Harry, Kendra Lay, Kendall Brown, Robbyn Dykeman, Alexa Keiser, Kennedy Fulk, Harmony Anderson, Marisa McNally, Gabby Catlin, Maya Kalush, Mia Kasper, Ava Everly, Jacob Santana, Kaylie Burnett, Andrew Hajdini, and Rome Curtiss. Leading the charge on the technical side of things is stage manager Grace Polito, supported by Riley Chance (Assistant Stage Manager), Eva Luke (Assistant Stage Manager), Tim Erickson (Properties Manager), Maggie Yan (Wardrobe Supervisor), Sophia Brooker (Sound Operator), Santrice M (Sound Operator), Caitlynn Hellman (Lighting Operator), Sophia Burger (Lighting Operator), Loane Moureau (Costume Crew), Tiffany Snow (Costume Crew), Jackie West (Paint Crew/Stage Hand), Apollo Bowles (Paint Crew/Stage Hand), Robin Hickey (Stage Hand), Tu Ly Bui (Stage Hand), Chloe Migut (Stage Hand), Jennifer Roccia (Stage Hand), and Vincent Falcone (Spotlight Operator/Stage Hand)

Here are the SchoolPay links to reserve your tickets for Bye Bye Birdie.

• Wednesday, November 2nd , 6:30 p.m. (online sales close noon on Wednesday, November 2nd): https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/NHS-Presents-Bye-Bye-Birdie--Showtime-We/ScXisnC
• Thursday, November 3^rd , 6:30 p.m. (online sales close noon on Thursday, November 3^rd ): https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/NHS-Presents-Bye-Bye-Birdie--Showtime-Th/SeBrrIa
• Saturday, November 5^th, 2 p.m. (online sales close at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 4^th): https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/NHS-Presents-Bye-Bye-Birdie--MATINEE-Sho/ScGQ2jt
• Saturday, November 5^th, 6:30 p.m. (online sales close at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 4^th): https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/NHS-Presents-Bye-Bye-Birdie--EVENING-Sho/ScmF8jS

Also: Support Nease Theatre and buy an ad in the Bye Bye Birdie program. Show your thespian your support and put a message in the program or promote your business with us.

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Bye-Bye-Birdie-Ad-sponsorship-levels/SbPOZaz

HURRICANE IAN RELIEF COLLECTION!

To help raise money for the relief efforts in Ft. Myers/Naples and the surrounding area after Hurricane Ian decimated that part of our state, our chapter of National Honor Society is raising money for the cause. Mrs. Kunze has allowed students and faculty to wear costumes to school on Halloween, Oct. 31^st ONLY with a minimum donation of $5. 100% of the funds will go directly to the American Red Cross. Students can make their donations between now and Friday, Oct. 28^th and bring money to me in the media center. We would like to encourage ALL our students to help out with this fundraiser even if they choose not to wear a costume. With our student population we have the potential to raise a great deal of relief funds if everyone just made a $5 donation. We have also tied a 1^st period contest to this fundraiser. The 1^st period that raises the most money will win a Chick-Fil-A breakfast (and other treats) in the media center with me. I will be keeping a spreadsheet with all the donations and 1^st period classes. THANK YOU for all your support with this and showing our great state what AMAZING & COMPASSIONATE students and families we have at Nease.  

The Nease Boys Cross Country team raced in the FSU/Pre-state Invitational last Saturday against all teams in all classifications eliminating the guesswork of rankings. The boys finished 14^th overall in the Elite race. Matt Ryan individually finished 8^th overall in 15:23 blazing his way to establish his position as the 3^rd fastest individual on the Nease all-time list. Sam Myers, Nate Corkran, Jacob Schroeder, and Sai Jayaraman completed the scoring for the team. New personal records were run by Matt Ryan, Wyatt Dugan, Ursi Castro, Gavin Voils, Jackson McConnell, Ethan Barron, Luke Ball and Jude Kruger. The JV will be in action this Saturday at Bishop Kenny and the Varsity will compete on Saturday Oct. 22.

