Bulldog Bulletin

We have welcomed dozens of Mel Hi students back to campus this term from the ELearning platform. Since we have more students on campus now it is more important than ever that our students observe the three basic health and safety rules we have focused on this year:

• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth at all times while on campus except during lunch when eating or drinking.
• Keep hands clean by washing them frequently with soap and water or by using hand sanitizer.
• Social distance from friends at least 6 feet.

We make public service announcements every day about these rules to remind our students to be good citizens of our campus and to do their part to protect everyone who works and learns here. We would appreciate your help with reinforcing these expectations at home, particularly with bringing a mask to school and wearing it correctly.

Thank you for your help and cooperation so that we can maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for your student.

Dr. Chad Kirk, Principal

Want to take free practice SAT, PSAT, ACT or AP tests?

Go to Melbourne High School homepage; under “Academics”, click on the media center link.

Click on the Testing Education Research Center link.

You can take practice tests and improve your score; find a college that fits you; create a resume; explore careers by matching your passion with your potential; take a vocational test prep.

This website is only accessible by Melbourne High School students. The student MUST register first on a school computer and then the program can be accessed from home.

The student can come to the media center any time for help with registering.

We would like to congratulate the following Bulldogs for their achievements:

Kai Zhen-Kai was recently awarded the College Board Scholarship.

Aashvi Patel--Named as a semi-finalist for the $40,000 Jack Kent Cook Foundation scholarship.

Cheer tryout packets are now available for the 2021-22 school year. If you would like to participate in cheer tryouts please pick up a packet in either the front office or in Mrs. Boos's room (1-228). There will also be a cheer tryout interest meeting on February 23 at 6:30 p.m. outside the cafeteria. Contact Mrs. Boos at boos.courtney@brevardschools.org for more information.

Get some Mel High Merch! Hoodies, magnets and lanyards.

https://mhs-ib-booster-club-2.square.site/

Soccer-Congratulations to MHS boys soccer team for another successful week placing them into the semi-finals. Mel High earned a bye week and will play the winner of the 2/3 Sebastian River vs Harmony game on February 5 at 5 PM at Viera high. Come out and support our Bulldogs!

The procedure to return your ELearner to campus for instruction is quick and easy. All you have to do is contact your child's guidance counselor via phone or email with notification that you intend to return your child to campus and on which date the student will return. Counselor names and the last names they serve are shown below:

Ms. Canose--Last names A-D

Ms. Weinstein--Last names E-K

Ms. Farrow--Last names L-Q and ESOL students

Mr. Boos--Last names R-Z

Ms. Persing--Early Admissions and Collegiate High School students

Ms. Mason--International Baccalaureate students

We distributed textbooks for ELearners on January 21 and 22. If your child still needs a textbook please contact Assistant Principal Cindy Kilmer at 321-952-5880 x 24518 to arrange pick up from the front office.

Mel High teachers want all of their students to be successful. In order for our ELearners to fully benefit from their virtual classroom experience our teachers will maintain and enforce the following expectations:

1. Students should be properly dressed for virtual instruction just as if they were going to attend class on campus. In short, students should not be in their pajamas or beach wear when attending class.
2. Students should plan to log into their class at the time it meets on campus.
3. Students should plan to show their face for the entire period to the teacher. This not only allows the teacher to verify the presence of your child for attendance purposes, it also allows the teacher to fully involve your child in the class. Teachers may mark students absent from class if they refuse to show their face on camera. Remember, ELearning only exists because of the pandemic. In a normal year every child would be showing their face live and in person in the classroom.
4. Students should plan to participate in class for the entire period. They should not walk away from the camera, attend to household chores, or engage in other activities that would not be allowed in a normal school setting.

Thank you in advance for helping us communicate these expectations to your student.

Dress Code Reminders:

• No hats, beanies, or other headwear are permitted on campus.
• Hooded sweatshirts (i.e. "hoodies") are acceptable, but students may not wear their hoods. We must be able to see their faces at all times.
• Shirts with messages or images of drugs, alcohol, violence, sex, or are culturally insensitive are not permitted on campus. Females should ensure that their shirt completely covers their chest in order to preserve their modesty while attending school.
• Pants or shorts must be worn at the natural waist line. Low-riding pants or shorts are not permitted.

