Spring Final Exam Schedule
Before the school year comes to an end, students must take their final exams. Final exams are worth 10% of their overall grade.
Seniors Final Exam Schedule:
| Month | Day | Periods | ||
| May | 20th MONDAY | Senior Finals | 6 & 7 | |
| May | 21st TUESDAY | Senior Finals | 3, 4, & 5 | |
| May | 22nd WEDNESDAY | Senior Finals | 1 & 2 |
Underclass Final Exam Schedule:
A Bell Schedule - Buildings B, C, D, H, I, W & Physical Education & AG
B Bell Schedule - Buildings: E, F, G, N & Music & Harrison
• Students are not to be on the campus of any other school during operating hours unless picking up siblings.
• Faculty and staff members are required to work their normal hours.
• Grades are due Thursday, June 6th at 8:00 AM.
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Day 1– Exam Period 7, Friday, May 31st
7:05-8:30 Pd. 7 Review
8:30-8:35 Pass
8:35-10:00 Pd. 1 Review
10:00-10:05 Pass
A LUNCH
10:05-10:40 Pd. 2 Review, part 1
10:40-11:15 Lunch
11:15-12:00 Pd. 2 Review, part 2
B LUNCH
10:05-11:30 Pd. 2 Review
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:05 Pass
12:05-2:01 Pd. 7 EXAM
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Day 3– Exam Periods 3 & 4, Tuesday, June 4th
7:05-9:00 Pd. 3 EXAM
9:00-9:05 Pass
9:05-10:15 Pd. 5 Review
10:15-10:20 Pass
A LUNCH
10:20-10:55 Pd. 6 Review, part 1
10:55-11:00 Pass
11:00-11:25 Lunch
11:25-11:30 Pass
11:30-12:00 Pd. 6 Review, part 2
B LUNCH
10:20-11:30 Pd. 6 Review
11:30-11:35 Pass
11:35-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:05 Pass
12:05-2:01 Pd. 4 EXAM
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Day 2– Exam Periods 1 & 2, Monday, June 3rd
7:05-9:00 Pd. 1 EXAM
9:00-9:05 Pass
9:05-10:15 Pd. 3 Review
10:15-10:20 Pass
A LUNCH
10:20-10:55 Pd. 4 Review, part 1
10:55-11:00 Pass
11:00-11:25 Lunch
11:25-11:30 Pass
11:30-12:00 Pd. 4 Review, part 2
B LUNCH
10:20-11:30 Pd. 4 Review
11:30-11:35 Pass
11:35-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:05 Pass
12:05-2:01 Pd. 2 EXAM
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Day 4– Exam Periods 5 & 6, Wednesday, June 5th
7:05-9:10 Pd. 5 EXAM
9:10-9:15 Pass
9:15-11:30 Pd. 6 EXAM
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00 PM EARLY DISMISSAL
• Students are not to be on the campus of any other school during operating hours unless picking up siblings.
• Faculty and staff members are required to work their normal hours.
• Grades are due Thursday, June 6th at 8:00 AM.
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Former Dreadnaught Charity Run/Walk
Dax Gingras, a former graduate of Lakeland High School has recently been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Dax is the PE Coach at North McKeel Elementary and is endearingly referred to as ‘Coach G’. He is only 36 years old with a 2 year old son and a 5 month old baby.
There will be a charity Run/Walk for his benefit. Please do what you can to show your support for a LHS Alumn!
Anchorettes for 2013-2014 Announced
Congratulations to the new 2013-2014 Anchorettes.
- Jamecia Moody
- Malasia Thomas
- Taylor Carlton
- Keoshia Moore
- Taylor Marek
- Kendra Mcallister
- Natalie Ogden
- Kerri Shook
- Jasnin Street
- Fiona Broomfield
- Mary Clare Allen
- Nylah Moore
- Alexis Rivera
Congratulations 2013 Prom King & Queen
King & Queen: Kendrick Gregory & Abilene Anzualda
- 1st runner up: Jason Huntington & Caroline Masters
- 2nd runner up: Isaiah Walker & Macy Reeves
- 3rd runner up: Logan Saxton & Kaitlyn Schultz
- 4th runner up: Daniel Phan & Erika Ennis
AP Night: May 13th, 2013
- Returning AP students that have already taken an AP course:
- Current LHS students are to bring their course request sheet and contract to AP Night. These items have been distributed through 1st period teachers. Harrison students will pick up their packet on Monday evening at the LHS cafeteria pavilion.
