Orlando Science High School
Issue 18
Weekly Newsletter: December 20, 2019
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
The first half of the 2019-20 school year has come to a close. I hope everyone feels a sense of accomplishment and is looking forward to the new year ahead!
I would like to congratulate our seniors Esha R. and Micah B. for getting accepted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Haydn H. for getting accepted to RICE University.
Congratulations again on your acceptances. This is a great accomplishment!
We are proud to recognize our Orca Mathletes from the FGCU Math Invitational. The teams placed at Top Three ranking in their recent competitions, way to go Orcas! Such a great Mu Alpha Theta Team accomplishment! They look strong before the 2020 Chapter and State Tournaments!
This last weekend, Political Olympiad competed in the Sarasota Model UN Competition and won two awards! The students exemplified professionalism and represented OSS admirably. Congratulations to Political Olympiad Team! Well done job!
On Tuesday, December 18th, we hosted our traditional Alumni dinner. It was great to see how much they accomplished in their life and at their colleges. We are proud of each one of them and it is always great to see our Orca Alumni in our campus again!
Myself and my entire staff would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our entire Orlando Science Family and our great PVO Team for the generous holiday gift drive and donations. It is because of you that we are able to show our hardworking staff how much we appreciate them!
Don't forget that the high school campus will be closed for Winter Break beginning Friday, December 21st and will reopen Monday, January 7, 2019.
We wish you, and your families happy holiday season and a prosperous new year! The school will resume on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020!
Respectfully,
Abdulaziz Yalcin, M.Ed
Principal
Orlando Science Schools-Middle/High
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OSS WINTER BREAK
School of Character PARENT SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY Due 1/17/20
Dear Parents,
Orlando Science Middle/High School is applying to become a National School of Character through character.org, and we need your input for our School Climate Survey. The School Climate Survey is an opportunity to gather feedback from you, our stakeholders. Below you will find a short survey that is required for us to apply for accreditation. We are asking that you please complete it at your earliest convenience, but no later than Friday, January 17th, 2020, at 11:59 pm. We really appreciate you helping us accomplish this goal by providing this important feedback.
The following questions are about the school climate during the 2019-2020 Fall Semester. Please answer the following questions honestly and completely.
Very Sincerely,
Mr. Kriebel-Dean of Students HS Campus
AP SATURDAY STUDIES begin in January 2020-Register Now
Orlando Science Schools is pleased to announce our 2020 Saturday AP Studies program to all currently enrolled AP students. AP enrolled students will have the opportunity to prepare for their AP Exams starting in 2020 on Saturdays. Each week, instructors will cover curricular goals of varying AP subjects, and provide sample examination questions, focus on important standards and strands of each course.
Orlando Science School will allot designated weekends for AP Studies practice and review sessions. AP students are encouraged to attend these studies. Complimentary snacks will be offered to the students between sessions.
Saturday AP Leadership Academy Tentative Schedule is attached to the letter below. Keep in mind this scheudle is tentative. Students should follow the updated schedule each Friday before scheduled AP Studies with their teachers. The weekly AP Studies Schedule will be posted on both the testing board on campus and on OSS Connect each Friday before AP Studies.
Use the form below to view the schedule and click the link to register by Thursday, January 9, 2020.
SATURDAY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY begin in January 2020-Register Now
Orlando Science Schools will be offering Saturday Leadership Academy to 9th & 10th grade students who need additional preparation for the upcoming FSA and EOC Tests. The following Florida Standards Assessments will be administered in Spring 2020:
• Geometry End-of-Course Assessment
• English 1
• English 2
• Biology
Orlando Science Schools will have designated weekends for FSA and EOC practice and review sessions. Students are encouraged to attend these studies. Each week, instructors will focus on specific standards and students will have a chance to take several practice tests/quizzes in preparation for the upcoming FSA and EOC. Complimentary snacks will be offered to students between the first and second sessions.
ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY VIRTUAL ACCESS AVAILABLE TO ALL OSS MH STUDENTS
All OSS Middle High Students now have access to the MANY resources available at the Orange County Library! They have access to Gale research databases, tutoring services, e-books and MORE! See the details below about how to access this amazing plethora of resources for your student.
