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May 2012
2012-05-07 19:06

Dear Bulldog Family,

It’s hard to believe that this school year is almost over. Let’s make the best of the last few weeks that we have together. Instead of counting down the day, make every day count. The 2011-2012 school year has been filled with many great accomplishments and achievements which make us “Proud to be a Bulldog."

To the graduating class of 2012 I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on reaching the next major milestone in your life. With graduation coming up you are going to begin the next phase of your life and I am confident that your experience at FPC will help you with your future endeavors. It took an entire community of students, staff, and faculty working together to help create the memories that you will carry with you for the rest of your lives. We hope that you will always cherish these moments, look back at your time in high school in a positive manner, and remember the many people that have encouraged you along the way. If you always remember to “Be a Bulldog,” you will be successful in all that you do.

To our current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders that are coming back for the 2012-2013 school year, we are looking forward to your arrival and are excited to have you back for another year. Many of you have completed your course selection sheets for next year, and I encourage everyone to meet with your guidance counselor if you have not already done so to make sure that you are still on track with your academic plan before leaving for the summer. Next year we are looking forward to expanding our Positive Behavioral Support program to continually recognize students that are going above and beyond, expanding our academic programs and offerings, and continuing to excel in athletics and extracurricular activities. We are proud of our “Bulldogs” and that is why FPC is “Florida’s Proudest Campus”.

To the parents and community I want to make sure that everyone knows that at FPC we believe our students are capable of achieving at the highest levels. We are committed to making sure that each child reaches his or her potential to be competitive in the 21st century. If that is not happening, we need to know so that we can continue to grow and make student learning and success our number one priority. Communication between the school and home is something we are always trying to improve, and we value your feedback.

Educationally Yours,

Jacob Oliva

December 2011
2011-12-29 14:44

Dear Bulldog Family,

     We are having a great year so far and I am really proud of our student’s accomplishments. Our athletics, activities, fine arts, and academic programs are achieveing new milestones each and everyday.

     Communication between home and school is something we are always seeking to improve. If you have not signed up for the Skyward parent portal you can do so at the Registrar’s office.  This will give you access online from home to view you child’s grades. The guidance department is in the process of meeting with all students in grades 9-12 to explain GPA’s, Credits, and Graduation.  I strongly encourage each and everyone to meet with their child’s guidance counselor and review your child’s academic plan. Working together we can ensure success. 

     Our guidance counselors have been registering all seniors for the Bright Futures Scholarship through their English classes. If your child was absent or has Dual Enrollment, they can apply at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.

      Thank you for making FPC “Florida’s Proudest Campus”.

Educationally Yours,

Jacob Oliva

October 2011
2011-10-03 14:05

Dear Bulldog Family,    

     We are off to a great start this school year and are very proud of our students. We have worked hard to prepare a smooth transition for our incoming freshmen and new students to FPC and our hard work is paying off. Our students are exemplifying what it means to “Be a Bulldog”.
     Communication between home and school is something we are always seeking to improve. If you have not signed up for the Skyward parent portal you can come in during school hours and we will be happy to assist you. Skyward gives you access online from home to view your child’s grades.
     I strongly encourage everyone to use our school resources. It is important to communicate and meet with your child’s guidance counselor and review their academic plan. Working together we can ensure success.
     End of Course exams are in place this school year for Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. Here are some resources to learn more information about the EOC’s and ways to help your child be successful:

 

  • Tutoring is available for math and science every Tuesday from 2:15-4:15. Preparation for the Algebra and Biology End of Course Exam will be addressed in these tutoring sessions. Math is in room 7-125 Science is in room 2-203.
  • Tutoring is available for English, Reading, and Research Papers every Thursday from 2:15-4:15 in room 2-119.
  • A great deal of information on the End of Course Assessments can be found on the Florida Department of Education’s website at fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/.
  • An online resource that provides instruction on multiple content areas can be found at www.khanacademy.org.

