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Weekly Update - 8/3/25

Posted Date: 8/03/25 (6:00 PM)
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Weekly Update

August 3, 2025
 
Meet the Teacher Information
 
UHS Theatre Show Lineup
 
UHS Attendance and Tardy Procedures

UHS Attendance and Tardy Procedures

Parents, it is crucial that your students attend school consistently. Ensuring that your child attends school at least 90% of the time is one or if not the greatest responsibility that our families have as you support your high schooler. Please make sure you review our Attendance and Tardy procedures with your student before school starts so that you know what to expect.
 

First School Advisory Council Meeting of the School Year

Our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting of the school year will take place on Monday, August 18th at 6:00 pm in our Media Center. If you are interested in becoming a voting member of our SAC this year OR if you are just interested in learning how our school operates, please plan to attend. An invitation with the agenda for this meeting will be coming within the next week. Keep your eye out for that!
 
 
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Tardy Sweeps and SmartPass

Tardy sweeps will begin on Day 4 (August 14th) 

There is a 2-minute grace period after the tardy bell, during which teachers should continue to take accurate attendance. After this grace period, the administration will gather students still in the halls to issue their tardy referrals. Students will be marked as "tardy" if they arrive more than 6 minutes after the bell.

If a student needs to leave the classroom for any reason, including during transitions, they must have a SmartPass. It is both the students and teachers responsibility to ensure the student has a SmartPass This will prevent the administration from interrupting class to verify if a student was permitted to leave and will also prevent the student from receiving a referral for being out without a pass. No verbal passes! 

Students will return to class after receiving a tardy referral. When they enter, students will use the pink copy of the referral as their pass. Teachers will check that copy for the date to ensure it is the one they just received. This will take place school-wide, every day, every period. 

 

UHS Cell Phone Policy Expectations

Please see the attached procedure in the Weekly Update Post. Cell Phone, AirPod, Headphones, and other ancillary device confiscation starts on Day 1!
 
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First page of Xello Instructions

Xello

XELLO will be the online resource to aid students with:
  • Career Match
  • College Planning
  • College Applications
  • Scholarships
  • Link to Common App
  • Resume Building
  • Recommendation Requests
  • Track FAFSA and College Applications


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Introduction to Xello

Please view the video found here for an introduction to Xello and then follow the included instructions to establish your account!

 
Parking Palooza Information for Seniors
 

Schedule Change Requests

As a reminder, schedule change requests must go through the Google Form (information below). There is room to list multiple courses that you are requesting to change.

We will not be responding to emails for change requests.

Elective change requests are subject to availability and not guaranteed. We are prioritizing schedule changes for duplicate classes, missing periods, and changing the level of course taken.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the process. Have a great weekend! We can’t wait to see everyone at Meet the Teacher on Thursday!
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Weekly NO-CHARGE Immunization Events for School-Age Children

We are excited to announce that beginning Tuesday, June 10, the OCPS Global Family Welcome Center will offer NO CHARGE weekly Immunization Events for incoming and current students up to 18 years old. These events will be held every Tuesday through December 16.

What families need to bring to their appointment:
• The child’s most recent immunization records (Records from other states or countries are accepted)
• Valid, unexpired ID. Acceptable forms of ID Include:
o Birth Certificate
o Driver’s License
o State ID o Passport
o Military ID

Consent and Accompaniment Requirements:
• Parent or guardian consent is required
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a valid ID
• If the child is accompanied by someone other than a parent or guardian, a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent or guardian is required.

Appointments are required and limited. Please schedule by contacting Blanca Flores at (407) 858-1438.

The Global Family Welcome Center is at 6051 Magic Way, Building 100 A, Orlando, Florida. Business hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the summer, the Global Family Welcome Center is closed on Fridays.

Families can email us at WelcomeCenter@ocps.net or call 407-317-3410. Please help us share this important opportunity with families in our community.

These immunizations are essential for school readiness and public health.