Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Knights Find A Way!
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Ocoee Community Member
In addition to February's recognition as Black History Month, the first full week of February is marked out throughout the United States as National School Counselor Week. Ocoee High School is fortunate to have the following team of dedicated professionals who support our Knights every school day:
- Julie Stallings
- Cailtin Diaz
- Nadia Morel
- Sonya Worrell
- Nikea Coffee
- Summer Lynum-Spencer
- Shasaree Hendricks
- Erin Wolfgramm
- Rima Rabieh
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The incredible work that our counselors perform all year often goes unseen by the public. However, their roles are integral to student success. They work with all of our Ocoee students to remove barriers to learning by addressing the students’ academic concerns, career options and social/emotional skills. Our school counseling programs also help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators.
If you happen to see or work with any of our counselors this week, please take a quick moment to thank them for what they do. Coming from a student or the community, that would mean great deal.
Thank you for reading and make it another successful week Knights!
Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski
Principal
Ocoee High School
Pictured at the top of this issue: Ms. Anderson and Ms. Tresegno were celebrated this past week as our Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year! They are pictured with Dr. Karcinski at last Friday evening's OCPS Annual Stellar Awards dinner. Congratulations!
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Knight Spotlight
Micah Hannah, Girls Basketball Single PPG Record
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Valentine's Day Candy Grams: |
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February is CTE Month across the US: |
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Last week, our Meat Judging CDE team participated in the University of Florida clinic to prepare for competition! Team members include: Jaxson Young, Madelyn Young, and Dakota Keller. |
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Ocoee Drumline #2 at the FFCC Season Premiere! |
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Our Ocoee Drumline took 2nd place at the season premiere with Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC) marking school history with their best season start ever! |
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1) Superintendent's Weekly Message for Monday, Feb. 5: |
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2) OCPS Virtual Parent Academy Tuesday evening from 6-7pm: |
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3) Top Talent Casting Call: |
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Email and School Portals
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 + Ms. Hendricks.
FAFSA: The FAFSA is OPEN!
If you haven’t created your FSA ID or you haven’t completed the student portion of the 24-25 FAFSA, sign up for a help session. The sooner your FAFSA is submitted, the better. Schools will be looking at the completion time stamp ahead of processing.
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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 and Career Center during your lunch for help with the application fee.
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Scholarships:
Seniors - there are MANY scholarships available. We are constantly adding new opportunities to the Scholarship Spreadsheet. Please take advantage and APPLY!
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Hospitality & Culinary Scholarships: |
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Rent-Free College Housing: |
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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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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.
College Prep Programs:
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Valencia Dual Enrollment Information:
Valencia College Dual Enrollment is now accepting applications. If interested in learning more, sign up for one of their virtual information sessions.
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It’s all hands on in Biology!
Ms. Rascoe and Ms. Vega’s classes deepened their understanding of mitosis and meiosis by modeling the various stages with an Oreo demonstration and pipe cleaner activity.
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'Fresh Start February' and HOPE Classes
Aligned with Fresh Start February, our HOPE classes worked collaboratively on a research project and gallery walk displaying various drugs, their long term effects, classifications, addictiveness and physical and psychological dependence.
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These Knights were writing individual points on a 4-part poster from their study of the issues surrounding Methamphetamine. |
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Congratulations to Leonna who entered the closest guess of how many books we have in our library collection. |
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LAKAY had a successful book drive! LAKAY worked with UCF’s chapter Fanm Kreyol, Inc. in collecting books to donate to local elementary schools to continue literacy around the area! |
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3DE Update
3DE Knights engaged in real-world business methods
and challenges!
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Class Level Teacher Swap: |
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Coach Axon and Ms. King swapped classes for the day earlier last week. Coach Axon spent the day with 9th grade 3DE Knights to help them understand the importance of asking the right questions for surveys and how to use the survey responses collected as data in their presentations for the 9.4 Arby's Case Challenge. Ms. King supported our sophomore 3DE Knights as they finalized their 10.4 Case Challenge for The Home Depot. Great teamwork between our 3DE Launch Teachers to support Ocoee's 3DE students in preparation for the National Case Challenges! |
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Arby's Cultural Agility Case Challenge |
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Mrs. King's 3DE students are working with Arby's for their 9.4 Cultural Agility Case Challenge. Arby’s competes for customers with two major types of restaurants: quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and fast-casual restaurants. Arby's provides affordable, high-quality meals and a pleasing modern look. Arby's is aware of the demographics they serve. They currently focus on two key demographics: the mid-30s, married couples with two kids, who are family-focused and like fresh foods, and the 55-year-old male who likes consistency, value, routine, and loyalty. Arby's now wants to add a third key demographic. They want to create loyal customers in the 13- to 17-year-old age group. That's where our 9th grade 3DE students come in... they've been tasked to help build the next generation of Arby's customers.
Business Coaches met with 9th grade 3DE Knights this past week to review the following:
- Groups were to create a survey and distribute it to 30 upperclassmen.
- Based on the survey data, what two or three customer experience recommendations did they make.
- Teams shared what steps Arby's should take to implement their recommendations.
Business Coaches provided feedback to groups to help solidify their recommendations and presentations. Our 9th grade 3DE Knights will work to finalize their presentations as Internal Judging Day is taking place on Monday, February 12th.
Good luck 3DE Knights!
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1) College cost increases exceeds the rates of both inflation and household income: |
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As shown above in the chart, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the tuition and fee costs associated with obtaining an undergraduate education have greatly outpaced the general cost of living, as measured by the consumer price index, and median household income over the past few decades.
Knight footnote: Please take advantage of our College and Career Resource Center while you are still at Ocoee; especially when it comes to matters of college financial aid.
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2) Largest U.S. Black-owned businesses: |
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3) Super Bowl LVIII tickets are the highest on record: |
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4) WISDOM TO LIVE BY
Read inspirational quotes for our Knights about counting on yourself, focusing on learning and breaking bad habits.
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J.K. Rowling On Self-Reliance
We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.
~ J.K. Rowling, author
Eric Ries On Advancing
The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else.
~ Eric Ries, entrepreneur
Eddie Robinson On Influence
Leadership, like coaching, is fighting for the hearts and souls of men and getting them to believe in you.
~ Eddie Robinson, football coach
Tom Brady On Self-Discipline
The more good behaviors you have, the better things turn out. It's just, do people have the discipline to repeat those behaviors? That's the tricky part.
~ Tom Brady, Super Bowl Champion
Nathanael Emmons On Self Discipline
Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters.
~ Nathanael Emmons, theologian
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Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski, Principal
Ocoee High School
Tuesday, February 6, 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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