Welcome To Edgewater High School!
"The Pride of College Park and Orlando"
The University of Central Florida's chapters of the Divine Nine came out to interact with our students and provide information on their fraternities and sororities. (Highlights in this edition)
This week, we will be rocking and rolling as we gear up for our Freshman Fly-In on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:30pm. We have a fun-filled evening planned for our future Eagles as our students and staff showcase all the wonderful things that make Edgewater such a special place. We will begin the festivities in the auditorium with a brief presentation before allowing potential students and parents the opportunity to explore our clubs and organizations in the cafeteria and going on student-led tours of our campus. We will have food trucks available on campus for families to purchase food and drinks during the evening. I am looking forward to meeting and greeting all of our potential students and families on February 25.
Rigor in the classroom this past week. Ms. Bettger leading instruction with her AP Precalculus students.
In this week's issue, you will see some of our amazing teachers highlighted with the work they are doing in the classroom with your students. Mr. Weis, Mrs. Bettger, Mr. McDuffie, and Ms. Freeman classes will be showcased for the amazing things they are doing with our students. I believe that effective teaching and active learning significantly boost student achievement. Quality instruction engages students, fosters critical thinking, and enhances understanding. Personalized feedback and interactive methods motivate learners, leading to better retention and application of knowledge. This dynamic process cultivates a supportive environment, driving academic success and personal growth amongst our students.
Both our Girls and Boys basketball seasons ended last week. The girls played hard but fell to Horizon HS in the Regional Semifinal 72 - 60. The boys played in a five (5) overtime game versus Evans HS for the Regional Championship. They competed to the very end, but lost 77 - 72. Reflecting on how the season ended for our girls and boys teams, I wanted to share how the joys of winning and the agony of defeat plays a crucial role in building character in all of our students, no matter their academic or athletic endeavor. Winning instills confidence, reinforces hard work, and provides a sense of accomplishment. It teaches the value of perseverance and goal-setting. On the other hand, defeat fosters resilience, humility, and the ability to cope with setbacks. It encourages self-reflection and growth, highlighting areas for improvement. Together, these experiences shape a well-rounded individual, capable of handling life's ups and downs with grace and determination. Embracing both victory and loss helps develop emotional intelligence and a balanced perspective on success and failure.
Let's have an awesome week and remember to stay Committed to Excellence,
In Eagle Pride,
Dr. Jackson
Principal
Edgewater High School
"The Pride of College Park"
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EHS Motto:
We are Committed to Excellence through integrity, pride, and tradition.
EHS & OCPS Vision:
To ensure every student has a promising and successful future
EHS & OCPS Mission:
With the support of families and the community, we create enriching and diverse pathways to lead our students to success
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