If there are questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for making FPC “Florida’s Proudest Campus”.

Educationally Yours,

Jacob Oliva

 

August 2, 2011
2011-08-02 14:33

Dear Bulldog Family,

            We are quickly approaching the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.    This will mark the 38th year in this community that Flagler Palm Coast High School has opened their doors to start a new school year.  The joint effort between the Flagler community and FPC has provided a successful setting rich in accomplishments and history for many years.   We are committed to continuing to foster these relations to support our students and maintain our status as “Florida’s Proudest Campus”. 

            The upcoming school year promises to be exciting as we continue to expand our offering of challenging courses that help to prepare our students for the future.  FPCHS administered 102 more Advanced Placement exams this past spring than the previous year.  Our International Baccaulerate Program continues to grow and flourish, and we are excited that Flagler County ranked as one of the top three districts in the state in our Algebra End of Course Exams. 

            As always, Bulldog Athletics and Activities promise to make our community proud.  Last year our senior class alone logged over 20,000 volunteer hours.  The many student service organizations and clubs active on our campus promise to continue this history of community service into the coming year.  We look forward to student athletes continuing the FPC tradition of excellence both on the playing field and off as we continue to strive for excellence in all areas of student life.

            The faculty and staff at Flagler Palm Coast High School are here to serve the needs of our students and community.  We are proud to be a central part of Flagler Counties past, present and future.  Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions or concerns.  If you visit our campus we encourage you to complete a customer service survey available at our front desk. 

You will find below some helpful information pertinent to the 2011-2012 school year.

Educationally Yours,

Jacob Oliva

We are quickly approaching the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.
2011-08-01 09:14

Dear Bulldog Family,

We are quickly approaching the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.    This will mark the 38th year in this community that Flagler Palm Coast High School has opened their doors to start a new school year.  The joint effort between the Flagler community and FPC has provided a successful setting rich in accomplishments and history for many years.   We are committed to continuing to foster these relations to support our students and maintain our status as “Florida’s Proudest Campus”.

The upcoming school year promises to be exciting as we continue to expand our offering of challenging courses that help to prepare our students for the future.  FPCHS administered 102 more Advanced Placement exams this past spring than the previous year.  Our International Baccaulerate Program continues to grow and flourish, and we are excited that Flagler County ranked as one of the top three districts in the state in our Algebra End of Course Exams.

As always, Bulldog Athletics and Activities promise to make our community proud.  Last year our senior class alone logged over 20,000 volunteer hours.  The many student service organizations and clubs active on our campus promise to continue this history of community service into the coming year.  We look forward to student athletes continuing the FPC tradition of excellence both on the playing field and off as we continue to strive for excellence in all areas of student life.

The faculty and staff at Flagler Palm Coast High School are here to serve the needs of our students and community.  We are proud to be a central part of Flagler County's past, present and future.  Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions or concerns.  If you visit our campus we encourage you to complete a customer service survey available at our front desk.

You will find below some helpful information pertinent to the 2011-2012 school year.

Educationally Yours,
Jacob Oliva

  • Schedules for next year can be picked up at the following times in the 100 gym at FPC:

    • Seniors-August 18th- 1:00 to 3:00 PM

    • Juniors-August 19th- 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    • Sophomores-August 19th-1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • Freshman Orientation and Schedule pick-up will be August 18th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the auditorium.

  • School times for students: 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M

  • Parents dropping off students or picking them up before and after school will do so in the front parking loop.  Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:40.

  • The bell schedule for the 2011-2012 school year is a blend of semester long block classes and yearlong courses. Students will attend five classes a day, with the opportunity to earn 7 credits due to the two block periods that will run a term 1 and a term 2.

