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Pictured very top and just below:
AVID seniors participating in College Colors Day! We are spending class time updating resumes and college essay rough drafts in preparation for completing college applications.
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Main Campus:
6100 Oleander Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 482-6300
Freshman Campus:
7775 Valencia Collage Lane
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 249-6369
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I hope this finds your family unaffected in anyway from the passing of Hurricane Dorian. While Central Florida was largely spared, our hearts go out to the citizens of the Bahamas. Colonial High School is accepting donations to help those who have lost their homes and all their belongings. Anything you care to contribute through September 16th is deeply appreciated (details of the most needed items listed below).
This issue is going out prior to our distributing Progress Reports for the 1st nine weeks. Herein you will find details on weekday after-school and Saturday tutoring opportunities. If you have a student attending Colonial and they need a little extra help at this point in the quarter, this free tutoring program is a great option. I encourage any of our Grenadiers to seek the help sooner in the school year vs. later as so much of learning is cumulative.
To our Class of 2020, Mr. Thompson has included some very helpful financial aid and college visit information this week. Please take care to note any deadline dates and times.
Best wishes for a productive week ahead and, as always, It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Dr. Hector Maestre
Principal
Please remember Grenadiers, if you ever see or hear of something suspicious or unusual, say something right away. Thank you for your continued awareness.
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Parent & Community Involvement
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Parents and Community Members: are you curious about Colonial High School and how you can be a part of the awesome happenings on campus?
Our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) & School Advisory Council (SAC) will meet on
Thursday, September 12th from 6pm - 8pm in the Media Center on Freshman campus.
Subsequent dates are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month as listed below.
- September 12, 2019
- October 10, 2019
- November 14, 2019
- December 12, 2019
- January 9, 2020
- February 13, 2020
- March 12, 2020
- April 9, 2020
- May 14, 2020
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Tardies and lost opportunity
As we start another week of school, please note that bell-to-bell instruction is taking place, so learning starts as soon as you walk in the door!
If you are tardy to class, you are missing out on valuable learning. We will continue to conduct tardy sweeps as reminders to students that being prompt to class is critical for success! Colonial High School is using HERO to track tardies and dress code infractions. We are also using HERO to track positive behaviors.
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Spotlight on Science Instruction
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Anatomy and Physiology
In Ms. Helms' class, students are analyzing the effects of ph levels on enzymes.
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Anatomy and Physiology
Ms. Jennings provides feedback as Anthony and Tatianalee are discussing the virtual lab components on Friday, September 6.
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AP Biology (above and just below) - "Speed dating as an organelle"
Students are using cheesy pick up lines to review the functions, habits and examples of cell structures by candlelight and aromatic flowers. Ms. Di Salvo was so excited to try this collaborative strategy with her AP Biology class. Each student is also recording this critical information in a graphic organizer.
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Partner in Education: Summit Church
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A huge thank you to Summit Church for creating "Back to School" Goodie Bags for each of our teachers! Pictured below, our 9th grade campus teachers look forward to using the supplies and treats provided.
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Class of 2021: Attention Juniors
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An important reminder about "Opportunity Scholarships"
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College and Career Center Updates
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Meet Mr. Thompson, CCC Counselor
Mr. Brandon Thompson, our College and Career Center Counselor, started with OCPS at West Orange High School. A proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, Mr. Thompson is thrilled to help seniors research colleges and develop their post high school plans. You can find Mr. Thompson upstairs in Building 2 in his office, in the College and Career Center, or during a college visit.
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OCPS Offers Multiple Financial Aid Nights
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Upcoming College Visits for Seniors and Senior Night (Sept. 24)
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Football
We hope you will make it out to a game, whether home or away the Grenadiers are motivated to play their best!
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Softball Tryouts This Week!
Any students interested in playing Softball, please contact Coach Smith ([email protected]) or Coach Sobol ([email protected]). Tryouts will take place the week of September 9-13. |
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Wednesday, September 11 - Both A & B Lunches
Are you interested in getting involved in a club, but you don't know how? Join one of our awesome service organizations!
Are you looking for something to do after school, before tutoring? Join one of our fabulous interest clubs!
Club Rush is your opportunity to learn more about and sign up for one of our many clubs or organizations.
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Reminder: Colonial offers free tutoring for all our Grenadiers.
October 18th will bring the end of the first quarter and report card grades. If you need a little extra help with understanding daily lessons or just want to study with guided help, check out the on-campus tutoring options below!
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Thank you for anything you might contribute. We will be collecting donated items through Monday, September 16th.
The Leonard M. Thompson International Airport on Great Abaco was completely inundated with floodwaters inhibiting rescue missions for parts of last week.
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Parent Leadership Council
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Wednesday, September 18th (9th Grade Center)
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Closing Image of the Week . . .
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We appreciate our teachers and staff, not just during Teacher Appreciation Week once per year in early May, but year-round!!
What to do when your school safely makes it through a Hurricane? Celebrate with an ice cream sundae of course! Grenadier staffulty were treated to an ice cream social courtesy of Dr. Maestre and our front office staff.
Make it a great week Grenadiers and don't forget about Club Rush on Wednesday during lunch!
Dr. Maestre, Principal
Colonial High School
Sunday, September 8, 2019
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