NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL

1100 Golden Eagle CircleNaples, FL 34102

Tel: 239-377-2200Fax: 239-377-2201

www.collierschools.com

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Darren BurkettPrincipal

Mr. Joseph ManentoAssistant Principal Curriculum

Mr. Stanley BryantAssistant Principal Discipline

Mrs. Amanda HolderfieldAssistant Principal

Mr. Ernie ModugnoActivities Coordinator

Volume XIIIIssue III

January 2019

Principal’s Message

D ear Parents and Students,

The excitement of the New Year continues on here at Naples High School as we focus on a most important round of decision-making. Both underclassmen and seniors are making progress academically while also making critical decisions about their individual future whether it be after graduation or here on campus. In all instances, we are doing our best to engage, support,

and guide our students so that their next step is a successful one.

Before looking ahead into the future, it is important that we remind students how important today is for them. As the Principal, I am incredibly proud of the achievements our students have earned over the first semester of the year. And, I know that even greater opportunities await them in the coming months. It is important that they maintain the practices which have yielded success and refine those that need attention. The start of a new semester lends itself to such action, and we want each of our students to seize the opportunity to do so. We ask our parents and guardians to help us with this process by encouraging students and reminding them that January can be a fresh start for every student. The benefit of a new semester is that we all get the opportunity to refocus and start anew.

In a short period of time we will begin the annual course selection process for students and parents which begins in February and continues through the month of May. As we have done in years past, our returning students will meet in groups and then again individually to discuss their plans and goals for next year. In order to make sure that our families are well-informed of the choices our students can make, we have scheduled a parent workshop on Monday, February 4 to detail both the process and selections in their entirety. In addition, we will be making some significant additions to our website in the coming month which will allow both students and parents to access all scheduling materials. We will be sure to announce those changes when they are finalized.

For our seniors this time of year means the often challenging transition to post-high school life. This is a significant milestone which comes with the potential for

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Phone Numbers To Note

Athletic / Activities377-2228

Counseling377-2215

Curriculum and Instruction377-2220

Principal’s Office377-2203Reception377-2200

Student Services377-2231

www.collierschools.comDr. Kamela Patton

Superintendent of Schools

THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY

Roy M. Terry, Chair

Stephanie Lucarelli, Vice ChairErick Carter, MemberJen Mitchell, Member

Jory Westberry , Member

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2angst, frustration, and uncertainty. It is important that we all work together to help our seniors as this process unfolds. It is a critical time for them, and while they may not express it, they do need our support and reassurance. Our Guidance Department is available should students or parents have any questions regarding the any part of this individualized process.

The mission of Naples High School is to provide a safe and healthy learning environment in which all students have the opportunity to achieve to their highest potential and become productive citizens. This includes students assuming responsibility for their both their actions and education. As caring, supportive adults our role is help guide them to make the choices which will help them get there. Thank you for your continued support and see around campus. Go Eagles!

Sincerely,Darren Burkett, Principal

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From the Desk of the Assistant Principal for Curriculum Greetings! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break! Semester two is upon us and things will really start to go by quickly. Seniors should be sure to double and triple check that everything is on track for graduation. Juniors, need to start thinking about their senior year and an appropriate schedule. Sophomores, want start to consider life after high school, whether it is college or the workforce. The freshmen can become leaders for the new in-coming ninth grade class and begin their pathway for success.

Classroom rigor and in-depth lesson planning has become an important focus this year. Our teachers are spending countless hours in making sure their plans and assignments are correlated to the Florida State Standards. This is helping to continue to drive our graduation rate above the ninety percent range. Parents, we need your help to make sure your students are keeping up with their coursework. If you notice your child starting to fall behind, be proactive and notify the teacher(s), and/or School Guidance Counselor. Naples has instituted an automated dialer to inform you that your child’s grade is currently a “D” or an “F”. If you receive one of these calls, please reach out to the teacher and/or counselor.

Since testing has slowed down a bit, the APC and Guidance offices begin to prepare for student scheduling for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents/Guardians, please talk with your kids about preparing for the future. Talk about their interests and have meaningful discussions about their options. Naples offers many avenues for student success. We have our academies, Advanced Placement and Cambridge/AICE courses, pathways to On-the-Job-Training, and many more opportunities for students. For more information about scheduling for the 2019-2020 school year, Naples will be hosting a “Parent Workshop” for student scheduling on February 4, 2019. Please make it a point to attend so you can help your child pick and choose the right courses and levels in order to bring out their true potential. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Mr. Joseph A. Manento, Asst. Principal of Curriculum & Instruction

3The Latest from the Office of Student Relations

As we enter the second semester, we want to encourage students, and parents, to continue to go strong. Our students had a great first semester and we are excited to see what the future has in store for them as we enter third quarter.

