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Orchestra students recently received top scores at their 2019 MPAs. Please see their success story below.
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1101 Bear Crossing Road
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 852-3400
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Cypress Creek High School
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 We just concluded the third quarter of
2018-2019 and the students will be away all this week on a well earned spring break. Classes will resume on schedule, Monday, March 25th.
Once we enter the month of April, we will move into the annual "testing season" including the upcoming FSA English Language Arts writing exam. Therefore, I wish all of our Bears a very safe and relaxing spring break so everyone comes back refreshed and set for the final nine weeks.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus on March 25th.
In Bear Pride,
Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School
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Latest College & Career Center Newsletters
Ms. Nelson, CCHS College & Career Specialist, just released another pair of her excellent updates. These are packed with helpful information on college prep, scholarships, summer campus, service academies, and much more . . . definitely worth the look!!
Juniors - click here for the Class of 2020 edition.
Freshmen & Sophomores - click here for the latest issue for our 9th and 10th grade Bears.
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REMINDER: Valencia Dual Enrollment Deadline
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Application window closes Monday, March 25 - the day students return from spring break . . .
 Valencia College Dual Enrollment (VCDE) is an opportunity for students with 3.0 and higher GPAs to earn FREE COLLEGE CREDIT. The window for VCDE is now open, but will close
March 25, 2019. Interested students should apply right away -
please click here.
After applying, students should practice for the PERT. A wide variety of practice materials are available online free of charge.
Students with questions should come to the CCC during lunch. Parents can contact Ms. Dye at
[email protected] or 407-852-3444.
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Dwana E. Dye,
Student Services, Counselor and Dual Enrollment Adviser
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CCHS student will be one of the first to enter the brand new program at Southeastern University!
Jolina Betancourt will be one of the first students in a new program to open in the fall at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL). Students in this program even have the opportunity to live on campus in a dorm like typical college students. As a student in this faith-based post-secondary transition program, she can receive a certificate of accomplishment and an industry credential in one of three fields - hospitality, healthcare or technology - over a four-year period on our campus. The program is based upon giving students the tools necessary for them to take college classes, obtain gainful employment and to live independently.
Jolina Betancourt with her acceptance letter from Southeastern University
~ Melissa Trujillo, ESE Teacher
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Prom this year will be May 18th at the Rosen Centre from 8 pm-12 am. This year's theme is Golden Touch! Ticket sales have started online at
School Pay for $80 (one of the key links above). Cafeteria sales start April 29th and end May 10th. After May 5th, ticket prices go up to $90. Online sales end May 16th.
Rosen Centre Hotel in the evening
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Talented Bears: Paper Sculpture Art Work
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"Paper Sculptures Recycling Spaces 8"
This was our eighth year using any kind of paper as our main art material thereby helping the planet. One of the most immediate benefits of recycling is that you are saving money. By taking material you would normally just toss into the recycling bin mixed with only paper, cardboard, and glue you can transform it into a 3D art. We call this "Recycling Spaces" and the only rule is to use paper. As you can see here, the transformation is unique and mesmerizing!
Please come by and enjoy our 3D1 students' paper sculptures when on the campus!
~ Mr. Marin,
3D Art Teacher
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2019 Music Performance Assessments
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Two weekends ago, our band students represented CCHS at the District 08 Concert Music Performance Assessments held at Wekiva High School. We had two groups performing. Each group had to present onstage three pre-selected works, then prepare and perform an entirely new piece from sight.
Our
advanced Sinfonia Orchestra received an overall rating of
Superior, the highest rating possible. Our
intermediate Overture-Concert Ensemble received an
overall rating of Excellent. These are the top two ratings you can receive at this event.
We are very proud of all our students for their dedication and hard work. Go Bears!!!
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Mr. Jimmy A. Gilliam, Jr.,
Director of Orchestras and Guitar
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CCHS Bears compete in the American Mathematics Competition for the 5th year . . .
Cypress Creek High School is so proud to have been part of the American Mathematics Competition for the fifth year at two following levels:
- The AMC 10, for students in grades 10 and below
- The AMC 12, for students in grades 12 and below
The purpose of this competition is to strengthen the mathematical capabilities of our students which will help them to become better problem solvers. In addition, if students perform well on AMC and the next level of mathematics competition, they will have an opportunity to be accepted at Ivy League universities and other top 20th ranking universities across the United States.
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Monday's Motivational Moment!
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ON REAL VALUE
 A popular high school teacher started off her class by holding up a $20 bill. She asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?"
Twenty-one hands went up.
She said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this." She crumpled the bill up.
She then asked, "Who still wants it?"
All twenty-one hands went up again.
"Well," she replied, "What if I do this?" Then she dropped the bill on the floor and stomped on it with her shoe.
She picked it up, and showed it to the students. The bill was all crumpled and dirty.
"Now who still wants it?"
All the hands still went up.
"Class, I have just showed you a very important lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Sometimes in our lives, life crumples us and grinds us down. We make bad decisions or deal with poor circumstances. We can feel very sad.
But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. You are special . . . all of you . . . and don't ever forget it!"
Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break and please, take a little time out to read for pleasure!
Dr. McHale, Principal
Cypress Creek High School
Sunday, March 17, 2019
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