Hello Patriots. Welcome to "A" rated Freedom High School where learning is our top priority and our focus is on literacy, rigor and relationships. Our school's pillars of honor, excellence and tradition continue to be on display on a daily basis by our students, staff and community.
Exam Schedule Monday, June 6th we begin our Common Final Exams (CFE) and will operate under the attached bell schedule below. This will affect all students even if they are not sitting for a particular exam. While we now only have 3 school days remaining for 2015-2016, I encourage all Patriots to arrive at school each day well rested and prepared to take these important year-end assessments.
No Backpacks/Large Purses 
In keeping with our tradition regarding end of the year procedures, no backpacks, large purses will be allowed on campus during the last 3 days of school. Also, please be mindful that Lenovo ThinkPad collection has occurred and if your son/daughter still have theirs, it needs to be turned in to the media center as well as textbooks.
Attendance Pre-arranged absence applications are being turned in requesting absences during the last days of school. Please be mindful that Common final assessments (EOC's) cannot be administered early and failure to complete the exams during their scheduled time. Make-up days for exams are July 11th-14th ONLY and must be scheduled through the guidance office.
Here is some information that you should keep in mind:
1) A review period of 72 hours prior to the first day of the absence is required
2) Absences will only be excused if they are:
a) Related to Illness, injury or death to the student or an immediate family member
b) Recognized (or established) religious holidays and/or instruction
c ) Medical appointments
* Absences of the aforementioned nature must be accompanied by appropriate documentation
Summer School at Freedom High SchoolIf you son/daughter needs to attend summer school to make-up credits not earned during the 2015/16 school year will , summer school starts from June 14th-July 27th, Monday-Thursday (18 days). We do have some enrichment opportunities available for summer. These opportunities will be specific to targeted students and our summer school coordinators will be contacting students individually. Please make a note that FHS will be closed Fridays after June 17th and the week of July 4th thru July 8th. Summer School hours will be held from 7:30 AM-3:50 PM. Summer School applications can be picked up in the Guidance office. If you have any questions/concerns or need additional information, feel free to call Freedom High School at 407-816-5600 or contact Assistant Principal Ms. Esther Hodge by e-mail at
Esther.hodge@ocps.netFarewell Seniors Last Tuesday we said farewell to the Class of 2016. It was a wonderful ceremony and we wish our Patriots the very best as they move onto college, the private sector, military service, or wherever their plans take them. However, whichever direction they follow, they will always be Patriots!
Sincerely,
Rolando R. Bailey
June 6: EOC Exams periods 1, 5, 4 
FHS would like to spotlight guitar instructor, Mr. Chris Perez, for his selection as a 2017 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist. A total of 290 music teachers from 264 cities across 41 states have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. In total, more than 3,300 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states. 
Congratulations Rising Seniors Class of 2017! It is time for you to have your senior portrait taken for the 2017 FHS yearbook. You must call 1-800-421-3414 or visit 
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