Now that we have made it to 2025, it is time to rev up your engines and get your work ethic in gear! The hurricanes pushed back the end of Quarter 2 & Semester 1 to January 10th, so you had a few extra days to get work done and start the new quarter and semester off right! Usually, we see a slump during 3rd Quarter. Don't let that be you! Make sure you are submitting work every week and scheduling your DBAs with your teachers! It's important to stay on pace (or ahead of pace), so you aren't scrambling going into the last quarter of the year!

At Pasco eSchool, we recognize that some of our full-time virtual students may experience hardships that impact their access to basic needs. We are committed to supporting our students by addressing these challenges. If you or your family need assistance, please fill out our eSchool ABC Request form, 24-25.

For inquiries, please get in touch with our ABC Chair and grades K-12 social worker at mcuevas@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Together, we can foster a supportive learning environment for all.

Florida Ready to Work (FL RTW) is a state-sponsored, research-based career readiness program designed to equip students with essential workplace employability skills. This program allows students to earn skills and credentials in three specific areas: Soft Skills, Digital Skills, and Academic Employability Skills. Each training module consists of instructional content, a knowledge-check quiz, and practical exercises that help learners apply the skills to real-world scenarios. At the end of each module, students complete a post-assessment to reinforce and demonstrate their understanding.

The online, career-contextualized training is self-directed and self-paced, providing students with the flexibility to access course content from any computer or tablet, at school or home. Students and staff can access Florida Ready to Work by clicking the WIN app on their MyPascoConnect dashboard.

Students who successfully complete the post-assessment earn stackable credentials, providing verified evidence of their preparedness for the workforce. Schools will receive funding for each individual credential earned by a student ($10 per credential earned, up to $30 per student).

Pasco County Schools 2nd annual reading challenge has begun. Visit the district website: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/events/race-to-read to learn how to participate and monitor

Great job everyone; continue to Read Across the County Every day!!

The district is implementing a systematic approach to mental health requests. All requests will go straight to the social workers, and distributed to SST as deemed needed.

Mental Health Information Request Form

It is important to have the correct information to create a high school plan for success. Our school counselors will be meeting with families to discuss course options and assessment needs. Please take a few minutes and become familiar with the graduation and assessment requirements for students linked below.

Standard Diploma Requirements Academic Advisement – What Students and Parents Need to Know

High School Assessments requirements:

• Pass Algebra 1 EOC or Comparative Score
• Pass Grade 10 FSA or Concordant Score
• Take Biology EOC
• Take Geometry EOC
• Take US History EOC

In Pasco eSchool's secondary program attendance in class is demonstrated by submitting work within a 7-day period. Attendance is entered into our student tracking system, myStudent, every Tuesday and parents will receive an automated call if a student has not completed at least one assignment in each class. The goal of these calls is to share this information with parents so they can help students get back on track.

Our goal is to work with families to ensure that all students are successful learners. Below is a link to the excused absence form for students who may need an absence excused. Absence Form Grades 6-12

Xello (found in your MyPascoConnect)is a comprehensive online platform designed to empower students in career exploration, academic planning, and life skills development. The platform engages students through interactive tools and immersive career profiles with real-world interviews and visuals, enabling them to discover career paths and set achievable goals.

Key features of Xello include:

• Self-Discovery: Interactive assessments help students understand their unique interests, skills, and preferences, which can guide them toward future career choices.

• Career Exploration: Students can explore a wide range of career and educational pathways, watch interviews with professionals, and access labor market data, giving them an authentic glimpse of potential futures.

• Personalized Planning: Students can build custom profiles, set short- and long-term goals, and create a roadmap for academic success, including course selection, college applications, and career aspirations.

• Preparation for the Workforce: Xello also prepares students for work by helping them build professional resumes, create shareable portfolios, and explore local work-based learning opportunities.

• Inclusive and Accessible: The platform is translated into Spanish and supports additional languages, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for students from various background.

The State Board of Education works with Florida school districts to develop and monitor plans to provide required instruction through section 1003.42 (2)(n), Florida Statutes. More information about the topics included, as well as Pasco County Schools' plan for implementation, please visit our district's website. A table listing topics, as well as grade levels required to have each topic presented, is attached below.

These topics are embedded into some subjects and courses, and others will be presented through homeroom announcements, special activities, and standalone modules.

Student Crime Watch, Safest Areas, Fortify Florida Instruction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmtqL8Bh_Os

All 11th grade student will have the opportunity to take the SAT at school on March 25, 2025 during the regular school day, at Pasco eSchool.

