CCHS Student Services
2020-2021-Frequently Asked Questions
Included in this Student Services Newsletter:
- Rising 9th Grade Information (For Current 8th Graders)
- School Counselor Appointments & Lunch Office Hours
- College & Career Center
- Transcript Request Form
- Counselor Letter of Recommendation
- Digital Support/Laptop Help
- CCHS Club Showcase
- Community Service Information
- FLVS Sign Up Information
- ACT/SAT Test Registration
- CCHS Remind and Social Media
Rising 9th Grade Information (For Current 8th Graders)
Your Schedule
- Link to registration video (this video gives directions on selecting your courses): https://vimeo.com/509256766
- Link to registration form (select your classes for next year with this form): https://tinyurl.com/rising9threg
- Registration reference sheet (this is a saved copy of the registration form for viewing only)
Freshman Orientation
- Link to recorded English Presentation: http://bit.do/9thorientationvideo
- La presentación en español: Video de Orientación para Estudiantes de Primer Año en Español
- Link to English PowerPoint: http://bit.do/9thorientationenglish
- Link to Spanish PowerPoint: http://bit.do/9thorientationspanish
- Link to Freshman FAQ: http://bit.do/FAQ9th
Questions
- Please submit your questions through our inquiry form: http://bit.do/cchsrising9faq
- A counselor will reach out to you with a response through phone or email
School Counselor Appointments and Lunch Office Hours
To best support students and families during this unique time, school counselors will be available during student lunches, by appointment, and phone/email.
School Counselor Appointments and Lunch Office Hours
- Appointments will occur during the school day as well as after school (with the exception of 5th period).
- During 5th period, counselors will have virtual office hours for both A and B lunch-no appointment necessary!
- If you would like to virtually meet with your counselor during your lunch, click on the link located in your 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors) and you will be placed in a virtual lobby/waiting room.
During lunch time virtual office hours:
- Students will be seen on a first come first served basis from the waiting room queue.
- If time runs out and your lunch is over, please try again tomorrow or submit an appointment request form.
Ms. Foster: A-Col
Email: brittany.foster@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3415
Remind Codes: Text to 81010
- Class of 2021: @ccfoster21
- Class of 2022: @ccfoster22
- Class of 2023: @ccfoster23
- Class of 2024: @ccfoster24
Appointment Request Form: http://bit.do/fostervirtualmeeting
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Mrs. Dye: Com-Gonzalez, F
Email: dwana.dye@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3444
Remind Codes: Text to 81010
- Class of 2021: @dye2021
- Class of 2022: @dye2022
- Class of 2023: @dye2023
- Class of 2024: @dye2024
Appointment Request Form: http://bit.do/Dye-Appt-Request
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Mrs. Grammier: Gonzalez, G-Ji/IB Program A-L
Email: julie.grammier@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3456
Remind Codes: Text to 81010
- Class of 2021: @gramm2021
- Class of 2022: @gramm2022
- Class of 2023: @gramm2023
- Class of 2024: @gramm2024
Appointment Request Form: Tinyurl.com/grammiervirtualmeeting
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Mrs. Hernandez: Jo-Marr/IB Program M-Z
Email: lisabeth.hernandezogonowski@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3447
Remind Codes: Text to 81010
Class of 2021: @ccher2021
- Class of 2022: @ccher2022
- Class of 2023: @ccher2023
- Class of 2024: @ccher2024
Appointment Request Form: http://bit.do/hernandezvirtualmeeting
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Mrs. Mejias: Mars-Perez
Email: crystal.mejias@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3445
Remind Codes: N/A
Appointment Request Form: http://bit.do/mejiasappointment
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Mrs. Bulled: Perf-Santam
Email: tina.bulled@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3431
Remind Codes: Text to 81010
Class of 2021: @bulled2021
- Class of 2022: @bulled2022
- Class of 2023: @bulled2023
- Class of 2024: coming soon!
