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1st Quarter
August 31, 2021
Cocoa High School • 2000 Tiger Trail • Cocoa, FL 32926 •
http://cocoa.hs.brevard.k12.fl.us
Twitter @CocoaHighSchool
Dear Tigers Families and Community!
As Principal of Cocoa High School, it is my
pleasure to welcome everyone back to another
great year in Tiger Nation. We are all excited
to have students exclusively back in the build-
ing. It is our mission to make every child feel
welcomed, connected, and a part of the Tiger Administration - 632-5300
Family. Mr. Rachad T. Wilson - Principal
We will continue to strive to challenge each Ms. Catherine Stewart - Asst. Principal
student to grow academically and be College Mr. Ivor Mitchell - Asst. Principal
Mr. Tim Powers - Asst. Principal
and Career Ready by graduation. Cocoa High
Mrs. Jennifer Rosado - Asst. Principal
School has four graduation pathway options Dr. Olivo Vidal - Asst. Principal
that students can choose to pursue to ensure
College and Career readiness. Those pathways Athletics - 632-5300 ext. 22045
are Advancement Via Individual Determina- Mark Carstens - Athletic Director
tion (AVID), Career and Technical Education (CTE), Advanced Placement (AP), Bookkeeper - 632-5300 ext. 22009
and Dual Enrollment (DE). At Cocoa High School, we have great teachers who Denise L. Fulk - Bookkeeper
spend hours planning and creating classroom activities to engage our students in
learning. We believe all students should graduate high school prepared for the de- Cafeteria - 632-5300 ext. 22017
Trish Darmofal - Cafeteria Manager
mands of post-secondary education, meaningful careers, and effective citizenship.
Clinic - 632-5300 ext. 22018
Our faculty and staff understands the crucial role that failure and mistakes play in
the ongoing process of improvement. As educators, we strive to model that truth. Guidance - 632-5300 ext. 22010
We will do our utmost to celebrate successes, while helping students through the Steve Loufek - Guidance Chair, Class of 2022
/Accelerated Programs
opposite with empathy and support. I recently heard someone say that “all learn- Zina Harabatch - Class of 2023
ing is social/emotional.” No one can learn at their optimal level if they don’t feel Donna Michaels- Class of 2024
safe, secure, and respected. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure our stu- Cathryn Fourtney - Class of 2025
dents are learning at high levels because they are cared for, respected, challenged, Vickie Woods - Classes of 2026
Tracy Tidwell - Class of 2027
and supported. That is our commitment to our students and families.
Paul Grant - Middle School ESE Counselor
Allison Haley - High School ESE Counselor
We’ve added some new tigers to our school community. Please join me in wel- James Sanders - ESE Resource
coming the following teachers to the family: Ms. Heidi Tribble (Art), Ms. Zina Ruth Jursa -
Harabatch and Ms. Tracy Tidwell (Guidance), Mr. Michelle Hargis and Ms. Bon- Guidance Services Professional
Trish Roberts - Guidance Clerk
nie Gibson (Math), Ms. Ashley Bradley (Drama), Mr. Robert Hamlett (CTE), Ms. Dr. Steve E. Primus - At-Risk Coordinator
Mary Raia, Ms. Sydney Profeta and Ms. Shelby Defrece (Science), Ms. Monica
Febo-Lopez (Spanish), Ms. Andrea McAvoy and Ms. Rachel Gault (English), Ms. Dr. Yolonda McGriff - 632-5300 ext. 22168
Pam Albright and Ms. Abigail Spitulski (Reading) Ms. Laura Nash (ESE), Mr. Title I Coordinator/Parent Involvement
Matthew Wade, Ms. Renee Barnhart and Ms. Erina Bailey (Social Studies) and OMEGA - 632-5300 ext. 22080
Ms. Mariah Washington (Social Worker). Talia Paul - Director
In addition, please welcome the following support staff employees: Mr. Edgardo School Secretary - 632-5300 ext. 22007
Fuster (Data Clerk), Ms. Denise Fulk (Bookkeeper), Ms. Stephanie Tucker and Patty McCormick
Ms. Beverly Lepka (Office Clerk), Mr. Bobby Winn and Mr. Howard Ewart (Cus- SRO - 632-5300 ext. 22114
todians), Ms. Annie Robinson, and Ms. Georgia Weaver (Cafeteria), Officer Sal Fogu
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Mr. Wilson Continuation:
Ms. Tania Torres-Bruno (ESOL IA), Ms. Shan Rezner (E-Learning Asst.), Mr. Alex Spencer and Ms. Leslie Shackel-
ford-Rinicella (IA – EX ED).
