Freshman Families!
October was quite an eventful month with Hurricanes and the end of the first Quarter. With the Holidays fast approaching, if you are still in need, please do not hesitate to contact one of your Freshman VIPs.
We were happy to see many of our Freshman enjoying their first Pep Rally and Homecoming, but before we knew it, November was here and Progress reports were out on the 15th. Please take time to check your students grades and progress.
The end of the semester is fast approaching: students will start to see the impact of their work with Credits and GPA coming into play. Students who fail a course for the semester will have the opportunity to recover that credit during Extended School Day. ESD runs Monday - Thursday 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM. Transportation is available if needed. Your Freshman VIP(s) will be contacting students and parents.
This is where it begins! This is where changes need to happen to make sure the Class of 2028 is on track for GRADUATION!
Parents, please remind your students about dress code and the cell phone policy. Pajama pants are not permitted. School policies are listed below.
Happy Holidays to the Class of 2028.
Ms. Woods - Resource Manager & Student Government
Ms. Woods is in her 5th year as the Resource Manager at Anclote High School and Pasco County Schools. She is currently enrolled at SNHU for Psychology and pursuing a career in the Mental Health field. Ms. Woods is also our AHS Student Government Sponsor working with the student body and the grade level officers of each class to assist with creating role models and outstanding leaders for the AHS campus. If you have a student that would like to be involved (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian) they are more than welcome to stop by!
You can always find her in the Shark Zone/Media Center where our library is full of amazing adventures at the tip of your fingers! Students can always come study, relax and unwind with a good book from our genre selections and can always ask for recommendations! This can be done during lunch and the student must be ON-TRACK!
In her free time, she enjoys rooting for her favorite NFL Team, The Kansas City Chiefs, where her whole family was born and raised. She loves to go line dancing with her friends, and she is a part of Jam Skate crew locally in New Port Richey. Most of all she enjoys spending her free with her four-year-old son, Oliver.
Ms. Bowen - Social Services Coordinator
Ms. Bowen is in her fourth year at Anclote High School and Pasco County. Ms. Bowen takes time to engage with students and families to emphasize the importance of daily school attendance, not just for educational purposes but also for the essential life and career skills developed during these crucial years.
Recently, she has taken on the role of Parent/Community Involvement Coordinator, which has been a great success with events like Trick or Treat Around the Track and our first Shark Family Night at Off the Wall GameZone! She encourages families to watch social media for Shark Family Night posts. It is a great way to get to know other Shark families and have fun!
She enjoys her roles at AHS, because as a social butterfly, it allows her to engage with students and parents. She is here to help break down barriers, have meaningful conversations, and be a supportive part of your student’s journey. She states, “It's incredibly fulfilling, and I'm grateful for the opportunity.”
In her free time, you can find her cheering on her two boys (ages 10 and 11) at their baseball/football games or skipping and dancing around town with her daughter (age 4). If you drive your student to school, you probably know her as the lady waving good morning to everyone! She is happy to be a part of our Freshman team helping each of them to be successful.
Wireless Communication Devices
WCD POLICY
FIRST INCIDENT
1st WARNING
Verbal Warning
(Device must be placed into backpack or teacher designated area)
2nd WARNING
Documentation in Minor Incident Form & Parent Contact
(Administration/Discipline IA Confiscation of Device & Pickup at End of School Day)
SECOND INCIDENT
Documentation in Minor Incident Form & Parent Contact
(Administration/Discipline IA Confiscation of Device & Pickup by Parent at Front Office)
THIRD INCIDENT
Referral & Parent Contact
(Administration/Discipline IA Confiscation of Device & Pickup by Parent at Front Office. Impact Meeting to Discuss Student Behavior & Future Consequences)
FOURTH INCIDENT
Referral & Parent Contact
(Admin/Discipline IA Confiscation of Device & Pickup by Parent at Front Office. Student Banned from Carrying Device on Campus for Remainder of Semester)
Wireless Communication Devices (WCD’s) include but is not limited to: Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Air Pods, Ipads, Gaming Devices, Computers, Laptops, Speakers, Ear Buds, Headphones, Tablets, etc.
