Hello Stingray Nation!
This is the final week of Quarter 3, which will end on Friday, March 13th. We encourage all students to finish the quarter strong by completing any remaining assignments and checking in with their teachers if they need support.
Spring Break will take place March 16th through March 20th. Monday, March 23rd is a Teacher Planning Day and there will be no school for students. Classes will resume for Quarter 4 on Tuesday, March 24th. Quarter 3 report cards will be available for families to view in Focus on Tuesday, March 31st.
This week is a senior spirit week! Seniors be sure to dress up and show out as we head into your last nine weeks of high school!
Monday is anything but a backpack day
Tuesday is human yearbook day
Wednesday is bring your favorite stuffed animal day
Thursday is throwback Thursday, so throw it back to 2016
Friday wear your orange senior shirt. Senior bundle members can pick up their shirt from Ms. Lakatos in room 213 during all lunches this week. Shirts are also available for purchase for $5.
Prom Court applications are now available for pick-up in Mrs. Williams’ classroom (room 212). Only seniors are eligible to run for Prom Court. Seniors may pick up an application during their lunch beginning tomorrow. All applications are due by March 31st.
Permission slips for Prom were distributed to 11th and 12th grade students in their English classes two weeks ago. They were also emailed to their DCPS student emails and posted on OneView. A signed permission slip is required for all students to attend Prom. Guest forms are included on the back of the permission slip. Students bringing a guest must submit a completed permission slip along with a copy of their guest’s student ID before purchasing the guest ticket on School Cash Online.
The next PERT will be offered on Wednesday, March 25th, after school. PERT is important for students who wish to take dual enrollment classes. It is also one avenue for earning senior leave. Students should check One View for qualification information and a link to a registration sign-up sheet. The sign-up will be open until Friday, March 13th.
The Course Selection process for the 2026–2027 school year is ongoing. School counselors will meet individually with students to select courses for the next school year. Before these meetings, students will attend grade-level scheduling assemblies where they will receive important information about graduation requirements, academic planning, and post-secondary options. On the A-day and B-day following the assembly, students will receive the following materials in their English classes: an updated Ray Ready Rundown (Planning Your Path to College and Career), a draft Course Request Card, the Atlantic Coast Course Progression, and the Course Description Guide. These materials are designed to help students prepare for their one-on-one meeting with their school counselor. The draft Course Request Card must be completed before the scheduled counseling meeting. Meeting times will be arranged through students’ English classes.
Parents are encouraged to review and discuss course options and selections with their student ahead of time. During the individual meeting, counselors will use the draft Course Request Card to finalize the official Course Request Card, and students will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.
Scheduling Assemblies:
Freshmen: March 10th
School Counselor Course Selection Meetings:
Sophomores: March 6th – March 27th
Freshmen: March 25th – April 9th
Thank you for your support as we help students plan for a successful school year ahead.
As always, if you have any feedback or input on our work here at Atlantic Coast please reach out to the school.