WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
Newsome High School 2020-2021
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME Dear Wolves,
On August 10, 2020, Newsome will begin its 18th year as a premier high school in Hillsborough County. There will be many exciting and informative events scheduled throughout the year. Please join us on August 5th for open house. You will have the opportunity to meet the teachers, get familiar with the campus, and receive class information from each teacher that you choose to visit. I also encourage you to join out PTSA and Athletic Booster.
Please know, as the new principal of Newsome, I will continue to partner with our community to support our students and staff in pursuit of academic excellence and commitment to character. I invite you to support our vision because we cannot accomplish this alone; it is truly with the strength of the pack that we have been able to make Newsome a home for our students and families, where all voices are heard and valued. I am looking forward to fostering that culture for EVERY student EVERY DAY. We will hold our students to the highest academic standards. Newsome High School is immersed in tradition and has a lasting commitment of support from our community that focuses on academic and personal growth. I believe that by working together, we can ensure each child’s success.
As a parent, I understand the importance and value of an education; every child is extremely important to me. With an ever evolving global landscape as their backdrop, Newsome graduates will be called upon to demonstrate integrity, compassion, and courage as tomorrow’s emergent leaders. It is our goal to cultivate our students’ utmost potential, providing not only the requisite tools to be highly competitive, but most importantly, prepare them to achieve their definition of success in the 21st century. We will provide EVERY student with the opportunity to access rigorous, individualized, and varied curricula to not only pique their interest but also motivate them to take advantage of the best educational opportunities available to them.
As we move forward, we will continue to build on the strength of the Wolfpack. Our teachers and instructional leaders will continue to work diligently in their classrooms with the vision of becoming national leaders. Our families and community members will not just be informed, but welcomed—we know Newsome is the heart of our community and it bleeds blue!
Thank you for entrusting your student in our care, as I know how precious they are to you, and I assure you they are to me as well. I will work tirelessly in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition and wonderful opening in August. We will always place extraordinary value on the health and safety of our students, faculty, and families, and as a team, we can adapt and overcome the challenges of COVID- 19. Together, with steadfast persistence and optimism, we will continue to make great strides toward achieving Newsome High School’s goals for the future.
Sincerely,
Katie Rocha Principal, Newsome High School
ADMINSTRATION
Kelly Simmons, Assistant Principal for Curriculum [email protected] Kelly Simmons is the Assistant Principal for Curriculum. Mrs. Simmons is embarking on her 20th year in the field of education. Throughout her career, Mrs. Simmons has taught Exceptional Student Education at the elementary, middle, and high school level. She has also served as a Behavior Specialist for Onslow County Public Schools in North Carolina, and was an adjunct instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College in Onslow County, North Carolina. Mrs. Simmons earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in 1998 and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Regent University in 2015. After teaching in several states and overseas during her husband's military career, Mrs. Simmons came to Newsome High School in 2013 as the ESE Specialist and ESE Department Head. In July 2016, Mrs. Simmons was appointed Assistant Principal of Student Affairs. In July 2020, Mrs. Simmons was promoted to Assistant Principal for Curriculum. Her passion lies with providing a rigorous and equitable education for all students. In her spare time, Mrs. Simmons enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Frank, and her two sons, Robert (RJ), and Nicholas.
Paul Lindstrom, Assistant Principal for Administration [email protected]
Paul Lindstrom is the Assistant Principal for Administration. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Mr. Lindstrom started his educational career at McLane Jr. High in 1992, before moving to open Durant High School. He then had the opportunity to open Newsome High School in 2003. In 2005, he became an Assistant Principal for Student Affairs at East Bay High School and later that school year became the Assistant Principal for Administration at Newsome in April of 2006. Mr. Lindstrom enjoys working with the extra curricular programs at Newsome.
Dr. Chera Jones, Assistant Principal for Student Affairs (A-E) [email protected] Dr. Chera Jones is the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and played Volleyball at Stillman College. She earned an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, and a Specialist and Doctor degree in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. Dr. Jones started her career at Van Buren Middle School in 2001 teaching math and was the Head Coach for track before moving to Middleton High School where she taught math and was the Head coach for tennis. She had the opportunity to open Spoto High School in 2006 where she taught in the I Can Learn Math Lab and was the Head Coach for tennis, Cross Country, and Track. In 2011 she became the Drop Out Prevention Specialist at Burns Middle School and was appointed to Assistant Principal for Student Affairs in May of 2012. Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with her husband Chris, and their kids (Chris Jr. and Julian), traveling, watching, and playing sports. Her favorite teams are the Magic, Heat, Colts, and FSU.
