1. SOMERSET MISSION
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

2. - Student ID # as your username - 8 digit Birthday for the password.
ATTENTION SPARTANS
The bus loop gates and the gates by the office are to be kept closed between 8:15 and 3:30.
Seniors, Juniors, and DE Students: Don’t forget to sign in/ out when leaving campus, or Mrs. Rains will revoke your privileges!
Please place Jimmy Johns orders before 10:45am. When dismissed for lunch, you MUST come straight to the main office to pick up your order.
To access Skyward, you need to know your:
- Student ID # as your username
- 8 digit Birthday for the password.
For ex: if you were born January 1st, 2001 your password would be:

3. DO NOT. . .
“Hang out” in the stairwells or on the second floor during lunch.
Chew gum. DO NOT BRING GUM!
Go on the basketball court with a skateboard!
Use the elevator without approval from the office.
Leave campus if you are a Freshman or Sophomores (Except for DE students)
Allow an underclassmen in your vehicle without prior permission, or you will lose all privileges for the remainder of the school year.

4. After school Tutoring/Clubs
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Math in 135
Detention Weston 136
Science
Horror Club in 127
Drama Club in Cafeteria
Anime Club in 129
English
Psychology Club in 136
Mock Trial 136
World Language
Animal Rights 129
Lunch: Peer Tutoring/ Clubs
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Social Science in room 130
Science
English
School Newspaper in 125
World Language
Math in 135
First Priority Club in 129

5. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Application Fee waived for SCPA students
In state tuition offered
Harrogate, TN
Bachelor of Science
Athletic Training
Veterinary Health Science
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Social Work
Environmental Science
Bachelor of Arts
Art
Media Communications
Business
Political Science
Associates of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting
Marketing

6. Volunteer Opportunities
PSL Botanical Gardens. Contact Jeff Policar with any questions by calling
Sarah’s Kitchen. For those interested, visit: or see Mr. Kyryliw for more information
Teen Court at the PSL Police Dept. Must see Officer Lushbaugh to get the details and exact dates.
Infiniti Stuart Dealership. Volunteer Point of Contact- Lisa Giandomenico Cell # 

7. Scholarships
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship High School Juniors and Seniors
Women in STEM Scholarship
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award-African American High School Senior interested in Law Enforcement
AORN Foundation Scholarships & Grants-- Perioperative nursing
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Big Sun Scholarship- Senior Athletes
Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship
Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship Program- Seniors

8. MORE SCHOLARSHIP INFOMATION
Future Legal Leaders Scholarship  ($2,000) Video and Essay Contest for students entering law school) 
IRSC Writing Contest
The Navy ROTC Scholarship $180,000 over a four- year period- this includes tuition, books, plus instructional and lab fees
SRRC sponsors a scholarship program ($1000) for current high school seniors who have relocated into the area sometime between grades 9 and 12.
Write Essay about your Most Inspirational Teacher for Scholarship ($1000)
The Cooke College Scholarship offers up to $40,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study at any accredited college or university
More Scholarship Opportunity: Application website is
Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship Program- Seniors ($1000)
Boston University Trustee Scholarship (a Full-Tuition Scholarship)
Boston University Presidential Scholarship ($20,000 to students with exceptional academic achievements)
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund ($2, ,000)
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship 
AXA Achievement Scholarship ($2, ,000- - Ambition and Drive)
B. Davis Scholarship  (A non academic scholarship for Junior and Seniors) 1000 
Jan La Belle Scholarship (To students with disabilities who desire to pursue their personal and career goals through attendance at a post-secondary institution.
Children of Divorce Scholarship($1,000) towards first year in college)
Dori Saves Lives 2016/2017 Senior Scholarship Contest ($2,500)
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program ($20,000 – Open to Seniors)

9. 2017 FSU Young Scholars Program June 11-July 22, 2017
6 weeks residential summer science and mathematics program
Room, board, tuition are funded by FSU for all admitted students.
for more information
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, postmark-no exceptions!

10. Seniors College Deadline Application
Lincoln Memorial University
Rolling Admissions
Florida Atlantic University
Summer : February 15th
Fall: May 1st
Florida Gulf Coast University
Stetson
Rolling Admissions
Full Sail University
Bethune-Cookman University
Rolling Admissions
University of Central Florida
Fall: July 1st, Spring December 1st , Summer April 15th
Flagler University
Regular Application: March 1st

11. SENIORS Have you sworn into one of the military branches?
If so please bring Mrs. Hernandez a picture of you from the ceremony to have displayed in the new building!!
Have you received any college/ university acceptances?
Bring them to Mrs. Hernandez in order to have them displayed in the new building!!

12. Any boys interested in creating a Weightlifting team should review the FHSAA website:
Speak to Mr. Federici or Mr Weston about joining a potential team in the Spring Sport Season.

