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!!
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