Hello Ninja Nation!

Hello Amazing Ninja Families!

We hope that the 2025-2026 school year has started with a positive impact. We know that this is the year that embodies all the hard work and dedication coming together for you and your student. We are so very excited to be a part of your student's journey and celebrate with you!

In this newsletter there are several sections, each with information we hope you find helpful.

Pasco eSchool information and contacts
Getting your senior ready to graduate
All things assessments and testing
Guiding recourses for families
Financial Aid resources
Important dates

We will send out a second newsletter in February 2026 with updated information to help ensure that our seniors (and their families) have a strong finish to the school year.

Mrs. Wellington

Last names A-G

cwelling@pasco.k12.fl.us

813-472-7841

Mrs. Reker

Last Names: H-O

sreker@pasco.k12.fl.us

813-346-1908

Mrs. Radle

Last Name: P-Z

mradle@pasco.k12.fl.us

813-346-1904

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Senior Pictures

Families are encouraged to contact Gigante Productions to schedule a Senior Photo Session. Please visit https://www.giganteproductions.com/senior-packages-samples for additional information.

Standard Diploma Requirements Academic Advisement

Standard Diploma Requirements Academic Advisement – What Students and Parents Need to Know: https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7764/urlt/aaflyer-prior2324.pdf

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Graduation information

Mandatory Practice for those seniors who are participating in graduation is on May 12, 2026, 10am-12pm at Center for the Arts at River Ridge High School.

Our graduation ceremony for the class of 2026 will be at 9am at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge High School on June 1, 2026 (physical address: 11646 Town Center Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654). Each senior will receive six guest tickets for the graduation ceremony. Guest tickets will be distributed at the graduation rehearsal on May 12th, along with cap and gowns.

A break down of all Senior/Graduation fees can be found on Rycor, all fees are due by March 20, 2026.

Please complete the following survey by January 9, 2026 to ensure we have necessary information for a successful graduation: https://ryu.pasco.k12.fl.us/machform/view.php?id=331928
Order your cap and gown by February 15, 2026: https://herffjoneswestcentral.com/catalog/index.cfm?schoolid=10390&startcatalog=1
Seniors not participating in Graduation can order their Diploma with cover for $10 here: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Honor Cords will be available for purchase after March 3, 2026 here: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Graduation/ Senior Fees are due by March 20, 2026 are paid here: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Senior Breakfast is Friday, May 22nd at 9:30am. Registration and payment for senior breakfast (up to 2 guests per graduate) is available in Rycor: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/

Upcoming Testing Information

The ACT Non-College Reportable (NCR) assessment is being offered for FREE at Pasco eSchool on October 16, 2025 for full-time seniors. If they still need to fulfill their graduation requirement for the English Language Arts (ELA) and/or Algebra 1 EOC, they need to register:

Registration Deadline: Applications must be submitted by September 12th. Please visit https://forms.office.com/r/NWDbJ64ksi to register your student.
The ACT NCR is a standardized test that assesses similar content and skills as the standard ACT, but scores will not be reported to colleges or universities.
The exam covers three subject areas: English, Reading, and Math. Students will only need to sit for the sections needed to meet their testing graduation requirement.
The test does not have an essay writing component.
Because test scores are not reportable to colleges or universities, students are given extra time to complete each section.

Practice Materials: The ACT website offers free practice tests and resources to help students prepare for the exam: https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf

Test Location: Pasco eSchool @ 8916 Angeline School Way, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Test Time: Check-in at 9 AM

AP Exam Information

Many of our students take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Visit the link below for additional AP exam information: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview

Taking AP courses and exams in high school could give you an advantage in college by letting you:

Earn College Credit and Placement: Your AP score could earn you college credits before you even set foot on campus. In fact, most AP students who enroll in four-year colleges start school with some credit.
Save Money and Time: Earning credit or placement can open up time on your schedule or even let you graduate early.
Stand Out to Colleges: “AP” on your high school transcript shows colleges you're motivated to succeed, and taking the exam demonstrates your commitment to tackle and complete college-level work.
Keep Your Options Open: Earning college credit with AP can give you the flexibility to change majors, pursue a second degree, study abroad, or seek internships.

