DPHS Community Member,
This past week was a short three days as our Panthers returned to begin the new year, the third nine-week quarter, and the second semester. I hope you enjoyed a wonderful winter break and a happy new year. Please keep in mind that Report Card final grades will be viewable on Skyward on January 12th.
This week the FAST PM2 will be administered to students on Monday, January 9th for both 9th and 10th grade students. The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is a progress monitoring tool that will be administered three times per year to track our students' progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) For more information about the FAST program, please visit the portal at FLFAST.org.
Please remember that Monday is also National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. If you happen to see either one of our two wonderful SROs, please take a quick moment to thank them for their service. They do an incredible job every school day to help make sure our campus operates in a safe and positive learning environment.
Despite this having been a short school week, this is a rather long Panther Post issue as we have some important reminders and impressive student success stories to share with the community. Thank you very much for reading and best wishes for a healthy and happy new year!
In Panther Pride,
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
Pictured very top: Monday, January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day across the United States. Dr. Phillips would like to thank both of our Orlando Police Department School Resource Officers, Ryan Hartline "SRO 1" (left) and Robert Anderson "SRO 2" (right), for their hard work in keeping the DP campus safe every day. Officer Hartline has 14 years in law enforcement and 3 years service at DP. Officer Anderson has 19 years in law enforcement and 2 years service at DP.
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Jan. 09: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Jan. 11: CIS Staton Strong Charity Dinner and Talent Show
Jan. 12: Last chance to take yearbook photo on campus
Jan. 13: Senior yearbook photo deadline
Jan. 17: CIS Magnet Open House, 6pm in the media center
Jan. 18: No early release on this Wednesday
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Jan. 23: Baseball tryouts
Jan. 23: Softball tryouts
Jan. 23: Girls Lacrosse tryouts
Jan. 23: Boys Lacrosse tryouts
Jan. 30: Boys & Girls Track tryouts
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DP Partner in Education of the Week
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All County Honor Bands
Please congratulate the following students who auditioned and were selected to represent Dr. Phillips High School at the State and local levels in various All County Honor Bands.
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Dora Chen, Premiere orchestra cellist, is also an immaculately talented pianist as well! She joined the Elite international Music Competition as part of the Timucua Arts Foundation, and she won the second prize. The Winners Recitals of the first and second place winners will take place at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. We are so incredibly proud of you, Dora! |
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Junior violinist and member of Premiere orchestra Nicholas Shikano auditioned for and was accepted into the 11–12 symphony Allstate orchestra as part of the 2023 Florida music educators association annual professional development conference. Nick will be representing our orchestra program, Dr. Phillips High School, and Orange County public schools while he attends, taking part in a rigorous rehearsal schedule, and performing in the company of the best, most outstanding string and wind performers in the state of Florida. Congratulations Nicholas! |
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DP Artists
Congratulations to the following DP Art Students who are finalists in the PTA Reflection Art Contest 2022. This year’s theme was “Show Your Voice!”
● Junior Arden Yu’s “Wandering Mind”
● Senior Fletcher Roedema’s “Picture Perfect”
● Junior Miguel Uraneta Mendoza “Music”
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Miguel Uraneta Mendoza “Music” |
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Fletcher Roedema’s “Picture Perfect” |
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Arden Yu’s “Wandering Mind” |
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National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. |
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The Dance Magnet has great news to share!
We were just notified that 3 of our pieces were selected through a professional adjudication over the holidays to perform at the National High School Dance Festival in Pittsburgh, PA March 1-5, 2023!!
The 3 pieces were:
- ‘Building Rainbows’ choreographed by Kathy Follensbee, faculty
- ‘La Follia’ choreographed by Jon Lehrer, guest
- ‘DOOMSDAY’ choreographed by senior Ariaghna Parrilla Rey!!
Kudos to the Company dancers for this amazing accomplishment:
- Nadia Allen, Bella Anderson, Aidan Branham, Maddie Brown, KaYori Harris, Ariaghna Parrilla Rey, Grace Marshall, Valeria Perez, André Roche, Reese Rutherford, Jazzy Thomas, Madison Yu
The Company Dancers also just found out that they scored Straight Superiors at the OCPS Dance Assessments prior to the holiday break!
Congrats Dancers!!!!!
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‘Building Rainbows’ choreographed by Kathy Follensbee, faculty |
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CIS Charity Dinner Wednesday, Jan. 11
On Jan. 11th, CIS is hosting a Cancer Charity Dinner for Mr. Evan Staton, CIS alumn, prior to the talent show. We invite DP students to come grab dinner before a fun show full of singing, dances, martial arts, and fashion.
Dinner will be served in the SC courtyard by the Panther starting at 5 pm. Please see Mrs. Patel in 2-110 if you have any questions. Come out and help support our event!
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CIS Magnet House Tuesday, Jan. 17 |
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DECA Needs Your Help...
