Become a Mentor. Change a Life.

Winter Park High School Mentor Program

Join our team of passionate volunteers and make a lasting impact on a high school student's life!

Winter Park High School is seeking dedicated mentors to support our students in achieving academic success, organization, and overall success.

As a Mentor, You Will:

• Monitor academic performance and encourage progress

• Help develop time management and study strategies

• Foster a positive and supportive relationship

• Inspire confidence and motivation for school success

If you are interested, please complete your ADDitions application

1. Additions Volunteer Website
2. Under opportunity on the left side, search Winter Park High
3. Click #1 - Become a 2025-26 ADDitions School Volunteer with WINTER PARK HIGH

4. Sign up and become a New Volunteer

5. Watch the safety video and submit

If you have any questions. Please contact:

Nicole Caron, M.A.

Professional School Counselor

Nicole.caron@ocps.net

Graduation Coach

Mentor Coordinator

Main Campus Tours

We welcome students and families who are interested in learning more about Winter Park High School. Tours are offered monthly on the main campus, the last Wednesday of each month, except for May.

To reserve your spot, please use the sign-up link below:

Main Campus Tour Sign-Up - 2025-2026

We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Ninth Grade Center Tours

To schedule a tour at our Ninth Grade Center, please reach out to them directly at 407-623-1476. We welcome students and families who are interested in learning more about all that the Ninth Grade Center has to offer.

Students are encouraged to utilize the College and Career Center (CCC) beginning in 9th grade for post-high school planning. The CCC is located in room 109, across from Student Services and it is open from 7:20 am - 2:45 pm for students. The center is always open during both lunches for walk-ins, and it is staffed with volunteers ready to help our wildcats. Parents and students can contact Mrs. Weeze Cullen, College and Career Specialist, margaret.cullen@ocps.net for an appointment.

We are here to provide the following services:

• Counseling students in every aspect of the post-secondary process including essay writing, applications, creating a college list, etc.
• Career exploration, and educational goal setting, completing job applications, etc.
• Hosting on-campus college visits from over 100 colleges and universities. 
• Standardized testing registration and test-prep resources.
• Counseling on funding for colleges/universities including scholarships. 

Xello

This program puts the student at the center of their planning experience. Students document their journey as they build self-knowledge, explore post-secondary options, create plans, and continually reassess as they take in new knowledge, skills, and experiences.

• All district scholarships will be entered in Xello this year. Xello has a database of national, institutional, and now district scholarships for students and parents to explore.
• Students can access scholarships by going to Xello → "explore" → "scholarships" to create their profile and get matched with scholarships that fit.
• Seniors applying to 4-year universities will link their Xello account to their Common Application to request school counselor and teacher recommendations.

College Visits 

Over 100 universities and colleges visit Winter Park High each year to inform students about the application process, campus culture, application and financial aid deadlines, living and dining opportunities, study abroad experiences, curriculum and research options, and much more. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 may sign up on Signup Genius to attend.

How to sign up for college visits

• All sign-ups must be completed no later than the night before the visit. This helps us stay organized and ensures you don’t miss out on valuable opportunities. This link is also in Student Body Canvas: College and Career. Keep checking back as more colleges will be scheduling a visit to Winter Park this fall.
  • College visit link: Sign-Up Genius

Resources

State University System Admission Guide

Resume Template

Job/Career Resume & Interview Tips

School Profile

NCAA Eligibility Center

There are three important steps you must complete for community service:
1.Complete the Community Service Log and Reflection Form.
2. Attach either a letter from the organization with which the student volunteered or pay stub from the place of employment.
3.Submit your Community Service Log and Reflection Form with hours completed and letter from the organization or paystub to the Student Services office. We recommend you make a copy of all documents before submitting them.

Please note the Community Service Proposal Form is no longer part of the this process.

***Students CANNOT obtain Bright Futures community service hours for being a Student Assistant, participating in PIT Crew, or for attending club meetings.***

Community Service Log and Reflection 

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Freshman Campus

528 Huntington Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-623-1476
 

Student Services

HOPE Waiver Information

What is the HOPE Waiver?
The HOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education) Waiver allows eligible students to waive the required high school HOPE course (Personal Fitness and Physical Education) under specific conditions approved by the Florida Department of Education and Orange County Public Schools.

Who Qualifies?
Students may qualify for the HOPE Waiver if they meet one of the following criteria:

• Completion of two full seasons of an approved JV or Varsity sport.
• Completion of two years in a JROTC program.
• Completion of two years in marching band.