Tardy Policy
3rd TARDY
Minor incident report, refer to REP Chart & expectations
5th TARDY
Minor incident report, reflection sheet, and parent contact from teacher
10th TARDY
Minor incident report, parent contact from teacher, refer to administration for lunch behavioral intervention. Scheduling of a parent impact meeting by administration
15th TARDY
Minor incident report, refer to administration for alternative discipline (i.e. After School Detention, Saturday School)
CONTINUOUS TARDY BEHAVIOR
Minor incident report after every 5 additional tardies, refer to administration for alternative discipline (i.e. After school detention, Saturday school).
Students are expected to be in class when the tardy bell rings. The tardy policy will refresh at the start of each quarter. Students arriving on campus after 8:50am must sign in at the Front Office. Teachers will be proactive in keeping parents up to date on individual classroom behavior & contact home if student develops a pattern of tardy behavior.
Dress Code Requirements
Coverage: Clothing covering front, back, sides, entire chest, genital area, and buttocks • Shirts must have sleeves or straps and extend to the waistband of pants/shorts/skirts/or other bottoms • No visible undergarments, including bra straps and underwear waistbands
Footwear: Shoes or sandals with protective soles are required. • Socks (when worn alone) and slippers are not allowed.
Classroom Suitability: Clothing must be appropriate for all classroom activities
Specialized Attire: Required for some courses (e.g., sports uniforms, safety gear)
Prohibited Clothing/Items: Clothing exposing underwear, body parts, or skin in an indecent manner • Clothing causing substantial disruption or safety concerns • Clothing depicting profanity, drugs, alcohol, violence, vulgarity, or sexually explicit images • Gang-related or antisocial group affiliation clothing • Wallet chains, spiked jewelry, dog collar-style jewelry • Slippers, pajamas, or costumes (unless approved for special events) • Hats, bandanas, or head coverings (unless preapproved for medical, religious, or special activities) • Pajama pants, a standard flag worn as apparel, and pillows or blankets during the course of the school day.
Second Amendment Expression: Clothing or accessories depicting firearms/weapons or expressing opinions about Second Amendment rights are not grounds for disciplinary action. Consequences for Violations: First Offense: Verbal warning; parent/guardian notification • Second Offense: Ineligibility for extracurricular activities for up to five (5) days; parent/guardian meeting • Third Offense: In-school suspension for up to three (3) days; ineligibility for extracurricular activities for up to thirty (30) days; parent/guardian notification.
Regulations on Concealing Identity: Identities must always be recognizable. • No coverings that conceal the face including hoods from sweatshirts or jackets commonly referred to as “hoodies”. • Health-related face coverings are permitted. • Principals may modify rules during inclement weather for student safety, safety, or welfare.
Enforcement Students must comply with staff directives. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action according to district policy.
Contact school administration for details or questions about the dress code policy
Important Dates to Know
Holiday Parade - 12/14/24 6:00 PM: Downtown New Port Richey. Check social media for additional information.
District Finals 12/16 & 12/17: These are semester classes such as Personal Finance, Drawing and African American History. *However teachers who are not a semester course may have a midterm.* The finals will be by period, So parents please tell your student to pay attention to the schedules. 12/16 will be 1st, 3rd and 5th Periods. 12/17 will be 2nd, 4th and 6th Periods.
12/20 - 1/6/25 WINTER BREAK!!
THE SEMESTER ENDS 1/10/25!! PLEASE BE SURE YOUR STUDENT HAS ALL WORK TURNED IN!
FAST PM 2: Your student will be taking the 2nd Progress Monitoring test of the year. Please remind them they can find their testing information (Room & Date) in the testing hallway or around campus. Their 2nd period teachers will also have the information. This testing is an important part of their high school career and graduation.
1/13/25: No School. Teacher Planning Day.
1/15/25: Report Cards will be available in the MyStudent Portal.
1/20/25: No School. Martin Luther King Jr Holiday.