- Parents and students will “drop-in” between 5:30-7:30 PM to meet teachers, ask questions, look at syllabus, etc.
- Return their signed contracts at the cafeteria pavilion prior to leaving school. They may also return the contract to any AP teacher.
- PLEASE KEEP IN MIND CURRENT LHS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOULD BRING THEIR COURSE REQUEST SHEET AND AP CONTRACT WITH THEM TO THE MEETING.
- Students who will be taking an AP course for the first time:
- Current LHS students are to bring their course request sheet and contract to AP Night. These items have been distributed through 1st period teachers. Harrison students will pick up their packet on Monday evening at the LHS cafeteria pavilion.
- Attend an informational meeting in the cafeteria between 6:00-6:45 PM
- After the meeting they will be asked to visit I-wing to meet teachers
- return their signed contracts at the cafeteria pavilion prior to leaving school.
- PLEASE KEEP IN MIND CURRENT LHS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOULD BRING THEIR COURSE REQUEST SHEET AND AP CONTRACT WITH THEM TO THE MEETING.
- Incoming 9th Grade students taking AP Human Geography:
- Pick up Course Request Sheet and AP Contract outside the LHS Cafeteria beginning at 5:40 PM.
- Attend an informational meeting in the cafeteria between 6:00-6:45 PM
- After the meeting they will be asked to visit I-wing to meet teachers
- Return their signed contracts at the cafeteria pavilion prior to leaving school.
AP Teacher Room Assignments:
- I-51: Goodson, Mortimer, Norman, Smith
- I-52: Bridges, Lambert, Matson, Pierson
- I-53: Miller, Roberts
- I-54: Moore, Chaves
- I-55: Bennett, Davis, Pierce, Sawyer
- I-56: Mooney, Wells
- I-57: Maurer, Shattuck
- I-58: Hoien, Dolson
Art Department Open House
You are invited to the
9th Annual
Lakeland High School
Art Department Open House!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
6:30-8:00 PM
At the LHS Art Department building
Apply for LHS Academies Now!
The application for LHS academies is currently open. If you are interested in one of our academies please make sure that you apply now!
LHS Teacher is Awarded by Governor
Mrs. Sampson is pictured here, second from the right.
Lakeland High School Social Studies Teacher, Brittany Sampson, placed 3rd in the State of Florida for her Personal Financial Literacy curriculum in the High School Division. She received her award Friday at the 34th Annual Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching Economics.
LHS Teacher Awarded by Governor
Herff Jones on Campus May 8th for Seniors
Seniors, Herff Jones will be at Lakeland High School on Wednesday, May 8th to deliver Senior CAP/GOWN orders during all lunches in the cafeteria.
Cash and money orders ONLY will be accepted as final payment.
Credit Card payments can be made online or phoned into our office.
FINAL BALANCES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
- Orders can still be placed online at: WWW.HERFFJONESTAMPABAY.COM
LHS Students Recognized at English Poetry Contest
Last night over 200 poems were submitted for the Polk County Council of Teachers of English Poetry Contest. The top ten poems were chosen for each grade level from a panel of judges throughout the county (Honorable Mention) and Florida Southern College professors choose the top three poems. Our students were in the top three category in grades 12, 11 and 9. All the students below received recognition for their outstanding writing. We are very proud of their achievements!
12th grade
- Sarah Brackman – 3rd place
- Cori Orcasitas – Honorable Mention
- Mary Beth Ritter – Honorable Mention
- Taylor Hall
11th grade
- Savanna Collins – 2nd place
- Chris Steelman – Honorable Mention
- Jasmine Abram
- Holly Whitten
- Elora Friar
10th grade
- Danielle Chaney – Honorable Mention
- Michael Jean - Honorable Mention and Phrase Poem Winner
- Kasey Leamon
- Logan Faulkner
9th grade
- Daniel Ciccia – 1st Place
- Jake Mitchell – Honorable Mention
- Brian Brown – Honorable Mention
- Julia Schindler – Honorable Mention
News reported by Donna M. Shattuck, AP English Language and Composition Teacher, Lakeland High School (email)
Yearbook Senior Ad Balance Due May 20th
All yearbook and senior ad balances must be paid prior to May 20th in order to receive a book. Those not paid by May 20th will relinquish their book to the next person on the waiting list. See Ms. Pierce in B9.