The SAT is accepted at all U.S. colleges; it measures what students are learning in high school and what they need to know to succeed in college and career. We’re pleased to offer SAT School Day to all high school juniors for free so that ...

• Your student is more comfortable and confident by testing in a familiar place.
• You don’t have to worry about the logistics of getting your teen to a test center.
• No one has to worry about weekend conflicts or disrupting family time!

SAT scores are commonly used to meet college/university admission requirements; however, they can also be used to fulfill state required assessments for graduation. The approved state concordant scores can be found at the following link: https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7764/urlt/gradrequirefsa.pdf

You may visit https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice for more information, including practice tests and sample questions.

To confirm your child will be attending, please complete the Forms document below by Feb.7th . https://forms.office.com/r/XCAJP06CY3

Students in English 1 and English 2 are required to participate in progress monitoring assessments. Teachers will be sending dates and times for these assessments. They can be given remotely if parents complete the permission and if computer setup is completed.

If you have questions or need support, please contact your student's English Teacher or our Assessment Coordinator: Ms. Dara Tucker (ddtucker@pasco.k12.fl.us).

State Assessments: These assessments that occur in April and May are required to be taken on campus at Pasco eSchool.

April 3: FAST Writing- 9th & 10th grade

April 4: FAST Writing- 10th grade small groups

FAST Reading, Math and EOC dates will be shared out by the end of February.

Please contact Mrs. Dara Tucker (ddtucker@pasco.k12.fl.us or 813-346-1900) if you have questions or want to register your student for these assessments

Relay for Life is a community event supporting the American Cancer Society, uniting people to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and fight back.

DATE: March 29, 2025

TIME: Noon - Midnight - All 12 hours or whenever you can stop by - we appreciate any and all participation!

WHERE: 9371 Land O' Lakes Blvd - The new Angeline Academy Athletic Complex in Land O’ Lakes. The complex is GORGEOUS and the perfect spot for this amazing event!

JOIN THE TEAM! If you can't make a donation right now, that is okay! We still want you on our team! We will have fun themed walks, there will be vendors with good foods and fun activities, making this a great family event! We want to represent our NINJA community in a BIG WAY! 🥷🏁❤️ Please help us get more members than Angeline... not that it's a competition (yet). lol😄

https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=110254&pg=team&team_id=2787315

THEME! This year’s theme is “Relay Across America," and each booth/team will represent a state. We are representing the state of INDIANA, and our theme is

🏎️🏁RACE FOR A CURE🏁🏎️ (think Indianapolis 500). 🥷🏁❤️ We are planning to sell hot dogs, chips, sodas... whatever other easy ideas we can come up with!

Remember, you can make a donation ($25 gets you a t-shirt) or select “pay later by check” (and you really don’t have to pay later). If you’re not in a position to make a donation, it’s totally okay! But please join our Ninja team!

Event Page: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=110254

Jan 10: End of Quarter 2 & Semester 1

Jan 13: Teacher Planning Day

Jan 14: Quarter 3 & Semester 2 Start

Jan 17: HS Ninja of the Quarter Celebration, invitation only

Jan 20: MLK Day- No School

Jan 24: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

Jan 31: Last day for OJT/DCT enrollments

Feb 7: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

Feb 14: No School

Feb 17: No School

Feb 28: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

March 7: HS Ninja of the Quarter Celebration, invitation only

March 14: Teacher Planning Day

March 17-21: Spring Break

April 3: FAST Writing- 9th & 10th grade

April 4: FAST Writing- 10th grade small groups

April 10: Top 10 Senior Brunch, invitation only

April 11: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

April 18: No School

April 21: No School

April 23: NHS Inductions, invitation only

May 5: Senior DBA's & coursework complete for Seg 2

May 9: Senior course exams complete for Seg 2

May 13: Graduation Practice, 10am @ RRHS Center for the Arts

May 16: Senior Breakfast

May 23: Senior grades due

May 28: High School Awards Ceremony, invitation only

May 30: All course work, DBAs and exams complete for Seg 2

May 30: Last day of school

June 10: Graduation, 1pm @ RRHS Center for the Arts

Expanding access for all Pasco County students to rigorous, relevant curriculum that incorporates skills and knowledge students need to succeed in the 21st Century.

The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and educational activities or in its hiring and employment practices. To report violations of this policy, contact: District School Board of Pasco County Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator: Office for Employee Relations, (813) 794-2322, sblue@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Email: rzick@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: http://eschool.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 8916 Angeline School Way • Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Phone: (813) 346-1900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascoeschool
Twitter: @Pasco_eSchool