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. Somerset Mission

2. Somerset Beliefs 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. “ ” SGA Meeting 1 st SGA meeting will be held TODAY after school from 3:45pm to 4:45pm. SGA open positions:  12 th – Vice President and 2 2016 Representatives.  11 th – President, Vice President, and 2 2017 Representatives.  10 th – President, Vice President, and 2 2018 Representatives.  9 th – President, Vice President, and 2 2019 Representatives. For more information on how to fill these positions please attend out meeting.

4. “ ” Senior Class Shirts FrontBack

5. “ ” Junior Class Shirts Front Sophomore Class Shirts Freshman Class Shirts

6. “ ” FREE PSAT PREP!!! Juniors taking the PSAT in October, Kaplan Test Prep will be hosting free online PSAT Cram Sessions to help students prepare for the upcoming New PSAT. Sessions will be offered at the end of September through October. To sign up for a Cram Session today, visit kaptest.com/psatcram. Space is limited. kaptest.com/psatcram

7. “ ” Howl O Scream SENIORS ONLY Howl O Scream in Busch Gardens Tampa on October 31 st 2015 $100.00 covers bus and entrance fee Permission Slips found in Main Office

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome Registration is now open seats left open 10 seats left open http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: Tour Number: 1583135YW

9. Announcements ❖ Spring Break 2017 Information Meeting for British Isles @ 6:00PM Wednesday September 9 ❖ Registration is now open- 40 seats available Tour Number: 1747637KT ❖ Registration for Spring Break 2018 China Trip is now open – 30 seats available ❖ Tour Number: 1752005WJ

10. “ ” University of South Florida USF’s College of Nursing ranks #1 in Florida and #24 nationwide #48 on U.S. News and World Reports “National Universities” list #43 Best Engineering Schools nationwide (#5 for Biological / Agricultural Engineering) #47 Best Law Schools nationwide #43 Best Medical Schools: Research nationwide #14 in Pharmacy nationwide One of the nations top 40 public research universities nationwide Has been named one of the top 50 Colleges Advancing Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

11. “ ” Senior Meetings Senior meetings will be held on September 11, 2015 during Ms. Danese’s period 1 and 2. Individual student meetings with Mrs. Roach and Mrs. Hernandez will be held on September 16 and 17 by appointment. Appointment times will be sent out on September 15 th. If you need to reschedule your appointment time please see Mrs. Hernandez.

12. “ ” University Application Deadlines FSU- October 15, 2015 or January 13,2016 UM- November 1, 2015 UF- November 1, 2015 UCF- May 1, 2016 FIU- December 1, 2015 UT- November 15, 2015 FAU- May 1, 2016 USF- January 2, 2016

13. “ ” University of Florida UF representative will be on campus on October 12, 2015. Application deadline is November 1 st. Presentations will be during Ms. Danese’s 1 st and 2 nd period. If you are a senior who is interested in attending and is not scheduled in Danese’s 1 st or 2 nd period please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office.

14. “ ” ANYONE CAUGHT CHEWING GUM ON CAMPUS WILL RECEIVE A WARNING. IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN YOU WILL GET A DETENTION

15. “ ” No students are permitted on the other side of campus (IRSC campus) at any point during the day without permission (Before, during or after school-unless it’s when we kick you off campus) Only Dual Enrollment students are permitted on the IRSC campus If you are caught trespassing onto the IRSC campus you will automatically receive a Saturday detention This is your warning!!

16. SENIORS! ❖ You are required to have at least 75 hours to graduate from SCPA. ❖ All volunteer hours are due by March 18, 2016. ❖ Turn in all your hours to Mrs. Silva in the main office. **Do NOT wait until last minute!!**

17. SENIOR PICTURE DAY Picture Day for the is Wednesday, September 9 from 9am-1pm ❖ Senior Picture Day for the Yearbook is Wednesday, September 9 from 9am-1pm ❖ This is from Senior Portraits ❖ This is different from Senior Portraits ❖ Wear the for it is a regular school day ❖ Wear the school uniform for it is a regular school day ❖ Girls- wear a tank top (any color) your clothes ❖ Girls- wear a tank top (any color) under your clothes ❖ You can come to school in the tank top ❖ You can NOT come to school in the tank top

18. SENIOR PICTURE DAY ❖ Dual Enrollment or Internship students, if you can not make it September 9, you will have to go to the studio in Fort Pierce to get your picture taken--See Mrs. Roach for further information ❖ If your picture does not get taken either here or in Fort Pierce, your picture will be in the yearbook ❖ If your picture does not get taken either here or in Fort Pierce, your picture will not be in the yearbook ❖ Flyers for Senior will be handed out September 9. ❖ Flyers for Senior Portraits will be handed out September 9. ❖ Portraits will be held as a school event, for they are to be done at your own time if you choose to do so ❖ Portraits will not be held as a school event, for they are to be done at your own time if you choose to do so