Yesterday, we were able to celebrate our September Character Counts Award winners with pizza, cookies and a certificate. In addition to the lunch, we called home to each student’s family to express our gratitude for the positive example their student is making on campus. The overwhelming response from the students was one of appreciation. They were very excited to be recognized for displaying good character on campus. Way to go Panthers!

Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 2022-2023

http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf?j=84970295&jb=12006&l=7822357_HTML&mid=10892399&sfmc_sub=1302201880&u=741606448

Annual Golf Cart Giveaway

Please support our golfcart giveaway for a chance to win a brand-new Bintelli Nemesis street-legal golf cart. All proceeds benefit your team and the Nease Golden Panther Booster Club. For more information please visit: https://go.rallyup.com/neasegolfcart2022

Purchase Nease Athletic Apparel:

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/florida/pontevedra/nease-high-school

Athletic Clearance

Prior to participating with a Nease High School athletic team, all students are required to complete the athletic clearance process.

Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free NFHS video courses on concussions, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest (see instructions below). Signatures on the EL3 form indicate that your athlete has completed these three video courses. The FHSAA also requires that all student athletes have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA to be eligible for participation.

For step-by-step athletic clearance instructions please visit: https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/

Athletic Fee

The purpose of the Nease Athletic Fee is to help address the costs associated with operating a high school athletic department. Currently the St. Johns County School Board pays each coach’s coaching supplement, and all remaining costs are the responsibility of the athletic department and teams. The athletic fee helps cover the following expenses:

·        Game officials

·        Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Facility maintenance

·        Sports Medicine

·        Security

·        Ambulance service

·        Athletic Leadership Council activities

·        Student-Athlete Letters and Awards

·        FHSAA membership dues and other fees

The 2022-23 fee will be as follows: $75 Per Sport Played

The $75 Athletic Fee can be paid via School Pay by clicking

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Athletic-Fee-/SUeFDu

This fee must be paid prior to the student-athlete participating in his/her first contest. Nease Athletics appreciates your attention and compliance regarding payment of this fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nease Athletic Department

Looking ahead:

Boys’ Volleyball

Boys Volleyball off-season conditioning opportunities

Interested in learning more please contact Coach Light at john.light7608@gmail.com

Boys’ Basketball

Basketball Family: I hope all is well and everyone is starting the school year strong. We are excited to announce youth small group basketball training here at Nease for our elementary and middle school age kids this fall! We have groups available for boys and girls of all skill levels beginning in September. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the youth of the community teaching the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and competitive environment. We teach the importance of leadership, character, and life lessons through the game of basketball. Join us for small group training in a fun and competitive environment. We will challenge each player with individualized instruction and customized training to improve their ballhandling, shooting, finishing, and defense. Spots will be limited to maximize individual instruction. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the gym soon! -Coach Bailen

Girls’ Wrestling

Calling All Lady Panthers!!!! Have you ever thought about playing a sport? Have you ever wanted to learn a self-defense tactic? Then wrestling is for you! The Lady Panther Wrestling Team is putting together an Introduction to Wrestling Camp for any ladies that are interested in wrestling! This wrestling camp is for girls only! It is designed to give girls an introduction into the great sport of wrestling. It will take place starting on October 31 and run through November 4 from 4:05pm until 6:00pm. We will cover technique, rules, and other aspects of wrestling as we progress through this introductory camp. In order to participate in this free camp, all participants must be cleared through athletic clearance and have a have a current athletic physical on file https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/ If you are interested, scan the QR code on the flyer below and complete the google form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Coach Lucas at: NeaseHSWrestling@gmail.com.

Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis

Tennis is having a player/parent meeting on Wednesday, October 12^th

6:45pm – 7:45pm, NHS Media Center

Girls’ Soccer

Girls’ Soccer Tryout Schedule:

Monday October 17^th 3:00-4:30 (9^th and 10^th grade)

Monday October 17^th 4:00-5:30 (11^th and 12^th grade)

Tuesday October 18^th 4:15-5:30 (9^th and 10^th grade)

Wednesday October 19^th 3:15-4:45 (11^th and 12^th grade)

Thursday October 20^th 4:15-5:45 (all grades)

Boys’ Soccer

Boys’ Soccer Tryout Schedule:

Monday October 17^th 9:00-10:00 (New Players Only)

Monday October 17^th 10:30-12:00 (Returning Players Only)

Tuesday October 18^th 4:15-5:30 (New Players Only)

Wednesday October 19^th 3:30-5:30

Thursday October 21^st 4:15-5:30

*Cuts are possible each day

Amazon Teacher Wish Lists are Now Posted! Good news! We have made it easier than ever to support the amazing teachers at NHS! The PTSO asked teachers to create Amazon Wish Lists for items that they would love to have to enhance learning in their classroom. Check out the Amazon Wish Lists that are posted to our website. We will be updating the page with additional teacher wish lists as they are submitted. Amazon Teacher Wish Lists

Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for Volunteers during EXCEL time for the 2022-2023 school year. EXCEL is 63 minutes each Wednesday for students to eat lunch, attend a club meeting, seek help from a teacher, or retake a summative exam. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Volunteers will get training prior to their first shift and a volunteer T-shirt. Volunteers get a valuable peak into campus life at NHS! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafab2ea0f9c70-excel2

*All visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.

We’ve Got Spirit! Yes, We Do! The SPIRIT WEAR STORE is OPEN! You may have items shipped to your home for a nominal fee or save the shipping cost and pick them up from the store! If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Swindell at kswindell78@gmail.com. Purchase here: https://shop.crowleyprinting.com/Nease-High-School-Spiritwear_c93.htm

PTSO Membership Is Open! There are two options for your 2022-23 PTSO Membership:

1) Regular Membership: includes a NEASE car magnet! - $35

2) Premium Membership: includes a Panther Pride Banner and a NEASE car magnet! - $120. Let’s FILL THE FRONT FENCE with Panther Pride banners! 

Click here to become a member

SAT Boot Camps are coming to NHS in October! There are two separate SAT Boot Camps and they each require a separate registration. All SAT Boot Camps are held at NHS and are taught by NHS teachers. Spaces are limited!

• The Math SAT Boot Camp focuses on mathematics problem solving and time management strategies. This camp will be held on SUNDAY, October 23rd and SUNDAY, October 30th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Click here to register:
• October SAT Math Boot Camp
• Verbal SAT Boot Camp focuses on reading comprehension, writing concepts and grammar rules. This 2-day camp will be held on SATURDAY, October 22nd & SATURDAY, October 29th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Click here to register:
• October SAT Verbal Boot Camp

PTSO Gold Business Partner:

THANK YOU to Miller Electric Company for being a PTSO Gold Business Partner! For almost 10 decades, Miller Electric Company has focused on providing quality electrical solutions for clients while building meaningful careers for their people in an environment that encourages inclusivity, development, and balance. Currently, in their 3rd generation of family-owned leadership, their company is committed to the continued stewardship of their communities and the industry as we look to build relationships that power the possibilities of a more connected future. https://www.mecojax.com/

504/IEP Accommodations for Industry Certification Exams

The Nease Academy course your student is enrolled in may offer an industry certification exam. Your student’s teacher will inform the class if they will be taking an industry certification exam this year. Industry certifications are excellent resume boosters for future college and career endeavors and earn students a Merit designation on their diploma.

As we are a certified testing center, the certification exams administered at Nease High School are proctored through Certiport, an independent testing platform. As a student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504, your son or daughter may apply for accommodations through Certiport. Because it is an outside testing company, like ACT or SAT, accommodations, such as extended time, must be applied for and implemented to the individual student’s testing platform by Certiport. The school cannot request these services, the student and their legal guardian (if student is under 18) must submit the request directly to Certiport. Accommodations are granted by Certiport annually, so even if your student was granted accommodations for testing in the 2021-2022 school year, the application must be submitted again for the 2022-2023 school year to ensure that accommodations are provided at the time your student tests.