The holidays have ended and this generally results in students receiving some new items. We encourage students to keep their expensive items at home to avoid loss or theft. A number of students have dropped one of their EarPods and without their original container, it is impossible to track the individual pod. Students are reminded to be extremely careful with these items and any others they have received so they can continue to enjoy their gifts without worry.

A great New Year’s resolution that we are promoting is attendance. Naples High was the proud recipient of Collier County Public Schools’ Best Attendance Award for the spring of 2018 and we are hoping to continue this honor. We would like to remind parents and students that missing just two school days a month impedes academic success. Testing season is fast approaching and can bring challenges for our students in terms of performance and stamina as they work to balance all of their responsibilities and also complete all of the tests to the best of their ability. Helping your child learn to prioritize and address the most important tasks first can go a long way in making this period more successful.

Our students have done very well adjusting to the new ID badge rule. They are also aware that failure to follow the badge rules carries consequences. If a student does not have their standard school-issued ID badge, they are to go to the attendance office to get a temporary sticker for the day. Once a student has accumulated four temporary badges, they will receive one lunch detention. The consequences will grow if the student continues to receive temporary badge stickers. We know that this has been a change and appreciate the support from all our parents regarding this policy.

Important Dates:Jan. 21 – No SchoolFeb. 4 – Parent Workshop – Scheduling for 2019-2020Feb.y 11 – Interim Reports available on-lineMar. 7 –End of Third QuarterMar. 11-15 – Spring Break

4Greetings from the Counseling Office

The counseling team hopes that 2019 has started off well for you and your student. We are excited about all things to come in semester two and look forward to sharing some important information and updates as we move through the rest of the school year.

SAT and ACT Testing-• All juniors who are college bound and/or attempting to qualify for Bright Futures

should take an ACT or SAT or both during the second semester.

• All juniors and seniors who have not yet passed FSA Reading test should take either the ACT or SAT during the second semester. Students who achieve the designated concordant score can use it to satisfy their FSA graduation requirement.

• For testing information and registration please go to the following sites:

SAT – www.collegeboard.com

ACT – www.ACTstudent.org

• Students with a current IEP or a 504 Plan could be eligible for accommodations on the SAT or ACT. Please contact your student’s school counselor for more information.

• Fee waivers are available for students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Students can obtain a waiver in the counseling office during lunch time.

• ACT now offers testing accommodations for students with a current ELL plan, students should see his/her school counselor during lunch for additional information.

• Students taking an Advanced Placement course should check with his/her teacher to see if there is a corresponding SAT Subject Area Exam. Students are encouraged to sit for these exams. For a comprehensive list of available test please visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/

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Bright Futures Application: Counselors met with Seniors via their Government or Economics classes back in October to complete the Bright Futures application. If your son/daughter missed the classroom presentation they can still complete the application by going to www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org. It is important to know that students must complete this application in order to be considered for this scholarship. If you need more information please contact your child’s counselor.

Course Planning 2019-2020: We anticipate starting the course request process in February. Students in grades 9-11 will be provided a Course Selection sheet to bring home and make elective selections. Academic classes will be scheduled based on teacher recommendation, standardized test results (when available) and course grades. Later this spring, a printed version of all requested courses will be provided to students/parents for final review.

Social/Emotional Needs: First and foremost, your students’ emotional wellbeing is our priority. Often, school counselors are the go to persons for grades, academic needs and post-secondary preparation; please know we all have training to assist our young men and women as they navigate the vast social and personal issues he or she may be faced with during his/her high school years. We also have a full-time school psychologist and a school social worker assigned to Naples High School. We are all here to help you student be the best version of themselves.

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Naviance: CCPS has provided an amazing “toolbox” for all students in grades 6-12. Counselors have presented classroom lessons at all grade level to introduced Naviance and everything it has to offer. Naviance can be accessed via the students’ Angel account. Freshmen and Sophomores should be utilizing the Resume Builder, Interest Inventories and Strength Explorers. In addition, Junior are also encouraged to utilize the college search functions. There are many amazing tools at their fingertips… ask them to show you some of them.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your child’s school counselor. Students with last name:

A-D Ms. Ella Fravel 377-2218 fravelel@collierschools.com

E-K Mr. Brooke Seward 377-2219 sewart@collerschools.com

L & Gifted Mrs. Michele Fineis 377-2224 fineim@collierschools.com

M-Q Ms. Allison Ferraro 377-2217 ferram1@collierschools.com

R-Z Ms. Valerie Guillaume 377-2223 guilla@collierschools.com

Senior Scholarship Opportunities: Many Scholarship opportunities are posted on the “Scholarship Connector”. Deadlines are approaching and students are encouraged to submit applications. There are links to the Scholarship Connector on the district website and on the NHS website under the student tab. “How to” guides are available in the counseling office.

