Welcome to Lake Minneola High School Home of the Hawks!
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Administration Team Principal Linda Shepherd Assistant
Principals Marg Eicher Johnathan Owens Devon Cole Linda Evans
Guidance Gina Paul Jill Fornoles Doris Green
LMHS Vision Statement Lake Minneola is a student-centered
school working together to create a foundation of positive
relationships and technological expertise that will result in high
academic performance and real world success.
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Are YOU ready for LMHS? Our mission is to have YOU graduate
from high school ready for college, technical school, or meaningful
employment. Are you ready for the challenge of high school?
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Tools for Success at LMHS Come to school every day prepared to
give 100% effort Follow all school expectations for dress code,
behavior, and participation in class Select classes that challenge
you to achieve your dreams
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Get Involved! Get involved in school activities such as sports,
clubs, academic, and service organizations
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What makes a typical day? Block Scheduling 4 classes per day 90
minutes long One semester (August to January or January to June) is
equal to one full term / one full credit Advisory (homeroom) once
per week Early bird bell schedule First bell at 7:20 Last bell at
2:30
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How important is it to earn credits? It is ESSENTIAL to
success! Credits determine what grade you are in Credits determine
whether or not you may progress to the next level of classes
Credits determine if you may take dual enrollment classes at LSCC
Credits determine whether or not you will graduate
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How important is my GPA? Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is the
second half of graduation You must have at least a 2.0 cumulative
GPA to graduate Every class you take counts including HS credits
taken in middle school Every D (1 point) or F (0 points) reduces
your GPA and hurts your chance for a successful graduation Honors
and AP classes count more than regular!
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Review your Grade Level Course Requirements Incoming 9 th
graders must take The appropriate level of math (Algebra or higher)
Earth Science or Earth Science Honors English 1 or English I Honors
HOPE (Health and PE combined) Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts
class or CTE Other electives which MAY include Intensive
Reading
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Review Your Graduation Requirements By graduation, incoming 9
th graders must have 24 total credits 4 English credits 4 Math
credits including Algebra and Geometry 3 Science credits including
Biology 3 Social Studies credits including American and World
History as well as Government and Economics 1 PE credit (HOPE)
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More Graduation Requirements Pass 10 th grade FCAT 2.0 Reading
Pass End of Course exams for Algebra, Geometry, and Biology Have a
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better At least ONE online
course
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Recommended, but not Required 2 credits in Foreign Language o
Mandarin Chinese 1 and 2 o Spanish 1 and 2 o French 1 and 2
(tentative) Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors classes Completion of
a Career / Technical Education Program (3 or 4 credits) Academic
Electives such as Marine Science, Journalism, Political Science or
Psychology
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On line information The LMHS website www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh Go
to the Guidance Department Florida Department of Education
www.facts.org Go to High School Students then Graduation
Requirements
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What is my focus now? Read the enrollment brochure carefully.
Consider the type of classes that will take your education in the
right direction for you Complete the registration form: Talk to
your parents/guardians, teachers and guidance counselor about the
courses that are best for you Enroll in the 9 th grade classes that
are required for ALL 9 th graders (math, earth space, English and
HOPE) Select other courses that meet your needs and interests
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Registration Forms Complete the form with your parent/guardian
Have your parent / guardian sign it Return the form to your current
guidance counselor OR Bring the form to Parent Night at LMHS
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Will I Get the Courses I Request? The master schedule in a high
school is based on the requests of the students. Choose carefully!
The Guidance Department makes every effort to place students in the
classes they choose, but selections cannot be promised or
guaranteed. All classes must meet minimum and maximum class sizes
no classes too small or too big.
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I want YOU at Lake Minneola High School!
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Questions? The Hawks are on the hill, where learning has no
limits!!