  • 1st Period:  8:00-9:21

  • 2nd Period: 9:27-10:15

  • 3rd Period: 10:21-11:09

  • 4th Period: 11:09-1:06 (Lunch is built into this class period)

  • 5th Period: 1:12-2:00

  • If you have questions please contact the following FPC Staff to assist you:

  • Academics-Guidance Staff at 437-7540 extension 1022

  • Athletics- Athletic Director Steve DeAugustino at 437-7540 extension 1061

  • Activities-Activities Director Cheryl Perry at 437-7540 extension 1084

June 8, 2011
2011-06-08 11:04
Dear Bulldog Family,
 
I am always amazed at this time of year with how fast another school year has come to an end. The class of 2011 is a class that we will always remember for their commitment to the community, passion for learning, and their commitment to “being a Bulldog”. They are truly ready for the next phase of their lives. Here is a list of some of the accomplishments that the class of 2011 achieved:

  • 21 FPC seniors graduated Cum Laude, 52 Magna Cum Laude and 30 Summa Cum Laude. 
  • 4 seniors received the Flagler School Board’s Crystal of Excellence and 4 seniors received the News Journal’s Medallion of Excellence Award.
  • Over 20 seniors made the 1300 club, where 2 were National Merit Semifinalists. 
  • Our seniors took over 200 College Board Advanced Placement exams and 267 International Baccalaureate exams.
  • Many seniors received Senior Class Awards, including membership in National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. 
  • 8 seniors graduated with their Associate of Arts degrees from Daytona State College. 
  • Many of our seniors earned scholarships this year from local organizations roughly totaling $234,000.  
  • Combined with Bright Futures and college and university scholarships, seniors earned over $500,000 for further education. 
  • The seniors in chorus received perfect superior ratings for all four years.
  • The seniors in band have received the school’s first Otto Kraushaar Award for straight superiors all year long.
  • Senior dancers achieved induction to the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. 
  • The senior class created an outstanding yearbook, published 4 PawPrint Newspapers, worked to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma with Key Club, and built 5 Habitat for Humanity Homes.  
  • SGA Seniors earned a Gold Medal in the Medallion Council State Competition for completing 87 projects this school year. 
  • And over the past four years, senior Future Problem Solvers and Community Problem Solvers won 15 International titles for Problem Solving and received the world’s pristine honor: The E. Paul Torrance Beyonder Award. 
  • The FPC Air Force JR. ROTC was named a Distinguished Unit with Merit having 1600 community service hours.
  • As a whole, FPC seniors logged over 20,000 volunteer hours this school year. 

On the Athletic fields, tracks, and courts, our students also received accolades:

  • FPC Athletic teams advanced to the state playoffs in Football, Girl’s Soccer, Softball, Girl’s Basketball, and won a District Championship Title in Flag Football this year. 
  • This year, Weightlifting, Wrestling, and Track and Field crowned senior All-State Athletes. 
  • FPC Cheerleaders advanced to the Final 4 for the second consecutive year in Competitive Cheer division.  
  • 22 seniors were chosen as the Daytona News Journal First Team All-Area award winners. 
  • 8 seniors signed scholarships to play at the next level.
 
FPC is very appreciative and grateful for our communities support. We look forward to fostering these relationships as we are in the planning stages for next year. This summer we will be working hard on developing a master schedule that supports our student’s needs.
I hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful summer break. Thank you for making FPC “Florida’s Proudest Camus”.


Educationally Yours,
Jacob Oliva

 

December 2010
2010-12-15 19:05
Dear Bulldog Family,
 
     We are having a great second semester and it’s hard to believe that we are getting ready to start term two. Thank you for your support. School grades for high schools were released last week and we are excited to announce that we dropped the “D” and grabbed the “B”. Our school grade is now a “B” and we are proud to “B” Bulldogs.
 
     Communication between home and school is something we are always seeking to improve. If you have not signed up for the Skyward parent portal, you can do so at FPC this Thursday (12/16) from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center. This will give you online access from home to view you child’s grades. The guidance department has met with all students in grades 9-12 to explain GPA’s, credits, and graduation. I strongly encourage everyone to meet with their child’s guidance counselor and review your child’s academic plan. Working together we can ensure success.
 