Thank you for your continued support along with adjusting to our new normal during these very trying times. I am look-
ing forward to a great year for all students and staff as we Rise Together Towards Excellence!
Rachad T. Wilson
Principal, Cocoa High School
Welcome Back Class of 2022
Welcome back, Seniors! We are looking forward to seeing everyone return to campus on Tuesday, August 10th. This year
is the year you have all been looking forward to – Senior class events, Senior status, and most importantly, GRADUA-
TION! Here are some tips for making senior year your best year ever.
Make sure you come to school every day, on time and ready to put forth your best effort. You cannot learn and be suc-
cessful if you are absent or tardy to class. The learning and work happens IN the classroom. Learn to set your phone
alarm if you have trouble waking up in the morning. Set an example for underclassmen by getting to class on time.
Timeliness is a skill that all employers put a high value on, so practice being on time and on task now so that when em-
ployment opportunities arise, you have made this important work skill a natural habit.
Know who your support people are on campus and where to find them. Your counselor is Mr. Steve Loufek (loufek.
steve@brevardschools.org ext. 22022), and your cohort administrator is Ms. Denise Stewart (stewart.catherine@brevard-
schools.org ext. 22004). Both of us are located in the front office. If you go to the attendance office, you can ask Mrs. Par-
ham to call for either of us anytime you need to see us. If we are not immediately available, we will make arrangements
for someone else to assist you in our absence. We are here to assist you in any way possible. Your success is our number
one priority.
Communicate with your teachers in a positive way. If you are having trouble understanding an assignment or are worried
about an upcoming test or quiz, let your teachers know. Not turning in assignments or avoiding tasks because you don’t
understand only causes you further anxiety since it has a negative impact on your grades. Your teachers want to help you,
they just need to know what help you need.
Senior year can be fun and exciting, and at the same time stressful and overwhelming. Know that everyone on campus
wants to see our Seniors walk across on the stage in May with a diploma and post-graduation plan waiting for them. We
are all so proud of you and look forward to celebrating Graduation for the Class of 2022!
Tiger Pride!
Ms. Denise Stewart
Assistant Principal for Class of 2022
(321) 632-5300 x22004
stewart.catherine@brevardschools.org
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CHS College and Career Readiness Pathways
At Cocoa High, we are working hard to make sure our high school students are on a Pathway towards College and Career
Readiness (CCR). Students must be enrolled in at least one course that provides the opportunity to earn CCR credit. This
means that all students should either be on a Career and Technical Education Pathway (CTE), an Advanced Placement
Pathway (AP), or taking Dual Enrollment courses at EFSC. For those students who are unsure of their post-high school
plans, AVID is a great Pathway option, as the classes and teachers will help students develop the important skills and
understanding to be successful in any College or Career Pathway.
Our CTE Pathway options include programs and certifications in Exercise Science, Technical Design, Culinary Arts,
Automotive Collision Technology, Digital Design, Building Construction Technologies, or JROTC (Army). Students ideally
begin the CTE sequence in 9th grade, and by senior year, after taking and passing the industry certification exams for their
program, become eligible for either an internship (sometimes even a PAID internship), or dual enrollment at EFSC in their
CTE program of choice. Our Middle School students also have the ability to take the MS CTE preparation courses for our
HS programs, exploring the opportunities so they can make an informed decision about entering a program by the end of
8th grade. The CTE Pathway is a great option for the student who is wanting to graduate high school career ready rather
than enrolling immediately in a college or university.
