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Pictured very top:
Members of CHS' Drama Club - Thespian Troupe 592 - at last week's production of their spring musical 'Sister Act'
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Number of the Week
6
Number of straight victories by the CHS varsity baseball team.
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 Congratulations to Patricia Barra, Matthew Horohoe and Thespian Troupe 592 on their outstanding performances of their spring musical 'Sister Act.' The production was exceptional and the entire Troupe deserves another round of applause!
Please note that our Seniors are sitting for their Common Final Exams this week as graduation nears. There is a special section set out in this week's issue exclusively for Seniors so if this applies, please take a close look.
Good luck to our Grenadier baseball team on Thursday vs. Boone High School. They have won six in a row and are playing extremely competitively (story below).
Have a wonderful week and thank you for looking over this latest update.
Remember . . . It's Great to be a Grenadier!
Jose T. Martinez
Principal
Colonial High School
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Apr. 24: Prom ticket price rises to $75
Apr. 24: Softball team heads into
District play
Apr. 25: Ivy League and other top U.S. universities at the Lake Mary Westin Hotel
Apr. 27: Men's Wearhouse on campus (Prom)
Apr. 27: Flag Football at home vs.Wekiva, 6 PM/7 PM
Apr. 28: Hurricane Matthew Make-Up Day
Apr. 28: Senior Signing Day
May 1: Physical Night in the gymnasium, 5:30 PM
May 6:
Prom at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
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Latest Guidance Dept. Information
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April 24th - 26th - Common Final Exams for Seniors
April 27th and 28th - Algebra 1 EOC, Algebra 2 EOC, and Geometry EOC (First time takers only, 2 part test)
May 1st-12th - AP Testing
May 2nd to June 6th - Cambridge Testing
May 4-10 - PERT Math 12th graders in Math for College Readiness and Liberal Arts Math classes and those that have not passed the Algebra I EOC
May 8th - U.S. History EOC
May 9th - Biology 1 EOC
May 15 -19 - PERT Math for 9th, 10th and 11th graders who have not passed the Algebra I EOC (both campuses)
May 22nd - 24th - Common Final Exams - all 9th - 11th graders
* FSA = Florida Standards Assessments (FLDOE)
** EOC = End of Course Exam
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Saturday Opportunities - "That Extra Mile"
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There are so many Saturday opportunities to learn and grow at CHS!
Pictured just below are AP Human Geography students at our ninth grade center on a Saturday participating in the 'Great Human Geography Race' in preparation for their upcoming Advanced Placement exam.
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The extra mile . . . AP Human Geography students at work on a recent Saturday morning
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Winners of the Amazing AP Human Geography Race: Lynette Sagardia, Nicole Gonzalez,
and Anan'Ti Williams
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Saturday Mock AP Exams
Mock Advanced Placement exams have been taking place on Saturday's for the whole month of April. This past week, AP World History, AP Spanish Literature, and AP Biology all had their exams. #StriveForFive #APReady #FollowMeToAP
Grenadiers hard at work on their mock AP exams on a Saturday morning
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New Traditions - Senior Walkway
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Our Student Government Association (SGA), led by
Emma Bonilla and
Anjie Gonzalez have started a new tradition here at Colonial High School with our Senior handprint walkway.
Seniors can pay $1.00 a hand to leave their mark on Colonial High School. Each senior class to follow will have the opportunity to add their handprints and expand the walkway in the years to come.
Looks great Class of 2017!
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Upcoming Important Dates and Graduation Information
- May 9th: Last day for Seniors
- May 12th: Senior Picnic from 10 am to 2 pm. Seniors will provide their own transportation to campus and enter through the back gate.
- May 19th: Graduation practice Amway Arena at 10:00 am
- May 22nd: Graduation Amway Arena at 9:00 am
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Graduation Instructions
- Graduation is on May 22nd at 10:00 am at the Amway Center. Students need to arrive between 8:30 am and 9:00 am.
- You will receive 1 parking pass from the school. The parking permit is only valid if the graduate is in the car with his/her gown on. Mr. Witham and Ms. Witham will be issuing these permits
- All other guests attending graduation must pay for parking. The parking fee is $10.
- All doors will open for parents and guests one hour prior to graduation.
- Guests do not need tickets to attend graduation.
- Students will be checking in at loading dock 1 across from the GEICO Parking garage.
- You are not allowed to be dropped off in the loading dock. There will be security stationed there in order to prevent this from happening.
- STUDENTS WILL BE SEARCHED!! Do not bring any air horns, flowers, balloons, outside food or beverages, electronics, i.e. cell phones, iPods, etc...these will be confiscated if you bring them.
- Please vacate parking areas promptly after graduation to allow for the next school each day.
