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JULY
2013
OCPS Vision: To be the top producer of successful students in the nation.
“A Place of Higher
Learning Where All
Students Achieve”
PRINCIPAL
Dr. Anne Carcara
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
FOR INSTRUCTION
Marlene West
STUDENT
SUPPORT TEAMS
Last Name: A-Gar
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Nan Palermo
DEAN
Tony Roman
COUNSELORS
Cass Alexandre A-CHI
Sue Robbins CHR-GAR
Last Name: Gas-Pag
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Ryan Barth
DEAN
Juan Colon
COUNSELORS
Linda Constantino GAS-LON
Danielle Exposito LOP-PAG
U H S G OA L : E V E RY S T U D E N T C O L L E G E R E A DY
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Hello University Cougars!
I am so excited to be a part of the University
High School family and I am looking forward to an
exciting year. I have been in Orange County Public
Schools for over 30 years. My career began in the classroom as
an ESE teacher serving at both the middle and high school level. I
then decided to make the move to administration and served as an
assistant principal for eight years and have now been a principal
for twelve years. My husband is also an OCPS administrator and
my two children are entering grades six and seven. They are very
excited to attend the wonderful activities and events at UHS, so
you will see them around.
Soon I will be meeting with the Student Government, PTA,
PTSA and SAC so that I may find out what is important in the culture
of University High School. I wish to maintain those traditions
which are a vital piece of the UHS community.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer!
Dr. Anne Carcara
407-482-8700
School Phone
407-737-1455
School Fax
Welcome graduating Class of 2017!!!
We invite you to attend Freshman Fun Friday
on August 9th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.
You will learn about University High
School, take a tour of campus, get a draft
of your schedule, pick up your student ID
card, textbooks and more importantly meet
your classmates.
COUGAR
READINESS DATES
Cougar Readiness day is when upper
classman can come to campus and check out
a draft of their schedules, pick up textbooks,
select lockers or purchase parking permits.
Last Name: Paj-Z
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Paul Bryant
DEAN
Nikki Campbell
COUNSELORS
Patty Sullivan PAJ-SAN
Heather Ashby SAPP-Z
FRESHMAN FUN
FRIDAY
Important Links:
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www.floridapta.org
www.uhsptsa.org
Florida PTA Capwiz (Track Bills)
http://capwiz.com/npta2/fl/home/
Meetings:
Every 2nd Monday of the Month
at the Media Center at 7 pm
The following is the schedule by groups:
IB/GT students Friday, August 9th, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Class of 2014 –
Thursday, August 15th, 8:00 – 3:00 p.m..
Class of 2015 -Thursday, August 16th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m
Friday, August 16th, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m..
Class of 2016 –
Friday, August 16th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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GO COUGARS!
Partner’s in Education
SAC
At University High School, home
of the Cougars, we want to focus on
building positive partnerships within
our surrounding communities. Our goal
is to make every student college ready,
regardless of whether they choose that
path or another for their future. We can
only make this possible with the support
of the community that provides for the
school. If you are interested in becoming
a partner, then contact Ryan Barth at ryan.
barth@ocps.net .
The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of the SAC is to assist in the development of the school improvement plan.
Current projects include recruiting volunteers for ADDitions so that we can increase academic student
support. Please register at http://volunteer.ocps.net/.
Tentative agenda items for this semester meetings include:
• Review of SIP activities
• Review of school data
• Review of school effectiveness survey results
All meetings are open to public.
We need representatives for students and business/community. IF you are interested in serving, please
send an email to Nan Palermo at nancy.palermo@ocps.net.
Current Partners:
AP/IB Summer Assignment
Flippers Pizzeria
Welcome to AP/IB-II Physics!! The summer assignment is posted on http://quest.cns.utexas.edu/, an
online program parked at the University of Texas. You will need to apply for an account at University of
Texas, and then logon the account to do the 120-points assignment “Ch1”. Choose 2013 Fall, and UHS AP
B or APB; The course number is 06153. The due date will be August 10, 2013. You will not be able to
login that assignment aster the due date. Email Mrs. Hwang at suefen.hwang@ocps.net had you needed
help or had any question.
