WELCOME TO HAINES CITY

HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2022Incoming Freshmen Informational Night

February 6, 2018/ 6:00 PMHCHS Auditorium

WELCOME TO HAINES CITY

HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2022

Welcome toHornet Nation

HCHS School InformationFreshman 101

Haines City High School Statements of Vision and Mission

VisionAll students of Hornet Nation will serve as productive, responsible citizens and be prepared to enter

the work force, the military, or a post-secondary institution upon graduation.

Mission

Haines City High School provides a high-quality education by forging strong communal relationships, achieving academic proficiency, and reinforcing positive behavior. Through these provisions, Haines

City High School creates Hornet Nation, which is a sense of pride; a feeling of comfort and confidence; a common ground; and a connection felt between students, faculty, parents, and

community members.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Mission

Haines City High School’s PBIS team promotes a high-quality learning environment for the students and staff by teaching, modeling, and reinforcing positive behavior.

HCHS Academies & Special Programs

• International Baccalaureate

• Academy of Media Production (AMP)

• Environmental Agriculture & Technology Academy (EATA)

• Academy of Children & Educational Studies (ACES)

• Visual Arts Academy

• Performing Arts Academy

• Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Core (JROTC)

P.R.I.D.E. Expectations

PBIS at HCHSPositive Behavior Interventions and Supports

HCHS Administration

Mr. LanePrincipal

Mr. ShickAssistant Principal

Mrs. PollyAssistant Principal II

Mrs. YoungAssistant Principal, IB

Mr. McDanielAssistant Principal

Mrs. RiosAssistant Principal

HCHS Support Staff

Mrs. Williams9th Grade Counselor

A-La

Ms. Harris9th Grade Counselor

Le-Z

Mrs. EdmonstonBehavioral Interventionist

Coach HerringtonDean

Mr. KippDean

Mrs. RiviereInstructional Coach

Coach ClevelandCampus Security

Officer GrantHaines City PoliceSchool Resource

Officer

Mrs. GablesAthletic Director

HCHS Office & Support Staff

Ms. Gutierrez9th Grade Secretary

Mrs. Willoughby9th GradeSecretary

Mrs. RyanMedia Specialist

9th Grade

Ms. KowlessarMain Office

Attendance Secretary

Mrs. OrtizRegistrar

Ms. AllenTerminal Operator

Freshman Success-Start Strong!

Mrs. WilliamsFreshman Counselor

HCHS STUDENT ATHLETICS

24 credits4 - English (English 1, 2, 3, 4)4- Math (Algebra 1 and above)3 - Social Studies (World History, American History,

American Government, Economics with Financial Literacy)

3- Science (one must be Biology & 2 must have lab components)

1- Fine Art (see your counselor to find out options)1 - Physical Education to include the integration of health

(Other PE Class and Personal Fitness)8 Elective Credits

24 credits 14

Online High School Graduation Requirement

Students entering 9th grade in the 2011-2012 school year and beyond

Students must take one course through online learning

Students can take course offered by the high school, through Florida Virtual School and/ or Dual Enrollment course

2.0 GPA

• You have the most influence this year to bring up your GPA

• GRADE FORGIVENESS—You can take a class over (if you receive a D or an F) and if you get a C or better, it will substitute for the old grade.

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Florida Bright Futures

• Florida Academic Scholarship

• Florida Medallion Scholarship

• Florida Gold Seal Scholarship

Community Service Hours

• Start earning volunteer hours the day after graduation from middle school

• Track hours using record of volunteer service hours• Find details on Polk County Schools website

Search “Community Service”

Prepare for your Future•Keep track of academics•Attend School daily•Be on time•Get involved!!!•Prepare for EOCs (End of Course exams)•Ask Questions

Resources for Students•Teachers•Guidance Counselors

•Your counselor can help get and keep you on the right track for graduation.

