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I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend!

Report cards were sent home on Friday. Please take a moment to check your student's report card. If you have concerns about grades, please contact your student's teacher. We had over 200 students make straight A's on their report card this nine weeks. Way to go Cougars!
 
Our Class of 2017 graduation date is May 26 at 7:00 PM at the UCF arena. Students should be ordering their cap and gown at this time. We will have Jostens on campus December 8 and Jan. 10. You can also order on-line at Jostens.com. The senior panoramic photo will be on December 1 at 10:15 AM in the gym. If you did not vote on-line for the senior shirt, please email Joel.Adkins@ocps.net with your shirt size to ensure you have a shirt for the panoramic photo.
 
The performance of Godspell was amazing. If you did not get to see it, we have one more performance on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 PM. Our Cougar swimmers had a phenomenal evening at the District meet last week. Ten of our students broke their personal records.We are very proud of them.

Have a great week!

  




Dr. Anne Carcara
Principal, University High School
407-482-8700
Homecoming Dance
The 2016 Homecoming Dance is quickly approaching. This year's dance will take place Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 7:00-11:00 PM. Just as in the past, we are in need of your help. We will have two shifts available for volunteering:
 
·         Shift 1: 6:30 -9:00 PM
·         Shift 2: 8:30-11:00 PM
 
We need volunteers/chaperones to help us make the night as wonderful as possible for all of the students in attendance. If you are willing to help us that night, please joel.adkins@ocps.net and let us know which shift, or both, you are willing to help out!  We thank you in advance for all your help and look forward to seeing you on November 5.
Grenadier Invitational
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Congratulations to our marching band, which performed at the Grenadier Invitational FMBC 

Regional and won trophies for the following captions:
* Most Outstanding Music (Class 5A)
* Most Outstanding Visual (Class 5A)
* Most Outstanding General Effect (Class 5A)
* Most Outstanding Percussion (Class 5A)
* First Place (Class 5A)
* Most Outstanding Music (Overall)
* Most Outstanding Visual (Overall)
* Most Outstanding General Effect (Overall)
* Most Outstanding Percussion (Overall)
* Grand Champion
 
Tri-State Band Festival
Congratulations to juniors Adolfo Valdes, Amber Riner, and Katelyn Dehle, who were accepted to the Tri-State Concert Festival at Florida State University this December.
Tips for Caring for Your Laptop
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  1. PLEASE buy a sleeve or case for your laptop. Protecting your computer this way, greatly reduces the risk of damage.
  2. Hold and lift the laptop by its base, not by the screen.
  3. Don't keep any liquids in the same backpack that your laptop is in.
  4. When placing your laptop in your backpack, have the side where the power button is facing up.
  5. Do not attempt to clean your laptop with anything wet. A soft, lint-free cloth is best.
Global Technology
GT students, please continue to visit the GT tab on the UHS website for information on the program. The website is updated often, and meeting slides are now available if you missed the informational meetings in September. Students, if you have not yet picked up your stylus pen, please stop by 5-154 in the morning between 7:00 and 7:15 AM. If you have paid dues for the 2016-2017 school year, you also should have picked up your GT shirt. Shirts are also available to be picked up in 5-154 between 7:00 and 7:15 AM

Please check our website often for updates on events and opportunities available to GT students. 
ACT/SAT Dates
College and Career News
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Testing
Nov. 14-18                  PERT
Dec 1- 16                    BIO/US History/Algebra 1 NGSSS 
Dec. 8-16                    FSA Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
  
For more information contact:
 
Sandy Smiley, Testing Coordinator (FSA/FCAT/PERT/PSAT/FSAA) sandra.smiley@ocps.net
Lynn Riggle, Testing Coordinator (SAT School Day/Advanced Placement) lynn.riggle@ocps.net
Sheri Anderson, Testing Clerk sheri.anderson@ocps.net
My Brother's Keeper


OCPS, along with the City of Orlando and the Orlando Magic Organization, has accepted President Obama's challenge to participate in the My Brother's Keeper initiative. The goal is to recruit 1,000 male mentors for young males of color. Join us as we meet this challenge. To register, click here. For more information, call the Minority Achievement Office at 407-317-3470.
Cafeteria News
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Parents, please go online to www.myschoolapps.com to apply for free/reduced meals. A new application is required every school year and if you received free/reduced lunch last year, your application will expire soon. 

The application is great for other services even if the student does not want breakfast or lunch.
Clinic
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Please complete the Emergency Information Forms and return them to school. These forms provide the nurse with medical information, parent/guardian phone numbers and additional contact people in the event of an emergency.

Please make the nurse aware of any medical conditions that may impact your child's school day.

Reminder, students are not allowed to carry medications on them. We keep Tylenol and Ibuprofen in the clinic for student use and can administer it with parental consent.

Emergency medications can be carried with appropriate consent forms.
Medications need to be brought to school by a parent or guardian and appropriate consent forms completed.

Florida Vision Quest provides free vision services to Orange County Schools by screening all 9th grade students, if qualified students may be eligible for free eye glasses. Our 9th grade vision screenings will be done November 3, please make sure your child brings his/her glasses to school that day. It may take several weeks for the results, you will be notified if your child fails the screening and informed as to their eligibility for further services.
Clubs
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Anyone interested in starting a new club here at UHS can pick up a CLUB APPLICATION form in Student Services to fill out and return for consideration. All clubs must have a UHS faculty sponsor in order to be approved. If you have any questions please contact Athletic Director Jason Barnard.
Cougars in Action: New Athletics Website

"Cougars, welcome back to a new school year. Don't forget to check out our athletics website for all the latest information for Fall sports: www.universitycougarsathletics.com

Click here to purchase Athletic Passes. If you have any questions about athletics, please e-mail our new athletic director, Jason Barnard, at Jason.barnard@ocps.net. Looking forward to a great year of UHS athletics, Go Cougars!"
Mission, Vision & Goals

OCPS Vision 
To be the top producer of successful students in the nation

OCPS Mission
To lead our students to success with the support and involvement of families and the community

OCPS Goals 
To focus our efforts to accomplish our mission and achieve our vision, the board and superintendent set five broad goals.

Intense Focus on Student Achievement
High-Performing and Dedicated Team
Safe Learning and Working Environment
Efficient Operations
Sustained Community Engagement


OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination Statement
The School Board of  Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities,on the basis of  race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital   status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,or any other reason prohibited by law. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, attend to compliance matters: ADA Coordinator & Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer: Carianne Reggio; Section 504 Coordinator: Latonia Green; Title IX Coordinator:Doug Patterson. (407.317.3200)
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