Class of 2020 Parent Night

Windermere High School

“Achieving Greatness with Honor”

Mr. Feliciano, A-Bon Ms. Kiddy, Boo - Cov Ms. Medina, Cow - Fer Mrs. Wilkin, Fes - Ha Mrs. Mack, He - Lee Ms. Granberry, Lef – Med Mrs. Woodward, Mee – Pat Ms. Rogers, Pau – Ro Mrs. Pierce, Ru - The Mrs. Lloyd, Thi - Z

Nancy Laurenzana , College and Career Specialist

School Counseling Team

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

• for students during lunch each day

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. Some

students take Economics Blended to meet this requirement.

Concordant Scores

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 on a weighted scale➢ Accounts for the rigor of the courses➢ Used to determine class rank

❖ Colleges will recalculate high school GPA using different criteria

Seniors Meetings

▶ Transcripts were provided to seniors last week.

▶ Counselors met with Seniors through their English class last month. They also received their Bright Futures Transcript.

▶ Several opportunities have been scheduled for students who are dual-enrolled or do not have an English class on campus.

▶ If your child has not met with their counselor and does not have an English class on campus, please have your child email their counselor.

Diploma DesignationsScholar:*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.

Biliteracy Seal:Gold Seal of Biliteracy or Silver Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to students who have earned a standard high school diploma and who:

▶ Gold Seal –▶ Earn 4 world language courses in the same

language with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

▶ Level 4 or higher on the Grade 10 English Language Arts Florida Standards Assessment, or earn a score of performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT subject test)

▶ Silver Seal –▶ Earn 4 world language courses in the same

language with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

▶ Or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)

Advance Placement (AP) Versus Dual Enrollment▶ Students have the opportunity to take highly rigorous courses

depending on their goals for college.

▶ In - state consider a mix of dual enrollment and AP

▶ Out-of-state consider AP courses

▶ WHS has over 30 AP courses offered. Over half of our students are in at least one AP course.

▶ 350 students that attend Valencia, UF and/or UCF for dual Enrollment. 569 courses are being taken at the college level.

▶ 30 students are taking 165 CTE courses at our technical college.

▶ School Profile for Colleges is on our school website.

Academic Support

▶ Tutoring schedule on school website www.windermerehs.ocps.net

Test Dates

▶ All seniors will have the opportunity to take another FREE SAT in October 16th.

▶ Tests scores will no longer show on students transcripts. They must have SAT and ACT scores sent directly to the colleges from each entity.

DI: Requirements▶ Apply to NCAA Eligibility

(www.eligibilitycenter.org)Center – Fee

▶ Have counselor submit transcript for review

▶ 16 Core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Science/additional)

▶ SAT/ACT Scores

▶ Additional resources are on our school site

D II: Requirements▶ Apply to NCAA Eligibility

(www.eligibilitycenter.org) Center – Fee

▶ Have counselor submit transcript for review

▶ 16 Core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Science/additional)

▶ SAT/ACT Scores

▶ Additional resources are on our school site

NCAA Students Information

High School Athletic Night▶ Appropriate for all freshman, sophomore, junior & senior

athletes interested in playing sports at the next level.

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▶ Date: 11/5/19

▶ Time: 6 PM

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▶ ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Post- Secondary Options

Technical school

college/UniversiTy

MiliTary

Workforce

Make Connections with your next goal!

▶ Military – Speak with a recruiter!

▶ Technical College – Apply

▶ State College or University – Apply

Senior Year Timeline▶ August/September/October:

▶ Evaluate transcripts

▶ Apply for Colleges or speak with a recruiter

▶ Visit College and Career Center

▶ Request Letters of Recommendation

▶ October/November:

▶ Complete FAFSA/FFAA,

▶ Make note of all the application deadlines for schools you are applying to and be sure to apply as early as possible.

Timeline Continued▶ January/February/March:

▶ Apply for Scholarships

▶ Complete Bright Futures

▶ Research scholarships on Naviance

▶ April:

▶ Complete Naviance tasks

▶ Maintain competitive GPA (all year)

▶ Check transcript to ensure information is correct

▶ May: Celebrate

▶ June: Submit final transcript

What colleges consider…

▶ Courses taken

▶ Grades earned

▶ Class rank

▶ Standardized test scores

▶ Personal statements and essays

▶ Recommendations – Senior Profile on website

▶ Extracurricular activities

▶ Interviews (Depending on the school)

Tools to help Apply for College

▶ The Common Application

▶ The Coalition

Orange Technical College

Students interested in continuing or applying for certification programs through Orange Technical College should contact:

Brandi.Heidelberg@ocps.net

Additional Information

▶ Transcripts are requested through Naviance. Directions are on our website under Guidance Resources.

▶ Electronic version to post secondary institution – 2.00

▶ Hard Copies - $2.00

▶ Uploads to Common App, SendEdu, Coalition - FREE

▶ Letters of Recommendation – students should email the senior profile to their counselor no less than three weeks prior to needing the letter

▶ Common Application – We are not using Naviance with Common Application this year.

Academic Scholars(FAS)

Medallion Scholars(FMS)

Gold Seal VocationalScholars (GSV)

Weighted GPA: 3.5

SAT/ACT: 1290/29

Service Hours: 100

4 English4 Math3 Science3 Social Studies2 Foreign Languages

Weighted GPA: 3.0

SAT/ACT: 1170/26

Service Hours: 75

4 English4 Math3 Science3 Social Studies2 Foreign Languages

Weighted GPA:3.0

SAT/ACT/PERT

Service Hours: 30

4 English4 Math3 Science3 Social StudiesCareer Education Course (3.5 GPA)

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

∙ 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 hours tracked by the school are intended for the Bright Futures Scholarship as well as other scholarships

* Students should turn in all documented hours before May 1st.

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 is Naviance?

▶ Seniors are using Naviance to:

▶ Application lists

▶ Acceptance Status

▶ Scholarship Searches

▶ Exploring College options

▶ View their rank, GPA, & test scores Access through Launch

College and Career Center

▶ College, Career, & Military▶ College Spirit day - Wednesday ▶ College Admission Rep visits▶ College Essay writing▶ ACT/SAT Registration help▶ Naviance▶ College Field Trips▶ College Week (October 5-12)▶ College Acceptances: stop by CCC or counselor▶ Scholarship Awards: stop by CCC or counselor

Windermere High School Senior Class

▶ Senior Portrait deadline- Has passed

▶ Cap/Gown and graduation announcement orders will begin October and should be ordered by January 1st (price will increase after January 1st)

▶ Grad Bash April 17th – Tickets will go on sale April 13th -24th

▶ Senior Hand Prints- April 13-17th

▶ Prom- April 4th @ Hyatt Grand Cypress. Tickets will go on sale March 9th – 20th

▶ Senior Capping- May TBD

▶ Senior Field Day and Walk-Out- May TBD

▶ Graduation Rehearsal and Graduation- May TBD

Cap & Gowns

▶ Cap and Gown orders may be done on-line at https://www.herfforlando.com/ or you may call 407-647-4373.

▶ Cost is $80 and includes cap/gown/tassel/hood/medallion/grad fees.

Thank you for coming tonight!