     January 19th begins the second semester. Each student with a passing grade from the first term will receive a half credit earned towards their required 24 credit graduation requirement.
 
     Our guidance department has registered all seniors for the Bright Futures Scholarship through their English classes. If your child was absent or has Dual Enrollment, they can apply at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
 
     I hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday. Thank you for making FPC “Florida’s Proudest Campus”.
 
Educationally Yours,
Jacob Oliva

 

September 2010
2010-09-16 10:58

Dear Bulldog Family,

     Thank you for a wonderful start to the school year. This is due to everyone working hard together to reach our goal to become one of the highest performing schools in the nation. 

     Part of our challenges this school year is meeting the state mandate associated with class size reduction. At the high school level this means that our core classes (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language) cannot exceed 25 students. In years past we were able to use a school average to meet this requirement, but this year the mandate is pushed down to the classroom level. In order to meet this mandate, we are hiring additional staff due to an increase in enrollment. Additional staff will mean that student schedules will be changed in order to balance the class loads. These changes will take place immediately and our goal is to keep the disruption to student schedules as minimal as possible. 

     We appreciate your support and understanding as we work towards meeting this state mandate. We will continue to have a great year and keep FPC as “Florida’s Proudest Campus”. If you have additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at (386) 437-7540 ext. 1009.


Educationally Yours,
Jacob Oliva

August 11th 2010
2010-08-11 13:18

Dear Bulldog Family,
 
Welcome back! It’s hard to believe that this summer is almost over and we are about to begin a new school year. It’s a parent’s enthusiasm, support, and involvement that inspire children to do their best. Parent involvement is one of the biggest indicators of a child's success, and it is a parent's nurturing and guidance that allows children to develop a true love of learning. With strong parent support working along with our quality staff, we will continue to make FPC “Florida’s Proudest Campus”.
I strongly encourage each and every one of you to meet with your child’s guidance counselor and review your child’s academic plan. We offer many educational opportunities and high quality programs to help prepare our students to be competitive in the 21st century. We have a rich tradition of success and we are committed to our schools mission of “Raising Student Achievement Every Day, Every Way”.
               
My pledge to the community is to provide a safe and orderly environment filled with high quality instruction for all of our students. My challenge to the community is to be supportive of our schools and to become involved in the education of our students. We want everyone at FPC to “Be” a Bulldog: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Engaged, and Be Safe.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions, as my door will always be open to the students and families of our community.

Educationally Yours,
Jacob Oliva

April 9 2010
2010-04-09 07:07

Dear Bulldog Family,

There have been some administrative changes at FPC that happened over Spring Break. Principal Nancy Willis has begun her new position as principal of Old Kings Elementary School, and I am honored to take over the reins for Mrs. Willis here at Flagler Palm Coast High School.  Over the past several years Mrs. Willis has done an excellent job as principal and she will be greatly missed. I have been affiliated with FPC over the last ten years as both a coach and an assistant principal. I have experience as a teacher, dean, and principal at the elementary level as well. FPC is a place that I truly consider to be home.

As the principal of FPC, we will continue to offer high quality programs that prepare our students to be competitive in the 21st century. We have a rich tradition of success and I am committed to our schools mission of “Raising Student Achievement Every Day, Every Way”.

My pledge to the community is to provide a safe and orderly environment filled with high quality instruction for all of our students. My challenge to the community is to be supportive of our schools and to become involved in the education of our students. Together we will continue to keep FPC as Florida’s Proudest Campus.

Please let me know if you have any questions, as my door will always be open to the students and families of our community.

Educationally Yours,
Jacob Oliva

March 25 2010
2010-03-25 11:40

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year. FPC is Florida’s proudest campus. We have an excellent staff who are here to meet the needs of their students. It is important for teachers, students, parents and administrators to work together to provide a positive learning environment. Currently, we have 206 teachers and 2379 students.