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For School updates:
text @infowhs to 81010
For Guidance updates for the class of
2019:
text @whw2019 to 81010
Principal: Mr. Douglas Guthrie
Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction: Mr. Heinz
Windermere High School
2017-2018
Student and Parent Information Night
Class of 2019
Topics:➢ Student Services Team
➢ Communication Tools
➢ School Resources
➢ Graduation Requirements
➢ Bright Futures Scholarship
➢ Community Service
➢ The College and Career Center
➢ Naviance
➢ Dual Enrollment Options
➢ College Planning
❖ Ms. Kalo, A-Cuen
❖ Ms. Wilkin, Cuf-Hav
❖ Ms. Granberry, Haw-Meln
❖ Ms. Rogers, Melo-Sah
❖ Ms. Lloyd, Sai-Z
School Counseling Team
Counselors are available:
• by appointment (links for each counselor on WHS Website
under Guidance tab)
• for all students during their lunch every day
SAFE Coordinator
Mr. Taunton, [email protected]
▶ Promotes safe and drug-free school
▶Meets with students in crisis
▶ Supports families in transition or
experiencing homelessness
▶ Refers students for additional
counseling services (as needed)
Communication Tools
▶ CANVAS
▶ Remind
▶ School website
▶ Facebook pages
▶ Progressbook
▶ Connect Ed Messages
See handout for links
and details on how to
access sites.
Suggestions to Support Your Student
▶ Monitor grades via Progressbook
▶ Monitor work and see resources- CANVAS
▶ Help your child establish a routine for homework
▶ Reach out to the teacher if your child is struggling
▶ Seek tutoring
▶ Contact your student’s counselor to schedule a
parent teacher conference
Academic Support
Tutoring
▶ Offered in most subject areas either before or after school
▶ Full schedule will be available online
Weekend Wolverines
▶ Saturdays from 8:30-11:30, breakfast from 8-8:30
▶ For questions contact, 407-347-0980 x.604-2911
▶ Informational letters are in available in the front office and guidance
▶ To register: Return letter or complete online:
http://tinyurl.com/weekendwolverines
High School Graduation Requirements
24 Credits
These credits represent the minimum for a standard diploma. Students seeking
admission to college will be expected to take additional rigorous coursework.
Subject Area Credits
English 4
Math (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry) 4
Science (must include Biology) 3
Social Studies
○ World History (1)
○ US History (1)
○ Economics with Financial Literacy (.5)
○ US Government(.5)
3
Health Opportunities in Physical Education (HOPE) 1
Fine, Performing, or Approved Practical Art 1
Electives 8
One online course
Total 24
Additional Requirements▶ 2.0 unweighted GPA (The cumulative Grade Point Average is based
on final grades)
▶ State Assessment Requirements▶ FSA Reading (Must pass)
▶Concordant ACT Reading 19
▶Concordant SAT Reading Subtest 24 or 430 Evidence Based
Reading/Writing
▶ Algebra I (Must pass & 30% of grade, if course is taken in Florida public
school))
▶Concordant PERT Math 97
▶ Geometry, Biology, and U.S. History (30% of grade, if course is taken in
Florida public school)
▶ Online course▶ www. FLVS.net, select Orange County Virtual when prompted
Additional Diploma Designations
In addition to the Standard 24 credits:
▶ Scholar Designation – Students must satisfy additional
requirements, including more rigorous courses and passing
EOC scores
▶Out of state and private school transfer students who have already completed Biology,
Geometry, and U.S. History will need to take these EOCs to qualify for this designation.
▶Merit Designation – Students must attain one or more
approved industry certifications
▶ Biliteracy Seal- Recognizes students who have attained high
level competency in a foreign language
For more detailed information on Diploma Designations, please refer to: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7764/urlt/1415fowardflyer.pdf
GPA= Grade Point Average
Grade StandardUnweighted
Honors Weight (+1)
AP/Dual Enrollment Weight (+2)
A 4 5 6
B 3 4 5
C 2 3 4
D 1- no added weight given
F 0- no added weight given
GPA- A calculation of your average score on an unweighted and weighted
scale
❖ Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses receive additional points and
are on a weighted scale
➢ Accounts for the rigor of the courses
➢ Used to determine class rank
❖ Colleges will recalculate high school GPA using different criteria
Academic Scholars
(FAS)
Medallion Scholars
(FMS)
Gold Seal Vocational
Scholars (GSV)
Weighted GPA: 3.5
Test Scores:
SAT Reading & Math 1290
or ACT 29
Service Hours: 100
Weighted GPA: 3.0
Test Scores:
SAT Reading & Math 1170
or ACT 26
Service Hours: 75
Weighted GPA:3.0
Test Scores:
SAT Reading & Math 880
Or ACT English 17,
Reading 19, Math 19
Or PERT Reading 106
Writing 103, Math 114
Service Hours: 30
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs
∙ Scholarship for FL Residents
∙ Recalculated weighted GPA is used based on 16 core courses
∙ Requires community service hours
∙ Test scores are a critical component
Community Service Guidelines
https://windermerehs.ocps.net/guidance/community_service
▶ Community Service tracked by the school is for Bright Futures
Qualifications
Process:
1) Develop a plan that addresses a social problem in your
community
2) Prior to completing community service, submit plan for approval
with required forms to counselor
3) Submit signed documentation with reflection about service after
completing
College and Career Center
▶ Hours
▶ College Spirit day -
Wednesday
▶ Services▶College, Career, & Military
▶College Admission Rep visits
▶College Essay writing
▶ACT/SAT Registration help
▶Naviance
▶College Field Trips
Naviance - College/Career Planning
Students can:
▶ Sign up to attend College Admission Rep visits
▶ Complete college and career planning activities
▶ Complete custom online surveys including personality
profiles and career interests
▶ Research and compare colleges
▶ Research Scholarships and aid opportunities
▶ Create resumes of their accomplishments
Students can access Naviance through
Launch.ocps.net. Parent login
information will be coming soon.
