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

2 Administration Team  Principal Linda Shepherd  Assistant Principals  Marg Eicher  Johnathan Owens  Devon Cole  Linda Evans  Guidance  Gina Paul  Jill Fornoles  Doris Green

3 Hawks’ Honor Code  Hawks are:  Honorable  Academically Focused  Wise  Kind Hearted  Successful

4 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.

5 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?

6 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

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

8 What makes a typical day?  Block Scheduling  4 classes per day  90 minutes long  One semester (August to January or January to June) is equal to one full term / one full credit  Advisory (homeroom) once per week  Early bird bell schedule  First bell at 7:20  Last bell at 2:30

9 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  Credits determine whether or not you will graduate

10 How important is my GPA?  Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is the second half of graduation  You must have at least a 2.0 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!

11 Review your Grade Level Course Requirements  Incoming 9 th graders must take  The appropriate level of math (Algebra or higher)  Earth Science or Earth Science Honors  English 1 or English I Honors  HOPE (Health and PE combined)  Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts class or CTE  Other electives which MAY include Intensive Reading

12 Review Your Graduation Requirements  By graduation, incoming 9 th graders must have…  24 total credits  4 English credits  4 Math credits including Algebra and Geometry  3 Science credits including Biology  3 Social Studies credits including American and World History as well as Government and Economics  1 PE credit (HOPE)

13 More Graduation Requirements  Pass 10 th grade FCAT 2.0 Reading  Pass End of Course exams for Algebra, Geometry, and Biology  Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better  At least ONE online course

14 Recommended, but not Required  2 credits in Foreign Language o Mandarin Chinese 1 and 2 o Spanish 1 and 2 o French 1 and 2 (tentative)  Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors classes  Completion of a Career / Technical Education Program (3 or 4 credits)  Academic Electives such as Marine Science, Journalism, Political Science or Psychology

15 On line information  The LMHS website www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh  Go to the Guidance Department  Florida Department of Education www.facts.org  Go to High School Students then Graduation Requirements

16 What is my focus now?  Read the enrollment brochure carefully.  Consider the type of classes that will take your education in the right direction for you  Complete the registration form:  Talk to your parents/guardians, teachers and guidance counselor about the courses that are best for you  Enroll in the 9 th grade classes that are required for ALL 9 th graders (math, earth space, English and HOPE)  Select other courses that meet your needs and interests

17 Registration Forms  Complete the form with your parent/guardian  Have your parent / guardian sign it  Return the form to your current guidance counselor OR  Bring the form to Parent Night at LMHS

18 Will I Get the Courses I Request?  The master schedule in a high school is based on the requests of the students. 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.

19 I want YOU at Lake Minneola High School!

20 Questions?  The Hawks are on the hill, where learning has no limits!!


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