Great news! The US Department of Agriculture has extended their summer food service program through June 30, 2021. This means that all BPS students are eligible to receive free breakfast AND lunch at school. Although meals are free to students, it is important that interested families apply for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) benefits if they have not done so already. Students with an approved FRL application may be eligible for additional benefits.

FRL applications can be completed online by clicking here: www.brevardschools.org/page/3473

DePaul University admissions and financial aid representatives are hosting a FAFSA workshop: Making Cents of the FAFSA: Tips on Paying for College on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30pm CT.

As a part of this workshop, your students and their families can learn about the process of applying for financial aid through the FAFSA. Our team will be available to answer any questions they have about the resources available to assist them as they navigate this process.

You do not have to be interested in DePaul University to attend this workshop. This is a community outreach service they are providing. Be sure to register below!

Making Cents of the FAFSA: Tips on Paying for College (depaul.edu)

EPO/ELO Open Enrollement – 1/4 – 2/26/2021

Open Enrollment has begun. If you are attending Melbourne High School on a program – Educational Program Opportunity (EPO) or through Edcuational Location Option (ELO) you MUST complete your renewal application now. The application window is from January 4 – Feburary 26. You can access the application through your family dashboard here: Open Enrollment - Parental Choice / Open Enrollment-Parental Choice Home (brevardschools.org)

College for a Day-Seniors Only:

Eastern Florida State College invites you to virtually experience life as a Titan. College for a Day is a conference-style, online event that will give you the opportunity to hear from students, faculty and staff.

· Learn how to prepare for college

· Explore various majors

· Participate in virtual class demos

· Connect with faculty and staff

Receive a FREE conference packet by mail that includes a shirt, EFSC swag and more if registered by January 18, 2021. Supplies are limited. REGISTER NOW!

Date: February 4, 2021

Time: Check-in starts at 9 AM and the online event runs through 3:30 PM

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Bright Futures:

Bright Futures is financial aid provided through the state of Florida by way of a scholarship. As long as you meet the qualifications of GPA, test scores, and volunteer hours and completed this online application in your senior year of high school you will receive a scholarship from Bright Futures. You must turn your volunteer hours in to your school counselor. You can complete this application even if you have not yet met the qualifications. They will match your information as it gets completed. Complete the application here: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.

FAFSA:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is financial aid provided by the federal government by way of grants, work study, and students loans. Most Universities will require you to complete a FAFSA application before offering you a financial package. Applying for the FAFSA takes two steps:

1. Create a FSA ID – https://studentaid.gov/ - click on Create Account

2. Complete the FAFSA application – https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Jostens is the local partner for class rings and graduation attire for Melbourne High School. Traditionally, Jostens sends a representative to campus for a live presentation to our junior and senior classes about these items. Due to the pandemic, Jostens has elected to create a completely online ordering platform this year. Please be sure to read through each section that is applicable to your student.

Class rings are available to our junior or senior classes. Graduation attire is for seniors only.

Click here to access Josten's online order platform: https://mhs.flgrad.com/

Tutor sessions are open to all students. Contact the instructor for more information.

English & Algebra with Ms. Connie Johnson (johnson.connie@brevardschools.org)

Monday at 3:45 in room 8-802

Tuesday 6-7 p.m. virtual

Wednesday at 3:45 in room 8-802

Thursday 6-7 p.m. virtual

Saturday 10:00-1:00 virtual

English with Ms. Michele Parent (parent.michele@brevardschools.org)

Wednesday and Thursday 3:40-4:40 in room 01-233

SAT/ACT Prep with Mr. Mike Soliven (soliven.michael@brevardschools.org)

All Things College Zoom conference every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m.

College essay tutoring and college application counseling by appointment

Geometry with Ms. Jodi Ziade (ziade.jodi@brevardschools.org)

Monday-Thursday after school 3:45-4:45 in room 802

Zoom sessions can be scheduled from 5:00-6:00 as needed

Instagram: mhs_studentgov

Email: MelbourneHigh@brevardschools.org
Website: www.brevardschools.org/MelbourneHS
Location: 74 Bulldog Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, USA
Phone: 321-952-5880
Facebook: facebook.com/melbournehs