Gators Dockside
National Center for Simulation
Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center
Marco’s Pizza
Chik-fil-A
WHDO-CA38
Christian Service Center
Mental Health Association
Orlando Solar Bears
Cougar Chronicle • July 2013
Published Four Times Per Year
University High School • Issue #4
2450 Cougar Way • Orlando, FL 32817
Club News
UHS FFA attended the 85th State FFA Convention in June here in Orlando. The FFA Officer Leadership
team spent a week attending workshops, award sessions and state level competitions. Freshman Bridget
Sullivan competed in Extemporaneous Speaking. Senior Julian Ramos received his State FFA Degree and
was recognized on stage in front of over 3500 FFA members from around the state. UHS FFA is preparing
for another successful year in 2013-2014!
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SUMMER READING LIST
Grade 9 – Class of 2017
Standard English I: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Honors English I: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
GT English I: War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells OR Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells. Be sure to check the UHS website for the required
assignment for this GT English I class.
Pre-IB English I: The Odyssey by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles. Be sure to check the UHS IB website for the required assignment for
this pre-IB English I class.
Grade 10 – Class of 2016
Standard English II: Animal Farm by George Orwell
Honors English II: Animal Farm by George Orwell
GT English II: Time Machine H.G. Wells. Be sure to check the UHS website for the required assignment for this GT English II class.
Pre-IB English II: A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines. Be sure to check the UHS IB website for the required assignment for this pre-IB
English II class.
Grade 11 – Class of 2015
Standard English III: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave by Frederick Douglass
Honors & GT English III: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave by Frederick Douglass.
AP English Language and Composition: Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
IB English III: Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. Be sure to check the UHS IB website for the required assignment for this IB English III class.
Grade 12 – Class of 2014
Standard English IV: 1984 by George Orwell
English IV for College Readiness: 1984 by George Orwell
Honors & GT English IV: 1984 by George Orwell
AP English Literature and Composition: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley AND The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Be sure to check the
UHS website for the required poetry assignment for this AP Lit class.
IB English IV: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Be sure to check the UHS IB website for the required assignment for this IB English IV class.
The UHS English Department asks students to complete summer reading to prepare them for the upcoming school year and to give teachers a
common ground with which to begin instruction. Book lists will go to libraries and bookstores; students are encouraged to purchase individual copies
if possible so that they can annotate the texts as they read.
Note: Many of the works of classical literature can also be read for free online.
Reading teaches you words; it shows other places and perspectives. Read your summer reading assignment, but don’t stop there! Read in your
spare time as reading improves your comprehension and your writing skills. Questions? Please email Mrs. Bolves, English Department Chair: Marylea.
Bolves@ocps.net
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Español V-BI Tarea de Verano2013 ** Fecha de entrega límite:
El próximo mes de agosto continuaremos “Quijoteando” junto al
idioma español por el mundo de su cultura, tradiciones, historia, noticias
y asuntos de interés.
Este trabajo de verano tiene como propósito no sólo el que practiquen
la lectura y comprensión literaria, sino también que expandan el vocabulario
mediante la búsqueda de sinónimos, la identificación de cognados y las
expresiones idiomáticas.
Parte I: Lectura de la novela Tan veloz como el deseo de Laura Esquivel.
Puede comprar su novela directamente en la tienda de Barnes &
Noble en Waterford Lakes. El costo de la novela en la librería es de $12.95
incluyendo los impuestos (taxes).
Su tarea se basa en la lectura de la novela “Tan veloz como el deseo”
de Laura Esquivel. Asegúrese de leerla en español. Esta novela está dividida
en nueve (9) capítulos. Trabaje el vocabulario para cada capítulo:
1. Resalte (highlight) todos los cognados que encuentre en cada página
de la novela.
