2014-2015
Welcome to Lake Minneola High School! This flyer will provide current and prospective students information regarding course offerings at LMHS. Course offerings are subject to change and are based upon availability and student interest. Every effort is made to meet the requests of each student, but final schedules cannot be guaranteed.
Some courses are specific to a grade level or may require a prerequisite or previous course achievement for participation. Other courses are required for specific students based on previous FCAT or End of Course (EOC) exam scores. Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) may have specific course requirements as part of their IEP.
All course selections will be reviewed by the grade level guidance counselor to assure that each student registers for an appropriate course of study.
Each school year, students take a variety of both core academic (Math, Science, English and Social Studies) courses as well as electives (fine or performing arts, foreign language, physical education) or Career and Technical Education
(CTE) classes. Every effort is made to place students in their chosen courses, but final decisions are frequently made on a space available basis.
Graduation requirements are specific for each cohort group as determined by the year the student entered 9 th grade.
Students must complete the graduation requirements as determined by the State of Florida. This information is available at http://www.fldoe.org/BII/StudentPro/grad-require.asp
Please feel free to contact the LMHS Guidance Department by phone (352-394-9600) or online through the LMHS website at www.lake.k12.fl.us/lmh . Graduation requirements are also available through the guidance website.
Thank you and welcome to LMHS, Home of the HAWKS!
Course Selection Notes and Graduation Requirements:
 All students must earn at least 4 credits in English, 4 credits in Math, and 3 credits in Science. Specific math and science requirements vary by cohort group.
 All students must earn at least 3 credits in social studies including World History (1 credit), US History (1 credit), and US Government and Economics (1/2 credit each).
 All students must earn at least 1 credit in Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts.
 All students must earn at least 1 credit in HOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)
 Students who entered 9 th grade in 2011 or later must complete at least one course online.
 Advanced Placement (AP) courses allow students to earn high school credit and become eligible for college credit by passing the College Board exam in May of each year. Honors and AP classes are weighted higher than regular classes and may have a positive impact on the student’s GPA.
 Although not required for high school graduation, two (2) courses in a foreign language are frequently required for college admission.
 All prerequisites must be completed in order to progress through a course of study.
 All students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate. Courses that need to be repeated for grade forgiveness must be approved by the grade level guidance counselor.
 Juniors and Seniors may also dual enroll at Lake Sumter Community College. See Guidance for information.
 Seniors may also participate in an internship program 4 th block of each day that allows credit for off campus work. See Guidance for additional information.
 Students may take some courses through Lake Virtual School or Florida Virtual School. See Guidance.
 Rising 9 th graders must have their core academic course selections initialed by their 8 th grade teacher.

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English I (9 th grade)
English I Honors (pre-AP)
English II (10 th grade)
English II Honors (pre AP)
Intensive Lang. Arts (11-12)
Intensive Reading (9-10)
English III (11 th grade)
AP Language (11 th grade)
AP Literature (12 th grade)
English 4 College Prep (12 th grade)
* Level 1&2 in FCAT Reading can’t
take AP classes.
All math classes are assigned based on previous math classes, math grades and FCAT or EOC scores, teacher input and student needs.
Algebra 1
! Liberal Arts Math (can be used for students who passed or failed Algebra 1 EOC)
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Math for College Readiness (can be used for students who failed or passed PERT Math 12 th )
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
*Pre-Calculus (Algebra 2 required)
*AP Calculus AB (Trigonometry is required)
*AP Calculus BC (AP Calculus AB)
*AP Statistics (Algebra 2 required)
Intensive Math (Failed Algebra 1 EOC/already taken
Liberal Arts Math) Elective credit
*Must have taken and passed Algebra 2 with C or
better.
World History (10 th grade)
AP World History (10 th grade)
US History (11 th grade)
AP US History (11 th grade)
US Government and Economics (12 th grade)
AP US Government and AP Economics (12 th grade)
AP Psychology (11 th -12 th )
AP European (10 th -12 th )
AP Human Geography (9 th -12 th )
Law Studies and Court Procedures
Psychology 1 and 2
Biology (10 th )
Biology Honors (9 th or 10 th : Pre-AP Bio)
ALL courses listed below have a minimum prerequisite of Biology
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physical Science Honors
Chemistry Hon.
AP Chemistry (Prereq: Chemistry) Zoology
AP Biology (Prereq: Biology) Anatomy/Physiology (Hon)
AP Physics (prereq: Chemistry) ! Forensics 1 (11 th -12 th )
AP Environmental Science (Prereq: Biology)
Spanish 1, 2, (11-12 th graders only)
3/AP Spanish (open to fluent Spanish Speakers)
Chinese 1 (10-11 th graders only)
* Introduction to Information Technology is an excellent first level course for all students and is a prerequisite for
CTE courses marked with this symbol: *
* Introduction to Information Technology
*Digital Design 1, 2, 3, 4
*Office Admin/Business Software 1, 2, 3, 4
Agri-Science and Bio-Technology 1, 2, 3, 4
Biomedical Sciences 1, 2, 3, 4
Commercial Art 1, 2, 3, 4
Culinary Arts 1, 2, 3, 4
Drafting 1, 2, 3, 4
Early Childhood Education 1, 2, 3, 4
Robotics 1, 2, 3, 4
TV Production 1, 2, 3, 4
! Courses marked with this symbol (!) do not count towards Bright Futures or NCAA
Scholarships.
AP Art History
AP Studio/2D
2D Art Studio 1
2D Art Studio 2
Chorus 1 (Beginning women)
Chorus 2 (Men only)
Chorus 3-5 (by audition only)
AP Music Theory
Instrumental Tech. 1 (Percussion class)
Instrumental Ens. 1 (Woodwind-Clarinet, etc.)
Instrumental Ens. 2 (Brass-Trumpet, etc.)
Jazz Band 1 (by audition only)
1. Theater 1
2. Acting 1
3. Theater 2, 3, 4
4. Theater Technique
5. Acting 2
Music Theater 1
Eurhythmics (Dance by audition only)
HOPE 9 th grade (Required class-will meet your online requirement)
Team Sports 1 and 2 (all grades)
Weightlifting 1, 2 (11 th , or 12 th )
Teacher or Office Aide (3.0 GPA, 11th & 12th)
Captured Kid’s Heart -will learn how to be a leader in your community.