August 2013Volume 9 • Issue 4

2013-2014Administrative Team

‘Bear Facts’August 2013

Published Four Times Per YearCypress Creek High School1101 Bear Crossing Drive

Orlando, FL 32824Issue #4

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For the parents, staff, students and community of Cypress Creek High School

C y p r e s s C r e e k H i g h S c h o o l

Principal’s Message

Heather Hilton, Principal(407) 852-3410

Cypress Creek High School

Assistant PrincipalsDwayne Buchanan (407) 852-3437

Diane Knight (407) 852-3406Miguel Nieves (407) 852-3443

Betzabeth Reussow (407) 852-3422Adele R. Salazar (407) 852-3450

Administrative DeansBen Alvarado Ext. 2631Carlos Rivera Ext. 2327 Cindy Schmitt Ext. 3411Angela Walker Ext. 3438

Greetings from the Creek! Where did the summer go? I hope that each of you were able to spend time with family and friends and are ready to tackle a new school year together. I am excited to be joining the Cypress Creek team and anticipate a great school year. As the school year begins many of our co-curricular, extra-curricular and club activities will begin. I encourage you to review all that the Creek has to offer and get involved in at least one school organization. The activities and opportunities will help create the ultimate high school experience. I want to welcome the Class of 2017! For incoming ninth grade students and parents, an orientation will be held Tuesday, August 6th from 12-2PM. There are numerous sessions planned to introduce you to the campus, graduation requirements, and other information to make your first year in high school a success. Although your child may wish you never stopped by school, we want and need you to be involved. Education is a partnership and we encourage you to check Parent Access for assignments and grades, communicate with teachers, and ensure your child’s attendance at school. I know our students strive for independence, but they need your guidance more than you may realize. We encourage you to get involved within

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¡Saludos desde El Creek! ¿Adónde se fue el verano? Espero que cada uno de ustedes pudieron pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos y están dispuestos a enfrentar juntos un nuevo año escolar. Estoy emocionada de unirme al equipo de Cypress Creek y anticipo un gran año escolar. Como el año escolar comienza muchos de nuestros curriculares, extra-curriculares y actividades de club comenzarán. Los animo a revisar todo lo que el Creek tiene que ofrecer y participar en al menos en una de las organizaciones escolar. Las actividades y oportunidades ayudarán a crear una experiencia superba de la escuela secundaria. ¡Quiero dar la bienvenida a la clase de 2017! Para los estudiantes y padres entrantes de noveno grado, habrá una orientación que se llevara a cabo el día martes, 6 de agosto de 12-2 de la tarda. Existen numerosas sesiones previstas para presentarle la escuela, los requisitos de graduación y otra información para hacer su primer año en la escuela secundaria un éxito. Aunque sus hijos pueden desear que nunca hubiesen visitado la escuela, queremos y necesitamos que estén involucrados. La educación es una asociación y les animamos a revisar Parent Access para las calificaciones, comunicación con los maestros y para asegurarse de la asistencia de su hijo a la escuela. Sé que nuestros estudiantes se esfuerzan para la independencia, pero necesitan su guía más que ustedes pueden darse cuenta. Los invitamos a involucrarse en nuestra escuela uniéndose a nuestro Consejo

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our school by joining our School Advisory Council (SAC). The first meeting of the year will be Tuesday, September 10th beginning at 6:30PM. This edition of the BEAR FACTS has important information regarding the upcoming school year. Should you need additional information please check out our website at www.cchs.ocps.net. I wish you all a safe and enjoyable remainder to the summer! The first day of school is Monday, August 19, 2013, and we look forward to a great school year with our new and returning students.

Go Bears!Heather HiltonPrincipal

Asesor escolar (SAC). La primera reunión del año será el martes, 10 de septiembre y comenzará a las 6:30 de la tarde. Esta edición de los BEAR FACTS tiene información importante sobre el próximo año escolar. Si necesita información adicional por favor visite nuestro sitio web en www.cchs.ocps.net. ¡Les deseo un seguro y agradable resto de verano! El primer día de escuela es el lunes, 19 de agosto de 2013, y esperamos un gran año escolar con nuestros estudiantes.

