Welcome to Lake Minneola High School

Home of the Hawks!

Administration Team

Principal Linda Shepherd Assistant Principals

Marg Eicher Johnathan Owens Devon Cole Linda Evans

Guidance Gina Paul Jill Fornoles Doris Green

Hawks’ Honor Code

Hawks are: Honorable Academically Focused Wise Kind Hearted Successful

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.

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?

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

Get Involved!

Get involved in school activities such as sports, clubs, academic, and service organizations

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

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

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!

Review your Grade Level Course Requirements

Incoming 9th 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

Review Your Graduation Requirements

By graduation, incoming 9th 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)

More Graduation Requirements

Pass 10th 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

Recommended, but not Required

2 credits in Foreign Languageo Mandarin Chinese 1 and 2o Spanish 1 and 2o 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

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

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 9th grade classes that are required for ALL

9th graders (math, earth space, English and HOPE) Select other courses that meet your needs and interests

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

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.

I want YOU at Lake Minneola High School!

Questions?

The Hawks are on the hill, where learning has no limits!!