Orlando Science High School
issue 5
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: September 10, 2021
Principal's Corner
Greetings Orcas,
September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which will continue through mid-October. We are looking forward to the many different projects and activities our students and staff have in store to increase our appreciation and knowledge of Hispanic culture and contributions to our wonderful nation.
Congratulations to our August Students and Staff Members of the month! We admire and appreciate your efforts in creating a positive learning environment for everyone around you. Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you to all of our families who attended the Virtual New Parent Night held this Wednesday. We hope you were able to get a lot of useful information out of the session and are very pleased to have you part of our Orlando Science School family.
Parents, below you will find details regarding the upcoming Virtual PVO meeting being held the 23rd. If you are interested in become involved please be sure to attend or reach out to the PVO team.
As a quick reminder, Progress Reports will be available next week and Parent Teacher Conferences are being held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please see below for additional details.
Lastly, we would like to welcome families to observe a moment of silence tomorrow, Patriot Day, to remember those who were injured or died during the attacks of 9/11. This marks two decades since the occurrence, but the effects of those days are still felt throughout our communities.
I hope you all have a nice weekend and look forward to updating you on our students’ continued success next week.
Dr. Yalcin Akin
Executive Director/Principal
Orlando Science School – Middle/High
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patriot day 2021
OSS would like to welcome families to observe a moment of silence tomorrow, Patriot Day, to remember those who were injured or died during the attacks of 9/11. This marks two decades since the occurrence, but the effects of those days are still felt throughout our communities.
OSS High School Current COVID numbers
1st quarter progress reports
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences (PTCs) September 14th and 15th
More details and instructions can be found in the Sign Up Genius link below. Remember:
- PTCs are virtual for the 1st quarter
- choose only 1 time slot per child
- most, if not all, of your child's teachers will attend this virtual PTC - occasionally there are scheduling conflicts and some teachers might not be available during your scheduled time
- the focus of these meetings are academic performance
- you can always contact teachers directly for conferences if this schedule does not work with yours
We look forward to working together for continued student success!
attendance
Attendance is key to the success of your student's learning. If you have any attendance concerns such as daily absences, upcoming absences, extended absences or other additional questions please contact Mrs. Matheny for grades 9 - 12.
Per OSS policy a doctors note must be provided in order for an absence to be excused.
IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION REMINDER
orca accolades
broadcom Top 300 Masters
Thirty of the top 300 Broadcom MASTERS will be selected as finalists by a panel of scientists, engineers and educators from around the nation. The 30 finalists, who will be announced September 14, will be competing for over $100,000, including the coveted $25,000 Samueli Prize, $10,000 DoD STEM Talent Award, the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation and the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement.
Congratulations Tiffani and Atreya! Go Orcas!
Ms. Dantas’ PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
Ms Dantas’ PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design class applied the Design Process to build launcher devices. Students tested their devices and collected data to evaluate both accuracy and precision mathematically.
Ms. Balci's AP BIO
This week AP Biology students did a diffusion lab with agar cubes. Students learned about how the size of the cell affect its efficiency in exchanging substances. They planned and carried out an investigation to show the relationship between surface area, volume, and diffusion using agar cubes.
PVO 1st Virtual Meeting September 23rd
zoom
The current environment does not allow for in person PVO meetings. We will continue to hold virtual monthly meetings as we did last year. Two meetings will be held on the same day: Thursday, September 23rd at 9:30am and 6:30pm on Zoom – Please look for the link to join in the Newsletter on September 17th.
Contact info – PVO High School President – Lisa Proto PVO.HSCampus@orlandoscience.org
free and reduced lunch application
- The names and incomes of every member of your household
- The school, grade, birthdate of every student in your household
- Your social security number and electronic signature
- (Optional) A valid email address or phone number for district communication about the status of the application.
September meal menu
sidleine OSS spirit store
Exciting news ORCAs!
OSS now has its own Spirit Wear store!
**Please note the following:**
- Some Sideline polos and shirts on the site are only being printed with a round OSS logo. Our official school uniform polo, sold by Risse Brothers, is the official school uniform.