Go Bears!Heather HiltonPrincipal

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Freshman Orientation Cypress Creek High School welcomes the Class of 2017! Freshman Orientation will be held on August 6, 2013 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Parents and guardians are invited to participate. We look forward to seeing you then.

Summer Reading All students are required to read two books, a grade level book and a choice book, for Summer Reading. Students in AP and IB classes have additional summer reading requirements. Mark your calendar! All students will have a test on Thursday, August 29th over their Grade Level book and the project for the choice book will be due Thursday, September 5th. Be sure to encourage your student to finish their summer reading so that they will kick off the year avoiding the summer slide. Check out our website for more specific information about the assignments and required titles. More specific details about the test and project will be provided by your child’s English teacher once school starts. If you have any other questions, contact the reading coach, Beth Scanlon at Elizabeth.scanlon@ocps.net or English department chair, Lee Ann Spillane at lee.spillane-larke@ocps.net.

Adult English Classes Registration will be held Mondays and Tuesdays, August 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th in the attendance office. Registration Hours: 4:00 to 7:00 pmCost: $35 Application Fee (Annually) $30 Tuition (Per term for FL residents) $15 Testing Fee (For new students only)Bring: A Florida photo ID & Money OrderQuestions: Please call 407-251-6019

Night School Earn Your GED at Cypress Creek High School. Registration will be held Mondays and Tuesdays, August 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th in the attendance office. Registration Hours: 4:00 to 7:00 pmCost: $35 Application Fee (Annually) $30 Tuition (Per term for FL residents) $15 Testing Fee (For new students only)Bring: A Florida photo ID & Money OrderQuestions: Please call 407-251-6019

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Guidance News The Cypress Creek Guidance team would like to welcome our new administrator. Betzabeth Reussow is the new Assistant Principal of Instruction. She will supervise the Guidance department. Counselors now have a new title: Certified School Counselor

New Counselor Assignments Beginning the 2013-2014 school year Cypress Creek students will be assigned to a Certified School Counselor based on their last names. Students are assigned as follows by last name: Alpha Counselor Phone Email A-Ch Tim Harkins 407-852-3456 tim.harkins@ocps.net Ci-Gol Talani Nelson 407-852-3415 talani.nelson@ocps.net Gom-Mam Nicole Vaia 407-852-3444 nicole.vaia@ocps.net Man-Perez C N. Regina Mitchell 407-852-3445 neva.mitchell@ocps.net Perez D-Sanchez S Tina Bulled 407-852-3431 tina.bulled@ocps.net Sanchez T-Z Johanny Rivera 407-852-3457 johanny.rivera@ocps.net IB = Shaddix Linda Shaddix 407-852-3421 linda.shaddix@ocps.net Safe Sonia Ledger 407-852-3427 sonia.ledger@ocps.net

Note: Students assigned to Dr. Shaddix will remain with Dr. Shaddix.

Florida Virtual School Your counselor assigned in FLVS should now be your new assigned counselor. If you have not done so please log in to your FLVS account and change the counselor to your new assigned counselor.

Cypress Creek High School Policy for Schedule Change Students in year-long courses must remain in the course for the entire year. Schedule change forms must be completed within the first 10 days of school and will only be granted for the following reasons:• A course was previously passed• A course is needed for graduation• The student has failed the prerequisite• Leveling of classes• Placement change needed and directed by school

official (i.e., ESE, ESOL, needs, administrative, etc.)• Modification for a class taken in summer school• To meet graduation requirements

Changes are not permitted to:• change lunch• change a period• to request or change a teacher• because a student is failing

Guidance Newsletter This year a Guidance newsletter will be delivered electronically and will be available on our website. Topics will vary and include scholarship information, ACT and SAT dates.

College Night 2013 College Night will be held on September 11, 2013. Numerous college representatives will be available in the gym to answer your questions. There will also be a presentation on the college admissions process in the Performing Arts Center.

Transcript Requests Transcripts can be ordered at the guidance department counter any day. To order a transcript, a request form must be completed and there is a $5.00 fee. When picking up the transcript, an ID is required. Transcripts can be picked up by the student, the parent or guardian listed in the computer. Please note the new fee is an increase and is effective immediately. Please allow three business days when requesting a transcript.

