It's GRADUATION month!

Happy Graduation Month Seniors!! Please be mindful of your grades as the school year is almost over. It is vital that you have all of your graduation requirements completed in order to walk at graduation on May 29th. If you do not have all of your graduation requirements complete you will have to attend summer school in order to earn a diploma.

May 20th - Senior drive thru to return materials (all textbooks, uniforms, financial obligations and other school items must be returned BEFORE graduation practice)

May 21st - Last Day of School for Seniors

May 24th - Senior Day at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure

May 25th - Senior Awards

May 26th - Graduation Practice with Senior Walk Out (must attend to walk at graduation)

May 26th - Senior Motorcade Parade

May 27th - Senior Walks at CK-8, KMS & Westside

May 27th - Capping Ceremony

May 28th - Graduation Practice (must attend to walk at graduation)

May 29th - GRADUATION

Congratulations Class of 2022!

You’re finally a senior and we have some information regarding your senior portraits. Please click on the link below for a 90-second video from our school’s exclusive photographer, CADY. Be sure to watch the entire video and fill out the contact form, so you will receive information on how to schedule your senior portraits.

http://cady.com/classof2022

DE Summer Bookstore

Dates: April 28th - May 31st

Time: 8:30 - 3:30

No appointment required

Any student who would like to be placed on the waitlist for summer school should reach out to their counselor ASAP.

Mr. Costa - 9th Grade Counselor

Ms. Lee - A-D - 10th-12th Grade Counselor

Ms. Judge - E-L - 10th-12th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Ritter - M-Ri - 10th-12th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Hernandez - Ro-Z - 10th-12th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Sanchez - IB Counselor

May 21st - last day for SENIORS

May 28th - last day of school for students

Ms. Kuers keeps track of all college acceptances and scholarship offers. If you recieved a college acceptance AND/OR a scholarship offer, please email or text (through Remind) Ms. Kuers.

EMAIL -- karen.kuers@osceolaschools.net

REMIND -- @chsstorm21

All DE Seniors must return any books/materials to the DE Bookstore by May 10th to avoid being placed on the obligation list.

ALL JUNIORS will be taking the SAT at CHS on April 13th.

DE Summer Bookstore

Dates: April 28th - May 31st

Time: 8:30 - 3:30

No appointment required

If you are planning to do Dual Enrollment beginning in Fall 2021, please keep in mind that you must have test scores sent to Valencia by April 5th!

We will be offering after school tutoring for students needing assistance in Math and English. If you are interested in attending please see your school counselor!

April 5th - 3rd 9 weeks report cards

April 5th - DE test score deadline

April 13th - Juniors SAT in school day

April 26th - 4th 9 weeks progress reports

ALL JUNIORS will be taking the ACT at CHS on March 30th.

ALL JUNIORS will be taking the SAT at CHS on April 13th.

We will be offering after school tutoring for students needing assistance in Math and English. If you are interested in attending please see your school counselor!

If you are planning to do Dual Enrollment beginning in Fall 2021, please keep in mind that you must have test scores sent to Valencia by April 5th!

Any SENIOR who has NOT met their FSA ELA or ALG 1 EOC scores for graduation will be taking the ACT on MARCH 30th, 31st AND/OR APRIL 1st. March 30th and April 1st will be for seniors who still need to meet the FSA ELA concordant score. March 31st will be for seniors who still need to meet the Alg 1 EOC concordant score.

Ms. Kuers keeps track of all college acceptances and scholarship offers. If you recieved a college acceptance AND/OR a scholarship offer, please email or text (through Remind) Ms. Kuers.

EMAIL -- karen.kuers@osceolaschools.net

REMIND -- @chsstorm21

March 15th-19th - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

March 2nd - World Teen Mental Wellness Day

March 3rd - I want you to be happy day :)

March 12th - End of 3rd Grading Period

March 14th - Daylight Savings Time

March 15th-19th - Spring Break

March 22nd - First Day of 4th Grading Period

March 30th - JUNIORS ACT in school day

March 30th, 31st and April 1st - Seniors ACT in school day (if you have not met your testing graduation requirements)

April 13th - JUNIORS SAT in school day

We will be offering after school tutoring for students needing assistance in Math and English. If you are interested in attending please see your school counselor!

We will be having a DE Night on February 9th. You must sign up to attend this event as there is limited availability. You will be able to sign up via the REMIND sent by Ms. Miglionico.

If you are not able to attend the event, you can still sign up for DE. Please visit the link below to access the application. It will close on March 1st, so please be sure to fill out your application ASAP.

https://valenciacollege.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/

We will be offering the PERT for students interested in becoming a Dual Enrollment student. Please come to guidance to sign up beginning on February 10th.