ACT & SAT Information

Many colleges require scores from the SAT or ACT tests as a part of the admissions process. Your SAT/ACT scores are a key component of your college applications.

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, computer-based test created and administered by the College Board. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.

The ACT® Test...

Is accepted by all US colleges and universities
Lets you use your calculator for the whole math test
Can increase your chances of earning new or better scholarships
Includes an educational and career planning component
Provides four free score reports as well as an ACT Superscore *
Helps you show your readiness with a STEM score

Students can also register for the SAT or ACT at any point on their own:

ACT Registration

SAT Registration

Free Online Bootcamp for SAT

Did you know Khan Academy has partnered with SchoolHouse to offer FREE boot camps four weeks before your SAT? These boot camps are twice a week for 75 minutes each session to get you pumped and prepared for your upcoming test. Boot Camp Sign Up

Free Practice for SAT Testing/Khan Academy

Khan Academy and College Board have developed a partnership to help students prep and practice for the SAT for FREE. The Khan program includes personalized recommendations and ten official timed SAT practice tests! https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-SAT

Choosing your path after graduation is a big decision—and it’s okay to have questions. That’s where our FREE College 101 webinars come in! https://www.floridashines.org/college-101-event

These live, online sessions are designed for both students and parents. During College 101, you'll explore exciting college and career options, learn how to build a winning college application, and discover ways to pay for college with financial aid and scholarships.

Can't make it to one of the sessions? Don't worry. Each one will be recorded and made available from this page so you can watch it later!

Get There: Career & Technical Programs

Did you know Florida is home to 48 technical colleges and 28 state colleges offering career and technical training in 17 career pathways? Career and Technical Education programs offer exciting options for students, allowing you to move toward your career faster and more affordably than the 4-year or more traditional university track.

Visit GetThereFL.com to learn more about the benefits of CTE, aligning yourself with your interests within a career pathway, and connecting with your local college to learn more and enroll in a program.

Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC)

FLVC isn't a school or educational institution. Rather, we operate a suite of centralized, shared services that support all 40 public colleges and universities in Florida. Our highly skilled staff of library, distance learning, IT/networking, student advising, and education program professionals collaborate with Florida’s entire education community to develop free services that help students prepare for and succeed in college, and ready themselves for rewarding careers after graduation.

Florida public high school students can use FLVC.org to review their academic progress for Bright Futures. Additional information: https://www.flvc.org/

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. The ASVAB subtests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial. The ASVAB is offered to high school and post-secondary students as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. The program provides tools to help students learn more about career exploration and planning in both the civilian and military worlds of work.

https://www.officialasvab.com/

Additional information can be found here: https://issuu.com/fiupublications/docs/adm_sus_matrix_undergrad_2023_4282614002_cover?fr=sNDlkNTYzMjg1Mjk

Florida's 2 + 2 Program

The cost of a bachelor’s degree from a state university is more affordable than you think. Florida’s 2 +2 Program creates a seamless path for students with an associate’s degree to enter a state university.

To be eligible for Florida’s 2 + 2 Program, students must first earn an associate’s degree at a state college. Students who earn an associate’s degree at a state college are automatically guaranteed admission to a state university.

Under the program, students complete their general education courses in college, including core courses that are required for every graduate from a state college or university. Students are also required to declare their intended major after earning 30 hours of course credit, which is generally after their freshman year. Declaring a major helps students take the right courses to ensure they are prepared to pursue their bachelor’s degree when they enter a university.

Because state colleges are both accessible and affordable, students can save money while staying on time and on track to earning a bachelor’s degree. State colleges have an “open door” admissions policy which allows anyone with a high school diploma to enroll. Tuition at state colleges is also about two-thirds the cost of tuition at universities.

