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Welcome to the Class of 2021!!
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555 West Martin St.
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 905-5500
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Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!
I look forward to a great year of teaching and learning as we embark on a journey like no other year. Teachers started this journey last week in preparing the LaunchEd classrooms to welcome the students this week. The students started this week and as we continue to grow more will utilize all the available resources to succeed. We appreciate the patience of the students, parents and teachers as we work through the new programs along with some of the old. We will persevere and have a great year of teaching and learning.  |
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Maya Angelou, Poet
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One of my strange hobbies is to scroll through quotes to find inspiration. I recently read a quote by Maya Angelou, "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." As I read this, I think of our school year. What is happening is changing the way we will provide quality instruction for our students but we refuse to let it reduce the quality in which we accomplish this goal. It has changed the way we will connect with our students, but we refuse to allow it to reduce the bond that comes with those connections. The connections will be strong and will be the reason we are able to reach new heights in the new platforms! We look forward to a great year and remember #DarterConnections will remain strong!
Lyle F. Heinz
Principal Apopka High School
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August 17: LaunchEd Curbside Meals - this is the next Monday pickup date for weekly meals
August 21: Those students participating in the OCPS Face-to-Face model return to campus
Sept. 7: Labor Day Holiday
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Staff Spotlight: Welcome Mr. Barrios!
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Roger Barrios, Engineering
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Mr. Barrios is joining the Engineering Magnet team from another school in our district. He is teaching Introduction to Engineering Design and Engineering Design and Development. We are excited to welcome him to Apopka High School and we look forward to what he will bring to this amazing program!
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| | Mr. Barrios receives a science grant from Duke Energy for his work on electric cars while at Lockhart Middle School. |
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| Mr. Barrios on the track with one of his middle school science students seated in one of several electric cars they built earlier this year. The electric cars were designed to operate on lithium batteries as part of a project to test low power consumption and aerodynamics.
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STEM Jobs in the USA
Making sense of the chart: This is a recent poster produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It shows:
- STEM jobs in the USA
- Typical education level needed by job type
- Projected change in employment from 2018 to 2028
- Median annual salary in $000's
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Schedule Change Requests
Students may request a schedule change during the drop/add period from August 13-16. Students will complete a Google form during this time period which can be accessed through the school website: www.apopkahs.ocps.net or by logging into their school Google account and submitting this form: www.tinyurl.com/2020AHSrequest
We will do our best to honor the requests made. However, we may not be able to honor all requested changes as we need to adhere to class size limitations and consider a myriad of factors while balancing the needs of our overall student population. Requests cannot be honored for a different lunch shift/location, a different class period, and a different teacher. Once schedule changes occur, there will be a lag between Skyward and Canvas availability for the new class(es).
Course Leveling
As scheduling errors and change requests are addressed, we are also working to level core courses to meet the state required maximum class size law, pursuant to Florida Statute 1003.03. We strive to keep schedule, teacher, and lunch changes to a minimum to the fullest extent possible. Once schedule changes occur, there will be a lag between Skyward and Canvas availability for the new class(es).
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College and Career Announcements
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Attention Parents of the Class of 2021!
Follow us on Instagram - apopkahscollegeandcareer and Twitter- @HsApopka
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Scholarship Spotlight for the Week
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Vital Signs
The chances of being out of work in the USA are much less with higher levels of education (latest jobs report released last Friday, August 7)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; data table |
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Attention Class of 2021!
If you have not already had your senior portrait made it is not too late. View the flyer below for information on how to book your appointment. Click on this link to set-up an appointment:
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Please help us update our newsletter distribution!
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FALL SPORTS UPDATE (as of Wednesday, August 12)
At this time FHSAA has delayed the start of Fall Sports until August 24. They are scheduled to meet again on Friday, August 14 to reevaluate the situation. We will post on our website and on twitter what we know after the meeting. Athletes - make sure you are completely cleared to participate once we are able to get started. Please carefully read the information below. Thank you.
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2020-2021 Athlete Registration Instructions
Attention Parents and Student Athletes:
We are excited to announce that we are moving our athletic clearance process digitally for the 2020-21 athletic year. Be sure to read the following instructions on completing this process. ALL athletes MUST register using the athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org website even if your physical is still valid.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Athletic Trainer, Mr. Keister at kenneth.keister@ocps.net
ONLINE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE
Quick steps for parents/students using the on-line athletic physical clearance process:
1. Visit https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/
2. Watch the quick tutorial
3. Click Register. PARENTS register with valid email and password. Your email will serve as your username. Type in the code shown on the screen to verify you are a human. If this step is skipped your account will not activate. (If this step is skipped, please contact support at AthleticClearance.com to activate your account)
4. Login using the email address that you registered with
5. Click "Start Clearance Here" to start the
6. Select the year 2020-2021.
7. Select Apopka then choose a sport. (See #11 if you/your child play multiple sports)
8. Complete all required fields for Student Information, Parent/Guardian Info, Medical History and Signature Forms.
9. Upload a picture or scanned image of the completed EL2 form. This is the FHSAA physical form that must be completed by a physician. This form MUST be on the FHSAA form. No other version of a health physical form will be accepted.
10. Once you reach the Confirmation Message you have completed the process. Save this page for your records.
11. If you plan on trying out for additional sports/activities you may check off those sports below the Confirmation Message. Electronic signatures will be applied to the additional sports/activities. EVERY SPORT YOU PLAN ON TRYING OUT FOR MUST BE CHECKED OFF, OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRYOUT.
12. All of this data will be electronically filed with your school's athletic department for review. Please allow up to 48 hours for clearance. All documentation must be completed and submitted 48 hours prior to the start of conditioning/tryouts. Once your student's documentation has been reviewed and cleared for participation, an email notification will be sent.
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FHSAA Required Videos for all Athletes
Student-athletes must upload each of the completion certificates onto the Athletic Clearance Site in the proper location.
* Student-athletes must complete these videos a week PRIOR to the date that you are starting.
ALL players must complete these 3 videos each year:
1. Heat illness prevention https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61140/heat-illness-prevention
2. Sudden cardiac arrest https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61032/sudden-cardiac-arrest\
3. Concussion PLAYER VERSION https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61059/concussion-for-students
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Apopka High Fall Head Coaches Information
Please contact the coach if you need information in regard to fall sports. Given the current situation, there could be changes to the fall athletic calendar. We will post information on the website as it becomes available from FHSAA and OCPS.
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* Bowling: Eddie Jenkins eddie.jenkins@ocps.net
* Spirit Cheerleading: Kim Bercegeay kimmarie.bercegeay@ocps.net
* Cross Country: Cecilio Fowler cecilio.fowler@ocps.net
* Golf: Carrie Lieffers carrie.lieffers@ocps.net
* Volleyball: Edilberto Dominguez Cortes edilberto.dominguezcortes@ocps.net
OR Assistant Coach Ramon Reyes ramon.reyes-rosario@ocps.net
* Swimming & Diving: Jerry Russell jerry.russell@ocps.net
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This Week's Motivational Moment!
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WISDOM TO LIVE BY
In the principal's opening this week, Mr. Heinz shared that he enjoyed inspirational quotes. Here are a few to think about as we get ready to close out the first school week of 2020-2021!
 Colin Powell On Fundamentals
Success is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure. ~ Colin Powell, former U.S. secretary of state Maya Angelou On Leadership I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou, poet Ethel Barrymore On Humility You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself. ~ Ethel Barrymore, actress F. Scott Fitzgerald On Optimism Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat. ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, author
Winnie the Pooh On Living In The Moment
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