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S-- Set high expectations O-- Objective M-- Meaningful curriculum E-- Effective R-- Resourceful and responsible life long learners S-- Scholars who achieve proficiency and beyond E-- Evaluate continuously and use data to drive curriculum T-- Teachers who are highly qualified

NEUROSIS Noun: A mental disorder marked by anxiety or fear. A very common neurosis is fear of flying.

Anyone Interested In Baseball Please see Coach Beckham asap

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No students are permitted on the other side of campus (IRSC campus) at any point during the day without permission (Before, during or after school-unless it’s when we kick you off campus) Only Dual Enrollment students are permitted on the IRSC campus If you are caught trespassing onto the IRSC campus you will automatically receive a Saturday detention This is your warning!!

Attention: Ms. Spartan Candidates Ms. Brasino will be available after school Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-4:30 if you would like help with your essays.

ATTENTION STUDENTS ACT TEST APRIL 18, 2015 LAST DAY TO REGISTER MARCH 13, 2015 You must see Mrs. Rains or Ms. Laezza prior to March 5 if you intend to register and want a Fee Waiver.

When? Every Friday This Month! Appropriate Dress Down Day! ONLY $2!!

Valentine’s Day SGA will be selling chocolate candy grams for Valentines day. Where: Office When: February 1 st - 11 th Cost: $2.00 Candy grams will be distributed during homeroom on February 13 th.

When : February 2nd After School Where: Room110 Officers must attend If you can not attend, see Mrs. Hernandez in the front office or Irinie and Brianna in the hallways.

Any students that are interested in politics, law, or social sciences, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no excessive absences, are eligible to meet K. Carl Smith on February 26th at 7:00 PM. Mr. Smith is the Founder and President of Fredrick Douglass Republicans and will be speaking about Black America and the Republican Party. If you meet the eligibility requirements, please see Ms. Rains in the front office-she is only taking 15 students. Remember, this opportunity is on first come, first serve basis.

In APCC students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on Asian pop culture ranging from the art styles of “Mangaka” to the musical genres of Southern Korean and Japanese Pop A chance to communicate with people with similar interests as you Meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:35 pm to 4:30 pm These times are definite every week unless advised otherwise New and Returning APCC members should attend to hear about the next upcoming volunteer opportunity Asian pop culture club! Schedule Goals and activities

Boston to New York College Tour This trip is open to all grades and starts the second week of June Students will be visiting 11 different schools including but not limited to, Yale, Harvard, NYU, Columbia, and UCONN. Also, students will see a Broadway Show, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and many historical sites in Boston, as well. An informational meeting for parents and students will be February 5 th at 6:00PM in room 109.

Smoking on campus Cigarette Butts have been found on our campus. Any student or parent who is found smoking on campus WILL receive a fine as it is ILLEGAL to smoke on campus, even if you are in your vehicle.

Science Olympiad Meeting first 5 minutes of lunch in 114- Friday

University of Florida Juniors if you are planning on attending UF and would like some information on the financial aid options please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office.

If your interested in program information from Lincoln Memorial University, see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office. You can also see Mrs. Rains if you want a personal testimony.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy If you are interested in acting, music theater, dance theater and performing arts check out AMDA. Website:

LOG ONTO MYACCESS AND PRACTICE YOUR WRITING SKILLS UNDER THE “FSA WRITING COMPONENT PREPARATION” CLASS. YOU HAVE UNLIMITED ATTEMPTS AND THE EDITOR WILL ASSIST YOU. GET READY FOR THE FSA!!!!!

Drama Club Drama Club meetings will be held every Monday in room 109. If you are still interested in joining come to the meeting. (Members, please don’t forget to bring the donation fee in if you can.)

Lunch from Wings Hut on Fridays Pick up your orders in 106 When: Every Friday Place your order with payment on Thursday in homeroom Orders will only be accepted on Thursday, not Friday morning 5 wings, with your choice of fried rice or French fries $5.00

Final Sale! Deadline is February 20 th 2014 PRESALE ONLY….. NO Yearbooks will be sold after February 20 th 2014 Yearbooks are now only $40.00 Yearbooks are now only $40.00

Student Government Association Spring Break Trip Spring Break Trip to Busch Gardens $100 for entrance to park and bus ONLY 40 seats available on bus. Cash or Money Order ONLY First Come, First Served- Permission Slip in Office Trip is on Sunday, March 29 th 2015

Wendy's frosty coupon! Come grab your Wendy's coupon book for only a dollar! The coupon book includes 10 free frosties! The coupon books are sold in the office, during transition and at lunch time! Get it soon because the coupons expire on February 1 st 2015!

Announcements Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—17 left open Tour Number: YW

$9.95 per month!!! ow-it-works ow-it-works Attention students: If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you can get internet at home through Comcast for $9.95 per month.

5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program: Mondays: English Room 103 or lunch Tuesdays: None Wednesdays: History, Room lunch & Math in Room 101 Thursdays: Science Room lunch Fridays: Spanish Room lunch After School tutoring: Math: Mondays Detention: Tuesdays English/Reading: Thursdays Social Science: After School By Appointment Sciences: Wednesday-

Spartans! Blue Bins, Green bins, and large blue “trashcans” on campus are for recycling only! Do not put trash in BLUE/Green recycling bins! Pick-up is on Fridays or bring full containers to 115 to empty!! Mother Earth thanks you!