Monday, February 12, 2024 |
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DPHS Community Member,
On Tuesday, we will be operating on a modified bell schedule in order to conduct a device infrastructure trial of students' laptops during the 3rd period (details below). This will help to alleviate potential problems when testing this spring. OCPS wants to make sure that all students are able to access the testing platforms at the same time, so running the trial this week allows time to fix any issues that may arise.
Student progress reports will be available this Thursday on Skyward. I ask that all of our parents invest a few minutes to review their student's grades here at the midpoint of the 3rd quarter. If parents have any problems accessing Skyward, please contact the school or ask your student to open Skyward up on their laptop.
As for this Panther Post edition, I think you will enjoy reading about some of our Panthers' latest successes and happenings. Thank you very much for reading.
DP Panthers—Never Less Than The Best!
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
Pictured at the top of this issue and just below: Quarter 3 Honor Roll celebrations
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Academic Celebration
Quarter 3 Honor Roll
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On Thursday, February 1st there were two different Academic Celebrations held to celebrate students who made the Honor Roll in quarter 3. In order to make the Honor Roll, the students had to have all A’s and B’s on their report card from the second quarter. The students had fun playing with games, socializing and eating pizza!
Thank you to the DP PTSA for their assistance with making this special celebration a success and guidance counselor Ms. Henry for organizing the event!
Assistant Principal Ms. Morrow also had this to say: “We are so thankful for the donations from our parents. The Academic Celebration was a huge success.”
If you want to donate for our next celebration, please use the links below:
Any monetary donations or games from the wish list will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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February is Career and Technical Education Month: |
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CTE Career Fair Reminder (March 28): |
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Feb. 12: Manicure Monday
Feb. 12 & 13: Boys Volleyball Tryouts, 6:30pm-8:30pm (details below)
Feb. 13-16: Duck Scavenger Hunt (Search for Ducks around the school before 2/16)
Feb. 13: Infrastructure Trial of students' devices, 3rd period
Feb. 13: Blood Drive
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The first round of the “Battle of the Magnets” Blood Drive hosted by the DPHS Medical Academy will be on February 13th. Sign-ups are happening now, during lunch! |
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Feb. 14: Valentine's Spirit Day - Wear a Heart of some form!
Feb. 15-18: Theatre's production of 'Into The Woods' - TICKETS
Feb. 15: Progress Reports available on Skyward
Feb. 17: Theater Magnet Auditions
Feb. 19: Manicure Monday
Feb. 23: West Orange County College Fair, 5:30pm
Feb. 24: Deadline to lock in a $99 Prom ticket
Feb. 24: Last day for partial Grad Bash payments
Feb. 29: Black History Month Showcase
Apr. 13: Grad Bash at Universal
Apr. 27: Prom
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Infrastructure Trial for Testing
Modified Bell Schedule on Tuesday
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On Tuesday, February 13th we will be conducting an infrastructure trial during 3rd period to make sure all devices are ready for state and AP testing beginning after spring break! Please see below for the modified bell schedule for that day. |
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Looking for help in one of your core classes? See below for a list of tutoring opportunities! |
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AP students! Looking for help in your classes? Please see below for a list of tutoring opportunities: |
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Into The Woods Opens This Week! |
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The Dr. Phillips High School Theatre Magnet presents Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Presented in collaboration with our instrumental department under the baton of Ms. Sarah Lightbody, Into the Woods runs February 15 - 18, and tickets are on available now at www.dphstheatre.com
February 15 at 7:00 pm
February 16 at 7:00 pm
February 17 at 7:00 pm
February 18 at 3:00 pm
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DP Partner in Education
Chronic Tacos, W. Sand Lake Rd.
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7541 W Sand Lake Rd, Sand Lake, FL 32819 |
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Seniors, Seniors, Seniors |
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Prom Information:
● Cash will be accepted starting on 2/12/24-this Monday!
● Link to School Pay payments: https://tinyurl.com/DPPrompayments24
● Must have prom payment plan form on file, get it here or pick up in 3-103
Cap and Gown:
Have you ordered your cap and gown yet? If not, you may wish to place your order soon as prices will continue to rise! You can even make a down payment, and pay it off in installments. Go to herfforlando.com or call 407-647-4373 to order yours. If you need brochures or have questions, see Ms. Golub in room 2-210 or Mrs. Wells in 2-205.
Grad Bash:
Seniors! Grad Bash tickets continue to be on sale, however, you must pay at least $50 to reserve your spot. You can pay the $95 ticket price in full OR pay it in TWO installments, but ALL tickets must be paid for in full before Spring Break. Information and agreement forms can be picked up from Ms. Golub in 2-210 or Mrs. Wells in 2-205. Don't forget to return your signed agreement forms to Ms. Golub.
Remember: DP seniors (with NO Level 3 or 4 referrals) are invited to attend Grad Bash at Universal Resorts Theme Parks on Saturday, April 13 from 6PM – 2AM.
No annual or staff passes can be used for this event and each ticket may only be used by the student who purchased it; tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Graduation Ceremony:
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Theater Magnet Auditions (Feb. 17) |
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Congrats to the Dance Magnet for their Straight Superior Ratings at the State Dance Assessment in St. Pete!!
In addition, they closed the Gala Concert with a standing ovation of ‘mingos!’
