INCOMING 9TH GRADE ACADEMIC NIGHT

January 28, 2021

9th and 10th Grade Counselors

Mr. BotchenLast Name: A-Gom

Mrs. CorreaLast Name: Gon-Pan

Mr. MartinLast Name: Par-Z

11th and 12th grade Counselors

Mrs. TranLast Name: A-DE

Mrs. SmithLast Name:Di-Lon

Mrs. WhitfieldLast Name: Lop-Ren

Ms. PachecoLast Name: Rey-Z

API, SAFE, College & Career Specialist and CTE Specialist

Coach DurbinSAFE Coordinator

Mrs. GregoryAssistant Principalof Instruction

Mrs. HarmonCollege & CareerSpecialist

Mrs. FayardCTE Specialist

ESOL Compliance, ESE Coordinator and MTSS/504 Coordinator

Mrs. VargasESOL Compliance Specialist

Mrs. BraunESE Coordinator

Mrs. WolfeMTSS/504 Coordinator

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 English credits• 4 Math credits (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry)• 3 History credits (World History, U.S. History, and

Government/Economics)• 3 Science credits (must include Biology)• 1 Performing/Fine Art credit• 1 HOPE credit• 1 Online course• 8 Elective credits

• Students must pass both the Algebra 1 EOC and the 10th grade ELA FSA with a score of 3 or higher

• Concordant scores can be used for each of these:• SAT/ACT/PSAT for Algebra 1 EOC• SAT/ACT for ELA FSA

• Students must participate in the following EOC’s (unless student took the course via AP or Dual Enrollment):

• Geometry• Biology• U.S. History• EOC scores are calculated into the final grade

Diploma Designations

Scholar:

• Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2• Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally

rigorous math course• Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics• Earn 1 credit in a course equally

rigorous to Chemistry or Physics• Earn 2 credits in the same foreign

language• Pass the US History, Geometry and

Biology EOC• Earn at least 1 credit in Advanced

Placement (AP), IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment and pass assessment

Merit:

• Attain one or more Industry Certifications

Biliteracy:

SILVER:

• Earn 4 foreign language credits in the same language with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR earn a sufficient score on a examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test, appropriate CLEP)

GOLD:

• Meet the requirements for the SILVER plus earn Level 4 or higher on the Grade 10 English Language Arts Florida Standards Assessment

VIRTUAL CURRICULUM FAIR

• Course available in Canvas• Course name: LNHS Curriculum

Fair & Course Selection 2021-22

COURSE SELECTIONDue February 4, 2021

• Fill out fillable PDF form an upload it through Canvas course.

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS PATHWAYS

• Agriscience Program/ Horticulture• Collegiate Academy

• Digital Media• Health Science Academy

• Law Enforcement• Project Lead the Way

Horticulture is the agronomic science that deals with the

study of growing trees, vegetables, flowers, and

landscape architecture.

Course Progression:

• Agriscience Foundations (Agriculture Associate

Industry Certification)

• Intro to Horticulture 2

• Horticulture 3 (Certified Horticulture

Industry Certification)

AGRISCIENCE

Links:

• Collegiate Academy Application

• Teacher Recommendation Form

Course Progression:

9th Grade:

• Take AP Human Geography, AP Computer

Science Principles, AP Biology, or AP Spanish

10th Grade:

• Take SLS and SPC in the Fall and HUM and ESC

in the Spring while taking 1-2 AP classes

• Maintain a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and

a 2.5 college GPA

• Take and earn qualifying PERT test scores

11th & 12th Grade:

• Continue taking AP and Dual Enrollment (DE)

courses to work towards earning a high school

diploma and AA degree

• Keep in contact with high school counselor and

DE advisor to assist with college and career plans

COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

➔ Students who are interested in beginning to take Dual Enrollment

courses at the beginning of their high school career and possibly

earning an AA degree along with a high school diploma.

➔ Students can apply in 8th or 9th grade

➔ Requirements:

◆ Minimum 3.0 unweighted High School GPA

◆ Some sort of test scores (PSAT, FSA, PERT, etc.)