Richard Peacock, Assistant Principal for Student Affairs (K-Q) [email protected] Mr. Peacock is a product of Hillsborough County Schools and a graduate of Chamberlain High School. He attended the University of South Florida and graduated with a Bachelor's in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He began his teaching career at Plant High School where he taught Biology, Chemistry and AP Environmental Science. He later returned to USF and earned a Masters in Educational Leadership. In January 2007, Mr. Peacock was appointed Assistant Principal for Student Affairs at King High School and served there for 4 1/2 years before arriving at Newsome in 2011. He is married (Sara) with two beautiful daughters (Caroline and Hallie) and a son (Thompson). In his spare time, Mr. Peacock enjoys going to church, spending time with his family, playing golf and following his favorite sports teams (Rays, Bucs, and USF Bulls
Grant Radebaugh, Assistant Principal for Student Affairs (R-Z) [email protected] Mr. Grant Radebaugh has been a Hillsborough County employee for the past fourteen years. He served as a social studies teacher at Freedom High School for two years and before coming to Newsome served in the social studies department at Bloomingdale High School. Mr. Radebaugh earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Saginaw Valley State University. He and his wife moved to Florida where they were both hired by Hillsborough County. After serving as a teacher, Mr. Radebaugh completed a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University. Newsome is his first administrative position. Mr. Radebaugh’s spare time is spent with his wife and three boys.
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REGISTRATION Please call Lisa Maiello at 740-4600 ext 238 for registration packet coordination.
RESIDENCY UPDATES We would like to remind you to please email our Data Processor at [email protected] to update your address when you move. It is imperative that we keep our records current and up to date. Please email two proofs of residency inclusive of a valid driver’s license is required to verify your new address. Additional proofs of residency include:
Current TECO Bill Warranty Deed – signed by lease Lease Agreement Tax Receipt Homestead Exemption – signed by lease Click here to view full details.
SCHOOL LUNCH
The school lunch price for students is $2.75. Students may pay additional money to purchase a la carte items that are not included in the standard lunch menu. Breakfast is offered free to all students from 8-8:20 a.m.
Lunch menus are available online.
Please apply to see if your family may qualify for free or reduced lunch benefits. Families that qualify may also be eligible for $9.95 internet service from Spectrum. The application for free and reduced lunch is available online.
2020-2021 BELL SCHEDULE
Early Release Bell Schedule Regular Bell Schedule (Monday's) (Tuesday ~ Friday) Warning Bell Warning Bell Period 1 (Attendance Per) 8:22 - 9:07 Period 1 (Attendance Per) 8:22 - 9:14 Period 2 9:12- 9:52 Period 2 9:19 - 10:07 Period 3 9:57-10:37 Period 3 10:12-11:00 Period 4 10:42-11:23 Period 4 11:05-11:53 Period 5 11:28-12:09 Period 5 11:58-12:46 Period 6 12:14-12:55 Period 6 12:51- 1:39 Period 7 1:00- 1:40 Period 7 1:44- 2:32 Period 8 1:45- 2:25 Period 8 2:37- 3:25
SCHOOL COUNSELORS VIA LAST NAME ALPHA
Diane Finch (A-Cas) Kelsey Wise (Cat-Fo) Megan Donnelley (Fr-Jan) Joanne Grogan (Jao-L) Jackie Galiano (M-Ph) Bea Hilbrands (Pi-Sop) Jaime Weston-Myers (Sor-Z)
Linda Hacker (College & Career) Jeff Shotwell (Success Coach) Dr. Cat Randall (Social Worker) Danielle Reece (Psychologist)
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School Schedules Please remember that we stressed during programming in the spring that elective choices would not be changed at this time. We do not have the ability to add classes or teachers.
Valid reasons for a schedule change may include: Scheduling error, computer error, failing a required course, passing a course through HCC, FLVS or adult school, lacking graduation requirement, and/or lacking the proper prerequisite. (Because of the Class Size Reduction Amendment, enrollment in some classes may be limited. Therefore, some requests for schedule changes may not be possible.)
Advanced Placement courses will not be changed. Schedule change requests will NOT be considered for the
purpose of teacher or lunch preference.
Elective changes will not be considered at this time.
A change request may require other periods and teachers to be altered. The student is responsible for all classwork from the beginning of the semester, regardless of the date the student entered the class.
After the 15th day of the semester, schedule changes will not be routinely approved. All schedule change requests must be approved by your child’ counselor, the teacher, the department chair and the Assistant Principal for Curriculum.
ATHLETICS
Newsome offers a variety of sports in three seasons. All athletic forms are now online and must be completed and approved by the athletic director prior to trying out or conditioning. The athletic packet is available here: Click here for Athletic Packet ff Please see the link below to join the Newsome High School Athletic Booster Club https://nhsboosters.com/