DPHS Community Member,
I hope that the new year has started on a positive note. As you may have already heard, the Florida Department of Education has released the graduation rate for the Class of 2020. Our 2020 seniors finished with a 97.5% graduation rate based upon the federal graduation rate method. ( Click here to access a spreadsheet with all of the Florida high schools' graduation rates as posted by the FLDOE. Once opened, scroll down to the 5th link on the webpage.) The SENIOR CLASS OF 2020 moved mountains and succeeded even in light of the pandemic. Congratulations to last year’s Class of 2020 graduating seniors - you demonstrated to the fullest the Panther Motto, “Never Less Than The Best!”
As we continue on in the 3rd nine weeks, please make sure your student is focused and attending classes daily either face-to-face or via Launch Ed. If your student is struggling with Launch Ed, please contact your student’s guidance counselor or drphillips_hs@ocps.net to make arrangements to move to face to face modality. Together we will ensure the success of our students.
Have a great week!
GO PANTHERS!
Dr. Knight
Pictured very top: January 6th sunset at Dr. Phillips High School
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Dates to Watch For & Helpful Links |
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Dates to Watch For:
Jan. 9: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (last Sat.) - Thank You DP SRO's for all you do (please see below)!
Jan. 12: Virtual DP Magnet Open House for 8th & 9th, 7:15 pm on Microsoft Teams
Jan. 13: Report Cards
Jan. 13: Girls Flag Football interest meeting, 1:30pm-2:00pm
Jan. 15: DP Basketball hosts #2 Oak Ridge (11-1), 7:30pm
Jan. 18: Dr. MLK, Jr Holiday (No school)
Jan. 19: Boys & Girls Tennis Tryouts, 2:45pm
Jan. 19: Baseball Tryouts, check-in 2:45pm
Jan. 27: OCPS Annual Stellar Awards
Jan. 31: Deadline for Senior Quotes to go under Yearbook photo
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DP Partner in Education of the Week! |
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Credit: Assistant Principal Maria K. Schmidt-Sutton, M.Ed.; Coach Riki Smith, M.Ed. |
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Drawing with Ms. Doyley
Ms. Doyley's Drawing 1 classes study the technique of contour drawing as they create their final project of the module. Students were tasked with drawing a still life photograph using the contour technique, then asked trace over it with pen to enhance contrast.
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Left: Eliya Zikri traces over her contour drawing in pen to create artistic contrast.
Right: Cynthia Castro focuses intently as she creates a contour drawing of a flower in a vase.
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Geometry with Mr. Cramer
Mr. Cramer’s Geometry students preparing for/taking a quiz on Right Triangles.
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Geometry with Ms. Shaw
Ms. Shaw’s Geometry class reviewing lessons on Trigonometry.
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Credit: Our weekly curriculum segment is compiled by Administrative Dean and Assistant Football & Baseball Coach Riki Smith, M. Ed.
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Blood Drive (Jan. 23 at Fitness CF - Gold's Gym)
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Yearbook Senior Quotes and Signatures
Seniors! It's time for you to complete a time-honored senior tradition and submit your Senior Quote to go under your photo in the Yearbook. Senior quotes are free again this year AND for the first time ever, you will also be able to submit a photo of your handwritten signature to go with your photo as well. The Yearbook staff will digitize your signature and place it under your photo in the senior portraits sections. We want this Yearbook to be as personal and special as possible for the Class of 2021!
To submit your quote and signature go to the link below https://tinyurl.com/seniorquotesdp21. Make sure to follow the instructions and guidelines to ensure you get yours in the book! The deadline for submissions is January 31st so don’t delay!
Girls Flag Football Interest Meeting (Jan. 13)
Attn: All Female athletes!!! Flag Football is having a short interest meeting next week Wednesday after school 1:30pm- 2pm in room 5-106A near the south campus cafeteria. For more info please see Coach Jones or Coach Valdes.
Baseball Tryouts (Jan. 19)
The Baseball season is around the corner! Any questions see Coach Evans on South Campus or Coach Smith on North Campus.
