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

2. 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?

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. (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

12. 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

13. 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!

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.)

17. 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

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

20. 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.

21. 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”

22. I want YOU at Lake Minneola High School!

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