Monday, September 11, 2023 |
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DPHS Community Member,
We will have testing this week on Sept. 12th (Biology/US History makeups) and then from Sept. 14th-19th (FAST ELA retakes for 11th & 12th). If this applies to you or your student, please be sure to get a good night's rest prior to the exams. We want to see all of our Panthers earn the scores they are capable of and sleep plus breakfast on the mornings of test day will give every student a positive edge.
For our college bound seniors or for any Panther will college aspirations in the future, September and October are busy months when it comes to both scholarship opportunities and on site college representative visits. Please be sure to read Mrs. Loftus Ewing's College and Career segment this week if this is applicable.
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All pictures above and at the very top:
TV-Film students competed in the 48 hour film festival this past weekend. This marks the 5th time they’ve competed as the only high school team entered!
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Panther families, be advised on the morning on Monday, September 11th JROTC will be conducting their annual 9/11 commemoration ceremony. There will be many first responders attending, so please do not be alarmed if you drive by the school and see emergency vehicles!
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Dr. Phillips High School remembers the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
A New York firefighter works amid the rubble of the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York. According to the NYFD, 343 firefighters were killed responding to the site of the attack.
(Universal History Archive)
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In this edition of The Panther Post is a special segment featuring our 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Smith, and our 2023-2024 Support Person of the Year, Mrs. Hobbs. I think the pictures below speak for themselves when it comes to their surprise, but please know these are major career achievements for both professionals. If over the coming days you come into contact with either Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Hobbs, kindly take a moment to congratulate them. They are tremendous assets supporting the students every school day, so a little recognition from members of our DP community would mean a great deal to both. Thank you very much.
As always, enjoy your week and thank you for reading.
DP Panthers—Never Less Than The Best
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
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2023-2024 Teacher of the Year and
Support Person of the Year
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A HUGE congratulations to this year's Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Smith, and Support Person of the Year, Mrs. Hobbs! Both of these ladies are instrumental in helping DP be Never Less Than The Best!
Mrs. Smith is a guidance counselor who, besides her normal set of students, works specifically with seniors who are at risk of not graduating. Mrs. Hobbs works the front desk of building 100 and is therefore the main point of contact for many staff and students, as well as our visitors and she does it all with cheerfulness and a huge smile.
TOY and SPOY is an annual OCPS tradition and is made more special because the nominations and final voting comes from the teachers and staff at the school itself.
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Mrs. Smith winning teacher of the year, featured with Ms. Ramsey, Doc and Della.
Mrs. Smith has been here at Dr. Phillips for 6 years!
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Just above and below:
Mrs. Hobbs winning support person of the year, featured with Ms. Ramsey, Doc and Della. Mrs. Hobbs has been here at Dr. Phillips for 13 years!
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Business Partner Spotlight
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 7339 W. Sand Lake Road
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Sept. 14: Senior Picture On-Campus Road Shoot |
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Senior Photo Info | On-Campus Shoot Coming Soon!
The deadline to take your senior photo in order to be included in the Yearbook is December 29th! Seniors have two options to take their photos:
1. At Cady Studios Winter Park location
OR
2. At an On-Campus Road Shoot
Cady Studios will be here at DP on Thursday, September 14th from 9pm-4pm hosting Simple and Standard Session photo shoots. This means seniors will be able to take their Formal Yearbook Photo, Cap & Gown Photo, and up to two Studio Photos of their choice.
Go to cady.com/book to book your appointment today! If you need financial assistance to pay the $30 session fee, please email Mrs. Schellhammer at [email protected].
Instructions for how to book your appointment can be found here. For a step-by-step video on how to book the On Campus Roadshoot from your phone click here.
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Sept. 27: FCA See You at the Pole: |
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MEAN GIRLS tickets went on sales last week: |
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SO FETCH!
The hilarious hit Broadway musical MEAN GIRLS comes to the DP stage this October. Presented by our Theatre VPA Magnet department, this production features a script by Tina Fey based on the 2004 Paramount Pictures Film. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
The musical will play October 5 – 8 and tickets will be on sale Tuesday, 9/5 at www.dphstheatre.com.