MCA Students Take 46 Awards on the Year
MCA students just returned from their Florida Scholastic Press Association state competition and they have had an exceptional year! This includes the following publications in which the Journalism, Video, & Web Design students contribute to; Bagpipe, Highlander and S2N.
Of course none of this could have been made possible without the support of LHS’s principal Tracy Collins. These types of events for supporting are not a break for students, but a means to grow and learn from industry professionals, and for those of them who want to study journalism in the future, a means of networking.
Journalist of the Year – Anessa Diaz – Third Place (won $200 in addition to award)
Best of the Best Fall Sports Video Package – Cassidy Delamarter (#1 package in the state)
Best of the Best Talent Demo Reel – Cassidy DelamarterAll-Florida Personality Portrait – Charlotte Renner (Highlander photo of Jalen Stevenson to be printed)
All-Florida Yearbook Opening and Divider – Jordan Thurn and Anessa Diaz (this year’s book to be printed)
All-Florida Sports Video Package – Savanna Collins (Boys’ golf team package)
All-Florida Sports Game Story – Jordan Thurn (Bagpipe article on Kathleen game; Walker named MVP)
All-Florida Infographic – Jonathan Hulzebos, Jacob Post, Nicholas Curtis (Bagpipe blood drive graphic)
All-Florida Talent Demo Reel – Cassidy Delamarter
All-Florida Sports Video Package – Cassidy Delamarter (Cheerleading)
All-Florida Sports Video Package – Ivy Oglesby
All-Florida Staff Promotional Video – Staff (for MCA’s work on 2012 Christmas Parade)Excellent Sports Photo – Anessa Diaz (Highlander swimming photo to be printed)
Excellent Student Life Spread – Anessa Diaz (Highlander spread re: diversity of foreign students to be printed)
Excellent Student Life Spread – Jordan Thurn (Highlander spread re: summer experiences to be printed)
Excellent Sports Package – Savanna Collins (Bagpipe National Signing Day package)
Excellent Website – Staff (Bagpipe Website)
Excellent Disney Media Day Story – Jerel Blowe (Bagpipe article re: media day event)
Excellent Disney Media Day Photos – Savanna Collins (Bagpipe photos re: media day event)
Excellent Multimedia Event Coverage – Jordan Thurn and Ivy Oglesby (Football coverage)
Excellent Personality Portrait – Mandy Harlan
Excellent Special Effects Photo – Mandy Harlan
Excellent Talent Demo Reel – Ivy Oglesby
Excellent Broadcast Show Opening – Mandy Harlan (S2N News Show opening)
Excellent News Package – Savanna Collins, Cassidy Delamarter, Staff (Christmas Parade coverage)
Excellent Sports Package – Ivy Oglesby (S2N girls soccer preview)Third Place On-the-Spot Pardon the Interruption – Savanna Collins
Honorable Mention On-the-Spot Steven Jay Thor Mixed Company – Anessa Diaz
Honorable Mention Multimedia Event Coverage – Anessa Diaz and Nicholas Curtis (Election coverage)
Honorable Mention Disney Media Day Package – Savanna Collins (Bagpipe Disney Leadership Series coverage)
Honorable Mention Hand-drawn Illustration – Jordan Thurn (Curves)
Honorable Mention Portrait Spread – Nick Hilakos (Highlander spread on ’13 Seniors, 13 Things to be printed)
Honorable Mention News Magazine Spread – Savanna Collins (Bagpipe magazine baseball spread on pro players)
Honorable Mention Special Effects Photo – Nick Hilakos (Aberrance)
Honorable Mention Sports Game Story – Savanna Collins (Bagpipe volleyball article on GJ rivalry)
Honorable Mention Student Life Spread – Staff (Highlander pop culture spread to be printed)
Honorable Mention Sports Photo – Kate Shumaylova (Highlander girls soccer photo to be printed)
Honorable Mention Student Life Copy – Staff (Highlander article on summer activities to be printed)
Honorable Mention Student Life Copy – Lindsey Redding (Highlander article on foreign student diversity to be printed)
Honorable Mention Profile Story – Anessa Diaz (Highlander feature article on Sam Hollon to be printed)
Honorable Mention Multimedia Event Coverage – Jordan Thurn and Ivy Oglesby (Football coverage)
Honorable Mention Talent Demo Reel – Sidney Colon
Honorable Mention News Package – Cassidy Delamarter and Rachel Watson (S2N Cops Care Closet package)
Honorable Mention Sports Package – Cassidy Delamarter (S2N package on Great American Rivalry)
Honorable Mention Sports Package – Ivy Oglesby (S2N football game vs. GJ)
Honorable Mention Video Election Package – Nicholas Curtis (Election coverage)
In addition, Savanna Collins was the only high school student to participate in the Associate Press Broadcast Workshop with college media on Saturday after the convention ended. She has been asked by the University of Florida multimedia news manager to submit her print articles and packages to him and he asked her to come to UF so he can give her a personal tour of the multimedia facility and introduce her to everyone.
