1. Welcome to Lake Minneola High School
Home of the Hawks!

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

3. 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?

5. Review your Grade Level Course Requirements
AP Human Geography is available as an elective (Level 3 or higher on FSA Reading).
English 1 or English I Honors
Algebra 1 or Geometry
HOPE (Health and PE)
Earth Space Science, Earth Space Science Honors or Biology Honors
Other electives which MAY include Intensive Reading/Intensive Math
No Social Studies Requirement

6. How important is my GPA?
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is the second half of graduation
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!

7. Graduation Requirements
1 Credit of HOPE
1 Credit in the Arts or Vocational Field
8 Elective Credits
An Online Course Credit
Total=24 Required Credits

8. Review Your Graduation Requirements
By graduation, incoming 9th graders must have…
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

9. Promotion into 10th Grade 
5 Credits required
Must pass English or Math
Tenth (10th)

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

13. 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
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15. Online information www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh www.FLDOE.org
The LMHS website
Click on the Guidance Department
Scroll down the menu on the left to “Graduation
Requirements”
Florida Department of Education
Search “Graduation Requirements”

16. I want YOU at Lake Minneola High School!