Reminder About Algebra I End-of-Course Exam Study Sessions

If you know of a student who will be retaking the Algebra I EOC in December, please remind them that AHS is providing study sessions on the following Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, and 12/1.  We still have space available.  Students should see Mr. Dean or Mr. Cloyd with any questions.

Saturday Open Media Center

The AHS Media Center will be open from 9:00 to 12:00 on the following dates: 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, and 12/15.  This is an opportunity for students to use the facility on Saturday mornings for research, to type work for classes, to develop presentations, to work on Senior Project, to access online products for college and career readiness, or simply to have a quiet place to work or read.  Please direct any questions you may have about this opportunity to Mr. Cloyd.

PLAN Test

On Thursday November 1, 2012 we will be administering the PLAN Test.  The PLAN Test is a College Readiness Test and provides indication for the success of the college readiness requirement for 11th grade.  All students must be college ready or take college readiness courses their senior year.  Any student that is classified as a 10th grade student will be taking this test.  The test will last periods 1st through 3rd and will be in the 10th grade learning community classrooms. 

Congratulations Band!

Anclote High School Marching Band Division 1 First Place Champions at The West Coast Invitational, Durant High School on October 6, 2012.

Important Announcement Regarding Dual Enrollment

Students who are planning to take Dual Enrollment classes at PHCC next semester need to contact Mrs. Evangelista via email (mevangel@pasco.k12.fl.us) to set up an appointment during the week of October 23rd.

This Week and Next

Quarter One ends on October 19^th.  Grades will be finalized in eSembler by Thursday morning, October 25th.  Please review your student’s grade and information with them this week.   It is important that students are passing all classes and maintaining a minimum of a 2.0 gpa for graduation.  A gpa of 3.0 is required for students planning on attending a community college and a 3.5 or higher is required for state universities.   

Balfour will be on campus during lunches to collect fees for graduation cap and gown on October 25^th and 26th.  This information was distributed through English classes this week.

On October 31^st, St. Leo University will be on campus and will offer some instant admission to students based on performance and test scores.  Additionally, the PLAN test (practice test for ACT) will be given on November 1^st to all 10^th grade students.  These test scores will give parents and students an indication of college readiness performance. 

Have a great Shark week!

Monday, October 22nd          

No School-Teacher Planning Day

Volleyball Districts @ Hudson

Tuesday, October 23rd          

8:00 am -2:00 pm FBLA District XI Fall Rally-Innisbrook/M.Davis

6:00 pm Paul R. Smith Football

Volleyball Districts @ Hudson

Wednesday, October 24th    

5:30 pm Cross Country @ Gulf

Volleyball Districts @ Hudson

Thursday, October 25th         

7:30 am -12:45 pm Guest Speaker/Full Sail Univ.-M.Davis

10:15 am -12:00 pm Balfour(caps/gowns)-Cafeteria

7:00 pm JV Football vs. Gulf-Caldwell

Friday, October 26th 

10:15 am -12:00 pm Balfour(caps/gowns)-Cafeteria

6:00 pm Girls Soccer @ Weeki Wachee

7:00 pm Volleyball District Finals @ Hudson

7:30 pm Varsity Football @ Wesley Chapel

Saturday, October 27th         

6:00 am -4:00 pm JROTC Raider Meet-ZHS

10:00 am -2:00 pm Canning Donations-Sam's Club-Baseball

12:00 pm -9:00 pm Largo Golden Invitational Marching Competition-Largo HS/Wight

Monday, October 29th          

6:00 pm Girls Soccer v. Pasco -

Report Cards Distributed 6th period to Students

Wednesday, October 31st     

2:00 pm -3:00 pm St.Leo Univ. Instant Admit Day-CRC-Anderson

6:00 pm Girls Soccer vs. Fivay-Cloyd

Thursday, November 1st       

PLAN Test- 10th grade (In 10^th grade community)

