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Pictured very top:
We hope all of our Bears will read for pleasure this summer. CCHS also has required summer reading of all grade levels
which is mentioned herein.
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Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 852-3400
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Cypress Creek High School
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Over the course of the summer, we plan to release a few issues of The Bear Pride to keep our school community apprised of important events and success stories. With respect to the latter you will find several students and staff members featured in this June issue.
Report Card & Diploma Pick-Up
All student report cards can be picked up in the Student Services office Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Senior diplomas may also be picked up in the Student Services office Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Summer Reading
Please note that
ALL of our Bears have to read a minimum of two (2) books this summer to meet their summer reading requirements. To determine the assignments for your student please
CLICK HERE (also referenced further below).
The media center is open during summer school hours to check out some of the summer reading books. If you have questions, email Dr. Scanlon at
[email protected]
Summer Technology Support
Do you need technology help this summer? Tech help hours are Monday - Wednesday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Please see Mr. Reussow for more information.
I hope you are enjoying a wonderful June so far. Thank you very much for looking over this early summer break update.
In Bear Pride,
Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School
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June 18: Final report cards are available during summer hours (see below) and published to
Parent Access
June 21: Summer Solstice - official start to the summer season and longest day of the year
June 25: First of several summer book discussions (these are offered on multiple dates throughout the summer) expected as part of the summer reading requirements -
Summer reading assignments
July 2-6: All OCPS campuses closed the week of July 4th
August 17: First football game away at Lake Tohopekaliga High, 7:00 PM
August 31: First home football game vs. East River High, 7:00 PM
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Cypress Creek High School Summer Reading '18
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We encourage our Bears to get started in June!
As an example, The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway is one of eight titles incoming 11th grade English III and English III Honors students may choose from for their summer reading. These juniors are expected to complete two books from the list over the summer break. (IB and AP students have their own specific summer requirements.)
Please
click on this link for a list of summer reading expectations and directions by grade level:
- 9th Grade - English I and English I Honors
- 9th Grade - IB English I
- 10th Grade - English II and English II Honors
- 10th Grade - IB English II
- 11th Grade -English III and English III Honors
- 11th Grade - AP Language & Composition
- 11th Grade - IB English III
- 12th Grade - English IV College Skills or English IV Honors
- 12th Grade - AP Literature
- 12th Grade - IB English IV
* IB = International Baccalaureate
** AP = Advanced Placement
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Note: The Florida Department of Education released the 2018 FSA results last week. Please
click here to see all Florida schools, all test scores. Due to spacing, the chart above depicts one test result: English Language Arts.
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Do you need to take a makeup test? Did you miss a final exam? Do you need to retake a state test? Click the following link.
CCHS - Summer Test Sign Up (Students: you can fill out the form only when signed into their OCPS gmail account.) Please be advised that you need to remember to attend on these days.
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Amelia A. Haig
Congratulations to Cypress Creek High School student Amelia A. Haig for being awarded the National Merit University of Central Florida Scholarship. Miss Haig plans to go into the Graphic Design career field. The University of Central Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida as is noted for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
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Savohn Thomas earns the Applause Award Scholarship after defeating many personal and family challenges.
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Bears in Service to the Community
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Issac Lee, Cypress Creek High School Class of 2012
Ms. Montgomery and the SAFE program
Alumni Isaac Lee stopped by to pick-up donations from the Cypress Creek SAFE group * and Ms. Montgomery. These supplies will help in their mission trip to Ecuador over the summer. #BearPride, #BearsHelpingBears
* SAFE = Student Assistance and Family Empowerment program
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During the 2018 season, Bears baseball was ranked 17th in the nation by
Baseball America, the most prestigious baseball publication in the country. The team finished the season 22-5.
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Cypress Creek's guidance counselors are prepared to help our Bears plan financially for college as part of their role when classes resume for 2018-2019.
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Ms. Angela Walker, Assistant Principal
We would like to announce our very own Ms. Angela Walker as our newest Assistant Principal of Cypress Creek High School. Ms. Walker has been a major presence here at the Creek since she started in 2004. Ms. Walker spent 9 years as an algebra teacher, then served as a Dean of Students for 5 years. In her time here, she has also coached basketball, volleyball, track, and was the Head Flag Football Coach from 2008 to 2017. Ms. Walker is also a fellow Bear, having graduated with the Class of 1997.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Walker on her new adventure in education!
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Summer Break Opportunities
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Our wonderful Partner in Education,
Bahama Bucks, have had a significant impact on our campus community this past school year. From participating in fundraisers for sports teams, to playing a role in our School Advisory Council, to being a part of school events like open House. We are so thankful for their support, and look forward to continue working with them in the future!
Bahama Bucks is a shaved ice company run by locals, and can be found at
11234 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837.
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Monday's Motivational Moment!
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One CCHS Bear returned to his elementary school to say thank you before the end of the 2017-2018 school year!
Before going on summer break,
Dylan McKuhen (incoming Cypress Creek Class of 2019 senior) dropped by his former elementary school to recognize one special teacher who positively influenced him:
Mr. Charles Fritts of Palm Lake Elementary School (5th grade teacher).
Cypress Creek High School students like Dylan McKuehn and the administration greatly appreciate our teachers and hope they are enjoying a well earned summer break. You may not know this, but our teachers . . .
- Find ways to reach every kind of student.
- Work long, long hours totally dedicated to their kids.
- Work to discover students' passions for things they never knew they liked.
- Create opportunities not for just for a few, but for all.
- Do so much with so little - they can stretch a dollar a long way.
- May have to play roles beyond educator: mother, father, nurse, mentor, confidant.
- Know that it is not always about having the right answer, but asking the right questions.
 Some students have trouble reading. Some students get anxious when they have to stand and speak. Some face challenges that cannot be seen. And some students have come from a long way off and are just scared. Our teachers understand these things and are ready every day to give the students their best.
You see, adults are where they are today thanks in no small part due to their teachers. They make a difference in the world and are a big reason America is so blessed as a nation in the 21st century.
Thank you, Cypress Creek High School teachers on an
excellent job in 2017-2018!
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Wishing you a successful week ahead!
Principal McHale
Cypress Creek High School
Monday, June 18, 2018
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