1. Somerset Academy, Inc. promotes a culture that maximizes scholar achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self- directed, life-long learners in a safe and enriching environment.

2. S-- Set high expectations O-- Objective M-- Meaningful curriculum E-- Effective R-- Resourceful and responsible life long learners S-- Scholars who achieve proficiency and beyond E-- Evaluate continuously and use data to drive curriculum T-- Teachers who are highly qualified

3. Ichthyic: Adjective: fish like WOW

4. Taken: The True Story of a Human Trafficking Survivor Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Survivor, Dr. Katariina Rosenblatt, will be giving our Spartan family a presentation about her personal experiences in the world of human trafficking. Schrieber Center, IRSC Campus Wed., Oct. 15 th at 6:00pm. Open to our students and parents (and middle school level siblings).

5. SGA Officers President: Irinie St. hill Vice President: Brianna Zirger Secretary: Arianna James Historian: Jonathan Nunez Class of 2016 Rep: Alan Souto Class of 2017 Rep: Diamond R. Class of 2018 Rep: Claire Roach

6. Social Committee & SGA Who : SGA Members and SGA officers When: Wednesday 15 th 3:45pm – 4:45pm Where: 110 Bring: Decoration ideas with pricing for home coming and any craft stuff you have.

7. 2014 Crystal Lights & Chandeliers Homecoming When: November 9 th,2014 Where: Port St. Lucie Civic Center Time: 7p.m-11p.m Tickets Sale starts on October 16, 2014 and ends November 7, 2014. $15 dollars each. Purchase your tickets before school in the main office.

8. If you plan to speak at the District Board Meeting on Tuesday at 5PM regarding our Middle School, please see Mrs. Rains during lunch Monday. We need as many students and parents as possible to show up. Bio EOC Prep Schedule: 9:30-12:30, Rm 114 Oct 18Nov 1Nov 15Nov 22Dec 13 Jr. Guidance meetings are underway Announcements

9. ATTENTION ALL AP CHEMISTRY CANDIDATES AND TEST RE-TAKERS A review session will be held each Friday afternoon 3:40-4:45, RM 114. The definitive schedule for the remainder of this semester will be given out at this first review. Students who intend to continue on into AP Chemistry this Spring or who are planning to re-take the exam in May are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions.

10. Tardy Policy 3 to 4 transitional tardies in a one month period will result in a after school Tuesday detention at the end of the month. 5 or more transitional tardies will result in a Saturday detention.

11. 300 Club Here’s your chance to be part of the CPATC community service club! The 300 Club! Remember, students are required to do at least 75 community service hours in high school. So get involved now! Go Spartans!

12. ATTENTION BUS RIDERS!!! All bus riders must ride at least ONE DAY between October 3 rd -17 th We MUST show full ridership in order for the state to help us pay for the buses. The buses cost us $200,000 a year!!!!!

13. College and Career Fair Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Cost: $10.00 (For transportation) Permission Slips will be available on October 6 th This event is available only for Juniors.

14. Step Team Step Team will be held Wednesdays after school. It’s a mixture of boys and girls. If you need more information ask Robyn.

15. Liberty Bell’s Deli on Tuesdays Orders may be placed during homeroom $5.00 full wrap and chips Turkey and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion Ham and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion Cajun Turkey, pepperjack, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion Cheesesteak Wrap, provolone, grilled onions Drinks 75 Cents

16. Lunch from Wings Hut on Fridays Pick up your orders in 110 When: every Friday Place your order with payment on Thursday in homeroom 5 wings, with your choice of fried rice or French fries $5.00

17. Announcements The next TARs meeting is Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11:00am at the Headquarters. Next City Council meeting is Oct 13 at 7PM. The District has contacted the City—this means we may be on rocky ground Monday night and need another good showing of parents and students. Early Voting starts October 20—Tell your parents!! Make sure we are supporting those who support us.

18. Do you want to have fun while working with kids? Can you use some volunteer hours? Then I have the place for you. See Ms. F. in room 106 for volunteer schedule.