- Sideline polos and shirts may only be worn on Fridays as a spirit shirt, during gym class, or on other dress-down days designated by administration. Sideline polos and shirts cannot be worn as a replacement of the Risse Brothers official polo uniform shirts.
- Any sports shorts or pants are to be worn in gym class only.
- Sideline hoodies, jackets, and sweatshirts may only be worn over the official Risse Brothers school uniform polo.
- If students do not act responsibly with the new spirit wear we reserve the right to ask them to discontinue the use of the school spirit wear. No refunds will be provided by OSS.
- All Dress Code requirements apply to Spirit items sold by Sideline. No refunds will be provided by OSS for items that are in violation of the School Dress Code or otherwise.
- For information on Sideline's return and exchange policy please visit Orlando Science Schools Orcas Apparel - Orlando, Florida - Sideline Store - BSN Sports
Counseling Corner
9/10/2021
Good Afternoon Friends,
Did you know that I have an OSS Connect page where all students can access a plethora of mental health resources. If you have not logged in yet, do so this weekend!
Wishing You All The Best,
Ms. Perez
Senior corner-class of 2022 updates
Important 12th grade Teams announcements
See these important messages from Ms. Bolat posted on the 12th grade Teams:
Bolat, Gulistan: Hello, We are excited to announce that we will be having our fi…
posted in 12th Grade / General at Monday, August 30, 2021 2:58:05 PM
Bolat, Gulistan: Rollins College representative will visit our school to meet with ou…
posted in 12th Grade / General at Friday, September 10, 2021 11:30:07 AM
Bolat, Gulistan: September Scholarships and and OCPS's Scholarship Bulletin
posted in 12th Grade / General at Tuesday, September 7, 2021 9:21:44 AM
Bolat, Gulistan: UF Virtual Visit Options
posted in 12th Grade / General at Friday, September 10, 2021 3:44:05 PM
senior portraits
Class of 2022 -- the time to sign up for senior portraits has arrived! Right now, spots are limited but more will be opening up. That being said, please don't wait to register! Once the studio closes for the season, you will not be able to have your senior portraits taken and your photo won't be included in the yearbook.
You can choose between the Basic and the Deluxe sittings, the descriptions are below. Any questions you have about pricing, scheduling, or purchasing should be directed to Prestige Portraits.
Below is the website as well -- you will select the Orlando studio when you register.
Common App Update
As many of you know, many colleges require students to submit written responses such as Common App essay, College-Specific questions, and Writing Supplement. You can see each schools' requirements on your Common App.
This resource below, updated for the 2021-2022 application year, helps students understand what writing questions they can expect to find for each college to which they apply.
Writing Requirements By Colleges
Common App Essay Prompts for 21-22
Account Rollover
Students who created a Common App account prior to August 1 can roll over their accounts. Learn more about how Account Rollover works here: Account Rollover
college and career corner
Virtual Pre-College Conference
community service resources
assessment corner
PSAT/NMSQT
On Wednesday, October 13th, all 10th and 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) at Orlando Science High School during the school day. Students are automatically registered and there is no fee to participate.
The benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT include:
- Preparation for taking the SAT, a college entrance exam. Historically, students who have taken the PSAT score higher on the SAT on average than those who don’t take the PSAT.
- The PSAT/NMSQT includes reading, mathematics, and writing and language components that focus on the knowledge and skills that are most essential for college and career readiness and success; it is also used as a diagnostic toll to measure and follow student performance and pinpoint areas for development.
- Test results provide school guidance counselors with information to help identify students who may be ready to enroll and be successful in Advanced Placement courses, or identify students who may need additional instruction to do so.
- Students can also meet the Florida Algebra 1 End-of-Course Assessment graduation requirement in a comparative math score is achieved. More information related to statewide assessment graduation requirements is available at http://fldoe.org/academics.
Additional information will be emailed to parents and shared directly with students through their Microsoft Teams accounts. If you have questions concerning the PSAT/NMSQT please contact Mr. Koebe.
Exceptional Student Education and Assessments
Does your child have an IEP or 504 and receive extra time on tests?