Ms. Kuers keeps track of all college acceptances and scholarship offers. If you recieved a college acceptance AND/OR a scholarship offer, please email or text (through Remind) Ms. Kuers.

EMAIL -- karen.kuers@osceolaschools.net

REMIND -- @chsstorm21

February 19th - Rodeo Day - NO SCHOOL

Just a reminder that this newsletter will be updated monthly and provide you with information from your school counseling department. Below you will be able to find out who your school counselor is and how to make an appointment with her, college and career related material, mental health/wellness tips, SAT dates, and more!!

Ms. Kuers keeps track of all college acceptances and scholarship offers. If you recieved a college acceptance AND/OR a scholarship offer, please email or text (through Remind) Ms. Kuers.

karen.kuers@osceolaschools.net

@chsstorm21

Please be mindful of college application deadlines as they are approaching FAST!

12th grade STUDENTS and PARENTS need to create their FAFSA ID's and begin filling out their applications. Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

The Bright Futures Scholarship application is OPEN! Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

Be sure to ask your counselor and/or teachers if they are available to write you a letter of recommendation. You should also bring in a detailed resume for them to write you one.

For students interested in signing up for Dual Enrollment Fall 2021, there will be an informational DE night for 11th and 12th grade students/parents on February 9th from 5PM-6PM.

More information will be provided in the coming weeks as you will have to sign up to attend this event. There will be limited availability.

January 18th - Martin Luther King JR Day - NO SCHOOL

January 18th - no school

January 19th - 2nd 9 weeks report cards

Just a reminder that this newsletter will be updated monthly and provide you with information from your school counseling department. Below you will be able to find out who your school counselor is and how to make an appointment with her, college and career related material, mental health/wellness tips, SAT dates, and more!!

12th grade STUDENTS and PARENTS need to create their FAFSA ID's and begin filling out their applications. Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

Please be mindful of college application deadlines as they are approaching FAST!

The Bright Futures Scholarship application is OPEN! Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

Be sure to ask your counselor and/or teachers if they are available to write you a letter of recommendation. You should also bring in a detailed resume for them to write you one.

If you are a SENIOR and are interested in receiving the Scholar Diploma designation on your diploma you will need to sign up to take the US History EOC, as it wasn't given last year due to COVID. You have to receive a passing score (3 or higher) in order to receive the Scholar Diploma designation ALONG WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS. Please see your counselor if you have any questions regarding your eligibility. If you would like to sign up for the US History EOC, please do so by December 7th. The test will be given on Tuesday December 15th. Please arrive at school at 7 am on test day!

Any student who is participating in Dual Enrollment for Spring 2021 must send a PDF copy of your student detailed schedule to your counselor for approval.

For students interested in signing up for Dual Enrollment Fall 2021, there will be an informational DE night for 11th and 12th grade students/parents on January 26th from 5PM-6PM.

More information will be provided in the coming weeks as you will have to sign up to attend this event. There will be limited availability.

December 21st - January 1st

December 18th - Last day of 2nd grading period

December 21st - January 1st - Winter Break - NO School

Just a reminder that this newsletter will be updated monthly and provide you with information from your school counseling department. Below you will be able to find out who your school counselor is and how to make an appointment with her, college and career related material, mental health/wellness tips, SAT dates, and more!!

Lets CELEBRATE World Kindness Day together!

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that life is unpredictable and we never know what someone else is going through. Always remember to show kindness everywhere you go!

Today 'LETS BE THE CHANGE', 'LETS BE KIND!

Please be mindful of college application deadlines as they are approaching FAST!

12th grade STUDENTS and PARENTS need to create their FAFSA ID's and begin filling out their applications. Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

The Bright Futures Scholarship application is OPEN! Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

Be sure to ask your counselor and/or teachers if they are available to write you a letter of recommendation. You should also bring in a detailed resume for them to write you one.

If you are a SENIOR and are interested in receiving the Scholar Diploma designation on your diploma you will need to sign up to take the US History EOC, as it wasn't given last year due to COVID. You have to receive a passing score (3 or higher) in order to receive the Scholar Diploma designation ALONG WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS. Please see your counselor if you have any questions regarding your eligibility. If you would like to sign up for the US History EOC, please do so by December 7th. The test will be given on Tuesday December 15th. Please arrive at school at 7 am on test day!

Student's who are planning to do Dual Enrollment in Spring 2021, remember that you have until November 6th to submit/take the PERT.