Credit Recovery: After school credit recovery will begin in January for any student that has previously failed an academic subject. Please contact the counseling office for additional information.

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Naples High School Sports Round-UpCollier County Athletic Conference Fall Sports Standings Naples High School athletic teams once again dominated the seven school Collier County Athletic Conference during the fall sports season. The following teams were CCAC Champions: Boys’ golf, girls’ cross country, boys’ cross country and football. Girls’ golf was the CCAC Runner-Up and volleyball and boys and girls swimming each finished third in the Conference.

Golden Eagle winter sports are currently still underway, with Naples High School hosting the 2019 Collier County Athletic Conference Wrestling Championship on January 9. NHS will also host the boys’ basketball District Championship on Tuesday, February 12 and 15. The girls’ basketball District tournament will be played at Palmetto Ridge HS on February 5 and 8. Boys and girls soccer Districts games will be played the week of January 8, with the higher seeded team hosting each round of play.

All spring sports practices begin during the month of January. The official Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) spring sports start dates are as follows: Monday, January 21- Softball, Tennis and Track and Field; Monday, January 28 - Baseball and Lacrosse practices begin.

BEFORE A STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY WAY ... he or she must have a current completed pre-participation health examination form and insurance coverage and parental consent form on file with either the coach or in the Naples High School athletic office. Blank forms are available on the Naples High School website or the Naples HS activities office in Building One at the school.

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Focus on Parent Portal: Trust But Verify

By Steve Edwards

You may remember the “trust but verify” policy of the Ronald Reagan administration during the 1980s. The United States and the Soviet Union had signed a nuclear arms reduction treaty, but how could the U.S. be sure that the Soviets were meeting their end of the bargain and vice versa? The trust but verify doctrine allowed each country to monitor the other through on-site inspections after the arms reduction agreement was in place. Trust but verify improved relations and established a level of trust between the two countries while increasing accountability through verification that nuclear arms were in fact being reduced according to the guidelines set forth in the treaty.

This small piece of U.S. history provides a perfect analogy for the dynamic that often exists between parents and students. When asking their son or daughter about school work, parents often get the reply, “I don’t have any homework” or “I’m doing fine in my classes.” But how is a parent to know if their student is not feeding them a lie or half-truth? Of course we want to trust that our child is telling us the truth, but we all know from experience that this is not always the case.

Enter the CCPS Parent Portal - the “trust but verify” tool for the 21st century parent. The Focus Gradebook application that can be accessed through Parent Portal offers a real-time look at your child’s current grade in each class and a window into the progress that your student is making on all of their assignments. Focus is a very valuable tool to support your student’s educational experience and to provide an added level of accountability that is often needed. Here are the steps to access Focus through Parent Portal: www.collierschools.com à red “Parents” tab à “CCPS Portal” button

You will then be prompted to log in or create an account. Once inside the portal, click on the “Focus” icon on the left side of the screen. Focus gives you access to your child’s gradebook as well as a link to email communications directly to each of your student’s teachers. Modern technology has provided us with both challenges and great opportunities - please utilize Parent Portal and Focus to help your student succeed!

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Parent Involvement Sharing the Commitment wants to make a difference in the education of all children. Through your participation, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills necessary to become more comfortable in your role as a partner in the education process. Sharing the Commitment offers parent education in special education instruction, related services, transition, behavior, District practices and dispute resolution.

Advisory Meeting Dates for 2018-2019Meetings are held from 4:00- 5:30 on the following Tuesdays:

• September 25, November 27, January 22, March 26, and May 28

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administration Center, Room 1-103

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Advisory: Sharing the Commitment

The School District of Collier County has an Advisory Committee for Exceptional Student Education (special education). It is comprised of a cross representation of parents, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders. Meetings address district and state issues. Meetings are not a forum to discuss individual situations or student concerns. The Advisory Committee for ESE operates collaboratively in order to gain and share information from its Board members and guests.

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Inside This IssueAssistant Principal for Curriculum

Office of Student Relations

Counseling Office

Blue and Gold Club Membership

Sports Round-Up

Parent Portal

Sharing the Commitment