Volunteer to see the best and brightest marketing, management, finance, and entrepreneurship students in Florida! Click on the link https://lnkd.in/d8d2txWm or scan the QR code below. |
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Summer Job Opportunity for Pay and Community Service Hours. Scholarship opportunities also available.
This summer program will go from June 4th, 2023, to July 29th, 2023.
Pay starts at $300 a week, $2,400 for the entire summer for those who are 18 during camp.
Pay is $1,200 and 400+ hours of community service for those who are 16 and 17; with a select few at 15.
By working here at camp students become eligible to apply for the Van Duren scholarship. They must continue working here to receive the scholarship. This can be received 4 years, including grad school. Awards are between $1,000 and $5,000 a year.
We are a residential camp and staff stay here on property while campers are here. They receive a 2hr break daily and 24hrs off on the weekend.
Campers are 9-13 and roughly 80% of them attend camp for free. And 99% are from the state of Florida. Meaning our demographics are quite broad and a great representation of our state.
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Here is a picture of Mr. Baker, representing DP and the Special Olympics, with Jessica (store manager) from Publix #1158 recognizing the Stoneybrook West Publix for their contributions to Torch Icon Campaign. Be sure to show your support as the torch passes through your local Publix location January 11-22, 2023. |
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DaQuavias Laster, Class of 2021 |
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DaQuavias Laster is a 2021 National Honor Society and Dual Enrollment graduate of Dr. Phillips High School and Valencia College. DaQuavias is currently majoring in Chemical Engineering at The University of Central Florida. DaQuavias was awarded a scholarship from Orlando city commissioner Bakari F. Burns. Commissioner Burns awarded scholarships to students who are residents of district six. DaQuavias is from the Richmond Estates community and is in his second year at UCF. |
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Manicure Monday
Do you need community service hours for Bright Futures? Manicure Monday will be back Monday, January 9th after school from 2:30-3:30. Head to room 3-112 to help clean up the different areas around campus. You will receive one hour every day that you go. Make sure to submit a proposal to your guidance counselor first, and to bring your community service log form. We hope to see you there!
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Winter Spirit Week
The week before break, Student Council held their Winter Spirit Week in order to kick off the holiday season! On Monday, students came in wearing business on the top with a party on the bottom for Zoom Call Day! Tuesday, everyone dressed in contrasting seasons for Summer vs. Winter. On Wednesday, our Panthers showed out in their favorite Holiday Headgear, then decked out head to toe to represent their favorite Holiday Character on Thursday! To wrap up the week, students relaxed in their comfiest PJs for Comfy cozy/plaid day.
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Teacher of the Month
Our December Teacher of the Month winner is here! Let’s all congratulate Mrs. Brown on being last month’s selection! Thank you for all that you’ve done for your students! Panthers, make sure to vote for your favorite teacher at the end of each month for a chance to give them the recognition they deserve!
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Student Council Recap
In celebration of the upcoming holidays, StuCo had tremendous amounts of fun through their in-council team building day! The event was filled with tons of fun activities, including a gingerbread house contest and a scavenger hunt!
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Ms. B and her Spanish Class Students
Spanish teacher Ms. Birriel loves spirit weeks and celebrating them with her students! Below are some pictures of her and her students during the winter spirit week the week before break. Thanks for always showing your school spirit Ms. B!
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Skyla Grogan, Ms. Birriel and Milani Elise during “Winter vs. Summer” Day |
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Avery Kaak, Ms. Birriel, Isabela Martinez, Isabelle Tannus, Angel Muñoz, and Jovan Michelson during “Holiday Headgear” day! |
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Ms. Birriel with her 1st period Spanish 3 Honors class during “Comfy Cozy” Day! |
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Ms. Birriel with her 3rd period Spanish 3 Honors class during “Comfy Cozy” day!
Ms. Birriel would also love to give a shoutout to ESE teachers Coach Schyck and Ms. Overstreet for doing their best to help their students every day while also showing their holiday spirit!
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Ms. Birriel and Ms. Overstreet during “Comfy Cozy” Day |
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Coach Schyck during “Winter vs Summer” Day! |
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DP’s faculty and staff would like to thank the admin team for helping us “pop” back into the school with treats on Wednesday, January 4! |
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Weekly update from Mrs. Ewing (née Loftus), the College and Career Specialist:
College Acceptances
Please congratulate these seniors who have been accepted into the following colleges and universities over the last few weeks! Seniors, if you have been accepted to any college or university (even if you do not want to be featured) please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/JRnMhbUK4gn19pKm7
● Froze, Caio: University of Central Florida
● Medacier, Carla: FAMU
● Connolly, Kieran: UCF, Auburn, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Creighton, Tallahassee Community College, USF, Hawaii Pacific University
● Ortiz, Kaytee: Florida International University
● Gourash, Ashlyn: USF, Stetson University
● Landers, Nora: Edward Waters University, Norfolk State University
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The Lyman Beecher Brooks Library on the campus of Norfolk State University in Virginia. Nora Landers was accepted to both NSU and to Edward Waters University in Jacksonville. |
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● Gissy, Isabella: University of South Florida
● Saint Felix, Kayla: FAMU, Penn State, USF, FMU, Barry, Nova, Wingate
● Rodriguez, Sofia: Rollins College
● Mendes, Chelsea: Pace University, DePaul University
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Fall 2023 Valencia College Dual Enrollment
The application becomes available on Monday, February 6. Please click here for more information.