2. Resalte un mínimo de 10 palabras de vocabulario desconocido por
cada capítulo, tradúzcalas al inglés directamente en el libro .
Total: 50 pts. (20% of the grade)
** Usted deberá entregar su novela junto a su Bitácora de Lecturas el
lunes 19 de agosto.
Parte II: Bitácora de lecturas (cuaderno)
A. Informe de lectura
Usted deberá trabajar los nueve (9) capítulos de la novela “Tan veloz
como el deseo” en este cuaderno utilizando el Informe de lectura que se
provee a continuación. Es imprencindible que llene una hoja por cada
19 de agosto del 2013 (lunes)
capítulo de la novela y que la grape a su Bitácora en orden de capítulos.
Además deberá llenar la hoja “Análisis de lectura” cuando finalice de leer
la novela.
Informe de lectura – Tan veloz como el deseo
Autora: Laura Esquivel
Capítulo ____
¿Qué título le pondría y por qué?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Personajes y un adjetivo que lo describa de acuerdo al capítulo:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tema (s) del capítulo (Determine cuál o cuáles temas de BI se presentan
en el capítul, si son Troncales u Opciones y dé un ejemplo.
Vocabulario (10)
Clasificación
(S,V,Adv., Adj.)
Sinónimo
Traducción
B. “Blog” de Tan veloz como el deseo
Escriba cada “blog” en su Bitácora después de cada uno de los tres
Informes de Lecturas.
BLOG I – Tan veloz como el deseo (Capítulos 1-3)
BLOG 2 – Tan veloz como el deseo (Cap. 4-6)
BLOG 3 – Tan veloz como el deseo (Capítulos 7-9)
¿Qué escribir en el “blog”?
Usted deberá escribir un “blog” por cada tres (3) capítulos de la novela
para un total de tres (3) “blogs”.
GO COUGARS!
Cada blog:
• tendrán un mínimo de 250 palabras y un máximo de 400 cada uno.
• Formato de blog y escrito a mano ( no aceptaré nada escrito a computadora).
• Usted deberá contarle (resumir en sus palabras) a los lectores de su “blog” lo que sucede por
cada tres (3) capítulos, comparar alguno de los temas presentados con la realidad de hoy
día y expresar su opinión.
• Refiérase a la rúbrica de “Paper 2” “Written Productive Skills” SL/HL
• 25 puntos cada blog
• Utilice la gramática y la sintaxis apropiadas.
• Use el folleto de Referencia Gramatical.
• Recuerde estudiar y aprender un mínimo de 15:
Expresiones idiomáticas
Conectores
Palabras o expresiones de transición
El uso correcto de las preposiciones:
http://www.wiseupkids.com/informacion/espanol/preposiciones.pd
ESOL Awards
Seniors 2014, es importante que lean uno (1) o dos (2) artículos, “blogs”, entrevistas o
noticias (al menos una o dos veces por semana) de alguna de las siguientes direcciones electrónicas.
Recuerde leer sólo lo que se relacione con los temas troncales de BI Español:
Cuestiones globales
Relaciones sociales
Comunicación y medios
Utilice sus hojas de referencia de los temas troncales para la explicación detallada de cada
tema. Asegúrese de ver alguna foto que se relacione con el tema troncal de cada lectura.
Dr. Armbruster congratulating ESOL
students for their accomplishments
with Ms. Ramos.
Listado de direcciones electrónicas
http://www.ABC.es
http://www.bbcmundo.com
http://www.elpais.com
http://www.elclarin.com
http://www.youtube.com
http://www.endi.com
http://www.miamiherald.com
http://www.escueladigital.com.uy/espaniol/8_preposic.htm#a
http://www.tve.com
http://telecinco.es
Recomendaciones:
“No dejes para mañana lo que puedas hacer hoy” porque “Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva
la corriente”.
