Letter from Mr. Schneider

Dear Upper School Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break.  

We only have two weeks of regular school remaining followed by our semester Exams (Dec 15-19). We hope our students use what time remains to really give that extra push academically. 

As we wrap up the first semester, I want to remind everyone that students’ grades play an important role in determining their eligibility to participate in athletics during the second semester, in accordance with FHSAA requirements.

Please keep in mind that final eligibility may not be determined until after grades are posted. This means some students may be able to try out for a team, but if their semester grades don’t meet the FHSAA academic standard, they may not be eligible to compete once the season begins. The FHSAA standard is that a student must have a cumulative unweighted 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the beginning of each semester. 

We encourage all of our student-athletes to finish the semester strong, because every grade matters. If you have any questions about eligibility or how this might affect your child, please reach out to the Athletics Office. We’re happy to help.

Prior to the break, our Upper School and Middle School students were gracious audiences as Sam Demma brought his high-energy, “Empty Your Backpack” message to campus. Sam reminded us all to let go of what weighs us down and lead with empathy, courage and connection. Your student received a copy of his book, which was made possible - along with his visit, through the generosity of donors inspired by the Pyxis Fund, supporting programs that help Shorecrest students grow into compassionate, resilient leaders.

Have a wonderful week!

Erich Schneider
Head of Upper School
eschneider@shorecrest.org
727-456-7529

Mark Your Calendars - 

Monday, December 1
Holiday Gift Drive Kick-off

Wednesday, December 3
SCA Moms Holiday Night Out
One Night Only: MS & US Thespians Showcase

Friday, December 5
Charger Chat with Nancy Spencer

Thursday, December 11
Winter Band Concert: A Winter Jubilee

December 15-19
Semester Exams

Monday, December 22
Winter Break (through January 4)

Monday, January 5
Return to School

Juniors

We will begin scheduling junior family college counseling meetings soon.

• Student and Parent Surveys due December 2

• Both the Junior Student Fall Questionnaire and Junior Parent Insight Survey are available in Cialfo. 

• Please complete these before your scheduled family meeting or by December 2. These surveys serve as important tools to help aid our family meetings and eventually letters of recommendation.

Consider applying for the Coolidge Scholarship which is a full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years at any accredited college/university. Apply by December 16.

Seniors

Remember to turn in pink sheets and meet with your college counselor to review Common App, STARS, and supplementals before submitting applications. If you need or would like progress/mid-semester/Q1 grades sent to any college, please fill out a gold sheet in the CCO.

Affording College Week Recap

Money Matters presentation slides from November 18 are available on the College Counseling Schoology Page (Affording College Week folder). Also see the growing list of scholarships available for your research. 

SAT/ACT Practice Tests and Test Prep live online with Revolution Prep

• PSAT, Now What?: Wednesday, December 3, 8pm-9pm

• ACT Practice Exam: Saturday, January 24, 2026 |  9am-12:30pm

• SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, February 7, 2026 |  9am-12:30pm

Details & Register: Revolution Prep Shorecrest Page

College Reps Visiting Shorecrest

College visits have wrapped up for the fall. We may still get a few requests for spring visits. They will be listed in Cialfo as they are approved. 

Re-enrollment for Current Students

Re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year at Shorecrest will take place February 2-16, 2026. This is the time during which currently enrolled families with students who are eligible to return for the 2026-2027 school year are asked to complete their re-enrollment contracts and pay a non-refundable tuition deposit. This deposit and contract hold your child’s seat for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Re-enrollment is completed through the FACTS Family Portal. New this year, re-enrollment packets will be assigned by family (not by student), meaning that families with multiple children re-enrolling at Shorecrest will have fewer steps to complete the re-enrollment process. 

Volunteers Needed - Holiday Gift Drive, Greenery

Shorecrest volunteer needs can also be found by clicking Volunteer Info on the menu here, or on the Shorecrest Parent App. 

How to Order Yearbooks 

If you or your child would like a copy of the 2025-2026 Crestviews Yearbook, which features the full Alpha-Grade 12 school, please place your online order using the link below. Yearbooks are $80. (Families of seniors do not need to order yearbooks. They are a part of the senior fee.)

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