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CCHS Students Summer Experiences Cypress Creek High School has students working, attending summer school, volunteering for their community service hours, and traveling all around. We have a number of students who have been selected for excellent summer educational experiences. Manan Patel has been selected to attend the LEADS America program at Fordham University. Manan has an all-expense paid trip for a week of exciting learning experiences learning about Business. LeadAmerica is one of the nation’s educational leaders in personalized experiential learning. Attending a LeadAmerica Conference provides the opportunity to truly set students apart among a competitive group of peers applying for limited college openings. Students gain the discipline, confidence and sense of responsibility that can help prepare for a bright future. For all attendees, LeadAmerica helps to develop leadership skills needed to succeed — all while enjoying an amazing experience at one of America’s top schools. Bryan Peacker is traveling to Princeton University to participate in the LEDA summer experience where he will spend seven weeks studying Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars. LEDA admits 11th graders whose academic records and accomplishments suggest that they are viable candidates for admission to highly selective colleges and universities. The seven-week summer curriculum, Aspects of Leadership, is intended to emulate the college application process and employed state-of-the-art educational methodologies. Techniques such as role-playing and debate are commonly used in the classes. A part of the experience included student participation in debates requiring them to defend points of view or political beliefs that were contrary to their own. The experience of interacting with students from different backgrounds plays a role in persuading students to look at things from other viewpoints. Karunya Tota was selected to attend The Florida Girl’s State experience this year. High school girls, who have completed their Junior year, spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs in every state (with the exception of Hawaii). In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization. Liang (Kelvin) Chan was selected to attend the HOBY Advanced Leadership Conference. HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. Kelvin will travel to Sarasota for his training. Ali Khater and Karunya Tota have been selected to participate in the FICA internship this summer. In order to provide superior financial and business intelligence training, FICA draws on the leadership and experience of its CEO Mr. Parks who has over 20+ years of professional training as an insurance agent, financial planner, investment advisor, entrepreneur and executive. Mr. Parks has enlisted the support of numerous major corporations and executives to serve as sponsors/advisors. Parents and Administrators can be assured that all FICA instructors are professionally trained individuals that share only the best financial and business intelligence information available today. This strategy has led to several professional educators and community leaders to refer to FICA students as the “best financially trained kids on the planet.” FICA’s leadership believes that financial and business intelligence training helps students perform better in the classroom. Financially intelligent students are better equipped to make the connection between the classroom and the real life skills needed to succeed. Nicole Guevara is spending a month in Germany this summer as the student of German who scored highest on the American Association of Teachers of German’s examination. Nicole will live with a German family and experience all the activities of daily life in a German community.

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Class of 2014!Good Afternoon Rising Seniors and Parents of Rising Seniors! Let me introduce myself: I am Ms. Beavers, your senior class sponsor for next year. If you have any questions about senior events, please feel free to email me. Also, if you have ideas for next year’s senior t-shirts, please make sure to email those to me soon! Below are just a short list of the events you have to look forward to as a senior. Please keep these events in mind when you are budgeting your money and preparing for next year’s expenses. Have a great summer! Keep up-to-date on fundraisers and meetings when you return from your break!

Ms. BeaversSenior Class SponsorKrystin.beavers@ocps.net

Date/Time/Location Event Things to pay forSept 23rd – Sept 28th Sept 27th Sept 28th

Homecoming Spirit WeekHomecoming Football Game Homecoming Dance

Powder Puff Game; Football Game; Dance

Nov (Date TBD) Herff Jones Cap and Gown Assembly Cap and GownsNov (Date TBD) Senior Panoramic Panoramic Photo April (Date TBD) Senior Breakfast and Cap and Gown

Pick upSenior Breakfast Ticket

May (Date TBD) Grad Bash Grad Bash Ticket May (Date TBD) Prom Prom Ticket

Senior Email list: If you are not receiving regular emails from me, you need to email me at krystin.beavers@ocps.net and ask to be put on the list. You might want to also check for the email in your “Junk Mail” folder. Parents/Guardians/Teachers are more than welcome to be a part of this email list.