•Guidance Webpage: www.hainescityhighschool.com

•Tutoring in ELA or Math if needed

Thoughts on High School SuccessGET INVOLVED!! School will be more

fun.Get organized

Use a planner Balance your time between school

work and activities Remember you are working toward

your future after high school

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at Haines City High School

Freshman Leadership Academy• Leadership Skills• Problem Solving • Decision Making• Communication Skills• Time and Stress Management• Team Building & More

Accelerated Learning Opportunities

Mrs. RiosAssistant Principal

Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesBenefits• Great Opportunity

• College-Level Course Work/Credit

• AP brings the college experience to high schools with the opportunity for students to earn college credit at thousands of universities. Students may earn college credit by completing an AP course and scoring a minimum of 3, on a 5-point scale, on the corresponding AP Examination administered in May.*

• AP students build confidence and learn the essential time management and study skills needed for college and career success.*

• When college admissions officers see "AP" on a student's transcript, they recognize what students experienced in a particular class has prepared them well for the challenges of college.*

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Requirements• AP courses are for students who are academically prepared and

motivated to take on college-level courses. Students should be willing to work hard.

• Some AP classes have recommended courses students should take first.

• Students should talk with a counselor or teacher regarding the specific subject areas or courses that interest them.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

English Literature Composition

English Language Composition

Spanish Language and Culture

Psychology

US History

Government

World History

Macro-Economics

European History

Human Geography

Environmental Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Calculus

Studio 2D Art

Advanced Placement (AP) Contract

All students will be required to sign an A.P. contract for the 2018-19 school year.

Dual Enrollment (DE) Courses

Pre-requisites • Students must have earned, and maintain, a minimum unweighted Grade

Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 to be eligible for Academic Dual Enrollment.

• Students must meet the minimum required score on a common placement test adopted by the State Board of Education which indicates that the student is ready for college-level coursework.

• Student eligibility requirements for initial and continued enrollment in career certificate dual enrollment courses must include a 2.0 unweighted college GPA.

• Students must meet all other requirements indicated on the Articulation Agreements with the postsecondary institution (see links below)

• PERT, SAT, or ACT scores

Dual Enrollment (DE) Courses

Benefits • -Allows academically talented students to take college

classes while still in high school

• -Broadens students' educational opportunities and increases their depth of study

• -Free tuition and fees for students to take college courses

• -Students who successfully complete a dual enrollment course, earn high school credit and college credit that may be transferrable to other postsecondary institutions*

Dual Enrollment (DE) Courses

Offered on HCHS CampusENC 1101 & 1102 – Mr. LofdahlCollege Success- Ms. AndrewsIntroduction to Business - Mr. Hicks

Parent ActionsMotivate your student to take the hardest classes they can manage.

Understand that these classes require a high level of self motivation, dedication, and interest.

Support your student’s decision to take or not take accelerated courses.

How is Credit Applied?

Advanced Placement Dual EnrollmentStudents must pass the AP Examwith a 3 or higher to receive college credit.

Students must pass the class with a C or higher to receive college credit.

Honors Courses

All core classes have an Honors Course available

.5 extra weight on your GPA (Grade Point Average)

9th Grade Administrator

Mr. ShickAssistant Principal

Dress Code-ID badges are to be worn daily as part of the dress code. Badges bust be worn as this is a safety issue.-Lost ID badges may be replaced for $5.00 cash.-Dress code will be enforced upon entering campus and will remain in effect until exiting the grounds. -All shoes must have a back strap (no flip flops, slides, or sandals without a back)

-No Tears or rips of any size on pants.

***If you are not in Dress Code you will be sent to the NEST until you can get in Dress Code. Repeated violations will be dealt with by the Deans.***

Get Involved-

This is your High School Experience!

SPORTSBoys Girls

Football Cheerleading

Cross Country Cross Country

Swimming Swimming

Volleyball

Basketball Basketball

Tennis Tennis

Golf Golf

Soccer Soccer

Wrestling Wrestling

Weight lifting Weight Lifting

Baseball Softball

Track Track

Clubs & ActivitiesThis is just a few choices offered-

Academic Team Club ALLI Art Club

Band Book Club Chorus

DECA (Distributive Clubs of America)

Diamonds in the Rough (Anti-Bullying Club)

Drama Club

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

FCCLA FFA

Honors Council Key Club JROTC Raiders

JROTC Drill Team/Color Guard JROTC Rifle Team Poetry Club

Orchestra National Honor Society Student Government

HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS IS AS EASY AS ABC…

•A- Attendance•B- Behavior•C- Course Completion

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

CLASS OF 2022We are…

Hornet Nation