Welcome to Lake Minneola High School Home of the Hawks!

Are you ready for the challenge of high school? Are YOU ready for LMHS? Our mission is to have YOU graduate from high school ready for college, technical school, or meaningful employment. Are you ready for the challenge of high school?

Transition to High School The STUDENT Experience Tougher Classes More homework Waking up EARLY! Peer Pressure More independence Increased responsibility Countless opportunities for growth

Transition to High School The PARENT Experience Student Withdrawal Less control Skyward Obsession Hormones and Drama More homework and more juggling This isn’t Middle School anymore . . . They need to study Misinformation & Withholding of Information Survival tools for Parents of Teenagers BE THERE BE NOSY DON’T take their word for it ASK Questions Know where they are & with whom SET BOUNDARIES – TAKE CHARGE TRUST your instincts – if it seems off, something is up

LMHS Vision Statement Lake Minneola is a student- centered school working together to create a foundation of positive relationships and technological expertise that will result in high academic performance and real world success.

Administration Team Principal Linda Shepherd Assistant Principals Devon Cole Rhonda Boykin Cyndi Page Roger Rice Joe Frana Guidance Gina Paul Jill Fornoles Robyn Campos Susan Theobald Dr. Christine DiDonna

Hawks’ Creed Hawks are: Honorable Academically Focused Wise Kind Hearted Successful

LMHS Culture is all about Relationships Administration Teachers The Principal and the administrative team care about your student! From pep rallies and positive behavior support, to encouraging, motivating, and mentoring students they are here to ensure your student is successful. The #1 method to increase student engagement is rich, rigorous, and interesting instruction. Our teachers provide instruction, engagement, enrichment through clubs and sports, and additional assistance through after school tutoring.

School Counselors 9th grade to graduation Classroom Guidance – counselors instruct students on a variety of topics each year in High School. Academic Advising – counselors work one on one with students on their progress to graduation and college preparation. Social/personal individual counseling – for students who are having difficulty with personal relationships or internal struggles. College and Career Readiness – various seminars, field trips, and assemblies on college applications and admissions, scholarships, and financial aid. Incoming 9th grade Counselors are Mrs. Campos & Dr. Didonna

Review your Grade Level Course Requirements English 1 or English I Honors AP Human Geography is available as an elective (Level 3 or higher in FCAT Reading). Algebra 1 or Geometry Environmental Sci. Earth Space Science Honors, Physical Sc. Hon HOPE (meet online requirement) No Social Studies Requirement Other electives which MAY include Intensive Reading/Intensive Math

(561) 515-5059 Enter this number @LMH2020 Send Text message Receive TEXT alerts from your School Counselor Updates on scheduling Scholarships Dual Enrollment Volunteer opportunities College visits

How important is it to earn credits? It is ESSENTIAL to success! Credits determine what grade you are in Credits determine whether or not you may progress to the next level of classes Credits determine if you may take dual enrollment classes at LSCC or Lake Tech College Credits determine whether or not you will graduate

How important is my GPA? Your Grade Point Average (GPA) You must have at least a 2.0 weighted cumulative GPA to graduate Every class you take counts – including HS credits taken in middle school Every D (1 point) or F (0 points) reduces your GPA and hurts your chance for a successful graduation Honors and AP classes count more than regular!

Standard Graduation Requirements 24 total credits 4 English credits 4 Math credits including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II 3 Rigorous Science credits including Biology 3 Social Studies credits including World and US History as well as Government and Economics 1 PE credit (HOPE) 1 PF/PA/Fine art credit

More Graduation Requirements At least ONE online course as part of the 24 credit total Pass 10th grade FSA 2.0 Reading/Writing Pass End of Course exams for Algebra, Geometry, and Biology, US History, and Algebra 2 (if enrolled) Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better

SCHOLAR DESIGNATION (scholar sticker will be added to diploma) Must take Algebra 2 and pass Algebra 2 EOC Must take 1 credit of Statistics or equally rigorous (Pre-Calculus OR Trigonometry; AP Statistics; AP Calculus) 1 science credit equally rigorous (any Science classes LMHS offers) 1 credit of Chemistry or Physics 2 credits of the same language 1 credit of AP or Dual Enrollment class Pass all the state EOCs (Algebra 1; Geo; Algebra 2; Bio; US Hist.)

ACCEL - 3 years option (EARLY GRADUATION OPTION) 4 ELA (English Language Arts) 4 Math (Algebra 1 EOC (must pass for Credit) Geo w/EOC (30%), 2 additional math. 3 Science (2 of 3 with lab) Biology 1 w/EOC (30%) 2 additional rigorous science. 3 Social Studies (1 World History; US History w/EOC (30%); US Government (1/2); Economics (1/2) 1 credit (Fine or performing arts, or Practical Arts) No HOPE required 3 Elective Credits 18 credits 2.0 GPA Pass Grade 10th ELA (A.K.A FSA or FCAT) & Pass Algebra 1 EOC HOPE and online are NOT a requirement. Parents must sign. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR A FORM

Tools for Success at LMHS Come to school every day prepared to give 100% effort Follow all school expectations for dress code, behavior, and participation in class Select classes that challenge you to achieve your dreams Make the pictures swap out as titles change

Get Involved! Get involved in school activities such as sports, clubs, academic, and service organizations

Will I Get the Courses I Request? The master schedule in a high school is based on the requests of the students and teacher allocations. Choose carefully! The Guidance Department makes every effort to place students in the classes they choose, but selections cannot be promised or guaranteed. All classes must meet minimum and maximum class sizes – no classes too small or too big.

Online information www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh www.FLDOE.org The LMHS website www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh Click on the Guidance Department Scroll down the menu on the left to “Graduation Requirements” Florida Department of Education www.FLDOE.org Search “Graduation Requirements”

I want YOU at Lake Minneola High School!

Guidance Counselors are located in the cafeteria to answer questions. The Hawks are on the hill, where learning has no limits!!