Oct. 16: Long Wednesday - School-Wide SAT/PSAT - NO EARLY RELEASE

2019-2020 School Calendar

FHS would like to spotlight and congratulate these students that received a perfect score on their End of Course (EOC) Assessment exams!

 

Congratulations to (from left to right): Ms. Neely, John Fremstad (US History), Rylee Hellinger (US History), Erick Rocher (US History), Mateo Aristizabal (US History), Julian Rocher (US History), Maria Varas (US History), Rachel Tobbell (Biology).

* Not pictured: J ames Bramnick (US History), Barbara Chiu (Biology), Felix Vargas (Biology), Thiago Rocha Leite (US History), Nathan Robbins (US History), Hailey Lam (US History).

Agricultural Science and the FFA students participated in The Landscape Show 2019. Their first event was the career presentation where the students watched and listened to speakers share career opportunities and experiences in the landscape business. Students were questioned on their knowledge of trees, citrus, and some insects. Students also learned about the great need for workers with expertise in agriculture and technology.

Afterwards, the students participated in a scavenger hunt in the exhibit hall containing a multiplicity vendors and organizations. They were challenged to identify the services and/or products each business offers.

Left to right: Ms. Smith, Commander Johnson, Mr. Yepes

FHS would like to congratulate Lieutenant Commander Harold Johnson  for being selected as the Horace Mann Teacher of the Month. Commander Johnson works diligently to foster a sense of belonging for students through our Naval Science program. Our students develop the knowledge and skills they need to achieve success, not only through this sea cadet program, but teaching students to utilize those qualities in life as well.

We are so grateful for the time and energy he spends ensuring students are successful! Thank you Commander Johnson.

School Counselor alphabet assignments have been updated. To view the School Counselor Contact Information click on the link.

Click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Grql-t6MinGi5OGpZcwtk4MMDniiiIa3dZZUhMQr9LA/edit?usp=sharing for tutoring opportunities available to our students.

~ Freshman students will need their device for the test.
~ Be sure to fully charge your device the night before, bring your device, and your charger as well.
~ All students are asked to check their student email accounts for updated room locations.

OCPS Scholarship Bulletin - Full Year   
* Coca Cola Scholars - application deadline is October 31st, 2019
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
* Dr. Pepper Giveaway - application deadline October 17th, 2019
https://www.drpeppertuition.com/
* Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship - application deadline November 30th, 2019
https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
* Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship - application deadline October 15th, 2019
https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2019/forms/welcome.php
* Southern Scholarship Foundation: Rent free living at UF, FSU, FAMU, FGCU, TCC, Flagler College and Santa Fe College. Application deadline: November 1st, 2019
https://www.southernscholarship.org/
  * MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide for 2019-2020. Listed are many scholarships that do not inquire about immigration status. https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources/
* Comcast Scholarship
https://apply.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/information.php
* CG Trader Scholarship
https://www.cgtrader.com/scholarships
* Tiadex Scholarship - U.S. Citizens or permanent residents planning to major in Marketing, Business or Entrepreneurship
https://www.triadexservices.com/triadex-scholarship/
* Florida Retired Educators Foundation: This scholarship is for students interested in becoming future educators. Apply online by early December.
https://members.frea.org/fref-scholarship-application
* Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program: Application deadline is October 25th, 2019
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/?SFMC_cid=EM206130-&rid=47055664
* Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program: Application deadline is November 13th, 2019
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/

* 2020-2021 FAFSA application available online https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

* Florida Financial Aid Application also available online (Bright Futures and other state grants and scholarships) https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

Over three-quarters of undergraduates attend public institutions. For these students, one important factor in higher borrowing has been years of state budget cuts, which have led to higher college costs. This is another reason why it is so important for students to complete the FAFSA and to take advantage of the college financial aid opportunities outlined in this issue and through our Student Services Office. Moreover, students should not get saddled with too much debt paying for their college experience as doing so might limit their options such as buying a home or getting married after college graduation. Read full article to accompany chart.

A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge.

In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

The show runs October 24 - 26 with a start time of 7:00 pm in the FHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the show are $10 at www.fhsboxoffice.com or at the door of each show.

William Danforth, who became the owner of the huge Ralston Purina Company, learned a lesson about success when he was a young man. He said, "When I was sixteen I came to St. Louis to attend high school. It was about a mile from my house to the school. A teacher, who lived nearby, and I would start out for school at the same time every morning. But he always beat me there. Even back then I didn't want to be beaten, and so I tried all the shortcuts. Day after day, however, he arrived ahead of me. Then I discovered how he did it. When he came to each street crossing, he would run to the other curb. The thing that put him ahead of me was just 'that little extra.'"