13. CALLING ALL STUDENTS
Do you have an image you would like to see in the yearbook? a photo to to see if your photo qualifies for the yearbook. Yes everyone, this does include appropriate memes, and art!

14. YEARBOOK!!
Order your yearbook from Mrs. Daigle located in room 125 before school or during lunch for $55 OR Go to jostensyearbooks.com and order it from there

16. Bricks-R-Us Fundraiser – Personalized bricks will be available for order by all SCPA students and those who graduated last year.
-        Cost:  $100 per brick
-        Brick type and size:  4” x 8” clay bricks
-        3 lines, 21 characters per line.  Wording is centered, with a border around it.
-        Engraving type is Sandblasting, it provides a deep engraving and is painted with four coats of a special paint and one clear coat.  It is not flush with the rest of the brick and shows the actual depth.  It has a lifetime guarantee.
-        We can submit orders each time we have at least 10 bricks sold, which is great for an ongoing fundraiser.
-        Online ordering will be available through a personal website, which will take approximately 2 weeks for programming.
-        With the online ordering, the administrator will still need to submit the order
-        The bricks will be located when you enter the main gate.

17. Students are asked to creatively show the connections among ships, ports and people and how these connections affect our everyday lives.
About 90% of the items people use every day are transported by ships and unloaded at ports before reaching our homes, schools, and communities.
The men and women employed on the ships and at the ports work very hard to ensure that shipping remains the most environmentally friendly and safest way to transport goods across the world.
The submission deadline is March 31, 2017, and winners will be announced by May 12, For complete contest guidelines, prize details, and more information about ports, ships, and their positive impacts on people worldwide, visit

18. DONATE TO LEUKIEMA LYMPOMA SOCIETY BEFORE MARCH 6TH.
ALL MONEY HELPS TO FIND A CURE FOR BLOOD CANCER AND HELP PATIENTS IN REMISSION REMAIN COMFORTABLE
See Naya James-faulkner or Emily Thiele to donate or for more information

19. Purchase an ad in the Cafeteria
Just a dollar a day will get you one power point slide to be displayed during Breakfast and Lunch in the Cafeteria.
Minimum purchase is one week(Monday-Monday).
STARTING ON FEB 27TH
You must send all slides to AND pay Ms. Zirger before the ad is run.
Ideas for ads:
Club Announcements
Birthday Shout Out’s
Appreciation Post
ETC…..

20. Need volunteer hours?
Volunteer at a booth at the St. Lucie County Fair
Volunteers will receive free tickets for that day.
See Mrs. Rains if interested

21. Any students interested in doing an internship for Congressman Mast should see Mrs. Rains ASAP.
Student must have reliable transportation.

22. CLASS of 2017
GRADBASH!
On April 7th, come to Grad Bash for an unforgettable night of fun and excitement at two amazing theme parks. Enjoy Orlando's most thrilling rides and attractions
*Save your seat now! $130*
PLUS . . .
Live concert with Jason Derulo
Live DJs
Street Entertainment
And More.

23. Spring Break Lock In Drop Off: 7:00pm on February 24th
Pick Up: 6:00am on February 25th
Cost: $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door
Permission Slips in the Main Office

24. GREAT Opportunity

25. FIRST ANNUAL IRON SPARTAN COMPETITION
Do you have what it takes to hold the title Iron Spartan? All students are eligible to compete in a five station event to include: pull-ups, the flex arm hang, push-ups, sit-ups, and the one-mile run. The student with the most points will hold the title and receive a scholarship. All interested students need to see Mr. Weston for a registration form. The competition is scheduled for later April (exact date TBD).

26. New College of Florida

27. SAVE THE DATE
Virtual College Week April 4 - April 6 Learn how to prepare for college without ever leaving home! Get FREE expert advice on all things college- related, including the admissions process, financial aide and more!! To learn more go to virtualcollegeweek.org

28. Scholarships!!!
Are you a student in need of money for your post-secondary education? Do you want thousands of dollars to put towards your education?
If so, visit the link below and check out these scholarships!!!
Look for the document called College Scholarship Guide.

29. Summer Dual Enrollment
Potential DE students
Returning DE students
Have a 3.0 unweighted GPA
Take and pass the PERT by March 30th
Fill out an advisor request form found in the main office and turn it in to Mrs. Hernandez with passing PERT scores
Update your guided pathway at IRSC with your advisor
Fill out an advisor request form found in the main office and turn it in to Mrs. Hernandez
Classes will be scheduled with Mrs. Hernandez
Summer registration is open from March 30 – April 21st

30. SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IS CALLING FOR POTENTIAL MEMBERS
Qualifications for membership:
Sophomore or higher standing
3.5 unweighted GPA
3.5 GPA in two honors science courses in the same discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Marine, Experimental Science), the second of which can be a level II honors course, AP or dual enrollment science course in that discipline
If you qualify, please see Ms. O’Connor in room 232 ASAP for more details! Applications are now available. And will be due March 21st-no exceptions.