Monday, November 21, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving Panthers!
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DPHS Community Member,
Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and reflection, a time to focus on the good in our lives and remain hopeful of what is yet to come. Having arrived as your principal just a few short months ago, I can tell you how very thankful I am for this opportunity to help educate some pretty incredible students and serve along side such fine educators, coaches, and support staff. To make the point, if all you did was scroll down this single issue of The Panther Post, you will catch a glimpse of the caliber of high school we have here at Dr. Phillips. We are so blessed to offer such a solid, yet varied curriculum, all kinds of clubs & organizations, top sports programs, and more. Moreover, we are part of a leading K-12 U.S. school district which brings many other advantages so many students around America will never get exposed to. Yes, we are indeed quite fortunate here at DP and our motto of Never Less Than Best sure rings true every school day.
I saw the AAA Thanksgiving travel figures the other day and they estimate that nearly 3 million Floridians will be traveling at least 50 miles this week and 90% of those will be driving. Therefore, please be careful out on the roadways and remember to always buckle up. Thank you for reading this Thanksgiving Panther Post edition and I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!
In Panther Pride,
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
Pictured very top: The Theatre Magnet partnered with The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips at the Taste of Dr. Phillips during the afternoon of Sunday, November 13th. Students were onsite to help the Rotary clean up after their fundraiser.
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Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break! |
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Nov. 24: Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Dr. Phillips High School remembers our troops, sailors, marines, and airmen who are deployed and will be unable to share Thanksgiving with their families. We are grateful for their dedicated service to our country. |
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Nov. 28: Manicure Monday, 2:30-3:30pm, meet in room 3-112
Nov. 28: Competitive Cheer team fundraiser continues (supports competition costs)
Nov. 28: Biology and US History EOC makeups **
Nov. 28 to Dec. 9: CIS collecting supplies at the holidays to help Haitian children
Nov. 28: Girls Soccer season opens at HOME vs. Ocoee, JV 5:30pm / Varisty 7:00pm
Nov. 29: BEST Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC **
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Dec. 3: Winter Wonderland Dance Concert, 7:00pm in the PAC
Dec. 5-15: STAR Math, PMAs, Semester 1 CFEs **
Dec. 5: Manicure Monday, 2:30-3:30pm, meet in room 3-112
Dec. 7: 81st Anniversary of the air raid upon Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (start of WWII)
Dec. 7: NO EARLY RELEASE - Severe Weather Make-Up Day
Dec. 7: CIS Talent Show auditions, room 2-110 (open to CIS and non CIS students)
Dec. 8: CIS Talent Show auditions, room 2-110 (open to CIS and non CIS students)
** Assessment Family Resources provides an overview of the assessments Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) students will take during the 2022-23 school year. Assessments listed include the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), which replaced the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). This site contains a variety of resources to assist you in becoming familiar with the new testing platforms, navigating the process and preparing your student for these assessments.
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Announcements & Reminders |
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Severe Weather Make Up Days: |
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Panther Pointe — New Hours:
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* Community footnote: The Panther Pointe is our school store. |
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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).
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Class of 2023
Seniors, Seniors, Seniors!
Herff Jones visited campus this past week to share information about ordering cap and gown, graduation announcements, and other senior items. All seniors should have an order form. If you need another copy, see Mrs. Wells in Room 2-205. To explore the catalog online, visit herfforlando.com.
* Remember prices increase on January 1st so order now!
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Long time Dr. Phillips Herff-Jones rep Doug Demaree presenting to seniors about cap and gown information. |
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Competitive Cheer Fundraiser
Competitive cheerleading is hosting an online fundraiser to raise money, which will help us offset the costs of competition season. If you would like to help, please visit the link below. We greatly appreciate your support of DP Cheer!
