Clark Weekly News (July 2025)

Is it really already July? I hope this newsletter finds everyone having a summer full of all you need to be ready to start the school year off in an amazing way in just another month.

Welcome to the new Clark families on this newsletter! We are thrilled to be welcoming around 100 new students this fall. Once school starts, this newsletter will be sent to all parents/ guardians and students every Friday. For now, enjoy and see some summertime updates!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

• Clark earned 88% of all possible points, making us tied for 12th highest high school of 511 in FL that received a grade. That puts us in the top 3% statewide.
• After adding 9th grade and offering Algebra 1 for the first time ever, our math gains were 92% (tied for 6th highest gain in of all level schools in FL, tied with 3 other HS state wide for 1st in math gains)
• ELA proficiency was 89% (again, this included grade 9 for 1st time ever). There were 29 schools, including us, to earn 89% or above which puts us within the top 6% of all 511 high schools.
• 100% graduation rate (this is lagging data so it is based on the 2024 graduating class)

FlipFlop Shop, owned by a Clark grad, is holding a community beach clean up on July 13 from 9am- 12:00 pm. Help our environment and earn service hours. See flyer below.

Returners- make sure to get your yellow forms turned in this month!

Staff Crane Awards- Has a Clark teacher or other employee made an impact in your life/ your student's life? We recognize 2 employees each month for going above and beyond as noticed by students and families. We'd like to give our first 2 recognition awards at our first meeting in August. Please email Dr. Judd ljudd@irsc.edu with the name of the employee and a brief statement on why they deserve the award.

A new ENC1101 class has been added for fall during block 1 T/TH. Let Ms. Stastny know if you'd like to make this change to your schedule.

Mandatory orientations:

• New students/parents Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 pm
• Returning grades 10 and 11 Wednesday, August 6 at 5:30 pm
• Returning seniors- you will receive a digital presentation that week.

School supplies- Clark does not publish specific supply lists, however, it is expected that students always have pencils, pens, highlighters and notebook paper. Some classes will require a specific scientific calculator, graph paper, composition books, but those lists will not be available until teachers return after July 28.

Career Building Courses still available (email kstastny@irsc.edu for availability):

Pharmacy Tech

• DE credit and leads to opportunity to be certified and begin work right out of high school in a Pharmacy.
• Many positions begin at $20+ per hour and do not require a degree
• Job Trend: Faster than average (6% to 8%)

Computer Science/Cybersecurity

• Leads to opportunity for multiple certifications, even after just 1 course!
• Leads to high demand, high paying jobs directly out of high school (most jobs start at over $35 hr or $75,000+)
• Job trend: Much faster than average (9% or higher)
• Learn how a computer works (and see inside a working computer)
• Learn the parts of a computer (some of our students build their own computers)
• Investigate operating systems
• Investigate some programming languages, based on student interest
• Learn some networking basics
• Learn some cybersecurity basics
• Do some Capture the Flags

And more

Registration is now open for the US Sailing Center of Martin County’s High School Sailing Program—an incredible opportunity for students to get on the water, build confidence, and compete in regattas throughout the state. Practice Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Main Team Practice) Sundays: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Intro to High School Sailing) Questions- contact Adam Gee Executive Director US Sailing Center -- Martin County 772-334-8085

AP scores and in and we are celebrating a 75% pass rate/scores above level 3 (earns college credit) in AP Drawing and 2D Art and Design! Great work by the talented art students guided by Mrs. Gribble!

Even more exciting are the results of our first ever AP World History course with a 100% pass rate and earning an overall stellar average! Way to go, Mr. Marchant and students!

Woo hoo for an overall pass rate on our AP exams of 86%

Class of 2016 graduate, Cassidy Daniels, is one of 12 country artists starring on the upcoming CBS music competition, The Road. It premieres this fall and follows a dozen rising country artists as they traverse the challenges and triumphs of life as a touring artist. The Road will air on CBS Sunday evenings, and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Clark graduate, Sara Anderson, continues to shine in healthcare! She earned her EMT certification this summer as well as took home several awards in the 49th HOSA - Health Occupations Student of America, Future Health Professionals Global-International Leadership Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee.

We are looking for a parent or two to take lead as Volunteer Coordinator for this school year. Email ljudd@irsc.edu for more info. This role does not require an extensive time commitment, but does require use of email and sign up genius.

We could use a volunteer 1 Wednesday per month from 2:30-3:45 to cover our front desk while we have our staff meetings. Email swhelpley@irsc.edu if you can help.

New and Returning Adult Front desk volunteers- save the date for a training/ refresher on Aug. 21 from 12-1. Light lunch provided!

http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/347/25-26-clark-calendar-board-approved-1-28-25-for-website.pdf

Bell Schedule:

Block 1- 8:00 -9:25

Block 2- 9:30-10:55

Block 3- 11- 12:25

LUNCH 12:25- 1:00

Block 4- 1:05-2:30

Summer is a GREAT time for community service hours. List of many places here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/student-community-service-opportunities

House of Hope has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities - there is something for everyone! For more information about volunteering, visit our website or reach out to Natasha at natasha@hohmartin.org.

Today is Make a Difference Monday

Today is Take Care Tuesday

Think About It Thursday

Today is Fact Friday

Questions should be directed to Mrs. Shepherd.

Navigate 360:

Student Login:

Website: https://clarkadvancedlearningcenter.suite360.org/

Username: Student Clark Email

Password: Clark2024

All morning announcements with QR codes are displayed on the bulletin boards by the front office and west doors. Make sure you scan when you see something of interest.

The link for ordering lunches: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8KFItq1r_0O3S_7n9LEelWsMIVvUJpxFjVHlgDCzuNxUNEM1NTgwVEQ1QkpOM0cyN0pQN0gwTVRETC4u

If you have lost your ID card, you must bring $10 for a replacement to Mrs. Farias upstairs within 1 day of losing it. These are keys to the building and we do not want anyone to enter who should not be here or may want to cause harm.

Communication- we rely heavily on email. Students will always receive Clark info to the Clark email address. Parents/ guardians- If you want a different email than the one this came to, email ljudd@irsc.edu and CC kfarias1@irsc.edu and we will try to get all systems updated. If someone in your life should be added, please also email us.

Application for Free/ Reduced Lunch- Food & Nutrition Services | MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (martinschools.org)

Adding Money to lunch account- My School Bucks | MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (martinschools.org)

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

https://getfortifyfl.com/

We have added some videos to our website under Safety that are pertinent. We remain compliant at Clark with all drills, safety plans, and threat assessment team processes in order to have a safe learning environment for all.

If you have concerns, please bring them to administration. If you want to remain anonymous, you can submit through this link (http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/19/login), however, since it is anonymous, we will not be able to follow up with you on what you submitted directly. You need to log in under "student" and password "cranes" first. This is on our homepage under "Student Online Suggestion Box." Remember, Fortify Florida should only be used for critical concerns of immediate school safety.

Fortify Florida and online threat reporting

https://youtu.be/2ogMtqif_yo

The Difference between lockdown and lockout explained

https://youtu.be/cZZZT-TYYeU

Don’t Take the Bait: Child predator and trafficking awareness trailer for middle school and high school students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRC6XIRpME