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
Playing “keep away” = a detention
Sweat pants/yoga pants/ leggings are not allowed. Not even during dress down days. Dress code violations earn detentions

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!
You may not have food delivered to the office/school other than Jimmy Johns, and only at the prescribed time. Likely consequence is a Saturday detention.

6. Somerset Detention Rules
Not following rules below will be grounds for dismissal from detention and a Saturday detention will be issued.
No Talking for any reason – If you need to get the teacher’s attention raise your hand and wait for the teacher to walk over to you.
No Sleeping or putting your head down.
No getting up from your seat without permission.
No Sitting next to another student.
There must be at least one “student” space between you and any other student.
Bathroom - Bathroom privileges will be restricted unless in the case of an emergency. This will be determined by the teacher in charge.
No Drawing or playing paper games (i.e. tic tac toe)
You are only allowed to work on classwork/homework.
Phones must be silenced and in your book bag/pocket.
They cannot be used for homework.
If you want to know the time, look at the cafeteria clock.
You must arrive by 3:35pm. After that time, you will not be allowed in detention and additional consequences will be assigned. No excuse will be accepted for tardiness.
Only an administrator can provide you with a pass if they feel your excuse is valid. Do not argue with the teacher in charge of detention to let you in.

7. Club Schedule Chess Club- Meets in 130 on Mondays
Student Government Association (SGA) – Meets in 224 on Tuesdays
Drama Club- Meets on Tuesdays after school
Fashion Club- Meets on Tuesdays in 122
Next middle school FFEA is today, Wednesday 2/13, during lunch in room 247
The whole chapter FFEA next meeting is Wednesday, 2/20 in room 122
Duly Noted- Meets Wednesday in 222 after school.
GSA- Meets on Wednesdays in 232 during lunch
Battle of the Books Club meets during lunch Thursdays in Mr. Griffiths’ room
Magic! The Gathering Club meets after school Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in room 132.
Reptile Club-Meets Thursdays afterschool from 3:35-4:30 in 247
French Club- Meets Thursdays afterschool from 3:35-4:35 in 124
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.

8. Valentines Gram Sales will be February 4th-12th
Delivered Feb. 14, 2019 during 4th period
Includes:
Heart box of candy
Flower - Carnation
Personal message
All for just $3
Make your Valentines Day special with a Valentines gram

9. High School Lock In (Tickets will be offered to MS students if we don’t have minimum HS students)
February 15 to February 16th from 8:00PM to 6:00AM
ALL NIGHT PARTY WITH TONS OF JUNK FOOD, MUSIC, AND ACTIVITIES
Purchase tickets with Mrs. Zirger in the main office for $10.00 BEFORE price increases to $15.00 on February 15th!

12. Aptitude Test (ASVAB) students in Grades 11 & 12 will be taking this test on February 22nd. Attendance is Mandatory! DE students, Make arrangements if necessary.
IMPORTANT DATES TO MAKE NOTE OF:
Friday, Feb 15, 10:00AM Information Presentation
Friday, Feb 22, 8:30AM ASVAB TEST
Friday, April 5, 10:00AM Follow-up and test interpretation

13. Please submit your application & essay to:
Florida School Counselor Association 2018 High School Student Scholarship ($250) 
High School student criteria: 
be a current 12th grader on track to graduate during the current spring or summer; and, 
intent to enroll in a postsecondary institution in the upcoming summer or fall following graduation. 
The application requires a word essay answering: 
“What would your ideal school counseling program look like? How would you want your school counselor to help you and your peers?” 
 Any questions can be directed to the Scholarship Committee Chair:
Please submit your application & essay to: 

14. Calling All Former Digital Information Technology Students
MOS Certification Testing will be open for you on Thursday 2/14/2019 and Friday 2/15/2019.
Contact Mr. Inniss in Room #128 to secure yourself a seat.
Practice at least one Gmetrix Skill Review (Training Mode) and one Practice Exam in Testing Mode.

16. Pappy’s Pizza Night for Girls Soccer!
Friday, 2/15/19. Mention Somerset and half your order total gets kicked back to the team! Come out and support your Lady Spartans!

17. 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