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Cybersecurity Reminder - Use of Passwords
Top 10 most common passwords in 2022:
1: password < 1 Second to crack it
2: 123456 < 1 Second to crack it
3: 123456789 < 1 Second to crack it
4: guest 10 Seconds to crack it
5: qwerty < 1 Second to crack it
6: 12345678 < 1 Second to crack it
7: 111111 < 1 Second to crack it
8: 12345 < 1 Second to crack it
9: col123456 11 Seconds to crack it
10: 123123 < 1 Second to crack it
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Time needed in 2022 to computer crack passwords: |
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* A brute-force attack is a trial-and-error method used by application programs to decode login information and encryption keys to use them to gain unauthorized access to systems.
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The Dance Magnet hopes to see all of our faculty, students and families at the 2022 Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7 PM in the PAC!
This year features Holiday pieces from all magnet and elective dancers … you will not want to miss the ‘Rockin’ Reindeer’ or our professional alumni guests for the Nutcracker Grand Pas, Ellexis Hatch & Brent Locquiao! The DPHS Dance in Motion Company will also share works they are submitting for Nationals.
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DP Business of the Week:
7339 W Sand Lake Road Suite 418,
Orlando, FL 32819
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*** Nothing Bundt Cakes on Sand Lake Road has been a steady partner in education for DP over time. When the opportunity arises, thank you for supporting local businesses like Nothing Bundt Cakes at 7339 West Sand Lake Road that make contributions for our Panthers all along. *** |
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Weekly Club & Organization Feature |
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Upcoming Testing Dates
Testing begins after the Thanksgiving break
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● November 28th – Biology and US History EOC makeups (see Counselor for Sign Up)
● November 29th – BEST Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC (see Counselor for Sign Up)\
● December 5th-15th – STAR Math, PMAs, Semester 1 CFEs (modified schedule to come)
● December 13th – Florida Civics Literacy Exam (see Government Teacher to Sign Up)
● January 9th – FAST ELA PM 2 – All Freshmen and Sophomores
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Center for International Studies |
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CIS Student Spotlight: Vrajesh Patel |
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Vrajesh Patel, CIS sophomore, led CIS and DP students through a school supply drive for a school in need in the OCPS area. Over a two-week period, over 500 items were donated for teachers and students. The supply drive was inspired by a recent US Dept. of State trip to Costa Rica. Thank you to the participating teachers. The volunteers at the elementary school look forward to passing out the supplies at the start of the new year. |
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Calling all Panthers! The holidays are just around the corner and CIS is collecting supplies which we will be shipping to children in Haiti. We are accepting school supplies, hygiene items, new clothing, and small toys. Any donation helps! You can drop off donations in Mrs. Patel’s, Ms. Bezold’s, Mr. Updike’s, Mr. Hunt’s, and Dr. Amador’s rooms or in the media center, from November 28th to December 9th or donate money on Schoolpay at https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/CIS-Donations/Sc9WaA
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The Maitland Student Art Exhibition has been relocated to the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center (school board building in downtown Orlando) and will be on display for the entire month of December. Here are the 5 DP - VPA Visual Art students' artwork selected to be in this year's exhibition.
Congratulations DP Art students!!!
- Alice DeJesus 12th
- Elle Mangin 9th
- Gianna Miele 9th
- Nigel Virgil 12th
- Skyla Gronigan 12th
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Alice DeJesus, 12th grade |
Skyla Gronigan, 12th grade |
VPA students address Howard Middle School students! |
VPA Coordinator Ms. Nasrallah and students from multiple VPA disciplines visited Howard Middle School to share their experience to future VPA Panthers! |
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Panther Spotlight
Jaydon Acevedo, Sophomore
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Sophomore Jaydon Acevedo is a member of FFA here at DP. For Hurricane Nicole’s visit, Jaydon brought his Buff Silkies home for safety. Here he is outside our World History class on north campus. It was time for 1st period but first, he had to return Coco & Cooper to their coop. Jaydon says “It was an enjoyable learning experience as I had not seen chickens whose feathers are soft like fur.” |
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New Leadership Team Member
Le Nguyen, Assistant Principal
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● Where were you prior to coming to DP, and how long?
