1. SOMERSET MISSION
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
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

2. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Application Fee waived for SCPA students
In state tuition offered
Harrogate, TN
Bachelor of Science
Athletic Training
Veterinary Health Science
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Social Work
Environmental Science
Bachelor of Arts
Art
Media Communications
Business
Political Science
Associates of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting
Marketing

3. ATTENTION SPARTANS
The bus loop gates and the gates by the office are to be kept closed between 8:15 and 3:30.
Juniors and DE Students: Don’t forget to sign in/ out when leaving campus, or Mrs. Rains will revoke your privileges!
Please place Jimmy Johns orders before 10:45am. When dismissed for lunch, you MUST come straight to the main office to pick up your order.
Lost and found will be located in the back right side of the cafeteria
School supplies are available in Guidance.
Guidance Department
Mrs. Hernandez (107) Grades 6-12 A-J
Ms. Daigle (110)- Grades 6-12 K-Z
Students are responsible for logging off the computer when they are done using it.
If you do not logout and someone else misuses the computer, you will be the one facing consequences, not that other person.
INTERESTED IN helping out on PROM COMMITTEE?
Contact Mrs. Zirger or
-1 unexcused tardy earned between classes = 1 detention
-1st period tardy if you are a bus rider = 1 detention*
*unless the bus is late arriving to school
-3 unexcused tardies from parent drop off = 1 detention

4. DO NOT. . . Eat or carry food over the basketball court or turf field
“Hang out” in the stairwells or on the second floor during lunch.
Chew gum. DO NOT BRING GUM!
Go on the basketball court with a skateboard!
Use the elevator without approval from the office.
Leave campus if you are a Middle Schooler, Freshman or Sophomore (Except for DE students)
Allow an underclassmen in your vehicle without prior permission, or you will lose all privileges for the remainder of the school year.
Throw anything off the balcony.
Throw anything from the ground level to the 2nd floor.
Eat or carry food over the basketball court or turf field
Litter or leave garbage around at lunch
Hang out by the wavy wall side or behind the basketball court bleachers
Play football on campus
Hang on or grab the basketball nets/rims

5. LUNCH EXPECTATIONS
The lunch line will stop selling food after 12:10. Do not wait until lunch is almost over to get your food
No Earbuds at the food line. The cafeteria staff needs to communicate with you.
Pushing or skipping will result in disciplinary action.
Pick up after yourself.
Don’t be surprised when the cameras catch you
Do not run in the cafeteria or spill out area.
Do not eat or carry food over the basketball court or turf field!

6. Cafeteria Contest!

7. SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IS CALLING FOR POTENTIAL MEMBERS
Qualifications for membership:
Sophomore or higher standing
3.5 minimum unweighted GPA (no rounding)
3.5 GPA in two honors science courses in the same discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Marine, Experimental Science), the second of which can be a level II honors course, AP or dual enrollment science course  in that discipline
If you qualify, please see Ms. O’Connor in room 249 ASAP for more details! Applications are now available  and will be due by 12:00 pm noon, November 2nd-no exceptions.

8. Student Skyward Access
Login ID: (Student 562#)
Password: (8 Digit Birthdate - DDMMYYYY)
Example:
**You May access Skyward through the school’s website.

9. Scholastic Book Orders
Students you can now purchase your favorite books online through Scholastic Book Order. Log on and take a look at this month’s catalog. Books purchased arrive at our school and then are distributed .This is a great fundraiser that helps our school acquire books for classroom libraries.
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.’’ Margaret Fuller

10. Dual Enrollment Spring Term
Are you interested in doing dual enrollment this SPRING?
If so, please make sure to follow these instructions.
Potential DE students:
You must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA
You must have 4 HS credits by at the end of Fall
Must take and pass the PERT in order to start DE
Fill out an advisor request form found in the main office
and turn it in to Mrs. Hernandez/ Ms. Daigle with PERT scores
5. Wait to be called down by Ms. Daigle/ Mrs. Hernandez
to do paperwork/ register
Students Currently in DE:
Update your guided pathway at IRSC with your advisor
Fill out an advisor request form found in the main office and turn it in to Mrs. Hernandez/ Ms. Daigle
Add classes to your mypioneer portal
Wait to be called down by Ms. Daigle/ Mrs. Hernandez to do paperwork/ register
Spring registration is open from October 30, 2018– December 12, 2018
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!
Last name breakdown:
A-J Hernandez
K-Z Daigle