2013 Student Council Officer Elections Info
2013 Class Elections
Friday, April 26th Packets available in Guidance Office, Attendance Office, and online
Wednesday, May1st Election packets due (Room W-104)
Thursday, May 2nd Mandatory Meeting / Room W-104 @ 2:15 pm
Monday, May 6th -10th Campaign Week
Monday, May20th Election Day
**Please note that Class officers must attend school all seven periods and not be involved with DCT, BCE, OJT or any other program that requires them to leave campus before 2:05pm. You will also be required to attend monthly Student Council meetings, held on the first Monday of each month in room W-104. Failure to attend these meetings and participate in Student Council activities will result in removal from office.
2013 Class Elections Guidelines
No more than:
- 5 posters (each must be hand-made and approved by Ms. Chaves)
- 25 Flyers (originals must be hand-made and approved by Ms.Chaves before they are xeroxed)
- Unlimited pin-ons (originals must be approved by Ms. Chaves before they are Xeroxed; can not be larger than ¼ of an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper.
Speeches:
Speeches are not required but if you wish to tape a speech you must make an appointment with Ms. Hall in the TV production room. They must be in good taste and last no more than 20 seconds.
Other Guidelines:
- All candidates must have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 2.5, good attendance, and a clean discipline record.
- Handouts are forbidden. Flyers must be posted in classrooms oron bulletin boards. They are not to be distributed by hand.
- NO CAMPAIGNING during lunches other than the one you areassigned to (this includes election day).
- Campaign T-shirts are forbidden.
- Candy or other such persuasive handouts may notbe included in your campaign.
- No campaigning over any FM or AM radio or television station during or after school hours.
- No campaigning off campus. ( i.e. around Lake Hollingsworth)
- All aspects of campaign must be in good taste.
- Unless otherwise stated on the Election Application, candidate not acquiring the office of their choice will automatically become a Student Council member.
Revised Senior Calendar
The same informatino can be found on the Senior Page from the Student Section of this site.
CONGRATULATIONS LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013!
863-499-2900 – LHS main number
Please refer to this calendar and the LHS Website for senior activities. Remember, days and times are subject to change so listen to school wide announcements for up to date information. Your senior class officers and senators have a fantastic year planned. Your officers and senators are:
President: Talesia Jackson Vice President: Katie Schultz
Secretary: Catherine Sheets Treasurer: Logan Saxton
Senators: Sonny Chanthavong, Rachel Heidegger, Reed Holmes, Kurt Jung,
Michael Maness, Sharard Saddlers, Isaiah Walker
Graduation Announcements and Cap & Gown: If you still need to order cap and gown from Herff Jones, do so as soon as possible: order online WWW.herffjonestampabay.com or mail your order to Herff Jones. Do not wait until the last minute as late fees can be as high as $40.00 after January. Contact Herff Jones @ 727-545-3288 for specific questions or concerns. (Delivery dates: Announcements March 21st & Cap/Gown May 8th).
GRAD BASH: Join your classmates and seniors from around the state as Universal Studios Orlando celebrates a night for seniors only! On Saturday, April 27th, we board busses for a night of bands, dancing, food, rides and fun! Ticket must be purchased from Coach Troller, Mrs. Williamson, or the senior class officers at lunch in the cafeteria during the sale days. The cost per ticket of $95 includes transportation, all-you-can-eat dinner at the pre-party, pre-party music in select clubs and City Walk festivities, special guest in-park entertainment, and admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Other food items, beverages, and souvenirs may be purchased (by you) at the park. Permission slip and notarized medical form must be returned to Coach Troller ASAP.
