DPHS Community Member,
We look forward to our students seizing the opportunity to show what they know, and have learned throughout the course of the 2021 - 2022 school year.
This week students will take Common Final Exams (CFEs) for non FSA, EOC, or AP courses.
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Wednesday, May 18th - May 20th, students will start to check in their laptops to the Media Center for the summer via their English class.
Upcoming Events:
Baccalaureate for Seniors is Sunday, May 22nd, 5pm at Ebon Temple - 7001 Wallace Road, Orlando Florida.
Graduation Rehearsal, Monday, 5/23/22 at the Amway Arena, students are to arrive by 7:45am. Rehearsal starts at 8:00am and should last approximately 1.5 hours. Check the Seniors, Seniors, Seniors page on the school website for more detailed information.
Graduation, Tuesday, 5/24/22 at 8:30am at the Amway Arena.
Wednesday, May 25th end of 4th nine weeks and the last day of school for the students.
Finish Strong Panthers!
With the support of families and the community, we create enriching and diverse pathways to lead our students to success.
Mrs. Nelson-Warren
Pictured very top: DP Debate team competes in the state championship (please see their success story below).
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May 18-23: Device collection
May 19: Spring Football game at home
May 22: Senior Baccalaureate Ceremony at the Ebon Temple on Wallace Road
May 23: Graduation rehearsal
May 24: Graduation at the Amway Arena, 8:30 a.m.
May 25: Spring football game vs. Winter Haven at DP
June 5-12: Special Olympics Summer Volunteer Opportunity (June 5-12)
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Partner in Education of the Week |
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All student OCPS devices will be collected this year. This includes laptops, chargers, and hotspots. Current students who are currently enrolled in summer school will be able to keep their computer until the end of their program. Device collection will begin on May 18th and end on May 23rd. Any students who do not turn in devices before the collection window ends, will be fined in accordance with the district’s usage policy.
Devices must be clean, free of stickers and sticker residue, and returned with a charger. Devices should also be fully charged. All devices will be inspected upon return. If physical damage is noted, the fines will be assessed on the spot and the student will be notified of the charges. If the damage is determined during inspection by our repair vendor, the student will be fined and parents will be notified by phone. Devices will be turned in during your assigned English period. If you do not have an English class on campus, you can turn your device in on May 18th.
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Art Magnet - National Recognition
Lucia Hernandez is a Visual Art Magnet Student in the 9th-grade class this year and has won 2nd place with her amazing design for the 2022 Magnet Schools of America Poster Contest for the High School Level.
Her poster design includes the following Magnet School Pillars:
• diversity
• innovative curriculum
• professional development
• academic excellence
She received recognition for her award at the last OCPS School Board Meet on May 10th (below). Congratulations, Lucia, on your National Level Art Award! We are so excited and proud of her!
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Center for International Studies (CIS) |
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Debate Team
Throughout the year, the team has had its ups and downs, but that all culminated in our second to last tournament of the year on April 23 at Colonial High School. At the FCDI State Championship, the team took four competitors, and advanced all to elimination rounds.
In Novice Congressional Debate, Thomas Cohen and Megan McAvoy both comfortably advanced to finals out of preliminary rounds, with Thomas Cohen taking 2nd place in finals.
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In Lincoln Douglas debate, the team took Belinda-Rodriguez Vasquez and Adrian Duran. With both of them advancing out of elimination rounds, they matched up against each other. Because they met in quarterfinals, coach had to choose one to advance, and did so in advancing Adrian Duran, the higher seeded debater despite the fact that she would have done phenomenally given any other quarterfinal matchup. Adrian advanced throughout the bracket, and on a 2-1 decision, is your newest FCDI State Champion in Lincoln Douglas debate, a first for Dr. Phillips High School!
The team cannot express enough how much pride it has in all competitors who were present and in the team's accomplishments in general on what has been a great year. The team will finish up the year at NCFL Nationals in Washington D.C. over Memorial Day weekend to cap off the season.
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Credit: DP weekly curriculum segment compiled by Coach Riki Smith, M.Ed.
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Zoe Elysee Monge-Nelson, a 2014 DPHS graduate and state runner-up Tennis champion graduated from FSU with a Juris doctor degree this month! Awww DP!! |
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Baccalaureate Ceremony
Seniors are invited to attend this year's Baccalaureate Service on May 22 at the Ebon Temple on Wallace Road. Baccalaureate is an optional, inspirational service of reflection. A barbecue reception will be held after the ceremony. Please arrive at 4:30 in your cap and gown. For more details, see Mr. Coney in Room 4-121.
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Valencia enrollment assistance - special event (May 21): |
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Valencia College Summer Math Academy: |
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Professional help in preparing a quality resume: |
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The Orange County Library System has a number of resources available for FREE to help with job searches and resume building beneficial to both OCPS students and parents. One example is their "Brainfuse" resume review service which assists with "writing a winning resume" at no cost and is available 24 hours. You can also use their "Book a Pro" service to get help from a librarian for 30 minutes at a time, also at no cost. All that is needed is a library card number or school ID (no charge for Orange County residents).
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Two books of possible help to students and parents currently available from the Orange County Library System.
* Visit the OCLS website for more information, to get assistance, or to get a library card. |
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OCPS Parent Academy (May 21): |
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Parent Academy
We are pleased to announce that we will have our next Parent Academy:
"Together Towards Tomorrow"
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9am to 1pm.
This event will be in person and we are asking all parents to register! It is very important that you sign up for at least one Parent Academy during the year, and this will be the last one for this school year!
The event will focus on learning about educational resources, programs, and enrichment opportunities to keep your child engaged during the summer months.
There will be up to 5 sessions that will be offered in Spanish only.
Registration includes:
· FREE Admission
· FREE Exhibit Hall
· FREE Book for each child attending the event
· FREE Morning Snack and Lunch
· FREE Tote Bag for each adult
· FREE Youth Academy (childcare) for ages 4-13
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Student Government Association |
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AP Snack Carts:
May is AP exam season! Student Council hosted AP snack carts before every AP exam with a wide variety of snacks and drinks for students to grab and go. There were also pencils and pens for students that forgot to bring one. This ensured that every AP student was prepared and had a snack to enjoy before the exam and during the 10 minute break. We hope you had a happy testing season!
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Thank You to Our Seniors:
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on everything that has happened. We want to thank our role model seniors who have passed on their guidance to the underclassmen. From the ones who have taken part in our organization for all four years, to those who joined within their final year of being a Panther, each and every one of them have made a difference in our student body. Here’s a shout out to the seniors who have made this year the year that it is:
Executives: Nourah Al Sayed, Olivia Farkas, Ariana Montero, Shivani Sivasamy, and Amanda Wall
Fourth years: Bernice Chau, Jasaiaha Delgado, Tierney Diedrich, and Anna Nguyen
Third years: Lindsay DeSiato, Ricky Liu, Russell MacGregor, and Alexander Rodriguez
Second years: Jhoset Avila Lopez, Danishka Morissette, and Andrew Olivo
First years: Jenna Faddoul
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New SGA Officers:
Now, with a new year comes a new team. Here are the DPHS SGA officers for the 2022-2023 school year!
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Boys Track
Panthers place 7th at State Meet in the 4x100 meter relay
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Football
Panthers Spring game is set for Thursday the 19th at home. Come out and support!!
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Dr. Phillips High School
6500 Turkey Lake Road,
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone 407-355-3200
Fax 407-355-3288
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