5:00 pm -7:00 pm DISTRICT Cross Country at Anclote

6:00 pm Girls Soccer at ZHS

7:00 pm JV Football vs. Hudson

Friday, November 2nd          

7:30 pm Varsity Football @ Hudson

Saturday, November 3rd       

6:00 am -6:00 pm JROTC Raider Meet-Alonzo High School

9:00 am -6:00 pm Marching MPA-RRHS-Wight

Algebra I End-of-Course Exam Study Sessions

Any student who will be retaking the Algebra I EOC in December is invited to attend study sessions scheduled for the following Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, and 12/1.  Sessions will be held at AHS in Room 03-135.  Students are required to pre-register.  Students should see Mr. Dean or Mr. Cloyd with any questions.

Congratulations to Kayla Truxton - Accepted to Stetson University!

Anclote High School has just received confirmation that senior Kayla Truxton has been accepted to Stetson University! And not only was she accepted, she received a $19,000 renewable scholarship! Please join us in congratulating Kayla on her achievement!

Penny for Pasco

Promises Made,  Promises Kept.  Penny for Pasco is the one cent sales tax that the voters of Pasco approved in 2004, 45% of which goes directly to support the capital needs of our school system.  The remaining portion is split between the county and local cities.  The school system has received over $139 million in Penny for Pasco proceeds which have been used on the construction of new schools and the renovation of older schools.  These funds were vital in helping the District ease massive overcrowding in our schools. 

The current penny sales tax will expire in 2014, unless renewed by the voters of Pasco County this November.   The Penny issue will be the last item on the November ballot.  This is not a new tax, but rather an extension of the current sales tax.  If approved, the  Penny for Pasco sales tax will generate $226 million that will be used to provide much needed repair and renovations to aging schools.  It will also be used to improve energy efficiency in schools and to retrofit and equip older schools built before 1975 with the technology students need to succeed in the 21st century.   By law, none of these funds can be used for administration or operating costs.  To learn more about Penny for Pasco projects and how it will be used to help our community, please visit www.pasco.k12.fl.us <http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us> .

Remember to vote on November 6th.  Last item on the ballot.  For more information please visit www.pasco.k12.fl.us/penniesforpasco <http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/penniesforpasco> .

Anclote Invitational

The link below has a great video on this past weekend's Anclote Invitational:

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/video.html?clip=http://static.baynews9.com/newsvideo/bhsn/highschool/Track_Anclote.f4v&vtitle=Anclote%20Sharks%20Invitational

Volleyball Article

Check out the link below for a great article on Anclote's volleyball team:
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/volleyballpreps/volleyball-wharton-suffers-first-loss-and-anclote-program-makes-leap/1256377

St. Leo University is coming for INSTANT ADMIT DAY! Wed., Oct. 31, 2PM

On Wed, Oct. 31, St. Leo will be on campus interviewing our seniors for ON-THE-SPOT ADMISSION! Seniors will need to be in Student Services at 2PM, prepared to be interviewed; the session will end around 3PM. Students can complete their applications online prior to the event, or they can fill out a paper application the day of the event. Students should also bring their OFFICIAL SAT/ACT score reports (the ones they get in the mail, not the ones they can print from the website). Career Specialist Mr. Anderson will provide transcripts on the day of the event.

A sign-up sheet will be available in Student Services later today. Seniors MUST sign up to attend this event.

Last year, seven AHS seniors were granted IMMEDIATE acceptance to SLU! How many Sharks will be accepted THIS year?

For more information, please contact Mr. Anderson at 727-246-3032 or glanders@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Spelling Bee Contest

The Knights of Columbus will be holding a Spelling Bee Contest for 9^th and 10^th grade students.  Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants in each group.  To register or for more information, contact Joe Genalo at 727-364-4097 or 727-286-7160.  The deadline to register is October 14^th.  9^th and 10^th grade students will compete at 4 pm on October 20^th.