Our AP Pathway provides students the chance to experience college-level coursework here on our campus with our teachers.
This Pathway is an opportunity for students to potentially earn college credit by scoring a 3 or better on the AP exam
associated with their course. The AP courses we offer cover a wide range of curricular interests: World History, US History,
Psychology, Computer Principles, Calculus, Physics, Biology, Literature, and Composition. While the coursework and AP
exams are challenging, our teachers work hard to help students learn the important skills that go along with college-level
courses, helping prepare them for that next level of academic work.
Dual Enrollment is offered through our neighbor Eastern Florida State College. Students can earn their AA degree while they
work on earning their HS diploma. Because these courses are paid for by Brevard Public Schools, this Pathway can save
students a lot of time and money on their way to earning a Bachelors degree. In order to be eligible for Dual Enrollment,
students must have a 3.0 GPA and take and pass the PERT exam, a college readiness exam offered here on our campus
throughout the year. This year, through a partnership between BPS and EFSC, we have expanded our Dual Enrollment
option to include offering the Success Strategies course here on our campus to any student with a 2.5 GPA or better, even
if they have not yet passed the PERT. This opportunity will provide many more students the chance to earn CCR by taking
and passing this course with a grade of “C” or better.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is not only a Pathway option for our students, it is the foundation of
our instructional practices here at CHS in all classes grades 7-12. AVID focuses on WICOR strategies to help students
with content lessons. WICOR stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. Students in AVID
Pathway classes learn organizational and study skills, get extra tutoring help with other course work, and also research
and learn about the college application and search process. Our AVID coordinator, Ms. Cassi Sheron, leads not only her
team of teachers in supporting AVID students, but also our entire staff in how to provide the important WICOR skills and
learning strategies to help ALL of our Cocoa HS students succeed.
For questions or more information, please contact Ms. Denise Stewart, Assistant Principal of Curriculum at stewart.
catherine@brevardschools.org or at ext. 22004.
Ms. Denise Stewart
Assistant Principal for Class of 2022
(321) 632-5300 x22004
stewart.catherine@brevardschools.org
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Cocoa High Guidance Team
We hope all of our students enjoyed a wonderful summer break and are we are very excited to have all of our students
coming back to school in person this year. The last few school years have been difficult for all involved to say the least.
We are committed to helping your student transition back to a normal seven period schedule at Cocoa High. Our guidance
team should be your first source of support for nearly everything related to your student.
Everything from scheduling, teacher concerns, mental health issues, attendance concerns, and more should all start with
a call to your student’s guidance counselor. We are welcoming several new counselors to Cocoa High this year. Every
member of our guidance team brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to the table.
Below is a list of our counselors. High school counselors rotate with their students through grade levels allowing families
and students to build strong relationships together. It takes a village to raise children and we are part of that village. Please
feel free to reach out to introduce yourself to your student’s counselor.
Cocoa High Guidance Team:
Mr. Paul Grant: Grade 7-9 ESE students: Ext: 22124
Mrs. Allison Haley: Grades 10-12 ESE students: Ext: 22025
Mrs. Tracy Tidwell: Grade 7 students: Ext: 22021
Mrs. Vicki Woods: Grade 8 students: Ext: 22020
Mrs. Cathryn Fourtney: Class of 2025: Ext: 22165
Mrs. Donna Michaels: Class of 2024: Ext: 22023
Mrs. Zina Harabatch: Class of 2023: Ext: 22024
Mr. Steve Loufek: Class of 2022: Ext: 22022
Cohort 2025
Welcome, all new and returning students to Cocoa High School. I am Mrs. Fourtney, your school counselor for the 9th
grade class of 2025! This is the beginning of your high school career, so what you achieve this year will follow you
through to graduation. So make sure that you are keeping on top of your grades.
If you are interested in working towards a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship please see me at some point to get your
forms for the community service hours portion. Parents and students, in order for you to stay updated with the latest in-
formation regarding guidance please join my Google Classroom using code: kkfxtc3. I look forward to working with you
for the next four years and am excited for this year!
