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Welcome Class of 2020
Windermere High School
“Achieving Greatness with Honor”
❖ Ms. Kalo, A-Cuen
❖ Ms. Wilkin, Cuf-Hav
❖ Ms. Granberry, Haw-Meln
❖ Ms. Rogers, Melo-Sah
❖ Ms. Lloyd, Sai-Z
School Counseling Team
Counselors are available:• by appointment (links for each counselor on WHS Website under Guidance tab)
• for all students during their lunch every day
High School Graduation Requirements
▶ Credits
▶ GPA
▶ Testing
▶ GPA
▶ Dual Enrollment
▶ Naviance
High School Graduation Requirements24 Credits
These credits represent the minimum for a standard diploma. Students seeking admission to college will be expected to take additional rigorous coursework.
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
Additional Requirements▶ 2.0 unweighted GPA (The cumulative Grade Point Average is based
on final grades)
▶ State Assessment Requirements▶ FSA Reading (Must pass)
▶ Algebra I (Must pass & 30% of grade, if course is taken in Florida public school))
▶ Concordant PERT Math 97
▶ 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
GPA= Grade Point Average
Grade StandardUnweighted
Honors Weight (+1)
AP/Dual Enrollment Weight (+2)
A 4 5 6B 3 4 5C 2 3 4D 1- no added weight givenF 0- no added weight given
GPA- A calculation of your average score on an unweighted and weighted scale❖ Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses receive additional points and
are on a weighted scale➢ Accounts for the rigor of the courses➢ Used to determine class rank
Beginning with class of 2021, there will only be one valedictorian❖ Colleges will recalculate high school GPA using different criteria
NEW Diploma DesignationsOut of state and private school transfer students who have already completed Biology, Geometry, and U.S.
History will need to take these EOCs to qualify for this designation.
Scholar:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements…
▶ Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2
▶ Earn 1 credit in statistics or equally rigorous math course
▶ Pass Biology 1 EOC
▶ Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics
▶ Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics and to pass the Geometry and Biology EOC
▶ Pass the US History EOC
Earn 2 credits in the same world language
▶ Earn at least 1 credit in Advanced Placement (AP), IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment
Merit:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements…
▶ Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established (per s. 1003.492, F.S.)
Out of state and private school transfer students who have already completed Biology, Geometry, and U.S. History will need to take these
EOCs to qualify for this designation.
Pathways and PremajorsWindermere Pathways University Pathway
Valencia A.A.
Project Lead the Way
Industry Ready
Windermere Pre-Majors▶ All 9th and 10th grade students select
▶ Focused curriculum areas, most of which lead to industry certification
▶ Engineering- Electrical, Aerospace, Civil & Architecture, and Environmental Sustainability
▶ Biomedical
▶ Digital Design
▶ Arts
Dual Enrollment Opportunities ▶ Valencia▶ UF Online▶ UCF▶ Orange Technical College
What is Dual Enrollment?• Enrolled at WHS and College at the same time• Earn high school credit and college credit while attending collegeclasses
• Accelerate the completion of a college degree• Free college credits while still in high school
For Fall 2018 Applications and additional information
will be available in the Spring
College Transition Counselor: Ms. [email protected]
Requirements• 3.0 unweighted GPA by date of application• College ready test scores to Valencia by deadline
(SAT/ACT/PERT/FSA)
▶ OCPS covers cost of books▶ Transportation is not provided
See Ms. Hudson for assistance with:• College career planning • College application process • Financial aid support • Scholarship search • Resume building • Valencia dual enrollment
support
Requirements● Junior or Senior in high school
● 3.5 unweighted GPA
● One of the three following tests:
o SAT- with a 1000 composite score
o ACT – with a 21 composite score
o PSAT- with a 1030 composite score
Requirements● Junior or Senior in high school
● 3.8 unweighted GPA recalculated by UCF using academic core only
● One of the following tests:
o SAT- with a 1270 composite score
o ACT – with a 26 composite score
Courses are taken online through UF
Career Specialist: Ms. Heidelberg [email protected]
Open to 11th and 12 Graders, must be 16 with a 2.0 GPAPrograms Include:▶ 3D Animation▶ Welding▶ Automotives- Repair, Collision, and
Diesel▶ Culinary▶ Information Tech▶ Medical Assisting▶ Pharmacy Tech▶ Veterinarian Assisting▶ And More...
Transportation is provided
Academic Scholars(FAS)
Medallion Scholars(FMS)
Gold Seal VocationalScholars (GSV)
Weighted GPA: 3.5
Test Scores:SAT Reading & Math 1290or ACT 29
Service Hours: 100
Weighted GPA: 3.0
Test Scores:SAT Reading & Math 1170or ACT 26
Service Hours: 75
Weighted GPA:3.0
Test Scores:SAT Reading & Math 880Or ACT English 17,Reading 19, Math 19Or PERT Reading 106Writing 103, Math 114
Service Hours: 30
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs
∙ Scholarship for FL Residents ∙ Recalculated weighted GPA is used based on 16 core courses∙ Requires community service hours ∙ Test scores are a critical component
Community Service Guidelineshttps://windermerehs.ocps.net/guidance/community_service
▶ Community Service tracked by the school is for Bright Futures Qualifications
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 counselor3) Submit signed documentation with reflection about service after
completing
What should Sophomores be doing?
Take your academics seriously- everything counts!
Communicate with teachers and seek help when needed
Challenge yourself by taking a rigorous course load
Start building your college resume
Participate in extracurriculars
Develop leadership skills
Begin working on community service
Explore career and college interests
For More Detailed Information Visit: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/BigFuture-College-Planning-9th-10th-Graders.pdf
College and Career Center
▶ Hours▶ College Spirit day -
Wednesday ▶ Services
▶College, Career, & Military▶College Admission Rep visits▶College Essay writing▶ACT/SAT Registration help▶Naviance▶College Field Trips
Guidance, College and Career Curriculum
What is Naviance?
▶ College and Career Exploration program
▶ Planning for the future
▶ Opportunity for reflection
▶ Learning style
▶ Interest profile
▶ Suitable careers based on your interests
▶ Goal setting
Access through Launch
Why is this important?
▶ Life planning.
▶ Non-traditional careers.
▶ Making connections with
current education.
▶ RELEVANT
About Me
Take your time. Think about yourself: reflect. No grade: only life
About Me: Academics
See your PSAT, SAT and AP test scores here.
See your GPA here.
Colleges
Create a list.
Do the College Match thinking of your personality.
Sign up for college Visits
Supermatch: College Search
Think of your interests when making these selections. Keep an open mind to new choices.
You can compare the schools after you pin them and save them as a list.
The list of schools will populate as you select the categories.
The comparison by categories.
Click on the TV screen icon for the campus tour
If you can’t visit…
Creating your resume since 9th
grade
This will walk you through your categories.
Use for school or employment opportunities.
Start thinking about recognitions, community service, and experiences you can add!
Open launch.ocps.net and select Naviance
Click the about me tab and choosestrengthsexplorer
Let’s learn about your transcript
Transcript video
Raise.me
Open a new tab and go tohttps://www.raise.me/join/windermere-high-school
Create your profile -Use your transcript to enter in all your information
Be connected to the College and Career Center
1. Follow us on Instagram @cccwhs or on FB @Windermere HS College and Career
2. Collegecareer.youcanbook.me3. https://www.raise.me/join/windermere
-high-school
Thank you for coming!