WELCOME TO SAINT CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 2014

SCHS Administration

Pamela A. Tapley Principal

Pamela A. Tapley Principal

Michael HagueAssistant Principal

Michael HagueAssistant Principal

Jeff SchwartzAssistant Principal

Jeff SchwartzAssistant Principal

Know Your Counselor…

Ms. Smith

Dr-Leb

Ms. Crowell

A-Do

Ms. Short

Rio-Z

Ms. Swaine

Lec-Rin

STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT PERSONNEL CAN HELP…

Ms. Buehler

Ms. Woodruff

Ms. BarberCollege and

Career

Things to know – visit SCHS’s website… www.schs.osceola.k12.fl.us Get to know your counselor Recognize your administrators and faculty Find a connection – clubs, student government, band,

chorus, drama, ROTC, sports Discover academic offerings Learn to log into PIV to check your grades & attendance

The Best Way to See Your Counselor Is…By Appointment

During the school day, students may stop by Guidance before 1st period, during lunch, or after school to schedule an appointment with their counselor.

Parents may call Ms. Buehler, in Guidance, to schedule an appointment with their student’s counselor or to schedule a parent-teacher-student conference.

This assures adequate time for your questions. Remember…we value your time and want to help with your concerns as efficiently and thoroughly as possible.

What is high school all about? Juggling 7 classes and 7

different teachers Finding a school

connection Saying good-bye to middle

school friends Meeting new friends Sports/other activities Personal responsibility More info? P 15

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS Students should… Use your agenda everyday Check out Saturday

Academy Go to After School

Tutoring Ask for extra help – before

it’s too late! Check PIV often www.smarthinking.com

Wednesday Schedule Wednesday Schedule

Time Activity Minutes

7:20 Teacher's Day Begins  

7:28 Warning Bell  

7:30-8:23 1st Period53 Minutes

7:39-9:16 2nd Period47 Minutes

9:22-10:09 3rd Period47 Minutes

10:15-10:4410:50-11:37

A Lunch4A Period

41 Minutes47 Minutes

10:15-11:0211:02-11:37

B Lunch4B Period

47 Minutes41 Minutes

11:43-12:30 5th Period47 Minutes

12:36-1:23 6th Period47 Minutes

2:50 Teacher's Day Ends  

STUDENTS ! IS YOUR FUTURE BRIGHT?

It can be with a Bright Futures Scholarship. From the minute you begin your high school career , you should…

Work toward earning a 3.0-3.5 GPA Explore/begin earning community service hours - 75

hours are required for Florida Academic Scholar Take rigorous coursework – earn A’s and B’s Plan to take the PSAT as preparation for taking the

SAT/ACT your junior year

RIGOROUS COURSEWORK? Available at Saint Cloud High School for the

dedicated student… AP – Advanced Placement courses through College

Board: college credit by exam

DE – Dual Enrollment courses taken at Valencia Community College: Juniors/Seniors; a 3.0 UW GPA is required by Valencia

Honors– Accelerated courses taken at SCHS. Placed by academics and test results.

Course Selection Process…

Students will…1. Listen to the counselors’ presentation2. Pick up Curriculum Guide and registration form3. Select 1 major from list4. Select 6 elective courses – review course description in

Curriculum Guide then rank electives #1-6 5. Discuss selections with your parents

Based on your current classes, grades and test scores, you be placed in English, Math, Science and Social Studies courses per District guidelines

6. Meet with a counselor to finalize selections – come prepared with completed form & signatures

What about Academic Classes? Core Credits: Your core courses will be predetermined by the

district guidelines and will be based on your current classes, academic achievement and test scores.

English I, English I Honors, or ESOL I (Contemporary Literature Honors if English I Honors in 8th)

Algebra I or Algebra I Honors (Geometry Honors if Algebra I Honors in 8th)

Physical Science or Physical Science Honors (Biology Honors if Physical Science Honors in 8th)

Leadership Skills Development or AP Human Geography

AP/Honors or Regular?

Course level is based on current middle school placement and test score

Our goal is to place students in the most rigorous course in which they have the potential to be successful (earn a grade of A or B)

What about a Major? Students – your

major… Is entered on ePep Should align with

elective choices Requires 4 elective

credits within your major area of interest

May be changed yearly

Music (Chorus or Band)

Foreign Language Health Science Language Arts –

Media/Yearbook Marketing Physical Education

Major Areas of Interest… Adv. Placement Army ROTC Arts Tech/TV

Production Auto Service Tech Drama Early Childhood Ed

Elective Credits – Choose 6 (Rank #1-6) Avid Avid I (placement/application)

English Creative Writing 1 & 2

Family and Consumer Science

Early Childhood I

Marketing Marketing Essentials

Music/Fine Arts Band 1, 2, 3, + Chorus 1, Perf/Nonperf Comp Theater 1 (Drama) Eurhythmics I (audition) Instrumental Tech 1 Keyboard 1 Music Appreciation Vocal Ensemble I (audition)

Research Yearbook 1

Again…How Many of Each? Students will select 6 electives from the following

areas. Please rank in order of preference (#1-6) HOPE Performing Fine Arts General Electives

Core Classes – English, Math, Science, Social Studies are scheduled per District guidelines based on middle school placement, performance, and test scores

Students will be scheduled for a total of seven credits so…please do not choose any electives you do not want!

Please Understand…

Counselors will make every attempt to schedule your top elective choices; however, an alternate elective may need to be scheduled if your choice is full

You may be scheduled for Intensive Reading, Intensive Math, or Dev. Language (ESOL) depending on most current FCAT scores. These courses may replace one or more of your elective choices

Please do not choose an intensive class as an elective – placement in Intensive Reading and/or Intensive Math is mandated by the FLDOE and/or Osceola District Schools and will be scheduled by your counselor

When School Starts…Can I Get a Schedule Change???? Only if: Course is in schedule twice Already taken the course Incorrect course sequence These are NOT reasons for a change: Teacher change Do not like elective Different lunch

One More Time…

Students will hear presentation and receive materials (dates vary by school)

Students will choose 1 major and 6 electives Students will discuss selections with parents

and complete course selection form (some schools may register same day)

Students will meet with counselor to finalize schedule – come prepared with completed registration form including signatures

May 21 – Last day to make a change!

Questions???

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

It’s the first step in your successful transition to high school

Forever Bulldogs