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PANTHER NEWS

With some feedback from the PBIS team, I decided to change up our first honor roll ceremony this year. Instead of inviting students to the auditorium for a formal ceremony, the team suggested we have an ice cream social the last 10 minutes of a class period in the court yard. We bought over 500 ice cream sandwiches for all our honor roll students and invited them into the courtyard for a few minutes to spend with their friends enjoying ice cream. I think the students enjoyed themselves by all the smiles we saw. Next time we may be back in the auditorium in January.

In sports competitions, our Panther Football team is completing the season with much to celebrate. The team has certainly made big improvements this year as it looks like we are playoff bound. Our swim teams advanced to regionals. Not to be overshadowed, the girls’ bowling team qualified for the state bowling tournament along with one male bowler. Cross Country teams qualified for regionals, too. I appreciate our many fans for supporting our student athletes in all our athletic programs.

In the performing arts arena, the marching band competed at marching MPA’s last weekend and received the second highest mark, earning an “Excellent” rating. Both our chorus and orchestra programs held their Fall concerts, and both sounded very strong. I have always embraced the arts because music is an art that can be perform at home for a lifetime.

I would like to take an opportunity to celebrate our two employees of the year. Ms. Castaneda has been recognized by our staff for her outstanding customer service at school in the guidance office. Mr. Kinsel has been recognized for service to the school community in the classroom as a Social Studies teacher. My deep support goes out to both these tremendous Panthers. If you get a chance, please congratulate them!

As always, it’s my pleasure to lead the best school in business.

Until the next time we chat,

Go Big Blue!

Dr. Harris

Important Dates

to Remember:

• November 6th: SAT

• November 11th: Veteran’s Day—NO SCHOOL

• November 12th: Tied Together

• November 12th: JA GLOW

• November 24th: Student/Teacher Holiday—NO SCHOOL

• November 25th: Thanksgiving—NO SCHOOL

• November 26th: Student/Teacher Holiday—NO SCHOOL

November 1, 2021

In this issue:

• Message from

Dr. Harris

•Academic

Information

• Testing

Information and

Dates

•Community

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Heritage High School Newsletter 4th Edition, Volume 4

It’s a Great Day to be a Panther!

Looks like the weather turned a little cooler this weekend—hooray!

I hope everyone had a chance to review your students’ report card from the first grading period. Students were given a hard copy to take home to show to parents/guardians recently. If you didn’t get a chance to review your student’s progress, you can log onto Focus for all your academic information. If you have any questions, please reach out to our counselors.

School Advisory Council News:

Check back here for School

Advisory Council (SAC) through-

out the school year for im-

portant updates, meeting dates,

and information.

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

November 1, 2021

Student Services Team

Check out our student services page on our website for all your scholar-ship and college planning needs.

School Counselor Updates:

We have added a new member to our counseling team, so we have shifted some students to a different counselor. Class of 2025 (non-IEP and non-504 students): Coach Gage Class of 2024 (non-IEP and non-504 students): Mrs. Maroto Classes of 2023 and 2022, Last names A-K (non-IEP and non-504 stu-dents): Ms. Lierman Classes of 2023 and 2022, Last names L-Z (non-IEP and non-504 stu-dents): Mrs. Davidson Classes of 2024 and 2023, dual enrollment and Cambridge Diploma Seekers: Ms. Cochran IEP and 504 Students: Mrs. Gladden

School counselors are visiting classrooms. We encourage you to ask

your students about the visits.

Free and Reduced Lunch

Information:

Please click here for the online

application for Free/Reduced

Lunch. This application MUST

be filled out every year. Stu-

dents that participated in the Free

or Reduced Lunch Program may

eat for the first few days of the

school year on the prior year

status, but it is important that all

eligible students fill out a new

application as soon as possible.

ESOL Out-of-Field

Teachers:

Brennan, Sarah Brown, Sarah Harrison, Roseanne Kain, Victoria Lorraine, Sheridan Okretich, Gregory Scott, Breanna

Yearbook In-

formation

Buy your 2021-2022 year-

book TODAY! Until November

30th, you can purchase a

yearbook for a low price of

$65. Simply go to

www.buytheyearbook.com to

purchase.