Appointment Request Form: http://bit.do/Bulledappointmentrequest
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Mrs. White: Santan-Z
Email: sandra.white@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3457
Remind Codes: Text to 81010
- Class of 2021: @ccwhite21
- Class of 2022: @ccwhite22
- Class of 2023: @ccwhite23
- Class of 2024: @ccwhite24
Appointment Request Form: https://tinyurl.com/Whiteappointments
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Mrs. Elder: 11th & 12th Grade Project Graduate
Email: elisa.elder@ocps.net
Phone: 407-852-3450
Remind Codes: Text to 81010
- Class of 2021: @pgelder21
- Class of 2022: @elder2022
Google Voice: 407-852-8064
Appointment Request Form: http://bit.do/Elderapptrequest
Virtual Office Hours during Student Lunches: Link located in 20-21 Cypress Creek- Student Body Canvas Course (Student Services--School Counselors)
Prepare for your school counselor/college & career specialist meeting!
At this time, the counselors as well as the college & career specialist will be using Microsoft Teams to meet with students virtually.
If you schedule a virtual appointment or want to access the lunch time virtual office hours, please set up your Microsoft Teams in advance by following these steps:
1. Click on hyperlink for your virtual counselor meeting.
2. Select Open your Teams app or Continue on this Browser
3. If this is your first time accessing Microsoft Teams, you will need to sign in with your OCPS email (@students.ocps.net) and password. You may have to enter your password again on another screen.
4. Choose your audio and video settings. Please use both audio and video for the meeting.
5. Click Join now
Once you click "Join now", you will be placed in a virtual lobby/waiting room.
College & Career Center-"CCC"
Hi My name is Ms. Nelson and I am your College & Career Specialist at CCHS. My role is to support the Student Services team and assist students with their post secondary plans.
CCC Inquiry Form
Please complete this form if you have a question relating to your post secondary goals that can be answered by email.
- College Admissions
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid
- Career Planning
- College Application Essays
- Resume Writing
- Fee Waivers
CCC-Ms. Nelson Appointment Request
- LaunchEd Students-Submit a virtual appointment request form for an individual meeting through Teams.
- Face to Face Students-Submit an appointment request form for an individual meeting in the CCC.
Transcript Requests
If you would like to request a copy of your transcript or send your transcript to a college, university, NAIA, NCAA, or scholarship organization, please submit a Transcript Request Form at: http://bit.do/cchstranscript1
Are you applying to any of the following universities: FAU, FGCU, FSU, UF, UNF, UCF?
If yes, then you will need to complete the SSAR or the SPARK!
FAU, FGCU, FSU, UF, and UNF are using the SSAR instead of requiring an initial transcript!
Once you submit your application for FAU, FGCU, FSU, UF, or UNF, you will need to complete the SSAR at: https://ssar.selfreportedtranscript.com/Login.aspx
You will need your transcript to complete the SSAR! You must enter your courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. Ask a counselor/College & Career Specialist to review your SSAR before submitting!
UCF is now using SPARK instead of requiring an initial transcript!
Once you submit your application for UCF, you will need to complete your SPARK to be considered for admission. Please visit the UCF Admissions website for more information: https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/
Are you applying to any colleges or universities through the Common App or Coalition App?
Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/
Coalition App: https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/
If you are using the Common App or Coalition App to apply to colleges and universities, you do not need to use this form to request your transcript.
Please contact your school counselor so that he/she can upload your transcript directly into Common App/Coalition!
Alumni/Graduates
If you would like to request a copy of your transcript or send your transcript to a college, university, NAIA, NCAA, or scholarship organization, please submit a Transcript Request Form at: http://bit.do/cchstranscript1
Pay for your transcript at SchoolPay: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Transcripts-6892--Dawn-Hauser/Sbva7ka
Counselor Recommendation Letter Request
Submit a recommendation letter request for your specific counselor.
