Monday, August 14, 2023
Knights Find A Way!
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Ocoee Community Member
I am very pleased to share with the Ocoee community that the 2023-2024 school year got off to a very successful start this past Thursday! Our amazing educators had already returned a week before the students making sure that everything was set for a positive, enthusiastic start and all that preparation paid off as illustrated by some of the pictures within this issue.
It is the commitment not just of the OHS leadership team, but of all our teachers, coaches, club & organizational sponsors, and counselors that each of our students receive the best instructional, extracurricular opportunities and supports possible. In addition to that, we want to make sure that every one of our Knights also receives a most well-rounded education. This is why in these issues you will also find highlights from our many extracurricular events running alongside academics. We want our students to maximize their overall high school experience while they are here.
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Gabriel Gonzalez (SGA President) and Bayleigh Castle (SGA VP of Student Life) lead our Day 1 Pep Rally. |
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Our varsity cheerleaders showing their Knight pride at lunch! |
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Day #1 in Ms. Vinson’s U.S. History class. |
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As you scroll down through this issue and scan the various images, a pattern is evident. One of the greatest characteristics of our Ocoee community is the genuine care and compassion shared between staff, students and parents. This is actually something we notice year-round, but it really accelerated as we all worked together towards a successful launch for 2023-2024 through special events such as Pre-Planning and Knight Fever.
This is going to be an amazing school year. I challenge our Knights to review their personal goals daily, to be on campus on time, and to never hesitate to seek help when needed. Remember . . . Knights Find A Way!
Thank you for reading and your partnership in education.
In Knight Pride,
Dr. Karcinski
Principal
Ocoee High School
Pictured very top: Knight Fever, Tuesday, August 8th
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Back to School Information |
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All meals are free to students this year: |
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Back to School Resources: |
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Please get your PTSA membership this month. The cost is only $7.00. Thank you for your support!
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Homecoming
Knight Under the Stars
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Knight Spotlight
SGA and Mr. Kelly
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Thank you SGA and Mr. Kelly for all the hard work you have put in this summer! Between helping teachers set up their classrooms, passing out laptops, and even serving teachers breakfast during their pre-planning week outing, our SGA students are always here with a helping hand! |
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Knight Fever Highlights
Tuesday, August 8
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We really put the fever in Knight Fever on Tuesday as the temperature was in the TRIPLE DIGITS!! But that didn't stop all our incoming freshmen and our returning students from meeting their teachers and seeing what Ocoee has to offer! |
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Getting Ocoee ready for the 2023-2024
School Year!
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Team Building & Camaraderie: |
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Mrs. Khan put on an amazing first teacher get together! Teachers met at Winter Garden Bowl to get to know each other and eat the famous breakfast made by Mr. Hendricks! Thank you Mrs. Khan, Mr. Hendricks, and Winter Garden Bowl!
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Mrs. Khan showing off her 110 bowling score that she got! |
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Teacher Professional Development: |
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Teachers were also in different training sessions during their summer pre-planning week to continue with our promise of giving our students the best learning experience while here at Ocoee. |
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Footnote for our community:
Pictured above and below our educators were reviewing "close reading strategy" as part of their annual pre-planning period. This refers to a process through which a student uses a series of active approaches to gather important information from a text and share what they learn through the annotation process. This leads to students having a much better understanding of what they are studying.
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Teacher Spotlight
Mrs. Koche, Reading
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Congratulations to Mrs. Koche on being selected for the Classroom Dreams Teacher Wish-list! Artemis Lifestyles Management Company picked a couple lucky teachers to buy items off their wish list. |
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What do you teach and how long have you been teaching?
I teach ELD (English Language Development), DLA- R (Developmental Language Arts ESOL - Reading) and Intensive Reading. Most of my students are ELL (English Language Learners) students. I taught Spanish and English in Colombia for 12 years and I have been teaching at OCPS for 16 years.
Where did you go to College?
I attended Javeriana University in Bogota, Colombia. I studied Languages (Spanish, English, and French) and received my degree in education.
Where are you from?
I was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
What is on your bucket list?
I want to take my husband to the Vatican. It was such an amazing experience that I want him to experience it too. I also want to go to Greece. I love history and it is one of those places where you can learn about previous civilizations.
And, what is a fun fact about you that most people don't know?
- I love to take pictures 🙂 Pictures are moments in life to remember.
- I love to dance.
- I love to go to the Disney parks, go to the beach, swim and read.
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Privileges and Expectations
2023-2024
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Sporting Events, Shows, Extracurricular Activities
* High school students - Must show ID
* Middle school students - Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
* Students who attend events and are suspected to be "under the influence" are subject to OCPS Student Code of Conduct disciplinary action and immediate removal from the event.
* Disruptive behavior before/during/after the event will result in no entry to future events.
* All parents/guardians are responsible for their child's behavior before/during/after the event.
* Must follow the OCPS Student Code of Conduct
* Must have signed and current OCPS Student Code of Conduct acknowledgement form
* Must follow traffic pattern and rules for parking
* Presale tickets - available for select games
* Must be picked up no later than 15 minutes after conclusion of the event
- Students picked up later than 15 minutes more than two (2) events in a row will not be able to purchase tickets for 30 days.