19. Student Handbook, pages 13-14 You signed a contract stating you would adhere to it. Cheating - student use, or attempted use, of unauthorized materials in any academic situation or solicitation of someone else to do work for which he is responsible. Examples of cheating or violation of testing protocol include but are not limited to: Using open notebooks, texts, or other course materials without permission Exchanging answers with another student on any graded assignment Copying another's test answers with or without his permission Possessing "cheat notes" Demonstrating an intent to cheat Providing answers for any assignment

20. --Continued Copying - examples include: Copying homework or papers from another person or allowing someone to copy homework or papers Acquiring answers from the internet or other electronic sources and purporting them as one’s own Using teacher edition texts or teacher answer keys or test copies Deception/Misrepresentation - lying about student work or academic records. Examples include: Forging a teacher's or parent’s signature on any document Taking credit for group work without having contributed as required Electronic Dishonesty - using network access inappropriately. Examples include: Using another's computer account Invading another's files Using material from another's stored files (e.g. network storage, flash drive) Damaging or deleting another’s computer files

21. Continued Plagiarism - Plagiarism is the use, intentional or not, of the writing or ideas of others and representing them as one's own. Text manipulation is plagiarism. Paraphrasing the ideas of someone else is plagiarism. Credit must be given to all outside sources, including, but not limited to: research materials, online databases, internet sources, encyclopedias, charts, graphs, pictures, quotations and paraphrasing and summaries of another's written or spoken words. Plagiarism, regardless of intent or degree or amount, is theft and violates academic integrity. Students uncertain about what material to cite should consult teachers for guidance and advice. Fabrication - inventing or falsifying information. Examples include: Inventing lab data Citing sources not used

22. Continued Penalties for Violations - Because academic honesty serves as a measure of personal integrity and provides a foundation for the academic strength of Somerset College Preparatory Academy, any violation of it is considered a serious offense. Such offenses are cumulative. A student remains responsible for all violations of academic honesty committed at any time during his SCPA career. First time violators: 0% on the work in question without make up Automatic 3 day suspension Automatic academic probation Parent Notification

23. Announcements Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—17 left open http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1583135YW Spring Break 2015 Trip to Costa Rica There are 7 seats left open on the Costa Rica trip. Horse back riding through the rainforest, white water rafting, kayaking, planting a tree in the jungle, zip lining, exploring volcanoes and hot springs, and so much more. To learn more about the trip and register online for only $95, go to http://www.eftours.com/ http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1454119EX

24. Lost and Found Last call for all lost and found items. If not claimed by Friday. All items are up for grabs.

25. Attention on APCC Members! There will be NO Asian pop culture meeting this week Tuesday October 14 th. A Make up meeting will be held this Thursday on October 9 th Please let your parents know prior to the meeting.

26. 5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program: Mondays: English Room 103 or 104@ lunch Tuesdays: None Wednesdays: History, Room 109 @ lunch & Math in Room 101 Thursdays: Science Room 114 @ lunch Fridays: Spanish Room 106@ lunch After School tutoring: Math: Mondays Detention: Tuesdays English/Reading: Thursdays Social Science: After School By Appointment Sciences: Wednesday

27. $35.00 December 19, 2014 Must Pre-Order Pickup an order form in Main Office First

28. Somerset Environmental Club (SEC) Mr. Federici would like to invite all scholars to participate in helping take care of Mother Earth in a responsible manner. Do you do your part? Do you reduce, Reuse and Recycle? Do you know what that even means? In you are interested in saving the planet come by room 115 and sign up with Mr Federici at any time. *Meeting day will be decided democratically by members. However, first meeting will be Thursday during lunch period in 115 *Students can get volunteer hours for participating and helping with the school wide Recycling Program

29. Blue Bins on campus are for recycling only! Do not put trash in BLUE recycling bins! Do your part and Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Spartans! We need blue or green recycling bins for every classroom. If you have one at home, please consider donating to the school to help us help the planet! Bring to Federici in 115 ASAP!! Mother Earth thanks you!

30. Glass bottles and jars Aluminum cans Steel cans (tin cans) Empty aerosol cans Drink boxes Milk and juice cartons Aluminum pie plates Aluminum foil Rigid plastic containers Newspapers and inserts Phone books Magazines Catalogs Paperboard boxes (cereal, cookie boxes, tissue boxes, etc.) Cardboard boxes (must be flattened and cut to fit into bin) Brown paper grocery bags Source: http://www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb/singlestream / Use your cart to recycle the following items: