Somerset Academy, Inc. promotes a culture that maximizes scholar achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self- directed, life-long learners in a safe and enriching environment.

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

HYPERBOLE Noun: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. “Faster than a speeding bullet…able to leap tall buildings in a single bound”

SAT, ACT, AP US History, AP World History, and AP Human Geography Students taking the SAT, ACT, AP US History, AP World History, and AP Human Geography exams. Kaplan is giving student access to their digital flashcards for FREE. Each set contains 500+ flashcards to study and can be used on a laptop or mobile device. Students can sign up for their digital flashcard sets at kaptest.com/freeflash.

Internship Opportunities You must be 16 years old. GPA: 3.0+ If you are interested please Mrs. Rains with your resume and career interest :

Attention all Dual Enrollment Students Please make sure you are signed up for the text messages using the number below:

ANYONE CAUGHT ENGAGING IN PDAANYONE CAUGHT ENGAGING IN PDA WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC DETENTION, NO EXCEPTIONS.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA JUNIORS!!! APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ??? SEE MS. DANESE OR MS. O’CONNOR DURING LUNCH TODAY.

3-Day Economics Summer Seminar! Business Students There is an amazing opportunity for students ages to attend a 3-Day Economics Summer Seminar at various colleges and cities throughout the nation at no charge to participants. There are two seminars at Berry College in Rome, GA (just outside Atlanta) as well as 1 Seminar at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX and 2 Seminars at Chapman University in Orange, CA (just outside LA). Students will stay in dormitories and all meals are included. *Travel scholarships are available. Topics include Real-World Economics, Technology/Innovation, Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Community/Leadership. The sooner you apply the better chance you have at getting in. Entry deadline is March 31, For more information or to apply, go to m/young-thinkers Additional seminars are available for students ages See for details.

Recommitment Letters! If you have not turned in your recommitment letters by now, it is assumed you are NOT returning and your seat will be given to the next student on the wait list.

No students should be selling items not approved by Rains. If you are caught selling items out of your backpacks, heads will roll!! –Love Ms. Rains <3

ACT Next test date: June 13, 2015 Registration Deadline: May 8, 2015 Juniors if you are planning on taking the June 13 th ACT, see Mrs. Hernandez by April 15 th if you have not already done so.

Social Committee & SGA Who : SGA Officers MANDATORY When: Thursday April 16 th 3:45pm – 4:45pm Where: TBA

Oh, no! I have detention. What should I expect? RULES 1.Be on time at 3:35 2.Be prepared to do my homework. 3.If not doing homework, I must sit silently for the full 55 minutes. 4.Do not ask to leave to get materials. The answer is no. 5.I may use the restroom with the teacher’s permission; but, I must leave my phone.

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!!

Due by April 24 See Ms. F for permission slip Spring French II Class Trip open to all – come experience Cirque Du Soleil in Orlando on June 2 (early release day). Cost is $75 - includes ticket and bus

CUBAN PASTRIES AND COFFEE Tuesdays-Thursdays Pastries (Pastelitos) $1.00 each - Meat Pastries (Pastelitos de Carne) -Guava Pastries (Pastelitos de Guayaba) -Cheese Pastries (Pastelitos de Queso) -Guava & Cheese Pastries (Pastelitos de Guayaba & Queso) Cuban Coffee/Café Cubano (Colada) $1.00 each Only for adults (School staff/Administration). Single Shot of Cuban Coffee/Un Buchito de Café $0.25 each See Mr. Moe (Mr. Gutierrez) in room 105 for more details. -Small Cuban Coffee with Milk/Cortadito Pequeño $1.00 each -Large Latte/Café con Leche Grande $1.50 each

ACT Preparation Student you may buy an ACT prep book online on amazon or check them out at the library. The ACT website also has practice tests and activities for FREE.

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.)

Announcements Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open Informational Meeting: Tuesday, April 21 at 6PM. Deadline for Class of 2016 to sign up is Friday, April 24 After that, any remaining seats will be offered to underclassmen Tour Number: YW

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-