November 2nd - 1st 9 Weeks Report Cards

November 6th -- Dual Enrollment Test Score Deadline

November 11th - Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL

November 13th - World Kindness Day

November 20th - 2nd 9 Weeks Progress Reports

November 23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

Monday, November 9th --Zoom Day (business on top, lazy on the bottom)

Tuesday, November 10th -- Safari Day (animal prints/explorer gear)

Wednesday, November 11th -- No School (Veteran's Day)

Thursday, November 12th -- Jocks versus Nerds Day (explore your inner nerd or jock)

Friday, November 13th -- Spirit Day (Seniors wear black, Juniors wear purple, Sophomores wear gray, Freshmen wear white)

**All clothing must be school appropriate, no yoga pants/overly tight clothing, appropriate length pants, no Halloween-type masks, etc.

Just a reminder that this newsletter will be updated monthly and provide you with information from your school counseling department. Below you will be able to find out who your school counselor is and how to make an appointment with her, college and career related material, mental health/wellness tips, SAT dates, and more!!

Please login to CLASSLINK and access XELLO. Ensure that ALL of your core lessons listed in XELLO are 100% complete.

Community service hours are NOT required for GRADUATION --BUT-- you do need community service hours for the BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP.

Please visit the link below if you need help finding a volunteer opportunity.

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

A foreign language class is NOT required for GRADUATION --BUT-- you do need to take 2 years of the same foreign language if you plan to attend a COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY and/or applying for the BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP.

DIGITAL AND DUAL ENROLLMENT 11th grade students will be taking the FSA in the month of October. If you are a DIGITAL OR DUAL ENROLLMENT student who did not sign up to take the FSA, please reach out to your counselor ASAP to discuss your options.

9th Grade students will be taking the PSAT on October 14th.

10th and 11th Grade students will be taking the PSAT on October 29th.

October 14th

The DEADLINE to apply for Dual Enrollment Spring 2021 Semester is OCTOBER 19th. Please visit the link below for more information.

https://valenciacollege.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/

12th grade STUDENTS and PARENTS need to create their FAFSA ID's and begin filling out their applications. Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

The Bright Futures Scholarship application is OPEN! Please visit the following link to complete the application --

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

Be sure to ask your counselor and/or teachers if they are available to write you a letter of recommendation. You should also bring in a detailed resume for them to write you one.

Not sure what career you want to pursue? Complete this career interest inventory to learn about careers that may be the best fit for you --

http://www.educationplanner.org/students/career-planning/find-careers/career-clusters.shtml

October 14th -- Seniors SAT School Day

October 14th -- 9th Grade PSAT School Day

October 16th -- End of 1st Grading Period

October 19th -- Dual Enrollment Spring 2021 Deadline

October 29th -- 10th & 11th Grade PSAT School Day

November 2nd -- 1st 9 weeks Report Cards

November 11th - Veteran's Day - No School

We hope that you all had a wonderful summer break!! This newsletter will be updated monthly and provide you with information from your school counseling department. Below you will be able to find out who your school counselor is and how to make an appointment with her, college and career related material, mental health/wellness tips, SAT dates, and more!!

ALL 9th Grade Students

Email: susan.bates@osceolaschools.net

Last Names A-D

10th - 11th - 12th Grades

Email: tara.lee@osceolaschools.net

Last Names E-L

10th - 11th - 12th Grades

Email: virginia.bacholzkyjudge@osceolaschools.net

Last Names M-Ri

10th - 11th - 12th Grades

Email: kirsten.ritter@osceolaschools.net

Last Names Ro-Z

10th - 11th - 12th Grades

Email: mary.hernandez@osceolaschools.net

ALL IB Students

Email: mary.sanchezcampos@osceolaschools.net

College and Career Counselor

Email: karen.kuers@osceolaschools.net

School Social Worker

Email: cherie.kucukbutros@osceolaschools.net

If you still need to pick up your textbooks please coordinate with your teacher for a time to pick up the textbooks/materials at the front desk.

Please make sure that your Microsoft TEAMS and your FOCUS schedule match. If your schedule just changed to a digital schedule please allow your teachers time to adjust your TEAMS.

Please contact this phone number if you have any technical concerns/issues with TEAMS

407-870-4037

Please visit the link below if you would like to register for any of the following SAT days.

September 26th

October 3rd

November 7th

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

12th Grade Students -- text 81010 with @chsstorm21 in the message

11th Grade Students -- text 81010 with @chsstorm22 in the message

10th Grade Students -- text 81010 with @chsstorm23 in the message

9th Grade Students -- text 81010 with @chsstorm24 in the message

!! ALL Seniors need to create a Common App Account and match it to Xello !!

October 14th

The next dual enrollment application will open on September 14th. Please visit the link below for more information.

https://valenciacollege.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/

September 7th - Labor Day - No School