1/12/18
Tech Center Information
Students interested in attending Orange Technical College for dual enrollment need to pick up an application from room 402. Students must have a 2.0 GPA in order to apply. Numerous programs are available including auto and diesel mechanics, medical, culinary, and human services. This is a great way to jump start a career.
Orange Technical College Mid Florida Campus is sponsoring a STEM EXPO. Students can explore careers in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. Many businesses will be on hand for interactive exploration. Students should see Ms. Anderson in room 402. If she is not in her office leave you name and student number in her box.
10/27/17
Seniors considering a technical career:
If you or your parents have done any farm work, (nurseries, fruit packing, produce harvesting) in the last two years, YOU may qualify for a scholarship from the Farmworker Career Development Program!
We provide funding for tuition fees, Lab fees, testing, text books, uniforms and supplies.
We also focus on training that will help you find a great job! Interested?
Call us at 407-905-2090, our office is located at Orange Technical College-Westside Campus, 955 E. Story Rd, Winter Garden, FL
10/27/17
Orange Technical College will begin recruiting for the 2018-2019 school year.
If interested in doing dual enrollment at one of the local technical campuses, please see Ms. Anderson in room 402B. She will be visiting classes soon and will hold a dual enrollment night at Apopka in December.
10/6/17
Upcoming Events in the CCR and Beyond!
College Visit: Florida International University
Do you want to attend a top-tier public research university in Miami? Florida International University (FIU) is coming to Apopka High School on Tuesday, October 10th, during 3rd period for a college presentation. Juniors and Seniors are invited to register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/ApkFIUVisit. Passes will be distributed during first period Tuesday morning. Students without a first period are responsible for picking up their pass from Student Services when they arrive at school. Registration for this event closes at 2 pm on Monday, 10/9.
College Visit: Florida Gulf Coast University
Thinking about pursuing a degree related to environmental sustainability? FL Gulf Coast University is coming to Apopka on Tuesday, 10/17, during 4th period for a college presentation. Juniors and Seniors are invited to register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/FGCUvisit. Passes will be distributed during first period on the morning of the event. Students without a first period are responsible for picking up their pass from Student Services when they arrive at school. Registration for this event closes at noon on Friday, 10/13.
College Visit and Onsite Admissions Opportunity: Barry University
Barry University is coming to the Apopka College and Career Center on Tuesday, October 17th, for a college presentation and onsite admissions event during period 6. Juniors and Seniors are invited to register to attend the event using this link: http://tinyurl.com/BarryVisit. Passes will be distributed during first and second periods on the morning of the event. Registration closes for this event at noon on Friday, 10/13. Students wanting to participate in onsite admissions will need to order transcripts from Mrs. Mackey in Student Services.
Future College Visits and More
Juniors and Seniors, please use this link to view upcoming visits and events and register for those you want to participate in: http://tinyurl.com/AHSUpcomingEvents.
Don’t Fear the FAFSA!
Seniors and parents, plan now to attend Financial Aid Night, being held on Thursday, October 12th in the Auditorium and the Media Center. There will be a presentation from 6-7 about financial aid, and from 7-8 we will open the Media Center for families to complete the FAFSA. We are also offering dinner at 5:15 in the cafeteria for those who would like to eat before the presentation begins. Click here to register: http://tinyurl.com/AHSFinancialAid. Students are asked to bring their laptops and families will need to bring their 2016 tax information—what was filed this past April. More information about FAFSA can be found at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/. Students can also register to attend the FSA ID Creation Help Event on 10/12 in the CCR during periods 2-7. The first 30 students who register for each period will receive a pass during first or second period.
Scholarship Opportunities
Check out the OCPS Scholarship Page! http://tinyurl.com/OCPSScholarshipPage
9/22/17
College Visit: University of Florida
Is the Gator Nation calling your name? The University of Florida is coming to Apopka High School on Tuesday, September 26th, during 6th period for a college presentation in the Auditorium. Juniors and Seniors are invited to register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/UFVisit. Passes will be distributed during first period Tuesday morning. Students without a first period are responsible for picking up their pass from Student Services when they arrive at school. Registration for this event closes at 2 pm on Monday, 9/25.
College Visit: FL Polytechnic University
Thinking about pursuing Engineering? FL Polytechnic University is coming to the Auditorium on Thursday, 9/28, during 2nd period for a college presentation. Juniors and Seniors are invited to register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/FLPolyVisit. Passes will be distributed during first period on the morning of the event. Students without a first period are responsible for picking up their pass from Student Services when they arrive at school. Registration for this event closes at noon on Wednesday, 9/27.
College Visit: Rollins College
Florida State University is coming to the Apopka Media Center on Thursday, September 28th for a college presentation during period 6. Juniors and Seniors are invited to register to attend the event using this link: http://tinyurl.com/RollinsVisitAHS. Passes will be distributed during first period on the morning of the event. Students without a first period are responsible for picking up their pass from Student Services when they arrive at school. Registration closes for this event at noon on Wednesday, 9/27
Future College Visits and More
Juniors and Seniors, please use this link to view upcoming visits and events and register for those you want to participate in: http://tinyurl.com/AHSUpcomingEvents.