This Week and Next 10/8 - 10/21

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Below are the activities scheduled for the next two weeks at Anclote.  Re-take testing for FCAT will occur throughout this week.  If your student is testing, please make sure they get a good night sleep and come in ready to do their very best.  Breakfast is provided to all students at no cost each morning, so please make sure your student eats.  Testing locations and dates are posted in each of our grade level communities.

Homecoming  week or Shark Week will begin the week of October 15^th .  We encourage students to dress up and show their school spirit.  Dress up days are as follows:

Monday - Character Day – Dress as your favorite movie character

Tuesday - Twin Day – Pick a friend and dress alike

Wednesday -Awareness Day – Wear the color that represents the cause you support

Thursday - Team Day – Wear your favorite teams jersey

Friday - Blue and Silver Day – Wear your Shark Colors!

Our Homecoming dance will be held Saturday night from 7 pm to 11 pm.  All tickets must be purchased prior to the event.  Tickets are on sale at this time  through October 18th and available for purchase during lunches in the cafeteria.  Students must meet the dance attendance requirements, with guest approved in advanced.  Appropriate attire must be worn to the event.  For more information, contact Mrs. Mosichuk in Student Services at 727-246-3008.

Additionally, on October 15^th USF will be on campus for a visit after school.  Students wanting to learning more about USF should join Mr. Anderson in the Career Center located in Student Services.  Also, the PSAT is being held on campus on October 17^th.  Limited tests are available; students interested should see Mr. Anderson, Career Specialist in Student Services.

We will host our second parent night on Friday, October 19^th on the topic of Self-Injury and Suicide Prevention and Awareness.  Our Social Worker will speak on this topic at 5:30 pm in the Media Center.  All parents are welcome, please come in and learn more about this important topic.

Monday, October 8th

FCAT Retakes Math

Golf -SAC- girls at Lake Bernadette Boys at Lexington Oaks

6:00 pm – Football v. RWHS (Reschedule due to rain)

Tuesday, October 9th

FCAT Retakes Reading (Math Make-up)

6:00 pm Volleyball vs. ZHS

6:00 pm Paul R. Smith Football

Wednesday, October 10th    

FCAT Retakes Reading (Math and Reading Make-up)

6:00 pm Swimming @ Collier PKWY

6:00 pm -7:30 pm Varsity Volleyball vs. Tarpon

Thursday, October 11th         

FCAT Retakes Reading (Reading Make-up)

7:00 pm JV Football vs. Wiregrass

Friday, October 12th 

FCAT Retakes Reading 

3:00 pm -10:00 pm Volleyball Tourney Home

7:30 pm Var. Football @ ZHS

GSES Health Screening- Medical Skills Class

Saturday, October 13th

8:00 am -10:30 pm  Anclote Invitational CC

8:00 am -5:30 pm  Volleyball Tourney (Varsity only)

SAC Swimming @ New Tampa YMCA

Monday, October 15th          

Shark Week – Character Day – Dress as your favorite movie character

1:45 pm -2:30 pm  USF Campus Visit-rm 1-123/Anderson

Tuesday, October 16th

Shark Week – Twin Day – Pick a friend and dress alike

6:00 pm Volleyball @ MHS

Wednesday, October 17th

Shark Week – Awareness Day – Wear the color that represents the cause you support

6:00 pm Volleyball @ Central Varsity only

PRSMS Health Screening- Medical Skills Class

PSAT test-10 grade

Thursday, October 18th         

Shark Week – Team Day – Wear your favorite teams jersey

Friday, October 19th 

Shark Week – Blue and Silver Day – Wear your Shark Colors!

Pep-Rally
5:30 pm -7:00 pm Parent Meeting (Topic-Suicide/Self Injury Prevention & Awareness) Media-Daniels-Hahn

7:30 pm Varsity Football vs. Gulf (Homecoming)

End of 1st Quarter

Saturday, October 20th         

8:00 am Cross Country SAC @ Wesley Chapel

7:00 pm -11:00 pm Homecoming Dance