◆ Educational Goal Statement

◆ Graded Writing Sample

◆ 3 current Teacher Recommendations

➔ Applications are located in the Canvas Course Selection course

and on the LNHS website◆ Deadline-2/12/2021

Course Progression:

Year 1:

• Digital Information Technology (Comp TIA IT Fundamentals)

• Digital Design 1 (Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop)

• Digital Video Technology (Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro)

• Creative Photography 1 (Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop)

• Journalism 1 (Adobe Certified Associate-InDesign)

Year 2:

• 3D Animation (Adobe Certified Associate-After Effects)

• Digital Design 2 (Adobe Certified Associate-InDesign & Dreamweaver)

• Digital Video Technology 2 (Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro)

• Creative Photograph (Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop)

• Journalism 2 (Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop)

• Creative Photography 2 (Adobe Certified Associate-InDesign)

Year 3:

• Modeler (Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro)

• Digital Design 3 (Adobe Certified Associate-Illustrator & Animate)

• Digital Video Technology 3 (Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro)

Year 4:

• Texture Artist (Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro)

• Digital Video Technology 4 (Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro)

DIGITAL MEDIA

Digital Media is any form of media that uses electronic devices for distribution. This form of media can be created, viewed, modified and

distributed via electronic devices.

The Lake Nona High School Academy of Health

Science is designed to prepare motivated students for

a future in the expanding fields of health care. This

program provides students with the education and

hands-on training that can lead to certifications in

many areas of health care.

Course Progression:

• Medical Skills

• Health Science Anatomy & Physiology

• Health Science Foundations

• EKG (Certified EKG Technician Industry

Certification)

• Health Science Directed Study (Certified Electronic

Records Specialist)

HEALTH SCIENCES

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Junior Reserve Law Enforcement Program is designed to

provide high school students valued opportunities to make a

difference in their own community, will add value to high

school student's education, and help them understand that in

law enforcement, we serve and protect public safety.

Course Progression:

1.Criminal Justice Operations I - Grade 9

2.Criminal Justice Operations II - Grade 10

3.Criminal Justice III (Parts 1 & 2) - Grade 11-12 (Dual

Enrollment)

Valencia Career Pathways

High school students can earn credits in articulated A.S.

program by meeting the following criteria:

• Complete required secondary program Criminal Justice

Ops (8918000) courses with grade "C" or better

• Enroll in Criminal Justice AS degree at Valencia College

after high school graduation. Meeting all required criteria

awards 3 college credits each in CCJ1010 Criminology;

CCJ1020 Intro to CJ; CJE 2000 Policing Systems; and

CJL2100 Criminal Law

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

Project Lead The Way Engineering empowers

students to step into the role of an engineer,

adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the

leap from dreamers to doers.

Course Progression:

• Intro to Engineering (Autodesk Certified

User-Inventor Industry Certification)

• Civil Engineering (Autodesk Certified User-

Revit Industry Certification)

• Aerospace Engineering (Autodesk Certified

User-Revit Industry Certification)

WHAT IS AP?

➔ AP means Advanced Placement. AP Courses are rigorous and are

taught at a college level.

➔ There is an AP exam at the end of the the course. This exam

does not impact your grade in the course.

➔ Many colleges will award credit for students who earn a passing

score. It is different from college to college.

➔ Weighted -- A=6pts

WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT?

➔ Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for students to take college

courses while in high school

➔ Can be through Valencia, UCF, FIU (LNHS Campus or online) or

UF Online

➔ Requires a 3.0 HS unweighted GPA and college-ready test scores

(PERT, SAT and/or ACT)

➔ Recommend waiting until Junior Year for most DE Courses; Speak

with your counselor if you are interested in this program

➔ Deadlines are NOT Flexible; Students must advocate for themselves

➔ Weighted -- A = 6pts

HOPE ONLINE

• Consider taking HOPE on FLVS this summer!

