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Rising FreshmanParent Information Night

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

Class of 2024

Welcome Wildcat ParentsMr. Matthew Arnold, Principal

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Focus on Academics

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Challenge Yourself

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Get Involved

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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College and CareerReadiness

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Dr. Paul Wilhite, Senior Administrator

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Ms. Susy Scarlatos, PresidentWPHS Foundation

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Mrs. Danielle Exposito, School Counselor

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Registration and Planning Timeline• Public – 6 Feeder Middle Schools• Private Schools

• Please contact Margie Haines, Registrar via email margie.haines@ocps.net

• Course Request Changes • Final Grades and Test Scores • August 3rd – 7th Orientation and Welcome Cats

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Graduation Requirements • 24 credits • 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA • 10th Grade FSA ELA Reading and Writing• Algebra I EOC• 1 online class

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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HOPEWaivers

• IB Diploma Program• 2 years of Naval Science / ROTC• 2 Seasons of a FSHAA sanctioned JV or Varsity Sport (Baseball, Basketball,

Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Bowling, Competitive Cheerleading, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Water Polo)

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Post-Secondary Planning• University Requirements• Rigor in Course Selection• Academic Success• GPA• College Visits• Dual Enrollment • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

• Community Service Hours

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Contact Information• Mrs. Danielle Exposito, School Counselor

• Students: A – K • danielle.exposito@ocps.net

• Ms. Ar’rel Baker, School Counselor • Students: L – Z • arrel.baker@ocps.net

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Mr. Jonathan Crouch, Assistant Athletic Director

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Andrew Chiles – Athletic Director

Main Campus – Gym – Room 405

andrew.chiles@ocps.net

407-622-3297

Teri Bentley – Assistant Athletic Director

Main Campus

teresa.bentley@ocps.net

Rob Robison – Assistant Athletic Director

Main Campus

richard.robison@ocps.net

Jonathon Crouch – Assistant Athletic Director

Freshman Campus

jonathon.crouch@ocps.net

For the latest Winter Park High School Athletics information:

Website: winterparkathletics.org

Twitter: WPHSAthletics

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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10 – FHSAA All Sports Champion(10 times in 19 years)

16 – FACA Program of the Year Award(dating back to 1973-74)

13 – Orlando Sentinel All Sports Champion(12 times in 18 years)

33 – Metro Conference All Sports Champion(32 times in 53 years)

413 Metro Conference Championships117 State Championships

226 Individual State Champions9 Academic State Champions

77 State Runners Up

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Fall SportsBowling

Cross Country Football

GolfSwimming/Diving Volleyball – Girls

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter SportsWeightlifting – GirlsCompetition Cheer

Soccer – Girls Soccer – Boys

Basketball – GirlsBasketball – Boys

Wrestling

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Spring SportsCrew

Weightlifting – Boys Softball – Girls

Tennis Track and Field

Water Polo Baseball Lacrosse

Volleyball – BoysFlag Football – Girls

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Mr. Jonathon Crouch, Math Department Chair

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Mr. Stewart Parker, NBCTAP Human Geography

Geography Curriculum Leader

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Ms. Penny Cechman, ScienceDepartment Chair & Pre-IB Coordinator

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Biomedical Science Program

Program Overview In a college-level setting, students

explore biotechnology, human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, public health, molecular biology, and more

Activity examples include:

Genetic engineering

Genetic testing

Organ dissections

Medical research

Opportunities include Biotechnician Assistant Certification from Biotility at the University of Florida

Program InstructorsRachel Beal, Rachel.Beal@ocps.net

Michael Cat, Michael.Cat@ocps.net

Megan Jandy, Megan.Jandy@ocps.net

CDR David Haynes, Senior Naval Science Instructor

Navy JROTC and Dual Enrollment

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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WINTER PARK HIGH SCHOOL NJROTCHonor, Courage, Commitment

BENEFITS

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U.S Naval Academy

HOPE Credit

Advanced Paygrade

College Credits

EVENTS

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EVENTS

❖ Cadet Olympics

❖ Fun Day

❖ Field Meet

❖ Military Ball

❖ Parades

❖ Kennedy Space Center Field Trip

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TEAMS

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❖ Drill Team

❖ Air Rifle

❖ Orienteering

❖ Drone Team

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TEAMS

Opportunities

NAVAL SCIENCE

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❖ Leadership

❖ Discipline

❖ Physical Education

❖ Drill

❖ HOPE Credit

Opportunities

AVIATION

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❖ Embry Riddle⮚ College Credits

▪ Maximum 17 Credits

❖ Private Pilots⮚ FAA Ground Certification

❖ Unmanned Aircraft System⮚ Safety Certificate

⮚ VSO Certification

⮚ FAA Part 107 Certification

THANK YOU

CHORUSOfferings for Freshman

Freshman Treble Chorus (no audition)Wildcat Ensemble (no audition)Concert Choir (audition) A Cappella Groups – NSO & Take 7 (audition)

Commitments / OpportunitiesSeasonal ConcertsNight on Broadway (musical theatre production)Biennial Trip (New York City, Washington DC, Boston)

DirectorsMatthew Swope (Matthew.Swope@ocps.net)Hollie Pratt (Hollie.Pratt@ocps.net)

BANDOfferings for Freshman

Concert Band (no audition)Freshman Jazz Band (no audition)Wind Symphony (spring audition)*Prerequisite: 8th Grade Band

Commitments / Opportunities Concerts Marching Band

DirectorsMichael Clemente (Michael.Clemente@ocps.net) Anne Johnson (Anne.Johnson@ocps.net)

ORCHESTRA

Offerings for FreshmanFreshman (Concert) Orchestra (no audition)Park Philharmonic (audition)

Commitments / Opportunities Seasonal Concerts (Fall, Winterfest, Pre-MPA, and Spring)Some after-school rehearsals (two or three per semester)

DirectorsLaurie Bitters (Laurie.Bitters@ocps.net)Todd Parrish (Lindsey.Parrish@ocps.net)

GUITAR

Freshman Course OfferingsGuitar 1 (no experience playing guitar)Guitar 2 (some experience playing guitar)

Commitments / OpportunitiesEnd of the year concert; Guitar 2 has two concertsAdvanced guitar group gives two school concerts as well as other performances (Disney, Sea World, etc.)

DirectorJoseph Sandusky (Joseph.Sandusky@ocps.net)

THEATRE

Course Offerings for FreshmanTheatre 1 Musical Theatre

CommitmentsThree large productions: Fall Musical, Spring Play, Winter Freshman ProductionDistrict and State Thespian FestivalsStudents are required to see live theatrical performances during the school year per Florida State Standards.

DirectorsJ. Marie Bailey (Jennifer.Bailey@ocps.net)Sydney Hughes (Sydney.Hughes@ocps.net)

Mrs. Dawn Raines, RN School Nurse

Resources:https://healthykidstoday.org/about/school-health-centers/

https://winterparkathletics.org/

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Thank you!

Dr. Paul Wilhite, Senior Administrator

Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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Winter Park High School 9th Grade Center

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