Students who receive accommodations on statewide standardized assessments, such as the FSA, may be eligible to receive accommodations on college entrance assessments. These tests include Advanced Placement, SAT, and ACT exams. There is a separate application process where eligibility is determined by the testing company (not OSS or OCPS).
If your child already receives accommodations on statewide assessments, it is highly recommended that you give permission for OSS to submit an accommodation request for these competitive tests. This is not an automatic process. You must notify the school if you would like an application for accommodations to be submitted on behalf of the student.
To make a request, please email the ESE Coordinator, Mrs. Cervantes at Teresa.Cervantes@orlandoscience.org with the following information:
· Full name of the student
· Assessments the student will be taking (AP Exams, SAT, and/or ACT)
More information about accommodations and eligibility can be found at the following links:
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TRUST
If you trust someone, you believe that person is honest and reliable.
"Trust that little voice in your head that says, 'Wouldn't it be interesting if...,' and then do it." -Duane Michals
parent resources
Parent skyward access
oss connect parent access
All OSS Middle High parents can create an OSS Connect account to view their students' academic progress, attendance, discipline, upcoming events and more. Multiple students can be added under one parent account for an easy access. Each student has a unique "Parent Access Code". Please use this code to add each of your students.
- Go to the following URL https://ossconnect.orlandoscience.org/radix/portal/signup/index.php
- Enter the parent access code, birth date of the student this code belongs to, Student ID (if asked) and your relationship to the student.
- If the information is correct, you will be redirected to a page where you can see your student's name. If this is your student, click continue, if not, click cancel and contact the school.
- After the verification is completed, you will be redirected to registration page. On this page, you will create a new parent account by providing the information requested and selecting a password for your account. Click on "Create my new account" when done.
- You will receive a confirmation email that contains a link to click to complete account creation. Once you click on the link in confirmation email, you will be directed to the site and your account will be ready to use.
- Once you logged in to the site, you can add another student by clicking on the "Add new student" link located on your dashboard.
OSS APP available for download
Orlando Science Middle/High has a new mobile app! It is currently available in the App Store® and in Google Play®. You can download the app for free, for access to our school's news, calendars, volunteer opportunities, push notifications and much more!
Download for Free - visit your tablet or smartphone's storefront and search for "Orlando Science Schools"
- For Android, visit Google Play
- For Apple iOS, visit the and App Store or iTunes
If you have any questions or feedback please email info@orlandoscience.org.
PVO and Volunteering
MIDDLE HIGH PARENT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION (PVO) REGISTRATION
Membership is $25 per family for returning families and $30 for new families. Your membership dues go directly back into the school to provide items and supplies for our teachers. Please use the School Pay link to pay dues upon registration.
We are also asking that PVO members work with specific committees (School Improvement, Fundraising, Volunteer Work, Teacher Appreciation, Events, Etc.) See below for opportunities to get involved.
If you have questions, comments, or requests, you may email Orlando Science PVO at PVO.HSCampus@orlandoscience.org (for the High School) or PVO.LynxCampus@orlandoscience.org (for the Lynx Campus).
The PVO will hold meetings once a month that will inform parents of progress, agendas, and upcoming events. Meetings will be held on campus or Via Zoom and will be done in mornings and/or evenings to accommodate everyone.
We are so excited to connect with our families and create a wonderful environment on and off campus!
OSS High School 2021-2022 Handbook
2021-2022 tutoring schedule
SEE THE IMPORTANT MESSAGE BELOW REGARDING FORTIFY FLORIDA:
Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or www.getfortifyfl.com. The Florida Legislature directed this tool’s development in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.
The app, which is available for download on Apple and Android mobile devices, is critical to ensuring all Florida schools are safe environments where students and educators can experience and share the joy of learning without fear.
We hope that you will become familiar with this tool and help us spread the word about it with your students and their families. Please note that the official app’s logo will look exactly as it does in the graphic above.
become familiar with the 30/30 Rule for bad weather dismissal procedures
What is the 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.
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Box Tops 2021
Amazon Smile
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Office Depot
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.
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OSS School Code: 70218341
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ORLANDO SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
Website: http://orlandoscience.org/highschool/
Location: 2600 Technology Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
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