MUA FGCU Competition 2019
This past Monday, December 16th, 2019, our Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society participated in the 16th annual Florida Gulf Coast University Invitational competition. We'd like to thank all of the students who came out to compete and all of the teachers who helped prepare our mathletes for the competition. We'd also like to congratulate our mathletes for their outstanding performance. As a school, we received 2nd Place in Algebra 2, 2nd Place in Pre-Calculus, 2nd Place in Calculus, and 2nd Place in Sweepstakes. Congratulations once again to everyone who participated! Well done Orcas!
Class of 2020 College Acceptances
OSHS is pleased to announce that the Class of 2020 college acceptance notifications are coming in! Congratulations:
Esha R.-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Micah B. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Haydn H.-Rice University
Way to go class of 2020! Strive for Excellence!
Sarasota Model UN Competition
Central Florida Math Tournament 2019
2019 Alumni Dinner
OSHS News 12.13.2019
Science Fair Weekly Update
Science Fair Week 14 Update: Projects Continue
College Career Corner
NEW School Community Service Hours
OSHS Technology Drive Campus Traffic Map
30/30 Dismissal Rule
What is Delayed Dismissal? 30/30 Rule?
The “30/30 Rule" is a Delayed Dismissal Weather procedure that the nationally recognized. It is required that the “30/30 Rule” be enacted by the school if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a lightning strike. Orlando Science Middle/High follows this rule.
When 30/30 Rule is implemented, students will not be dismissed until 30 minutes has passed from the last sound of thunder. However, parents/guardians who wish to pick up their child/children during delayed dismissal, will be allowed to sign out their child/children at the cafeteria or front office.
In order to pick up your student(s) from the cafeteria or front office during this procedure, parents/guardians must bring their dismissal sign to the front door of the school to sign their child/children out. If you do not have a dismissal sign, you will need to provide a picture ID and be on the school pick-up list to pick-up the child/children. Bus riders will be delivered home when conditions are all safe for dismissal.
An automated telephone and/or email message will be used to notify parents/guardians about delayed dismissals. Always be sure to update the school when your phone or email information changes. Thank you for your cooperation on our students’ safety.
Parents: Join the OSS Middle High PVO!
OSS Middle High Parents: Welcome back to school! We have some wonderful events planned to make this year a memorable one for our Orcas. Join us in helping to make these events a huge success and register below. We look forward to working with you!
Easy Ways to give back to OSHS
The BOX TOPS Program is all new for 2019!
BoxTops has a NEW way for schools to earn money from your purchases! See the details below. Thank you for your support of OSS!
OSS is an Amazon Smile School
This is an easy way to help raise money for Orlando Science Schools. Use the link below when shopping from Amazon. AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Orlando Science Schools via Discovery Education Services, Inc. whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
Office Depot & Office Max
Office Depot provides the school with 5% back in credits for FREE supplies when you make a purchase of qualifying school supplies. Simply provide the school ID at checkout.
OSES School Code: 70228302
OSS School Code: 70218341
Important Forms
Report Card Dates and PTC Days
Attendance Matters
OSHS Handbook
Birthday Dress Down Form
Orcas interested in dressing down for their birthday MUST submit a "Dress Down Day" form (found below) to Ms. Rebel at least two business days prior to the requested dress down date.
Walker/Bus Rider Form
OSHS 2019-2020 Tutoring Schedule
Free/Reduced Meal Application
Attention OSS Middle High Families receiving meals for the Free and Reduced Lunch program:
You must complete an application for 2019-2020 school year. It is important to renew your application each year so that there is no interruption with your student's meal services. Click the link below to renew your application for 2019-2020.
OSHS January Meal Menu
OSHS Events: Mark your calendars
Welcome Back! First Day of the 3rd 9 Weeks
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020, 07:30 AM
OSHS
Middle High Open House
Sunday, Jan 12, 2020, 11:00 AM
2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
Orlando Science High School Campus
Email: info@orlandoscience.org
Website: http://orlandoscience.org/highschool/
Location: 2600 Technology Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
Phone: (407)299-6595
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orlandoscience/
Twitter: @OrlandoSciMH