How to Apply

• Students who have completed two years in a JROTC program or two years in marching band will need to speak with their school counselor to initiate the waiver process. No form is required for these options.
• To waive HOPE through participation in interscholastic sports, student-athletes must:
  1. Have participated in an approved sport at the junior varsity or varsity level for two full seasons.
  2. Click her to print and complete the Hope Waiver Form
  3. Submit the completed form to their school counselor for review and processing.

Important Notes:

• The waiver does not award credit—it only waives the requirement.
• Students must still meet the 24-credit graduation requirement through other courses.
• Approval is subject to verification by school staff.

MAIN CAMPUS SCHOOL COUNSELORS

STUDENT SERVICES CONTACTS

School Counselors - Students are assigned to 1 of 8 School Counselors who can support them with both academic and personal issues. They also provide them with resources.  When in doubt, ask your counselor. 

SAFE Coordinator - Provides crisis intervention on campus and connects students/families to resources.  Students experiencing food insecurity or temporary housing can also receive support through SAFE. 

School Mental Health Social Worker - Provides crisis intervention on campus and connects students/families to resources.

CHILL - Provides individual and group counseling services during the school day. 

Mentoring Program - Students are matched with an adult mentor from the community for academic support and general advice. 

WPHS Student Health Center - Our clinic can provide medical services such as school physicals and sick visits with our nurse practitioner.

Outside Counseling Resources - We can provide families with a list of local mental health resources for a variety of concerns.

Please visit the Student Services section of the WPHS website, winterparkhs.ocps.net, for more information. You can also reach our Student Services Clerk at 407-622-3203 to be directed to the appropriate person or department.

If students are in crisis, here are some options available:

Mobile Crisis Response: Direct Line: 407-720-0281 

Call 211, press 1 for the crisis helpline, OR Text 898-211 your zip code and type ‘requesting mobile crisis’

Crisis Text Line (Crisis text line): Text HOME to 741741

988 (Dial 988) Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7: confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.

Call 911 for any cases of emergencies.

Behavioral Health Resource:

Charlie Health provides mental health and substance-related treatment to young adults and teens and will remain open over the upcoming holidays.

Their team has immediate availability for new admissions to help teens and young adults get the support they deserve.

Charlie Health can help our families prioritize their mental health and create long-term healing, together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them:

Phone - (866) 491-5196

Fax - (406) 720-7793

What is the purpose of SAFE?

The Student Assistance and Family Empowerment Program, or SAFE, provides a comprehensive range of prevention and intervention services for students and their families at the elementary and secondary schools in the District. The focus is based on student needs in the areas of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and violence prevention. A variety of programs are used to support that goal:

Social Media
Suicide Prevention
Anxiety and Teens
Alcohol and Drug Prevention 
Depression 

Our SAFE Coordinator, Mr. John, can be reached at curtis.john@ocps.net.

What services are provided through our SAFE program?

• Bullying Prevention
• Suicide Prevention
• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) Prevention
• Crisis Intervention and Post-Intervention
• Red Ribbon Week
• Homeless Advocacy

How does a student get a SAFE referral?

• Parents referring their children
• Other students referring their friends
• Students referring themselves
• Teachers and other school staff members referring a student 

ACT Dates and Online Registration
SAT Dates and Online Registration

Test Preparation Resources
Read about the differences between the ACT and SAT
PSAT - Understanding Your Score Report

Personalized practice, anytime, anywhere—for FREE.

SAT - Level up your SAT Reading and Math Skills using Khan Academy and the Official SAT Practice site.
ACT- Increase your ACT score with a few hours of strategic online practice.

TERC (Testing and Education Reference Center): A free resource for Reading and AP Practice tests. No password needed if accessed from school. Password is wildcat if accessed from home.

TESTING CALENDARS

2025-26 School Wide Testing Calendar

2025-26 IB Testing Calendar

2025-26 AP Testing Calendar

2025 Winter CFE Schedule….Coming Soon

2025-26 State Testing Schedule….Coming Soon

2026 Spring CFE Schedule….Coming Soon

 

WPHS Transcripts

Transcripts: Due to the private nature of the student information contained in transcripts, they cannot be emailed to any student or parent.  Students who need to provide a list of courses/grades to coaches or scholarships should use the link below to order a hard copy for current students.

All ordered transcripts MUST be picked up within 30 days.

• Current Students should use this link to order official transcripts.

• Winter Park HS Alumni (former students who graduated in 2025 and prior) and Withdrawn Students must order transcripts via our new online payment system. Alumni SchoolCash Payment System
o For the alumni requests, please include your name, graduation year, student number, and the address within the United States (or fax number, if preferred) where you would like to send the transcript.  You can also request a hard copy to be picked up at the Student Services Office.  We will follow up with you via email to confirm that your request has been processed.  

• Unofficial or Unsealed Transcripts are available at the Student Services Office in room 107.