Senior Obligations: Students who have an obligation to CCHS will not be allowed to buy a ticket to homecoming, prom, grad bash or walk in the graduation event. • How to check obligations: Go to http://destiny.ocps.net. ID: Student ID # Password:

MMDDYYYY (birthday)• Obligations can be paid in the media center.

Yearbook AnnouncementsSenior Portraits You are responsible for scheduling a sitting for your senior portrait. These portraits will be featured in the 2014 yearbook and used at your graduation. The photo appointment itself is free. You only spend money if you purchase photos. It is important to accomplish this task ASAP. Our deadline this year is October 25th, but keep in mind that the DSP Orange Ave. studio is used by several other OCPS schools and as a result the schedule will quickly fill up once the school year begins. The studio is open ALL summer for portrait appointments. You can schedule the appointment by going to dsp-photo.com

Senior Ads Parents, if you are looking for a way to publicly recognize your student; a personal ad in the yearbook is a great way to do it. Seniors, you too can purchase an ad this year to publicly recognize the bonds you created over the four years of high school. Ads come in a variety of sizes and are available at several price ranges. To receive more information about purchasing a senior ad email the yearbook sponsor Ms. Philpot at helen.philpot@ocps.net. Ads can be purchased online or on campus with cash or check. We also have a way to set up a payment plan.

Ad Prices• Full Page $300 (Up to 15 pictures)• Half Page $250 (Up to 9 pictures)• Quarter Page $200 (Up to 5 pictures)

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Poetry Slam Youth poets from across Florida gathered in Orlando this summer for a regional Poetry Slam Camp and Slam Summit at the Empower500 conference sponsored by The English Teacher’s Friend. Poetry Slam is spoken word competition. Poets compete for points by performing original works in three minutes or less with only their voices. Youth at Slam Camp spent three days with Elizabeth Thomas, renown poet and slam coach, and our own coach, teacher and author Lee Ann Spillane. Youth poets were praised by local celebrity judges, Tod Cabiness from the Orlando Sentinel and Myrt Price from Channel 9 WFTV, as well as renown poet, author and activist, Kwame Alexander during the evening. Youth left Slam Camp having set out a plan to grow poetry and spoken word competition in the state in order to create a state poetry slam in the next few years. If your student is interested in spoken word send them to see Mrs. Spillane in portable 29. Poetry Club begins the first week of September.

Varsity Football ScheduleDate Day Opponent Site Time8/23/13 Friday Harmony Away 7:30pm8/30/13 Friday East River Home 7:30pm9/6/13 Friday Lake Nona Away 7:30pm9/12/13 Thursday St. Cloud % Away 7:30pm9/20/13 Friday Freedom # Home 7:30pm9/27/13 Friday Celebration* Home 7:30pm10/4/13 Friday Colonial # Away 7:30pm10/11/13 Friday West Orange Away 7:30pm10/18/13 Friday Dr. Phillips# Away 7:30pm10/24/13 Thursday Boone#@ Home 7:30pm11/1/13 Friday Winter Park Away 7:30pm11/8/13 Friday BYE

*-Homecoming#-District%-Bright House TV game@-Parent Nite

Girls Volleyball ScheduleDate Opponent Location TimeAugust 20 First Academy Jamboree (V) First Academy 5/7:00August 22 First Academy Jamboree (V) First Academy 5/7:00August 27 Wekiva Cypress Creek 6/7:00August 30 Evans Evans 6/7:30September 4 Lake Nona Lake Nona 6/7:30September 10 Freedom* Cypress Creek 5/6/7:30September 12 Winter Park Winter park 6/7:00September 17 Dr. Phillips* Cypress Creek 6/7:00September 19 Oak Ridge Oak Ridge 6/7:30September 21 St. Cloud Tournament (V) St. Cloud TBASeptember 24 Boone* Boone 6:7/30September 26 Liberty Liberty 5/6:00September 27 EHS/DPHS/OSC Tourney (V) OSC PMSeptember 28 EHS/DPHS/OSC Tourney (V) OSC AMOctober 2 East River Cypress Creek 6/7:00October 3 St. Cloud St. Cloud 5/6/7:00October 8 Timber Creek Timber Creek 6/7:30October 10 University University 6/7:00October 12 St Cloud Tournament (JV) St Cloud TBAOctober 15 Colonial Cypress Creek 6:7/00October 17 Ocoee (senior night) Cypress Creek 6:7/30October 22-26 District Tournament Freedom TBDOctober 30-31 Regional Tournament Freedom TBD

