Principal: Mr. Douglas Guthrie

Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction: Mrs. Plumblee

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Robb

Windermere High School 2018-2019

Incoming Freshman Night

Class of 2023

“Achieving Greatness with Honor”

School Counseling Team

Counselors are generally available:• by appointment (links for each counselor on WHS Website under Guidance tab)

• for all students during their lunch every day

Due to registration, counselors will be out of their office frequently over the next couple of months, email is the best method of communication at this time.

❖ Ms. Wilkin

❖ Ms. Granberry

❖ Ms. Rogers

❖ Mr. Valle

❖ Mr. Feliciano

❖ Ms. Kiddy

❖ Ms. Lloyd

❖ Ms. Laurenzana, College and Career Specialist

Communication ToolsStay Informed

Remind

School website

Facebook pages

Connect Ed Messages

Monitor your Student▶CANVAS

Sign up for Updates

For School updates:text @infowhs to 81010

For Guidance updates for:Incoming Freshman text @2023whw to 81010

@2023whw Text message

School Supports• Academic and Emotional Supports: School Counselors and

SAFE Coordinator• Tutoring: before and after school opportunities

• Weekend Wolverines• Testing Help

• Testing Center for make up/retake exams• SAT/ACT/AP Mock exams• Khan Academy• FSA/SAT Boot Camp Reviews

College and Career Center

Hours7:15-2:40Parents can visit by appt

Services▶College, Career, & Military▶College Admission Rep visits▶College Essay writing▶ACT/SAT Registration help▶Naviance▶College Field Trips

Graduation Requirements

▶ The state of Florida requires all students on a traditional graduation plan to

▶ earn a total of 24 credits with specific course requirements

▶ 4 Credits in English Language Arts

▶ 4 Credits in Mathematics

▶ 3 Credits in Science- Biology and 2 equally rigorous

▶ 3 Credits in Social Studies- World History, US History, and Economics & Government

▶ 1 Credit in Physical Education

▶ 1 Credit in Fine or Performing Arts

▶ 8 Credits in Electives

▶ have a 2.0 unweighted GPA,

▶ One online course

▶ Pass the 10th grade FSA ELA and the FSA Algebra I EOC Assessments, or earn a concordant score on the SAT, ACT, or PSAT (Math only)

Virtual School Course Registrationwww.flvs.net

▶ Students wishing to complete a course over summer, will need to be approved by their current middle school.

▶ After choosing a class, select Orange County Virtual as the provider

▶ Students should alert their Windermere School Counselor about any class taken online

▶ Students will need to change their school of enrollment to Windermere in August

Windermere High School’s Pre-Majors

❖ Accounting & Business❖ Agriculture

➢ Animal Science➢ Forestry➢ Veterinary Assisting

❖ AICE❖ Biomedical Sciences❖ Digital Design❖ Engineering

➢ Civil Engineering & Architecture➢ Digital Electronics Engineering➢ Environmental Sustainability Engineering➢ Aerospace Engineering

❖ Liberal Arts❖ Performing/Visual/Fine Arts❖ Tourism Management & Marketing

Pathways to Success

▶ Super Scholar Pathway

▶ University Pathway

▶ 2-Year College/Technical/Career Certificate

▶ Workforce (Industry Ready)

*To open as many doors as possible to your future you will want to take the most rigorous courses you are able to WITH SUCCESS!

Selecting Classes▶ Consider your options carefully. Class

changes are limited!

▶ Make decisions based on your interests!

▶ Consider your future goals

▶ Do your research!

▶ www.pltw.org Project Lead the Way Pathways (Biomedical and Engineering)

▶ www.cpalms.org Course descriptions

▶ www.windermerehs.ocps.net →Curriculum

▶ Pre-majors

▶ Curriculum Guide

Completed by student/parent. Please ensure that you write neatly.

Choose your Career Pathway and Pre-Major.

Course Selection Form

Pick your core classes based on current level of classes and grades.

CORE

Rank electives from 1 – 6. Electives are not guaranteed and students may be scheduled for any of the ranked electives.

ELECTIVES

Bring back the completed form!

Course Registration:

Sunridge Middle: Monday, January 28th

Bridgewater: Thursday, January 24th & Wednesday, January 30th

Students will be able to meet individually with a counselor to register.

What Information do College Admission Officers Review

At first glance▶ Test scores▶ Strength of high school courses▶ Grades/Overall GPA

Additional Factors▶ Personal accomplishments▶ Character- leadership, commitment▶ Student’s demonstrated interest▶ Essay▶ Teacher and counselor recommendations▶ Class rank▶ Courses in progress senior year

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For more information from the college board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/character-counts-what-are-colleges-looking-for

Numbers make you competitive,

your story makes you compelling!

- Dartmouth rep

Rigorous Opportunities at Windermere

❖AP❖AICE❖Dual Enrollment❖Industry Certification Courses

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 2019 Applications and additional information

will be available in the Spring

Each program has specific entry requirements.

Academic Scholars(FAS)

Medallion Scholars(FMS)

Gold Seal VocationalScholars (GSV)

Weighted GPA: 3.5

Test Scores:SAT Reading & Math 1290 or 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 Guidelines

https://windermerehs.ocps.net/guidance/community_service

Students may complete hours in the summer prior to their Freshman Year. All service must meet Bright Futures Guidelines.

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

One to One Devices

• Each student will receive a laptop.

• Students will access online texts through Launchpad. launch.ocps.net

• Problems/Troubleshooting of laptop will be handled through the Media Center.

School Supplies to think about…..

• Padded sleeve or padded backpack for laptop

• Wireless Mouse• Lens cleaner/wipes (laptops

are touch screen)

Student Registration for Private/Transfer Students

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN IN SUMMER

To register, parents must provide all the following documents

• OCPS Registration Packet• Proof of current primary residency in WHS district (current lease

or homestead exemption)• Birth certificate• Immunization records on FL HRS 680 form• School physical dated within last twelve months• Final report card and standardized test scores

Welcome Wolverines!Friday, August 9th from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

❖ Make Friends!

❖ Tour the Campus!

❖ Learn about Windermere!

❖ Get your laptop and schedule!

❖ Lunch will be provided.

First Day Of School 2019-2020

• School Hours: ○ 7:15AM to 2:20PM

(1:10PM Wed.)

• Monday, August 12TH

• Welcome Wolverines !!!!Bus information will be available on www.ocps.net, the week before school starts.

Thank you for coming!!!

Next up AICE presentation

This presentation will be posted on our Windermere High School website under Guidance.