Parents,

This is Mrs. Croak, the Testing Coordinator at New Smyrna Beach High School. There are quite a few tests happening during the first semester of the school year. I wanted to take this opportunity to make sure you know about the testing website that is available. Go to NSBHIGH.com, select academics and then standardized testing. You will find information about each test that is being offered, a district testing calendar, as well as a calendar that shows you every test and date being offered for the first semester.

I know there is some confusion regarding testing from last year. The Biology, Geometry and US History EOC’s were waived last year for students sitting in those classes. Grades were determined by classwork only and the 30% part of the EOC did not factor in. Students who took those classes prior to last year and did not take the EOC still have to take the EOC to receive a final grade in the class.

The FSA ELA that was to be given to 10th grade students last Spring will be given this year. This is a graduation requirement that must still be met. All 11th grade students will be expected to take this assessment October 26th through the 28th.

If a student was sitting in an Alg 1 class last year, they will be rostered to take the Algebra 1 EOC that is being given September 28th and 29th as the math graduation requirement must still be met. If your student doesn’t do well on the EOC, they can use a Geometry EOC passing score instead. In addition, a math SAT or ACT score can also be used as a concordant score. If your student was in an Alg 1 class last year, they will have an Algebra 1 refresher course on their Edgenuity dashboard. They can self-enroll in this class to practice. The Alg 1 EOC is given 4 times during the year, so your student will have ample opportunity to meet the math graduation requirement.

Please contact me at [email protected] or call me at 424-2555 ext 38585 if you have any questions or concerns about testing. I know it can seem a bit overwhelming at times, but I will do my best to ensure your student is provided every opportunity to participate in the appropriate testing administrations offered..

Thank you!

Deborah Croak

TOA-Testing

New Smyrna Beach High School (x38585)

Graduation Assurance

Leadership Team

SAC Chair

National Certified Teacher

August 28, 2020 - Dr. Bruce Henry of the Kiwanis Foundation of Southeast Volusia County presented grant awards to the following New Smyrna Beach High faculty and staff members:

Garbielle Hughes

Charles Jessup

Debra Marsicano

Beth Outlaw

Mark Tidman

Cliford Weisheimer

CONGRATULATIONS!

Many thanks to the Kiwanis Foundation of Southeast Volusia County!

All new students, including those taking the SLS courses on the NSBHS campus, must submit a DSC application online.

In the online application, students will select Dual Enroll as their Academic Plan.

To apply, please click here.

Students will need to apply before classes begin(please apply online before August 13th @ 3:00 PM), and they must be admitted before we can enroll them in any courses.

These students will need to meet the minimum eligibility requirements set forth in the Emergency Order for the Fall (3.0 GPA, 2 high school courses completed).

Please contact the NSBHS School Counseling Director, Ms. Jewel Johnson, with any questions or concerns: 386-424-2555(ext.38544)

NSBHS students interested in Dual Enrolling at Daytona State College –

The State of Florida has waived the testing requirements for Dual Enrollment students until December 31, 2020.

NSBHS students that have earned 2 High School Credits & have a minimum unweighted High School GPA of a 3.0, are eligible to take Dual Enrollment courses.

Eligibility Requirements can be located on Daytona State’s website, or by clicking on the below link –

DSC Initial Eligibility Requirements for Fall 2020 Dual Enrollment

During the month of July, there will be a Volusia County School Counselor available to help you register for Dual Enrollment courses. In order to register for Dual enrollment courses, students must email specific information. Please email [email protected] with your name, alpha code, and the course name and number you are interested in taking.