Yearbook and picture ques-

tions can be sent to Mrs. Cote

at

cote.tara@brevardschools.org

Congratulations!

Heritage’s Marching Band will perform at the Florida Blue Classic Battle of the Bands. We were 1 of 10 high school marching bands from the Southeast US selected!

Teachers Out-of-Field:

Comp, Daniel Graham, Elidia Leto, Cody Peck, Aimee Perry, Elizabeth Skinner, Steven McKenzie, LaShon Graham, Elidia Wulf, Cynthia

Attention Seniors:

If you have not completed your Bright Futures application, please use

the following links to complete the applications on your own: Bright Futures Application (called the FFAA): http://

www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org

FAFSA Application: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid.fafsa

Here are the instructions for completing the Bright Futures application

(leave the FLE ID blank). Even though some of you may have college credit, you are still considered a ‘freshman/first-time-in-college stu-

dent’ for the 2022-2023 school year. Call Bright Futures directly with

any questions, 1-888-827-2004. www.brevardschools.org/cms/lib/

FL02201431/Centricity/Domain/3231/Apply%20Futures%20Oct%

202018.pdf

You must turn in a Volunteer Service Work Plan to your counselor.

www..brevardschools.org/cms/lib/FL02201431/Centricity/

Domain/1166/Bright%20Futures%20Volunteer%Service%20Work%

20Plan-%20Revised%2003-30-2021.pdf

Former Panther Pursuing Dreams

Class of 2019 Panther, Sara Deloria, is currently

a dancer in Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s presen-

tation of the Lion King. She has the role of lead

Bird. While this has always been a dream of

hers, she is also pursuing her career goal of

becoming a mechanical engineer. Sara is cur-

rently a junior at UCF and is on track to gradu-

ate in 2023. Keep up the great work, Sara!

Chorus Recognitions:

Congratulations to Anne Marie C., Samantha S., and Hannah Z. for passing the first round of

testing for the All-State Choir.

Fall Performance

The musical theatre class is putting on the musical,

Legally Blonde, on Thursday, November 4th at 4PM

and 7 PM. Another showing is on Friday, November

5th at 3PM and 6PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3

for students. Please come out and support our musi-

cal theatre students!

CTE Updates

The CTE Tech Design/Game & Simulation lab at Heritage has

recently received some upgrades. The students will now have the advantage of designing with brand new computers including 32” curved monitors. Desks were also replaced with tables in the lab

allowing for more hands-on activities.

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TESTING INFORMATION:

ACT Test Dates for 2021-2022

Here are the future ACT dates, registration deadlines, and score release dates for 2021-2022.

All of the test dates are according to ACT, Inc. (though they are subject to change); the deadlines and score release dates are based on PrepScholar projections.

November 1, 2021

SAT Test Dates for 2021-2022

U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.

U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines. The deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Additional fees apply if you register late, change your test center, change your test date, or switch from taking the SAT to taking a Subject Test after registering. Find out how to make registration changes and get deadlines. Your registration options will be limited if you aren’t taking the SAT for one of its main purposes.

Need SAT Help? Khan Academy is Here!

If you are in need of some SAT prep, please visit Khan Academy. Khan

Academy can provide you with practice problems based on the subject

areas of SAT. You can link your College Board account with Khan Acade-

my and get targeted help. Visit www.khanacademy.org for all your SAT

practice needs!

Test Date Deadline Late Deadline

November 6, 2021 October 8, 2021 October 26, 2021

December 4, 2021 November 4, 2021 November 23, 2021

March 21, 2022 February 11, 2022 March 1, 2022

May 7, 2022 April 8, 2022 April 26, 2022

June 4, 2022 May 5, 2022 May 25, 2022

Test Date Deadline Late Deadline

December 11, 2021 November 5, 2021 November 19, 2021

February 12, 2022 January 7, 2022 January 21, 2022

April 2, 2022 February 25, 2022 March 11, 2022

June 11, 2022 May 6, 2022 May 20, 2022

July 16, 2022 June 17, 2022 June 24, 2022

State Testing Information

If you have questions about state testing, please contact our testing coordinator, Alexis Under-

wood at underwood.alexis@brevardschools.org

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