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!!