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As we bid goodbye to our Class of 2022, we know that each Grenadier will go on to realize the greatness within themselves as they leave their mark on the world. We wish our graduating class the very best in all they choose to accomplish, knowing that they have overcome unique obstacles and challenges over the past four years.
One last friendly reminder: students will not be allowed to have backpacks or large bags on campus at all this week. Small purses are still allowed. All devices (laptops, hotspots) should have been turned into the media center. If your student still has their OCPS issued device, please have them turn it in at the Media Center. All students who are confirmed to attend summer school, or who are taking online FLVS or dual enrollment courses are allowed to keep their laptops to work through June and July.
In this final issue of the 2021-2022 school year we have included a number of images from this year's graduating class to recognize their achievement and to motivate our rising Class of 2023 and underclass for the future. We plan to run a few issues issues of The Colonial Connection this summer and please remember to stop by our website any time for updates and links to our social media platforms.
Dr. Maestre
Pictured just above: Dr. Maestre addresses the graduating Class of 2022 on May 18th at the Amway Center.
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Main Campus:
6100 Oleander Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 482-6300
Freshman Campus:
7775 Valencia Collage Lane
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 249-6369
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2022-2023 School Calendar |
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Summer Programs begin Wednesday, June 1st. |
Colonial High School Summer School will run from June 1st through the 30th.
School will run from Monday through Thursday besides the first week which is Wednesday through Friday.
We will hold multiple camps which are intended for specific audiences.
EDGE – This camp is intended for any students that need to recover a failed course and/ or students under the 2.0 GPA graduation requirement. This camp will only be held on campus.
ALG EOC – This camp is intended for students who are not on track or have not passed the ALG EOC, which is a graduation requirement. This camp will only be held on campus.
ACT – This camp is intended for students who have not met the graduation requirement for ACT scores. This camp will only be held on campus.
MAO – Calc Project – This camp is intended for students in higher level math courses as a preview to what students will learn in the upcoming school year. This camp will only be held on campus.
Enrichment – This camp is intended for students who have not met mastery over the previous year in tested Math and ELA courses. This camp is held to support any learning loss from pandemic. This camp will be held on campus or virtually through a blended model.
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Graduation Highlights
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Amway Center
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Colonial High School’s 63rd graduating class!! |
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Colonial High School's Class of 2022 established their greatness in many ways. Chief among them:
- 16 Graduates have enlisted in the military
- 6 Super Scholars in this class - the most in Colonial history
- 8 Biliteracy seals awarded
- 350 Industry certifications were earned (CTE) plus 4 seniors who earned Google Professional certification with support from the Hispanic Federation (these students are career ready - please see story below)
- 10 Graduates who also completed their AA degree through Valencia College while still in high school
- Athletes who outperformed prior seasons including the great success of the 2021-2022 girls basketball team
- $1.275 million in scholarship awards
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Dr. Maestre speaking to the seniors and assembled guests from the podium. At this time this picture was taken he said, "I ask that the best high school faculty in the state of Florida please rise and be recognized!”
Part of Dr. Maestre's presentation included this reminder:
“Today is the last day of the journey that began 13 years ago. The difference between that first day of kindergarten and today is the person you have become. You now have 13 years of formal education that has developed you into the best version of yourself. Although you do not know everything, you have a solid foundation from which to build your life upon.”
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This year's ceremony was also pictured on the Amway Center's Jumbotron for all of our guests. |
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Graduates making their way across the stage shaking hands with senior OCPS officials capped off with Dr. Maestre at the end of the line to the far left. Congratulations Class of 2022 Grenadiers! |
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Hispanic Heritage Google Professional Certification program. |
This year a few of our seniors participated in the Hispanic Heritage Google Professional Certification program. Yesterday, our seniors were recognized for this wonderful accomplishment. The Hispanic Federation offered all of the students paid summer internships and further mentorship. Tatiana Cortes won an iPad air and the other students received $50 gift cards. They were extremely impressed at how fast our students had completed the program and their high passing rates! |
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From left: Abdullahi Sahabi, Leny Acevedo, Tatiana Cortes, Joran Basabanda
The students' course certificates read: This certificate is proudly presented to: ______ who has successfully completed Information Technology Support (Google, dated May 23, 2022).
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Spring Football: Our guys won their Spring game against Oakridge: 8-7! |
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What time is it? Summer Reading time!! Orange County Public Schools is launching their Summer Reading challenge with Beanstack and Orange County Library System. Students have the opportunity to read and log their minutes in Beanstack for a chance to win prizes! To find more information on this challenge, visit http://SummerReading.ocps.net. #OCPSreads. |
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Summer Meals start May 31 (limited sites) and June 1 (all sites) |
Please know that all of the summer nutrition sites in schools are located on the FNS Web Site page (link below). OCPS Food and Nutrition Services will also be serving lunch at the following Public Libraries: Chickasaw, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, North Orange Branch, South Creek, and South Trail. Addresses are on the link. Parents may find a nutrition site close to them by calling 211.
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Summer Teen Police and Fire Academy |
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FREE Job and College interview support from the OCLS |
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OCLS offers free help including:
● Basic + In-Depth Tutorials
● Practice with "Interview Roulette"
● Record + Share Features
● It is quick & easy to get a virtual library card to access this database and many others that can help students and parents with job & career topics
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June 2022 SAT late registration: |
■ SAT Test Date- June 4, 2022
Late registration deadline is May 25, 2022
To register, follow the link above and create a account on the website. From there you will be able to select a test date, submit payment*, and print your admission ticket.
* Students on free/reduced lunch are eligible to receive two fee waivers for each test at no charge. Please see your guidance counselor to obtain a waiver.
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Due 05/25/2022
06/09/2022 (Final deadline)
Due 06/15/2022
Due 06/19/2022
Due 07/01/2022
Due 07/15/2022
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Colonial's Grenadiers have the opportunity to learn about personal finance vs. many high schoolers who do not. |
Percentage of high school students required to study personal finance:
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Examples of Financial Literacy lessons at CHS from this school year:
Financial Literacy for our Grenadiers: Lesson #4
So what is your plan? When college is in your future, or your child’s future, planning is important.
Financial Literacy for our Grenadiers: Lesson #7
Help protect your identity using this week’s financial literacy worksheet:
Financial Literacy for our Grenadiers: Lesson #11
Savvy Spending: Wishful wants or necessary needs?
Financial Literacy for our Grenadiers: Lesson #17
Insurance:
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It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Dr. Maestre, Principal
Colonial High School
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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