Mrs. Cathryn Fourtney
Class of 2025
321-632-5300 ext. 22165
fourtney.cathryn@brevardschools.org
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Cohort 2026 & 2027
Welcome to a new school year, not without challenges, however with an expectation of a great outlook.
We are continuing to deal with COVID-19 which has impacted us all. Globally around the world everyone has had to
adjust priorities and accept a new normal to our daily lives.
With the new year it is time to focus on academic studies and operate under the guidelines of safety as we continue to
navigate through the mysteries of COVID. It is important that students remain on task and earn good grades. It is essen-
tial that students communicate with teachers for support. Parents, if you have not set up a FOCUS account, please call
the school to set up your account. This will allow you to know your student’s grades and assignments for the week. It is
also a great way to communicate with your child’s teachers. We know that parent involvement makes a great difference.
TIPS for Student Success
• Earn good grades • Know each teacher’s classroom requirements
• Be organized • Always do extra credit work that is offered
• Be aware of the attendance policy • Establish good relationships with all teachers
• Get extra help before or after school
• Take good notes in class
• Come to class prepared
• Study, Study, Study
• Get involved
I would like to introduce our new middle school guidance counselor, Ms. Tracy Tidwell. She will serve as the 7th grade
counselor. Ms. Tracy Tidwell has an unrelenting passion to create and nurture a positive climate for all students, as well
as meet their educational, social, and emotional needs. Her educational background includes an M.A in School Coun-
seling, B.A in Psychology, a graduate certificate in Positive Behavior Supports and Intervention. Throughout her career
she has gained familiarity working with at-risk students, behavioral management, therapeutic services, and educational
advising. She is extremely excited to be the 7th grade School Counselor and a part of the Cocoa Tiger family. Let’s
welcome Ms. Tidwell to Cocoa High School.
Parents, please feel free to contact us by phone or email with your questions or concerns. Thank you and have an amaz-
ing year.
Vickie Woods, Middle School Counselor (8th) Paul Grant, ESE Counselor (7th – 9th)
woods.vickie@brevardschools.org grant.paul@brevardschools.org
632-3500 ext. 22020 321-632-5300 ext. 22124
Tracy Tidwell, Middle School Counselor (7th)
Tidwell.tracy@brevardschools.org
321-632-5300 ext. 22021
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Cocoa High School sports and activities program are looking to have a great year. Last year we showed academic
excellence as student athlete GPA’s improved from 3.16 to 3.18. Practices for the Fall sports have started. To participate,
you must have a completed Athletic Participation packet on file. Students or parents can pick up one of these packets in
the Front Office or download one from our school website by clicking on the Athletic tab. If you need a coach’s contact
information, you can contact the Athletic Director, Mark Carstens at carstens.mark@brevardschools.org. Middle School
Basketball does not begin until the end of October and Middle School Track will begin in January after Winter Break.
Middle School students can participate in all sports if they make the team.
If a student needs a sports physical and cannot get into their pediatrician, Dr. Allotta at Parrish Medical Group Port St
John location will gladly see students from Cocoa HS in his office, on Mondays and Thursdays by appointment ONLY.
Please call the office (321) 433-2247 for an appointment. The cost of the physical is $25.00 (it does not go through insur-
ance).
Coach Mark W. Carstens
Athletic/Activities Director
Carstens.Mark@Brevardschools.org
321-482-8495 (Cell)
Media Center News
We would like to welcome you and your students to this school year. The Media Center provides a wide range of materi-
als in varying levels of difficulty to meet the literacy needs of all of our students and teachers. These resources are chosen
with a media selection policy for age-appropriate content and interest. As with all other aspects of a student’s education,
parents are encouraged to be involved in a student’s book selections. Even though part of the media collection is filtered
for senior reading levels and interest, we still ask that parents read and review the books your student selects.
Besides reviewing the print source, it is possible to have your student read a wide variety of E-books that are offered as
well. These are available on the student’s BPS Launchpad on the SORA app. They can choose from fiction, non-fiction,
math, science, and many other subjects. The brand new SSYRA books and FTR books for this school-year are also avail-
able for reading.