Tempo-Sponsored Graduation Party: Every senior will receive an invitation for you and a guest to attend this fun party at the Lake Mirror Center with food, music, dancing, games, and lots of prizes! This party will take place the night of graduation from 9 pm to 1 am. This is FREE! Senior and guest need picture ID to attend.
Sponsors: Coach Troller, D93 justin.troller@polk-fl.net & Mrs. Williamson, I-55, laura.williamson@polk-fl.net
Senior Calendar:
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Month |
Day |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| March – April | Begin 3/19 end 4/20 | Grad Bash Ticket Sales $95 | During scheduled lunch | Cafeteria |
| April | 27th, Saturday | Grad Bash | 2:30 pm -Meet in LHS cafeteria for return at 3:15 a.m. | Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure Orlando |
| May | 3th, Friday | Senior Breakfast
Report to first period for release by announcement. Return to second period. |
7:55 – 8:51 Released from second period by intercom | LHS Cafeteria |
| May | 13-17 | Senior week | Schedule varies | Schedule Varies |
| May | 17th Friday | Senior Field Day w/ Junior Helpers | Released by announcement | Lake Bonny Park |
| May | 11th, Saturday | PROM (Jr. class in charge of prom & ticket sales begin April 15th) | 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm | Hilton, Orlando |
| May | 19th, Sunday | Sr. Awards | 2 pm
NOTE: seniors will arrive earlier |
Harrison Auditorium |
| May | 20th MONDAY | Senior Finals | 6 & 7 | Respective class periods |
| May | 21st TUESDAY | Senior Finals | 3, 4, & 5 | SAA |
| May | 22nd WEDNESDAY | Senior Finals | 1 & 2 | SAA |
| May | 29th, Wednesday | Practice #1- MANDATORY see below! | 7:15 am – 9:15 | LHS CAFETERIA |
| May | 29th, Wednesday | Grad Breakfast by TEMPO (free) | 9:30-11:30 am | First United Methodist |
| May | 31st, Friday
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Senior Graduation Practice #2
MANDATORY – YOU MUST BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE PRACTICE |
7:15 am – missing and late arrival will result in NOT WALKING ACROSS STAGE & PICKING UP DIPLOMA AT LATER DATE | LHS Cafeteria |
| June | 1st, Saturday |
Graduation
In practice room by 8:30 am ready for graduation. |
11:00 am – Seniors will report to the practice room at 8:30 am for practice, instruction and line up. | Lakeland Center |
| June | 1st, Saturday
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TEMPO Party |
9 pm to 1 am – you and GUEST need photo ID to be admitted. No admittance after MIDNIGHT. | Lake Mirror Center |
Please remember to check the LHS website under STUDENTS then SENIORS for any changes to the calendar. Announcements are also made with calendar changes.
TBD = To Be Determined (check the LHS website and listen for announcements)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
** DATES AND TIMES MAY CHANGE SO PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE FINAL REVISED CALENDAR.
** PROM IS HEADED UP BY THE JUNIOR CLASS AND MRS. MATHENY. PICTURE ID IS NEEDED FOR SALES AND ENTRY INTO PROM. CASH SALES DURING LUNCH SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR TO PROM.
** THE LAKELAND CENTER DOES NOT ALLOW HORNS, BALLOONS, STUFFED ANIMALS OR FLOWERS TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE ARENA. THE DOORS WILL OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO GRADUATION FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SEATING.
** IF ANYONE HAS A QUESTION, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. WILLIAMSON OR COACH TROLLER.
Rachel Farley to Perform for Students
Singer/songwriter Rachel Farley will perform for Lakeland music students Monday, April 29. Farley recently released “Ain’t Easy” on country music radio. photo submitted
Up-and-coming country star, Rachel Farley, will perform for music and Multimedia Communications Academy students on Monday, April 29. The 17-year-old singer recently toured on the sold out Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan tour.
This is the first event hosted by MCA. The sitting-room-only performance will be held in the band room.
Senior Ads for May/June Bapipe Magazine
Senior Ads are now available to be printed in the May/June issue of the Bagpipe, on campus during senior finals week.
All ads are 1/4 page
- Cost: $50
- All materials to be printed and payments are due May 8th
- There is a 3 photo maximum on each 1/4 page
2013 Prom King & Queen Information
- Interested seniors will meet in I55 on Tuesday April 23rd at 2:10 pm.
