WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOOL

2016 – 2017 SCHEDULE REGISTRATION PROCESS

WELCOME!• https://youtu.be/mRGYDT_Xwso

WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES CONTACT

• MAIN STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE – 407-320-8893

• COUNSELORS:• MS. SPENCE : (A – COL) - 407-320-8895

• MRS. MCBRYDE : (COM – GY) – 407-320-8901

• MRS. HORMUTH : (H – MAY) – 407-320-8999

• MS. NOTTAGE-SIMS : (MCA – PIM) – 407-320-8893

• MRS. KAPLAN : (PIN – STO) – 407-320-8903

• MS. URENA : (STR – Z) – 407-320-8906

SEMINOLE COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 26 SPECIFIED CREDITS

• 2.O MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE

• ONLINE LEARNING REQUIREMENT

• PASS FSA READING

• PASS ALGEBRA 1 EOC

• 30% GEOMETRY EOC

• 30% ALGEBRA 2 EOC

• 30% BIOLOGY EOC

• 30% U.S. HISTORY EOC

CURRICULUM GUIDE HI-POINTS

• Thoroughly review the graduation requirements and the high school diploma option you would like to achieve (PAGE 5 )!

• Read the descriptions of each course to ensure you have the pre-requisites.

• Visit the Florida Bright Futures website for scholarship updates (PAGE 6)!

• Determine if you’re interested in an ePathways program and speak with your counselor for more information (PAGES 7 - 13).

• Learn about Dual Enrollment and its requirements (PAGE 6)!

• Review the High School Planning Guide and complete a tentative schedule for yourself (PAGE 48)!

ACCEPTED IB STUDENTS(WRITE THIS INFORMATION DOWN)

• ACCEPTED IB STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THEIR COURSE REGISTRATION FORM:

• WHEN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH AT THE IB CURRICULUM NIGHT

• WHERE: WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL’S AUDITORIUM

• TIME: 6:30PM

• If you can’t make it to this event, please have your parent contact Ms. Sims (IB Counselor) at 407-320-8899 to schedule an appointment.

1. Select a course from each subject (English, Math, Science and Social Studies)

2. Be sure to have your teachers’ sign approving the level you’ve chosen (Honors, Gifted, or AP)

3. Turn form over to select your ELECTIVES.

CORE COURSESStandard & Advanced

Only

1. Select your courses and place in order of preference (1 being first choice and 6 being your last choice).

2. Be sure both you and your parents sign this form before turning it in.

3. Forms are due to your counselor February 12th, 2016.

ELECTIVE COURSES

SAMPLE 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE (NON-IB)

STANDARD• English 1

• Algebra 1

• Environmental Science (Level 1 Reading) or Biology (Level 3 Reading)

• Personal Fitness & P.E. Elective

• Elective

• Elective

• Elective

ADVANCED• English 1 Honors/Gifted• Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry

Honors or Algebra 2 Honors• Biology Honors/Gifted or

Chemistry Honors (Biology 8th

Grade)• AP Human Geography• Personal Fitness & P.E. Elective• Elective• Elective

SAMPLE IB – 9TH GRADE SCHEDULEENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD LANGUAGE

English 1 HonorsAlgebra 1 &

Geometry Honors (Only if you’ve never

taken Algebra 1)

Biology Honors or AP Biology

AP HumanGeography

Spanish 1 or Latin 1

Geometry Honors(Only if you’ve taken

Algebra 1)

Chemistry Honors(Only if you’ve taken Biology in 8th Grade)

AP World History Spanish 2 Only if you’ve taken

Spanish 1)

Algebra 2 Honors(Only if you’ve taken

Algebra 1 & Geometry)

Pre-Calculus(Only if you’ve taken Algebra 1, Geometry,

and Algebra 2)

SPORTS, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

WSHS SPORTS• Basketball Softball• Football Lacrosse• Bowling Water Polo• Golf Soccer• Cross County Swimming• Wrestling• Baseball• Tennis• Track• Boys/Girls Volleyball

CLUBS/ACTIVITIES• ASL Honor Society Science National Honor Society

• Beta Club Brain Bowl

• Cheerleading Gay-Straight Alliance

• English Honor Society Interact

• Environmental Club Freshman Class

• Hunnybears Sophomore Class

• Key Club Junior Class

• Pre-Collegiate Club Senior Class

• Mu Alpha Theta (Math) Tri-M Music Honor Society

• National Honor Society Young Democrats

• Renewable Energy Club Teenage Republicans

• Rho Kappa D.I.V.A.S

• Sculpture Club Student Government Association

• Spanish Honor Society Teen Trendsetters

• Video Club Spanish Club

• Thespian Club Latin Club

WSHS WEEK-LONG SUMMER BAND CAMP

Band Director, Mr. McIntyre : 407-320-8908

July 28th, 2016

July 29th, 2016

August 1st, 2016

August 2nd, 2016

August 3rd, 2016

TIPS TO HELP YOU TRANSITION

TO HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESSFULLY

Take a tour of the school so you will become familiar with the school campus.

8TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT – FEBRUARY 9TH AT 6:30PM

Our school has a variety of resources to help you but its important for you to know where you can get the help you

need!

Introduce yourself to the Administrative Team and most importantly, YOUR COUNSELOR!

Our goal is to ensure we are available to you and to assist you in your success!

Get involved with different clubs/activities so you can build a positive network of friends.

A positive network can have a positive impact on your academic, social and emotional well-being.

Know and understand the requirements to graduate ON TIME!

It will be your responsibility to ensure you are making the grade and credit each year so that you can graduate with your

classmates.

Create a short term and long term list of goals to help you through your first year in high school….be

sure to build in a back-up plan for those “just in case” moments.

Never be afraid to ask a question!

THANK YOU FROM BEAR NATION