- Deadline is March 6
- 3.0 Unweighted GPA required (3.0 weighted GPA for seniors)
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FREE Future Pilot Seminar (Jan. 14): |
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15 Jobs That Pay $100,000 or More in 2023: |
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Reminder for our Panthers: Lists like this one are somewhat useful in that they illustrate what is expected in terms of educational attainment for many high-paying jobs in the U.S. However, there should be more that goes into a career choice than money alone. While you are still at DP, please take advantage of our College and Career Resource Center when it comes to college finance assistance, help with career and military opportunities and more. Mrs. Ewing as always ready to help any student or parent with their questions.
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We invite our parents/guardians to attend the January Parent Academies listed below. Parents and other caregivers can register at https://parentacademy.ocps.net. |
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OCPS in the News
(By Leslie Postal)
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Thank you again to our community for their support over the years. The 1/2-cent sales tax has gone a very long way in supporting our students and teachers!
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Parent Involvement Opportunity: Panther Watch
Looking for adults to be part of Panther Watch to help support us with strengthening our school security and community. Our Volunteers will provide an extra sets of eyes and ears with their assigned gates. They will direct students and adults to authorized entrances.
We are asking for a weekly commitment of one day per week from 6:50 - 7:30 AM. If interested, please must complete the link below and become an ADDitions School Volunteer.
All approved volunteers will have a shirt.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Morrow at 407-355-3226 or 63637@ocps.net. |
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Parent Consent Form
Parents! Please remember that the Parent Consent Form (PCF) must be completed annually for all students.
The PCF provides parents/guardians the opportunity to give consent to participate in school clinic services, health screenings, and mental health services.
Directions to complete the PCF through the OCPS Parent Portal | Skyward Family Access app.
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Early Pick up or Dismissal from School
Adult/s on emergency contact must physically sign out students with a valid ID. If a student has an approved student parking decal, adult on emergency contact must send an email to drphillips_hs@ocps.net with a copy of their driver license with the following information:
- Name of Student
- Student ID Number
- Time and date student needs to leave
- Type of transportation
- Reason
If an individual other than the student's parent or legal guardian requests release of a student, adult on emergency contact must send an email to drphillips_hs@ocps.net with a copy of their driver license with the following information:
- Name of Student
- Name of Adult picking up
- Student ID Number
- Time and date student needs to leave
- Type of transportation
- Reason
The student must still check out through the front office and receive a BLUE pass.
A student driver with an approved student parking decal may transport siblings with parent written permission.
Students who are 18 years or older cannot sign themselves out for an appointment and/or illness.
A student driver will not be allowed to take a friend.
Students cannot be checked out after 1:45 PM. (M - F) or 12:40 PM (Early Wednesday).
Student Drop-offs
Panther Parents! Please be cautious when dropping your students off in the morning and pay attention to anyone directing traffic. In addition, please DO NOT drop your students off on Turkey Lake Rd as this is extremely unsafe. Instead, please use the designated student drop off loop.
A reminder that vehicles turning right into the Paw Street entrance (student drop-off/parking) should only be turning from the far right lane as this is the only turn lane. The center lane is a straight through lane and turning from that lane could result in a ticket, as well as being extremely dangerous and resulting in an accident. Please remember that there is also no student drop off at or in the bus loop.
Student Diver's License
Students must have a valid driver’s license and decal to drive to school and park on campus. Restricted driver’s licenses and or learning permits are not allowed.
Earbuds and Student Safety
When transitioning from class to class, students should be able to hear their surrounding at all times as they are walking. Please remind your scholar that they should refrain from having earbuds in both ears as they are moving around campus. Earbuds, if worn, should only be in one ear.
Cell Phones
Cell phones will be allowed only before and after school. They WILL NOT be allowed in the classrooms at all, and we will follow the OCPS Policy and code of conduct with cell phones. This has been approved by the leadership team. Cell phones must remain concealed during instruction time.
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Boys Basketball Schedule: |
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2022-2023 Dr. Phillips HS Spring Sports Tryout Dates and Contacts
Eligibility Requirements: YOU are required to have a physical and ECG certification on file before you can try out for ANY sport. Please make sure that your physical packet submitted online 48 hours prior to tryouts. Forms and instructions are listed on our website, under the more tab.
If you DO NOT have your physical form on file then you CANNOT TRYOUT.
All students must have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to participate.
SPRING SPORTS
Contact your Head Coach to verify all conditioning/tryout dates, times and requirements.
For all futures updates concerning DP Athletics, please monitor our Instagram, twitter and our athletic website for all updates.
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, January 8, 2023
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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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