* No level 3 or 4 discipline offenses
- (Offenses will restart at the beginning of each semester)
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Participation in Sports, Band/KVE, Stomp and Shake, SGA, Principal's Council and/or JROTC
* All student-athletes should be maintaining grades of "C" or higher in all of their courses.
* Must have signed athletic contract and current OCPS Student Code of Conduct
* Automatic removal for Level IV infractions
* All students are required to be in designated area prior/during/after practice or meeting with supervision.
* Must demonstrate appropriate behavior at all games, practices and/or transportation to events
* Students are not permitted to sit in unsupervised locations or remain on campus unless with a coach, club sponsor, or director.
* Automatic removal for Level 3 altercations on/off campus
* All student-athletes and club participants are required to be in compliance with attendance expectations.
* Student-athletes must be present the day of a sporting event and attend all assigned classes.
- The OCPS Handbook and FHSAA also states, "On the days that school is in session, an athlete must attend a minimum of 4 periods in order to play or practice that day, unless prior arrangements were made with the Athletic Director."
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Attendance & Tardies
Florida state statute considers a student with 15 or more unexcused absences within 90 calendar days to be habitually truant. Section 1003.21 Florida Statutes
* Student who arrive after 7:45 a.m. must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to be signed in at the front desk. Students cannot sign themselves into school. NO EXCEPTIONS.
* Parent contact will be made prior to signing in late to school for any student drivers that arrive after 7:45 a.m. and do not have late arrival. NO EXCEPTIONS.
* Students who are not able to reach a parent or guardian will remain in the front office until one can be reached.
* Student drivers who do not follow the attendance and tardy policy are at risk of losing their parking privileges. (See parking contract for details.)
* Tardy students will not be permitted to bring in outside food past the front desk.
* Students must have an Ocoee High School student ID
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Student Parking
* Must have less than 15 unexcused absences (Single class absences—Skipping—included)
- Previous year attendance will determine if students are available for a parking pass.
- If you had 15 or more unexcused absences in the previous year Semester 2, you must demonstrate 30 consecutive days of attendance in order to qualify for a parking pass in the current school year.
* Must maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.50 or higher
* Must have a signed OCPS Code of Conduct
* Must follow all traffic signs and rules of the road
* No Level 3 or 4 discipline offenses
* Financial obligations cleared
* Must have Ocoee High School I
* A valid driver's license (NOT a permit)
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Senior Photos
Class of 2024: You need to book your senior portrait session THIS SUMMER. Sessions are free. Book here: https://new.leonards.com
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Attention seniors who have not met your math and/or reading concordant score yet to graduate!
You need to sign up for the August SAT now. The late registration deadline is August 15th. You cannot receive a high school diploma in the state of Florida without meeting your math and reading test requirement. All students who have not met their test requirement (and their parents) have been notified repeatedly via email and phone call. If you have any questions, please email your guidance counselor or ocoee_hs@ocps.net and we will direct your question to the right person.
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Homecoming / Grad Bash / Prom
* Must have less than 15 unexcused absences (single class absences included) for the semester in which the event occurs.
* Must have signed and current OCPS Student Code of Conduct
* No active Level 3 or 4 discipline offenses in the semester the event occurs
* Be on track for graduation or have taken 3 consecutive concordant score exams
* Financial obligations cleared
* Must leave event no later 15 minutes after conclusion of the event
* Must have Ocoee High School student ID
* Must have purchased ticked through SchoolPay.com or designated collection process |
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Senior Shirt and Exclusive Senior Events
* On track for graduation or have taken 3 consecutive concordant score assessments
* If not on track for graduation: must have attended mandatory tutoring sessions (If assigned)
* In compliance with mandatory attendance rules at the time of shirt distribution
If student is not in compliance will need to demonstrate 30 days of consecutive attendance to school.
Dual enrollment (In good standing for attendance OTC/Dual Enrollment)
* Must have a "C" average or a 2.00 GPA
* Must have completed initial senior meeting with Guidance Counselor
* Must have Ocoee High School student ID
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More Day #1 Highlights . . . |
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Dr. Henry has created an awesome learning environment for his seniors to have
a successful year!
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We are so happy to see all of our Knight’s smiling faces back on campus! |
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Giancarlos Delgado holds up his Ocoee Knight t-shirt. All students at Ocoee High receive a new shirt day 1 as a part of our pep rally rotation. This is a tradition that dates back to 2005 when Ocoee High School first opened. |
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Sneak peek inside Ms. Hatch’s AICE US History class on Day 1 |
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This Week in Knight Athletics: |
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This step is required for Band, JROTC, and for any sport a student wants to try out.
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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USE YOUR POTENTIAL
Having potential
works exactly the opposite to the way
a bank savings account does.
In a savings account, as time goes by,
your money compounds interest.
The longer you leave it untouched,
the more it increases.
When it comes to your potential,
the longer you leave it untouched,
the more it decreases.
Usused potential wastes away.
If you want your potential to increase,
you have to tap into it.
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Remember this Knights.
You are the only person in existence
who can use your potential. It is an awesome responsibility.
Make every day count this school year.
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Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski, Principal
Ocoee High School
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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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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