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. FREE Universities These are 7 countries where Americans can study at universities, in English, for free (or almost free). Germany Finland France Norway Sweden Brazil Slovenia More info at this link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/10/29/7-countries-where- americans-can-study-at-universities-in-english-for-free-or-almost-free/?tid=sm_fb

4. Award’s Night Wednesday June 3 at 6PM at the Schreiber Center

5. During the Month of June! The lice Boutique will be having FREE head checks. Visit The Lice Boutique at: 6839 South US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.

6. URGENT!!! As there are no more Saturday Detentions remaining this year, if you receive a referral that warrants a Saturday, you will instead receive a suspension for 1 or more days.

7. End of Year Event All FRIDAYS in May are dress out days sponsoring the Student Government End of Year Event! May 15 th, May 22 nd, May 29 th are all $2.00 appropriate dress out days! The event will take place on JUNE 3 RD 2015 outside during school. Next Slide will show pricing for event!!!

8. Dunk Tank Contenders 1.Roach9:30am-9:50pm 2.Faiella10:00am-10:20am 3.Danese10:30am-10:50am 4.Federici11:00am-11:20am Lunch 11:30am-12:45pm 5.Rains1:00pm-1:20pm Bring your $1’s. $1 = 3 balls

9. Spartans Sports Combine! Basketball Rules: - 3 v 3 -Games to 21 -Call your own fouls -Single elimination Volleyball Rules: -6 v 6 -Sets to 15 -Best of 3 sets ***IMPORTANT*** ALL TEAMS MUST SIGN UP BY MAY 22 th Cannot be on two teams at same time. SGA officer running this event: Alan Souto

10. Obstacle Race Class Obstacle Race  Sign up in the office by May 22 nd. (5 people per team)  Overview: You will have 6-7 different activities to complete. First team to complete all the activities WINS!!!!!  SGA officers in charge of this event: Claire Roach and Diamond. End of Year Activity

11. End of Year Event Price!! $3 to attend event will include. Event fee ($3) is due by June 2 nd !!! -Dress out for the day -Class Obstacle course -Picnic style lunch/dessert -Music(DROP OFF SONG REQUEST TO MRS. LUCIA) -Bounce obstacle course (100ft Long) -Dunk Tank: - Do you want to dunk an administrator or teacher? For every $1.00 you pay, you get 3 attempts at the dunk tank. -Kiki’s Italian Ice: - $1.00 per scoop.

12. Scholarship Points Award Eligibility: Be at least 13 years old and will attend a college/ university in the USA. Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Application Deadline is May 15 th. Apply at the link below. http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10959/2015_scholarship_poin ts_awards_scholarship.php

13. SGA Dress out every Friday of May for $2!!!!! Appropriate dress down All the money goes to the end of the year field day!!!!!!

14. Odenza Vacations Scholarship Eligibility: Between ages 17 and 24 on September 1 st, 2015 Submit answer to essay question found online GPA 2.5 or greater Resident of the US or Canada Deadline June 1, 2015 http://www.studentscholarships.org/odenza.php

15. BBG Communications scholarship Eligibility: Ages 16 -21 on June 30, 2015 GPA 2.5 or greater Deadline June 30, 2015 Application found at : http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9824/bbg_communications_s cholarships_scholarship.php

16. LM Scholarship Eligibility: Be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree grogram ( 2 years or greater) by September. GPA 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission. U.S. resident or Canadian resident and will be attending a US or Canadian school. Application deadline: May 31 st. http://www.studentscholarships.org/grants.php

17. Online Classes For The Summer ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you are planning to take an online class over the summer, you need to see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office for paperwork that must be filled out and signed by your parent before you leave for summer vacation. Enrollment for classes through Academica Virtual will open May 1 st and classes will begin in June. The process to sign up for classes through A.V.E is different than the process when you sign up for FLVS. Therefore make sure you see Mrs. Hernandez before you leave for summer vacation.

18. SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Eligibility requirements: 3.5 overall GPA, unweighted 3.5 average in H. Biology, H. Chemistry 3.5 in either an AP or dual enrollment course in biology or chemistry SEE MS. O’CONNOR IMMEDIATELY FOR DETAILS IF YOU MEET THIS QUALIFICATIONS!

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20. Bethune-Cookman University Programs offered: Accounting Biology Education 6-12 & K-6 Chemistry Computer Engineering/Science Criminal Justice English Finance History Hospitality Liberal Studies Mathematics Music Nursing Political Science Psychology Sociology Communications Theatre Arts If you are interested in this university, please speak with Mrs. Hernandez in the front office. Paper applications are in the main office as well.  Not all programs are listed on this slide.