Make or Break '28

Mr. Mizeski has been teaching math in Pasco county for 21 years. He has taught every math subject except Calculus. This year, he is teaching Algebra 1, Pre-Aice Math 2, and Math for College Liberal Arts. He enjoys helping students with math and is excited when the light bulb goes off in a student's mind. When he is not crunching numbers he enjoys boating, the beach, and watching football. He is an annual passholder at Disney World and enjoys going to the theme parks with his family.

He is looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year!

Mr. Zak, originally from Detroit, Michigan, is in his 2nd year with ESE and in his 5th year with Pasco county where he was a Discipline IA before finishing his Degree in ESE. Mr. Zak has also coached football for 17 years and recently retired the football whistle. He is a huge Pro Rasslin' fan (as he puts it) and in his free time he enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams (Michigan State, Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings).

He also enjoys watching movies/shows, and spending time with his wonderful wife Jennifer of 19 years.

For those who do not know his real name is Nathan Clingenpee (not just Corporal) and he has been in Law Enforcement Officer for almost 9 years. Of those 9 years he has been with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office for the last 4 years. Corporal graduated in 2011 from a West Virginia high school and in 2014 moved to Florida. Shortly after moving to Florida, he attended Saint Petersburg College where he obtained his Florida Corrections Certification and began working for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. In 2017, while working full-time, he attended Pasco Hernando State College and obtained his Florida Law Enforcement Certification and began working with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. Corporal is happily married and has 2 boys (10 and 6). When he is not working, he is normally at his kid's baseball tournaments. When he is not there, he enjoys golfing, watching sports, and cooking on his smoker.

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.

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.

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