Windermere High School 2020 2021 Incoming Freshman Night

Windermere High School 2020 -2021 Incoming Freshman Night Class of 2024 Principal: Mr. Douglas Guthrie Assistant Principal of Instruction: Mrs. Plumblee Assistant Principal: Mrs. Robb “Achieving Greatness with Honor” This presentation will be posted on our Windermere High School website under Guidance.

School Counseling Team § § § § § Mr. Feliciano, A-Bon Ms. Kiddy, Boo - Cov Ms. Medina, Cow - Fer Mrs. Wilkin, Fes - Ha Mrs. Mack, He - Lee Ms. Granberry, Lef – Med Mrs. Woodward, Mee – Pat Ms. Rogers, Pau – Ro Mrs. Pierce, Ru - The Mrs. Lloyd, Thi - Z § Ms. Laurenzana, College and Career Specialist Due to registration for all grade levels, counselors will be out of their office frequently over the next couple of months, email is the best method of communication at this time. For enrolled students, counselorsare generally available: • by appointment (links for each counselor on WHS Website under Guidance tab) • for all students during their lunch every day

Communication Tools Stay Informed Monitor your Student ▶ School website ▶ Skyward- Grades ▶ Facebook pages ▶ CANVAS-Classroom ▶ Connect Ed Messages https: //parents. classlink. com/ocps

High School Graduation Requirements 24 Credits Subject Area Credits English 4 Math (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry) 4 Science (must include Biology) 3 Social Studies ○ World History (1) ○ US History (1) ○ Economics with Financial Literacy (. 5) ○ US Government(. 5) 3 Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE) 1 Fine, Performing, or Approved Practical Art 1 Electives 8 One online course Total 24 These credits represent the minimum for a standard diploma. Students seeking admission to college will be expected to take additional rigorous coursework.

Additional Graduation Requirements ▶ 2. 0 unweighted GPA (The cumulative Grade Point Average is based on final grades in ALL high school courses) ▶ State Assessment Requirements ▶ FSA Reading or Concordant (Must pass) ▶ Algebra I or Concordant (Must pass & 30% of grade, if course is taken in Florida public school) ▶ Private school & transfer students who completed Algebra 1 already will still need to pass the Algebra 1 EOC ▶ Geometry, Biology, and U. S. History (30% of grade, if course is taken in Florida public school) ▶ Online course ▶ www. FLVS. net, select Orange County Virtual when prompted.

Virtual School Course Registration www. flvs. net ▶ Students wishing to complete a course over summer, will need to be approved by their current middle school. ▶ After choosing a class, select Orange County Virtual as the provider ▶ Students should alert their Windermere School Counselor via email about any class taken online ▶ Students will need to change their school of enrollment to Windermere in August

Windermere High School’s Pre-Majors ❖ Accounting & Business ❖ Agriculture Descriptions and course ➢ Animal Science progressions for each pre➢ Forestry major can be found in our ➢ Veterinary Assisting 2020 -2021 Windermere High ❖ AICE School Curriculum Guide on ❖ Biomedical Sciences ❖ Digital Design page 8. ❖ Engineering ➢ Civil Engineering & Architecture ➢ Digital Electronics Engineering ➢ Environmental Sustainability Engineering ➢ Aerospace Engineering ❖ Performing/Visual/Fine Arts ❖ Tourism Management & Marketing

Pathways to Success ▶ Super Scholar Pathway ▶ University Pathway ▶ 2 -Year College/Technical/Career Certificate ▶ Workforce (Industry Ready) *To open as many doors as possible to your future you will want to take the most rigorous courses you are able to WITH SUCCESS!

Selecting Classes ▶ Consider your options carefully. Class changes are limited! ▶ Make decisions based on your interests! ▶ Consider your future goals ▶ Do your research! www. windermerehs. ocps. net → Academics Windermere HS Curriculum Guide

Course Selection Form Completed by student/parent. Please ensure that you write neatly. Choose your Career Pathway and Pre. Major.

C O R E Pick your core classes based on current level of classes and grades.

E L E C T I V E S Rank electives from 1 – 6. Electives are not guaranteed and students may be scheduled for any of the ranked electives.

Sample Freshman Schedule ▶ English ▶ Math ▶ Science ▶ AP Human, Digital Information Technology (or equivalent) ▶ HOPE (If not completed on OCVS prior to Aug. 10 th) ▶ Pre-Major Course ▶ Elective – Language Recommended

Bring back the completed form! Course Registration: Sunridge Middle: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Bridgewater: Thursday, January 23, 2020 Horizon West: Friday, January 23, 2020 Students will be able to meet individually with a counselor toregister on these dates. Absent students will return their forms to the middle school counselor.

Rigorous Opportunities at Windermere ❖AP ❖AICE ❖Dual Enrollment ❖Industry Certification Courses

Community Service Guidelines WHS Website Guidance Community Service Students may complete hours in the summer prior to their freshman year. Incoming freshman should email the pre-approval essay to their assigned counselor prior to beginning their community service project. All service must meet Bright Futures Guidelines. Process: 1) Develop a plan that addresses a social problem in your community 2) Prior to completing community service, submit plan for approval with required forms to counselor 3) Submit signed documentation with reflection about service after completing

Student Registration for Private/Transfer Students REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN IN LATE Spring by Appointment Complete instructions are available on our website under School Information New Student Registration. To register, parents must provide all the following documents • • • OCPS Registration Packet Proof of current primary residency in WHS district (current lease or homestead exemption) Birth certificate Immunization records on FL HRS 680 form School physical dated within last twelve months Final report card and standardized test scores

First Day Of School 2020 -2021 • School Hours: ○ 7: 20 AM to 2: 20 PM (1: 10 PM Wed. ) • Monday, August 10 TH • Welcome Wolverines !!!! Bus information will be available on www. ocps. net, the week before school starts.

Thank you for coming!!! Next up AICE presentation This presentation will be posted on our Windermere High School website under Guidance.