College Trips
For more information and to
sign up, visit
https://www.ynitours.com/whs
no later than November 10th.
First payment is due 11/10.
***Need parents to be
chaperones.***
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
▶ Valencia
▶ UF Online
▶ UCF
▶ Orange Technical College
What is Dual Enrollment?
• Enrolled at WHS and College at the same time
• Earn high school credit and college credit while attending college
classes
• Accelerate the completion of a college degree
• Free college credits while still in high school
For Fall 2018
Applications and additional information
will be available in the Spring
College Transition Counselor: Ms. Hudson
Requirements
• 3.0 unweighted GPA by date of application
• College ready test scores to Valencia by deadline
(SAT/ACT/PERT/FSA)
▶ OCPS covers cost of books
▶ Transportation is not provided
See Ms. Hudson for assistance
with:
• College career planning
• College application process
• Financial aid support
• Scholarship search
• Resume building
• Valencia dual enrollment support
Requirements● Junior or Senior in high school
● 3.5 unweighted GPA
● One of the three following tests:
o SAT- with a 1000
composite score
o ACT – with a 21
composite score
o PSAT- with a 1030
composite score
Requirements● Junior or Senior in high school
● 3.8 unweighted GPA
recalculated by UCF using
academic core only
● One of the following tests:
o SAT- with a 1270
composite score
o ACT – with a 26
composite score
Courses are taken online through UF
Career Specialist: Ms. Heidelberg
[email protected] to 11th and 12 Graders,
must be 16 with a 2.0 GPA
Programs Include:▶ 3D Animation
▶ Welding
▶ Automotives- Repair, Collision, and
Diesel
▶ Culinary
▶ Information Tech
▶ Medical Assisting
▶ Pharmacy Tech
▶ Veterinarian Assisting
▶ And More...
Transportation is provided
What Information do College
Admission Officers ReviewAt first glance▶ Test scores
▶ Strength of high school courses
▶ Grades/Overall GPA
Additional Factors▶ Personal accomplishments
▶ Character- leadership, commitment
▶ Student’s demonstrated interest
▶ Essay
▶ Teacher and counselor recommendations
▶ Class rank
▶ Courses in progress senior year
For more information from the college board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-
101/character-counts-what-are-colleges-looking-for
Numbers make you competitive,
your story makes you compelling!
- Dartmouth rep
OCPS Super Scholars
Recognizes students from each
school who are accepted into:
▶ Top 20 National
Universities
▶ Top 20 Liberal Arts
Colleges
▶ U.S. Service Academies
For more information and for a list of schools, visit:
https://www.ocps.net/departments/marketing_and_events/super_scholars/
Next Steps for Juniors
In School
▶Review your transcript to ensure accuracy
▶Stay focused on academics and do not lighten your academic load for
senior year
▶Meet with your school counselor
▶Stay involved in school activities
Standardized Testing
▶Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests
Exploration
▶Explore colleges on Naviance
▶Meet with college representatives and visit colleges if you can
▶Attend college fairs
▶Begin thinking about financial aid and scholarships
For More Detailed Information Visit: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/BigFuture-
College-Planning-Calendar-Juniors.pdf
SAT Practice Exam
at Windermere HSDate: Saturday, Nov 11, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: $10
Register by: Sat, Nov. 4, 2017 by
contacting
$$ Financial Aid Resources $$
$ FAFSA and Bright Futures- Applications
available Oct. 1st of Senior year
www.fafsa.ed.gov
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
$ Raise.me- Earn micro-scholarships based on
grades and activities https://www.raise.me/join/windermere-high-school
$ NCAA Requirements- If you are an athlete
get familiar with requirements eligibilitycenter.org
It may be early to apply for a lot of scholarships,
but it is never too early to research!
$ Naviance https://connection.naviance.com/
$ College Board Scholarship Searchhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
$ Fastweb Scholarship Searchhttps://www.fastweb.com/
$ District Scholarship Databasehttps://www.ocps.net/cms/one.aspx?portalId=54703&p
ageId=88200
Thank you for coming!
This presentation will be posted on our Windermere High School
website under Guidance.
Please see the end of the presentation for useful links.
Useful Links
School Website: https://windermerehs.ocps.net/
Facebook pages:▶ School- https://www.facebook.com/WHSWolverines/
▶ College and Career Center https://www.facebook.com/WHSCCC2017
▶ PTSO- https://www.facebook.com/windermerehsptso/
▶ Legacy Fund- https://www.facebook.com/WHSLegacyFund/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windermerewolverines/
ParentAccess: https://parentaccess.ocps.net/
CANVAS: https://canvas.ocps.net/
Useful Links- continuedState Graduation Requirements:
http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7764/urlt/1415fowardflyer.pdf
Bright Futures Website: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
Bright Futures Eligibility Handbook:http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/PDF/BFHandbookChapter1.pdf
Community Service Information and Forms:https://windermerehs.ocps.net/guidance/community_service
SAT Registration: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
ACT Registration: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Dual Enrollment Links
Valencia DE Home Page:
http://valenciacollege.edu/dual/
UF Dual Enrollment:
http://dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu/
UCF Dual Enrollment:
https://admissions.ucf.edu/dual-enrollment-and-early-admission/
Orange Technical College:
https://www.orangetechcollege.net/home