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PA PRESS Letter from the Principal First let me say that it is an honor to be the Principal of Nease High School. We have done many things together this year and the parents, students and staff are truly a family that cares for one another and wants the best for all students. I am looking forward to the great things that will happen here next year! As we go to print with this newsletter, we are winding down the current school year (2014-2015) and preparing for next school year (2015-2016). This year has brought many changes to Nease High School including things like additional relocateables and approval for a new building on campus. These have been great additions to our school! As you have read in the news, there have been many changes due to legislation from the State level. This includes the level of rigor required in classrooms with the Florida State Standards along with maintaining the Class Size Amendment. Because of this continued focus, electives will continue to stay trimmed for next year so there will be little room for schedule changes. Unfortunately, students may not get their first or second choices. The good news is that through legislation we will be getting some relief from the testing requirements. Those changes will be coming in the next couple of months.
Nease Ranked
#79 in the Nation!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Principal’s Message continues...............Pg. 2 JROTC Area 12 Champions...................Pg. 2-3 Nease Navy JROTC...............................Pg. 4-5 Nease IB/AP Testing Schedule..............Pg. 6 Tennis Camps @ Flagler College..........Pg. 7
Mission Statement The mission of Allen D. Nease High School of Ponte Vedra, Florida, is to provide an excellent, high quality education for a rapidly growing and geographical diverse student population for the northern end of St. Johns County. Our intent is to develop academically capable and socially responsible young adults in a safe, attractive, and stimulating environment, encouraging the highest levels of excellence and professionalism in every area of academic and extra-curricular endeavor.
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