Another great resource available for research and electronic resources is on the BPS Launchpad using the BPS GALE
Secondary or BPS GALE Elementary Apps depending on grade level of the student. The student can use these resources
for research papers or looking up any factual information for their classes.
The Media Center is also featured on the Cocoa High School Webpage on Launchpad under the Departments link. Or, the
direct URL to the webpage is https://www.brevardschools.org/CocoaJRSR. All of these resources are also featured there
including the GALE databases, SORA, World Book Online and many others.
If you have any questions or need help with logins or passwords, please email me, Sonja Crisafulli, at crisafulli.sonja@
brevardschools.org or call me at 321-632-5300 Ext. 22200. I am looking forward to serving you and your student this
school year.
With best regards,
Sonja A. Crisafulli
Cocoa High School Media Specialist
(321) 632-5300 x 22200
crisafulli.sonja@brevardschools.org
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AVID Program
Welcome back, AVID families! We are looking forward to another fun-filled year in AVID! We would like to welcome
our new AVID teachers to the AVID program: Mrs. Hoksins, Ms. Dees, and Ms. Lay! We are so excited to have you.
Parents/guardians, please read your student’s syllabus and contact your student’s teacher if there are any questions. The
AVID program is seeking AVID tutors! If you would like to help our students grow and make $10 an hour for two days a
week, please contact the AVID Coordinator, Cassi Sheron, at sheron.cassandra@brevardschools.org. Training is paid, but
a background check is required.
Ms. Cassi Sheron
AVID Coordinator, Cocoa High School
632-5300 x22148
sheron.cassandra@brevardschools.org.
Attendance Matters
What Can You Do as a parent or guardian?
· Talk about the importance of showing up on time and staying at school each day.
· Help your child make routines to make their next morning run smooth and be more prepared for the day.
· Try to schedule medical and dental appointments outside of school hours.
Communicate with the School:
· Know CHS’s attendance policy.
· Talk to teachers if you notice sudden changes in behavior. These could be tied to something going on at school.
· Check on your child’s attendance regularly to be sure absences are not piling up.
· Ask school officials for help, other parents, or community agencies if you are having trouble getting your child to school.
Understanding that chronic tardiness can significantly reduce the minutes of instruction for all students enrolled in the class,
not just the tardy student. We have created a Tardy and Truancy plan with these expectations.
Students should be in their classroom BEFORE the tardy bell rings, once the teacher closes the door, that student is tardy
no exceptions. Teachers will let students into the classroom, but the teacher will let them know that they are marked tardy.
Teachers will ensure all students have a proper classroom/restroom pass every single time they allow students out of class.
This will include the planner or the tardy passes that have been provided!
We understand that there are times you will need to check-out your child (doctor’s appointments, etc). We ask that you send
your child in with a note, and they can drop it by attendance in the morning. Ms. Parham will provide your child with a
pass for their teacher to authorize the student being released at the appropriate time. Parents can then check out their child
by providing a picture ID at the checkout window. There are no check-outs after 3:00 pm Monday-Thursday and 2:00 pm
on Friday. Additionally, there are not check-outs by phones!
Steve E. Primus, Ed.D.
At Risk Coordinator
632-5300 ext. 22027
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Cocoa High School
Tiger Battalion
“Welcome to a New Year”
Hello Cadets of the Tiger Battalion for the year 2021-2022! I
am Cadet Second Lieutenant Jake Deluca, and I am the new
Battalion Commander. Executive Officer Cadet Second Lieutenant
Arisa Bennett, Command Sergeant Major Cadet First Lieutenant
Christopher Armel, and Sergeant Major Cadet Second Lieutenant
Jarett Garvey join me. I am very proud of this team and together I
know we will be able to improve the program and help facilitate the
guidance of new and returning Cadets. I have a deep passion for
leadership, and I know that through purpose, direction, and
motivation we can improve the program and ourselves
astronomically. Our Tiger Battalion has maintained its high level of
prestige for years and although we have had challenges, we managed
to persevere and continue the constant improvement of our program.
