https://erh.lake.k12.fl.us/ 

ERHS counselors will drop off the course selection sheets to us. Students will be told to take them home, complete them and then ERHS counselors will pick them up. (Sometime in February)

February 3rd is curriculum night where parents can attend at East Ridge High School at 5:30pm.

https://lmh.lake.k12.fl.us/ 

LMHS counselors will be here at Minneola Charter School on March 5, 2026.  They will  speak to the students who are zoned for LMHS to introduce themselves, and share important high school transition information, and then assist students with selecting their courses for next year while answering any questions they may have. Students who are zoned for LMHS are required to attend. If you are putting in for an Educational Choice Transfer to LMHS,  your child not be able to attend LMHS presentation..  Students can only go to their zoned high school presentation. If a student  transfers to LMHS via  ECT the high school must let Minneola Charter know that that child is registered for them for grade 9.(this must come directly from the school itself) After that , Minneola Charter will get the records ready to go to the correct school. Historically ECT waiver acceptances come to parents in May, which is a long time after the high school counselors come to visit MCS. When accepted to LMHS via ECT, parents should contact the high school directly to get information about scheduling.

Please note students choose their classes in FOCUS with the high school counselors. The high school counselors handle the course choices directly with students. Most high school counselors will speak to parents if they email them with questions. Minneola Charter School does not work with the students on high school schedules.

To assist our 8th graders, Mrs. Burns does a presentation to the 8th graders at the end of January, so the students should be familiar with the high school curriculum and high school processes. Mrs. Burns usually will send that important information to parents via FOCUS, Google Classroom, Newsletter or School Website. If you have any questions about the high school schedule, you will have to contact the high school.

2026 LMHS AVID Application 

https://slh.lake.k12.fl.us/ 

352-394-2100

SLHS will hold  Expo Night on Thursday, February 5th, from 5:30–7:30 PM. Expo Night is a great opportunity for students to explore clubs, athletics, CTE programs, electives, ROTC, and to meet staff from across our campus.

SLHS counselors will be here at Minneola Charter School on February 19, 2026.  They will speak to the students who are zoned for SLHS to introduce themselves, share important high school transition information, and then assist students in selecting their courses for next year while answering any questions they may have. Students who are zoned for SLHS are required to attend. If you are putting in for an Educational Choice Transfer to a different high school,  your child will still need to attend the SLHS presentation. Students can only go to the zoned high school presentation. If a student transfers to a different high school, that high school must let Minneola Charter know that the child is registered for a different school. (This must come directly from the school itself)

Please note that students choose their classes in FOCUS with the high school counselors. The high school counselors handle the course choices and usually send home a draft of what to expect with students. Most high school counselors will speak to parents if they email them with questions.

To assist our 8th graders, Mrs. Burns does a presentation to the 8th graders at the end of January, so the students should be familiar with the high school curriculum and high school processes. Mrs. Burns usually will send that important information to parents via FOCUS, Google Classroom, Newsletter or School Website. If you have any questions about the high school schedule, you will have to contact the high school.

https://ths.lake.k12.fl.us/

An Educational Choice Transfer (ECT) provides an opportunity for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade to attend a traditional Lake County Public School outside of their assigned attendance zone as long as the school has not reached capacity and the parent can provide transportation. The 2025-26 school year has a change for applications for ECT. This should be completed through FOCUS. Links are provided for the School Choice website and instructions on how to complete an application via FOCUS. Please contact the Lake County School’s Office if you have questions.

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·       Phone: (352) 253-6777

·       Fax: (352) 253-6779

School Choice Website

Parent Directions for Educational Choice Transfers

The Health Sciences Collegiate Academy is a structured early college program designed for students interested in future healthcare, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) career pathways. The program begins with a preparatory phase in 9th and 10th grade, followed by full-time college coursework during 11th and 12th grade at the South Lake/Clermont campus.

Students in HSCA are part of a cohort model and follow a guided, academically rigorous curriculum that emphasizes math and science each semester. By the end of the program, students are on track to earn an Associate of Arts degree (AA) while also completing high school requirements.  Criteria to be eligible to enroll: Currently enrolled in a school in Lake County, Currently in 8th grade, 3.0 unweighted GPA, teacher recommendations, currently in  math Algebra 1 honors or higher.  Application is online. The HSCA application submission deadline is February 27, 2026*

> HSCA Letter to Parents

> HSCA Application Instructions

> HSCA Recommendation Forms

In Lake County, Florida, several high schools offer the Cambridge AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) program, including East Ridge, Eustis, Lake Minneola, Leesburg, South Lake, and Umatilla High Schools, providing students accelerated, college-level courses and pathways to earn college credit and Bright Futures scholarships. Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Level programs are designed for advanced academic students.