welcome to mount dora high school high school 101 for freshmen and parents
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Welcome to Mount Dora High School
High School 101for
Freshmen and Parents
Common Board ConfigurationDate: April 9, 2013
Bell ringer: Pick up an orange MDHS folder with a packet of information in it.
Essential Question: How can your transition to MDHS ensure that you will be College and Career Ready? (R U C² Ready?)Objective: Parents and students will have increased their understanding of the opportunities available at MDHS and will demonstrate this by preparing for success as future Canes!
Agenda:
I Do: Present information about the transition into High School.
We Do:Questions and Answers.
You Do:Prepare for next year as a MDHS Cane.
Learning Goal: Our new Canes will understand and be able to uphold the Hurricane creed.
Vocabulary: Terms, Semester, Grading Period, Attendance Policy, G.P.A., Graduation Requirements
Exit Ticket:
3 things you learned
2 things you are going to do to prepare for Freshman year
1 question you may still have
Please include your name and email address
First Day of Class: Monday, August 19, 2013
School Day 7:35am to 2:25pm - M,T,TR,F 7:35am to 1:25pm - Wednesdays
Number of ClassesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
4 Classes – each 80 minutes long1 Homeroom Class – 30 minutes long
Wednesdays4 Classes – each 75 minutes long
no Homeroom
(tentative, district is currently reviewing schedules for
next year)
Transition into High School
Transition into High School
TERMSThere are two terms per year: Term I – August to January Term II – January to June
SEMESTERSA semester equals two grading periods.
GRADING PERIODSEach report card equals a grading period.
Most classes are on an alternating schedule, known as an A/B schedule.
Transition into High School
Attendance is MANDATORY!
MDHS Attendance Policy Attendance Notes Absences: Excused and
Unexcused Tardies
*See the Attendance Policy handout
(Also on the guidance portion of the school website)
Transition into High SchoolWith a Parent Note 3 Absences will be
excused per TERM.
All other absences will be counted as unexcused.
• More than 3 excused absences per term is considered
excessive, and a written statement from a licensed practicing
physician verifying an illness or an injury must be provided, at
that point the absence will be excused.
• Once a student has 4 or more unexcused absences in a
course within a semester, it will result in a maximum grade of
59 in that course.
• Tardy? Missing 30 minutes or more of a class constitutes an
absence.
• 3 Tardies = 1 unexcused absence
Transition into High School
We encourage the students to:Be Proactive•Speak up and ask for help•Be responsible for yourself
Be ActiveParticipate in extracurricular activities by joining a sport or club
Get Involved at MDHSBecome a Well-Rounded Student
We offer:Sports•MDHS offers Competitive Sports
Clubs•MDHS offers a variety of clubs such as Key Club (community service), Band, ROTC Drill, Business, Agricultural, Drama and more!
Most students who are active are more successful.
Get Involved at MDHSBecome a Well Rounded
Student• Students at MDHS are encouraged to become
involved in other activities.
• Involved students do better academically and have better attendance.
• Involved students develop other skills necessary for success in life.
• Involved students demonstrate they can juggle more responsibilities.
• Extracurricular activities give students a way to feel success in other areas and develop a feeling of contributing to a greater good.
Get Involved at MDHS
Parents can get involved too!
• School Advisory Council• Athletic Boosters• Volunteering
Look for listings of other opportunities
on our website, marquee, in newsletters, and in the main office.
Frequently Asked Questions/Comm
ents
Frequently Asked Questions/Comments
What kind of schedule should my student
have this year?
ANSWER• English• Math• Science• Social Studies (optional freshmen year)• Hope (PE):
Health Opportunities through Physical Education
• Electives and/or Intensive Reading
*You may not get your first elective choice
Frequently Asked Questions/Comments
How many credits does my student need in order to graduate?
Graduation Requirements
Students going toward a standard diploma are required
to complete and pass 24 credits in order to graduate.
(see graduation requirements for aspecific listing of courses)
G.P.A. and Graduation Credit Requirements (cont.)
A. 2.0 minimum grade point average
B. Passing scores on EOCs and Reading Assessment
C. 24 credits• 4 – English• 4 – Math: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and 1 addt’l• 3 – Social Studies: World, American, Am. Gov’t,
Economics• 3 – Science: Biology, Chemistry or Physics• 1 - HOPE• 1 – Practical Arts (vocational), Fine/Performing Arts• 8 – Electives
D. At least one course within the 24 credit program must be completed through online learning
*Graduation requirements are tentative. Please note that this may change. We will keep you updated on any changes. If you would like you can also visit the Florida Department of Education website for
more information. *
Frequently Asked Questions/Comments
What can I do if there is a conflict with my
schedule?Do I need to set up an
appointment?
ANSWEREvery student has the opportunity to submit a
schedule change request form. If requests arereasonable and we have the ability to grant the
request, we will try to make the change. Appointments are not necessary to submit a
request. Please keep in mind that the following are not
reasons to change a schedule: lunch times, timeof day, friends’ schedules, distance to class, requests for specific teachers.
Frequently Asked Questions/Comments
If my student has a problem in a class or at school, what do I need
to do?
ANSWER (cont.)
Contact the right faculty member:
Depending on the situation and where it took place, there are certain people you need to
speak to in order to get accurate information.
Your friends, neighbors or other students may not have the whole story or the correct story.
There’s always two sides...
Answer (cont.)Who should you go to…
Questions Person with answersGrades eSembler/Teachers
Homework/Makeup Work eSembler/Teachers
Tutoring Teachers
Attendance Building 2/Attendance Office (Ms. Carson)
AthleticsCoaches and Athletic
Directors
Discipline/Crimes/Bullying Administration/SRD/Guidance Counselor
Issues with Faculty/Staff Administration
Lost & FoundFaculty/Staff/Attendance
Office
Answer (cont.)Who should you go to…
Questions Person with answers
Sick & Excused Absence Notes Attendance Office
Prescribed Meds* (must be brought in by
parents)Guidance Office
Late to School Attendance Office
Conflicts with OthersCounselor/Teacher/
Administration
Schedule Change Your Counselor
Any type of help Counselor/Administration/Staff and Faculty
A Good LaughLook in the Mirror!
(just making sure you’re paying attention)
Be Sure to Visit
Important Websites:1. Mount Dora High School’s Website: www.MountDoraHighSchool.com
2. eSembler – attendance, grades, teacher contact – access through our website
How To Contact Your Guidance Counselor
Kyisha Savary (Key-sha Save-ree)
Phone Number(352) 383-2177
Email is the easiest way to contact a Counselor
Hurricanes Are…HonorableUnstoppableRespectfulReady for SuccessIntelligentCommitted to ExcellenceAchieving High StandardsNever TardyExceeding ExpectationsStriving to move Mount Dora High
School from Good to Great!
At MDHS you will find a caring & dedicated staff to guide & educate students.