This was shown during the COVID pandemic, where we worked tirelessly to continue
improvement and present ourselves to Brigade during the JROTC Program for Accreditation to
keep our Honor Unit with Distinction. I know this continuous improvement will continue and I
as well as my fellow leaders will work at our absolute best to face any difficulty and rise to any
challenge we may face.
Along with improving returning cadets, we are excited to work with new cadets and teach
them about JROTC principles such as teamwork, leadership, the army values, as well as Tiger
PRIDE. Although the pandemic caused the disruption of many JROTC activities we plan to
bounce back and return as many as we can to ensure that every cadet has the best JROTC
experience they can have. Some of these activities include the Raider, Drill, Rifle teams, more
Color Guard events, the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC), and regular classroom
activities we could not perform during COVID. In September, we have a visit to Patrick’s Air
Force Base, as well as a Senior trip to the University of Central Florida planned. All these events
and activities are what allows JROTC to thrive and act on its mission of “motivating young
people to be better citizens.” We hope to see many cadets participate in these community and
service learning activities to better our community and increase awareness of citizenship.
There is so much more planned for JROTC this school year! More community involvement,
Physical Training improvements, and the list goes on. Together, with me and my team we will
make sure to act on these plans and provide the best year in JROTC we can! TIGER PRIDE!...
Battalion Public Affairs: Cadet Sergeant Alisa Bennett
SAI: Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Pavone
AI: Sergeant First Class David Mercer
AI: Sergeant First Class Freddy Moreno
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Notification to Parents of Out-of-Field Teacher
Notification to Parents of Out-of-Field Teachers
(FALL SEMESTER 2021)
In compliance with The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Sec. 1112 (e)(1)(B)(ii) and Florida law 1012.42, CO-
COA HIGH SCHOOL is required to notify families when a teacher is classified as out of field for the subject matter and
grade level they have been assigned to. Brevard Public Schools is committed to providing the highest quality education
to its students by hiring effective and skilled teachers. The teachers listed below are licensed to teach in the State of Flor-
ida and are currently working to meet full certification and licensure requirements.
• PRIMUS, STEVE – Middle Grades Math
• PROFETA, SYDNEY - Chemistry 6-12
* ESOL - English Speakers of Other Languages
• DUNCAN, CHEYENIETRISE
• GAULT, RACHEL
• LASTINGER, GEORGE
• MCAVOY, ANDREA
• ROBINSON, JESSICA
• SKINNER, TERESA
• WADE, MATTHEW
Notificación a los padres de maestros clasificados fuera de campo
(OTOÑO SEMESTRE 2021)
En cumplimiento de la Ley de Educación Primaria y Secundaria Sec. 1112 (e)(1) (B)(ii) y la Ley de Florida 1012.42,
COCOA HIGH SCHOOL se requiere que se les notifique a las familias cuando un maestro está clasificado fuera del
campo para la materia y el nivel de grado al que han sido asignados. Las Escuelas Públicas de Brevard se comprometen
a brindar educación de la más alta calidad a sus estudiantes mediante la contratación de maestros eficaces y capacitados.
Los maestros que se enumeran a continuación tienen licencia para enseñar en el estado de Florida y actualmente están
trabajando para cumplir con todos los requisitos de certificación y licencia.
• PRIMUS, STEVE – MATEMÁTICAS - Matemáticas de grados Intermedios
• PROFETA, SYDNEY - Química 6-12
* ESOL- Inglés para Personas que Hablan Otros Idiomas
• DUNCAN, CHEYENIETRISE
• GAULT, RACHEL
• LASTINGER, GEORGE
• MCAVOY, ANDREA
• ROBINSON, JESSICA
• SKINNER, TERESA
• WADE, MATTHEW
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rachad Wilson at 632-5300 ext. 22007.
Rachad T. Wilson
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FSA Retake
FSA Retake Information - Fall Testing Windows (September 13th-October 1st, November 29th-Dec. 17th, 2021)
Please review the following state testing policies with your student before testing:
▪ Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell
phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devic-
es are turned off, or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device, his or her test will be
invalidated.