*No aceptaré ningún trabajo que no esté en mis manos el lunes día 19 de agosto del 2013
¡Les deseo que tengan un verano lleno de alegría y gozo y que regresen llenos de entusiasmo!
Sra. Méndez
Español V-BI
These are the final award
winners for the English-Speaking
Union ESOL awards:
9th grade:
Kim Seoran- 4.00 Korean
10th grade:
Han Le-3.22, Vietnamese
11th grade:
Raphael Gressine- 3.218 with
Honors classes, Haitian
Each student receives a
Barnes and Noble gift card
courtesy of the English-Speaking
Union of Central Florida.
Much thanks for all the
encouragement given to the ELL
students in their transition process
to English while still keeping their
native language!
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ATHLETICS
Sport
Summer Conditioning Info
Try-out Info
Contact Info
Basketball--Boys
July 8-August 9
Open Gym
Monday-Thursday
1PM-4PM
Week of October 28
Coach Owens, billy.owens@ocps.net
25-107
x2232
Basketball--Girls
July 8-18
Open Gym
Mon-Thur 4PM-6PM
October 21-23
Coach Barnard, jason.barnard@ocps.net
12-106
x2577
Bowling--Boys
and Girls
August 19
Information Meeting
Room 15-155
2:30 PM
August 20
Practices start at Boardwalk Bowl
3:00 PM
Coach Wright, joseph.wright@ocps.net
15-155
x2217
Cheerleading
JV
At OA 3PM-5PM
July 18, 23, 25, 30, 31
Varsity
At OA 1PM-3PM
July 16-19, 23-25, and 30-31
End of August for transfer students that missed the
spring try-out
Coach Sterner, janet.sterner@ocps.net
Portable 910
x2330
Cross Country-Boys
Season starts August 5
Please email Coach Jarvis for specific information
Coach Jarvis, sally.jarvis@ocps.net
25-106
x2349
Cross Country-Girls
July 8 -August 1
Contact Coach Rohleder for details on dates
and times
Season Starts August 5
Meet in Room 909
Practice from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Coach Rohleder, penny.rohleder@ocps.net
Portable 909
x2601
Football
July 8 - August 1
Mon-Thur 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Weightroom (Building 7)
Season Starts August 5
Practice will start at 8:00 AM during the week of
August 5
Coach Stark, donald.stark@ocps.net
Weightroom 7-100
x2690
Golf--Boys
August 13
Information Meeting--Room 25-112
2:30 PM
August 19
Practice Begins
Fairways Golf Course
3:00 PM
Coach Hellwege, stephen.hellwege@ocps.net
25-112
x2544
Golf--Girls
Practices will begin week of August 12
Email Coach Wise for specific information
Coach Wise, christine.wise@ocps.net
25-155
x2256
Lacrosse--Boys
Conditioning will start in September
Week of January 27
Coach Hochheimer, andrew.hochheimer@ocps.net
Off Campus Coach
Soccer--Girls
Conditioning will be in September
Week of October 7
Coach Stevens, janna.stevens@ocps.net
Portable 911
x2331
Swimming--Boys
and Girls
Contact Coach Brewer
Season Starts August 5
Practice times TBD at Winter Park High School
Coach Brewer, timothy.brewer@ocps.net
Riverdale Elementary
407-737-1400 x3832289
Volleyball--Boys
and Girls
Open Gym--Boys and Girls
Thursdays
July 11, 18
9AM-11AM
Girls
August 5-9
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Boys
Week of February 10
Coach Hayward, jacquelyn.hayward@ocps.net
Corner Lake Middle School
407-568-0510 x4244
Water Polo--Boys
and Girls
Week of January 27 at Winter Park High School Pool
Coach Flood, mikeflood@bellsouth.net
Off Campus Coach
Wrestling--Boys
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4PM-6PM
Wrestling Room
Week of October 21
Coach Palant, brandonpalant@hotmail.com
Off Campus Coach
Coach Hockenberry, troy.hockenberry@simtroy.com
Off Campus Coach
Weightlifting-Girls