Tryouts:
- Date: Tuesday, January 19th
- Time: Check-in will start at 245pm, start time at 315pm.
- Place: Tryouts are held at the DP baseball field.
Tennis Tryouts (Jan. 19)
Tennis tryouts for boys and girls will begin Tuesday, January 19th at 2:45pm on the tennis courts. You must have an athletic physical submitted before you tryout. Please contact Coach Walker if you have any questions.
The Hope Club
Hope is inviting you to be part of their club and get the opportunity to gain over 40 volunteer hours. In the month of November alone, members of hope club were able to attain 20 hours due to the vast opportunities given. Make sure you join their remind, for more information text 81010 with the code 2o2ohope. Thank you and Go Panthers!
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PARENTS, 8th & 9th GRADERS! |
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You are invited to the Dr. Phillips High School Magnet Open House. It will be held on January 12th at 7:15PM virtually on Microsoft TEAMS. Just click the link below!
We will have breakout groups for each strand once you are in the General Meeting. Breakouts will be for Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, Theatre and TV/FILM Production.
Come out and meet the Visual and Performing Arts staff and see what we are all about!
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"Catching the Winning Behaviors"
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Jan. 9, 2021)
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Left: Officer Ryan Hartline, Orlando Police Department. Officer Hartline has 12 years in law enforcment and when off duty enjoys woodworking as a hobby.
Right: Master Police Officer D. Barnes, Orlando Police Department. Master Police Officer Barnes has been in law enforcement for 24 years and enjoys fishing when off duty.
We THANK YOU for all that do!!!! AWWW DP!
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SGA welcomes the 500+ students returning to face to face and all 3600+ Panthers to the second semester. We are working hard to bring socially distanced events to all of Panther Nation for 2021. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @stucodphs to stay up to date with the most information. |
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Boys Soccer
Both DP Boys Soccer teams pulled off big wins against Cypress Creek this PAST week. Our JV Panthers won 1-0 with a penalty kick by Luca Andreello while the Varsity Boys broke the Bears undefeated record with goals by Enzo Teles and Dwayne Pryce, and assists by Ron Benbassat and Francisco Sanchez, ending the game 2-0! Way to start of 2021 Boys! Come support our and cheer your Panthers on at our two away games this week, Tuesday at Celebration and Thursday at Osceola. Awww DP!
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Girls Weightlifting
Metro west Champions 4 times in a row!!! Great job Coach Soko and lady Panthers!
Twitter: @DPLadylifters
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Boys Basketball
DP improves to (11-1). Denzel Aberdeen led the Panthers with 19 points and 4 assists.
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* Dr. Phillips is scheduled to host No. 2 Oak Ridge (11-1) next week in a Friday night 7:30 game.
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Dr. Phillips Panthers Athletics Department
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Virtual Learning Events – Save the Dates! |
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OCPS Parent and Family Engagement will be offering the following virtual opportunities. All families are welcome. Click here to register for any of the four sessions listed below or visit http://www.parentacademy.ocps.net
These events will be offered in English and in Spanish.
*** Wednesday, January 13th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ***
(Two sessions to choose from)
Children and Culture Shock
The OCPS Multilingual Services department will be sharing information about culture shock and how it affects your child’s education. Strategies will be shared to help students throughout the process of adjusting to school. Click here to register or visit http://www.parentacademy.ocps.net/
Math and Reading for ALL Students
The OCPS Curriculum and Digital Learning department will be sharing information on resources and strategies for elementary, middle, and high school Math and English Language Arts curriculum. Click here to register or visit http://www.parentacademy.ocps.net/
*** Wednesday, January 20th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ***
(Two sessions to choose from)
Benefits and Dangers of Social Media
Creating Healthy Social Emotional Environments at Home
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Closing Image of the Week . . .
All your teachers, coaches, and the entire staff are glad you are back Panthers!
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Dr. Phillips High School
6500 Turkey Lake Road,
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone 407-355-3200
Fax 407-355-3288
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