Announcements - Sylva Bay Academy

Parent Alert Update

The short code that displays as the sender for Parent Alert texts is changing on July 21, 2025. The new code will be [ ... ]

The short code that displays as the sender for Parent Alert texts is changing on July 21, 2025.

The new code will be 31706. 317065 will serve as a backup code starting July 21.

Anyone already receiving Parent Alert texts will automatically receive them from the new short code.

Individuals who are currently opted out of Parent Alert texts may opt in by texting START to 317065 before July 21, or by texting START to 31706 after July 21.
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FAFSA Made Simple!

Click below for more information: https://www.snappywords.com/knowledge/fafsa-made-simple-your-comprehensive-financia [ ... ]

Click below for more information:

https://www.snappywords.com/knowledge/fafsa-made-simple-your-comprehensive-financial-aid-guide
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Kid's Cheer Camp!

Kid's Cheer Camp is scheduled for Saturday, July 19. More details to follow!
Media Day!

Media Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 31! Mark your calendars!
Summer Practice Calendar - Reminder!

JV/HSV:
Remember your practice information is listed on our Practice Calendar in FACTS and on the SBA App!
MS. Scholars Curriculum Information
Please note that ACT super scores are NOT accepted. Students may also begin to earn community service and/or volunteer [ ... ]
Please note that ACT super scores are NOT accepted. Students may also begin to earn community service and/or volunteer hours beginning May 15th of their 8th grade year.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
4 credits must consist of:

English I (1)

English II (1)

Two additional English credits above English II and approved for admission to IHL

MATHEMATICS

4 credits must consist of:

Algebra I (1)

Geometry (1)

Algebra II (1)

And one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content may come from Mathematics courses approved for Mississippi Scholars Credit

SCIENCE

4 credits must consist of:

Biology I (1)

Chemistry (1)

Any 2 Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content above Biology I and Chemistry (Physics [1] preferred). Additionally, 1 Carnegie unit may come from a Career Technical Education course.

SOCIAL STUDIES

4 credits must consist of:

World Geography (1/2)

Mississippi Studies (1/2)

World History Studies (1)

U.S. History (1)

U.S. Government (1/2)

Economics (1/2)
ARTS

1 credit of:

One Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts meeting the requirements for high school graduation or

Two units for completion of the 2-course sequence Computer Graphics Technology I & II

ADVANCED ELECTIVES

2 credits must consist of:

Two Foreign Languages or a 5th Math or 5th Science of higher rigor

Any 2 dual credit courses

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

80 hours of community or volunteer service during high school for seniors graduating in 2022 and later

Minimum of 19 ACT Composite Score (Overall Score) for seniors graduating in 2022 and later

2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale

Three letters of recommendation (one from each of the following — principal, guidance counselor and business/community leader for students with more than 4 in-school suspensions)

95% school attendance during 4 years of high school

No out-of-school suspension
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