Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Knights Find A Way!
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Ocoee Community Member
I hope you enjoyed your weekend and the Dr. MLK, Jr. holiday on Monday. The first regular school week of the 2023-24 third quarter got off to a successful start and second quarter report cards should be available on Skyward this Thursday, January 18th. I urge you to review with your student their grades, study habits and goals for the new semester ( 2-min. Skyward How To YouTube video). |
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In addition to Friday's Apopka Tripleheader, we have other home games scheduled each day this week. Please see our athletics calendar below and come on out to cheer on your Knights! (Tickets)
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Knights, prepare to make this week #2 another successful one after a great beginning to 2024! Thank you for reading.
Dr. Karcinski
Principal
Ocoee High School
Pictured very top: Congratulations to our boys varsity soccer team as they took home the title of West Metro Champions! Orlando Sentinel (Jan. 12): "Ocoee defeated Horizon on penalty kicks to claim the West Metro Conference championship on Wednesday. Juniors Ismael Herrera, Jacob Munoz and Kenwood Bossous are among top players this season. Munoz has 12 goals and 5 assists through 14 games."
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Mr. Wright is our Technology Support Representative and his student assistants are the first level of support for students and teachers who have technical needs. Mr. Wright trains his assistants to troubleshoot laptop issues that students have, and they work diligently to resolve them. Besides working with his student assistants, Mr. Wright is also responsible for making sure all technical needs across the campus are responded to in a timely manner. |
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Student tech assistants Alvin Tran (left) and Iain Bromby (right), troubleshoot
Nicolas Harbilas’ laptop issue.
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Ms. Rascoe’s Biology class participated in a 'Twizzler lab' as an engaging way to demonstrate the basic structure and components of DNA strands . |
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This week we highlight the Key Club. Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve. During their Fun Friday event they engaged the student body by painting faces and celebrating the new year. |
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Senior Customs Day
Wednesday, January 24th
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Rally to Tally
Tuesday, January 30th
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Mr. Kelly and his SGA students came in over the winter break to add some creativity to our school wall. Each hallway bathroom is getting a makeover by adding inspirational quotes and artwork for students to see daily. |
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Thank you Aysia Adams, Gabriel Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez, Yalitza Adams, Sophia Tedder, Sarah Proper, Zaneta Athoro for your artistic skills! |
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Lady Knight Wrestling - Girls Knight Out
This past Friday, Coach Croskey, Coach Karbowsky, and Mr. Alderman were able to put together a successful first-ever all Girls Knight Out wrestling event! This event consisted of 23 wrestling teams and over 160 girls wrestling. This was an overall 'excellent' for the girls all across Orange County!
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Hannah Perez smiling with her pin. |
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Coach Croskey giving Hannah a pep talk before going out on the mat. |
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2023-24 Yearbook on sale now for $75. Purchase today at yearbookforever.com Here is another Sneak Peek!
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College and Career Center |
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Seniors: it is imperative that you check your email and school portals. If you have applied to a college, you need to make sure ALL required items are submitted to ensure you receive a decision. If you have questions about your portal, please come by the College & Career Center during your lunch or after school to see Ms. Wolfgramm and Ms. Hendricks. |
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FAFSA:
The FAFSA is now OPEN! Please work with your senior to complete this important financial aid application. Schools will want to see this application submitted so they know how much they can award your student. Use these links to help you complete the FAFSA:
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Valencia College:
Seniors - if you qualify for application fee waivers and still need to submit an application to Valencia College, come by the College & Career Center during your lunch for help with the application fee.
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Bridges to Success Scholarship Program: The Bridges to Success Scholarship Program is designed to support students in their first two years of school. Students who could benefit from a mentor checking in with you to help you keep on track with your classes/grades will want to consider applying. You do need to be PELL eligible to apply for Bridges. You can find out if you are PELL eligible by completing the FAFSA application. In addition, you will need to participate in community service while in the program and attend sessions geared towards helping you with things like time management, leadership development, and more. Additionally, the Bridges program provides financial support by covering the cost of your two years at Valencia College, provided you meet all necessary requirements while in the program. Bridges starts in the summer after high school graduation – something you must be able to commit to. The Bridges to Success application is due January 25th! See Ms. Hendricks if you are interested in applying.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program - PAID INTERNSHIP open to Juniors + Seniors. Students selected will participate in an eight-week, hands-on, experiential summer internship as well as a week-long, all expenses paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington DC. Learn more HERE.
BigFuture Scholarships: open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors! This is the easiest scholarship you will complete! Take the time to complete the BigFuture tasks to enter drawings for $40,000 and $500 scholarships! No essay, application, or minimum GPA requirement!
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Juniors’ Scholarships:
Coolidge Scholarship: for JUNIORS ONLY. Deadline to apply is January 18, 2024. Full-ride, four-year scholarship. Learn more here: https://coolidgescholars.org
Horatio Alger Scholarship: for JUNIORS ONLY. Deadline to apply is March 15th, 2024. Open to students who demonstrate integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. Begin the application HERE.
Hamilton Scholars: for JUNIORS ONLY. Deadline to apply is January 25th, 2024. Provides mentorship, practical guidance, and a comprehensive network of support for success in college. Begin the application HERE.
College Prep Programs:
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Valencia Horizon Scholars:
The Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program has extended their application deadline for eligible 9th grade students for the 2023-2024 school year to February 1, 2024! The Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program is a scholarship, mentoring, and college readiness program looking for economically disadvantaged students who are interested in continuing their education after high school with a scholarship and would benefit from personal, professional, and academic support throughout high school.
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This Week's Motivational Moment!
Ocoee HS remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Dr. King provided many leadership lessons that could have applicability for our Knights as they progress through life. Among them:
• Set goals and make a detailed plan of action to reach them — for yourself and your organization.
• Understand your adversary's point of view to recognize the weaknesses of your own positions.
• Never seek to humiliate your opponent; search for common ground.
• Conduct a postmortem analysis of every action to learn from your mistakes.
• When speaking, relate stories of individual acts of courage and sacrifice to help make your cause relevant to the daily lives of those affected.
• Practice what you preach.
• Stay awake to new ideas and have the courage to change.
• Keep fellow leaders focused on priorities.
• Keep followers well-informed.
• Constantly look for alliances, if only on one issue.
• Listen to your critics carefully.
Martin Luther King Jr. – by the numbers:
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Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski, Principal
Ocoee High School
Monday, January 15, 2024
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Ocoee High School Senior Leadership Team |
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Ocoee High School
1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway,
Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone 407-905-3000
Fax 407-905-3099
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