Principal's Newsletter

Parents and Guardians,

As we move forward into the month of November, I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates and express my gratitude for your continued support.

Firstly, I encourage all parents to check their students' Focus accounts to review your student's 9-week grades. This is a crucial time to ensure that our students are on track and to identify any areas where they may need additional support. Here are a few steps you can take to support your child:

1. Review Grades Together: Sit down with your child and go over their grades. Celebrate their successes and discuss any challenges they may be facing.
2. Set Goals: Help your child set realistic goals for the next grading period. Encourage them to focus on areas where they can improve.
3. Communicate with Teachers: If you have any concerns or questions about your child's progress, don't hesitate to reach out to their teachers. Open communication is key to supporting your child's education.

I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful messages and gestures of appreciation during Principal's Month. Your kindness and support mean the world to me and make my role as principal even more rewarding.

As we look ahead to November, let's focus on the theme of success. Success comes in many forms, whether it's academic achievements, personal growth, or acts of kindness. Let's encourage our students to strive for their best and celebrate their accomplishments, no matter how big or small. 1% better every day!

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. Together, we can make this school year a successful and inspiring one.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Sincerely,

Courtney Lundy

Principal

Our Girls Swim Team won Districts for the 4th year in a row! The Boys Swim Team placed third! The Girls 200 Medley Relay are our District champs and the Girls 400 free relay also placed! Amazing job by our Swimming Scorps!

We counted the donations- $529 in donations to the Children’s Hunger Project!!

Thank you for all the support! Thank you to:

-Drama Club

-Key Club

-Theatre Tech Students

-NHS

-ROTC

-FEA

Without our students showing up this wouldn’t have happened!

FOCUS GRADEBOOK PARENT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOCUS is a great way to monitor your student's learning:

Parent Focus Portal

Directions for set up and information site

1. 1. The grading period will end on Thursday, October 17th.

   2. Parents will be able to see posted grades as soon as teachers Post Final Grades.
   3. In addition to parents being able to see posted grades on the Focus portal, a pdf copy of the report card will automatically be published on Wednesday, October 23rd.
   4. Parent directions for viewing final grades are located here: bit.ly/FocusParentsViewReports

We would like to inform you about the updated security legislation that requires all gates, including our perimeter gates, to be closed at all times. In line with this new policy, we will continue to keep our south parking lot closed.

Additionally, Brevard Public Schools (BPS) will be installing a fence to ensure the full closure of the outer perimeter of our campus. We kindly ask that our parking lot not be used as a walk-through to Publix or for other endeavors. This measure is essential to ensure the safety of our students at all times.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We want to remind everyone about the importance of safety in our parking lot. Please do not obstruct our bus lanes and avoid parking in zones marked with yellow lines indicating no parking. It's crucial to follow the signs that distinguish between bus lanes and car lanes. Your cooperation is essential in ensuring everyone's safety.

Starting from December 1st, we will be locking the gate at the back of the school. After the first period bell, all students will be required to enter the campus through the front office. This change is to ensure that we follow our metal detector procedures, maintaining one access point during the school day.

Please note that if your student arrives after first period, they will need to park in the front parking lot, as the back gate will remain locked throughout the school day due to the absence of a metal detector.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we implement these new safety measures to ensure the well-being of all our students.

To enhance the safety and security of our campus, we will start using the OPENGATE® weapons detection system at Satellite High School on January 28, 2025. OPENGATE® is designed for the automatic screening of people with backpacks and bags for Threat Detection. It will also identify other contraband items that are not allowed on school property.

All students and visitors will be subject to screening as they enter campus during regular school hours. If OPENGATE® detects any contraband items that are not allowed, a secondary search will be conducted. Contraband discovered during the secondary search will be confiscated and could lead to school discipline and/or legal consequences.

Students should prepare to pass through the OPENGATE® system by removing their laptops, tablets, and metal 3-ring binders from their backpacks. We recommend students come to school with plastic water bottles as metal containers may cause an OPENGATE® alert.

We recommend visitors leave unnecessary bags or purses in their cars. Only photo identification is required for visitors to enter the school.

The safety and security of our students and staff is our highest priority. While using OPENGATE® may take a short time to get used to, we are confident it will not cause any significant delays and will add another layer of protection to our school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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Class Rings

Cap and Gown

- Front office updated with student pictures

- New Home of prestigious alumni sign at athletic stadium

- Updated security gates and fencing- coming soon

- Resurfacing pool deck- coming soon

- Front parking lot striping- coming soon

- Stadium parking lot striping- coming soon

- Baseball/Softball Concession Panel removal- coming soon

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SAT Click Here

Class Information Night, Click Here

EFSC SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION

Class Schedule Search Tool

The course catalog for spring courses is open!!! When searching for classes, remember to choose the correct campus location and available times from the dropdown menus. When planning your schedule for next semester, refer to your myGPS plan in your myEFSC portal and list desired courses and alternates for each course. Students should also consult with their guidance counselors and Mr. Smith to be sure their courses meet BPS graduation requirements.

Link: https://www.easternflorida.edu/registrar/registration/class-schedule-search/index.php

Online EFSC Registration Important Dates

Monday, October 21 - Sunday, November 3: Priority Registration for dual enrolled students with at least 42 credit hours, calculated from both earned or in-progress, and BPS students in the Early College program. (10th grade Early College students will register with Mr. Smith in 5-502 on October 21 and 22.)

Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 22: Regular Registration - This is the time period for other dual enrolled students who do not meet the priority criteria

Friday, November 22: LAST day for Spring Term Dual Enrollment Self-Registration for all students.

Click the link below for a full description of the process and the critical dates for registration.

https://www.easternflorida.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/registration/

Students who need help with the Spring 2025 registration process should contact Mr. Smith (smith.gregory@brevardschools.org) and/or their guidance counselors.

SHS Scholarship Bulletin

SHS SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN

The 2024-25 Scorpion Scholarship Bulletin is posted on our website at the link below. Keep in mind that there is no one-stop shop for scholarships, but there are many resources available (refer to the last three pages of the Scholarship Bulletin for links to popular, vetted scholarship search websites such as bold.org, niche.com, and goingmerry.com) also, check the college/institutional websites for scholarships they may offer.

While applying for scholarships requires work on the student's part, the process becomes more efficient with practice and the rewards can definitely be worthwhile.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:

• Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships -- November 5

• Regeneron Science Talent Search -- November 7

• Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs- MVS Awards -- November 12

• Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship -- November 13

• Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program -- November 15

• Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians -- November 15

• 1,000 Dreams Fund- Broadcast HER Grant -- November 15

Scorpion Scholarships link: https://satellite.brevardschools.org/o/shs/page/scholarships-college

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FAFSA NEWS

What You Can Do Now to Prepare for FAFSA

• Make sure to create your StudentAid.gov account—and remember your username and password so you can access and submit the 2024–25 FAFSA form when it’s available.

• Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form).

• If your parent(s) or spouse will need to contribute to your form, make sure each contributor creates their own StudentAid.gov account. Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to create an account when the 2024–25 form goes live.

• Watch our “Preparing for the FAFSA Form” playlist to understand what information and documents you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA form.

For more information regarding FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support

FAFSA Tips: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support/pro-tips

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BPS 2024-2025 Calendar

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