Lake Howell High School Class of 2020 Registration Meeting

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Advanced Placement  Students who complete AP courses are:  more likely to be accepted at competitive universities  better prepared academically  more likely to chose challenging majors  likely to complete more college work in 4 years  likely to perform significantly better than students who did not  more likely to exercise leadership  more likely to graduate with double majors  twice as likely to go into advanced study  https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/for-parents

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Lake Howell High School Class of 2020 Registration Meeting Athletics Eligibility Requirements 2.0 GPA Promotion to 9 th grade Current physical on file Advanced Placement Students who complete AP courses are: more likely to be accepted at competitive universities better prepared academically more likely to chose challenging majors likely to complete more college work in 4 years likely to perform significantly better than students who did not more likely to exercise leadership more likely to graduate with double majors twice as likely to go into advanced study https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/for-parents Advanced Placement Students with level 4-5 FSA Scores or who want to challenge themselves academically National exam given in May determines whether your score is high enough and your particular college of choice will give you college credit. For the college bound student who enjoys challenging and thought provoking curriculum AP Capstone Ap Seminar Grades Foundational course that provides students the opportunity to critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate. Students explore real-world issues Assessed through two course performance tasks and a written exam AP Research Grades Allows students to design, plan and conduct a yearlong research-based investigation on a topic of individual interest Students are assess through culminating performance tasks Students may be concurrently registered for Biotechnology is their research is science based LHHS Guidance Anna Astwood Melissa Barney John Westcott Vincent Geigel Joe Martino Registration 2016 Middle School Visits SSMS Information Given week of Feb 1 st and Due back February 12th TWMS February 8 th and due back February 22nd Plan Your 4 Years FSA Scores determine Reading placement Choose electives Skyward Student Access New Program of Emphasis for School year Cybersecurity Year One: IT Fundamentals This course introduces students to the essential concepts, components, terminology, and knowledge about computers, computer systems, peripherals and networks Years Two to Four-Sequence to be determined Programs of Emphasis Entrepreneurship Introduces the broad spectrum of business, industry, and small business initiatives 4 year program Culinary Arts Allows students to explore all facets of the culinary field, including entrepreneurship, in an industry-standard commercial kitchen This program has an industry certification 4 year program 26 Credits CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Diploma Pathways Standard Diploma Merit Diploma Scholar Diploma Scholars with Distinction Standard Pathway Diploma English 4 credits English 1, 2, 3, 4 or higher 10 th Grade Reading FSA/ELA (Level 3 or above) Math 4 credits Algebra 1 & Geometry -EOC 30% of grade Four Math credits earned in 9 th -12th Algebra 1 EOC (Level 3 or above) Standard Pathway Diploma Science 4 credits Biology required EOC 30% of grade Three credits must be earned in courses with a lab component Social Studies 3 credits World History- 1 creditUS Government-.5 credit Economics w/ Financial Literacy-.5 credit US History- 1 credit EOC 30% of grade Standard Pathway Diploma Fine/Performing Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Personal Fitness and PE elective Online Course High school credited courses taken in grades 6-8 count Electives Additional to meet 26 credits College bound students encouraged to take two credits in the same World Language Merit Pathway Diploma Purpose Provides a diploma option to students who pass an Industry Certification course and test leading to college credit. Industry Certification Merit Pathway Diploma Industry certification leading to college credit may replace 2 math credits excluding Algebra 1 and Geometry Industry Certification Requires same courses as standard diploma pathway Industry certification leading to college credit may replace 1 science credit excluding Biology Scholars Pathway Diploma English 4 credits English 1, 2, 3, 4 or higher 10 th Grade Reading FSA/ELA Level 3 or above 11 th Grade Reading FSA/ELA Level 3 Math 4 credits Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs 30% of grades Algebra 1 EOC Level 3 or above Algebra 2 required Algebra 2 EOC Level 3 or above Statistics or equally rigorous math course Four credits earned in 9th-12th grade Scholars Pathway Diploma Science 4 credits Biology required EOC counts 30% of grade EOC - Level 3 minimum Chemistry or Physics required Two courses equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics Social Studies 3 credits World HistoryUS Government Economics with Financial Literacy US History EOC counts 30% of grade EOC Level 3 minimum Scholars Pathway Diploma Fine/Performing Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Personal Fitness and PE elective Online Course High school credited courses taken in grades 6- 8 count Electives Additional to meet 26 credits 2 credits in the same World Language 1 AP Course SCPS Scholars with Distinction Students entering 9th grade in Cumulative Weighted GPA Three years/ consecutive levels in the same World Language 6 credits in AP or IB classes Earn A or B grades Two A or B Dual Enrollment credits may be applied to this requirement SCPS Scholars with Distinction Meet all the requirements for Scholars Pathway Diploma And Complete 1 credit in AP Seminar or equivalent with an A or B OR 4th year of same World Language OR 1 extra AP, IB or Dual Enrollment credit beyond Scholars Pathway Diploma =Scholar With Distinction EPathways SCVS Concurrent Enrollment Open Campus Flexible Scheduling 8 th period options Bright Futures Scholarship Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) Florida Academic Scholars * 1290 SAT based on critical reading and math sections only *29 ACT (excluding writing) Approximately$103 per credit hour toward tuition weighted academic 3.5 GPA 100 hours Community Service *class of requirement Florida Medallion Scholars *1170 SAT or *26 ACT (excluding writing) 3.0 Weighted academic GPA Approximately $77 per credit hour at 4 year school or approximately $44 per credit hour toward an Associates Degree at a 2 year school 75 Hours Community Service *class of requirement Florida Gold Seal weighted 3.0 G.P.A. Can be used toward a Career Certificate Program or Technical Degree (can no longer be used for an AA degree) 3.5 in required vocational courses Approx. $48 tuition & fees for Technical Certificate (Does not apply toward an AA) PERT or SAT or ACT 30 Hours Community Service Floridashines.org Formerly Flvc.org Career Exploration Bright Futures Evaluation Course Progress Communication School website: Highlights newsletter Published 4x a year Report cards and progress reports Skyward Family Access Thank you for attending!