2015-16 Osceola Fundamental Information Sheet
Fundamental Basics:
Stronger Parental Involvement
Mandated parent meeting attendance each month at PTSA, SAC, or Booster meetings,
Nightly expectations that parents are checking student home and student planner
Stronger Teacher Communication
Online grades that are updated at least once a week by all teachers
All teachers available as needed via email – many have class websites
Stricter Dress Code/Discipline Requirements
No student may get more than one referral in a grading period
Any serious discipline matters can lead to immediate dismissal from the school
Dress code: no shorts, capris or flip flops allowed. No inappropriate clothing of any kind
Higher Expectations for Homework
Homework each night in all academic courses (English, math, science, social studies, and world
languages)
System of Demerits/Agenda Books
Notification to parents of any missed HW assignments
Repeated missed HW assignments can lead to dismissal
Curriculum Options
Continue to build course offerings to match student needs and interests
Signature Programs:
Cape Academies:
Culinary – Industry Certifications: ServSafe, ProStart
Technology, Entertainment & Design (includes TV Production, Web Development, Digital
Design, Business Entrepreneurship, Cyber Security) – Industry Certifications: Microsoft Office
Bundle, Digital Design, Photoshop, Master Microsoft, Adobe, MTA Networking Fundamentals ,
MTA Software Development Fundamentals, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro
Manufacturing (Engineering) – Industry Certifications: Certified Solid Works Associate
World languages in Spanish and Italian
Dual Enrollment & Early College Opportunities
Vocational education programs in conjunction with Career Academies of Seminole
We now have 20 AP courses to challenge our students some of which are: psychology, physics,
human geography and American Government
AP Capstone Program: innovative diploma program from the College Board that equips
students with independent research, collaborative teamwork and communication skills that are
increasingly valued by colleges
2015 Scores:
ELA (English/Language Arts Grade 10 students scored 73.3% in proficiency in 2015
Celebrations
97.72 percent of the Class of 2015 graduated on time with its ninth-grade cohort (Highest graduation
rate in the District for 2014-15)
Activities
We have a full range of clubs and sports, including top athletic programs, award-winning band and
chorus programs and one of the top literary magazines in the state.
Unique Programs and Services
Step Up for Children scholarship program
AVID courses that promote high student achievement
5,000 Role Models of Excellence mentoring program
S.T.E.P. Program
ENROLLMENT into a Fundamental Program
• Families who are currently enrolled into a fundamental middle school are entitled to a feeder
priority preference, but all families are required to apply and must select their desired
fundamental high school programs as their first choice to receive this priority. Families must
also log on the Student Reservation System (SRS) and accept a seat during the acceptance
period.
• The second priority is sibling preference
• Third priority is professional courtesy for OFHS faculty and staff members
• A new proximity priority preference will be applied which will set aside a percentage of up to
one-fourth of the remaining openings for students living closest to the magnet/fundamental
program.
• Remaining seats are filled in random number order within each application rank.
** This process will be applied to all grade levels.
Donna Kelly – Fundamental Clerk
Kellyd@pcsb.org
Fundamental Processes
Wait List
Shadowing Schedule – October 13 – December 11 – 20 students per day, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Families will need to secure a time for shadowing on the web using the following address:
http://www.pcsb.org/osceola-hs
District-wide Fair at PPHS – Saturday, November 14, 2015 – 9 am – 12:00 pm
Osceola Fundamental High School Discovery Night – Monday, November 16th, 6:00 – 8:00 (OFHS
Auditorium)