Girls Basketball ScheduleDate Opponent Location TimeNov. 11 Monday St. Cloud CCHS 5:30/7:00Nov. 14 Thursday Winter Park Winter Park 6:00/7:30Nov. 15 Friday Gateway CCHS 5:30/7:00Nov. 19 Tuesday University CCHS 6:00/7:30Nov. 21 Thursday Oak Ridge Oak Ridge 5:30/7:00Nov. 22 Friday Ocoee Ocoee 6:00/7:30Nov. 27 Wednesday Thanksgiving Tournament Osceola TBANov. 29 Friday Thanksgiving Tournament Osceola TBANov. 30 Saturday Thanksgiving Tournament Osceola TBADec. 3 Tuesday Timber Creek Timber Creek 6:00/7:30Dec. 6 Friday Boone Boone 6:00/7:30Dec. 10 Tuesday Colonial Colonial 6:00/7:30Dec. 13 Friday Freedom Freedom 6:00/7:30Dec. 17 Tuesday East River CCHS 6:00/7:30Dec. 19 Thursday Dr. Phillips CCHS 6:00/7:30Dec. 20 Friday Lake Nona Lake Nona 6:00/7:30Jan. 9 Thursday Gateway Gateway 5:30/7:00Jan 10 Friday Celebration CCHS 6:00/7:30Jan. 18 Saturday Osceola Osceola 4:30/6:00Jan. 21 Tuesday Liberty CCHS 5:30/7:00Jan. 22 Wednesday Oviedo CCHS 6:00/7:30Jan. 27 Monday District Tournament

2013 Bowling Schedule9/18/13 East River, University, Lake Nona Boardwalk 1:30pm10/02/13 Timber Creek, Colonial Boardwalk 2:30pm10/23/13 Freedom Sky Lanes 2:30pm

9/JV Football ScheduleDate Day Opponent Site Time9/5/13 Thursday Lake Nona# Home 6pm9/11/13 Wednesday St. Cloud Home 6/7:30pm9/19/13 Thursday Freedom Away 6/7:30pm9/26/13 Thursday Celebration Away 6/7:30pm10/2/13 Wednesday Colonial Home 6/7:30pm10/10/13 Thursday West Orange Home 6/7:30pm10/17/13 Thursday Dr. Phillips Home 6/7:30pm10/23/13 Wednesday Boone Away 6/7:30pm

#- JV only Game

Boys Basketball ScheduleWed. Nov 20 Olympia Oly 4:30/6/7:30Fri. Nov 22 Ocoee CCHS 4:30/6/7:30Tues. Dec. 3 University(M) Univ 4:30/6/7:30Wed. Dec. 4 Edgewater Edge 5/6/7:30Sat. Dec. 7 St. Cloud St. Cloud 2:30/4/5:30Tues. Dec. 10 Timber Creek(M) CCHS 6/7:30Fri. Dec. 13 Celebration CCHS 6/7:30 Mon. Dec. 16 Winter Park (M) CCHS 4:30/6/7:30Wed. Dec. 18 East River(M) East River 4:30/6/7:30Tues. Jan. 7 Colonial(M) CCHS 4:30/6/7:30Wed. Jan. 8 West Orange W.Orange 6/7:30Fri. Jan. 10 Boone (D&M) Boone 4:30/6/7:30Thurs. Jan. 16 Freedom(D&M) Freedom 4:30/6/7:30Tues. Jan. 21 Oak Ridge (M) Oak Ridge 4:30/6/7:30 Thur. Jan. 23 Dr. Phillips (D&M) CCHS 4:30/6/7:30Mon. Jan. 27 Lake Nona(M) CCHS 6/7:30Wed. Jan. 29 Apopka CCHS 6/7:30Fri. Jan. 31 Foundation CCHS 6/7:30