- Rules and procedures will be discussed at the meeting.
- Any violations of the rules will result in your removal from the court.
- Seniors present will be placed on a list for teachers to vote Wednesday April 24th and Thursday April 25th. The list will be emailed to teachers.
- Those students will be reviewed for attendance, discipline, and other issues with administration.
- The top 5 boys and top 5 girls (resulting from teacher votes and administration approval) will be notified on Friday April 26 during5th, 6th, or 7th period.
- Those 10 will have the opportunity to campaign with 6 one-half size posters placed on campus beginning May 2nd and ending May 9th.
- Buttons and stickers are unlimited.
- Posters must be approved by Mrs. Williamson prior to being hung up.
- Posters must be removed by the end of the school day on Friday May 10th.
- Top 5 boys and top 5 girls will be placed on a ballot for voting at prom.
- Voting will take place from 7:30 – 9:30 at prom check in table.
- Announcement made around 10:00 pm and MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
What is College Readiness?
Any Junior who took the PERT at LHS (not every Junior was targeted to take the PERT—Mrs. Lane received a list from the district office), received their scores through their p.1 teachers.
Not showing “college ready” indicates the student needs Math for College Readiness &/or English 4 for College Prep. Both of these are solid courses and should be viewed in a positive light. (I think the negativity comes from it being “mandated” by the State.)
Besides the PERT test, a student may show college readiness by scoring at or above “readiness” on the ACT or SAT. Below are the scores (important that they look at their SUBSCORES, not their composite score):
ACT
- Reading 18
- English 17
- Math 19
SAT
- Verbal 440
- Math 440
Book Drive
Teen Trendsetters is having a book drive as a service to the community. If you have any gently-used books you or your younger brothers or sisters have outgrown, we would love to take them off your hands. Please deliver them to room C65 any time before April 12. Again, that’s room C65. Thanks for sharing and contributing to a worthy cause.
Virtual Courses – A New Florida Graduation Requirement
Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 7063, Digital Learning, into law: Beginning with students entering grade 9 in 2011-2012 school year, at least one course must be completed through on line learning. This requirement shall be met through an online course offered by the Florida Virtual School, an online course offered by the high school, or an online dual enrollment course. Students enrolled in the Exceptional Student Education program, may be exempt from this requirement, but it must be noted in the student’s IEP. Please contact Mr. Salimbene at 499-2900 for additional information about ESE students and the online requirement.
What Students are affected by this requirement?
Students who entered the ninth grade in school years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 (current 9th and 10th grade students).
Where can I find more information on this new Florida graduation requirement?
http://www.fldoe.org/eias/dataweb/tech/onlinegrad.pdf
What can I do now to meet this requirement?
- Register for a Florida Virtual School (FLVS) course at www.flvs.org . FLVS operates all year long and FLVS courses are in addition to a student’s full time schedule at LHS.
- Plan to register for a Polk Virtual Course (PVS) in the fall. Please know a PVS course must be part of a student’s regular school day schedule. PVS courses are only available during the regular school calendar and must follow the Polk County Schools Traditional Calendar. PVS does not offer summer school.
- Students are strongly encouraged to consider completing their online course requirement during the summer months through FLVS. Students must have access to a computer and the internet.
What courses may I take that will satisfy the online requirement?
Any high school course offered by FLVS will satisfy this requirement. However, please be aware the legislation specifies a course must be completed; therefore, the student must complete an entire course. If it is a year-long course, then the student must earn both half credits to meet the graduation requirement. A half-credit online course may meet this requirement as long as it is within the 24 credits required for graduation. Students are encouraged to complete a half credit course, not a full credit course option. Confirmation of half and full credit courses may be obtained through the guidance office.
A few FLVS courses to consider this summer:
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Drivers Education |
Minimum age: is 14; .5 elective credit |
|
Reading for College Success |
.5 elective credit |
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Personal Fitness |
High school graduation requirement; .5 elective credit |
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Fitness Lifestyle |
Fulfills the .5 “other PE” graduation requirement |
To take an FLVS course over the summer, request your course now! FLVS is requesting that students “Beat the Rush” and register for their summer courses by April 19th. It is important to note that students will be able to register for summer courses after that date, but they have a better chance of getting their requested course by registering early. Please see the other side for registration information.