• Sign up now at FLVS.net

• Have course completed by August 1st

• Course needs to be approved by your Middle School Counselor before the last day

of school

• Once you complete your course(s), change your school to Lake Nona High School

FRESHMAN YEAR

● Transition from middle to high school● Importance of freshmen year

○ GPA (cumulative), Rigor, Foundational knowledge

● Self-advocacy○ Open communication with teachers & other school staff

● Stay involved & connected- students & parents○ Visit LNHS Social Media (Facebook) and school website

weekly, check Canvas and your student email daily, review “Between the Lions” weekly newsletter, participate in clubs

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

OrganizationDeveloping effective self-management practices is a lifelong endeavor integral to success not just in high school but in life. To develop effective organizational routines and use them to support academic success and college and career readiness is essential for a successful student. Students can learn and implement this by organizing folders in their Google drive and using the calendar on Canvas.

Time ManagementAt the center of skills and routines for organizing time is a tool to support time management. Using a tool such as your google calendar as part of a robust organizational system is critical to balancing activities, projects, and study time. If you struggle with the digital platform, the old fashioned planner is the best route to go! Don’t underestimate this critical tool!

Studying SkillsThis will be a lifelong approach to learning that will develop throughout one’s life. It is important for students to consistently evaluate their studying habits to determine if how they study is appropriate for their classes. Students can discuss best studying habits with their teachers and how to effectively utilize their resources. Approaches like flash cards and repetition still work! Many students are losing the understanding of the importance of memorization and practice in favor of instant answers from google and internet searches.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Check Skyward and Canvas regularly. Is your student turning in assignments on time? How well is your student testing? Check your student’s attendance (and potential tardies). Keep open communication with your child regarding grades and assignments.

• Encourage your child to speak directly with their teacher. Ask them to stay after the dismissal bell or get to class early before the late bell to speak with their teacher. Ask your child for an update on how the conversation went to determine if further action is needed.

• If possible, have your student attend a tutoring session in that subject area. We offer tutoring options in most core courses, however, many of our teachers conduct their own sessions.

• Next would be to contact the teacher directly yourself. The staff directory is listed on our website.

• If there is still a concern or a trend across multiple classes, you would schedule a parent/teacher conference with your student’s school counselor.

Remember that the end goal is not just about their grade. Students should be working to develop academic and self-advocacy skills as well as problem-solving abilities.

STUDENT SCHEDULES

● Students schedules will be built and reviewed through the summer. We may need to adjust course requests depending on student data. Students will have the opportunity review and request course changes during the Return of the Pride through the first week of school.

● We do not change classes for lunch, specific periods, or specific teacher requests..

● All students will be scheduled into a College & Career Pathway of their choice.

● In order to have a reduced day senior year, students will need to have earned at least 1 acceleration point at LNHS to show that they are College & Career ready. Students earn acceleration by passing an AP exam, passing an industry certification exam(s), or completing a course through the Valencia, UCF, UF, or FIU Dual Enrollment program. Students will also need to be on track for all graduation requirements including passing Algebra 1 EOC and ELA FSA, a 2.0 GPA, and be scheduled in all required courses.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

➔ The Community Service form can be found in the Student’s Lion’s Den Canvas course

➔ The Organization and Pre-Essay must be approved by the counselor before implementation.

➔ All hours MUST be turned in by the last day of school EACH year.

DIGITAL PLATFORMSlaunch.ocps.net

SKYWARD & CANVAS

● Check both several times per week, if not daily.

● Email teachers directly with questions.

The difference between Skyward and Canvas:

Skyward = Grades (Outcome)

Canvas = Curriculum (Content)

STAY CONNECTEDlakenonahs.ocps.net

View our Virtual Campus Tour:

https://bit.ly/2YyunSV

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

• We offer over 60 student-led clubs across campus

• Students engage in Club Rush the first few weeks of school for the

opportunity to view a showcase of offerings and join!

• If your student has an interest that is not currently reflected in our club

offerings, students can recruit 10 members and a teacher sponsor to start

their own club!

• A list of clubs is available on our school website!

For information regarding athletics, please visit https://lakenonaathletics.org/ or

email our Athletic Director, Aaron.Crawford@ocps.net

PTSA

We invite both parents and students to join PTSA.

For information regarding PTSA, please visit https://lnhsptsa.com/Home