Some students find that more state community colleges are offering bachelor's degree programs, and they are completing all 4 years at their community college. This saves money and depending on their career path, may not make a difference. Teachers for instance, make the same salary regardless if they graduated from Harvard or PHSC. Harvard obviously costs more and is more prestigious, but the career choice of education is not going to get a teacher a higher salary. That's why making decisions around your career choice first can help narrow down where you want to attend.

http://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/fuse/

College of Central Florida, Hillsborough Community College, Pasco-Hernando State College, Polk State College, Santa Fe, College, South Florida State College, St. Petersburg College, State College of Florida- Manatee-Sarasota

Pasco County Scholarship & Financial Aid Data Base

The Pasco County Schools Scholarship database provides information and resources on various scholarship opportunities for students. Carefully review each scholarship before beginning your application. Although most of the scholarships listed target students in the 12th grade, there are some opportunities for students in additional grades. This database is updated frequently, so check back often. https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/scholarship_database

Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
Bright Futures: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars : https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/GSV.pdf
Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/GSC.pdf

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Information:

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (https://www.floridabrightfutures.gov/) has helped more than 950,000 Florida students attend a postsecondary institution. Bright Futures awards include: Florida Academic Scholars award (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS), Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award (GSC) and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV)

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFHandbookChapter1.pdf

Important Dates:

Sept 12: Last day to register for Advanced Placement Courses

Sept 12: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

Sept 19: Last day to register for OJT courses

Sept 23: Senior Family Meeting, 6:30pm

Oct 1: Senior Family Meeting, 1pm

Oct 3: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

Oct 17: HS Ninja of the Quarter Celebration: invitation only

Nov 7: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break

Dec 5: DBAs and Coursework for Seg 1 Complete

Dec 9-11: Winter EOC testing: Algebra, Geometry, Biology, USH & 10th grade ELA Reading

Dec 12: High School Headquarters,9am-1pm

Dec 12: Segment 1 Exams Complete

Dec 20- Jan 5: Winter Break

Jan 6: Teacher Planning Day

Jan 7: Semester 2 starts

Jan 9: Last day to complete graduation survey

Jan 16: HS Ninja of the Quarter Celebration: invitation only

Jan 19: MLK Day - No School

Jan 23: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

Jan 23: Last day for OJT/DCT enrollments

Feb 13: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

Feb 15: Last day to order Cap & Gown

March 3: Honor Cords available for purchase

March 16: Teacher Planning Day

March 20: Senior fees due

March 20: HS Ninja of the Quarter Celebration: invitation only

March 30-April 3: Spring Break

April 17: High School Headquarters, 9am-1pm

May 1: Senior DBAs & coursework complete for Seg 2

May 8: Senior course exams complete for Seg 2

May 12: Graduation Practice, 10am @ RRHS Performing Arts Center

May 22: Senior Breakfast @ 9:30am, LOLHS Cafe

May 22: Senior grades due

May 27: High School Awards Ceremony: invitation only

May 29: Last day of school

June 1: Graduation, 9am @ RRHS Performing Arts Center

Pasco County Schools Documents

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.

Website: https://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

Co 26 Senior Newsletter

Class of 2026, Volume 1

Hello Ninja Nation!

Mrs. Wellington

Mrs. Reker

Mrs. Radle

Senior Pictures

Standard Diploma Requirements Academic Advisement

Graduation information

Upcoming Testing Information

AP Exam Information

ACT & SAT Information

Free Online Bootcamp for SAT

Free Practice for SAT Testing/Khan Academy

Get There: Career & Technical Programs

Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC)

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Florida's 2 + 2 Program

Pasco County Scholarship & Financial Aid Data Base

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Information:

Important Dates:

Pasco County Schools Documents

Pasco eSchool

Hello Ninja Nation!

eSchool 9-12 School Counselors eSchool 9-12 School Counselors

Mrs. Wellington

Mrs. Reker

Mrs. Radle

Senior Pictures

GETTING YOUR SENIOR READY TO GRADUATE! GETTING YOUR SENIOR READY TO GRADUATE!

Standard Diploma Requirements Academic Advisement

Graduation information

ALL THINGS ASSESSMENTS & TESTING: ALL THINGS ASSESSMENTS & TESTING:

Upcoming Testing Information

AP Exam Information

ACT & SAT Information

Free Online Bootcamp for SAT

Free Practice for SAT Testing/Khan Academy

GUIDING RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES GUIDING RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Get There: Career & Technical Programs

Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC)

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

STATE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION STATE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

From The State University System of Florida From The State University System of Florida

Florida's 2 + 2 Program

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

Pasco County Scholarship & Financial Aid Data Base

Federal Student Aid Federal Student Aid

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Information:

Important Dates:

Pasco County Schools Documents

Pasco eSchool