12. Homecoming Spirit Week!
Monday, November 5th:
Character Day
Tuesday, November 6th
Twin Day
Wednesday, November 7Th
Wacky Tacky Day $2
EACH
DAY
Thursday, November 8th
Blast From The Past
Friday, November 9th
Class Color War $2
EACH
DAY

13. Class Colors for Color War Day (November 9, 2018 - $2 dress down)
12th: Green
11th: Red
 10th: Blue
 9th: Gold
8th: Orange
7th: Silver
6th: Purple

14. Homecoming Court Applications are available in Room 224
Homecoming Court Applications are available in Room Must be turned in by October 31, 2018.
Seniors = King or Queen
Juniors = Prince or Princess
Sophomores = Duke or Duchess
Freshmen = Count or Countess
Voting will take place November 9, 2018 using your student account. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PAPER BALLOTS!
Winners will be announced at Homecoming on November 10, 2018.

15. THE GREAT GATSBY HOMECOMING
SATURDAY NOV. 10, FROM 7:00-11:00
HIGHSCHOOL ONLY
TICKETS $10 in advance OR $15 day of
Get your ticket and permission form at lunch from Oct. 29th – Nov 9th!
*You may bring a non-SCPA guest IF they fill out the guest form and pass the guest check process.

16. Here’s your chance to make a difference!
Traditional to unique… Teach using your preferred style.
See Mrs. Perez (6-8)
or Ms. D (9-12) about having 
your Bachelor's paid with the goal of joining the team of your favorite Spartan teachers and becoming a colleague!
**Must meet
prerequisites

17. Club Schedule
Student Government Association (SGA) – Meets in 224 on Tuesdays
Drama Club- Meets on Tuesdays after school
Fashion Club- Meets on Tuesdays in 122
GSA- Meets on Wednesdays in 232 during lunch
Duly Noted- Wednesdays afterschool in room 222
Magic! The Gathering Club meets after school Thursdays from 3:30- 4:30 in room 132.
First Priority- Meets Fridays in 232 during lunch
Asian Pop Culture Club- Meets in 232 afterschool on Fridays
If you would like to add your club to this list, please with the day, time, and location of your club.

18. Tutoring Schedule Monday: English/Language Arts- Lunch and Afterschool
Tuesday: Math- Lunch and Afterschool
Wednesday: Social Studies- Lunch and Afterschool
Thursday: Science- Lunch and Afterschool

19. Beginning Season Dates for Winter Sports Boys Basketball: November 5th
Interested in playing sports? Here is what you need to know: Completed EL2 – Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation. Must be the 03/16 version.   Completed EL3 – Consent and Release from Liability Certificate. Must be the 05/18 version.   Completed GA4 – Affidavit of Compliance with the Policies on Athletic Recruiting and Non-Traditional Student Participation. Must be the 06/18 version.   Submitted documented proof of age (i.e., Passport or Copy of Birth Certificate).   Completed NFHS Student Concussion Certification.   Completed NFHS Heat Illness Certification.   Completed NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification.   Signed Bus Permission Form.   Signed Student-Athlete Contract.   Athletic Fee Paid in Full ($150.00) G.P.A. of 2.5 Cannot be on Behavioral or Academic Probation *ALL ATHLETIC PACKETS CAN BE FOUND IN THE MAIN OFFICE, OR IN MR. WESTON’S OFFICE.*
Beginning Season Dates for Winter Sports
Boys Basketball: November 5th
Girls Basketball: October 29th

20. Winter Sports Tryout Dates
Girls Soccer: Monday,10/22/18, from 6pm-7pm, and Tuesday, 10/23/18, from 5:30pm-7:00pm at River Place Park:
Bayou County Lane, Port St Lucie, FL (located in the River Park housing development). 
Boys Soccer: Wednesday and Thursday, 10/24/18-10/25/18, from 6pm-7pm at River Place Park:
Girls Basketball: Monday, 10/29/18, from 4pm-6pm at SCPA. 
Boys Basketball (Varsity, JV, and MS): Monday and Tuesday, 11/5/18-11/6/18, from 4pm-6pm at SCPA. 
All paperwork/fees are due to Mr. Weston by the tryout date. If this is not complete, you will not be able to tryout.