Wolverine Student Services

Need to book an appointment with your counselor?

Visit our website at https://windermerehs.ocps.net/student_services/contact_us

All students will have the opportunity to meet with their counselor to discuss course selection for next year. Students need to complete the Google Form at least 24 hours prior to their scheduled meeting with their counselor. If students are unsure of course decisions or make a mistake on the Google Form, they can discuss their concerns with their counselor in their meeting and make any necessary changes.

Parents and students should watch the video below to assist in making course selections. The video is only 15 minutes long and will help minimize mistakes and questions.

We strongly encourage students to take this process seriously, as this is their opportunity to choose the classes they want to take next year. The courses we offer next year are based on the classes students choose during this process. Counselors will not make changes to selections until drop/add at the beginning of the school year; however, those changes are never guaranteed.

Rising seniors were provided the document in their initial junior meetings. The document outlines the important information they will need as they embark on their final year of high school and plan for post-secondary opportunities.

Additional information can be found in the WHS Course Catalog on our website. It is also attached below.

Ms. WIlson is here to helps students plan for their future after high school, including their career and college plans.

• Post-Secondary Planning: Help students explore career options or find the right schools and apply to college
• Financial aid: Help students with scholarships and the financial aid process
• Provide resources: Give students resources and information to help them achieve their goals

Ms. Wilson can be reached at Cynthia.Wilson@ocps.net. You can also stop by the College and Career Center in 8-101B during your scheduled lunch.

The following new scholarships have been added to the OCPS Scholarship Bulletin: https://bit.ly/ocps_scholarships

Applying to national and local scholarships takes time, and most require an essay on a specific topic; please review the requirements and apply to the ones that are a good fit for you. You may also use scholarship finders and create profiles for each; the better the profile the student develops, the closer match the scholarships they will send. Remember that the best scholarships come directly from colleges in the form of merit/institutional aid; make sure to work hard on your academic performance.

Vivian Scott Scholarship - FASFEPA is delighted and honored to be able to offer the 2025 Vivian Scott Scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to further their education.

• Deadline: January 22, 2025 (application packet must be submitted to the school's College and Career Specialist, who will submit to the district)
• Award: $2,500
• https://www.fasfepa.net/vivian-scott-scholarship.html

Brian Schultz Scholarship - New this year, FASFEPA is honored to be able to offer the Brian Schultz STEM Career Student Scholarship to graduating high school seniors planning to further their education in Technology or STEM based careers in trade/ technical education.

• Deadline: January 22, 2025 (application packet must be submitted to the school's College and Career Specialist, who will submit to the district)
• Award: $2,500
• https://www.fasfepa.net/brian-schultz-scholarship.html

2025 KPMG Future Leaders Program - As the charitable arm of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, this program aims to strengthen the diversity pipeline of women pursuing careers in business and STEM. The program offers annual college scholarships, leadership development, and mentorship for their educational journeys. Each year, the KPMG Future Leaders Program awards 22 outstanding female high school seniors.

• Deadline: February 1, 2025
• Award: $40,000, leadership retreat, ongoing programming, KPMG support, one-year mentorship pairing with an executive woman leader, as well as peer mentorship opportunities
• https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/KPMGFutureLeaders2025

OCPS Foundation Scholarships - 17 new scholarships available to students. Eligibility can vary for each scholarship.

• Deadline: Most scholarships are due by February 28, 2025
• Award: Varies
• https://focps.grantplatform.com/

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Career One Stop - Resource for students to explore career options, find training and education, and assist with job planning. They have a Scholarship Finder, where students can search for more than 9,500 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities.

A list of scholarships and deadlines is also available to all students and parent observers on the Windermere High School Student Body Page under Modules >> Scholarships

Are you self-motivated? Do you have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0?

You may qualify to apply to Valencia’s Dual Enrollment Fall 2025 term! Application opens January 27th!

Valencia’s Dual Enrollment is an acceleration program that allows OCPS students to take the challenge of college-level coursework and simultaneously earn credit toward a high school diploma. Tuition and fees are waived for students in dual enrollment courses. Additionally, textbooks are provided free of charge to students from public high schools. Most dual enrollment students take one or two college courses per semester; however, many Florida students earn enough credit to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate's degree.

Characteristics of Successful Dual Enrollment Students:

• Reading and writing proficiency
• Independent
• Motivated
• Self-directed
• Good time management skills
• Personally responsible for learning
• Effectively communicates with counselors
  
  

IMPORTANT: To qualify to apply, students must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA & college-ready test scores (SAT, ACT, or PERT). Visit this link for more information: https://valenciacollege.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/. If admitted, students must maintain an unweighted cumulative 3.0 high school GPA (weighted for Seniors) and a 2.0 Valencia College GPA in order to continue participating in the DE program. Failing DE classes may negatively impact your college admissions and future renewal of Bright Futures.