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Month of September Themes: |
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Sept. 11: Patriot Day (special ceremony this morning led by our AFJROTC) |
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Sept. 11: Manicure Monday
Sept. 12: Biology/US History Makeups
Sept. 13: VPA Recital, 1:30-3:00pm
Sept. 14: Senior On Campus Photo Day (book spot at cady.com/book) Sept. 14-19: FAST ELA Retakes for 11th & 12th
Sept. 15: FSU application deadline
Sept. 15: Start of Hispanic Heritage Month
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Sept. 18-22: BEST Algebra 1 & Geometry Retakes
Sept. 22: NHS application deadline
Sept. 22: NEHS completed forms are due
Sept. 23: HOMECOMING DANCE - Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, 7:00-11:00pm
Sept. 27: FCA See You At The Pole, 7:00am
Oct. 5-8: Broadway Musical MEAN GIRLS
Oct. 7: OCPS alumni event at Exploria Stadium, tailgate begins at 5:00pm
Oct. 22: NACAC National College Fair at the OCCC, 1:00-4:00pm
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On Friday September 1st Dance had their first RISE initiative with Gina Hatch
from Orlando Ballet.
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Interested in joining National Honor Society? Applications are now open. You must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- Juniors and seniors are invited to apply.
- 3.5 weighted, cumulative GPA
- 50 recorded service hours for junior applicants; 75 recorded service hours for senior applicants
- All parts of the application must be submitted on time for a student to be considered, including two hard copy documents.
The application form will remain open through the end of the day Friday, September 22.
QUESTIONS? See Mrs. Wells in Room 2-205.
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National English Honor Society |
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Dr. Phillips High School
Delta Phi Pi Chapter
Dr. Edgar Amador - Chapter Advisor
The National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded and sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, is the only national organization exclusively for high school students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments.
Please note, NEHS is an Honor Society, not a club.
Criteria for Membership:
● Completed forms are to be submitted online by 2:30pm on Friday, September 22. All parts of the candidate portfolio must be completed and submitted on time or else the candidate will not be considered for NEHS membership. The following requirements are mandatory:
● At least 1 semester at DPHS prior to application
● At least 2 semesters of High School English prior to application
● 3.0 Unweighted GPA (Overall)
● 3.5 Unweighted ELA GPA
● Final Grade of A in Honors and Regular English
● Final Grade of A or B in AP English Course
● FAST ELA of 3 or better
How to apply:
● Writing sample: The applicant must bring or email ( [email protected]) a piece of writing to the faculty sponsor, Dr. Amador (2-207). It may be a graded essay, short-story, poem, speech, song, dramatic scene, or some other genre. The purpose is to give the applicant an opportunity to illustrate their skill and mastery in the English language.
If selected, candidate must:
● maintain GPA requirements for ELA and Overall
● maintain good citizenship, report all disciplinary issues to sponsor (no level 3 referrals or above)
● meet service requirement by participating in one NEHS activity per semester
● must attend meetings regularly
● pay membership fee ($20)
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Counselor Newsletter
2023-2024 First Quarter
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College and Career
From Mrs. Loftus Ewing, College and Career Counselor
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1) Seniors!! Many of you have asked for information on the Free and Reduced Lunch application that applies to fee waivers.
The new link/ site has just been posted to the main OCPS site which you can find using the link below:
2) Scholarships and Paying for College
Many times when I meet with students, they say "I need a scholarship to pay for college"- Let's correct that statement to what we actually need. I need assistance in paying for college! When we use the term "Scholarship" we limit all the other assistance that is out there such as:
● Financial Aid
● Grants
● Tuition Coverage
● Tuition Reimbursement
● Tuition Assistance
These are all ways to pay for college other than just receiving a scholarship. So, how badly do you want/need a scholarship?! Did you know there are several companies that offer tuition assistance/reimbursement to their employees?! Here is a list:
● Starbucks
● Amazon
● Disney
● Lowe's
● Target
● Walmart
● UPS
● FedEx
● Bank of America
It is possible to get college paid for, but maybe not in the way you have it planned out at this moment. Keep applying to private scholarships every day if you can, however, remember that the larger the scholarship odds are the less likely you will be to win it. Key word, WIN. Most private scholarships are like winning the lottery- so why not go after the Tuition Assistance that is guaranteed to you by working for these companies?! Take a moment to look up each company's tuition assistance plan!