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2013-14 Athletics Paperwork Any athlete wishing to participate in Athletics at CCHS is required to complete FHSAA paperwork each year. The physical is the only part of that paperwork that can transfer calendar year to calendar year. The paperwork is a requirement each academic year. All physicals MUST be completed by the physician on the EL2 form provided by the FHSAA documentation. No Department of Health yellow forms will be accepted. The “Athletics Packet” is available online – go to the CCHS website/athletics/eligibility forms—the athletic forms are in a combined download. 9 pages to print – it is all the documentation necessary to have completed before any tryouts can take place. Make sure you “size to fit” on letter size paper. Paperwork can be returned any time this summer by dropping it off in the main office and asking the front desk to have them place it in Coach Panas’ mailbox. Throughout the summer, this information is processed and provided to our coaching staff for Fall tryouts that begin AUGUST 5th. In order to find out the coach for a particular sport, please utilize the website to find the sport and email the coach directly. Questions or problems are to be directed to:Holly Panas, ATC, LAT - Head Athletic Trainer 407/852-3400 ext 2312. holly.panas@ocps.net With no summer office hours, email is the best way to reach her during this time.

REQUIRED CONCUSSION BASELINE TESTING: There are new FHSAA guidelines for return to play if an athlete were to sustain a concussion in practice/game. As the parent/athlete, a physician is required to give written consent for return to play. This is mandatory for the protection of our athletes. OCPS Athletics began requiring certain higher risk sports to complete a baseline concussion screening before participation or after being selected for a team. Football and wrestling are the only sports requiring this baseline test BEFORE any tryout setting. The other sports are based up the roster selections after tryouts. The athletic training staff does these screenings at CCHS. If your child is interested in playing football for CCHS, they need to be in summer conditioning. Come August 5th, concussion baseline testing will need to be completed. By being in contact with the football coaching staff, you will find out about several opportunities to complete testing so that on August 5th you will be ready to go.

SPORTING SEASONS: (* concussion testing required/ August 6th is start of season)FALL WINTER SPRINGFootball ** – 8/5 Basketball * B & G Softball* - fast pitchVolleyball * - girls 8/5 Soccer* B & G Baseball*Cross Country B & G 8/5 Wrestling * B & G Lacrosse * girlsCheerleading * Weightlifting – girls Track – B & G (jumpers*)Swimming B & G Tennis – B & GGolf B & G Flag Football * girlsBowling B & G Weightlifting - boys Volleyball * boys** Concussion Screening before participation Waterpolo B & G

Senior All-Star Flag Football Game

Please congratulate Bethel Daniel, Illianexie Villanueva, and Karla Robles on a job well done representing our school at the flag all-star game in Ocala. Coach Walker is so very proud of the young ladies and the heart and class they showed at the tournament. The East (Central Florida) defeated the North but came up short 15-12 versus the South in the championship game. Always proud to be a BEAR!!

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AVID Highlights for the 2012-2013 School Year There were 61 seniors in the AVID 2013 class this year. While we have many accomplished students in all grade levels, below are AVID highlights for our current graduating class, which demonstrates the full spectrum of staying in AVID. 98% of our seniors where enrolled in AVID for 3 or more years. 97% applied to at least one four year college/university.

5 of our AVID seniors (8%) qualified as Dell Scholar Semi-finalists1. Paula Ospina2. Brianna Pereira3. Samy Previlma4. Gabriela Ramirez5. Tiffany Yong

17 of our AVID seniors (28%) received Valencia’s Bridges to Success Scholarship and got a “full ride” for two years. 1. Rija Akbar2. Maria Arbelaez3. Kerton Belidor4. Cynthia Bermeo5. Belmin Boracic6. Stephanie Borrero7. Deandre Bush8. Alexandra Cuevas9. Elizabeth Deleon10. Cesar Garcia11. Brittany Gratz12. Widleen Jean13. Alex Lopez14. Natasha Richer15. Harrison Smith16. Chloe Robles17. Elijah Fryson 2 of our AVID Seniors (3%) decided to join the military.

1. Gino De La Vega2. Jonathan Santiago

32 of AVID Seniors (52%) received financial aid. AVID Seniors amassed over $265,000 in scholarships and grants.