High school Registration

1. High school Registration General Overview

2. Seminole County Graduation Requirements • 26 Specified Credits • 2.0 Minimum Grade Point Average • Online Learning Requirement • Virtual class at least .5 credit HS class • Testing • Pass FSA Language Arts in 10th grade • Pass Algebra 1 EOC

3. Graduation Requirements- Standard Diploma • Fine/Performing Arts – 1 Credit • Art 2D, Art 3D, Band, Chorus, Dance, etc. • Physical Education – 1 Credit • Personal Fitness (.5) • PE elective (.5) • Online Course • High school credit courses taken in grades 6-8 also count • .5 or 1 credit • Electives • Additional electives to meet 26 credits • College bound students encouraged to take two credits in the same World Language • English – 4 Credits • Math – 4 Credits • Algebra 1 & Geometry • Taken in 9-12th grade • Science – 4 Credits • Biology • Social Studies – 3 credits • World History- 10th grade • US History- 11th grade • US Government & Economics (each .5)- 12th grade

4. Diploma Options • Standard Diploma • Meet standard graduation requirements • Scholars Diploma • All of the requirements of a standard diploma, plus students must also pass Biology and US History EOC’s and take more rigorous academic classes, including 2 foreign language classes and at least 1 advanced placement (AP)/dual enrollment (DE) class • Scholars with Distinction • All of the requirements of a Scholar’s diploma with additional foreign language and AP/DE credits, as well as a 3.75 weighted GPA or higher • Merit Diploma • All of the requirements of a standard diploma, including at least 1 Industry Certification Course which leads to College credit and passing score on Industry Certification test • http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/testing/GraduationRequirements/GraduationRequirements.aspx

5. Sample 9th Grade Schedule • STANDARD • ADVANCED English 1 Algebra 1 Environmental Science (Level 1 Reading) or Biology (Level 3 Reading) Personal Fitness & P.E. Elective Elective Elective Elective English 1 Honors/Gifted Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors or Algebra 2 Honors Biology Honors/Gifted or Chemistry Honors (Biology 8th Grade) AP Human Geography Personal Fitness & P.E. Elective Elective Elective

6. GPA Info Unweighted GPAWeighted GPAA = 4.0 A’s, B’s, and C’s are B = 3.0 given more pointsC = 2.0 for Honors and APD = 1.0 classes (.5 points for F = 0 Honors and 1 point for AP)

7. Advanced Placement • Students with level 4-5 FSA Scores • National exam given in May determines whether your score is high enough and your particular college of choice will give you college credit. • For the college bound student who enjoys challenging and thought provoking curriculum

8. Athletics- Requirements • Eligibility Requirements • 2.0 GPA • Promotion to 9th grade • Current physical on file

9. Credits/Attendance • Students earn ½ credit each semester for each class • Credits earned determines grade level • Attendance is not only extremely important for getting good grades, but is also mandatory. More than 10 unexcused absences in a class per semester will result in loss of credit for that class, regardless of the grade the student earns for the semester. Parents can not write notes to excuse absences.

10. Which classes should I choose?English I • Standard is for students that currently have a C or lower in Language Arts and typically score a 1 or 2 on FSA Reading • Honors is for students that currently have an A or B in Language Arts, typically score a 3 or above on FSA Reading, and have very strong reading and writing skills. A Summer Reading assignment will be required. • ESOL and Gifted selections are only for ESOL and Gifted students. English I ESOL is a Standard level class. English I Gifted is an Honors level class.

11. Which classes should I choose?Math • Algebra I Standard – For students in 8th grade Math earning a C or lower, that typically score Level 1 or 2 on FSA Math, or just don’t feel confident that they possess strong Math skills • Algebra I Honors – For students in 8th grade Math earning an A or high B, that typically score a Level 3 or higher on FSA Math, that feel confident in their strong Math skills, and like to go at a faster pace in Math • Geometry Standard – For students that are currently taking Algebra I and have at least a middle to high C average • Geometry Honors – For students that are currently taking Algebra I Honors with an A or B or Standard Algebra with an A. **** It is strongly recommended that students with a C or lower in Algebra or Geometry in middle school retake that class in high school. Do not move up to the next level if you are not ready. The math credits you earn in middle school do not count towards the 4 math credits you need to graduate.

12. Which classes should I choose?Science • Environmental Science – For students that score Level 1 on both Reading and Math FSA • Biology Standard – For students that have a C or lower in their current Science class or are not confident with the subject of Science • Biology Honors – For students that currently have an A or B in their current Science class who enjoy Science and don’t mind working at a quicker pace

13. Which classes should I choose?Electives • Two years of the same foreign language class is recommended for college-bound students • AP Human Geography is typically for students with Level 4 and 5 FSA Reading scores that have strong reading, writing, and study skills. This is a rigorous college-level course. • Look at your curriculum guide for class descriptions. • Choose wisely as schedule changes may not be allowed or possible.

14. Lake Howell High School Information • www.lakehowell.scps.k12.fl.us • Counselors • Anna Astwood • Melissa Barney • Vincent Geigel • Joe Martino • John Westcott

15. LHHS Vocational Electives

16. LHHS International Studies

17. Winter Springs High School Info • https://youtu.be/mRGYDT_Xwso • Counselors • MS. SPENCE : (A – COL) - 407-320-8895 • MRS. MCBRYDE : (COM – GY) – 407-320-8901 • MRS. HORMUTH : (H – MAY) – 407-320-8999 • MS. NOTTAGE-SIMS : (MCA – PIM) – 407-320-8893 • MRS. KAPLAN : (PIN – STO) – 407-320-8903 • MS. URENA : (STR – Z) – 407-320-8906

18. WSHS Sample Course Selection Sheet CORE COURSES Standard & Advanced Only Select a course from each subject (English, Math, Science and Social Studies) Be sure to have your teachers’ sign approving the level you’ve chosen (Honors, Gifted, or AP) 3. Turn form over to select your ELECTIVES.

19. ELECTIVE COURSES WSHS Sample Course Selection Sheet Select your courses and place in order of preference (1 being first choice and 6 being your last choice). Be sure both you and your parents sign this form before turning it in. Forms are due to your counselor February 12th, 2016.

20. Lyman High School Information • http://lyman.scps.k12.fl.us/Home.aspx • Electives- Please select at least 6 elective choices on the back of your form and rank them in the order of preference. • Teaching Program of Emphasis is available for students that are interested in a career in teaching • Counselors • Mary Adessa- A-G • Judy Lee- H-Q • Michelle Bello- R-Z • Mia White- ESE • Mary Scalione- Institute of Engineering A-R • Melinda Leftheris- Institute of Engineering S-Z and ESOL

21. Deadlines and Reminders • All high school registration forms are due to your history teacher by February 8th. • Make sure registration forms have a parent/guardian signature and your signature. • Make sure you have selected the required amount of credits and that you have selected alternates for electives. • High school related questions, see your counselor.

22. Important Websites • Floridashrines.org • Visit your zoned school website to explore additional information Extra Notes • Information was provided by each high school.