1. Welcome to Weeki Wachee High School
Home of the Hornets!

2. Incoming Freshman
Stuff You Need to Know

3. Graduation Requirements
Must have at least 24 credits, with 16 credits in required subject areas:
4 years of English
4 years of Mathematics
3 years of Science
3 years of Social Studies
1 year of HOPE (possible waiver available)
1 year of a Performing Art
Must have an unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00
Must pass the FCAT Reading and Mathematics
Must have 4 credits in a Major Area of Interest (MAI)

4. Major Areas of Interest (MAI)
Agriculture/Natural Resources
Health Science
Information Technology
Language Arts
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Technology Communication
Visual Arts
World Languages

5. What does an MAI mean to me?
You need four credits in a MAI, such as sequential courses in a career and technical program, fine and performing arts, or academic content area, in order to graduate.
You may revise/change your MAI each year as part of your annual course registration processes.
You may earn four credits in more than one MAI if you choose.
You are not required to complete four credits in the same MAI, you just need four credits of courses that are in a MAI. However, if you complete four credits in the same MAI you may earn a standard diploma designation reflecting that MAI.

6. Importance of Grades (School should be your JOB!)
College Admissions
Scholarships, Bright Futures
Helps in getting good recommendations/references
Helps in passing the FCAT (part of your graduation requirements)
Helps in getting good scores on college admissions tests (SAT or ACT)
Admissions to Technical Programs (i.e. nursing, technology, etc.)
Helps you feel BETTER about school, which in turn helps you feel BETTER about yourself!

7. Bright Future’s Scholarships
Florida Academic Scholars Award
3.50 weighted GPA – academic subjects only, includes foreign language!
28/ACT or 1270/SAT – not including the writing score yet!
75 hours of community service
Pays most of tuition and fees for FL Community Colleges, FL 4-year Universities, and some FL Technical Schools.
Florida Medallion Scholars Award
3.00 weighted GPA – academic subjects only, includes foreign language!
20/ACT or 970/SAT – not including the writing score yet!
Pays a large portion of tuition and fees for FL Community Colleges, FL 4-year Universities, and some FL Technical Schools.
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award
GPA and test requirements
For more detailed information please see your Guidance Counselor.

8. Develop Good Study Habits!
STUDYING!
PLANNING!
Read your textbook.
Use edline.net to monitor your grades.
Review your notes.
Use flashcards.
Will be available at the beginning of the school year.
Tutoring: Ask if you need help!
Do your homework and turn it in.
Ask your teachers for help.
Take good notes.
Know your limits.
Ask your parents for help.
Pace yourself.
Use your planner.

9. Attendance is Important!
Don’t be sick.
If you are sick, make sure to bring in a note within 3 days of returning to school.
If you have a medical problem, please let your guidance counselor and the clinic know so that they can best help.
The school policy for attendance is: 11 or more unexcused absences result in failure of that class!

10. FACTS.org

11. Final Suggestion: GET INVOLVED!
Join a School Club!
Volunteer!
Join a School Sport!
Research says students involved in school activities perform better academically.