25-26SY HS Newsletter Q3
Quarter 3 has arrived!
Quarters 1 & 2 proved just how Ninja Strong we are, so let's make quarter 3 even better! You should be engaged in all of your classes, submitting work, making those appointments, and getting ready to finish semester 2 strong! We know you can do it! Every Ninja, Every Day is not just a motto for us, it is our daily mantra! We want you all to succeed every day in every way!
Important Dates for Semester 2
HSHQ Information
Semester 2 Pacing Guide
Volunteer Committee News
Are you looking to get more involved and support your Ninja's virtual school but unsure where to start? Or maybe you're new to eSchool and are looking for a supportive community? Join Pasco eSchool's Volunteer Committee by completing this form:
https://forms.office.com/r/6YMbb73SJS.
The eSchool Volunteer Committee works closely with the staff to plan fun events, organize fundraisers, and find creative ways to support our amazing teachers, staff, and students! We want every Ninja family to be a part of this effort!
In our first year, we successfully organized family events and fundraisers, helped teachers with classroom tasks, and showed our staff some much-needed appreciation. We’re excited for even more fun and exciting events next school year!
🧥 Stay Warm in Style! 🥼
Pasco eSchool now has comfy, warm sweatshirts available for purchase, perfect for ice skating and all upcoming field trips! Show off your school spirit with this stylish zip-up hoodie.
✅ Order now through Rycor and be ready to stay cozy while representing your Ninja pride!
Ninja Nights! 🥷
January 2026 Ninja Night
📅 Date: January 21, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Texas Roadhouse, 13715 State Road 54, Odessa, FL 33556
Join us for an exciting evening of fun, food, and community! Let’s kick off the new year together while supporting our amazing Ninja students. This is a great opportunity for staff and families to connect, socialize, and show their school spirit. Your participation helps make a difference, don’t miss it!
Don't forget to bring your bookmarks we passed out at previous on-campus days to obtain a free children's meal after documenting 3 read books in Beanstalk.
February 2026 Ninja Night
📅 Date: February 13, 2026 (student holiday)
📍 Location: Advent Ice, Wesley Chapel
We’re inviting all K–12 Ninjas to lace up their skates and join us for an unforgettable day on the ice!
This exciting event is the perfect way to enjoy a school-free day, connect with friends, and make memories while supporting our Pasco eSchool fundraiser. Bring your family and friends, show your Ninja pride, and glide into the fun, because nothing brings us together like a cool day of ice skating with fellow Ninjas!
📚 Celebrate Literacy Week with Pasco eSchool! 🔖
We’re thrilled to join Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! (Jan 26–30) with the theme:
“Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.”
To keep the excitement going, Pasco eSchool is partnering with Scholastic to host TWO Book Fair opportunities for our families:
✅ Online Scholastic Book Fair: Feb 5–18
You can preview books & add eCash starting Jan 15 through Feb 6 at the link below.
Here’s how you can participate:
Shop Online from Feb 5–18
Take a 360° Virtual Tour, explore must-have titles, and watch fun book trailers!
📌 Click here to shop and learn more:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pascoeschool
Let’s make reading an adventure! Encourage your students to discover stories they’ll love and celebrate literacy together.
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 Comparative Score
- Pass Grade 10 FSA or Concordant Score
- Take Biology EOC
- Take Geometry EOC
- Take US History EOC
New Absence Reporting System Now Available
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
FAST Assessments: These assessments that occur in April and May are required to be taken on campus at Pasco eSchool: 8916 Angeline School Way, Land O Lakes, Fl 34638.
April 7th: FAST Writing- 9th grade
April 8th: FAST Writing- 10th grade
May 6th @ 12pm: FAST Reading- 9th grade
May 6th @8:45am: FAST Reading -10th grade
May 7th @8:45am: FAST Reading Retakes- 11th & 12th graders
End Of Course Exams (EOCs):
FCLE: April 14th- register here: https://forms.office.com/r/epuwTXSc24
Algebra I: May 14th @ 8:45am, last names A-N
Algebra I: May 14th @ 12pm, last names O-Z
Geometry: May 11th @ 12pm
US History: May 18th @ 8:45am
Biology: May 15th @ 8:45am
Please contact Mrs. Dara Tucker (ddtucker@pasco.k12.fl.us or 813-346-1900) if you have questions or want to register your student for these assessments.
SAT School Day for Juniors (Class of 2027)
Students in 11th grade will have the opportunity to take the SAT at Pasco eSchool on March 5, 2026 during the regular school day. The SAT is accepted at all U.S. colleges; it measures what students are learning in high school and what they need to know to succeed in college and career. We’re pleased to offer SAT School Day to all high school juniors for free so that...
Your student is more comfortable and confident by testing in a familiar place.
You don’t have to worry about the logistics of getting your teen to a test center.
No one has to worry about weekend conflicts or disrupting family time!
Students in 12th grade may pay $40 (payable on Rycor from 2/9-2/20) to try to earn a concordant score on March 5. 2026. SAT scores are commonly used to meet college/university admission requirements; however, they can also be used to fulfill state required assessments for graduation. The approved state concordant scores can be found at the following link: https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7764/urlt/gradrequirefsa.pdf
After creating a College Board student account, you may visit https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice for more information, including practice tests and sample questions.
To confirm your child will be attending, please complete the Forms document below by Jan. 30th SAT School Day Spring 2026 – Fill out form
If your child requires a testing accommodation through their 504/IEP, please complete the Consent Form for Accommodations Request that can be found at
https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/pdf/ssd/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf.
Please sign and e-mail return the consent form to Mrs. Tucker at ddtucker@pasco.k12.fl.us as soon as possible but no later than Jan. 16th if your child is requesting testing accommodations.
The SAT is a computer-based test and can only be administered on site (March 5th).
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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 background.
Florida Ready to Work (FL RTW) is a state-sponsored, research-based career readiness program designed to equip students with essential workplace employability skills. This program allows students to earn skills and credentials in three specific areas: Soft Skills, Digital Skills, and Academic Employability Skills. Each training module consists of instructional content, a knowledge-check quiz, and practical exercises that help learners apply the skills to real-world scenarios. At the end of each module, students complete a post-assessment to reinforce and demonstrate their understanding.
The online, career-contextualized training is self-directed and self-paced, providing students with the flexibility to access course content from any computer or tablet, at school or home. Students and staff can access Florida Ready to Work by clicking the WIN app on their MyPascoConnect dashboard.
Students who successfully complete the post-assessment earn stackable credentials, providing verified evidence of their preparedness for the workforce. Schools will receive funding for each individual credential earned by a student ($10 per credential earned, up to $30 per student).
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