- After the ceremony, families must rendezvous with their graduated student outside the Center on the West Plaza (corner of Church St. & Hughey Ave).
- List of AMWAY Prohibited Items
**** For more Senior information, go to our Senior website - www.chsseniors17.com |
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Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
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CHS students joined other high schools at the Annual Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Conference at the UCF Rosen School!
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Congrats Karina Ramos - OCAEM Intellectual Freedom Essay Contest Winner!
Karina is pictured with Ms. Parisi (Media Specialist) and Principal Martinez
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From left: Ms. Hudson (District College and Career Coach), Shaina, Ms. Paul (CHS College and Career Coach),
and Ms. Ferraiuolo (Guidance Counselor)
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Congratulations Shaina Joseph on your scholarship award at the Sorosis Scholarship Awards Tea
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Congrats Nathan Reeves, AP Scholar with Distinction
Nathan Reeves was recently recognized at the OCPS Advanced Placement Awards Ceremony for his accomplishments in Advanced Placement courses. In order to receive this prestigious recognition, students have to have passed five or more AP Exams with an average score of 3.5 or higher. We are so proud of you Nathan!
2017 AP Scholars with Distinction Awards Ceremony
Nathan Reeves, Colonial High's AP Scholar with Distinction, and Principal Martinez
(April 2017)
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Senior Superlatives!
Congrats to all of our Class of 2017 superlative winners!
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Saturday, May 6th at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
Congrats to our Prom Court. King and Queen will be announced at Prom on May 6th.
Prom Questions?
2017 JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM INFORMATION
Click HERE to create an account and purchase prom tickets at: schoolpay.com
CHS Prom FAQs
2017 Prom Visitor Form
Junior and Senior males . . . are you looking for a prom suit and not sure where to go? Men's Warehouse will be on campus in the cafeteria during lunch,
this Thursday the 27th to show you the various tuxedos that they have. You will have the chance to select your tux here at school by putting down a $20 deposit. Only check and credit/debit card will be accepted.
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Student Government Association (SGA)
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 Colonial High School's Student Council has had a very successful year. They were elected secretary and treasurer of
Florida's District 3 for the 2017-2018 school year. They were awarded the Gold Medallion at the
Florida State Convention for their FASC Project Book. They were also recognized by the
National Association of Student Councils, as a
2017
NASC National Gold Council of Excellence.
To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student
council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils must demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teachers/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.
Colonial High's Student Council,
a 2017 NASC National Council of Excellence Award Winner
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SAVE THE DATE - PHYSICAL NIGHT
Physical night is MONDAY, MAY 1ST at 5:30PM in the gymnasium. Physicals will be $15.00 and ALL proceeds will go directly to the athletic training budget so that we can buy supplies for next year (tape, Band-Aids, gauze, splints, crutches, etc.).
If an athlete gets their physical done on this date, they will be eligible to play the entire year of athletics next year! It is a huge inconvenience when an athlete's physical expires in the middle of a season so by having them come to physical night, you can ensure that you avoid this issue. Please come and take advantage of this opportunity.
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Boys Volleyball - Senior Night
Congrats to our boys volleyball team on their victory over Ocoee on Senior Night! #ItsGreatToBeAGrenadier
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Basketball - New Head Coach
Our new head boys basketball coach, Kevin Leslie, was announced last week. Coach Leslie brings years of experience as both a former player and as a coach. Coach Leslie is a graduate of Colonial High School's class of 1998 and is excited to be coming home to Colonial. #OnceAGrenadierAlwaysAGrenadier
Pictured from left to right: Mr. Hamre (Athletic Director), Mr. Martinez (Principal), Coach Leslie (Head Boys Basketball Coach), Coach Pavlichek (JV Boys Basketball Coach)
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Baseball is Red Hot - A Message from our Athletic Director
Colonial Hot Streak Alert!
Above: Our baseball team finished as runners-up to West Orange HS in the Central Florida
Spring Break Slam Tournament last month.
Folks, we may want to call the Fire Department . . . our baseball team is smoking hot! Coach Smith has our boys playing top notch baseball right now and on a winning streak of six games in a row, outscoring opponents 60-22 over that span! Their season record is now 14-8. Last week our Grenadiers blasted East River 11-1 in a shortened run rule game. This topped off a second consecutive perfect week of diamond play winning three games in each week. The boys of summer are swinging the bats well and the pitching and field play is a site to see.
Our home stand is over for the year, but if you get a chance to travel to see our team play, they are heading to Boone on Thursday. Go out and witness history being made as we attempt to make it 7 and 8 in a row. This is a great way to head into the District Playoffs!
Oh, it's more than Great to be a Grenadier right now, it's sizzling Great!
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