19. SENIOR PACKAGE ❖ Class of 2016– Senior Fees $50 per student// $55 after October 1// $60 after January 1 ❖ Cap & Tassel (keep) ❖ Gown Rental ❖ Diploma with cover ❖ Graduation Tickets ❖ Senior Pins ❖ Senior Awards ❖ Senior Portrait for the School ❖ Prom– $80 ❖ Senior Activities Week-- $52 for all ❖ May 16– Superplay Night 7-10pm ($18) ❖ May 17– Movie Night ($15) ❖ May 18– Dinner/Roast/Awards/Pinning ($12) ❖ May 19– Beach/Picnic Day (Potluck) ❖ May 20– Breakfast @ Golden Corral ($10) ❖ Senior Europe Trip– London, Paris, Rome ❖ EFTours.com ❖ Tour # 1583135YW ❖ Hallowscream October 31 2015-- $100

20. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ❖ 2016 ❖ President- Irinie St. Hill ❖ President- Brianna Zirger ❖ Vice President- (if we have enough interest) ❖ Class Representative (2) ❖ 2017 ❖ President ❖ Vice President ❖ Class Representative (2) ❖ 2018 ❖ President ❖ Vice President ❖ Class Representative (2) ❖ 2019 ❖ President ❖ Vice President ❖ Class Representative (2) 28

21. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ❖ Who can run?? ❖ GPA Requirement -- 2.5 ❖ Good Behavior ❖ Who can Vote?? ❖ Only students who have attended both meetings ❖ Elections: ❖ We will hold in house elections for these positions during the second meeting and not open it to the whole school. Mrs. Hernandez will collect and count the votes. The winners will be announced. ❖ Other: ❖ Mrs. Hernandez will provide position descriptions and seek only serious students who are willing to put in the work.

22. ACT ❖ Next test date: October 24, 2015 ❖ Registration Deadline: September 18, 2015 ❖ If you qualify for an ACT waiver please see Mrs. Hernandez by September 15, 2015. ❖ If you are unsure if you qualify for an ACT waiver see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office. 30

23. SAT ❖ Next test date: October 3, 2015 ❖ Registration Deadline: September 3, 2015 ❖ If you qualify for an SAT waiver please see Mrs. Hernandez by August 21, 2015. ❖ If you are unsure if you qualify for an SAT waiver see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office.

24. “ ” The Month Of September Athletics Department Friday Dress Out days 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 Fee: $2.00 Support our athletes!

25. DUAL ENROLLMENT ❖ Requirements: ❖ 3.0 GPA ❖ Take the PERT-- Ask Mrs. Rains if interested

26. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY http://www.lmunet.edu/ ✓ Application Fee waived for SCPA students ✓ In state tuition offered ➢ Associates of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Business Administration ❑ Accounting ❑ Marketing ➢ 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 Harrogate, TN

27. “ ” Lincoln Memorial University LMU will be here on October 12 th during lunch. They will be available to speak with students as well as discuss waiving your application fee to LMU. FYI- Ms. Rains is an LMU alumni and can give you a personal testimony on the school.

28. “ ” Tohono O’odham Community College A Morrill Land Grant School located in beautiful Arizona Two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education Highly qualified faculty and staff who are dedicated to the art of teaching, advising, and service specifically to the Tohono O'odham Community Offers Apprenticeships in Carpentry, Construction Painting, Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, and Plumbing GO JEGOS!!!!!

29. Tutoring ❖ Lunch Tutoring: 1.Monday-English 2.Tuesday-Science 3.Wednesday-History 4.Thursday-Foreign Language and Math 5.Friday-TBA ❖ After school Tutoring: 1.Monday-Science 2.Tuesday-Math 3.Wednesday-Detention 4.Thursday-English 5.Friday-N/A

30. DETENTION & SATURDAY SCHOOL **After school Wednesdays* Skip and you get a Saturday w Rains. First Saturday is scheduled for Sept. 19. 35

31. LEAVING CAMPUS ❖ Leaving Campus during lunch is a Junior and Senior Privilege ONLY!! ❖ If you are leaving campus for lunch you must sign IN and OUT in the binder outside the main office ❖ If caught not signing both in and out Senior Privileges WILL be revoked ❖ IRSC Rules: You are only permitted on the IRSC campus if you are a DE student. Non-DE students may NOT have lunch on that side of campus. ❖ If you are a driver and take another student to lunch with you, you both must have a signed letter from each parent giving permission, the letter must be brought to the main office before hand

32. WINGS HUT ❖ Wings Hut Lunch- Every Friday unless told otherwise ❖ $5 per order ❖ Rice or Fries and Wings ❖ Orders are to be placed ❖ Orders are to be placed Monday - Thursday ❖ Orders given to Homeroom reps and Homeroom reps will take them to Rm 115 40

33. YANKEE CANDLE ❖ PTSO Fundraiser ❖ Prizes for the Top Sellers! ❖ Support the School ❖ August 17- September 14 ❖ Sales Packets will be handed out during homeroom or order online at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com www.yankeecandlefundraising.com ❖ Group #: 990065681 America’s best loved candle

34. BASKETBALL Boys Basketball tryouts: October 2015. Practice: 4 days a week for the first 2 weeks; 3 days a week during season. Practice details posted on site. $100 athletic participation fee due prior to first practice. Please contact Coach Jack White with any questions.

35. CHESS CLUB Wednesdays after school in Room 101 from 3:30 to 4:30 50