I started as an Athletic Trainer at Apopka High School, where I taught Intensive Math & Algebra 1 to the Bottom 25% students and was a Math Coach for 5 years. I then transitioned to Union Park Elementary as the Instructional Coach where I was for 3 years.
● What is your position this year?
I am the new Assistant Principal taking over for Dr. Ralph who retired.
● College, certifications?
UCF- Charge on!
● Hobbies, interests, anything fun you can share about yourself
I enjoy spending time with my family and loved ones. I'm an auntie of 8 nieces & nephews! I also enjoy working out, cooking, and eating! A little fun fact about me- I can deadlift over 300 pounds.
● What do you hope to accomplish at DP this school year? What kind of impact, or legacy, do you hope to have?
I hope to continue impacting student learning, supporting our teachers, and strengthening our relationship with the DPHS community. I aspire to have the legacy as someone who has a servant heart and positively impacted others- both personally and professionally.
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Continuing Panther Reminder . . .
Tutoring Opportunities
** UPDATED FRIDAY, NOV. 18, 2022 **
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Core Classes
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 tutoring specifically for your classes? See below for dates and times!
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"Monday's with Maria" for Monday, November 14, 2022 |
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Please click here to view Dr. Vazquez's latest message
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Do you need community service hours for Bright Futures? Manicure Monday is every Monday 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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Panther Pop-Up
Heads up Panthers! If you own a small business or want to sell your crafts/clean clothes you no longer use, Student Council is hosting a Panther Pop-Up (similar to a flea market) where you can sell items to your peers! Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/popupsignup22
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Thank you to our Veterans!
For Veteran’s Day, Student Council passed out handwritten cards as well as snacks to our very own veterans on our faculty and staff. Chips, drinks, and notes signed by the entire council were given to them throughout the day. We honor them for their service and the dedication they’ve shown to our country as well as to our school!
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From the left: StuCo president Adrian Duran (in each picture), Ms. Bobeck (art teacher and veteran), Mr. Malave (science teacher and U.S. Coast Guard veteran), and Ms. Pearce (records clerk and U.S. Navy veteran) |
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Student-Athletes
Attention all seniors who will be D1 or D2 college athletes next year, you need to create an NCAA Academic account on ncaa.org.
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Thank you PTSA & Baptiste Orthodontics! |
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On Wednesday, November 16th Dr. Phillips’ own PTSA and Baptiste Orthodontics sponsored a boxed lunch for all faculty and staff in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The faculty and staff would like to say thanks for the delicious food, it was a much appreciated mid-week treat! |
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Girls Soccer
Hi all!! As Girls Soccer season approaches, we can’t wait to welcome y’all out! Joining the coaching staff, Alexis Thompson will be over JV this year. We’ve had higher turnout overall this year; and amazing practices as well. We open our season on November 28th against Ocoee High School! JV Starts at 5:30 and Varsity kicks off at 7:00PM. We can’t wait to see y’all out in Bill Spoone Stadium supporting the squad!
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Girls Golf
Congratulations to junior Elan Zhang who finished FHSAA 3A State Runner-up in Girls Golf!
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Elan Zhang is second from the left in the Carolina blue shirt, pictured here with her teammates . |
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Elan with coach Brittney Walker |
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2022-2023 Dr. Phillips HS Winter 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. Visit
If you DO NOT have your Sport Physical form or completed ECG on file then you CANNOT TRYOUT.
All students must have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to participate.
Winter Sports:
Listed is the 1st day available to host tryouts. Please contact the Head Coach for details.
Contact your Head Coach to confirm all tryout dates, times, location and/or requirements.
For all futures updates concerning DP Athletics, please monitor our Twitter, Instagram and our Athletic website for all updates.
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DP Athletic Clearance Instructions
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, November 20, 2022
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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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