3) Florida State University
Many of you have expressed interest in applying to Florida State University (FSU). FSU is one of the hardest schools to be accepted to in the entire country. With a 25% acceptance rate last year, they are becoming more and more competitive. So let's talk about FSU Admissions!! Lucky for you, FSU has an Early Action (EA) Deadline of October 15th that is only available to Florida residents. This means you have the rare opportunity to apply to FSU at an earlier time frame and receive an earlier decision. Last year, students who were not accepted from the EA deadline were rolled over to the regular decision application pool
This all means that if you plan on applying to FSU, apply by October 15th.
Are you a first-generation student who is Pell-grant eligible? Check out the FSU CARES program! I will send an additional email with more information about this program at a later time, but check out the link below to learn more about the FSU CARES Program:
If you would like more information on what can make you the best applicant or to see what type of student is accepted to FSU, check out the link below! Click me!
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Florida's top universities in latest Wall Street Journal report
The Wall Street Journal released its list of the 400 best universities in the U.S. on Wednesday. They evaluated factors including student experience, salary impact and social mobility.
The University of Florida ranked as #15 overall, and #1 out of only the public institutions.
Florida International University secured the fourth spot in terms of public universities, and the 29th spot out of the 400 public and private universities.
The University of Miami also made it into the top 100 - ranking at #90.
Florida State University ranked just past the top 100 threshold, at #102 overall.
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National College Fair in Orlando next month: |
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This week we celebrated our substitute teachers with donuts and for our regular subs, DP swag! These caring ladies and gentlemen allow for the teachers to be absent. We truly value their support! |
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Building 23 showed off their school spirit during Stuco’s spirit week to celebrate the first home football game! |
Ms. Hernandez and Birriel with students on Aloha day |
Ms. Birriel with students Avary Kaak, Axel Ramirez, and Neva on Aloha day |
Left: Spanish teachers Birriel, Espinosa and Hernandez on “winter vs summer” day
Right: Cosme, Hernandez and Birriel at the pep rally
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School Policies and Procedures |
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Morning Student Drop Offs
Panther parents and student drivers, please remember that there is only ONE lane to turn right into the student parking lot and student drop off lanes. Please do not cut off other cars or attempt to turn right from the center lane. This not only can cause an accident but endangers yourself, the other drivers around you and anyone walking in the immediate area. As a reminder you should also NEVER be dropping your students off ON Turkey Lake rd. This is extremely dangerous, especially in the dark mornings and could cause you or your student to be harmed if other cars do not anticipate your stop or see your student. The only place your student can be dropped off is in the drop off lane on DPHS campus. Remember, arriving early means your student can be dropped off quicker and safer. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.
Green Late Passes
Students that arrive after 7:20am will come through the front office (not the gate) and receive a green late pass to 1st period.
In the Classroom
Students, please remember that you are not allowed to leave your classroom in the first or last 10 minutes of every class period.
Attendance
Students, your job here at school is to attend class and succeed in your studies and extracurriculars. Please make sure you are arriving to ALL of your classes on time and are attending each of your classes throughout the day, every day. Poor attendance, skipping and tardiness can and will have a negative impact on your grade. If you are absent for a doctor's visit or anything else that warrants an excused absence, please make sure to submit a signed note to the front attendance office as soon as possible once you return to school. If you have 5 unexcused absences in a calendar month or 10 in 90 days, you are considered truant and which can lead to school and legal consequences (driver's license revoked for example).
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Here are a few points to follow regarding Early Dismissal:
● If your student is ill, he/she must go to the Clinic. Our nurse, Mrs. Carrasquillo, will call you if your student needs to go home and will issue the appropriate dismissal paperwork and pass. Your child may not call you to pick them up for being sick unless he/she has been dismissed for the day by Mrs. Carrasquillo.
● When retrieving your student early for an appointment, upon their arrival back to school please have him/her place the doctor/dentist/therapist/attorney/court/DMV, etc. note in the Attendance Box located in the Front Office.
● If your student drives to school and he/she needs to leave, IN A TIMELY MANNER please send an email along with a copy of your state issued ID to: [email protected]
When being absent, the following ARE NOT excused:
● Car trouble
● Family vacations
● Family reunions
● Going out of town for a wedding
● Going out of town to take my sister/brother to college
● Had an appointment – to be excused you must state the appointment and provide the proper documentation such as doctor/dentist/therapist’s note, USCIS appointment request, DMV paperwork, etc.