A-Col: Ms. Foster
http://bit.do/recletterfoster21
Com-Gonzalez, F: Mrs. Dye
Gonzalez, G-Ji AND IB Program A-L: Mrs. Grammier
http://bit.do/reclettergrammier21
Jo-Marr AND IB Program M-Z: Mrs. Hernandez
http://bit.do/recletterhernandez21
Mars-Perez: Mrs. Mejias
http://bit.do/reclettermejias21
Perf-Santam: Mrs. Bulled
http://bit.do/recletterbulled21
Santan-Z: Mrs. White
http://bit.do/recletterwhite21
Project Graduate 11th-12th A-Z: Mrs. Elder
http://bit.do/recletterelder21
Please note: You must contact your counselor to request a recommendation letter at least three weeks in advance.
Digital Support/Laptop Help
If you are having issues with a broken device or are having issues logging into OCPS:
Face to Face students: Email Mr. Oswald (jeffry.oswald@ocps.net) and he will call you down to the Media Center
LaunchEd students: Set up an appointment on calendly.com/cchs_device_repair/15min
Examples:
· Your device does not connect to the internet at all
· Your screen flickers or stays black
· Your device turns off randomly
· Your keyboard is dead or malfunctioning
· Your touchpad is dead
· Your mic or camera is dead
If you are having issues with your courses, you will want to reach out to your teacher, so they can fill out a Digital Support Ticket.
Examples
· You cannot see your class in Skyward
· You cannot log in to Skyward
· You do not have access to the online textbook
· You cannot open a website the class uses
· You cannot join the class’s BBB or Team meeting
CCHS Club Showcase
FLVS Course Approval
The registration directions are listed in the picture below.
Once you complete the registration process, please email your school counselor.
Community Service Pre-Approval AND Submitting Completed Hours
Community Service Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Complete the Community Service Pre-Approval Request Form for your specific counselor.
Step 2: After you submit your Pre-Approval Form, your school counselor will review your request and will send you an email to let you know if your request has been granted.
Step 3: Complete your community service hours and record on the Community Service Log: https://tinyurl.com/cchscommunityservicelog
-Rename the google sheet to your first and last name.
-For any virtual community service hours completed, you will need to provide documentation.
-Log your hours as well as take photos to document your community service project.
Step 4: When you are ready to submit your hours, complete the Post-Reflection Community Service Form for your specific counselor.
-This form will allow you to upload your community service log as well as your documentation showing the completion of your hours (supervisor emails, photos, documents, etc).
Pre-Approval and Post-Reflection Forms by School Counselor
A-Col: Ms. Foster
http://bit.do/fostercommunityservice
Com-Gonzalez, F: Mrs. Dye
http://bit.do/dyecommunityservice
Gonzalez, G-Ji AND IB Program A-L: Mrs. Grammier
http://bit.do/grammiercommunityservice
Jo-Marr AND IB Program M-Z: Mrs. Hernandez
http://bit.do/hernandezcommunityservice
Mars-Perez: Mrs. Mejias
http://bit.do/mejiascommunityservice
Perf-Santam: Mrs. Bulled
http://bit.do/bulledcommunityservice
Santan-Z: Mrs. White
http://bit.do/whitecommunityservice
Project Graduate 11th-12th A-Z: Mrs. Elder
http://bit.do/eldercommunityservice
Resources
Community Service Log Sheet
https://tinyurl.com/cchscommunityservicelog
Virtual Community Service Opportunities
https://tinyurl.com/virtualcommserv
· The Student Services team has created a list of ideas for virtual community service.
You will need to use your student account to access these resources!
SAT and ACT Test Registration
- Please reference the CollegeBoard and ACT websites for up to date information on testing
- SAT https://pages.collegeboard.org/collegeboard-covid-19-updates
- ACT https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html
How can I get a fee waiver for the SAT/ACT?
Complete the CCC Inquiry Form at: http://bit.do/cccinquiry
How can I stay connected with Cypress Creek High School?
9th Grade: @bear2024
10th Grade: @bear2023
11th Grade: @2022bear
12th Grade: @2021bear
- Instagram: @cypresscreekhs
- Twitter: @CypressCreekHS
- Facebook: Cypress Creek High School