July 8 - August1 Mon-Thur 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Weightroom (Building 7) Open to all Female
Student-Athletes
Week of October 21
Coach Mayer, christopher.mayer@ocps.net
Classroom 14-103
x2623
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Congratulations to the following teams and individuals for their accomplishments this past year in Athletics:
First Team All-Metro East Conference Members
Brandon Pylar—Football
Amanda Chesnut—Bowling
Natalie Dunlap—Bowling
Ivan Perez Oquendo—Bowling
Samantha Solis—Soccer
Brittany Raymond—Soccer
Carlos Garcia—Soccer
Stavany Joseph—Weightlifting
Brad Harris—Weightlifting
Adrian Cruz—Weightlifting
Firat Irmak—Water Polo
Sara Vicente—Softball
Siara Simmons—Softball
Ryan Hill—Lacrosse
Keith McDavid—Lacrosse
Julie Castner—Lacrosse
Metro East Conference All-Academic Members
Carlos Castro—Football
Julie Castner—Volleyball and Lacrosse
Gic Owens Fiestan—Tennis
David Barreto—Lacrosse
Metro Conference East Champions
Girls Bowling
Metro Conference Coach of the Year
Don Stark—Football
Joe Wright—Girls Bowling
Billy Owens—Boys Basketball
District Champions
Girls Bowling
Football
Boys Basketball
State Individual Qualifiers
Ivan Perez Oquendo—Bowling
Devon Neilson—Diving
Stavany Joseph—Weightlifting
Angel Roman—Weightlifting
Autumn Bartlett—Track (3200 meters)
State-Runners Up
Girls Bowling
Girls Wrestling Team
Caley Ojeda—Girls Wrestling Individual Weight Class Champion
National Letter of Intent College Signings for Athletics
Ivan Perez Oquendo—Webber International University—Bowling
Devon Neilson—Florida Atlantic University—Diving
Brad Harris—University at Albany-SUNY—Football
Michael Jenkins—Minot State University—Football
Ruben Avalos III—Marist College—Football
Gage Smith—Defiance College—Football
Shadon Seabrook—Defiance College—Football
Anthony Morales—American International College—Rugby
Samantha Solis—Brevard Community College—Soccer
Ruben Correa—Riverland College—Baseball
Sara Vicente—Brevard Community College—Softball
Julie Castner—University of Detroit-Mercy—Lacrosse
Ryan Hill—Tusculum College—Lacrosse
New School Records
Autumn Bartlett—Cross Country 5k—19:15.2
Anthony Sayers- O’Neill –Cross Country 5k—16:10.9
Autumn Bartlett—Track 3200m—11:30.04
Julie Castner—Lacrosse—Goals Scored (season)—76
--Goals Scored (career)—210
--Assists (career)—49
--Points (career)—259
For game schedules, results, and updates, please use either
Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser, and go to www.
c2cschools.com/universitycougars. Also, to receive weekly Cougar
Athletic updates, email Athletic Director Janet Wolbert at janet.
wolbert@ocps.net to be put on a weekly distribution list. Athletic Passes will again be available for the 2013-2014 school
year. Please see website for new order form.
ATHLETICS
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CLASS OF 2014
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Congratulations to our graduates and alumni
from the Class of 2013!
In preparation for this year’s graduating class of 2014
SponsorMs. Chunoo 407-428-8700 x2214
Karena.chunoo@ocps.net
Caps and GownsJostens 407-894-3131
www.jostens.com
For the latest information please visit
the senior page on the UHS website and
follow us on Twitter @CougarClass2014
President: Alexandra Alvarez
Secretary: Francis Naomi Agosto
Treasurer: Alexei Barrios
Megan Pye representing Class of 2013. Ms. Pye graduated with her Associate’s
degree from Valencia before joining the military prior to graduation ceremonies
for Class of 2013. We wish Ms. Pye and all the graduates much success.