25-26SY HS Newsletter Q1
Ninja News
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
Welcome to a new school year! We are super excited that you are a Pasco eSchool Ninja! This newsletter will be your way to find out all of the things that are happening with Pasco eSchool. We look forward to all that is to come this school year.
Mrs. Wellington
Mrs. Reker
Mrs. Radle
Diploma and Assessment Information
Standard Diploma Requirements Academic Advisement – What Students and Parents Need to Know
High School Assessments Requirements:
- Pass Algebra 1 EOC or Concordant Score
- Pass Grade 10 FAST ELA or Concordant Score
- Take Biology EOC
- Take Geometry EOC
- Take US History EOC
Attendance Matters
Subject: New Absence Reporting System Now Available
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new absence reporting system for our school district. Starting now, all student absences should be reported through the myStudent Parent Portal.
To submit an absence:
- Log in to your myStudent Parent Portal.
- Navigate to the Forms section.
- Complete and submit the Absence Reporting Form for approval.
For step-by-step instructions and helpful resources, please visit:
👉 www.pasco.k12.fl.us/attendance/absence
We appreciate your continued support in helping us maintain accurate attendance records. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
FAST Testing
9-10 ELA Progress Monitoring 1:
Remote testing:
- Tuesday, August 26th @ 10am with Ms. Carter
- Wednesday, August 27th @ 11am with Ms. Hale
In-person testing:
- August 28th at 9am at Pasco eSchool: 8916 Angeline School Way, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
If you have questions or need support, please contact your student's English teacher or our Assessment Coordinator: Ms. Dara Tucker (ddtucker@pasco.k12.fl.us).
Senior Meetings
We will be hosting virtual Senior Meetings for families on
- Tuesday, September 23 @ 6:30pm
- Wednesday, October 1 @ 1pm
This is an opportunity for seniors to learn more about the requirements and needs of the senior year. Our school counselors will have a program for seniors and their families.
Please join our event using the Teams link below:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2863679778091?p=NbptVNQHK5iA83NeX3
Meeting ID: 286 367 977 809 1
Passcode: r6Jc9Wa2
Pasco Students Speak @ eSchool
We are excited to share with you the annual #PascoStudentsSpeak student research project! This project presents an opportunity for students to engage in learning tasks aligned to Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts, while building knowledge communicated through academic research, writing, and speaking. The culminating event provides students with the opportunity to share their discoveries relating to their personal inquiry topic. We know students will dive deeply and work diligently on their speeches throughout the year. Pasco eSchool is excited to bring this opportunity to our students! Pasco Students Speak is an event that is hosted throughout all Pasco County Schools to allow all students the opportunity to showcase their speeches, projects, and positivity.
The theme for this year is: Evidence & Explanation: With Scientific Ideas Come Scientific Responsibility. Click Here to view the Secondary PSS Overview.
Please reach out to Ms. Hale with questions: thale@pasco.k12.fl.us
Save the Date - Picture Day
Picture Day: November 7, 2025: 9:30am-12pm @ eSchool
It's picture day time! This is for the yearbook, and if you would like to purchase any prints, you are able to.Students who are attending Ninja Cafe and HSHQ will automatically be given time to get their picture taken on November 7th.
Xello
Xello (found in your MyPascoConnect) is a comprehensive online platform designed to empower students in career exploration, academic planning, and life skills development. The platform engages students through interactive tools and immersive career profiles with real-world interviews and visuals, enabling them to discover career paths and set achievable goals.
Key features of Xello include:
Self-Discovery: Interactive assessments help students understand their unique interests, skills, and preferences, which can guide them toward future career choices.
Career Exploration: Students can explore a wide range of career and educational pathways, watch interviews with professionals, and access labor market data, giving them an authentic glimpse of potential futures.
Personalized Planning: Students can build custom profiles, set short- and long-term goals, and create a roadmap for academic success, including course selection, college applications, and career aspirations.
Preparation for the Workforce: Xello also prepares students for work by helping them build professional resumes, create shareable portfolios, and explore local work-based learning opportunities.
Inclusive and Accessible: The platform is translated into Spanish and supports additional languages, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for students from various backgrounds.
Pasco eSchool
Expanding access for all Pasco County students to rigorous, relevant curriculum that incorporates skills and knowledge students need to succeed in the 21st Century.
The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and educational activities or in its hiring and employment practices. To report violations of this policy, contact: District School Board of Pasco County Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator: Office for Employee Relations, (813) 794-2322, sblue@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Email: rzick@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: http://eschool.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 8916 Angeline School Way • Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Phone: (813) 346-1900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascoeschool
Twitter: @Pasco_eSchool