● Personal reasons – to be excused something must be stated; for example, my mother is ill. We do not need a lengthy explanation but we do need a little more than just “personal reasons”.
● Family emergency – to be excused something must be stated; for example, my mother is ill. We do not need a lengthy explanation but we do need a little more than just “family emergency”.
As a reminder, when leaving school early for an appointment, please remember to bring the doctor/dentist/therapist, etc. note which they all provide as you leave their office. Kindly drop it off in the Attendance Box located in the Front Office.
Thank you!
The Panther Attendance Team
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● Where were you prior to coming to DP, and how long?
I moved here from Puerto Rico where I worked as a high school teacher for four years.
● What is your position this year?
I will be teaching biology.
● College, certifications?
I am a proud Pioneer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico where I completed my bachelor's degree as a Biologist and minor as an educator, managed multiple clubs and teams where nature and conservation was our top priority.
● Hobbies, interests, anything fun you can share about yourself?
I have to say I'm a 90's kid with a wonderful obsession for anime and manga, Sea turtles are my spirit animal and outdoors and nature are my top place to be.
● What do you hope to accomplish at DP this school year? What kind of impact, or legacy, do you hope to have?
My hopes for this school year being present in a new school is to leave a positive mark in every one of my students, I have fond memories of most of my high school teachers so I wish to be the same for my students, someone who can understand and also guide them for the brightest future possible. I believe in Science, I believe in Arts, I believe in History, I believe that knowledge is a door to the brightest future possible. Here I'll add a quote from the most wonderful human in my life, my dear mother, "remember to be the best at anything you set yourself to be, if you are a doctor be the best doctor, if you are a janitor, be the best janitor, your position or your line of work doesn't determine who you are in life it's the GANAS you put into it."
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● Where were you prior to coming to DP, and how long?
I was 5 years at Apopka High School and have been a teacher for over 15 years.
● What is your position this year?
Spanish 1 and Spanish for Spanish speakers.
● College, certifications?
I got my Master´s degree in Spain. Universidad de Alcalá. I also have a bachelor's degree in journalism.
● Hobbies, interests, anything fun you can share about yourself?
I used to be a solo traveler and visited over 15 countries on my own, I speak 4 languages fluently. I am raising a toddler, I do talk about Bruno. Terrible twos can be terrific too.
● What do you hope to accomplish at DP this school year? What kind of impact, or legacy, do you hope to have?
My mission is that my students improve their academic Spanish, gain confidence when using the language and keep proud about it. It´s pivotal to me that students master their writing skills.
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This Week in Panther Athletics: |
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JV Football
Our JV Football team has been hard at work and at their games, constantly striving to do better and show their Panther Pride!
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Swim Team
On Wednesday, September 6th DP swim won 2-0 against Wekiva!
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Girls Volleyball
Congratulations to Girls Volleyball for their win against Seminole on Thursday, September 7th!
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Girls Golf
On Wednesday, September 6th Girls Golf won against Lake Nona, way to go ladies!
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2023-24 Dr. Phillips HS Fall Sports Tryout Dates, Contacts, and Eligibility Requirements:
1. YOU are required to have a physical and ECG certification on file before you can try out for ANY sport.
2. Please make sure that your physical packet is submitted online 48 hours prior to tryouts.
3. Forms and instructions are listed on our website, under the more tab and on our Instagram @panterzonedphs in the link tree in the bio. 6. All students must have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to participate.
7. Contact your Head Coach to confirm all tryout dates, times, location and/or requirements.
8. For all future updates concerning DP Athletics, please monitor our twitter, Instagram and our athletic website for all updates.
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OCPS Alumni Network
Purchase your OCPS Alumni Network and Orlando City Soccer Club Tailgate tickets!
The first 100 tickets sold will receive an OCPS Alumni Network and Orlando City Soccer Club Commemorative Scarf.
● Scan the QR code in the flier below to purchase your tickets!
● Invite your alumni co-workers, family and friends to join YOU!
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Not an OCPS Alumni Network Member? JOIN TODAY – It’s Free!
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, September 10, 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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