Certiport has an online accommodations application process. The process is detailed on their website at: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Accommodations.aspx

In order to have your request for accommodations considered by Certiport, a parent/guardian must submit a completed application online, along with supporting documentation aligned to Certiport requirements. Certiport will notify you directly if your student is approved for accommodations. If approved, please inform your student’s Academy teacher so that we are aware when planning for test administration. It can take several weeks to hear back from Certiport as to whether the request is approved or if they need additional documentation, so the earlier you start the process, the better. 

Feel free to reach out to me or to your child’s teacher know if you have any questions.

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

Juniors & Seniors: On October 19^th and 20^th we will register for IB exams for this upcoming Spring in TOK class. Mrs. Kennedy will complete the virtual registration with these students during that time. A copy of the internal/external Nease assessment calendar will be provided to Junior and Seniors at this time as well. Please use this to help students effectively plan.

Our third IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25^th, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. Please make sure you are a registered volunteer to attend.

Our “first” IB social for students will be held on October 27^th during all three lunches. More information will be posted on the IB schoology page. A sign-up genius is below to help with drinks and coolers will be available for any family who would like to help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084FAFAE23A5FF2-ibsocial2. Please remember if you sign up to bring drinks, please put them in a cooler with ice! Your cooler will be placed in the front office so you can pick up. 

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. For our senior families, your membership comes with a senior stole your student will wear at graduation this May. 

Bright Futures Scholarship Update

• Students will be evaluated for Bright Futures eligibility based on paid work hours or volunteer service hours
• These hours will be listed in separate categories on the transcript
• Hours cannot be combined for eligibility determination
• Students must have either 100 paid work hours for all levels of the Bright Futures scholarship or 100 (Academic), 75 (Medallion) or 30 (Gold Seal)
• It won’t hurt students or give them a special advantage to have hours in both categories
• Test score and Bright Futures GPA requirements remain unchanged.

Type of Hours Required (one type or the other)

Scholarship Type                                   Paid Hours           Volunteer Hours

Florida Academic Scholarship                       100                            100

Florida Medallion Scholarship                        100                             75

Florida Gold Seal Scholarships                      100                             30

Required Reflection Form Community Service Reflection form must be submitted with Paid hours and Volunteer hours.

Bright Futures Application instructions: Bright Futures application instructions

Transcript Requests:

Seniors requesting transcripts for college applications must use Naviance and must follow the Gold Envelope procedures. Seniors have received their Gold Envelopes and have received instructions on how to begin this process. If they are missing their Gold Envelope, they must meet with their assigned counselor. Requesting and paying for transcripts on school pay is one of the steps on the checklist in the Gold Envelope. Once the checklist is completed, the senior must drop off the Gold Envelope to their assigned Counselor to have their transcripts sent. It can take up to 14 days for this process once the counselor gets the gold envelope due to several other academic reports are required to be submitted with the transcript. After the 14 days, the Senior needs to circle back around to the counselor and pick up the Gold Envelope in CPOD.

Nease Guidance Financial Aid/Scholarship News https://applynow.unf.edu/register/FinancialAidWorkshopandTour

For any questions related to testing please email our testing coordinator, Ms. Cynthia Messenger (Cynthia.Messenger@stjohns.k12.fl.us)

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For all upcoming test dates, please visit the NHS Testing Information  website.

Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist

Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk

Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367

Email – carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us

CALLING ALL FAMILIES OF HISPANIC HERITAGE!!

PLEASE tell me which beautiful Hispanic country you hail from! We would still LOVE parent support and help with our celebration on Oct. 26^th.  We are hoping to have a showcase of foods, music, dress, flags, decorations, and anything else you can help us with for the event. If you are able to help us out in some way, PLEASE reach out to me as soon as possible so that I can count on you!! 904-547-8367 or carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Thank you so much!!