Dear incoming ERHS Freshman Knight: 

Welcome to East Ridge High School and the “Keys to the Kingdom” Freshman Orientation Program! Participating in “Keys to the Kingdom” is an opportunity for you to get acquainted with your new school. This program will be your first introduction to Knighthood! 

East Ridge High school is a large high school, and you might feel overwhelmed. We’re here to fix that, or at least provide you with a few “keys” that may open the doors of opportunity for you here at ERHS. 

“Keys to the Kingdom” is scheduled for Wednesday July 31st. To provide a better experience for all, there will be three sessions arranged by the student’s last name. 

• Last names A-G will attend 8:00am-9:15am 

• Last names H-P will attend 9:30am-10:45am 

• Last names Q-Z will attend 11:00am-12:15pm

Please plan to arrive on time. You will park in the large student parking lot, by the football and sports fields. After parking, please walk with your child to the outside patio in front of the cafeteria (there will be signs and students directing you). Upon check-in your child will be assigned a “Student Mentor” who will take him/her on a tour of their new campus. 

In addition to the campus tour, we will also have the following:

• Chromebooks will be checked out (textbooks will be given out the first week of school).

• Students will receive their ERHS ID Cards

• Parents/students can purchase the following for cash only at guidance express (between the auditorium and cafeteria):

  • • Hall lockers $3.00

    • Freshman dues of $20

    • PE/HOPE uniforms $16 

    • ERHS swag will be available for purchase.

• Clubs and organizations will be on display for recruitment purposes in the courtyard

• ERHS DECA will also have snacks and ERHS gear available for purchase

Parents, we will have a separate parent meeting for you! After you walk your child to the patio, please join us in the auditorium. The auditorium will house a brief parent presentation and informational meeting. After the presentation, you will return to your vehicles to await your child’s return from their tour. After the start of school, there will be an additional parent meeting called “Meet the Knights”. The purpose of “Meet the Knights” is to introduce parents to ERHS and meet our staff, as well as share the opportunities that ERHS has for your child. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated on future dates and information. 

Welcome to East Ridge High School 

CLASS OF 2028!

AVID

AVID is a college readiness program that is designed for those "middle" kids to help them be successful in preparing for college. Applications will be due Friday, March 22nd by the end of the day. The interview date will be announced at a later time, I am still trying to finalize the date either the last week of March or sometime in April.

AVID Application

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Teacher Recommendation Form

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AVID Interest Form

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AVID Teacher & Coordinator

Pre-AP English 1

Freshman Class Sponsor

East Ridge High School

13322 Excalibur Road

Clermont, FL 34711

(352)242-2080

LMHS school counselors will be visiting our 8th graders who are zoned to go to their school on March 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM to give out information about their 9th grade courses, programs and schedules.

Students should bring home the information to discuss with parents. More will be posted when LMHS sends us information.

Parent(s) of 8th Graders Attending Lake Minneola High

Please see the information below regarding AVID at Lake Minneola High School.    If you are interested in more information about AVID, you can find it on the Lake Minneola High School website. 

Students can apply between now and March 9th

https://forms.gle/7kBRdLXnB4LWNW3R6

SLHS school counselors came for a campus visit on February 8, 2024. SLHS schedule request forms were due 2/13. All schedule forms were sent to SLHS. If you have questions about  9th grade courses, programs and schedules please reach out to the high school.

Rising 9th graders Parent meeting orientation

Date: January 15, 2024
Time: 6/6:30pm
Location: Tavares High School Auditorium

The South Lake High school counselors will be visiting Mr. Vales’ classes on January 29, 2024 to talk about the Cambridge AICE Program.

Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Level programs are designed for advanced academic students. They can lead to the award of a Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma.

Cambridge International AS and A Level courses are considered college-level courses of study, and are accepted by universities worldwide. Students passing these examinations may receive up to 45* hours of college credit or advanced standing based on their scores on these examinations from universities throughout the US, and all public universities and colleges in Florida. Credit is typically awarded based on each subject and examination grade earned.

An Educational Choice Transfer (ECT) provides an opportunity for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade to attend a traditional Lake County Public School outside their assigned attendance area. Charter Schools, Magnet Schools and Pre-Kindergarten programs are excluded from this process.

For more information about ECT here is the link.

https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/departments/teachinglearningandleadership/academic-services/choice-and-alternative-education-office/educational-choice

Speakers will be visiting Mr. Vales’ classes on January 8, 2024 to give out information about HSCA.

Lake Sumter State College is now accepting applications to the Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA)!!

HSCA provides students an opportunity to join a cohort of students and take a predetermined sequence of courses that will lead to an associate’s degree.

To apply ALL students must meet the following criteria:

·   8th Grade in good academic standing

·   Minimum 3.0 GPA

·   Algebra 1 (Preferred)

If students are interested they should attend a Parent and Student Information Session:

• Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:00PM at Lake Sumter State College

• Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6:00PM -Virtual

• Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6:00PM at Lake Sumter State College

• Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00PM -Virtual

To be considered for the program all students must:

·   Meet the aforementioned criteria

·   Complete and submit the dual-enrollment application and select the HSCA Prep (9th Grade) bullet in the application by Close of Business Friday, February 23, 2024.

·   Sit for a 15-minute  group interview

HSCA Application

https://lsc-workflow2.elluciancloud.com/webentry/91/node_5

We do not want your students to miss out on this opportunity. HSCA is a challenging, but rewarding program, if you have any questions please feel free to contact HSCA - Earlycollege@lssc.edu or 352.435.6346.

Student and Parent Information Sessions

Below please find the link to sign up for our Students and Parent information session:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48A8AA2FA6F49-47054882-hsca