▪ Headphones—For the reading portion of the assessment, headphones are required. For the safety and security of the
student, we recommend that students bring headphones/earbuds that can plug into an auxiliary port. Bluetooth head-
phones are NOT permitted.
▪ Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the test-
ing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test
administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by clicking the
box in the secure browser.
▪ Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they sign below the
Testing Rules Acknowledgment states: “Because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, you may not discuss
or reveal details about the test content (including test items, passages, and prompts) after the test. This includes any type
of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat,
or Instagram.” Please make sure your student understands that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electron-
ic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share
information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their
testing experiences with their parents/families.
▪ Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their
answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. In
addition, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) employs Caveon Test Security to analyze student test results to
detect unusually similar answer patterns. Student tests within a school that are found to have remarkably similar answer
patterns will be invalidated.
▪ Leaving Campus—If your student leaves campus before completing a test session (e.g., for lunch, an appointment, ill-
ness), he or she will not be allowed to return to that test session. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing,
it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on
testing days.
PSAT
All 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on October 13, 2021. If you are an 11th grader and would like
to take the PSAT, on October 13, 2021 for the NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) the fee is $18.00.
Juniors, please see Ms. Jursa in the testing coordinator office for more information.
Ruth Jursa
Guidance Services Professional
321-632-5300 ext. 22123
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BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ONLINE FREE & REDUCED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 2021-22
Before you begin
You do not need to submit an application if your children were automatically approved (directly certified) for free meals during the 2021-2022
school year. Households that were automatically approved will be notified through a letter sent to the home address on file or by email. Only
submit 1 application per household.
How am I eligible?
Eligibility for free or reduced priced school meal benefits is based on any one of these 3 things:
x Your total household income and size
x Your child's individual status as foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway
x Participation in an assistance program by any member of your household
Your U.S. citizenship, immigration status, or not having a social security number does not affect your eligibility for receiving benefits.
Getting started checklist
We've compiled a list of the information you might need to complete the application.
x Review the Income Eligibility Guidelines for the current school year available on our website.
x If you are a participant of any assistance program, have your case number ready.
x If you are not a participant of assistance programs, gather any income documentation for all members of your household.
x Please contact the Free & Reduced Coordinator at (321) 633-1000 x11642 or email FSHelpDesk@brevardschools.org if you
need assistance.
Step #1 – Enter your first and last name and e-mail address.
Step #2 – Enter the number of Brevard County School students (enter the number of students only, other household members will be added later).
Step #3 – Enter your first student’s name and date of birth (student ID, grade and school are optional). Check the appropriate box if this student is a
Foster child, Homeless, Migrant, Runaway or None if this does not apply. Repeat this process for all students you listed in step 2. If any child you are
applying for is homeless, Head Start, migrant or runaway, call Patricia Knapp (Homeless Liaison) at 321-633-1000 x11294 or Migrant Coordinator
Candy Polhill at 321-633-1000 x11355.
Step #5 – Enter racial identity (optional).
Step #6 – Check the box if any member of your household is enrolled in assistance programs, such as SNAP, TANF or FDPIR, and enter your case
number. If not, check No, no one in our household. If the box for assistance programs is checked and you enter a valid case number, you will not be
required to enter any income information or the last four digits of your social security number and you can move on to step 11).
Step #7 – Enter any other children in your household including students that attend a Non-BPS school, children that attend day care or preschool,
children who are not of school age (including infants) and anyone 18 years old or younger living in your household that does not currently attend a
BPS school.
Step #8 – Enter any other adults in your household including spouse or partner, grandparents or other extended family living with you, children away
at college and family members that are in the military even if they are deployed.
Step #9 – Enter any income that your children have such as full/part time job earnings, social security benefits, money regularly received from
extended family or friends outside the household and money from a pension, annuity or trust. Repeat this process for each child that is a member of
your household.
Step #10 – Enter any income that the adult’s in your household receive such as earnings from work, public assistance, alimony or child support,
pensions or retirement, social security, trusts, estates, investments, annuities, earned interest, rental income or regular cash payments from outside
the household. Select the frequency of your income as hourly, annually, weekly, biweekly, monthly or twice a month. Repeat this process for each
adult household member that has income.