Senior Parent Night
Senior Parent Night will be held next Thursday, September 28th, from 6-7 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. Ms. Metts, our College and Career Specialist, will be presenting on options available for students as they transition to life after Apopka High School, as well as resources available to help get them there—whether they are planning to go to a 2-year or 4-year college, tech school, into the military, or straight to work. Senior Parent Night is an event designed for both students and parents. Click here to register to help us plan for handouts: http://tinyurl.com/ApkSrParentNight.
Underclassmen Parent Night
Underclassmen Parent Night for parents and students in grades 9-11 will be held Thursday, October 5th, from 6-7 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. Ms. Metts, our College and Career Specialist, will be presenting on options available for students as they transition to life after Apopka High School, as well as resources available to help get them there—whether they are planning to go to a 2-year or 4-year college, tech school, into the military, or straight to work. This event is tailored to helping give students and parents resources for college and career exploration, and will help students and parents know what it takes to go to college in FL, or across the country, as well as all other options available. Click here to register to help us plan for handouts: http://tinyurl.com/UCParentNight.
Don’t Fear the FAFSA!
Seniors and parents, plan now to attend Financial Aid Night, being held on Thursday, October 12th in the Auditorium and the Media Center. There will be a presentation from 6-7 about financial aid, and from 7-8 we will open the Media Center for families to complete the FAFSA. We are also offering dinner at 5:15 in the cafeteria for those who would like to eat before the presentation begins. Click here to register: http://tinyurl.com/AHSFinancialAid. Students are asked to bring their laptops and families will need to bring their 2016 tax information—what was filed this past April. Students who only live with one parent will need the tax information of only the parent they live with.
Scholarship Opportunities
Check out the OCPS Scholarship Page! http://tinyurl.com/OCPSScholarshipPage
8/21/17
Upcoming College Visits
Plan ahead! The following schools have booked visits to come to Apopka. More information about registration will be forthcoming through Remind for students in the Class of 2018 and Class of 2019.
| University of Alabama | 8/29/2017 |
| Florida State University | 9/12/2017 |
| FL Gulf Coast University | 9/14/2017 |
| Valdosta State University | 9/14/2017 |
| FL Polytechnic University | 9/28/2017 |
College Visit: University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is coming to Apopka High School on Thursday, August 29th during 6th period for a college presentation. Juniors and Seniors are invited to register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/UofAlabamaVisit. Passes will be distributed during first period on August 29th. Students without a first period are responsible for picking up their pass from Student Services when they arrive at school. Roll Tide!
8/21/17
College Planning Sessions
Ms. Metts, our College and Career Specialist, is available beginning Thursday, August 24th, for college planning sessions for students in the Class of 2018! Whether planning to join the military, go to a two-year college like Valencia or Seminole State, enroll in a tech program at OCPS Tech, or go straight to university, Ms. Metts can take students step-by-step from where they are today, to where they want to be in the fall of 2018. Ms. Metts encourages students and parents to come together to the appointment when possible, and is available from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in order to accommodate parent schedules. To make an appointment, please use the following link: https://msmetts-apk.youcanbook.me/.
Not in the Class of 2018? Never fear, we’ve got you covered at Underclassmen Parent Night, an evening for parents and students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade where we go over all the necessary steps to take prior to senior year! Everything from Bright Futures, to campus visits, understanding all postsecondary options—and more– will be presented. Underclassmen Parent Night will be Thursday, October 5th at 6 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium.
8/21/17
College and Career Remind Codes
Students and parents are welcome to join the Remind group for their particular class to stay on top of college and career events and opportunities tailored to each grade level. From upcoming college visits, to scholarship opportunities, and MORE, join your class’s Remind Group so that you don’t miss important information that could help you with your next step for life beyond Apopka High School. To join each group, type the phone number 81010, and then text the following code:
Class of 2018: Text @868cf
Class of 2019: Text @h2he8b
Class of 2020: Text @ad9g3a
Class of 2021: Text @b88dba
8/21/17
Save the Date for These Helpful College and Career Fall Events at AHS!
Information about each of the following events will be forthcoming as the dates draw nearer:
Senior Parent Night—Thursday, September 28, 6 p.m.
Underclassmen Parent Night—Thursday, October 5, 2017 6 p.m.
Financial Aid Night—Thursday, October 12, 6 p.m.
FAFSA Completion Lab—Thursday, October 26, 4-7:30 p.m.
8/21/17
Book Vouchers Available in the CCR
Current Valencia College Dual Enrollment students are required to visit the CCR from August 21 to 23 for their Valencia Book Vouchers. No appointment is necessary. Valencia classes begin on Monday, August 28th.
8/21/17
Changes to Community Service Procedure
OCPS is bringing its community service requirements for Bright Futures into alignment with Florida state law. The guidelines for OCPS students are:
- Obtain the required forms from the school website or your guidance counselor
- Develop a written community service plan which addresses a social problem or concern.
- Submit the plan to your counselor for approval before you begin your community service.
- All community service will begin the summer prior to entering high school.
- Submit community service documentation to your counselor upon completion of the approved activity.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Metts or your school counselor. There is a sample essay in the attached OCPS School Community Service plan: