- Same classes every day
- 6-8 classes per day plus lunch
- Students can take extra classes online through FLVS
GPA is the unified way that high schools represent a student's grades with a single number. The calculation considers all grades (generally by semester) from 9th to 12th grade. It is usually goes from 0 to 4.0 or 0 to 6.0 depending on if it is unweighted or weighted.
The GPA that does not take class difficulty into account. All classes' grades count the same, regardless of rigor.
The GPA that takes class difficulty into account. On a 6.0 scale, an A in a standard class is worth 4.0. An A in an honors (harder) class is worth 5.0. An A in an AP (hardest) class is worth 6.0.
There are different levels of difficulty to classes, also referred to as rigor. These are standard, honors, and AP or college level.
This is the most common (and easiest) class type and it is worth a maximum of 4.0 on either of your GPAs.
Also referred to as Pre-AICE or Pre-AP, these classes move at a faster pace and require some independent work. These are worth 4.0 on your unweighted GPA and 5.0 on your weighted GPA.
Also known as college level or AICE, these are the most advanced and rigorous classes. They are worth a 4.0 unweighted GPA and 6.0 weighted GPA.
These are ACTUAL college classes, which means they offer a broader range of subjects, but taking these counts towards your college GPA and therefore is an important decision. They are generally worth the same as Honors classes for GPA.
Every class has an end-of-course exam. In some cases, they may be state tests that contribute to graduation requirements, such as the Biology EOC and the Algebra I B.E.S.T.
These are important tests for immigrant students. There are three layers of english classes:
ESOL classes are exclusive to students whose second language is English. Passing an ESOL test (usually applied around the student's entry to the program) allows the student to leave the ESOL class and enter Intensive Reading in a level coherent with their grade.
Intensive Reading classes have both immigrant and American students who have not yet met grade-level standards for English, measured by the FAST test. This test is applied 3 times a year, but only the last yearly exam can officially release a student from this program. Passing a valid FAST test allows a student to exit both ESOL and Intensive Reading classes.
These are the standard english classes taken by students who meet grade-level standards.
The SAT is the major test used in college admissions. It is a multiple choice test that can be taken as many times as needed, but there is a fee. Usually, the school offers two free SATs for students on predetermined dates. This test has a score range of 400-1600 composed by two sections:
- Math (200-800)
- Reading & Writing (200-800)
The ACT is the most popular alternative to the SAT and is also accepted by all colleges that accept the SAT. It is a multiple choice test with a score range of 1-36 that also has a fee. It has the following sections:
- English (1-36)
- Math (1-36)
- Reading (1-36)
- Science (1-36)
The composite score is the average of section scores rounded to the nearest whole number
Scholarships are crucial to paying college in the US (even public colleges). There are two types:
Awarded based on the student's performance and achievements.
Awarded based on the student's financial situation.
https://horizonhs.ocps.net/student-services Requirements:
Too many unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action from the school. Excused absences receive more leniency, but may also cause issues if a pattern is recognized. Common reasons to excuse an absence include sickness, religious holidays, scheduled official visits to universities, and more. To excuse an absence, email [email protected] with a filled excused absence form
attendance link herehttps://horizonhs.ocps.net/athletics-home To play a sport in horizon, you will need to get athletic clearance from a physician. For the specific forms, visit https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org or the horizon athletics deparment linked above.
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Weightlifting (Girls)
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Beach Volleyball
- Flag Football
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball (Boys)
- Weightlifting (Boys)
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Volleyball (Girls)
Counselors are your academic contact point at the school. You should reach out to them to change classes, ask questions, and enter programs such as Dual Enrollment and virtual education through FLVS. Counselors are assigned based on the first letter of your first last name. For general questions, any available counselor can help you, but for serious inquiries like class changes reach out to your assigned counselor.
- A – Ch
- Ci – Gi
- Gl – L
- M – O
- P – Sc
- Se – Z
- Holly McGregor
- Mary Canar
- Sarah Wernic
- Shannon Renfro
- Allison Brohawn
- Heather Zoller
Most necessary resources are available in the OCPS launchpad. For parents, access parents.classlink.com/ocps. For students, access launchpad.classlink.com/ocps. Some of the resources available in this portal include Skyward, Canvas, ParentSquare, and Xello.
This is the platform that disponibilizes student grades, graduation requirements, attendance history, and academic history. It should be accessed by both parents and students
This is the platform where teachers post content, classwork, and grades before they go to Skyward. It is catered towards students.
This is the school's primary communication method with parents. It includes important announcements and events.
This is the tool that enables the school to track students' progress in college applications. It should mostly be accessed by senior (12th grade) students.