Step # 11 – Add your contact information in case we need to contact you about your application (address, phone number and e-mail address).
Step # 12 – Review your application and click “Edit” if any changes are needed. If all is correct, click “Sign”.
Step # 13 – Enter the last four digits of your social security number or check “Don’t have SS#” if you do not have a social security number. Click the
box next to the confirmation statement in the gray box if it is correct and click “Submit”. You will receive a message on your screen that your
application has been submitted and a transaction number that you should write down for your reference. Food and Nutrition Services will send you
a notification letter via e-mail or US mail with your children’s status after your application has been processed.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or
funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or
local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program
information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office,
or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Updated 4/7/2021
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Free & Reduced
Meal Applications
We encourage families to apply for meal benefits for their children each
school year, even during times when an application isn’t required to
receive free meals.
Completing an application takes less than 10 minutes and only one
application per household is needed.
Meal applications may be completed online at:
https://www.brevardschools.org/Page/3473
It's more than a a meal application.
Filling out the meal application may also help provide
State and Federal
Funding for School
Budgets
Free/Reduced
Summer Meal Status 30 Day
Enrichment Rollover for the
Programs following school year.
P-EBT
Eligibility
Discounts on
Discounts on technology
SAT and ACT and/or internet
testing fees services
Don't delay! Complete and submit an application today!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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ACT Test Dates - 2021-2022
FEES:
ACT (no writing) = $60
ACT w/writing = $85
Late Fee = $36
www.ACT.org
ACT TEST DAY Regular Registration Late Registration Deadline =$36
September 11, 2021 August 6, 2021 August 20, 2021
October 23, 2021 September 17, 2021 October 1st, 2021
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
SAT Test Dates - 2021-2022
FEES:
SAT = $55
SAT w/writing = Discontinued
Late Fee = $30
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
SAT TEST DAY Regular Registration Late Registration Deadline for Changes =
Deadline = $30 $25
(Online or by Phone)
August 28, 2021 July 30, 2021 August 17, 2021 August 17, 2021
October 2, 2021 September 3, 2021 September 21, 2021 September 21, 2021
November 6, 2021 October 8, 2021 October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021
December 4, 2021 November 4, 2021 November 23, 2021 November 23, 2021
March 12, 2022 February 11, 2022 March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
May 7, 2022 April 8, 2022 April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022
June 4, 2022 May 5, 2022 May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022
*Free and Reduced Lunch Students See Counselor for Fee Waiver Information
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
TITLE I PROGRAM
2021-2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
COLLEGE/FAFSA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
MATH NIGHT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
ELA/LITERACY NIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 20TH
SOCIAL STUDIES NIGHT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
SCIENCE NIGHT THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH
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U.S. Postage Paid
Cocoa High School Permit #23
2000 Tiger Trail Cocoa, FL 32926
Cocoa, FL 32926
Important Dates
Aug 26 - Open House (Grades 7th - 12th) Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Sep 6 - Holiday for all - Labor Day
Sep 13 - Secondary 4 1/2 weeks grades available on FOCUS
Sep 23 - Senior Information Night – Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Oct 19 - Report Cards Issued
Oct 7 - Title 1 Program Annual Meeting Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Oct 11 - Teacher work day/Student holiday
Oct 16 - School Pictures for Students
Oct 19 - Academic Celebration for 3.0 or Higher Time: TBD
Oct 21 - Parent Conference Night Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Oct 22 - Homecoming Football Game
Oct 23 - Homecoming Dance
Oct 28 - Title 1 College/FAFSA Night Time: 6:00PM
Nov 11 - Veterans’ Day, Holiday for All
Nov 18 - Title 1 Math Night Time: 6:00PM
Nov 24 - Teacher/Student Holiday/Makeup Day if needed
Dec 09 - Title 1 Scholarship Night Time: 6:00PM
To keep up with everything going on at Cocoa High, please check out the calendar on our website at
https://www.brevardschools.org/CocoaJRSR
Perseverance
Commands Success
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