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Kudos to Piper Allen, Bella Anderson, Olivia Anderson, Eva Baez, Aidan Branham, Maddie Brown, Noor El-helw, Kevin Franklin, Katie Free, KaYori Harris, Grace Marshall, Valeria Peerez, Andre Roche, Reese Rutherford!!!!!! |
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Vocal Department families can access the latest updates at tinyurl.com/dpvocalupdate and everyone can keep up with our vocal department on Instagram and Facebook @dphsvocal! |
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All-County Honor Choir
January 26, 2024
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Congrats to Coral, Nix, and Savannah on a wonderful and energetic All-County Choir Concert! Thank you also for your commitment and effort in your preparation and performance through the audition and rehearsal process. |
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FVA District Solo and Ensemble MPA |
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Florida Vocal Association’s District Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment
February 2-3, 2024
● Congrats to the DP Vocal students that invested their time and effort in preparation to perform at this event!
● 38 students from DPHS participated and had the opportunity to receive feedback and work with guest experts to take their musicianship to the next level!
● Performing as a soloist or within a small ensemble is a daunting task and you all did it, congratulations!
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Stetson University's Tenor-Bass Festival
February 2, 2024
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● Congrats to all of our tenors and basses for representing the vocal program well at Stetson University’s TB Festival.
● The tenors and basses had 100% participation from their sections at both Stetson’s festival on Friday AND their successful performance at District S&E on Saturday.
So, this was a big weekend for them and they exceeded expectations as both musicians and people in both events.
● Bravi tutti to the Bella Boiizzz!
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College and Career
From Mrs. Ewing, College and Career Specialist
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Dual Enrollment
Panthers!! The Valencia Dual Enrollment Application for Fall 2024 is now OPEN! Please use the Dual Enrollment resources uploaded in the Student Center page on Canvas to see if this program is a fit for you! Applications close in late February.
JBMF Awards
JBMF awards scholarships to honor the life and legacy of Jason Beaird and provide financial assistance for graduating Orange County, Florida, high school seniors who have overcome adversity. Since 2017, we have awarded 63 scholarships for a total of $63,000.
Our scholars have faced immense struggles in their lives, yet despite these challenges, plan to continue their academic journey at a Junior/Community College, Technical School or 4-year university following high school graduation.
JBMF Scholarship 2024 applications are now available!
JBMF is offering up to ten $1,000 scholarships to graduating Orange County seniors who have overcome adversity as Jason did. Scholarship requirements include the following:
● Minimum 3.0 GPA
● Minimum 30 Comm. Service or Employment Hours
● Essay 500 Words or Less on Overcoming Adversity
● One letter of recommendation
● Transcript
Applications are limited to the first 100 received or March 17, 2024.
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Students and families! We are partnering with five other West Orange County high schools to bring you an amazing college fair! The event will allow students and families from the participating partner high schools to meet directly with dozens of college admissions representatives and learn more information about topics like the application process, scholarship information, housing, and campus life! The list of colleges will be posted as we approach the date, so stay tuned! This is a can't miss event, so mark your calendars to be there!
Event Details
Host Site Location:
West Orange High School
1625 Beulah Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Friday, February 23rd
Doors open at 5:30pm!
Students need to choose the event location of Florida and choose 02/23/24 – West Side Orange County Public Schools. Please input a personal email and cellphone number.
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Panther Happenings Around Campus |
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Above and Below: Ms. Dizeu's Geometry students using Triangle Theorems to solve real world problems. |
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Above and Below: AP Spanish Language and Culture students analyzing and recreating paintings from one of the most influential and famous painters of all times, Frida Kahlo. |
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Frida’s vs. our students' recreation: |
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Monday the 5th was the first day of the Black History Month Spirit Week and (from left to right) Ms. Smith, Ms. Baptiste, Mrs. Bynum and Mrs. Overstreet showed out in their “Sunday Best” church attire! |
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Above and Below: Ms. Johnson’s Honors English I class performing Act II, scene II from Romeo and Juliet to better understand William Shakespeare’s tragedy. |
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This Week in Panther Athletics: |
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BOYS VOLLEYBALL – TRY OUTS - MONDAY & TUESDAY! |
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* Monday Feb. 12th AND Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 6:30–8:30pm
* Dr. Phillips Gym
* You must have a cleared physical on file to attend – NO Exceptions!
* Proper gym shoes and attire are required
* Please see Coach Remy, room 4-122 if you have questions
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Boys Basketball - Senior Night: |
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Our seniors with Coach Cunningham and their families
February 2nd was the Senior Night Boys Basketball game against Lake Nona's Lions. The Panthers won the game 72-58. During the game, the four senior boys were honored for all of the hard work and dedication they have put towards the team, the school and each other. Those four seniors are Isaiah Ardis, #0, Elijah Green , #1, KJ Jones, #11 and Ethan Reynolds, jersey #22.
Congrats on your win boys, and good luck in the future! Aaww DP!
* Thank you very much to David Jester Photography, who always takes the most incredible pictures of our Panther Athletes at their games, and was kind enough to provide all the senior boys and their families access to photos from their ceremony at no charge (below). |
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Athletics Department Contacts:
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Blankets Not Permitted
Please remind students that due to being a fire and trip hazard, blankets are not allowed on school campus. A staff member will first give a warning to put away and not bring back. If the student refuses, the blanket will be stored in building 700 (Discipline Office) for students to pick up after school.
Class Dismissal
Students, please remember that you are not allowed to leave your classroom in the first or last 10 minutes of every class period
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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 Road. 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 the DPHS campus. Please remember, arriving early means your student can be dropped off quicker and safer.
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, February 11, 2024
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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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